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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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Video Chapters:

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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The snow cleared — but the MLB market is still moving slowly.

On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray check in on the trade and free-agent landscape after a quiet winter storm weekend, including why Brendan Donovan now looks unlikely to move, what to make of Giants–Nationals rumblings around CJ Abrams, and whether San Francisco still has another move lined up.

Plus, the latest on the mid-tier free agent pitching market, including Lucas Giolito buzz with the Tigers, and which notable free agent could be waiting all the way until Spring Training to sign.

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00:00 - Intro

03:16 - Where does the trade market stand now?

04:11 - Brendan Donovan update?

06:30 - Giants sign Harrison Bader

09:10 - Last pieces of the free agent pitching market

13:02 - Who stays unsigned until Spring Training?

17:26 - Blue Jays done?

19:47 - What is Suarez waiting for?

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The MLB hot stove just detonated again. Mackenzie Gore is traded to the Texas Rangers in a surprise five-for-one that nobody saw coming, and it hits just as the Freddy Peralta market closes with Peralta landing in Queens to cap a massive Mets week. Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray break down what the Gore trade means for Texas and Washington, why the Nationals finally moved him, and what the ripple effects look like for contenders who missed out on Peralta.

Plus: with Cody Bellinger back in the Bronx, are the New York Yankees actually finished — or do they still need to add a starter and fix a bullpen that remains a glaring question mark? We also dig into the growing Jason Domínguez trade buzz and what kind of return would (and wouldn’t) make sense.

00:00 Gore trade shocks the market

02:27 What the Rangers gave up (and why)

06:27 Mets land Freddy Peralta — are they finished?

14:39 Yankees after Bellinger: what’s next?

20:32 Domínguez trade buzz + wrap-up

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Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees have reached agreement on a free agent contract, and the MLB offseason shifts once again. Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB Insider Robert Murray break down what the Bellinger deal means for the Yankees, how quickly the Luis Robert Jr. situation came together for the Mets, and whether New York’s two teams are now competing for fallback options like Austin Hays or Freddy Peralta. They also discuss growing MLB owner outrage after the Tucker and Bichette signings, renewed salary cap fears, and updates on Framber Valdez and the quietly unresolved Luis Arraez market.

00:00 - Intro

03:39 - Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets

09:03 - Cody Bellinger Off the Market

12:19 - Will Freddy Peralta be moved?

14:50 - Framber Valdez Options

17:37 - Luis Arráez?

19:15 - Eugenio Suárez?

21:14 - Salary Cap Possibility

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Kyle Tucker is off the board — and of course he’s a Dodger. In this Prospect Edition of Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and FanSided prospect guru Eric Cole react to the Tucker shocker, unpack why “Dodgers broke baseball” is the debate that won’t die, and dive into the Freddy Peralta trade rumor machine: what LA could realistically offer, what Milwaukee actually wants, and which teams (Orioles, Red Sox, Mets, Braves) can outbid the Dodgers without blinking. Plus: Hall of Fame Day quick hits, the Dalton Rushing-to-Boston rumor that keeps resurfacing, and early Bowman Draft thoughts — what we’re chasing, what we’re avoiding, and how release week prices are warping the market.

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Chapters:

00:00 Prospect Edition intro + Tucker shock

00:27 Tucker fallout + “Dodgers broke baseball” debate

04:03 Freddy Peralta rumors + why LA is linked

06:15 What a Peralta package could look like

08:33 Who can outbid the Dodgers? Orioles/Red Sox/Mets/Braves

11:05 Red Sox priorities: bat vs pitcher

14:06 Dalton Rushing rumor breakdown

17:26 Bowman Draft week 1: prices, targets, strategy

21:48 Wrap-up + next episode

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The biggest move of the offseason finally dropped — and it set off chaos everywhere else.

Kyle Tucker is a Los Angeles Dodger on a massive $240M deal, and the Mets respond by pivoting to a shocking Bo Bichette contract—sending the entire MLB market into chaos. Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray break down how the Tucker sweepstakes flipped late, why the Mets’ pivot matters, what it means for Cody Bellinger’s price and timeline, plus where teams like the Blue Jays and Red Sox go next.

00:00 Intro + why we went live

00:12 Tucker to the Dodgers: deal + how it came together

04:20 Blue Jays fallout + pivot options

05:23 Mets shocker: Bo Bichette deal + what it changes

08:48 Cody Bellinger market: Yankees/Phils/Jays ripple effects

11:03 “Dodgers broke baseball” debate + CBA implications

16:05 Red Sox pivot: trade targets + next bat

18:15 Skubal talk: Tigers timeline + deadline vs next winter

20:03 Realmuto buzz + weekend watchlist / wrap

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Did the Mets just reset the top of the market?

On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the Mets’ reported $50M-per-year offer to Kyle Tucker and whether it makes them the clear frontrunner or simply forces competitors to respond. Plus, why the Yankees may be getting more creative with Cody Bellinger, where things stand for Bo Bichette after his Phillies meeting, and what Brian Cashman is really doing with the Ryan Weathers four-for-one trade.

Is the market finally about to move in a big way?

00:00 - Intro

02:43 - Ranger Suarez to Boston

04:12 - Bo Bichette Phillies Zoom Call

08:17 - Mets make HUGE Kyle Tucker Play

11:00 - Are the Yankees still a FIT for Cody Bellinger?

13:39 - Brian Cashman's Ryan Weathers trade

20:08 - Updates on Eugenio Suarez

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