Podcast appearances and mentions of Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal joins us! Let's talk some baseball! A random conversation on the Astros sign-stealing? Sure! Who could be traded this year? Are the Orioles sellers? Is a lockout coming!? (27:30) Private equity has come for college sports. It's happened. Took 2 days after the House Settlement! (36:20) The Club World Cup starts Saturday and we still have drama. How much fun! The MLS players are NOT happy about the pay. (42:10) The Rays and Blue Jays are pushing the Yankees right now. Not the Red Sox, not the orioles. (47:30) Red Sox starter Hunter Dobbins came out and said he'd never play for the Yankees ever. He said he'd retire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Rosenthal joins us! Let's talk some baseball! A random conversation on the Astros sign-stealing? Sure! Who could be traded this year? Are the Orioles sellers? Is a lockout coming!? (27:30) Private equity has come for college sports. It's happened. Took 2 days after the House Settlement! (36:20) The Club World Cup starts Saturday and we still have drama. How much fun! The MLS players are NOT happy about the pay. (42:10) The Rays and Blue Jays are pushing the Yankees right now. Not the Red Sox, not the orioles. (47:30) Red Sox starter Hunter Dobbins came out and said he'd never play for the Yankees ever. He said he'd retire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show live from Brookmeadow Country Club talking about their morning so far at the ‘Who’s Your Caddy’ Classic and taking phone calls. (14:55) The guys discuss the Red Sox performance this weekend against the Yankees. (25:49) The guys talk about Roman Anthony still being in the minor leagues and Ken Rosenthal’s thoughts on sending Kristian Campbell down. (35:30) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour talking about Gary Washburn’s comments on what lessons the Celtics can take away from this NBA Finals Matchup.

From 'Bustin' Loose Baseball' (subscribe here): Late last week, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports and The Athletic released an article where he dissected the Nationals organization and tried to assess where the team was in the years following trading Juan Soto. Grant & Tobi give their thoughts on Rosenthal's article and discuss why the article may have been released a year too late when compared to how the Nationals look in recent weeks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 184, FULL SHOW -- The Nats are returning home after winning a pair of series out west versus the Mariners and Diamondbacks. Grant Paulsen & Tobi Altizer recap a successful west coast road trip where James Wood's stock continues to rise, Josh Bell's bat heats up, and the bullpen continues to solidify itself with the recent performances from some of their young arms; Late last week, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports and The Athletic released an article where he dissected the Nationals organization and tried to assess where the team was in the years following trading Juan Soto. Grant & Tobi give their thoughts on Rosenthal's article and discuss why the article may have been released a year too late when compared to how the Nationals look in recent weeks; Grant & Tobi dive into some of the best performances from the Nationals Minor League system, including a ridiculous start to the season for top pitching prospect Travis Sykora, highlights from Alex Clemmey and Brady House, and more. Then, Grant & Tobi give their first look ahead to next month's MLB Draft, where the Nationals hold the number 1 overall pick. Is Ethan Holliday a lock to be picked at the top of the draft? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 184, Segment 2 -- Late last week, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports and The Athletic released an article where he dissected the Nationals organization and tried to assess where the team was in the years following trading Juan Soto. Grant & Tobi give their thoughts on Rosenthal's article and discuss why the article may have been released a year too late when compared to how the Nationals look in recent weeks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB reporter for The Athletic Ken Rosenthal joined the show to discuss where the Orioles currently are. He touches on the interim manager, an important trade deadline, and much more.

In the third hour of Inside Access, the guys discuss the Orioles starting rotation looking great. They also talk about the Orioles handling of injuries and are joined by Ken Rosenthal.

Ken Rosenthal's story calling the Nationals ‘bottom-feeders' drew a lot of attention and discussion this week – you can hear from Rizzo himself on the topic, as well as MASN's Mark Zuckerman and The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli, and our hosts discuss how the Nationals can ‘turn it around' as this rebuild continues. Plus, a lot of love for James Wood!

Ken Rosenthal's story calling the Nationals ‘bottom-feeders' drew a lot of attention and discussion this week – you can hear from Rizzo himself on the topic, as well as MASN's Mark Zuckerman and The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli, and our hosts discuss how the Nationals can ‘turn it around' as this rebuild continues. Plus, a lot of love for James Wood!

