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The Giants finally made their move and it reshapes what’s left of the market. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down Luis Arraez signing with the San Francisco Giants on a one-year deal, why he turned down multi-year offers to play second base, and how his fit looks alongside Rafael Devers in a fascinating infield alignment. Plus: -What Arra...

Friday night chaos: the Minnesota Twins and Derek Falvey part ways in a shocking front office move and we break down what it could mean for Minnesota, the timing, and what’s next for Falvey around the league. Then we hand out offseason awards (who got closer to a title, who left money on the table, and which fanbase has the biggest right to be annoyed), and we preview what could be the next pitchi...

The free agent market is finally starting to warm up — but some moves still feel stuck. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the return of Aaron Sanchez, which free agents have the hottest markets right now (including Zac Gallen), and why a seemingly preordained Framber Valdez–Orioles connection is taking so long to materialize. Plus, what...

The Top 100 prospect lists are dropping from every direction and we’re breaking down what matters. Adam Weinrib and prospect expert Eric Cole debate whether the consensus top tier is actually a “lock,” react to the wildest comps, and dig into some of the biggest year-over-year risers on Pipeline’s list. Plus: the Yankees’ international free agency situation has officially entered “It’s definitely...

The snow cleared — but the MLB market is still moving slowly. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray check in on the trade and free-agent landscape after a quiet winter storm weekend, including why Brendan Donovan now looks unlikely to move, what to make of Giants–Nationals rumblings around CJ Abrams, and whether San Francisco still has another move li...

The MLB hot stove just detonated again. Mackenzie Gore is traded to the Texas Rangers in a surprise five-for-one that nobody saw coming, and it hits just as the Freddy Peralta market closes with Peralta landing in Queens to cap a massive Mets week. Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray break down what the Gore trade means for Texas and Washington, why the Nationals finally moved him,...

Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees have reached agreement on a free agent contract, and the MLB offseason shifts once again. Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB Insider Robert Murray break down what the Bellinger deal means for the Yankees, how quickly the Luis Robert Jr. situation came together for the Mets, and whether New York’s two teams are now competing for fallback options like Austin Hays o...

Kyle Tucker is off the board — and of course he’s a Dodger. In this Prospect Edition of Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and FanSided prospect guru Eric Cole react to the Tucker shocker, unpack why “Dodgers broke baseball” is the debate that won’t die, and dive into the Freddy Peralta trade rumor machine: what LA could realistically offer, what Milwaukee actually wants, and which teams (Orioles, Re...

The biggest move of the offseason finally dropped — and it set off chaos everywhere else. Kyle Tucker is a Los Angeles Dodger on a massive $240M deal, and the Mets respond by pivoting to a shocking Bo Bichette contract—sending the entire MLB market into chaos. Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray break down how the Tucker sweepstakes flipped late, why the Mets’ pivot matters, what i...

Did the Mets just reset the top of the market? On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the Mets’ reported $50M-per-year offer to Kyle Tucker and whether it makes them the clear frontrunner or simply forces competitors to respond. Plus, why the Yankees may be getting more creative with Cody Bellinger, where things stand for Bo Bichette after h...

Adam Weinrib and FanSided prospect expert Eric Cole break down the latest MLB prospect movement, starting with the Cubs–Marlins trade that sent Owen Caissie to Miami and what his ceiling looks like in a new organization. They discuss the ripple effects of Alex Bregman signing with the Cubs, what it means for Chicago’s infield depth and young players, and whether Nico Hoerner or Matt Shaw could eve...

The biggest domino has finally fallen and everything just changed. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray react to Alex Bregman signing with the Cubs, how quickly it came together, and why it sent shockwaves through the top of the market. Plus, what’s next for the Red Sox, whether the Cubs consider trading Nico Hoerner, how the Yankees’ stance on Cody...

Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB Insider Robert Murray break down the latest MLB offseason rumors, including Bo Bichette’s market and Phillies meeting, Ketel Marte being declared off limits, the Cubs’ pivot toward Alex Bregman or Cody Bellinger, and why the Yankees’ Bellinger offer went public. They also discuss the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes and the growing tension around Tarik Skubal’s arbitration cas...

