The Baseball Insiders

On this week’s Baseball Insiders Prospect Show, co-hosts Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole dive into the hottest MLB Draft prospects lighting up the college baseball postseason — just in time for the College World Series. 💣 JAC CAGS HAS ARRIVED — Is his recent tear enough to swing a playoff race? Adam and Eric break down his draft stock and what makes him special. 😱 Vanderbilt Shocked — What happened t...

Co-hosts Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib are back on The Baseball Insiders to break down all the latest MLB trade rumors and storylines shaking up the league. 🚨 The Dodgers just took 2 of 3 from the Yankees — is it time to crown LA as World Series favorites, even without Shohei the pitcher, Mookie, and a full rotation? 🧢 What will “Ohtani the Pitcher” look like when he returns? 🔥 Are the Brewers...

Join Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib on this episode of The Baseball Insiders Baseball Insiders dives into the post-Memorial Day chaos: Weinrib and Murray dissect every division leader, spotlight the best team outside the playoff picture, and call out managers who might not make it to July. Empty the notebook. Sound off with fan Q&A. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Former MLB All-Star Brad Penny joins Adam Weinrib to talk about his transition from big-league ace to analytics-driven pitching coach for Team USA’s U-18 squad. Penny shares how modern data tools are reshaping player development at the youth level — and why even an old-school pitcher like him has fully embraced the numbers. From pitch design to mindset shifts, this episode offers a rare look insid...

Join Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib on this episode of The Baseball Insiders Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray dive into “Juan Soto Hustlegate,” questioning whether the Yankees superstar is already clashing with his manager over hustle. Plus, the guys explore the obvious fix for the Phillies’ struggling bullpen: Is David Robertson the answer to their Jose Alvarado woes? Could a reunion actually make...

With less than two months until the MLB Draft, the top pick is still anyone’s guess — and the chaos is just beginning. Adam Weinrib and prospect insider Eric Cole break down the current landscape, the biggest wild cards (👀 Liam Doyle?), and the under-the-radar names who could sneak into Round 1. Plus, this week’s biggest risers and fallers, and what Kristian Campbell’s first base experiment means...

The Dodgers just DFA’d fan‑favorite Chris Taylor weeks after axing Austin Barnes, betting big on Hyeseong Kim and prospect Dalton Rushing. In Boston, Kristian Campbell’s move to first base has fans buzzing about an imminent Marcelo Mayer call‑up. Meanwhile, the Pirates’ latest 1‑0 gut‑punch and a looming Jared Jones elbow scare spark talk of a full teardown—could even Paul Skenes hit the trade blo...

Sam Phalen, Survivor 47 contestant and White Sox expert for Southside Showdown, joins Adam Weinrib to talk about the rare optimism surrounding the White Sox rebuild. With five players in MLB Pipeline’s Top 60 and promising signs from the young core, is Chicago finally turning a corner? Plus, the guys debate Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson’s Hall of Fame cases, Paul Skenes joining Team USA, and...

Prospect stock is moving fast—and MLB Pipeline’s new Top 100 list proves it. Join Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole as they dive into the biggest risers and fallers, including George Lombard Jr.’s massive 49-spot leap and the plummets of Brandon Sproat, Chase DeLauter, and Noble Meyer. Can Alex Freeland push Mookie Betts off shortstop? What’s the latest on Ethan Salas’ back injury? And who’s quietly clim...

Yankees fans, it’s time for a serious state of the fandom. Join Adam Weinrib as he welcomes Thomas Carrante and Chris Landers to break down the biggest surprises and disappointments of the Yankees’ season so far—and ask the unthinkable: if you could give up rooting for the Yankees… would you? Plus, the Rockies are historically bad, but they just did something genuinely nice. Would Casey Stengel ha...

The Pirates finally pull the trigger on Derek Shelton—and special guest Emma Lingan is here to break it all down with Adam Weinrib. Was Shelton just a scapegoat? Can Don Kelly change anything? Or is it time to send Bob Nutting into orbit? Plus, Raffy Devers throws shade at Craig Breslow, and we react to the Pope's shocking AL Central allegiance. White Sox fans, you just got divine backup. - Pi...

The Baseball Insiders are back as co-hosts Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib break down a wild week across MLB. The Mariners shock everyone by swiping a key piece from a division rival, while the NL West tightens. Can Jackson Merrill swing the NL West race? Plus, do the Cardinals have Paul Skenes figured out—and is Ryan Pressly the Cubs' secret weapon? - Mariners Swipe a Division Rival - Is Bret...