Ken Rosenthal's story calling the Nationals ‘bottom-feeders' drew a lot of attention and discussion this week – you can hear from Rizzo himself on the topic, as well as MASN's Mark Zuckerman and The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli, and our hosts discuss how the Nationals can ‘turn it around' as this rebuild continues. Plus, a lot of love for James Wood!

Ken Rosenthal's story calling the Nationals ‘bottom-feeders' drew a lot of attention and discussion this week – you can hear from Rizzo himself on the topic, as well as MASN's Mark Zuckerman and The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli, and our hosts discuss how the Nationals can ‘turn it around' as this rebuild continues. Plus, a lot of love for James Wood!

DV takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers trounce the Yankees, 18-2. Max Muncy talks to Ken Rosenthal after hitting his 200th and 201st HRs. Alex Rodriguez talks about Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound. DV shares his pregame conversations with Evan Phillips and Blake Snell. 

DV takes your calls and talks to Jose Mota after the Dodgers trounce the Yankees, 18-2. Max Muncy talks to Ken Rosenthal after hitting his 200th and 201st HRs. Alex Rodriguez talks about Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound. DV shares his pregame conversations with Evan Phillips and Blake Snell. 

5.30.25 Hour 1, Denton Day who is filling in for Kevin Sheehan talks about the NBA Playoffs and keys in the Knicks vs Pacers series going to 6 games. Denton Day drops a theory on why he believes the Ken Rosenthal article slamming the Nationals organization was an inside job. Denton updates you on the recent sports news across multiple leagues including the NFL and NBA.

5.30.25 Hour 1, Denton Day who is filling in for Kevin Sheehan talks about the NBA Playoffs and keys in the Knicks vs Pacers series going to 6 games. Denton Day drops a theory on why he believes the Ken Rosenthal article slamming the Nationals organization was an inside job. Denton updates you on the recent sports news across multiple leagues including the NFL and NBA. 5.30.25 Hour 2, Rick Kamla from NBA TV joins Denton Day to analyze the Knicks vs Pacers NBA Playoffs series and gives his NBA Finals winner. Denton Day brings up the Commanders possibly being underrated after being left off of multiple top 10 lists from experts. Callers give their thoughts on if the Commanders have a top 10 roster in the NFL going into next season. 5.30.25 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Athletic joins Denton Day to give a Commanders OTAs recap for week one and analyze the Commanders roster. Denton Day analyzes why the Commanders are being overlooked when it comes to the roster among other NFL teams. Denton and Producer Max review a list of the top fast food burgers in the country.

SEGMENT - Arcand reacts to Ken Rosenthal saying that the Red Sox are compromising their young players by making them change positions.

Craig welcomes ESPN's Clinton Yates to discuss Ken Rosenthal's recent article in The Athletic that critiques the Washington Nationals' prolonged rebuild and current status as one of MLB's struggling franchises. They delve into Rosenthal's points about ownership's reluctance to spend in free agency, challenges in player development, and concerns about retaining emerging talents like CJ Abrams, MacKenzie Gore, and James Wood. Clinton shares his perspective on the Nationals' organizational direction and the implications for the team's future.

Hour 3 1:12 - Clinton Yates on Ken Rosenthal's Nationals Rebuild Critique 11:05 - Paige Bueckers in Concussion Protocol, Betting Odds for Sonia Citron for ROTY 17:56 - Weekend Preview 28:15 - Real Things: Xander Schauffele, Adam Lefkoe + Tyrese Haliburton

Craig welcomes Tobi Altizer of the Bustin' Loose Baseball podcast to react to Ken Rosenthal's in-depth piece on the Washington Nationals' stalled rebuild. They discuss why the timing of the article was eye-opening, but not surprising — as Tobi notes, Rosenthal's reporting was “spot on.” The two dive into the Nationals' continued unwillingness to spend in free agency, their struggles in drafting and development, and whether there's genuine progress being made. They also explore the growing concern: Will Washington be able to retain its emerging stars, or is this another false dawn for a team still stuck in neutral?

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor to share his takeaways from Bears OTAs. Later, Mully and Haugh listened and reacted to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal's recent comments about the Cubs' starting pitching.

