Ken Rosenthal has observations following the first weekend of baseball in 2026. The Yankees and Blue Jays are both hot out of the gates thanks to dominant pitching. (top of show)

(3:16) The kids are alright: Chase DeLauter, JJ Wetherholt, Owen Caissie and Munetaka Murakami all have weekends to remember.

(6:28) Plus, why the Pirates might have an Oneil Cruz problem in center field.

(8:43) Inside Dish unpacks the ABS’ successful first weekend that adds another layer to on-field scrutiny.

(16:50) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including possible overreaction to Andrew McCutchen in Texas, Phillies lineup, if ABS will eventually go to 3 challenges, if Murakami is better than we thought and if Ken is worried about Bo Bichette.

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Happy Opening Day! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo start the show with Tommy Pham singing a minor league deal with the Mets. (Top of show).

(01:30) The Brewers place Jackson Chourio on the IL.

(3:24) The hosts also discuss the Dodgers three-peat pursuit, the Astros and the teams Ken thinks can surprise this season.

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(12:29) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Masataka Yoshida's Red Sox future, NL East predictions, Orioles rotation, an AL MVP candidate that isn't Aaron Judge.

(21:04) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

(25:02) The Padres sale valuation is reportedly turning heads.

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Ken Rosenthal discusses why the Phillies chose to extend Cristopher Sánchez. (Top of show)

(4:18) Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin headlines a talented group optioned to Triple-A.

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(10:07) Ken is high on the Marlins, but they'll need to start the year without 2025 All-Star Kyle Stowers.

(12:06) Inside Dish explores Ken's recent article about Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer thumb rehab.

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(19:29) Grillin' Ken answers questions, including Opening Day memories, a pitching matchup to eye this coming weekend, and if there are executives and managers already on the hot seat.

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