Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray welcome Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci to break down a huge week of news before the MLB postseason begins.

The Mets have committed to Andy Green on a three-year deal, while the Red Sox removed Chad Tracy’s interim tag and further tied their future to Craig Breslow. So, what do those decisions mean for Alex Cora and the Phillies?

Tom also weighs in on how the Yankees can navigate the Wild Card round without Aaron Judge and which contenders deserve more respect entering October. Plus, Robert shares what he learned from conversations around baseball about the looming work stoppage, and Tom discusses what it could take to bridge the divide over a salary cap.

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the biggest questions with the postseason nearly here, starting with a chaotic NL Wild Card race between the Cubs, Padres, Phillies and Diamondbacks.

Then, they dive into major injury concerns surrounding Alex Bregman and Aaron Judge and what their uncertain availability could mean for the Red Sox and Yankees in October. Plus, Yordan Alvarez sounds off after a brutal Astros weekend, the guys debate Boston’s Wild Card rotation, and another pair of bizarre Tropicana Field catwalk moments raises an uncomfortable question: what happens if one decides a playoff game?

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the biggest storylines with the postseason approaching, starting with Robert’s latest reporting on a Cade Cavalli extension and Tarik Skubal’s interesting comments during the Dodgers’ division celebration.

Then, it’s finally time to give the Rays their respect: are they the team to beat in the American League? The guys also break down the White Sox-Guardians battle, Rangers-Astros race, debate MLB’s playoff format and reseeding, and Robert shares new intel on what could become a major issue in the upcoming CBA negotiations.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & Latest MLB News

0:42 Cade Cavalli Extension Is Close

3:18 Did Tarik Skubal Hint at His Dodgers Future?

7:02 It’s Time to Respect the Rays

10:58 Are the Rays the Team to Beat in the AL?

13:01 Robert’s Rays Playoff Breakout Pick

14:49 White Sox Fighting for Their Playoff Lives

17:24 Astros vs. Rangers & the AL Wild Card

20:25 Should MLB Change the Playoff Format?

24:22 Robert Murray’s Latest CBA & Lockout Intel

25:38 Final Thoughts

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The Rays Are the Team to BEAT?! + Tarik Skubal Dodgers Buzz | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Ryan Phillips to break down the biggest developments heading into the MLB postseason.

The guys check in on the Padres before discussing Jesús Luzardo landing on the IL and what his uncertain status means for the Phillies’ October chances. Then, they tackle the Astros’ looming roster crunch after Carlos Correa’s shutdown, Pete Alonso’s bizarre return to Citi Field and whether the Mets regret letting him walk.

Plus, which returning player could become the biggest late addition to a playoff roster?

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Adam Weinrib and FanSided prospect expert Eric Cole search for the minor leaguers who could follow the paths of 2026’s breakout MLB rookies.

Then, Eric reveals what he learned from watching a massive amount of 2026 Bowman Chrome get opened, including just how difficult some of the product’s biggest chase cards actually are to pull.

Chapters:

0:00 MLB’s Next Breakout Rookies

4:28 Who’s the Next Kevin McGonigle?

7:25 The Next JJ Wetherholt

11:06 Who’s the Next Carter Jensen?

14:15 The Next Payton Tolle

18:40 Who Could Follow Jac Caglianone’s Path?

21:35 Harsh Bowman Chrome Realities

24:36 Is Opening Wax Still Worth It?

25:46 Final Thoughts

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Minor-League Comps for MLB’s Most Impressive Rookies + Harsh Bowman Chrome Realities | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray revisit some of their biggest assumptions as the playoff races tighten. Are the White Sox suddenly in danger of losing the AL Central to Cleveland, and are the remaining Wild Card spots essentially down to a handful of teams?

Then, they discuss Rafael Devers’ season-ending surgery and whether his scorching finish changes the Giants’ offseason options before reopening the AL MVP debate between Yordan Alvarez, Junior Caminero and Cam Schlittler.

Plus, Adam gives the Mets some credit for their emerging young core before explaining why letting Pete Alonso walk still looks like a massive mistake ahead of his return to Citi Field.

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray catch up on the latest news and rumors around baseball, starting with the Dodgers’ surprise promotion of Josue DePaula directly from Double-A as Shohei Ohtani gets a much-needed break.

Robert then breaks down the upcoming Japanese free-agent market before confirming that Spencer Strider was discussed in the Braves’ pursuit of Jacob deGrom and explaining why Strider could remain a trade candidate this offseason.

Plus, they revisit several deadline moves that have already gone sideways and Robert empties the notebook with front-office names to watch around MLB.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & Latest MLB Rumors

2:01 Dan Wilson & Kurt Suzuki’s Futures

5:30 Dodgers Shockingly Call Up Josue DePaula

9:23 Japanese Stars Coming to MLB

13:23 Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom Was REAL?!

16:23 Giants as a Spencer Strider Trade Fit?

