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Could MLB free agency be about to change forever?

Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down the owners' shocking CBA proposal that would cap free-agent contracts at five years, eliminate qualifying offers and deferrals, and what it could mean for the future of baseball.

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Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson joins Adam Weinrib to discuss the Cubs' playoff push, the intensity of the Cubs-Brewers rivalry, the resurgence of Cubs-White Sox baseball, and what makes World Cup soccer crowds unlike anything else in sports.

Swanson also shares his thoughts on the MLB trade deadline, why pitching remains the biggest priority for contenders, and what it means to have the 2027 MLB All-Star Game coming to Wrigley Field.

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Video Chapters:

0:00 Soccer Crowds vs. Baseball Crowds

0:19 Dansby Swanson Joins the Show

0:45 World Cup Fever in the Swanson Household

1:48 Watching Soccer During Baseball Season

2:50 Which MLB Crowds Compare to World Cup Atmospheres?

4:39 Why Cubs-White Sox Feels Different Again

5:18 Cubs-Brewers vs. Braves-Mets Rivalry Debate

6:22 The Most Intense Series of Swanson's Career

6:47 Cubs Trade Deadline Expectations

7:31 Wrigley Field Hosting the All-Star Game

8:19 Final Thoughts

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Dansby Swanson on Cubs-White Sox, MLB’s Best Rivalries & the Cubs’ Trade Deadline Plans | The Baseball Insiders

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The MLB trade deadline conversation is getting louder by the day.

Sports Illustrated's Nick Selbe joins Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray to break down the Cubs' growing pitching concerns after another injury scare, what Kyle Tucker's struggles and recent absence mean for the Dodgers, and whether the Twins are truly serious about keeping Byron Buxton off the market.

Plus, Rafael Devers continues to make headlines in San Francisco, Buster Posey's response to the growing controversy, and the latest on which Giants could actually be moved before the deadline. Plenty of rumors, contenders under pressure, and big decisions looming across baseball.

00:00 - Intro

03:34 - Cubs Pitching Problem Gets WORSE

07:55 - Kyle Tucker's Dodgers Struggles

13:57 - Byron Buxton Trade Rumors Return

18:20 - Rafael Devers vs. the Media

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MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Cubs Desperate for Pitching, Kyle Tucker Reset, & Buxton Buzz | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib returns and immediately discovers that the 2026 MLB Draft landscape looks completely different than when he left.

Adam and Eric Cole break down the growing uncertainty at the top of the draft, why Vahn Lackey has emerged as a legitimate contender for the No. 1 overall pick, and which College World Series performers helped themselves the most.

Plus, the latest Tarik Skubal trade speculation, prospects whose value is rising ahead of the deadline, and another edition of Risers & Fallers. If you're trying to keep up with draft season, prospect rankings, and trade deadline movement, this episode has you covered.

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Chapters:

00:00 Welcome Back!

01:30 What Changed In The MLB Draft?

05:00 Vahn Lackey & The No. 1 Pick Debate

09:00 Why Teams Value Catchers So Differently

13:00 College World Series Stock Watch

17:00 Trade Deadline Prospect Movement

19:00 Which Teams Can Land Tarik Skubal?

21:30 Risers Of The Week

23:15 Fallers Of The Week

25:15 Final Thoughts & Outro

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MLB Draft Chaos?! New No. 1 Pick Emerges + Tarik Skubal Trade Battle Heats Up | The Baseball Insiders

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The MLB trade deadline rumor mill is heating up.

Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down the latest buzz surrounding Tarik Skubal, including reports linking the Tigers ace to the Yankees and Dodgers, whether the Braves could emerge as a dark horse, and what a realistic trade package might look like.

They also discuss the Red Sox's aggressive scouting efforts ahead of the deadline, Craig Breslow's future in Boston, underrated trade candidates who deserve more attention, Ryan Jeffers and the Twins' direction, and whether more fringe contenders could unexpectedly join the seller's market.

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Latest Trade Deadline Rumors: Tarik Skubal, Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox | The Baseball Insiders

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Sports Illustrated's Will Laws joins Robert Murray to break down the rapidly evolving MLB trade market.

