Ken Rosenthal: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 25

MLB Writer Defends Ex-Red Sox Outfielder On Hot Seat As MLB Manager

A former Boston Red Sox outfielder is under fire as manager of an American League team, but is the criticism unfair? Back on April 14, The Athletic’s Ken

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Ken Rosenthal Reveals Latest on Red Sox’s Potential Trade of Triston Casas

The Boston Red Sox's 25-year-old first baseman, Triston Casas, is off to a slow start to his 2025 season and has recently become the subject of trade speculations.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Ken Rosenthal Calls Dodgers’ NL West Rival MLB’s Best Team Right Now

Despite the praise the Los Angeles Dodgers received over the offseason for their free agent acquisitions and incredible returning core, they may not be the runaway favorites many had anticipated.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 15

Could Oli Marmol Remain With Cardinals If Fired & Replaced As Manager?

The St. Louis Cardinals have no immediate plans to fire manager Oli Marmol but could the young skipper's tenure with the organization be ending? The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal recently claimed that the Cardinals could fire Marmol and replace him with several former St.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 14

Former Royals World Series-Winning Pitcher Under Fire As Manager Of NL Club

A former World Series-winning starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals could be under fire as the current manager of the Colorado Rockies. On Monday, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal published an interesting piece entitled, “9 MLB managers whose job status could be in question by the end of the season”.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

The Cardinals Next Manager Might Already Be in the Building

Few reports in baseball are as plugged in as Ken Rosenthal. It’s worth paying attention when he raises questions about a manager’s job security. In his recent column for The Athletic, Rosenthal spotlighted St.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 9

Insider Shares Supreme Confidence About What Phillies Can Accomplish This Year

There were no doubts surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies and their standout roster for the 2025 campaign, but as far as postseason talks go, insiders maintain that their age may play as an advantage as the year carries on.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Mets Merized Online / April 7

Vladimir Guererro Jr., Blue Jays Agree to 14-year, $500 Million Deal

After rumors of a potential extension, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported the Blue Jays and superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. agreed to a 14-year, $500 million contract extension.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 3

Arizona Diamondbacks rumored to play south in ’26

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are rumored to be heading to Mexico to meet the San Diego Padres in a regular-season series next year, according to the Athletic’s Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 2

Ken Rosenthal talks Braves payroll amid horrid start

When the Braves season ended last year, it was kind of a relief. The 2024 campaign was a consistent kick in the you-know-what with all of the injuries.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Phillies Get Positive Update From Ken Rosenthal on Possible Mike Trout Trade

For Philadelphia Phillies fans, it's become an annual tradition to try and find ways to get future Hall-of-Fame outfielder Mike Trout in a trade. While

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Tigers to sign Manuel Margot

The Tigers are signing outfielder Manuel Margot, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Blue Jays to extend Alejandro Kirk

The Blue Jays and catcher Alejandro Kirk are in agreement on a five-year extension worth $58MM, according to a report from Robert Murray of FanSided. The deal includes a signing bonus and no club options according to Murray.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Orioles reunite with veteran right-hander

The Rowley Sports Management client is reportedly guaranteed $5.25M and can another $1.525M in performance bonuses — including $150K apiece at 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 starts.

Orioles GM talks big, delivers less while AL East rivals reload

Orioles top prospect reacts to demotion to Triple-A

The 24 pitchers who have thrown an MLB perfect game

The 'MLB strikeout leaders in 2024' quiz

Miami Marlins News / Last Word On Sports / March 18

Marlins’ Spending Risks Grievance Amid Star Pitcher Trade Rumors

With Sandy Alcántara trade rumors swirling, the Miami Marlins face a potential players union grievance for their lack of spending. The Marlins are on alert, or at least they should be, as The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports Miami’s spending habits have them in hot water with the players union.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / March 12

Report: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wanted $500 million without deferrals for his next contract

More details about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract negotiations have come out. According to New York Post’s Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman, the Toronto Blue

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 5

MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal Says the Problem with the Seattle Mariners is Ownership-Based

The Seattle Mariners pitchers and catchers will report to spring training in one week as they get set to embark on the 2025 season. And as the rest of the team gets set to follow behind them, the M's still seem incomplete.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Reds agree to one-year deal with former All-Star

As recently as 2023, he was an All-Star in Baltimore, but the 2024 season was a nightmare for him.

Reds remain in talks with top unsigned reliever

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / January 7

Ken Rosenthal reveals one reason for Braves slow offseason

Braves fans are wondering what Alex Anthopoulos is doing in Smyrna because the club has yet to make a single notable acquisition, and Spring Training is right around the corner.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / January 6

Ken Rosenthal still expects Braves to make several moves

The Atlanta Braves have been dead silent this offseason. They haven’t signed a single free agent to a major-league contract and have watched several key pieces walk out the door, such as Jorge Soler, Travis d’Arnaud, Max Fried, and Charlie Morton.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Blue Jays Insider / December 20

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal announces major update regarding Vladimir Guerrero Jr's contract negotiation

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal shared an update regarding the contract negotiations between the Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Blue Jays have been in talks with Guerrero over an extension for a few days now, and news even came out that they made him a $340 million offer but that he rejected prior to Juan Soto signing.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / November 18

Does Alex Bregman have huge contract demand in free agency?

Bregman is one of the most prominent free agents on the market, but his initial demands may be higher than previously thought.

Could Yankees bury the past by signing this free agent?

Astros reach new naming-rights deal for ballpark

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The '2024 MLB Rawlings Gold Glove winners' quiz

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Do we need to rethink the Athletics?

Back in January, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on the future of the Athletics, suggesting a big jump in payroll was coming over the horizon. However, Rosenthal himself expressed serious doubt that any of it would actually come to pass.