18:51 MLB’s Trade Deadline Deals Gone Wrong

22:11 Robert Murray Empties the Notebook

24:43 Final Thoughts

25:11 Yankees-Mets & September 11

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Nick Selbe to break down some of baseball’s biggest questions heading toward October.

Aaron Judge is back with the Yankees, but what should we make of his return? Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani’s uncertain status raises major questions for the Dodgers as the Diamondbacks and Padres battle in the NL playoff race.

The guys also rank the biggest threats to Los Angeles, debate whether Josh Hader is the closer they trust most in October and discuss the latest MLB expansion possibilities, including Salt Lake City’s potential place in baseball’s future.

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Adam Weinrib and FanSided prospect expert Eric Cole hand out their 2026 Minor League Prospect Awards, highlighting the players who made the biggest impression this season.

Chapters:

0:00 2026 Minor League Prospect Awards

2:42 Player of the Year

5:23 Pitcher of the Year

7:28 Biggest Breakout

10:40 Best 2026 Draft Debut

13:59 Early 2027 Rookie of the Year Pick

17:12 Biggest Step Back

20:36 Who Could Take a Huge Leap in 2027?

23:09 Best Farm System in Baseball

24:36 Final Prospect Takeaways

25:31 Bowman Chrome & Outro

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End-of-Minor-League-Season Awards: Most Impressive Breakouts, Draftees | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray bring out the receipts and revisit their worst MLB takes of the 2026 season.

From Robert picking the Mariners to win the AL West to both guys believing in the Mets and Pirates, they break down exactly where their predictions went wrong and which ones might not have been as crazy as they look now.

Robert also doubles down on the Padres winning the World Series, Adam revisits his Marlins-over-Phillies take and Tarik Skubal-Braves idea, and the guys discuss Craig Breslow’s future in Boston. Plus, just how brutal is the Reds’ September schedule?

Chapters:

0:00 Our Worst MLB Takes of 2026

2:10 Robert’s Mariners Prediction Implodes

5:40 Mariners Out, Blue Jays In?

9:30 Adam’s Marlins-Phillies Take

13:22 Robert STILL Picks the Padres to Win It All

14:56 How Did We Get the Mets So Wrong?

18:58 We Actually Believed in the Pirates

22:02 Tarik Skubal to Atlanta & Craig Breslow’s Future

24:30 The Reds’ INSANE September Schedule

25:49 Final Thoughts

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Examining Our Worst Hot Takes of the Season. Where Did We Go Wrong? | The Baseball Insiders

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The Angels have been sold to Stan Kroenke, and Adam Weinrib, MLB insider Robert Murray and Sports Illustrated’s Will Laws break down the stunning ownership change and what comes next in Anaheim.

How quickly could Kroenke reshape the organization? What does the sale mean for John Mozeliak, a potential rebuild, the stadium situation and, most importantly, Mike Trout’s chances of getting back to October before the end of his career?

Plus, the guys turn their attention to September call-ups, picking the prospects they’re most excited to see, the biggest surprise snubs and which teams could get an immediate boost from their young talent.

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Adam Weinrib and FanSided prospect expert Eric Cole go card-nerdy with their complete 2026 Bowman Chrome Baseball preview.

They break down the biggest international prospect chases, a loaded rookie class, undervalued names worth watching after the release day hype dies down and the players Eric believes collectors should approach with caution.

Plus, they discuss the complicated value of non-first prospect autos and pick their favorite inserts and variations from this year’s product.

Chapters:

0:00 2026 Bowman Chrome Preview

2:53 Biggest Prospect Chases

6:22 Rookie Cards You Want to Pull

10:13 Undervalued Prospects to Watch

13:49 More Bowman Chrome Names to Know

14:46 Are Non-First Prospect Autos Worth It?

18:33 The Most Overhyped Chases

22:14 Best Inserts & Variations

24:56 Final Thoughts & What We’re Chasing

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2026 Bowman Chrome: Best Prospects to Chase & Players to AVOID | The Baseball Insiders

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The Baseball Insiders break down a wild weekend around MLB! Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray dive into the controversial Ceddanne Rafaela catch against the Yankees, the Yankees’ series win over Boston, Mason Miller’s bizarre game-tying home run, and the latest waiver wire madness involving Luis Robert Jr. and John Schreiber. Plus, has Pete Crow-Armstrong done enough to become a legitimate MVP—and possibly UNANIMOUS—candidate? And are the Mariners still contenders?

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Adam Weinrib and MLB Insider Robert Murray break down MLB’s latest proposals ahead of looming labor negotiations, including a radically condensed free agency window, transaction freezes and the salary-cap fight at the center of it all.

Robert explains why the proposal has virtually no chance of being accepted as currently constructed, while the guys identify a few changes that could actually improve baseball, including the Rule 5 Draft and better marketing of the Winter Meetings and MLB Draft.

Plus, could what happens this October actually impact MLB’s argument for a salary cap?

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

04:36 MLB’s Radical Free Agency Proposal

08:33 Is MLB Free Agency Broken?