With the Giants reportedly more open to moving established players, Robert and Will discuss which names could attract the most attention, examine the growing buzz around Angels left-hander Reid Detmers, identify the front offices facing the most pressure ahead of the deadline, discuss Tanner Scott's return and what it means for the Dodgers, look at Pete Crow-Armstrong's incredible breakout season, and debate whether Taylor Ward might be one of the most underrated trade candidates available this summer.

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MLB Trade Market Heating Up: Giants, Detmers & Surprise Targets | The Baseball Insiders

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It's been one full year since the Rafael Devers trade shook Major League Baseball, and Robert Murray and Emma Lingan revisit one of the most debated deals in recent memory.

They break down what we've learned since the trade, discuss Tarik Skubal's return to the mound and what it means for Detroit moving forward, examine top Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt's promotion, explore potential Phillies outfield targets, look at possible catching solutions for the Pirates and Padres, debate whether the Astros are truly headed toward selling, and marvel at the incredible pitching performances from Jacob Misiorowski and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Plenty of trade deadline buzz, prospect talk, and big-picture MLB discussion on today's Baseball Insiders.

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Skubal Is Back, Phillies Are Buying & The Astros Might Not Sell? | The Baseball Insiders

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Tarik Skubal's stunning return from elbow surgery has completely changed the conversation surrounding the Tigers and the MLB trade deadline.

Robert Murray and Cody Williams discuss whether Detroit could still move its ace, why Craig Breslow remains under scrutiny despite public support from Red Sox ownership, Shohei Ohtani's latest injury concern, Reid Detmers emerging as a fascinating trade candidate, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return to the injured list, growing speculation around Lars Nootbaar's future in St. Louis, and why the Royals may be reluctant to move key starters despite another disappointing season.

Plus, plenty of deadline insight and front-office analysis from around baseball.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome with Robert Murray & Cody Williams

01:50 Craig Breslow’s Red Sox future

07:13 Tarik Skubal is already back

12:00 Shohei Ohtani injury concern

15:20 Reid Detmers trade buzz

18:20 Ronald Acuña Jr. back on the IL

21:16 Lars Nootbaar trade possibility

23:39 Royals unlikely to move Wacha or Lugo

26:37 Final thoughts

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Ronald Acuña Jr. Back On The IL + MLB Trade Market Buzz | The Baseball Insiders

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Robert Murray and Sports Illustrated's Nick Selbe break down a busy week around baseball, including the Brewers extending rising prospect Luis Lara, Braden Montgomery's highly anticipated debut, and the bizarre scene in Pittsburgh as Pirates fans taunted Shohei Ohtani before the Dodgers exploded offensively.

They also discuss the Astros trade speculation surrounding Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña, the Cubs' continued slide and search for answers, the Cardinals unexpectedly finding themselves in contention during a supposed transition year, and the growing concerns surrounding a Padres team still trying to find consistency.

00:00 - Intro

02:47 - Brewers Extend Luis Lara

06:15 - Braden Montgomery's Debut

10:31 - Pirates Fans vs. Shohei Ohtani

13:58 - Astros Shut Down Trade Rumors

16:50 - Cubs Continue to Slide

20:26 - Cardinals Exceeding Expectations

24:20 - Padres...

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Cubs Freefall Continues + Astros Trade Rumors? | The Baseball Insiders

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Tarik Skubal's rehab timeline is turning heads across baseball after a dominant scoreless outing barely a month removed from elbow surgery. Robert Murray and Emma Lingan discuss what his rapid recovery means for the Tigers, his trade value, and the entire deadline landscape.

Plus: Max Kepler lands with Arizona, the Padres search for answers amid offensive struggles, the White Sox consider buying, Jed Hoyer's comments on the Cubs' deadline outlook, Milwaukee's biggest roster needs, and whether Aroldis Chapman could become one of the most sought-after relievers on the market.

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Tarik Skubal's Shockingly Fast Return Changes Everything | The Baseball Insiders

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