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We’re live from Las Vegas for the MLB GM Meetings, where front-office buzz is in full swing! Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down everything Robert has learned on the ground so far — from potential big spenders vs. quiet teams to the latest on Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, and Freddy Peralta.

The crew digs into Craig Breslow’s comments about needing a middle-of-the-order bat, what that means for Boston’s offseason, and how Alonso’s market could shape the rest of free agency. Plus: early trade chatter around Ketel Marte and Fernando Tatis Jr., the most unexpected nuggets from Vegas, and reactions to the latest award winners.

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The Baseball Insiders hosts Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray unveil the 2025 American League Silver Slugger winners—position by position—on an exclusive reveal show.

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📺 Watch the full NL Silver Slugger Reveal here → https://youtu.be/gAP_U7E4TNU

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American League Finalists for 2025 Silver Slugger Award:

-First Base: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays; Nick Kurtz, Athletics; Vinnie Pasquantino, Kansas City Royals

-Second Base: Jazz Chisholm Jr., New York Yankees; Brandon Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays; Jorge Polanco, Seattle Mariners

-Third Base: Alex Bregman, Boston Red Sox; Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays; José Ramírez, Cleveland Guardians

-Shortstop: Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays; Jeremy Peña, Houston Astros; Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals

-Outfield: Cody Bellinger, New York Yankees; Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins; Riley Greene, Detroit Tigers; Aaron Judge, New York Yankees; Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners; George Springer, Toronto Blue Jays

-Catcher: Shea Langeliers, Athletics; Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals; Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners

-DH: Yandy Díaz, Tampa Bay Rays; Brent Rooker, Athletics; George Springer, Toronto Blue Jays

-Utility: Maikel Garcia, Kansas City Royals; Zach McKinstry, Detroit Tigers; Ben Rice, New York Yankees

-Team: New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays

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The Baseball Insiders hosts Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray unveil the 2025 National League Silver Slugger winners—position by position—on an exclusive reveal show.

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🔥 Nov. 7th at 6pm ET: The 2025 American League Silver Slugger awards drop on this channel.

National League Finalists for 2025 Silver Slugger Award:

- First Base: Pete Alonso, New York Mets; Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers; Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves

-Second Base: Nico Hoerner, Chicago Cubs; Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks; Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers

-Third Base: Matt Chapman, San Francisco Giants; Manny Machado, San Diego Padres; Max Muncy, Los Angeles Dodgers; Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves

-Shortstop: Francisco Lindor, New York Mets; Geraldo Perdomo, Arizona Diamondbacks; Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies

-Outfield: Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks; Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs; Juan Soto, New York Mets; Kyle Stowers, Miami Marlins; Kyle Tucker, Chicago Cubs; James Wood, Washington Nationals

-Catcher: William Contreras, Milwaukee Brewers; Hunter Goodman, Colorado Rockies; Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers

-DH: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers; Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies; Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers

-Utility: Alec Burleson, St. Louis Cardinals; Jake Cronenworth, San Diego Padres; Brendan Donovan, St. Louis Cardinals

-Team: Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers

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Former first-round pick Anthony Kay joins Robert Murray to talk about life and baseball in Japan, why a two-seam/sinker unlocked his game, how he rebuilt his starter profile, and what he’s looking for as a free agent returning to MLB. We also get into culture shock (hello, beef tongue), pitch design, ground-ball strategy, and what he learned by studying teammates overseas.

0:00 – Back from Japan

0:28 – Culture Shock 101

1:47 – Beef Tongue Review

2:39 – The Foul-Off Problem

3:58 – Two-Seam to the Rescue

5:29 – Kay’s 6-Pitch Arsenal

6:23 – Bullpen Shift, Big Lessons

8:40 – Japan: Outs Greater Than Velo?

9:31 – Free-Agency Plan

10:15 – Studying the Aces

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The World Series has reached peak insanity — the Dodgers and Blue Jays went 18 innings in Game 3, breaking records and our brains in the process. Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray react to the chaos, from Bo Bichette’s wild baserunning blunder to the Dodgers’ unstoppable bullpen led by yet another Will Klein.

