Spring Training has arrived, but the February free-agent market is still moving, especially for pitchers who still don’t have a home. Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the latest on Zac Gallen’s situation (and which teams still make sense), plus a few under-the-radar arms to watch as camps open. Then they dive into the ugly Nick Castellanos ending in Philadelphia, why teams waited him out, and what a realistic landing spot looks like now. Finally, they run a Spring Training “Something or Nothing?” gauntlet: the Mets keeping Bo Bichette at third while Francisco Lindor recovers, the Giants pairing Luis Arraez with Ron Washington to try to salvage his defense, the White Sox’s Luisangel Acuña “switch-hitter” mix-up, and the Astros signaling another move could be coming.

0:00 Welcome to Spring Training + pitching market still active

1:09 How to support the show (Join/Discord/Newsletter)

2:09 Zach Gallen market update + best remaining arms

4:24 Why the pitching market has to move fast now

4:46 Nick Castellanos released: what happened in Philly

5:59 When/where Castellanos signs next

9:29 “Something or Nothing?” Mets: Bichette stays at 3B during Lindor injury

12:35 “Something or Nothing?” Giants: Arraez + Ron Washington defense project

15:55 “Something or Nothing?” White Sox: Acuña ‘switch-hitter’ flub + rebuild direction

20:20 Astros move watch: what’s next after the latest trade

21:35 Wrap-up + next live show schedule

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Justin Verlander is back in Detroit, and the pitching market just got even more fascinating. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down when the Tigers reunion started to feel real, what Verlander’s return means for a suddenly loaded Detroit rotation, and whether the Tigers now boast one of the deepest staffs in baseball.

The guys also dive into the still-clogged pitching market as Spring Training approaches, why Verlander found a home before other notable arms, and what happens next. Plus, some eyebrow-raising developments in Mets camp involving Francisco Lindor and defensive alignment decisions, and a surprising Caleb Durbin move that leaves big questions for both the Red Sox and Brewers.

00:00 - Intro

02:47 - Justin Verlander to the Tigers

13:34 - Marcell Ozuna to the Pirates

17:10 - Caleb Durbin to Boston

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The Baseball Insiders Prospect Show is back with a deep dive into one of the most puzzling trades of the offseason. Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole break down why the Red Sox moved quickly to acquire Caleb Durbin, what he actually brings to Boston, and why the Brewers may have cut bait too early on a Rookie of the Year finalist. Plus: pressure mounts on Jett Williams and Cooper Pratt, and we debate Kyle Harrison’s true ceiling in Milwaukee’s pitching lab.

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08:27 - Why did the Brewers cut bait?

12:47 - What's Kyle Harrison's ceiling in the Brewers lab?

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The World Baseball Classic rosters are officially out, and the debate is already heating up. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib is joined by special guest Jessica Kleinschmidt to break down the biggest WBC storylines, which teams should be considered favorites, and what to watch as the tournament approaches.

The conversation then shifts to the MLB offseason, including which teams did the most to actually threaten the Dodgers, which front offices came up short, and which clubs deserve far more credit for the work they’ve done.

00:00 - Intro

01:16 - Super Bowl Hangover

04:30 - World Baseball Classic Roster Reveal

10:37 - Who is the favorite to threaten the Dodgers?

14:43 - Who impressed you the least?

18:43 - Who deserves more credit for their offseason?

22:22 - RIP Terrance Gore

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Spring training is basically here, which means prospect roster battles are about to get real. On this episode of the Baseball Insiders Prospect Show, Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole run through five prospects who could legitimately compete for Opening Day roster spots (or force early-season call-ups), including Kevin McGonigle and Detroit’s win-now push, Brendan Sproat and the Brewers’ pitching machine, JJ Wetherholt as the Cardinals search for hope, an Angels arm who could get rushed (because… Angels), and Connor Griffin with the Pirates’ Opening Day question. Plus, we close with a quick Minor League Promotions Corner rant you won’t want to miss. Subscribe for more Prospect Show episodes weekly and Baseball Insiders live streams.

