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Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal is an American sportswriter, television reporter, and baseball insider best known for his coverage of Major League Baseball.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ken Rosenthal is an American sportswriter, television reporter, and baseball insider best known for his coverage of Major League Baseball. He has worked as a field reporter for Fox Sports’ MLB coverage since 2005 and has been a senior baseball writer for The Athletic since 2017.

Career

Rosenthal began his journalism career in print reporting and later became one of baseball’s most prominent national reporters. He has covered Major League Baseball for Fox Sports, MLB Network, and The Athletic, and has reported on the sport for more than three decades.

Broadcasting work

In addition to writing, Rosenthal appears on televised baseball coverage as a field reporter and insider. Fox Sports has used him on MLB postseason coverage since 2006, and he served as an in-studio reporter for MLB Network from 2009 to 2022.

Awards and recognition

Fox Sports describes Rosenthal as a two-time Sports Emmy Award winner. He is widely recognized for breaking baseball news and providing reporting during major MLB events.

Education and early life

Rosenthal was born in New York City on September 19, 1962. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1984 and began his journalism career after college.

Key facts

  • Rosenthal has covered baseball for more than three decades.
  • He joined Fox Sports’ MLB coverage in 2005 as a field reporter.
  • He became a senior baseball writer for The Athletic in August 2017.
  • He was an in-studio reporter for MLB Network from 2009 to 2022.
  • Fox Sports describes him as a two-time Sports Emmy Award winner.
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Canadian context

Rosenthal’s work is relevant to Canadian baseball audiences because he covers Major League Baseball news, including topics involving the Toronto Blue Jays and MLB-wide transactions and analysis.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ken Rosenthal?
Ken Rosenthal is an American sportswriter and television reporter known for his Major League Baseball coverage.
What does Ken Rosenthal do at Fox Sports?
He serves as a field reporter and insider for Fox Sports’ MLB coverage, including postseason broadcasts.
What is Ken Rosenthal’s role at The Athletic?
He is a senior baseball writer for The Athletic.
When was Ken Rosenthal born?
He was born on September 19, 1962.
Where did Ken Rosenthal study?
He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1984.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Rosenthal
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, Fox and The Athletic roles, MLB Network role
  2. Fox Sports — https://www.foxsports.com/personalities/ken-rosenthal/bio
    Supports: Fox Sports role, MLB postseason coverage, Sports Emmy Awards, The Athletic role
  3. The Athletic — https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/ken-rosenthal/
    Supports: Senior baseball writer role, long career covering MLB, Emmy recognition
  4. MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference — https://www.sloansportsconference.com/people/ken-rosenthal
    Supports: University of Pennsylvania graduation, Fox role, prior journalism background, awards