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Ken Rosenthal: Mike Wilbon’s exit velocity comments show issue with ESPN’s MLB coverage

"It's probably better to focus on a specific sport — the way I do — than talk about things you don't have any knowledge of."

A.J. Pierzynski implores Hal Steinbrenner to ‘sell the damn team’ after payroll remarks

"George would roll over in his grave right now."

Ken Rosenthal predicts Juan Soto’s next contract will outweigh Shohei Ohtani megadeal

"It's Juan Soto, he's going to be 26 next season as a free agent going into the market, he is going to do really well."

Ken Rosenthal: MLB can no longer ignore Ángel Hernández

After another string of umpiring controversies, Ken Rosenthal questioned how MLB could possibly ignore Angel Hernandez any longer.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred leaving legacy of media missteps

"He will be the next villain in the 'Batman' movie. And he’d be a good one."

Ken Rosenthal mocked for seemingly-contrasting takes on young player extensions

After writing about the risks of extensions with Wander Franco, Ken Rosenthal saluted the Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. extension.

Ken Rosenthal responds to criticism over Wander Franco column… sort of

“Maybe this was a bad example to use, and in retrospect, that probably was the case."

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal criticized for bizarre Wander Franco column

"There are many things the Rays and the league should take away from this situation, but prudent contract negotiations isn’t one of them."

Aug 4, 2021; Yokohama, Japan; Team Japan pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (17) throws a pitch against Korea in a baseball semifinal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports

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MLB insiders quickly refute Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Rams-Saints game report

Ken Rosenthal: The San Francisco Giants have a ‘city problem’

"I don't know for sure what's going on there, but that perception exists."

Jul 19, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; American League pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels looks on after batting practice before the 2022 All Star game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

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What Shohei Ohtani’s chaotic free agency says about the current state of sports journalism

Ken Rosenthal detailed his approach to World Series double duty for Fox and The Athletic

"You go on adrenaline in a lot of ways, and you're fired up to be there."

Sports media luminaries hang out as Threads opens for business

Some of sports media's biggest names and most recognizable faces are already hanging out over at the newest social media haven: Threads.

Ken Rosenthal: Fernando Tatis Jr.’s All-Star snub sends ‘strong message’ in wake of PED suspension

"I can picture players sitting at lockers filling out their ballots and thinking, ‘**** this guy'"

Ken Rosenthal slams Rob Manfred after dissing A’s fans: ‘Unbecoming of a commissioner of a sport’

"It's a person of authority, and responsibility and power, kind of looking at the average fan and saying, 'Ha-ha, not good enough, sorry.'"

David Samson still not convinced A’s wind up in Vegas: ‘I’ll be the last holdout’

"There’s nothing that tells me a deal to Vegas is anywhere near complete"

Twitter Wars: ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit vs. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal & C. Trent Rosecrans

"I’m a fan who loves his team you’re a troll looking for attention. Hustle back to creating clicks and causing trouble!"

Ken Rosenthal will use Twitter “as long it’s a viable way to communicate with fans”

Ken Rosenthal, an avid Twitter user, will stay on the platform for the foreseeable future.

Exclusive: former MLB stars A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, and Adam Jones launch live daily ‘Foul Territory’ show

Foul Territory will also feature Scott Braun as a co-host and Ken Rosenthal as a regular contributor.

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