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00:00 Spring training is HERE (and it’s freezing)

01:20 The offseason cadence felt weird — now it’s go time

02:32 What we mean by “real Opening Day shot”

03:09 How to catch the Prospect Show + Discord/Newsletter

04:08 1) Kevin McGonigle (Tigers)

09:33 2) Brendan Sproat (Brewers)

13:06 3) JJ Wetherholt (Cardinals)

14:47 4) George Klassen (Angels)

17:03 5) Connor Griffin (Pirates)

20:46 Minor League Promotions Corner: Yard Goats/Rock Cats rant

22:00 Wrap

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The Brendan Donovan trade is finally real and it’s a weird, layered return with a three-team twist, prospects, and draft capital. So… did the Cardinals actually get fair value from Seattle? Or did they cash out too early instead of waiting for the deadline?

Plus: Framber Valdez heads to the Tigers after the Pirates rumors, and Boston’s next move after missing on Donovan (Matt Shaw? IKF as the “last piece”??).

Emma Lingan (FanSided MLB, The Hockey News) joins Adam Weinrib for Thursday's show.

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The Giants finally made their move and it reshapes what’s left of the market.

On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down Luis Arraez signing with the San Francisco Giants on a one-year deal, why he turned down multi-year offers to play second base, and how his fit looks alongside Rafael Devers in a fascinating infield alignment.

Plus:

-What Arraez’s signing means for the trade outlook of Brendan Donovan and Nico Hoerner

-Why Eugenio Suárez chose the Reds over the Pirates — and what Pittsburgh does next

-With the offensive market drying up, which arm moves the pitching market forward?

Where does MLB’s offseason go from here?

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Friday night chaos: the Minnesota Twins and Derek Falvey part ways in a shocking front office move and we break down what it could mean for Minnesota, the timing, and what’s next for Falvey around the league.

Then we hand out offseason awards (who got closer to a title, who left money on the table, and which fanbase has the biggest right to be annoyed), and we preview what could be the next pitching domino as spring training creeps closer — including names like Framber Valdez and Zac Gallen, plus why Baltimore might still have a major splash left.

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00:00 Frigid Friday intro + show setup

00:20 Twins bombshell: Derek Falvey out

02:10 Why this timing is wild (and what happened in MN sports)

04:32 What’s next for Falvey? (advisor vs. new front office role)

07:36 Weekend watch: pitching market (Valdez/Gallen)

09:32 Offseason Awards: who gained the most ground

10:40 AL/NL picks (Orioles + Mets love)

13:16 “Ticket to the Limit” award: who didn’t do enough

16:00 “I got a lot of problems with you people” fanbase award

20:19 One more big splash? Orioles as the team to watch

21:33 Wrap + schedule

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The free agent market is finally starting to warm up — but some moves still feel stuck.

On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the return of Aaron Sanchez, which free agents have the hottest markets right now (including Zac Gallen), and why a seemingly preordained Framber Valdez–Orioles connection is taking so long to materialize.

Plus, what the Twins’ drama-free Joe Ryan deal might signal, and a quick prospect check-in as Jesus Made heads to Brewers spring training with other top names like Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle on the radar.

00:00 - Intro

03:28 - The Return of Aaron Sanchez?

05:35 - Which organizations do you trust to develop players?

07:00 - Which free agent market is the hottest right now?

09:28 - Framber Valdez updates?

13:12 - MLB Rumor Q&A

20:43 - Does anyone fit the White Sox?

22:38 - Biggest playoff dark horse this season?

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The Top 100 prospect lists are dropping from every direction and we’re breaking down what matters. Adam Weinrib and prospect expert Eric Cole debate whether the consensus top tier is actually a “lock,” react to the wildest comps, and dig into some of the biggest year-over-year risers on Pipeline’s list.

Plus: the Yankees’ international free agency situation has officially entered “It’s definitely weird” territory — severed pre-agreements, missed bonuses, and a conspiracy-theory explanation that might be the only thing that makes sense.

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00:00 Prospect Edition intro + Tucker shock

00:00 Top 100 prospect lists are everywhere

02:26 Who actually deserves #1–3? (Connor Griffin talk)

08:23 Biggest surprises & wild rankings/comps

12:38 Pipeline’s rapid risers (skepticism + why)

16:09 Why Ethan Salas (and others) slid

17:47 Yankees international FA chaos: “It’s definitely weird”

22:09 Wrap + where to find the show

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