Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Pirates calling up top prospect Konnor Griffin and what it means for the organization moving forward. (top of show)

(5:25) Why are some MLB teams willing to offer long-term deals to unproven top prospects? Ken dives in.

(7:48) Who’s hot and who’s not around the league? Ken breaks down early-season trends for teams off to fast starts and those already facing questions.

(12:48) In Grillin' Ken, the live chat audience has questions about the Red Sox and their slow start, the next wave of impact prospects who could follow in Konnor Griffin's footsteps, the state of the Blue Jays' starting rotation and more!

(20:22) Ken and Alanna give their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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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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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo share their lasting images from the 2026 World Baseball Classic. (Top of show)

(8:35) The hosts delve into Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage beginning the upcoming season on the IL.

(10:22) The Cubs received “good news” on Seiya Suzuki’s prognosis.

(13:24) Ken and Alanna take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including positives of WBC participation, Ezequiel Tovar's stock rising and Konnor Griffin as an all-time prospect.

(20:07) Plus, the hosts crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Alanna Rizzo welcomes storytelling legend Tim Kurkjian to discuss Team USA beating the Dominican Republic last night in a nail-biting 2-1 win. (Top of show)

(12:06) Team USA moves on to Tuesday’s WBC Final against either Italy or Venezuela.

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(16:29) Inside Dish tackles a few well-known birthdays celebrated today.

Grillin’ Tim answers your burning questions, including a rule change he'd make, favorite and least favorite ballparks to cover a game and most improved team in 2026.

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo look ahead towards USA vs. Canada matchup and recap Italy's dominant victory over Mexico. (Top of the show)

(05:34) Is Owen Caissie a future superstar?

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(06:43) Ken and Alanna break down the WBC bracket and the matchups for this weekend.

(12:16) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including favorite pool play moments, changes to Team USA roster, Aaron Nola and Sandy Alcántara potential bounce back seasons, and Clayton Kershaw's Team USA status.

(21:05) Ken and Alanna name their Dude and Dorks of the Week.

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Ken Rosenthal previews his call of tonight’s Mexico vs Team USA game at 8p ET on FOX. (Top of show)

(4:54) Ken reacts to Shohei Ohtani and Masataka Yoshida leading Samurai Japan to a 3-0 record that clinched Pool C.

(6:38) Plus, Puerto Rico and Cuba sit atop Pool A, and the Dominican Republic is mashing through Pool D.

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(8:29) Inside Dish unpacks Tigers ace Tarik Skubal’s sudden dilemma - does he pitch again for Team USA?

(18:43) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including Jurickson Profar's appeal status, Yoshida's sudden trade value, Moises Ballesteros for NL ROY and why Lucas Giolito is still unsigned.

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