Ken Rosenthal: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Athletics News / Arizona Sports / September 10

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal names D-backs as team ready for success in 2026

While the 2025 MLB season has certainly been a disappointing one for the Arizona Diamondbacks, there have been several been bright spots in the second half of the season to be optimistic about their chances in 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 21

Braves add another starting pitcher via the waiver wire

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Atlanta Braves have claimed right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill off waivers from the Miami Marlins. Cal Quantrill had some really promising moments early in his career for the Cleveland Guardians, posting a 3.08 ERA over 368.0 innings between 2020-2022.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / July 31

Former Yankees All-Star Traded to Padres

Per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Milwaukee Brewers are trading former New York Yankees left-handed starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. to the San Diego Padres.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / July 31

Yankees Named Frontrunners for Pirates Closer

Just about every contender besides the New York Yankees has picked up a reliever or two ahead of today's trade deadline, but that could soon change. The

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Tigers to add rotation depth, acquire right-hander from Twins

He has had an up-and-down career and has been inconsistent this year as well.

Tigers explode for best offensive performance in weeks, snap losing skid

Tigers may regret their approach to MLB trade deadline

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / July 28

Phillies Reportedly Prioritizing Bullpen Help

The Philadelphia Phillies are prioritizing bullpen help, according to a post from Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Gelb made this post in response to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic about high asking prices for relief pitchers.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 26

Red Sox Dream Target Reportedly Just Hit Trade Block

The Boston Red Sox could use more firepower in the middle of the lineup and as the trade deadline has gotten closer, rumors specifically about first base have popped up.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Yankees’ 2025 Defense: Eye Test Vs. Advanced Metrics

It doesn’t take a genius to realize that the Yankees have been struggling with their team defense, especially during their games in Toronto. After all, four errors in one game are four errors, no matter how you look at it.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 24

Angels Could Control Trade Deadline, Says Insider

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal believes the Los Angeles Angels could 'control' the 2025 trade deadline with their wide array of valuable assets and future free agents.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 24

Yankees Top Trade Partners Make Deadline Decision

With just a week to go before the July 31 trade deadline passes, the New York Yankees should now have a better idea of how one of their top potential trade partners plans to operate in the coming days.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 24

Brewers Turned Off By One Version Of Eugenio Suárez Deal

Don’t rule out a Milwaukee Brewers-Eugenio Suárez deal just yet. Buzz connecting the Arizona Diamondbacks slugger to the Brew Crew continues to grow, despite Suárez’s strong link to the New York Yankees.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 18

Dodgers Rumors: MLB Insider Reveals Who LA is Targeting at Deadline

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal revealed the Los Angeles Dodgers' plans ahead of the MLB trade deadline this season. Rosenthal expects the 2024 World Series champions to go after relievers due to their struggles with injury and within the bullpen among their healthy arms.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Rosenthal: Dodgers Targeting Relievers After $107M Bullpen Falters

The Los Angeles Dodgers have poured $2 billion into their roster since the 2024 offseason. Although a World Series victory last season easily justifies the ludicrous spending, 2025 has netted different results.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 13

MLB Insider: Brewers Could Offer 'Controllable Starter' For D-Backs Star

The Milwaukee Brewers might be in line to land a massive slugger before July 31. On Friday, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal linked two-time All-Star Eugenio Suárez to the Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / June 29

Five Cubs players in jeopardy amid Kyle Tucker decision

If the Cubs do re-sign Tucker, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic named five players on the current roster who might not rejoin the team in 2026, including two starting pitchers and three key pieces of the lineup.

Cubs player commits embarrassing baserunning mistake

Cardinals' Willson Contreras apologizes for actions after loss to Cubs

Shota Imanaga dazzles in return to mound as Cubs maintain NL Central lead

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The 'MLB active playoff home run leaders' quiz

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.

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.

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 / 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 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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 2

Ken Rosenthal Paints Bad Picture When it Comes to Tampa Bay Rays Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays are in a very precarious spot this offseason. In the short-term, the Rays know they will spend the 2025 season playing at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Single-A home of the New York Yankees.

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.