Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal

Senior Writer, MLB

Ken Rosenthal is the senior baseball writer for The Athletic who has spent nearly 35 years covering the major leagues. In addition, Ken is a broadcaster and regular contributor to Fox Sports' MLB telecasts. He's also won Emmy Awards in 2015 and 2016 for his TV reporting.

Ken Rosenthal is the senior baseball writer for The Athletic who has spent nearly 35 years covering the major leagues. In addition, Ken is a broadcaster and regular contributor to Fox Sports' MLB telecasts. He's also won Emmy Awards in 2015 and 2016 for his TV reporting.

Remembering Orlando Cepeda. Plus, Home Run Derby changes and Wyatt Langford makes rookie history

Remembering Orlando Cepeda. Plus, Home Run Derby changes and Wyatt Langford makes rookie history

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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MLB trade deadline watch: The Brewers’ approach to deals; Bo Bichette’s fit with Dodgers

MLB trade deadline watch: The Brewers’ approach to deals; Bo Bichette’s fit with Dodgers

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Why the Red Sox could be surprising buyers ahead of the trade deadline

Why the Red Sox could be surprising buyers ahead of the trade deadline

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How do we fix MLB's offense? Plus Ken's All-Star picks and the Baseball Card of the Week

How do we fix MLB's offense? Plus Ken's All-Star picks and the Baseball Card of the Week

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2024 MLB All-Star Game rosters predictions: Rosenthal's picks for the Midsummer Classic

2024 MLB All-Star Game rosters predictions: Rosenthal's picks for the Midsummer Classic

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We need to talk about Gunnar Henderson. Plus, the price of pitching progress
We need to talk about Gunnar Henderson. Plus, the price of pitching progress

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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The last-place Blue Jays are an underperforming mess. Now what do they do?
The last-place Blue Jays are an underperforming mess. Now what do they do?

The state of the Jays' farm system and their major-league struggles are compelling reasons for the Jays to retool, if not outright rebuild.

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Salty swings in San Diego, plus Ken's latest trade deadline intel
Salty swings in San Diego, plus Ken's latest trade deadline intel

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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Messy National League's upcoming standings chaos, plus why Aaron Judge loves center field
Messy National League's upcoming standings chaos, plus why Aaron Judge loves center field

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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Why Aaron Judge loves center field, Gunnar Henderson's ascent and more MLB notes
Why Aaron Judge loves center field, Gunnar Henderson's ascent and more MLB notes

Plus the Guardians' not-so-secret edge and a handful of the latest trade notes.

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MLB trade deadline watch: White Sox scout contenders, Mason Miller's value and more
MLB trade deadline watch: White Sox scout contenders, Mason Miller's value and more

Three starting pitching targets just hit the injured list. And would Padres GM A.J. Preller deal even more prospects at the deadline?

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Where did baseball's offense go? Plus, Mets' turnaround and Blue Jays' latest trip-up
Where did baseball's offense go? Plus, Mets' turnaround and Blue Jays' latest trip-up

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on league-wide news.

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Remembering a true GOAT; ball/strike challenges are coming
Remembering a true GOAT; ball/strike challenges are coming

Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal catch you up on leaguewide news.

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Astros expected to promote Jake Bloss for MLB debut vs. Orioles: Sources
Astros expected to promote Jake Bloss for MLB debut vs. Orioles: Sources

Bloss, a third-round selection in last July’s draft, has made just eight starts at Double A and will bypass Triple A entirely.

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MLB trade deadline watch: The industry’s read on Luis Robert Jr., the crowded NL and more
MLB trade deadline watch: The industry’s read on Luis Robert Jr., the crowded NL and more

The Mariners are well positioned to bolster their lineup. The Orioles are content to wait out the market.

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MLB’s Rickwood Field game will make history with all-Black umpiring crew
MLB’s Rickwood Field game will make history with all-Black umpiring crew

All five Black umpires currently working in MLB will be part of the crew in Birmingham, Ala. — four on the field, one as a replay official.

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Yankees' best about to get better; Abreu's disastrous Astros tenure, explained
Yankees' best about to get better; Abreu's disastrous Astros tenure, explained

Plus: A big-league debut 10 years in the making.

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Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo could miss 4-6 weeks with arm fracture, won’t need surgery: Source
Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo could miss 4-6 weeks with arm fracture, won’t need surgery: Source

First baseman Anthony Rizzo has a fracture to the radial neck of his right forearm

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Ron Washington is working to make Angels' young players better, but to what end?
Ron Washington is working to make Angels' young players better, but to what end?

With Shohei Ohtani gone and Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon injured, the veteran skipper is invested in building the team's future core.

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MLB umpire Pat Hoberg disciplined for violating gambling rules
MLB umpire Pat Hoberg disciplined for violating gambling rules

Major League Baseball said Friday night it has disciplined umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league’s gambling rules, and that he is being held out of games during this season while an appeal is considered. MLB acknowledged the existence of the investigation in response to inquiries from The Athletic. The rise of sports gambling has left a pockmark on baseball all season. Multiple players have been punished for gambling violations, including Tucupita Marcano, who got a lifetime ban for betting on baseball. Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, pleaded guilty to stealing...

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4 MLB pitching feats you might've missed; counting down to the Marlins' fire sale
4 MLB pitching feats you might've missed; counting down to the Marlins' fire sale

Plus: Kevin Pillar is not worrying about what next year might bring — and he's having a career year.

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Royals are on pace for an all-time turnaround; can the Blue Jays salvage their season?
Royals are on pace for an all-time turnaround; can the Blue Jays salvage their season?

Plus: A baseball history lesson about an impressive debut.

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Yankees' Aaron Judge is on fire; options to replace injured Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto
Yankees' Aaron Judge is on fire; options to replace injured Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto

Plus: The Rays have a dinger dilemma.

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Why Rangers' Michael Lorenzen is channeling his anger on the mound; plus more MLB notes
Why Rangers' Michael Lorenzen is channeling his anger on the mound; plus more MLB notes

Which way are the Blue Jays and Rays going towards the deadline? And what about the Brewers' Willy Adames?

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The Brewers are MLB’s best underdog story; the trade market for first basemen
The Brewers are MLB’s best underdog story; the trade market for first basemen

Plus: Ken explains what goes on behind the scenes during Fox TV broadcasts.

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