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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray react to another ugly Yankees playoff performance and debate whether the recurring mistakes and lack of execution in big moments should change how New York views Aaron Boone, especially with the Rays hardly dominating offensively themselves.

Plus, Kiké Hernandez does what he always seems to do in October as the Dodgers roll, the White Sox continue pushing their pitching staff to the limit, Adam and Robert revisit Chicago’s massive Garrett Crochet trade return, and Alex Cora’s decision not to manage in 2027 forces the Phillies to rethink their plans.

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Changes Coming for Yankees After Game 2 Disaster? Plus Alex Cora’s Decision | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray react to a chaotic opening weekend of the Division Series, starting with the controversial Padres-Brewers finish. Robert assesses the damage to his Padres World Series pick after huge at-bats from Gary Sánchez and Jackson Chourio before the guys turn to Drew Rasmussen’s dominant performance against the Yankees. Can Cam Schlittler help the Yankees answer in Game 2?

Plus, the White Sox continue finding bizarre ways to survive, Will Venable pushes every possible button and the Braves’ decision to use Chris Sale in relief against Philadelphia suddenly looks even more costly.

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down what comes next for the Phillies, Red Sox, Cubs and Astros after their Wild Card eliminations and Robert has plenty of offseason intel.

Could Alex Cora be headed to Philadelphia, and is Alec Bohm likely on his way out? Robert explains why a Sonny Gray return to Boston looks increasingly unlikely, why Roman Anthony’s health may be the Red Sox’s biggest offseason question and how the Cubs can address a roster that completely disappeared against San Diego.

Plus, could Houston entertain a Jeremy Peña trade after an ugly end to its season, are the Padres even more dangerous than Robert expected, and should we start believing in the White Sox?

Chapters:

0:00 Four Eliminations, Four Huge Offseasons

1:42 Robert’s Torey Lovullo & Managerial Intel

3:48 Phillies Face a Massive Offseason

6:12 Who Can Philadelphia Actually Move?

8:30 Alex Cora to the Phillies?

11:35 Red Sox Clubhouse Fallout

13:28 Is Sonny Gray Done in Boston?

15:19 Red Sox’s Biggest Offseason Question

17:45 What Happened to the Cubs?

18:35 Padres Look Even More Dangerous

19:58 Cubs’ Offseason Problems

20:57 Is the Astros Dynasty Over?

22:50 Could Houston Trade Jeremy Peña?

23:27 Are the White Sox For Real?

25:46 Yankees-Rays & Division Series Preview

26:31 Final Thoughts

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Phillies, Red Sox, Cubs & Astros Are OUT — Robert Murray on What’s Next? | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Will Laws to react to a wild opening day of the MLB postseason!

Cam Schlittler continued his incredible run against Boston while Ben Rice exploded at the plate, but what should the Yankees make of Roman Anthony’s injury? Then, the guys break down Philadelphia’s bold Jhoan Duran gamble and whether the Phillies’ roster construction is finally catching up with them. Plus, did everyone underestimate the White Sox, can Robert’s Padres finish off the Cubs after Michael King’s huge outing, should the Brewers be nervous about San Diego, and should MLB consider playoff re-seeding?

00:00 — Wild Card chaos, World Series picks & what’s ahead

01:26 — Can the Red Sox come back after Game 1?

03:48 — Phillies’ bullpen gamble BACKFIRES

05:35 — Are the Phillies on the brink of elimination?

09:01 — Did the Phillies blow the trade deadline?

10:51 — Yankees vs. Red Sox: Who has the edge?

12:09 — Cam Schlittler & Ben Rice STEAL the show

15:04 — Schlittler’s shocking pitching adjustment

16:40 — Are the White Sox about to STUN the Astros?

22:21 — Robert Murray DOUBLES DOWN on the Padres

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Adam Weinrib and FanSided prospect expert Eric Cole break down the young players who made the biggest impression during the minor-league postseason and the prospects who could suddenly become October X-factors in the majors.

The guys dive into Jarlin Susana’s dominant playoff run and MLB ceiling, Bryan Rincon’s breakout season and Francisco Lindor comp, and what Arjun Nimmala, Tyler Bremner, David Shields, Blake Mitchell and Kendry Chourio showed during their postseason runs.

Then, the focus shifts to October: could Josue De Paula swing a playoff game for the Dodgers, and just how wild could a Payton Tolle vs. Cam Schlittler matchup get? Plus, Braiden Ward, Carlos Lagrange and the possibility of players making their MLB debuts on the postseason stage.

Chapters:

0:00 MLB Playoffs & Prospect Show Intro

3:48 Biggest MiLB Playoff Standouts

4:04 Jarlin Susana’s MLB Ceiling

6:29 Bryan Rincon’s Breakout Season

9:42 Angels Prospects Win a Championship

12:55 Are We Underrating the Royals’ Future?

