Ken Rosenthal: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 10

Texas Rangers Bolster Bullpen Depth By Signing Legendary Closer to Contract

The Texas Rangers are making a major signing on Tuesday early evening. As first reported by MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, the Rangers are in agreement with potential future Hall of Fame reliever Craig Kimbrel on a minor league contract after he was designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 10

Cardinals Changing MLB Insider's Mind Ahead Of Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of Major League Baseball's biggest surprises this season. St. Louis has dropped two straight games after losing against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night, but still has a 36-30 record.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 9

MLB Insider Sounds Off On Braves 'Shocking' Spiral

The Atlanta Braves' spiral continues as they head to Milwaukee on a seven-game losing streak. With each loss, this result still feels surprising. Cold spells happen, but not even the top insiders in baseball could have foreseen this.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 8

MLB Analysts Ponder If Long-Term Contracts Altered Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have a core of players locked up for the forseaable future. It's job security for the duration of their prime years. MLB insider Ken

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 8

Ken Rosenthal discusses Braves selling at trade deadline

Coming off another excruciating one-run loss, the Braves now sit 12 games back in the NL East and eight games back of the final Wild Card spot with a plethora of teams standing in their way. Atlanta has lost 12 of their last 15 games, as well as their last eight straight games that have been decided by one run.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30

Orioles add John Mabry to coaching staff

The Orioles announced today that John Mabry has been added to the major league coaching staff as a senior advisor. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported yesterday that the two sides were in discussions about the position.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 30

MLB Insider Shares Concerning Insight From Cincinnati Reds Official

The Reds are 28-29 on the season in large part due to their lack of offense. They've been as inconsistent at the plate as any possible playoff contender this season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 27

Cardinals Starting To Seriously Change Insider’s Mind

For months, it seemed pretty obvious that the St. Louis Cardinals would at least try to sell this summer ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Ken Rosenthal Reveals NL Team That Nearly Traded Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani could’ve ended up on an NL West rival in 2022, and who knows whether the Japan native would’ve reached free

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 13

Phillies Top Trade Target May Actually Get Traded by Red Sox After All

The baseball world has been awaiting the Philadelphia Phillies making a blockbuster trade for some time now and the perfect candidate may just become available.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Rangers place struggling hitter on outright waivers

The Rangers have placed outfielder Leody Taveras on outright waivers, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports.

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.

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.

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.

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 24

Ken Rosenthal Predicts Surprising 2025 World Series Winner

The 2025 MLB season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with many teams making league-changing moves around the league and an infusion of young talent like Bobby Witt Jr and Elly de la Cruz adding energy and drama to league play.

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 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.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Ken Rosenthal Names 5 Teams to 'Dethrone' the Dodgers in 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers' lavish spending finally paid off in 2024, winning the World Series in a full-length season for the first time since 1988. They

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.