It’s All-Star week! An MLB Draft recap to start off the show, including a sentimental pick by the Rockies with Ethan Holliday. Also, the youngest pick in the draft, Eli Willits goes first overall to the Nationals. (Top of show) (2:53) The Red Sox and Brewers are on winning streaks and pushing the top of their divisions. Can they keep it up as we enter the 2nd half of the season? TAP IN to get 20% off Nex Playground, a $50 savings! Play over 45 games including Fruit Ninja, Starri, and Homerun Her...
Jul 14, 2025•24 min•Ep. 188
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the Orioles trading reliever Bryan Baker to the Rays, perhaps signaling a bigger sell-off. (Top of show) (4:54) The Yankees are shifting their infield after releasing DJ LeMahieu. TAP IN to get 20% off Nex Playground, a $50 savings, in celebration of Amazon Prime Day! Play over 45 games including Fruit Ninja, Starri, and Homerun Heroes: Starstrikers! (7:51) The Royals are suddenly surging back into the mix - are they buying or selling at the Trade Deadline?...
Jul 10, 2025•29 min•Ep. 187
Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Nationals cleaning house a week before they'll make the #1 pick in the MLB Draft. (Top of show) (4:43) Ken has a gripe with the All-Star player ballot and weighs other All-Star snubs. Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul . Fuel your best performance with Huel today! (10:28) The Toronto Blue Jays are baseball’s hottest team. (13:50) Inside Dish examines Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s role in the team’s recent slide. Go t...
Jul 07, 2025•26 min•Ep. 186
Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun react to MLB placing Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz on paid leave. (Top of show) (4:27) Dodgers icon Clayton Kershaw reaches 3000 strikeouts but the team loses Max Muncy in the process. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL . (7:47) The Braves are unraveling. What assets will Atlanta sell at the Trade Deadline? (11:59) Ken and Scott take your live G...
Jul 03, 2025•29 min•Ep. 185
Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Mets putrid showing over the weekend as owner Steve Cohen preaches patience. (0:50) (3:26) The Phillies take the NL East lead but Ken is not all that impressed with Philly either. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (5:31) The Astros top the Cubs in Kyle Tucker’s return to Houston. They're surging with Yordan Álvarez still sidelined. (7:03) The Blue Jays are flying high heading into a huge four game series against the Yank...
Jun 30, 2025•26 min•Ep. 184
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss MLB holding preliminary conversations with the Tampa Bay Rays about where to play home playoff games. (Top of show) (5:16) Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer returned Wednesday, what can he bring to the charging Jays? Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. (6:25) Milwaukee Brewers sensation Jacob Misior...
Jun 26, 2025•30 min•Ep. 183
Ken Rosenthal creates a new “meh” division of teams on the contending bubble. (Top of show) (8:34) He also reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies taking 2 of 3 from the New York Mets, and the San Francisco Giants winning the Rafael Devers “revenge series.” Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul . Fuel your best performance with Huel today! (12:46) Ken’s Inside Dish remembers his late colleague Scott Miller. (21:05) He also takes your live Grillin’ Ken...
Jun 23, 2025•26 min•Ep. 182
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the brewing race in the AL East with the New York Yankees falling back to the pack. (Top of show) (2:10) The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are slipping behind the surging Los Angeles Dodgers. (5:53) Plus, more on the future Tampa Bay Rays outlook with the team in talks to be sold for $1.7 billion. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (9:27) BIG...
Jun 19, 2025•30 min•Ep. 181
Ken Rosenthal breaks down yesterday’s massive deal: the Boston Red Sox trading infielder Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. (Top of show) (11:34) Ken views the trade from the Giants lens. Where is Devers' best fit defensively and how will his bat play at Oracle Park? Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. (18...
Jun 16, 2025•26 min•Ep. 180
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dig into Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Civale requesting a trade after being shifted to the bullpen. (Top of show) (4:51) Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcántara might be turning a corner in his last two starts. Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code foul in lower case at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/foul #chubbiespod (7:50) The hosts assess the Detroit Tigers trade deadline needs with starter Jackson Jobe out for the season with Tommy John...