15:54 MiLB Playoff Takeaways

16:14 Josue De Paula: Dodgers’ October Wild Card

19:54 Payton Tolle vs. Cam Schlittler

23:03 MLB Debuts During the Playoffs?!

25:05 Should the Yankees Risk It?

25:39 Final Thoughts

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Prospects Who Stood Out in Minor-League Playoffs + World Series Wild Cards | The Baseball Insiders

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The 2026 MLB postseason is here, and Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray are previewing every Wild Card Series before October gets underway.

The Phillies survived the final weekend to set up a showdown with the Braves, while the Astros punched their ticket and now face a White Sox team that finished 81-81. Plus, the guys break down a Yankees-Red Sox rivalry series loaded with moving pieces, Robert gets another chance to defend his Padres prediction against the Cubs, and they reveal whether anything has changed their World Series outlook.

00:00 — MLB Postseason Is Finally Here

03:14 — Phillies Survive a MASSIVE Collapse

07:25 — Can the Phillies Shock the Braves?

11:29 — Yankees vs. Red Sox Is Must-See

22:52 — Padres vs. Cubs Playoff Breakdown

25:07 — Astros vs. White Sox: Who Advances?

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Who Do You Trust in October?! Full MLB Wild Card Preview | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down Robert’s conversations with agents and people around baseball about the looming MLB lockout and his message is clear: it’s going to get ugly.

Before the labor deep dive, Adam and Robert react to the White Sox’s remarkable playoff turnaround, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 40-40 season and a suddenly vulnerable Phillies team trying to hold off the Diamondbacks during a chaotic final weekend.

Chapters:

0:00 MLB’s Chaotic Final Weekend

2:26 White Sox Turnaround vs. PCA’s 40-40 Season

4:37 Are the Phillies About to Collapse?

8:20 Robert Murray’s MLB Lockout Intel

9:12 Players WON’T Budge on a Salary Cap

12:45 MLB’s Biggest Labor Disconnect

14:38 Is an International Draft Coming?

17:22 What Happens to Free Agency Before the Lockout?

18:55 Could Tarik Skubal Sign Before the Lockout?

22:31 Agents’ Message to Rob Manfred

24:07 Final Weekend & Postseason Outlook

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MLB Lockout WARNING: Insider Robert Murray Reveals What Agents Are Saying | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray welcome Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci to break down a huge week of news before the MLB postseason begins.

The Mets have committed to Andy Green on a three-year deal, while the Red Sox removed Chad Tracy’s interim tag and further tied their future to Craig Breslow. So, what do those decisions mean for Alex Cora and the Phillies?

Tom also weighs in on how the Yankees can navigate the Wild Card round without Aaron Judge and which contenders deserve more respect entering October. Plus, Robert shares what he learned from conversations around baseball about the looming work stoppage, and Tom discusses what it could take to bridge the divide over a salary cap.

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the biggest questions with the postseason nearly here, starting with a chaotic NL Wild Card race between the Cubs, Padres, Phillies and Diamondbacks.

Then, they dive into major injury concerns surrounding Alex Bregman and Aaron Judge and what their uncertain availability could mean for the Red Sox and Yankees in October. Plus, Yordan Alvarez sounds off after a brutal Astros weekend, the guys debate Boston’s Wild Card rotation, and another pair of bizarre Tropicana Field catwalk moments raises an uncomfortable question: what happens if one decides a playoff game?

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the biggest storylines with the postseason approaching, starting with Robert’s latest reporting on a Cade Cavalli extension and Tarik Skubal’s interesting comments during the Dodgers’ division celebration.

Then, it’s finally time to give the Rays their respect: are they the team to beat in the American League? The guys also break down the White Sox-Guardians battle, Rangers-Astros race, debate MLB’s playoff format and reseeding, and Robert shares new intel on what could become a major issue in the upcoming CBA negotiations.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & Latest MLB News

0:42 Cade Cavalli Extension Is Close

3:18 Did Tarik Skubal Hint at His Dodgers Future?

7:02 It’s Time to Respect the Rays

10:58 Are the Rays the Team to Beat in the AL?

13:01 Robert’s Rays Playoff Breakout Pick

14:49 White Sox Fighting for Their Playoff Lives

17:24 Astros vs. Rangers & the AL Wild Card

20:25 Should MLB Change the Playoff Format?

24:22 Robert Murray’s Latest CBA & Lockout Intel

25:38 Final Thoughts

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The Rays Are the Team to BEAT?! + Tarik Skubal Dodgers Buzz | The Baseball Insiders

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