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MLB insider Ken Rosenthal covers baseball’s latest news and pressing issues every week with his unfiltered commentary and inside access from sources around the game. Weekly staples include The Lede, Dude and Dork of the week, and Inside Dish with a closer look at Ken’s articles in The Athletic. Ken also answers your questions every week. Drop a line in the reviews and Ken will do his best to reply on his next show!
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss what New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is doing to stem the tide following an ugly series in Toronto. (Top of show) (5:53) Looking at the Trade Deadline, the hosts debate if Arizona D’backs third baseman Eugenio Suárez could be a fit for the Milwaukee Brewers. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purcha…
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This week, Briley smokes a citrusy Laranja from Espinosa, and Corey rambles about prepping for hurricanes. Get your preps ready BEFOREHAND people. Cigars, advice, grind my gears, hurricane prep, portable power stations and more. Send us a text Support the show Welcome to the Cigar & Loungecast. We're your hosts Briley and Corey. Pull up a chair, po…
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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies signing David Robertson to a 1-year deal. (Top of show) (2:42) Don’t shoot the messenger, but Ken preaches caution ahead of this year’s Trade Deadline. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL (6:39) On the field, the Toronto Blue Jays and Mi…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo put a bow on this year’s All-Star Game in Atlanta. (Top of show) (2:45) The Dodgers offseason spree didn’t solve their bullpen needs. (7:07) Ken responds to Tony Massarotti’s assessment of the Boston Red Sox deadline needs. Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to jo…
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It’s All-Star week! An MLB Draft recap to start off the show, including a sentimental pick by the Rockies with Ethan Holliday. Also, the youngest pick in the draft, Eli Willits goes first overall to the Nationals. (Top of show) (2:53) The Red Sox and Brewers are on winning streaks and pushing the top of their divisions. Can they keep it up as we en…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the Orioles trading reliever Bryan Baker to the Rays, perhaps signaling a bigger sell-off. (Top of show) (4:54) The Yankees are shifting their infield after releasing DJ LeMahieu. TAP IN to get 20% off Nex Playground, a $50 savings, in celebration of Amazon Prime Day! Play over 45 games including Fruit Ninja, …
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Tandem smoke this week as Briley and Corey smoke the new Montecristo Bardstown, a cigar collab between Ashton and Bardstown bourbon. We talk about our experience, FedEx not doing it's job, and some other notables. Enjoy. Cigars, background noise, Nutella, picky eaters and beyond. Stay smokey San Diego. Send us a text Support the show Welcome to the…
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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Nationals cleaning house a week before they'll make the #1 pick in the MLB Draft. (Top of show) (4:43) Ken has a gripe with the All-Star player ballot and weighs other All-Star snubs. Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! (10:28…
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Ken Rosenthal and Scott Braun react to MLB placing Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz on paid leave. (Top of show) (4:27) Dodgers icon Clayton Kershaw reaches 3000 strikeouts but the team loses Max Muncy in the process. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com and ent…
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Corey tries the La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol. Briley discusses his virtual tasting experience. Both ramble on about cigars, life, and the neighbor interrupting with his mower. Stogie tastings, flavor notes, silly banter and lots about cigars. Stay classy, stay smokey. Send us a text Support the show Welcome to the Cigar & Loungecast. We're you…
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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Mets putrid showing over the weekend as owner Steve Cohen preaches patience. (0:50) (3:26) The Phillies take the NL East lead but Ken is not all that impressed with Philly either. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (5:31) The Astros top the Cubs in Kyle Tucker’s return to Ho…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss MLB holding preliminary conversations with the Tampa Bay Rays about where to play home playoff games. (Top of show) (5:16) Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer returned Wednesday, what can he bring to the charging Jays? Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod *Referral Rewa…
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Quick rundown of what we did for Father's Day, some talk about cigars, an upcoming trip and what's going on in the world of Corey-Briley. Stogies, Father's Day, celebrations, libations, gifts, and eateries. Stay classy. Stay smoky. Send us a text Support the show Welcome to the Cigar & Loungecast. We're your hosts Briley and Corey. Pull up a chair,…
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Ken Rosenthal creates a new “meh” division of teams on the contending bubble. (Top of show) (8:34) He also reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies taking 2 of 3 from the New York Mets, and the San Francisco Giants winning the Rafael Devers “revenge series.” Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel you…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the brewing race in the AL East with the New York Yankees falling back to the pack. (Top of show) (2:10) The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are slipping behind the surging Los Angeles Dodgers. (5:53) Plus, more on the future Tampa Bay Rays outlook with the team in talks to be sold for $1.7 billion. …
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This week the guys talk about a lot of cigar-related topics like review scores, trying new stuff, stepping outside your comfort zone, and the nature of the industry. A candid discussion about stogies, industry happenings and lots of nonsense. Stay classy folks. Send us a text Support the show Welcome to the Cigar & Loungecast. We're your hosts Bril…