Jun 12, 2025•30 min•Ep. 179
Ken Rosenthal hits how the Atlanta Braves dug themselves a bigger hole in San Francisco this weekend. (Top of show) (3:55) Can the Blue Jays and/or Rays catch the Yankees in the AL East? Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul . Fuel your best performance with Huel today! (7:16) Ken previews the huge Dodgers-Padres series in the NL West. (12:08) Inside Dish explores why it’s time for the Boston Red Sox to call up baseball’s top prospect Roman Anthon...
Jun 09, 2025•26 min•Ep. 178
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate if the New York Mets are baseball’s best team. (Top of show) (5:50) Plus, reaction to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred suggesting MLB will propose adding ABS for next season. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL . (9:09) The Athletics are on a putrid stretch - how did their season unravel so quickly? (14:50) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including which outfielders the Padres could ...
Jun 05, 2025•28 min•Ep. 177
Ken Rosenthal reacts to Corbin Burnes leaving Sunday's game with an elbow injury. (Top of Show) (3:06) The Brewers are HOT: 7 straight wins and a weekend sweep of the Phillies. They're a thorn in the Cubs side in the NL Central again. (6:22) The Royals hope to jumpstart their struggling offense by adding #1 prospect Jac Caglianone to the mix. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL . (9:59) Inside Dish unpacks the Astros injury diagnosis...
Jun 02, 2025•26 min•Ep. 176
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the Houston Astros are very much alive in the AL West, despite losing another starting pitcher to significant injury. (Top of Show) (4:18) The hosts also dive into how Pittsburgh Pirates superstar Paul Skenes continues to dominate. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (6:30) Is it too early to add Kansas City Royals pitcher Noah Cameron to the AL Rookie of the Year race? (11:00) The hosts take your live Grill...
May 29, 2025•30 min•Ep. 175
Ken Rosenthal unpacks the Red Sox sinking state, having lost Alex Bregman for the foreseeable future. (Top of Show) (3:25) The Rays 6-game home winning streak is powered by timely hitting and a dominant bullpen. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. (6:25) Ken highlights big weekend performances from Seiya Suzuki, Tarik Skubal and Oneil Cruz. (8:47) Inside Dish explores a Nationals rebuild that's going nowhere. (17:27) Grillin' Ken answers your questions,...
May 27, 2025•26 min•Ep. 174
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the likelihood of a Paul Skenes trade and the implications it has on the Pirates organization. (Top of show) (4:47) Ken breaks down the standouts from The Athletic's All-Quarter Century Team. (8:49) The Phillies are rolling. Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. (13:29) Grillin' Ken answers your questions,...
May 22, 2025•31 min•Ep. 173
Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Orioles parting ways with manager Brandon Hyde and what this means for them at the trade deadline. (Top of show) (4:40) Ken gets to the current Rafael Devers hot streak and Boston's ongoing first base issues. (7:14) The Dodgers act fast with early-season roster moves that cut bait with cherished members of the franchise. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOU...
May 19, 2025•26 min•Ep. 172
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the reinstatement of Pete Rose and its influence on Hall of Fame conversations. (Top of show) (6:41) Ken dives into the teams that are off to a shockingly hot start: Tigers, Padres, Cardinals, and Mariners. (11:44) The Baltimore Orioles are melting. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varie...
May 15, 2025•30 min•Ep. 171
Ken Rosenthal shares why Red Sox ownership is mostly as fault with the unfolding Rafael Devers fiasco. (Top of Show) (7:17) The Rockies finally act on this historically bad start, but departing manager Bud Black doesn't deserve all the blame. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (10:37) The Twins and Cardinals are both streaking! Ken breaks down the keys to their surges. (15:06) Inside Dish unp...
May 12, 2025•26 min•Ep. 170
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the red-hot Seattle Mariners, winners of 9-straight series. (Top of show) (3:00) Plus, a look at Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Pressly’s negative trend to start the season. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL . (9:01) Ken spoke with Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts about his nagging concern offensively. (14:58) The hosts react to breaking news during Grillin’ Ken - Pittsburgh Pirates fire...
