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Tarik Skubal trade speculation continues to grow as the deadline approaches, but will the Tigers actually move their ace?

Robert Murray and Sports Illustrated's Nick Selbe discuss Skubal's market, CJ Abrams unexpectedly surfacing in trade rumors, Luis Arraez potentially becoming one of the most sought-after bats available, the Red Sox's difficult decisions as potential sellers, the White Sox's unique deadline position, and whether the Cubs have what it takes to turn their season around.

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Robert Murray and Cody Williams break down MLB's first labor negotiation proposals with the MLBPA and what they mean for baseball's future. They also discuss growing Tarik Skubal trade speculation, whether the Rays or Brewers could emerge as surprise suitors, Freddy Peralta's uncertain future with the Mets, the Brewers' rise and Cubs' struggles in the NL Central, Cristopher Sanchez's dominant season, and why the Diamondbacks are becoming one of the National League's most dangerous teams.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome Back

01:24 MLB & MLBPA Make First Proposals

05:18 What Happens Next In Labor Negotiations?

10:02 Surprise Tarik Skubal Trade Destinations

15:08 Could Freddy Peralta Be Moved?

20:05 Brewers Rising, Cubs Falling

26:12 What Should Chicago Do At The Deadline?

31:30 Cristopher Sanchez's Incredible Run

37:45 NL Cy Young Race Discussion

42:58 Diamondbacks Heating Up

48:36 Final Thoughts

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MLB Labor Talks Begin + Trade Rumors Heating Up | The Baseball Insiders

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Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci joins Robert Murray to break down one of the wildest pitching races baseball has seen in years, including Jacob Misiorowski’s electric rise, Shohei Ohtani’s dominance, Paul Skenes, Cristopher Sanchez, and whether Mason Miller belongs in the conversation too.

Plus: the latest on the Mets’ unraveling season, growing Tarik Skubal trade buzz, what comes next for the Giants, and whether the Phillies’ turnaround under a new manager is actually real.

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Tom Verducci on MLB’s Wildest Pitching Race | The Baseball Insiders

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Robert Murray takes over alongside Cody Williams as they react to the shocking revelation that Shohei Ohtani nearly became a Tampa Bay Ray, break down the rising Tarik Skubal trade rumors, debate Josh Hader’s market, and discuss why Jordan Walker’s breakout could completely change the Cardinals’ future.

Plus: Phillies optimism, Red Sox frustrations, AJ Preller chaos, and plenty of MLB trade deadline speculation.

Chapters:

00:00 Robert Murray Takes Over!

01:39 Shohei Ohtani Almost Became a Ray

05:35 Tarik Skubal Trade Rumors Intensify

10:16 Josh Hader Trade Market Heating Up

14:07 Jordan Walker’s Massive Breakout

18:04 Alec Bohm Turning It Around?

21:39 Cody Williams Rants About the Red Sox

25:21 Final Thoughts & Outro

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Shohei Ohtani ALMOST Joined the Rays?! + Skubal Trade Buzz | The Baseball Insiders

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Veteran baseball writer Tim Brown joins Adam Weinrib to discuss his new book, NOLAN: The Singular Life of an American Original, an in-depth look at the life and career of legendary Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan.

Brown explains why Ryan’s career could never happen in today’s game, how modern pitching development would have changed him forever, and why baseball may never allow another Nolan Ryan to exist again.

The conversation dives deep into Ryan’s legendary fastball, his complicated legacy, his relationship with scouts and coaches, the myth vs. marvel of his career, the unbelievable workload he carried, and the evolution of pitching from Nolan Ryan’s era to modern MLB.

Plus, Brown shares incredible stories about Rod Carew changing his batting stance just to face Ryan, Ryan’s upbringing in Alvin, Texas, the famous “myth” label from New York writers, and where Nolan Ryan ranks among the greatest pitchers in baseball history.