The show continues with our reactions to Mike Rizzo's standout interview, as we share our thoughts on the Nationals' rollercoaster season. Rizzo also responds directly to Ken Rosenthal's article labeling the team a “bottom feeder,” and we play that audio along with the Rooster's take as we consider the Nationals' current state and what the future might hold. Then, we shift gears to a surprising moment involving the Capitals, as confusion swirls around an email suggesting that last season would be Alex Ovechkin's last—an error the team later clarified with an official statement. We wrap things up with our final “Dum Dum of the Day” segment.

After Jalen Ramsey posted a cryptic tweet suggesting his time in Miami could be ending, Chris Russell ("The Rooster") speculated on the possibility of the star cornerback joining the Washington Commanders. He praised Ramsey's talent, discussed trade possibilities, including a bold hypothetical deal involving Daron Payne, and debated the team's championship potential with AMAC. Their spirited exchange continued into the next hour, as the conversation shifted between Washington's realistic aspirations and the implications of acquiring Ramsey. The show also touched on the Knicks' playoff struggles and featured Nationals announcer Charlie Slowes analyzing the team's inconsistent performance. Reactions followed to Mike Rizzo's sharp interview, including his response to Ken Rosenthal's critical article, while a brief controversy involving an erroneous email about Alex Ovechkin's retirement stirred discussion before the show concluded with its “Dum Dum of the Day” segment.

10:03 - Guest. longtime Indianapolis sports columnist Bob Kravitz of BobKravitz.com on Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay off his death at 65, including particular focus on Irsay in Oct. 2022 becoming the first NFL owner to publicly question whether Dan Snyder should remain as an owner of the Commanders 28:45 - Nationals: analysis of a 9-1 loss at the Seattle Mariners...and reaction to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic ripping the state of the Nats 40:40 - Orioles: breakdown of a 7-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals to end the Orioles' three-game winning streak The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

MLB Writer Ken Rosenthal joins the show to talk all things Major League Baseball! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Kostos & Femi Abebefe are LIVE! Nick Kostos opens the show with his thoughts on the Knicks Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers last night. Plus, Nick & Femi talk Wolves vs. Thunder, NHL Playoffs, Aaron Rodgers and MUCH MORE! Ken Rosenthal, John Jastremski and Jason Sobel join the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 05/28 Hour 4: Mike Rizzo joins The Sports Junkies to break down the latest Washington Nationals news.

The Nats were routed 9-1 in Seattle on Tuesday to begin their six game road trip. Mark (From T-Mobile Park) & Al convene after the Nationals fell to 24-30; putting them on pace for just 72 wins this season. Mariners starter Logan Evans cruised through the lineup as he only needed 88 pitches to last eight innings. (09:15) James Wood clubbed his 14th homer of the season and was the only source of offense for the team. However, Wood struck out three times and the hosts explore why he tallies so many Ks. (16:10) Mitchell Parker struggled again on the mound and gave up a trio of homers. Parker's troubles began right away as he gave up Back to Back HRs in the bottom of the 1st, continuing his recent trend of not pitching well in the opening inning. (25:15) Extended discussion of Ken Rosenthal's scathing piece of the Nationals rebuild woes in The Athletic. (39:30) Josh Whetzel, the voice of the Rochester Red Wings, swings by for his weekly AAA update. Hear his latest on Cade Cavalli, Yohandy Morales, Brady House, and more.

5.28.25 Hour 1, Lynnell Willingham who is filling in for Kevin Sheehan reacts to Nationals GM Mike Rizzo's comments to the media after the organization was heavily criticized by Ken Rosenthal. Britt Ghiroli from The Athletic joins Lynnell Willingham to discuss Ken Rosenthal's comments scorching the Nationals organization for their shortcomings in recent years after their World Series win in 2019. Callers give their thoughts on if they believe the Nationals can move past the rebuild phase and become contenders in the future. 5.28.25 Hour 2, Callers give their thoughts on if they believe the Nationals can move past the rebuild phase and become contenders in the future and we tap into Commanders' OTA's to hear Kliff Kingsbury address the media. Danny Rouhier from The Grant & Danny Show joins Lynnell Willingham to discuss if the Commanders are top contenders in the NFC and if the roster is good enough for the expectations. Lynnell Willingham rants on the Commanders being underrated in the media. 5.28.25 Hour 3, Lynnell Willingham reacts to Kyle Brandt and Louis Riddick's conflicting comments on the Commanders going into the 2025 season and breaking news of Terry McLaurin not being at voluntary OTA's. Lynnell Willingham and callers give their thoughts and reactions to some Commanders' veteran players not being present at voluntary OTA's. Lynnell Willingham reacts to Terry Bradshaw's comments on not being a fan of Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers.

