Ken Rosenthal,

Ken Rosenthal is the senior baseball writer for The Athletic who has spent nearly 35 years covering the major leagues. In addition to his work as a journalist, Ken also works as a broadcaster and regular contributor to Fox Sports' MLB telecasts. He has won Emmy Awards in 2015 and 2016 for his TV reporting.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/ken-rosenthal/

90%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The article contains a bias towards the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) and its leadership.
  • There is also a potential conflict of interest as Ken Rosenthal has previously worked for Fox Sports which may have an interest in MLB news.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • The article contains a potential conflict of interest as Ken Rosenthal has previously worked for Fox Sports which may have an interest in MLB news.
  • There is also a potential conflict of interest as the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees are mentioned in the article, both teams that Fox Sports covers.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contains contradictions regarding the status and future plans of free agent Blake Snell.
  • There is also a potential conflict of interest as Ken Rosenthal has previously worked for Fox Sports which may have an interest in MLB news.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article contains deception regarding the status and future plans of free agent Blake Snell.
  • There is also a potential conflict of interest as Ken Rosenthal has previously worked for Fox Sports which may have an interest in MLB news.

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Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 As the MLB trade deadline approaches, several teams are making moves. The Miami Marlins are selling players like LHP Jesús Luzardo, Tanner Scott, Josh Bell, Bryan De La Cruz. Chicago White Sox may trade Luis Robert Jr., Garrett Crochet, Erick Fedde, Michael Kopech, Paul DeJong and Tommy Pham. Los Angeles Angels could trade Kevin Pillar, Luis Rengifo, Matt Moore, Taylor Ward and Tyler Anderson. Teams like Orioles and Cubs assess their positions with the deadline four weeks away.
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Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Controversial MLB umpire Angel Hernandez, known for inconsistent calls and lawsuits alleging racial discrimination, retired effective immediately after MLB approached him about the possibility this season. Hernandez began his career in 1991 and faced criticism for a large strike zone, quick ejections, and a lawsuit claiming discrimination. Despite controversy surrounding his retirement, he expressed gratitude for his major league career and contributions to promoting diversity. Critics have long called for Hernandez to leave the industry due to inconsistent calls. His three-decade career included two World Series assignments and eight League Championship Series.
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Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023 Shohei Ohtani's free agency decision is influencing the offseason plans of several MLB teams. The Los Angeles Angels could receive a compensatory pick if Ohtani signs with another team. The Toronto Blue Jays have been aggressively pursuing Ohtani and have reportedly made offers exceeding $500 million.