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Spring training games are finally here and they don’t count, but they absolutely matter. Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray (boots on the ground in Arizona) break down what to watch over the next month: the prospects we’re about to overreact to, the position battles that will shape Opening Day rosters, and the new faces in new places that will define camp.

Then we dig into the prospect buzz — including the Yankees’ flamethrower Carlos Lagrange — plus breakout candidates, rotation competitions like San Diego’s, and the best spring training parks to visit.

00:00 Spring training games are here!

01:10 Quick housekeeping: schedule, Discord, newsletter

02:55 New faces in new places: who Robert’s excited to watch

04:22 Alonso in Baltimore + Polanco at first base in Queens

05:55 Sneaky “new home” watch: Angels pitching intrigue

06:21 Prospects getting real looks early in camp

06:57 Carlos Lagrange hype + Connor Griffin + Kevin McGonigle

08:22 Split-squad chaos: will Connor Griffin travel?

10:25 The Lagrange dilemma: bullpen weapon vs starter future

13:12 How the Yankees should handle him (and why it’s tricky)

16:29 Breakout pick: Brewers’ Kyle Harrison — why Milwaukee believes

18:26 Position/rotation battles to watch: Padres + Walker Buehler angle

20:30 Favorite spring training venues (AZ + FL)

22:03 Wrap: what we’re tracking all month + upcoming shows

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Major news rocked baseball this week as Tony Clark suddenly stepped down as head of the MLB Players Association under a cloud of controversy. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down how players reacted behind the scenes and what this leadership shakeup means as the league inches toward a likely lockout. With negotiations already tense, does instability at the top make a prolonged labor fight even more inevitable — or could an interim leader actually strengthen the union’s position?

The show also shifts back to on-field drama, including Bryce Harper’s lingering frustration in Philadelphia and whether any scenario realistically leads to him finishing his career elsewhere. Plus, the Padres’ latest moves, updates on remaining free agents, and whether the Braves could still explore adding a veteran arm before camps fully ramp up.

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Spring Training is officially here, and early camp storylines are already reshaping roster battles across baseball. Adam Weinrib and prospect guru Eric Cole break down the Braves’ sudden rotation openings, why JR Ritchie could be pushed into real innings immediately, and how Atlanta might weigh internal options vs. late free-agent pitching depth. Then it’s off to Yankees camp, where Carlos LaGrange is touching triple digits, earning buzz as a potential bullpen weapon, and already trading heat with Aaron Judge. The guys also hit the Red Sox outfield/DH logjam with Roman Anthony heading to Team USA and what that could mean for Masataka Yoshida's future, check in on Murakami’s early BP power (and defensive questions) in Chicago, and close with the Mets’ defensive “run prevention” thesis and why Carson Benge is one of the most important upside plays in camp, especially after Juan Soto’s comments.

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Video Chapters:

00:00 Intro + spring training finally here

01:03 What we’re watching early in camp

02:23 Show schedule + Discord/Newsletter plug

03:01 Braves camp: injuries, openings, and JR Ritchie’s path

06:35 Year-one ceiling for Ritchie

07:44 Yankees camp: Carlos LaGrange hype + 102.6 vs Judge

10:09 Starter vs reliever debate (short-term vs long-term value)

13:04 Red Sox logjam: Roman Anthony WBC ripple + Yoshida question

16:16 Murakami early look: BP power vs real-game test

18:25 Mets run-prevention thesis + Juan Soto comments on Carson Benge

21:15 Wrap-up + what to watch next

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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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00:00 - Intro

03:03 - Caleb Durbin is a Boston Red Sox

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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Video Chapters:

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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