5.28.25, Lynnell Willingham who is filling in for Kevin Sheehan reacts to Nationals GM Mike Rizzo's comments to the media after the organization was heavily criticized by Ken Rosenthal.

5.28.25, Britt Ghiroli from The Athletic joins Lynnell Willingham to discuss Ken Rosenthal's comments scorching the Nationals organization for their shortcomings in recent years after their World Series win in 2019.

5.28.25 Hour 1, Lynnell Willingham who is filling in for Kevin Sheehan reacts to Nationals GM Mike Rizzo's comments to the media after the organization was heavily criticized by Ken Rosenthal. Britt Ghiroli from The Athletic joins Lynnell Willingham to discuss Ken Rosenthal's comments scorching the Nationals organization for their shortcomings in recent years after their World Series win in 2019. Callers give their thoughts on if they believe the Nationals can move past the rebuild phase and become contenders in the future.

(00:00-20:36) Greg Warren joins us in-studio. New special "The Champ" is out. Shout out in the New York Times. Touring in Europe with Nate Bargatze. Not a fan of heights. We're big in the UK. Wrestling at Mizzou. Laying down at Northern Iowa. Singlet shaming. Doug's impressed with Greg's ability to remember his material. Greg's a little insulted.(20:44-32:41) A big Sade Wednesday. Cousin Mitch. So talented, so folksy. Cracker Barrel for hipsters. Doug whittling wood. Audio of Ken Rosenthal talking about where the Cardinals are at this moment. Rocking chairs and Fox robots.(32:51-1:03:52) Waino and Pestus were the two people bullish on the Cardinals this year. Doug is forced to apologize for his take on the Cubs schedule. Cardinal legend Adam Wainwright joins the show. What did he see in the Cardinals early on that most others did not? Starting pitching has been great for the most part. Credit to the coaching staff. Does he see the Cardinals going for it as the season goes on? Blowing his achilles. Doug offends Waino with a question about the DH. POs. Playoff format, extra innings baserunners, and pitch clock. Struggling with Ichiro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Rizzo responded to Ken Rosenthal's scathing article, and we react to that here.

5.28.25 Hour 3 1:00- Nats- Mark Zuckerman, Caps- Sammi Silber, Commanders- David Harrison 18:30- Mike Rizzo responded to Ken Rosenthal's scathing article, and we react to that here.

Hour 1 with Tobi Altizer: What's in a name? When it comes to the local 53, everything! / Ken Rosenthal eviscerated the way the Nationals are run in the Athletic / Are the Nationals operating as a small market team in a major market? / Who's to blame for the state of the Nationals, and how can they fix it? / Underrated players on the 2025 Commanders roster

Hour 2 1:12 - OTA Takeaways with Mitch Tischler 23:35 - Mike Rizzo Responds on Sports Junkies to Ken Rosenthal 35:25 - Pacers Take Commanding 3-1 Lead in ECF

- NBA Playoff Weekend Roundup, Ken Rosenthal Calls Nats "Bottom Feeders" - DC Sports Fans Can Be Homer Fans - Ted Leonsis is always looking to buy professional sports teams

In Ken Rosenthal's column on the Nats, he calls the team "Bottom Feeders." Lynnell and Danny debate if that's a fair assessment given where the team stands currently.

- Beltway Blitz: Nats/Spencer Nusbaum, NFL/Nate Davis, Commanders/Chris Russell - Ken Rosenthal's assessment of the Nats was fair - Ken Rosenthal's column on the Nats was accurate, according to fans

After continuing our reaction to Ken Rosenthal's article labeling the Nationals as one of MLB's bottom feeders, the Rooster shares his candid take on where the organization truly stands compared to the rest of the league. He breaks down the team's current trajectory and whether the criticism is warranted. From there, we shift to the NBA, responding to Anthony Edwards' postgame comments about making the right play, a statement that pushes back against critics who felt he wasn't aggressive enough with his shot in Game 4.