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Ken Rosenthal breaks down yesterday’s massive deal: the Boston Red Sox trading infielder Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. (Top of show) (11:34) Ken views the trade from the Giants lens. Where is Devers' best fit defensively and how will his bat play at Oracle Park? Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFres…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo dig into Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Civale requesting a trade after being shifted to the bullpen. (Top of show) (4:51) Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcántara might be turning a corner in his last two starts. Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code foul in lower case at https://www.chubbiessho…
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Ken Rosenthal hits how the Atlanta Braves dug themselves a bigger hole in San Francisco this weekend. (Top of show) (3:55) Can the Blue Jays and/or Rays catch the Yankees in the AL East? Try Huel with 15% OFF for New Customers today using code FOUL at https://huel.com/foul. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! (7:16) Ken previews the huge Do…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate if the New York Mets are baseball’s best team. (Top of show) (5:50) Plus, reaction to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred suggesting MLB will propose adding ABS for next season. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. (9:09) The Athletics are on a putrid stre…
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This week Briley talks about what's happening with the video game industry (the big guys are losing). We also throw in some movie quotes, anecdotes about windy accidents and lots of nonsense. You know, the usual. 90s gaming industry remastered, cigars, wind, everything in between. Prepare your ear holes. Send us a text Support the show Welcome to t…
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Ken Rosenthal reacts to Corbin Burnes leaving Sunday's game with an elbow injury. (Top of Show) (3:06) The Brewers are HOT: 7 straight wins and a weekend sweep of the Phillies. They're a thorn in the Cubs side in the NL Central again. (6:22) The Royals hope to jumpstart their struggling offense by adding #1 prospect Jac Caglianone to the mix. Get 2…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the Houston Astros are very much alive in the AL West, despite losing another starting pitcher to significant injury. (Top of Show) (4:18) The hosts also dive into how Pittsburgh Pirates superstar Paul Skenes continues to dominate. Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Ha…
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Briley goes off this week on a good old-fashioned Grind My Gears. This time we're talking about building a foundation and bad reactions to that. On writing, ghostwriting, cigars, nonsense, mini strokes and beyond. Sharpen your pencils. Send us a text Support the show Welcome to the Cigar & Loungecast. We're your hosts Briley and Corey. Pull up a ch…
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Ken Rosenthal unpacks the Red Sox sinking state, having lost Alex Bregman for the foreseeable future. (Top of Show) (3:25) The Rays 6-game home winning streak is powered by timely hitting and a dominant bullpen. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. (6:25) Ken highlights big weekend performances from Seiya S…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the likelihood of a Paul Skenes trade and the implications it has on the Pirates organization. (Top of show) (4:47) Ken breaks down the standouts from The Athletic's All-Quarter Century Team. (8:49) The Phillies are rolling. Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod *Referral R…
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This week we're back to talk about — you guessed it — cigars! Corey is in the hot seat, answering some questions about his career in the cigar industry. If you're interested in getting into the industry, there might be some knowledge nuggets in there for you. Questions, nonsense, cigars, and everything in between. Start your engines. Send us a text…
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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Orioles parting ways with manager Brandon Hyde and what this means for them at the trade deadline. (Top of show) (4:40) Ken gets to the current Rafael Devers hot streak and Boston's ongoing first base issues. (7:14) The Dodgers act fast with early-season roster moves that cut bait with cherished members of the franchise.…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the reinstatement of Pete Rose and its influence on Hall of Fame conversations. (Top of show) (6:41) Ken dives into the teams that are off to a shockingly hot start: Tigers, Padres, Cardinals, and Mariners. (11:44) The Baltimore Orioles are melting. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for lif…
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Ken Rosenthal shares why Red Sox ownership is mostly as fault with the unfolding Rafael Devers fiasco. (Top of Show) (7:17) The Rockies finally act on this historically bad start, but departing manager Bud Black doesn't deserve all the blame. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restricti…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the red-hot Seattle Mariners, winners of 9-straight series. (Top of show) (3:00) Plus, a look at Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Pressly’s negative trend to start the season. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL. (9:01) Ken spoke with Los Angeles Dodgers…
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We're back after a couple weeks off and both of us are in recovery, for different reasons. Also, we get into some recent cigar talk. What did you expect? Bubble gut, exhaustion, dehydration, recovery, cigars, and the standard nonsense. Let's go. Send us a text Support the show Welcome to the Cigar & Loungecast. We're your hosts Briley and Corey. Pu…
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Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Rangers shakeup: Jake Burger demoted, OC Donnie Ecker and Leody Taveras out (Top of Show). (3:27) Triston Casas' season is over and the Red Sox need to pivot at first base. (6:47) Ken thinks the Tigers, the AL's hottest team, can sustain their excellence for the long haul. (10:00) Ken has a new favorite player! Chandler …