The crew also dives into the Orioles hiring Craig Albernaz as manager, what that means for Baltimore’s direction, and how front-office poaching could affect Stephen Vogt and the Guardians’ staff. Plus: updates on open managerial searches (Padres, Twins, Nationals, Braves, Rockies) and the surprising departure of Antoan Richardson from the Mets.

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The offseason is approaching fast — so which MLB prospects have the clearest paths to Opening Day roster spots in 2026? On this week’s Prospect Show, Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole break down three top names likely to make the leap from prospect to big leaguer this spring.

They also dive into front-office news as Paul Toboni and the Nationals poach the Pirates’ scouting director, discuss Esmerlyn Valdez’s ridiculous power surge (8 HRs in 29 ABs!), and revisit Adam’s Yankees-Marlins trade package for Sandy Alcantara and Anthony Bender.

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MLB insider Robert Murray sits down with Foster Griffin to unpack three seasons in Japan (NPB): adding a splitter and two-seamer, learning to turn lineups over, digging into usable scouting reports, and how living abroad with his family changed everything. From culture shock (yes, chicken sashimi!) to pitch-design breakthroughs and a return to MLB as a left-handed starter—this is the blueprint for a successful overseas reset.

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00:00 Welcome Foster Griffin!

00:31 Family life in Japan (safety, culture, lifestyle)

01:11 “Craziest foods” & embracing the culture

03:43 Breakfast in Japan vs. U.S.

04:14 Biggest baseball differences + Cooper cameo 🐶

04:41 Learning to be a starter again

05:07 Adding pitches (splitter, two-seamer) & why

06:21 Solving lefties: movement profiles & approach

07:22 Expanding the plate with a sweeper

08:47 “I’m a different pitcher now”

08:58 Seven-pitch arsenal (how each fits)

09:45 Why the two-seamer matters vs LHB

09:48 Who helped? Copying NPB splitter masters

10:36 Finding the splitter grip (trial & video)

11:14 How he uses the splitter (put-away philosophy)

12:28 Do many LHPs throw splitters?

13:14 Career perspective & advice that stuck

14:50 Role in MLB: Starter vs. bullpen

15:36 Thin LHP market + what’s next

16:00 What he’s eager to test back in MLB

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The Dodgers and Blue Jays are set for a massive 2025 World Series showdown, and the MLB hot stove is already heating up. Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down the first reactions to the matchup — including George Springer’s huge moment — and dig into the latest managerial hires and trade buzz around the league.

They discuss the Angels hiring Kurt Suzuki, how it compares to passing on Albert Pujols, and whether Pujols could land with the Padres or Orioles instead. The guys also touch on the Tony Vitello–Giants rumors, Nick Hundley’s future, and big-name buzz around Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta, and the Phillies’ offseason direction.

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It’s trade proposal season! On today’s Prospect Show, Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole grade hypothetical MLB offseason trade packages — and debate which ones might actually work in real life.

They break down deals like the Red Sox sending Jhostynxon Garcia, Connelly Early, and Franklin Arias for Joe Ryan, the Padres going big for Adley Rutschman, the Mets chasing Tarik Skubal, and the Yankees eyeing Sandy Alcantara and Anthony Bender. Who says no, and which team wins each trade?

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The MLB world was stunned as Padres manager Mike Shildt abruptly retired, signaling he’s likely done with the game. Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray react to the shocking news, discuss what’s next for San Diego, and break down how this impacts the MLB managerial market, including Albert Pujols and Torii Hunter in Anaheim.

They also dive into the Championship Series, where the Mariners have taken a surprising 2-0 lead over the Blue Jays, and the Dodgers keep surviving tight battles with the Brewers. Plus, updates on Kyle Tucker’s free agency, Nick Hundley’s future, and the latest buzz around Stephen Vogt.

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