About this episode

Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss key storylines for Opening Day, including player injuries and team predictions.

Happy Opening Day! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo start the show with Tommy Pham signing a minor league deal with the Mets. (Top of show) (01:30) The Brewers placed Jackson Chourio on the IL. (3:24) The hosts also discuss the Dodgers three-peat pursuit, the Astros being overlooked and the teams Ken thinks can surprise this season. Coach Smarter, Connect Live, Replay the Action with GameChanger. Learn more at gc.com (12:29) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including Masataka Yoshida's Red Sox future, NL East predictions, Orioles rotation, and an AL MVP candidate that isn't Aaron Judge. (21:04) Ken and Alanna also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week. (25:02) The Padres sale valuation is reportedly turning heads. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM . Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Subscribe to the FT YouTube channel to watch this show live every week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ken Rosenthal, Alanna Rizzo

Topics covered

• Opening Day
• MLB news
• player injuries
• team predictions
• Dudes and Dorks

Keywords

• Opening Day
• Tommy Pham
• Jackson Chourio
• MLB predictions
• Dudes and Dorks

Sponsors

GameChanger, FOXOne, HelloFresh

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mets, Brewers, Dodgers, Astros, Padres

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