The 2025 Minor League season is heating up, and The Baseball Insiders Prospect Edition is breaking it all down. Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole spotlight future position battles like George Lombard vs Anthony Volpe, Edgar Quero vs Kyle Teel, and perhaps Roman Anthony vs Triston Casas? PLUS, who's stock is RISING and who is FALLING. - Future Position Battles Looming! - George Lombard Jr. vs Anthony...

The Texas Rangers just made a major shakeup, firing Donnie Ecker — but will it actually change anything? Join Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib on this episode of The Baseball Insiders as they break down the Rangers' latest move, then shift gears to debate three of MLB’s most surprising early-season teams. Are the Mariners’ bats for real? Do the Tigers have staying power? And can the Athletics —...

The pressure is building across MLB—and on this week’s episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib break down five teams that could be heading for major shakeups. Should the defending champion Rangers shake up the offense? Will the Pirates make someone the scapegoat? Are the Angels ready to move on from Ron Washington or Perry Minasian? And is Rocco Baldelli safe in Minnesota...

The Mets bullpen takes a major hit as AJ Minter suffers a potentially season-ending injury. Can Brandon Waddell fill the gap, or will this force the Mets into deadline moves? Plus, we say goodbye to the brief Yuli Gurriel era in San Diego—do the Padres have enough firepower without him? And in Baltimore, Kyle Gibson’s struggles continue while Tomoyuki Sugano shows signs of life. Where do the Oriol...

The 2025 Minor League season is heating up, and The Baseball Insiders Prospect Edition is breaking it all down. Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole spotlight the most impressive tools we've seen so far, debate the best 5-tool prospect in baseball, and update their weekly risers and fallers list based on recent performances. Which young stars are trending up — and which need a reset? - Most Impressive T...

Devin Williams has officially lost the Yankees closer role — can he turn it around, or is this the end of the road in New York? Plus, Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down the Dodgers' latest pitching injury woes, Tyler Glasnow’s setback, and why L.A. fans should be concerned. We also dive into Eugenio Suarez's homer binge not being enough for the Braves, and a disturbing incident invo...

The Baseball Insiders returns with a special guest: Emma Lingan joins Adam Weinrib to break down the MLB headlines you need to know. From the Cubs crushing the Dodgers to Zach McKinstry turning heads, Anthony Volpe’s troubling cold streak, and one team that definitely doesn’t deserve its record…we cover it all. Who’s the most annoying team in baseball right now? Emma and Adam have strong opinions....

The Mets are surging — but is it sustainable? Join Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib on this week’s episode of The Baseball Insiders as they break down New York’s red-hot April, the current MLB standings, and which teams are surprisingly underperforming (looking at you, not Atlanta). Plus, we dive into recent breakout stars like Max Meyer and Caleb Durbin, the shockingly early Nick Kurtz call-up, and...

Spencer Jones is mashing homers and flashing tools… but is his strikeout rate too much to ignore? On this Prospect Edition of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole dive into the most polarizing names making noise to open the 2025 MiLB season. From Jones’ power-speed combo to Cade Horton’s electric (but wild) stuff and Chase Burns’ early outings, it’s a full breakdown of the highs and l...

Is Tyler Soderstrom really on a Triple Crown pace?! On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib is joined by special guest Jessica Kleinschmidt to break down the most electric storylines of the MLB season so far — and yes, that includes the red-hot start from the Oakland A’s slugger. Jessica also shares her thoughts on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s eyebrow-raising tweet about Braves manager Brian...

The Orioles are in trouble — Grayson Rodriguez’s injury setback just made their rotation mess even messier. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib break down what Baltimore can (and should) do next. Plus, Tyler Soderstrom leads the league in homers… could he be a first-time All-Star? What on earth are the Rockies doing bringing back Clint Hurdle? And Caleb Durbin...

The Orioles are in trouble — Grayson Rodriguez’s injury setback just made their rotation mess even messier. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib break down what Baltimore can (and should) do next. Plus, Tyler Soderstrom leads the league in homers… could he be a first-time All-Star? What on earth are the Rockies doing bringing back Clint Hurdle? And Caleb Durbin...

Matt Shaw is heading back down — did the Cubs pull the plug too early, or was a reset necessary? Join Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib on this episode of The Baseball Insiders as they dive into what they’re hearing about the Cubs' top prospect, Chicago’s backup plan, and why the Brewers' pitching factory keeps churning out gems. Plus, Logan Henderson gets the call, Quinn Priester dominates,...