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Spencer Jones is mashing homers and flashing tools… but is his strikeout rate too much to ignore? On this Prospect Edition of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole dive into the most polarizing names making noise to open the 2025 MiLB season.

From Jones’ power-speed combo to Cade Horton’s electric (but wild) stuff and Chase Burns’ early outings, it’s a full breakdown of the highs and lows from some of the biggest prospect names in baseball. Plus, a brand-new Risers & Fallers segment and a welcome to the show for Nick Kurtz — are the A’s actually trying to win now?

- Polarizing Prospects Making Noise

- Spencer Jones

- Chase Burns

- Cade Horton

- CJ Kayfus?

- Risers From Last Week

- Fallers From Last Week

- Welcome to the Show, Nick Kurtz!

- Crowd Q&A!

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Is Tyler Soderstrom really on a Triple Crown pace?! On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib is joined by special guest Jessica Kleinschmidt to break down the most electric storylines of the MLB season so far — and yes, that includes the red-hot start from the Oakland A’s slugger.

Jessica also shares her thoughts on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s eyebrow-raising tweet about Braves manager Brian Snitker and his handling of Jarred Kelenic. Plus: most disappointing teams, biggest early surprises, and which preseason predictions might already need changing.

⚾ Don’t miss this wide-ranging conversation with one of baseball’s most plugged-in voices!

- Early Season A's Thoughts

- Tyler Soderstrom!

- Most Disappointing Teams So Far?

- Ronald Acuna Jr. Tweeting About Brian Snitker...

- Most Impressive Teams?

- Sticking By Your Preseason Predictions?

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The Orioles are in trouble — Grayson Rodriguez’s injury setback just made their rotation mess even messier. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib break down what Baltimore can (and should) do next.

Plus, Tyler Soderstrom leads the league in homers… could he be a first-time All-Star? What on earth are the Rockies doing bringing back Clint Hurdle? And Caleb Durbin makes his MLB debut — why Brewers fans should be very excited

- Tyler Soderstrom?!

- Orioles Woes Continue...

- Roman Anthony Update

- Why is Clint Hurdle back?!

- MLB Debut: Caleb Durbin!

- Robert Empties the Notebook!

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The Orioles are in trouble — Grayson Rodriguez’s injury setback just made their rotation mess even messier. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib break down what Baltimore can (and should) do next.

Plus, Tyler Soderstrom leads the league in homers… could he be a first-time All-Star? What on earth are the Rockies doing bringing back Clint Hurdle? And Caleb Durbin makes his MLB debut — why Brewers fans should be very excited

- Tyler Soderstrom?!

- Orioles Woes Continue...

- Roman Anthony Update

- Why is Clint Hurdle back?!

- MLB Debut: Caleb Durbin!

- Robert Empties the Notebook!

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Matt Shaw is heading back down — did the Cubs pull the plug too early, or was a reset necessary? Join Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib on this episode of The Baseball Insiders as they dive into what they’re hearing about the Cubs' top prospect, Chicago’s backup plan, and why the Brewers' pitching factory keeps churning out gems. Plus, Logan Henderson gets the call, Quinn Priester dominates, and we ask the question: Is the NL West secretly the best division in baseball?

- Cubs Send Matt Shaw Back Down...

- Brewers Promote Logan Henderson and Quinn Priester!

- NL West: Who's impressed the most?

- James Wood and the Nationals

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Join Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole on this week’s Prospect Edition of The Baseball Insiders as they break down the top names making noise across the minors. Is Nick Kurtz’s power surge enough to earn a call-up? Has Bubba Chandler done everything possible to prove he’s ready? And when will the Red Sox finally pull the trigger on Marcelo Mayer or Roman Anthony?

Plus, risers and fallers from the last week of action, and a quick discussion about which MLB rookies might be on the verge of demotion.

- Top Prospects Who Are Already Getting Closer to MLB

- Nick Kurtz

- Bubba Chandler

- Roman Anthony & Marcelo Mayer

- Risers From Last Week: Rodney Green Jr. & Alex Freeland

- Fallers From Last Week: Leo De Vries & Kyle Teel

- Anyone Getting Closer to Demotion Off MLB Roster?

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On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib dive into the rising extension buzz surrounding Kyle Tucker — and whether there’s any real traction. Plus, Jung Hoo Lee stole the show in the Bronx this weekend, doubling off Carlos Rodón twice and proving why he might be the Giants’ biggest offseason upgrade. The guys also break down the Orioles' wild Jeff Hoffman saga — from failed physical to extra-innings revenge — and what it says about Baltimore’s bullpen search.

- Kyle Tucker Extension Buzz

- Could the Twins Blow It Up and Trade Buxton?

- Jung Hoo Lee Arrives!

- Jeff Hoffman Revenge

- Luis Robert Market

- Yankees Making Trade for a Starting Pitcher?

- Cubs Trade Coming?

- Kyren Paris and the Angels

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Yasmani Grandal is headed to Boston! On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib break down what the Red Sox are getting in their new veteran catcher — and why Grandal passed on Atlanta earlier this year. Plus, the Braves are making headlines of their own: Craig Kimbrel’s return timeline is taking shape, and Spencer Strider just struck out 13 in a rehab start. Can Atlanta stay afloat until reinforcements arrive? The guys also dig into Jo Adell’s two-homer inning, Tampa’s wild new ballpark dimensions, and whether Kyle Tucker extension rumors have any legs.

- Yasmani Grandal to Boston

- Craig Kimbrel Timeline

- BETTER News for the Braves!

- Tampa Bay's New Ballpark...

- Kyle Tucker Extension?

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Corbin Burnes just revealed how close he came to signing with the Orioles — and the price tag might shock you. Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib break down the $180M offer and what it means for Baltimore’s front office moving forward. Plus, the Astros unload Rafael Montero in a surprise trade with the Braves, the Red Sox scramble at catcher after losing Connor Wong, and we sort through a brutal wave of injuries across MLB. Oh, and the Giants dropped their new City Connect jerseys… and they’re something.

- Rafael Montero to the Braves

- Brutal Injury Updates

- Corbin Burnes Opens Up

- Angels Updates

- New Giants City Connect

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Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole break down the biggest risers in Baseball America’s updated Top 100 Prospects list, including a huge leap from George Lombard Jr. and a steady climb from Kevin McGonigle. Is Konnor Griffin really on the same level as Roki Sasaki? The guys react to Geoff Pontes’ bold take and spotlight early MiLB standouts like Nick Kurtz, Chase Dollander, and Travis Bazzana. Plus, Zac Veen’s call-up, Andrew Painter’s rehab update, and how the Red Sox may have pulled off a sneaky steal in the Quinn Priester trade.

- Biggest Risers in Baseball America's NEW Top 100 Rankings

- George Lombard Jr.

- Kevin McGonigle

- Konnor Griffin

- STARS from First Week of MiLB Season

- Zac Veen Callup

- Andrew Painter Rehab

- Quinn Priester Trade

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