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

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.

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

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

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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It’s early…but not that early. The Mets have gone from 7-4 to 7-15, and the pressure is starting to build.

On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down what’s really going on behind the scenes in New York, why Carlos Mendoza’s job security is already a talking point, and whether anything could actually force David Stearns or Steve Cohen to act.

They also explore possible replacement candidates if things spiral, and shift to Kansas City where unexpected Salvador Perez drama and a rough stretch have people quietly asking: is Matt Quatraro on the hot seat?

00:00 - Intro

04:23 - The Mets are Spiraling

08:20 - Replacements for Carlos Mendoza?

12:48 - Salvador Perez drama...

18:24 - Things aren't A-OK in Philadelphia

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A major prospect extension just dropped, and the rest of the league may not be far behind. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the Kevin McGonigle extension, what it means for the next wave of young stars, and whether there is finally real movement in the Lucas Giolito market.

The guys also dig into Garrett Crochet’s alarming velocity dip, which injury situation could hurt a contender most, whether the Dodgers crossed the line with their Edwin Diaz troll job, and what to expect from Noah Schultz as attention builds in Chicago.

00:00 - Intro

02:44 - Kevin McGonigle Extension!

06:40 - Garrett Crochet concerns...

09:08 - Lucas Giolito rumors?

12:52 - Latest round of injuries

19:56 - "We stole Edwin Diaz!"

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