May 08, 2025•30 min•Ep. 169
Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rangers shakeup: Jake Burger demoted, OC Donnie Ecker and Leody Taveras out (Top of Show). (3:27) Triston Casas' season is over and the Red Sox need to pivot at first base. (6:47) Ken thinks the Tigers, the AL's hottest team, can sustain their excellence for the long haul. (10:00) Ken has a new favorite player! Chandler Simpson brings a dynamic element to the Rays lineup nobody else can match. (18:27) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including if Aaron Judge can h...
May 05, 2025•25 min•Ep. 168
Ken Rosenthal and Tricia Whitaker discuss how one game can change a narrative for the Toronto Blue Jays following their comeback against the Boston Red Sox last night (Top of show). (2:51) The Texas Rangers are testing GM Chris Young's patience after another "power outage" Wednesday. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL. (11:17) Pete Crow-Armstrong is turning heads as the Cubs’ break...
May 01, 2025•35 min•Ep. 167
Ken Rosenthal discusses Mariners ace Logan Gilbert and Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow each headed to the injured list (Top). (1:59) The Yankees are taking the ball from Devin Williams for now. What's gone wrong with "The Airbender?" Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (2:58) Ken unpacks what could have been for the Cubs: nixing a deal for Jesus Luzardo and not pursuing Bryce Harper in 2019. (6:23) The Orioles face a steep climb in the AL East and coul...
Apr 28, 2025•21 min•Ep. 166
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how baseball's best team right now resides in Queens after the Mets 7-0 homestand (Top of show). (6:34) The Cubs are riding high after two thrilling wins over the Dodgers. Chicago has reason for optimism after a grueling early-season schedule. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. (10:50) D'backs manager Torey Lovullo might've misused a bullpen weapon, and AJ Puk's injury shines light on baseball's inner workings ben...
Apr 24, 2025•28 min•Ep. 165
Ken Rosenthal unpacks the double standard Braves manager Brian Snitker seemingly set when not addressing Jarred Kelenic's pimped single. (Top of Show) (6:59) Blake Treinen goes down, and the Dodgers bullpen injuries mount. Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! (8:57) Yankees/Rays Sunday had everything: an ejection, a reversal and a blown call? (12:23) Inside Dish unpacks Ken's story regarding MLB scout Jonah Rosenthal (no r...
Apr 21, 2025•26 min•Ep. 164
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate if a current manager will soon find himself out of a job. (Top of show) (9:22) New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge continues his torrid April as the Yankees sweep the Kansas City Royals. Up next: a road series in their home Spring Training ballpark. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (13:14) Aaron Nola's command issues continued in a loss to the San Fr...
Apr 17, 2025•29 min•Ep. 163
Ken Rosenthal sizes up the Chicago Cubs pitching staff after losing Justin Steele for the season. (Top of show) (2:39) The Padres and Giants are the talk of the NL West after big weekends. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL . (8:13) Ken covers Mike Trout leaping into the stands in Houston - but why wasn't Trout's catch an out?! (10:28) Inside Dish discusses Ken's column in The Athl...
Apr 14, 2025•25 min•Ep. 162
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to more details surfacing in Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s monster extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. (Top of show) Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (8:50) The hosts also dive into the Baltimore Orioles thin rotation, and why Mike Elias’ offseason approach bears the blame. (11:26) The Houston Astros fell flat in Seattle yesterday, and are off to another roc...
Apr 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 161
Ken Rosenthal breaks down last night's megadeal for Vlad Guerrero Jr. and where it ranks historically. (Top of Show) (5:38) The Phillies took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers over the weekend - is it too early to say NLCS preview? Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (8:14) Vibes around the Giants are high with their 8-1 start. (10:27) Inside Dish reflects on Juan Soto's strong bond with his minor leagu...
Apr 07, 2025•24 min•Ep. 160
Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the flurry of contract extensions that have been signed during the first week of the season and discuss which of the deals are primed to age the best. (Top of Show) (8:48) The hosts analyze the Braves' ongoing struggles and debate whether it's too early to worry about their postseason hopes. Visit Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory for 20% off for all first time Homage shoppers. (12:59) We take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including w...
Apr 03, 2025•26 min•Ep. 159