11:10 How MLB Can Fix the Offseason

18:09 Rule 5 Draft & Roster Changes

21:10 MLB vs. MLBPA

23:38 Could October Change the Salary Cap Fight?

25:33 Final Thoughts

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Breaking Down MLB’s Boldest Offseason Proposal Yet as Lockout Looms | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray welcome Sports Illustrated’s Nick Selbe to break down some major developments around baseball, including what new Padres ownership could mean for the franchise and whether San Diego is the biggest threat to the Dodgers.

Plus, they sort through the crowded American League playoff race, discuss Ketel Marte’s expected return and uncertain future in Arizona, and react to the latest investigation surrounding the Dodgers and what it could mean for the organization long term.

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Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole welcome The Sports Card Investor and Cards HQ founder Geoff Wilson for a special Baseball Insiders collecting show.

Geoff breaks down Flagship Football, the MLB players whose card markets could take off with a huge postseason and the dramatic rise of Pete Crow-Armstrong’s market.

Plus, they dive into why SSP inserts have become such an important part of the modern hobby, the resurgence of iconic ’90s inserts and what Geoff would actually do if he pulled the potentially $5 million Cooper Flagg debut patch.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & Welcome Geoff Wilson

2:34 Geoff’s Flagship Football Review

4:40 Eric’s Take on Flagship & Affordable Card Products

7:09 Retail vs. Hobby: Where’s the Better Value?

9:01 MLB Cards That Could Explode This Postseason

12:39 Eric’s Postseason Card Picks

14:00 A Sleeper MLB Card to Watch in October

14:47 PCA vs. Ohtani: MVP Race & Card Values

17:18 Why SSP Inserts Are Taking Over the Hobby

20:14 Eric’s ’90s Insert & Greg Maddux Chase

22:16 What Would Geoff Do With the $5M Cooper Flagg Card?

24:13 MLB Players Who Collect Their Own Cards

25:35 Geoff Wilson Outro & What’s Next

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Geoff Wilson on the State of Sports Cards, Which MLB Cards Could EXPLODE & the $5M Cooper Flagg Card | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the latest developments around baseball, starting with the Dana Brown news before turning to Kade Anderson’s impact on a suddenly dangerous Mariners team and Randy Arozarena’s looming free agency.

Plus, they assess whether the Dodgers can finally get healthy for October before playing a round of “Are You Noticing?” with the red-hot Phillies, a dramatically improved Angels rotation and a Tigers team desperately trying to stay alive in the AL Wild Card race.

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray check in on the biggest disappointments from the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, including the early returns on the Yankees’ additions, Adley Rutschman’s adjustment to Boston and Detroit’s disastrous bullpen situation.

Plus, they explain why Toronto suddenly looks dangerous in the AL playoff race and whether the Guardians and Pirates can salvage seasons that haven’t gone according to plan.

They also open the show with Robert’s latest intel on how people around baseball are viewing the looming MLB lockout.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & Trade Deadline Flops

1:49 Latest MLB Lockout Intel

5:27 Yankees’ Trade Deadline Additions Are Struggling

8:59 Adley Rutschman vs. Liam Hicks

12:59 Could Boston Extend Adley Rutschman?

14:18 Red Sox Fans Booing Willson Contreras

15:43 Did the Tigers Blow the Trade Deadline?

19:28 Blue Jays or Tigers: Who Makes the Playoffs?

21:42 What Happened to the Guardians & Pirates?

24:42 Final Thoughts & Outro

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Biggest Trade Deadline Flops (and Can They Turn it Around?) | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib is joined by Eric Cole and Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton to dig into the latest around Ketel Marte, Kyle Tucker and the Mets’ surprising surge.

Plus, Aram explains his belief in certain prospects while the guys tackle the Chicago crosstown drama and the evolving MVP and Manager of the Year races.

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MLB Rumors: Latest on Ketel Marte, Kyle Tucker, and the Surging Mets w/ Aram Leighton | The Baseball Insiders

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Adam Weinrib and prospect expert Eric Cole break down MLB Pipeline’s updated farm system rankings, including how the Dodgers landed back at No. 1 even after their blockbuster deadline, the Rays’ massive rise and surprising jumps from the Giants and Nationals.

Plus, they dig into the Red Sox and Yankees falling near the bottom, some of the prospects driving these changes and the biggest takeaways from the latest system shakeup.

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

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & MLB Pipeline’s New Farm System Rankings

3:35 How Are the Dodgers Still No. 1?!

8:28 The Rays’ Farm System Is Unkillable

11:33 Giants & Nationals Make Huge Jumps

15:05 Yankees No. 27 & Red Sox No. 24?!

19:20 Biggest Takeaways From the New Rankings

20:01 Should the Brewers Actually Be No. 1?

21:23 A Phillies Prospect Making Serious Noise

22:59 Prospect Risers & Fallers of the Week

25:54 Final Thoughts & Outro

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Analyzing MLB Pipeline’s New System Rankings (Dodgers?!) | The Baseball Insiders

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