Viral ABS Challenges, Hot Rookies, Yankees & Blue Jays start strong

Viral ABS Challenges, Hot Rookies, Yankees & Blue Jays start strong

From Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal by Foul Territory Network

March 30, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

Ken Rosenthal discusses the first weekend of baseball in 2026, highlighting strong performances from the Yankees, Blue Jays, and notable rookies.

Ken Rosenthal has observations following the first weekend of baseball in 2026. The Yankees and Blue Jays are both hot out of the gates thanks to dominant pitching. (top of show) (3:16) The kids are alright: Chase DeLauter, JJ Wetherholt, Owen Caissie and Munetaka Murakami all had weekends to remember. (6:28) Plus, why the Pirates might have an Oneil Cruz problem in center field. (8:43) Inside Dish unpacks the ABS’ successful first weekend that adds another layer to on-field scrutiny. (16:50) Grillin’ Ken answers your questions, including possible overreaction to Andrew McCutchen in Texas, Phillies lineup, if ABS will eventually go to 3 challenges, if Murakami is better than we thought and if Ken is worried about Bo Bichette. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Ken Rosenthal

Topics covered

  • baseball
  • rookies
  • Yankees
  • Blue Jays
  • pitching
  • ABS challenges
  • player performance

Keywords

  • baseball
  • Yankees
  • Blue Jays
  • rookies
  • ABS
  • pitching
  • Andrew McCutchen
  • Oneil Cruz
  • Bo Bichette

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Organizations: Phillies, Yankees, Blue Jays, Pirates

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