After the Rooster shares his final thoughts on the recent surge in support for the Commanders and takes calls from listeners weighing in on the team's name and direction, we shift gears to the Nationals. Coming off a series loss to the Giants, the team continues to struggle, and MLB insider Ken Rosenthal recently labeled them as one of the league's bottom feeders. The Rooster agrees with that assessment and thinks it's a fair take; tune in to find out why.

We kick off the show recapping a packed sports weekend following Memorial Day, diving into major headlines including a new Washington Post poll showing a significant rise in fan support and approval for the Commanders' name. After sharing initial reactions, we open the phone lines to blend listener perspectives with the data, as Chris notes the limitations of polls in capturing full public sentiment. The Rooster offers final thoughts on the Commanders' momentum before shifting focus to the Nationals, who continue to struggle after a series loss to the Giants. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal recently called them one of the league's bottom feeders; a take the Rooster agrees with, offering a candid breakdown of the team's direction. We then turn to the NBA, where we respond to Anthony Edwards' postgame defense of his unselfish play in Game 4, addressing criticism that he wasn't aggressive enough offensively.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Henry Davis needs to play more for the Pirates. Is it Don Kelly's choice? What could the Pirates command in a Paul Skenes trade? Joe thinks if the Pirates received a Juan Soto-return with two All-Stars and a No. 2 starter, the Pirates should do it. Austin wants even more. Ken Rosenthal thinks the Pirates would have to get more than the Juan Soto deal, and not by a little.

Ken Rosenthal said Skenes is a depreciating asset and will never sign a long-term deal with the Pirates. He thinks the Pirates would have to get more than the Juan Soto deal, and not by a little. Caller Brett in South Side says he saw Aaron Rodgers at a hotel in the strip district today.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the strike zone, which is shrinking in 2025. They dig into why that changes have taken place and consider a few implications of that adjustment. Plus, they look at a trio of underperforming starting pitchers through the first month of the season including Zac Gallen, who may have started a turnaround Thursday against the Mets, Sandy Alcántara, and Aaron Nola.Story from Jayson Stark, Ken Rosenthal, Eno & several writers from The Athletic MLB team ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6328105Rundown2:32 Is The Strike Zone Really Shrinking?4:36 Where Is The Strike Zone Getting Smaller?13:23 Adjusting the Game to Increase Offense & Balls in Play20:52 Walk Rates Don't Fluctuate Much29:59 Zac Gallen: Adjustments Already Happening?38:16 Sandy Alcántara: A Typical Post Tommy John Command Lag?45:14 Aaron Nola: Is the Ceiling Coming Down Again?52:00 Eno's Greatest FearFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. We talk Dodgers with "Friend of Show" Stephen Braves Closing Arguments X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed BTG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another big week for the boys as they spoke with Friends of Show Mark DeRosa, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Mike Tirico & Bill O'Brien. Throw in Ken Rosenthal and Ed McCaffrey and a studio visit with Jonny Venters, and we give you our Closing Arguments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's the insider of insiders and he'll be in town this weekend for the big Dodgers series at Trist Park. Cellini & Dimino talk Braves, NL East, six man rotations, Aaron Judge, Rob Manfred and expansion, among other things with Ken Rosenthal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of 'We Love Our Team', host Randy Freaking and co-host Jack Greiner welcome MLB.com beat reporter Mark Sheldon. Mark shares his journey from a young baseball fan to a seasoned journalist covering the Cincinnati Reds. He discusses the evolution of sports journalism, the impact of social media, and the importance of building relationships with players. Mark also reflects on his favorite ballparks, movies, and the recent rule changes in baseball that he supports. The conversation provides insights into the life of a beat reporter and the challenges and joys that come with it.TakeawaysMark Sheldon has been covering the Reds since 2006.He transitioned from a government major to journalism through internships.Social media has changed the landscape of sports journalism significantly.Building relationships with players is crucial for a beat reporter.Mark has never attended a minor league baseball game.He enjoys covering the Reds and appreciates the team's history.Mark's favorite baseball movie is 'The Natural'.He admires colleagues like Ken Rosenthal for their ethical reporting.The pitch clock has improved the pace of baseball games.Milwaukee is one of Mark's favorite cities to visit.Sound Bites"I was lucky to survive that change.""I would say The Natural.""I think that's done wonders for the game." Sponsored by Moerlein Lager House, host of the March 26, 2025 Opening Day Eve Party benefitting the Reds Community Fund!