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Ken Rosenthal and Tricia Whitaker discuss how one game can change a narrative for the Toronto Blue Jays following their comeback against the Boston Red Sox last night (Top of show). (2:51) The Texas Rangers are testing GM Chris Young's patience after another "power outage" Wednesday. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s sub…
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Ken Rosenthal discusses Mariners ace Logan Gilbert and Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow each headed to the injured list (Top). (1:59) The Yankees are taking the ball from Devin Williams for now. What's gone wrong with "The Airbender?" Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $6 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s. (2:58) Ken unpacks what could have b…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how baseball's best team right now resides in Queens after the Mets 7-0 homestand (Top of show). (6:34) The Cubs are riding high after two thrilling wins over the Dodgers. Chicago has reason for optimism after a grueling early-season schedule. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your f…
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Ken Rosenthal unpacks the double standard Braves manager Brian Snitker seemingly set when not addressing Jarred Kelenic's pimped single. (Top of Show) (6:59) Blake Treinen goes down, and the Dodgers bullpen injuries mount. Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life! (8:57) Yankees/R…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo debate if a current manager will soon find himself out of a job. (Top of show) (9:22) New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge continues his torrid April as the Yankees sweep the Kansas City Royals. Up next: a road series in their home Spring Training ballpark. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul t…
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Corey breaks down his recent trip to New Orleans and PCA 2025. We also discuss some new cigars, smoke some new cigars, and talk about general cigar BS. Cigars, PCA, new stuff, tips, and nonsense. The usual. Send us a text Support the show Welcome to the Cigar & Loungecast. We're your hosts Briley and Corey. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cold bev…
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Ken Rosenthal sizes up the Chicago Cubs pitching staff after losing Justin Steele for the season. (Top of show) (2:39) The Padres and Giants are the talk of the NL West after big weekends. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL. (8:13) Ke…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to more details surfacing in Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s monster extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. (Top of show) Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. (8:50) The hosts also dive into the Baltimore Orioles thin r…
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Cigars are back in a big way in this episode, not that we ever stopped talking about them. This week we go over new releases from PCA we're excited about and much more. New stuff, excitement, industry happenings and the kitchen sink. Send us a text Support the show Welcome to the Cigar & Loungecast. We're your hosts Briley and Corey. Pull up a chai…
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Ken Rosenthal breaks down last night's megadeal for Vlad Guerrero Jr. and where it ranks historically. (Top of Show) (5:38) The Phillies took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers over the weekend - is it too early to say NLCS preview? Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site f…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the flurry of contract extensions that have been signed during the first week of the season and discuss which of the deals are primed to age the best. (Top of Show) (8:48) The hosts analyze the Braves' ongoing struggles and debate whether it's too early to worry about their postseason hopes. Visit Homage.com/…
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Coming off a wonderful lost episode, where we smoked brisket for 10 hours, smoked new cigars and drank some fine sipping tequila, we discuss why the episode no longer exists. Oops. Banter. Podcast talk. Smoking new cigars. Minor announcements and nonsense. Send us a text Support the show Welcome to the Cigar & Loungecast. We're your hosts Briley an…
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Ken Rosenthal sets the record straight: the Torpedo bats are perfectly legal, and other teams besides the Yankees are using them. (4:42) Star power was on full display over the weekend. Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts and Juan Soto already etched signature 2025 moments. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order. (8:59)…
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Happy Opening Day! Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss the biggest storylines ahead of the 2025 season. The National League won't be a cakewalk for the Dodgers. Baseball's best teams reside in the "senior circuit." (Top of show) (2:45) The AL West feels up grabs between three teams. Plus, would a healthy Mike Trout be available at this year's tr…
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Ken Rosenthal discusses Red Sox #2 prospect Kristian Campbell making the Big League club. Boston's infield becomes clearer. (Top of Show) (3:18) The Guardians made a couple moves over the weekend to fortify the team in a tight AL Central. Go to GreenChef.com/territoryfree and use code territoryfree to get started with FREE salad for 2 months plus 5…
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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Los Angeles Dodgers sweep in the Tokyo Series, and discuss which National League team will challenge them this year. (Top of Show) (4:10) The hosts debate the Houston Astros making Jose Altuve the team’s primary left fielder. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code FOUL to get 50% off your first order. (…
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Just some small talk and silly banter between two bearded dudes. Nothing weird. Jokes. Podcast talk. Cigar talk. Tech review talk. Lots of smoking and laughing. Send us a text Support the show Welcome to the Cigar & Loungecast. We're your hosts Briley and Corey. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cold beverage, maybe light up a stogie with us -- if t…
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