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Video Chapters:

0:00 Why Nolan Ryan feels larger than life

1:30 Why modern baseball would never allow another Nolan Ryan

4:07 Myth vs. marvel: understanding Ryan’s legacy

6:03 How scouts almost missed Nolan Ryan entirely

9:05 Ryan’s rapid rise to the Mets

10:27 The miracle Mets and Ryan’s lone World Series

12:13 Nolan Ryan vs. modern analytics

13:09 Why Ryan’s win-loss record was misunderstood

16:24 Tim Brown’s favorite Nolan Ryan era

17:24 The craziest Nolan Ryan facts and stories

19:13 Growing up in Alvin, Texas

21:38 Rod Carew changed his stance because of Nolan Ryan

24:15 Was Nolan Ryan the hardest thrower ever?

26:15 Does Nolan Ryan belong on baseball’s Mount Rushmore?

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Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole are joined by MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis to break down the rapidly changing MLB Draft landscape, the latest Top 100 prospect risers and fallers, and the names climbing boards fast ahead of July.

Plus: Anthony Eyanson’s breakout, Seth Hernandez’s ridiculous trajectory, draft chaos scenarios, hidden risers, and which teams could completely shake up the first round.

FanSided's Top 100 MLB Prospects of 2026: https://fansided.com/mlb/fansided-s-top-100-mlb-prospects-of-2026

Chapters:

00:00 Intro + Jim Callis Joins

01:12 Biggest Prospect Stock Drops

03:54 Anthony Eyanson Breakout

07:14 MLB Draft Top Tier Breakdown

12:11 Draft Risers & Helium Names

17:14 Teams That Could Shake Up the Draft

22:29 Best Pitch in the Draft

24:14 Seth Hernandez Discussion

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Jim Callis Reveals MLB Draft Chaos Brewing Behind the Scenes | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib, Robert Murray and Cody Williams break down the MLB front offices under the most pressure heading toward the trade deadline, including the Giants, Phillies, Mets, Braves and Rays.

Which contenders should go all-in, which teams could pivot, and who actually has the pieces to pull off a blockbuster move? Plus, trade buzz, prospect talk and the latest around baseball’s hottest teams.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:09 Giants Under Pressure

06:34 Phillies Deadline Outlook

11:24 Mets Facing Huge Decisions

15:48 Braves Championship Pressure

19:13 Rays Deadline Strategy

23:47 Honorable Mentions

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5 Front Offices Under the Most Pressure Heading Towards the Trade Deadline | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down the first meaningful MLB labor talks between the league and MLBPA ahead of the looming lockout threat, including what the early meetings could signal for the future of baseball. Plus, the Dodgers trade for Alek Thomas, whether the Diamondbacks will regret the move, Ryan Waldschmidt’s breakout, and which rookie call-up could make the bigger impact: Henry Bolte or AJ Ewing.

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MLB Lockout Update + Dodgers, Diamondbacks Make an Early Deal | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole break down the MLB teams most likely to get a massive boost from prospect promotions in the second half, including the Dodgers, Tigers, Mariners, White Sox and Marlins. Plus: Henry Bolte gets the call, prospect risers and fallers from the past week, and why several playoff races could be decided by young talent arriving soon.

FanSided's Top 100 MLB Prospects of 2026: https://fansided.com/mlb/fansided-s-top-100-mlb-prospects-of-2026

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the Prospect Show

01:32 Teams Most Likely Helped by Prospect Promotions

03:04 Detroit Tigers Prospect Help Incoming?

06:23 Dodgers Prospect Reinforcements

10:16 Mariners Could Get a Huge Boost

13:55 Why the Marlins Are Sneaky Interesting

16:58 White Sox Playoff Push?

20:07 Henry Bolte Gets Called Up

22:53 Prospect Risers & Fallers

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5 MLB Teams Most Likely to Be Helped by Prospect Promotions in Second Half | The Baseball Insiders

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We're playing another round of “Do We Buy It?”: Starting with the claim that Tarik Skubal could return far sooner than expected after surgery.

Plus, the Rays somehow sit atop the American League behind a superstar-level Junior Caminero breakout, the Braves continue steamrolling contenders, the Brewers officially crash back into the NL Central race after stunning the Yankees, and a 6-foot-9 Massachusetts lefty is suddenly throwing 100 mph and climbing draft boards fast.

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Are We Buying Tarik Skubal Surgery Timeline, Rays as Best Team in AL? | The Baseball Insiders

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