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The Pirates finally pull the trigger on Derek Shelton—and special guest Emma Lingan is here to break it all down with Adam Weinrib. Was Shelton just a scapegoat? Can Don Kelly change anything? Or is it time to send Bob Nutting into orbit? Plus, Raffy Devers throws shade at Craig Breslow, and we react to the Pope's shocking AL Central allegiance. White Sox fans, you just got divine backup.

- Pirates Fire Derek Shelton

- Will Don Kelly help right the ship?

- Pirates Future?

- AL Central Gains a Pope!

- Rafael Devers Refuses to Play First...

- Which MLB Team would you contract or relegate first

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The Baseball Insiders are back as co-hosts Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib break down a wild week across MLB. The Mariners shock everyone by swiping a key piece from a division rival, while the NL West tightens. Can Jackson Merrill swing the NL West race? Plus, do the Cardinals have Paul Skenes figured out—and is Ryan Pressly the Cubs' secret weapon?

- Mariners Swipe a Division Rival

- Is Bret Boone the difference in Texas?

- Nolan Arenado Late Scratch

- Teoscar Hernandez Injury

- Could NL West be won or lost over next few weeks?

- Ryan Pressly...

- Do the Cardinals OWN Paul Skenes?

- LIVE Q&A

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The 2025 Minor League season is heating up, and The Baseball Insiders Prospect Edition is breaking it all down. Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole spotlight future position battles like George Lombard vs Anthony Volpe, Edgar Quero vs Kyle Teel, and perhaps Roman Anthony vs Triston Casas? PLUS, who's stock is RISING and who is FALLING.

- Future Position Battles Looming!

- George Lombard Jr. vs Anthony Volpe

- Edgar Quero vs. Kyle Teel

- Roman Anthony vs. Triston Casas

- Risers From Last Week

- Fallers From Last Week

- Evan Carter Has Returned to MLB!

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The Texas Rangers just made a major shakeup, firing Donnie Ecker — but will it actually change anything? Join Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib on this episode of The Baseball Insiders as they break down the Rangers' latest move, then shift gears to debate three of MLB’s most surprising early-season teams. Are the Mariners’ bats for real? Do the Tigers have staying power? And can the Athletics — yes, those A’s — keep up their shocking pace?

- Rangers Make a Change

- Donnie Ecker goes down...

- Seattle Mariners

- The ATHLETICS

- Detroit Tigers

- San Francisco Giants

- George Lombard Jr.

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The pressure is building across MLB—and on this week’s episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib break down five teams that could be heading for major shakeups. Should the defending champion Rangers shake up the offense? Will the Pirates make someone the scapegoat? Are the Angels ready to move on from Ron Washington or Perry Minasian? And is Rocco Baldelli safe in Minnesota as the Twins repeat their second-half slump? The panic button is out… who’s about to hit it?

- Pressing the Panic Button?!

- Boston Red Sox

- Texas Rangers

- Pittsburgh Pirates

- Los Angeles Angels

- Minnesota Twins

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The Mets bullpen takes a major hit as AJ Minter suffers a potentially season-ending injury. Can Brandon Waddell fill the gap, or will this force the Mets into deadline moves? Plus, we say goodbye to the brief Yuli Gurriel era in San Diego—do the Padres have enough firepower without him? And in Baltimore, Kyle Gibson’s struggles continue while Tomoyuki Sugano shows signs of life. Where do the Orioles turn next? All that and more in this week’s MLB rundown Co-hosts Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib break down a tough week across MLB.

- AJ Minter's Injury...

- Mets' Trade Deadline Plans?

- Kyle Gibson Doesn't Appear to be the Answer...

- Yuli Gurriel Era in San Diego

- Marlins New City Connects

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The 2025 Minor League season is heating up, and The Baseball Insiders Prospect Edition is breaking it all down. Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole spotlight the most impressive tools we've seen so far, debate the best 5-tool prospect in baseball, and update their weekly risers and fallers list based on recent performances. Which young stars are trending up — and which need a reset?

- Most Impressive Tools We've Seen in the Minors

- Best Hit Tool

- Best Power

- Best Speed

- Best Defense

- Best 5-Tool Prospect

- Risers From Last Week

- Fallers From Last Week

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Devin Williams has officially lost the Yankees closer role — can he turn it around, or is this the end of the road in New York? Plus, Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down the Dodgers' latest pitching injury woes, Tyler Glasnow’s setback, and why L.A. fans should be concerned. We also dive into Eugenio Suarez's homer binge not being enough for the Braves, and a disturbing incident involving a Guardians fan and Jarren Duran.

- Devin Williams Loses Closer Role in NYY

- Dodgers Pitching Injuries

- Tyler Glasnow Injured Again!

- Braves Luck Beginning to Turn?

- Jarren Duran Incident with Fan

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The Baseball Insiders returns with a special guest: Emma Lingan joins Adam Weinrib to break down the MLB headlines you need to know. From the Cubs crushing the Dodgers to Zach McKinstry turning heads, Anthony Volpe’s troubling cold streak, and one team that definitely doesn’t deserve its record…we cover it all. Who’s the most annoying team in baseball right now? Emma and Adam have strong opinions.

Plus: the Reds’ rollercoaster, weird bobblehead giveaways, and early-season chaos you might’ve missed.

- Biggest MLB Storylines This Week

- Stars That Caught Our Eyes This Week

- MLB's Most Annoying Team

- WEIR DRIFF OPP!

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The Mets are surging — but is it sustainable? Join Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib on this week’s episode of The Baseball Insiders as they break down New York’s red-hot April, the current MLB standings, and which teams are surprisingly underperforming (looking at you, not Atlanta).

Plus, we dive into recent breakout stars like Max Meyer and Caleb Durbin, the shockingly early Nick Kurtz call-up, and what the A’s might actually be thinking. Robert even empties his notebook with a few quick NFL Draft thoughts to close out the show.

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