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Adam Weinrib, Robert Murray and Cody Williams break down the Yankees finally calling up Spencer Jones, the latest concern surrounding Roman Anthony and the Red Sox, Fernando Tatis Jr.’s bizarre home run drought, and whether the Rays and Cubs are actually built to sustain their hot starts.

Plus, new MLB CBA conversations are already beginning behind the scenes.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Baseball Insiders

01:20 Spencer Jones finally gets called up

05:40 What should Yankees fans expect?

08:35 Cody’s honest Red Sox assessment

11:10 Roman Anthony injury concerns

14:10 Red Sox OF trade possibilities

17:50 Cubs survive another bizarre injury

21:00 Fernando Tatis Jr.’s bizarre power drought

23:00 Padres vs Rays: which run is real?

24:20 MLB CBA talks begin next week

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Yankees Make a Splash Call-Up, Chad Sox Have Roman Anthony Woes, Insane Fernando Tatis Streak | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray are joined by Sports Illustrated's Ryan Phillips to unpack the uncomfortable Tarik Skubal conversation: what his injury means for his next contract, whether the Tigers should regret not trading him, and if there is still a path to keeping him in Detroit.

Plus, the guys break down the crowded mess of under-.500 playoff hopefuls, which surprising teams could still buy at the deadline, and whether the Phillies’ post-Rob Thomson reset is actually real.

00:00 - Intro

02:32 - Tarik Skubal fallout...

08:12 - Has Skubal thrown his last pitch in Detroit?

11:37 - Carlos Correa undergoes season-ending ankle surgery

15:33 - Under .500 playoff contenders!

19:39 - Do we believe in the Phillies turnaround?

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The Uncomfortable Tarik Skubal Contract Conversation + Under-.500 Contenders | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole re-draft the 2025 MLB Draft through the lens of Bowman auto prices, looking at which prospects have exploded in hobby value, which names have slipped, and why one young arm is already changing the way collectors think about investing in pitchers.

Plus, they preview how 2026 Bowman could shake up the market and break down the latest MiLB risers and fallers.

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

Chapters:

00:00 Prospect Show meets card market

02:30 Re-drafting by Bowman prices

03:15 The pitcher breaking the mold

05:00 Biggest hobby risers

12:30 Biggest value dips

15:00 Who could rise next?

16:45 2026 Bowman impact

21:30 MiLB risers of the week

23:45 MiLB fallers of the week

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Re-Drafting the 2025 MLB Draft (Based on Bowman Auto Prices) | The Baseball Insiders

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Are MLB’s early-season surprise teams actually contenders… or just hot streaks?

Adam Weinrib, Robert Murray and Emma Lingan break down the Pirates, Reds, White Sox, A’s and Cardinals. Plus the latest on Joe Ryan’s injury and how it could shake up the trade deadline. Who’s legit? Who’s fading? And what moves could define their seasons?

00:00 - Intro

03:10 - Tarik Skubal to undergo surgery

07:32 - Pirates statement weekend

13:48 - Reds sustainability check

18:09 - Cardinals staying alive?

19:04 - White Sox surprise surge

23:41 - A's playoff chances

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Do We Believe in MLB’s Biggest Surprises? | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray flip the script from early-season chaos to the teams actually thriving. They break down the Braves, Dodgers, Yankees, Reds and Padres, what each team still needs, and which deadline decisions could keep their hot starts alive. Plus, a bonus look at whether the Rays are for real and the latest on the Mets backing Carlos Mendoza.

Chapters:

00:00 Talking good teams for once

03:00 Braves: what comes next

06:30 Dodgers: avoiding a summer swoon

11:30 Yankees: deadline needs

17:00 Reds: staying hot

21:00 Padres: keeping pace with LA

23:30 Rays: contender or mirage?

25:00 Mets update on Mendoza

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5 Hottest Teams in MLB (and What Their Next Moves Should Be) | The Baseball Insiders

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The managerial chaos continues. Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Stephanie Apstein to break down the Phillies moving on from Rob Thomson, Don Mattingly taking over, and why Alex Cora passed on the opportunity.

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FanSided’s Top 100 MLB Prospects list is here, and Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole are breaking down how it came together. They discuss the toughest rankings, biggest snubs, fast-rising names and which farm systems should feel best about the future.

Plus, Travis Bazzana gets the call to Cleveland, Elmer Rodriguez heads to the Yankees, and Eric runs through this week’s biggest MiLB risers and fallers.

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

Chapters:

00:00 FanSided’s Top 100 Prospects Is Here

01:00 How the List Was Built

03:30 Toughest Rankings and Injury Questions

05:30 Biggest Snubs

07:00 Prospects Already Moving Up

10:30 Best and Worst Farm Systems

14:00 Travis Bazzana Call-Up

18:00 Elmer Rodriguez to Yankees

21:30 MiLB Risers of the Week

23:45 MiLB Fallers of the Week

25:00 Grading on the Curve Announcement

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Breaking Down FanSided’s Top 100 Prospects: Snubs, Risers, and Who’s Next? | The Baseball Insiders

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The Red Sox have stunned baseball by firing Alex Cora and overhauling the coaching staff just 27 games into the season. Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down why Boston pulled the plug so early, what happened behind the scenes, and whether this move was about far more than a slow start.

They also discuss Craig Breslow’s future, what could come next for Cora, whether Chad Tracy can salvage the season, and Kyle Harrison’s breakout after another dominant start.

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Things are getting messy in New York. Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray are joined by @brookeknowsball to break down Juan Soto’s strange return, the Mets trying to survive without Francisco Lindor, and whether the Yankees’ dominant pitching can carry a flawed offense. They also debate which last-place teams could still make a run before Brooke closes the show with a passionate case for why bunting is making a comeback—and why baseball might actually need it.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome + Brooke joins the show

01:30 Can the Mets survive without Lindor?

05:00 Soto’s strange comments + clubhouse vibes

09:30 Yankees pitching dominance vs offensive struggles

14:30 Which last-place teams can bounce back?

19:00 Brooke Knows Ball: Why bunting is BACK

24:00 Best bunters ever + modern strategy

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Juan Soto’s Strange Quote, Cy Young History and the All-Time Best Bunters With Brooke Knows Ball | The Baseball Insiders

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It might be early but the MLB trade deadline conversation is already starting.

On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray are joined by Sports Illustrated's Nick Selbe to break down potential “sell” candidates who are already drawing attention across the league.

Who’s most likely to be moved? Which teams could start selling sooner than expected? And which contenders are the best fits if these names hit the market?

00:00 - Intro

01:44 - Lucas Giolito Watch is OVER!

04:47 - Could These Stars be TRADED Soon?

23:54 - Are the Mets Cooked?

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