The market finally moved — but is Toronto still slowing things down? On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray react to Edward Cabrera being traded to Chicago, why Yankees talks fizzled, and growing pressure on the Blue Jays amid Scott Boras’ public comments. Plus, the latest on Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, the Mets’ positioning, and where Fr...

Spring Training is approaching fast — which means it’s time for early Rookie of the Year predictions. Adam Weinrib is joined by FanSided MLB prospect expert Eric Cole to break down the 2026 AL & NL Rookie of the Year races, including early favorites, wild card picks, and the service-time realities that could shape the awards. We dive into: -Connor Griffin’s sky-high ceiling and Opening Day cha...

On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray react to Tatsuya Imai landing with the Astros and Kazuma Okamoto signing with the Blue Jays, two deals that came together suddenly — and for far less than most expected. The guys break down: 00:00 - Intro 03:13 - How the Blue Jays’ plans shift... and where that leaves Kyle Tucker 06:33 - What these signings mean f...

The Astros strike — but the rest of the MLB market is still waiting. Robert Murray goes solo on today’s Baseball Insiders — and there’s a lot to cover. The Astros make a surprise move by landing Imai, and Robert explains why it came out of nowhere, why the contract structure matters, and what Houston could do next (including potential payroll-shedding). Then: the Okamoto market and deadline pressu...

On this LIVE episode, Adam Weinrib & Robert Murray dive into: 00:00 - Intro 04:53 - No great fits for Tatsuya Imai 15:15 - Ketel Marte's effect on the market 17:38 - Brendan Donovan Trade Talks 19:48 - Luis Robert Jr. & the Mets? Real sourcing, real timelines, and insider context you won’t get anywhere else... this is The Baseball Insiders. --- SUBSCRIBE to The Moonshot, our weekly bas...

On this episode of The Baseball Insiders: Prospect Show, Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole break down the biggest prospect trades from November and December as the new year approaches. The guys debate their favorite prospect moved since the end of the season, which prospects were overvalued, and which names may have flown under the radar. They also dive into prospects who haven’t been traded yet… and why...

With the calendar about to flip, MLB’s biggest offseason dominoes are still standing... but not for long. Adam Weinrib is joined by Baseball Insider Robert Murray to break down where things stand across the league as front offices race against the clock. Is Alex Bregman truly closing in on Arizona after reports calling it a “done deal”? Why hasn’t Cody Bellinger moved yet? Which star bats are clos...

Merry Christmas from The Baseball Insiders! 🎄 Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB Insider Robert Murray are joined by Thomas Carannante, Emma Lingan, and Katrina Stebbins for a special holiday episode handing out MLB Christmas Awards. From homemade gifts that didn’t match the effort to Simpsons DVD box set signings, we revisit Winter Meetings moves, questionable offseason decisions, and teams that may...

The winter meetings were “boring”… until teams started doing everything. 😵‍💫 Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB Insider Robert Murray break down a chaotic Friday of moves: the Rays/Astros/Pirates three-team trade that lands Brandon Lowe in Pittsburgh, Robert’s inside scoop on the Matt Strahm trade to the Royals, and how Michael King ends up back with the Padres. We also hit Baltimore’s pivot (Shane B...

Alex Bregman’s “mystery team” might not be a mystery anymore — and the Diamondbacks could be the real wrinkle in the market. We break down the Boston smoke, what it could mean for Ketel Marte, and why Arizona makes sense. Plus: the reliever market keeps flying (Phillies add Brad Keller), where things stand for Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker, and why the Japanese star market feels too quiet to igno...

Adam and Eric break down how we’re approaching Bowman Draft even with the release in limbo—and the four prospects we’d target first (plus one deep wildcard arm). We also react to the Luis Perales ↔︎ Jake Bennett prospect swap (Red Sox/Nats): archetypes, risk profiles, and what it hints at next. Subscribe for weekly prospects talk all offseason. Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.yo...

Emma Lingan joins Adam to dissect a weird week for Pittsburgh: a public Schwarber offer that wasn’t close, Adolis García choosing Philly, Jorge Polanco to the Mets at $20M AAV, and the Pirates still without an impact bat. Is this real pursuit or just PR? If free agents keep picking contenders, should Pittsburgh go all-in on trades (Harrington/Burrows packages, surplus pitching → bats)? We lay out...