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Join MLB Insider Robert Murray, FanSided host extraordinaire, Adam Weinrib, and some of the biggest names in baseball and baseball media, as they bring you the inside scoop on everything happening across the league. From Hot Stove to the World Series, The Baseball Insiders have you covered.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    What I’m Hearing: Yankees and Blue Jays add, Lucas Giolito weirdness, Konnor Griffin stock rising

    Max Scherzer is off the board and back with the Blue Jays! Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray break down how the reunion came together and what Toronto is expecting in 2026. Then we hit the Yankees adding Randal Grichuk on a minor-league deal and what it means for the bench and Jasson Domínguez. Plus: why it’s getting weird that pitchers like Zack Littell and Lucas Giolito are still unsigned this close to Opening Day, and the biggest camp storyline: Konnor Griffin’s spring explosion, his roster chances, and what an eventual Pirates extension could look like. 00:00 Friday reset: moves + buzz 02:40 Scherzer back to Toronto 07:55 Yankees add Grichuk — why it fits 12:25 Why are Giolito & Little still unsigned? 17:42 Konnor Griffin can’t be ignored 19:45 Extension rapid-fire 22:10 Wrap --- SUBSCRIBE to The Moonshot, our weekly baseball email newsletter, where the FanSided MLB team, including Robert Murray, break down all the biggest stories in the big leagues with humor, insight and behind-the-scenes info: https://fansided.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b9bb472d0aa5e8abf01e2ced7&id=fa28ec1e24 Got more questions for Robert & Adam? Join our Discord channel! Become a member HERE to get started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_dK0B3mwchuelVrj_M-ng/join --- SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBaseballInsiders Follow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurray Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinrib Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== --- #MLBRumors #ContractExtension #SpringTraining #MLBOffseason #BreakoutWatch #HotStove #BaseballNews #MLBAnalysis #BaseballInsiders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    22 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Top Extension Candidates & Spring Training Standouts

    Spring Training is rolling, extension rumors are quietly brewing, and there’s already plenty to talk about. In this episode, we break down five players who feel like prime extension candidates, whether their teams should lock them up now, and what the market could look like if they wait. We also spotlight early Spring Training standouts, separating real indicators from small-sample noise. Then we wrap things up by answering questions from Discord and live chat, diving into trade rumors, breakout picks, and front-office strategy. --- SUBSCRIBE to The Moonshot, our weekly baseball email newsletter, where the FanSided MLB team, including Robert Murray, break down all the biggest stories in the big leagues with humor, insight and behind-the-scenes info: https://fansided.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b9bb472d0aa5e8abf01e2ced7&id=fa28ec1e24 Got more questions for Robert & Adam? Join our Discord channel! Become a member HERE to get started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_dK0B3mwchuelVrj_M-ng/join --- SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBaseballInsiders Follow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurray Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinrib Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== --- #MLBRumors #ContractExtension #SpringTraining #MLBOffseason #BreakoutWatch #HotStove #BaseballNews #MLBAnalysis #BaseballInsiders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    21 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Who Won the Offseason? Plus Twins Trade Reality Check & Q&A

    Which MLB teams actually won the offseason? In this episode, Robert Murray breaks down the 10 teams that made the strongest moves this winter, from the obvious heavyweights to a few surprise risers. It’s not just about splashy signings; it’s about roster construction, depth, and long-term positioning. At the end of the show, we address the ongoing buzz around Minnesota and explain why the Twins are unlikely to trade Joe Ryan or Byron Buxton right now. Then we wrap things up with viewer Q&A and rapid-fire offseason takes. --- SUBSCRIBE to The Moonshot, our weekly baseball email newsletter, where the FanSided MLB team, including Robert Murray, break down all the biggest stories in the big leagues with humor, insight and behind-the-scenes info: https://fansided.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b9bb472d0aa5e8abf01e2ced7&id=fa28ec1e24 Got more questions for Robert & Adam? Join our Discord channel! Become a member HERE to get started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_dK0B3mwchuelVrj_M-ng/join --- SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBaseballInsiders Follow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurray Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinrib Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== --- #MLBRumors #MLBOffseason #Top10 #Dodgers #Pirates #Twins #JoeRyan #ByronBuxton #HotStove #BaseballNews #BaseballInsiders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    22 min

  4. 20 FEB

    Players Robert is Most Excited to See Unleashed in Spring Training Games

    Spring training games are finally here and they don’t count, but they absolutely matter. Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray (boots on the ground in Arizona) break down what to watch over the next month: the prospects we’re about to overreact to, the position battles that will shape Opening Day rosters, and the new faces in new places that will define camp. Then we dig into the prospect buzz — including the Yankees’ flamethrower Carlos Lagrange — plus breakout candidates, rotation competitions like San Diego’s, and the best spring training parks to visit. 00:00 Spring training games are here! 01:10 Quick housekeeping: schedule, Discord, newsletter 02:55 New faces in new places: who Robert’s excited to watch 04:22 Alonso in Baltimore + Polanco at first base in Queens 05:55 Sneaky “new home” watch: Angels pitching intrigue 06:21 Prospects getting real looks early in camp 06:57 Carlos Lagrange hype + Connor Griffin + Kevin McGonigle 08:22 Split-squad chaos: will Connor Griffin travel? 10:25 The Lagrange dilemma: bullpen weapon vs starter future 13:12 How the Yankees should handle him (and why it’s tricky) 16:29 Breakout pick: Brewers’ Kyle Harrison — why Milwaukee believes 18:26 Position/rotation battles to watch: Padres + Walker Buehler angle 20:30 Favorite spring training venues (AZ + FL) 22:03 Wrap: what we’re tracking all month + upcoming shows --- SUBSCRIBE to The Moonshot, our weekly baseball email newsletter, where the FanSided MLB team, including Robert Murray, break down all the biggest stories in the big leagues with humor, insight and behind-the-scenes info: https://fansided.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b9bb472d0aa5e8abf01e2ced7&id=fa28ec1e24 Got more questions for Robert & Adam? Join our Discord channel! Become a member HERE to get started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_dK0B3mwchuelVrj_M-ng/join --- SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBaseballInsiders Follow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurray Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinrib Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== --- #MLBRumors #MLBFreeAgency #PitchingMarket #HotStove #SpringTraining #BaseballNews #BaseballInsiders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    23 min

  5. 18 FEB

    What Tony Clark Bombshell Means for MLB Lockout + Bryce Harper Drama

    Major news rocked baseball this week as Tony Clark suddenly stepped down as head of the MLB Players Association under a cloud of controversy. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down how players reacted behind the scenes and what this leadership shakeup means as the league inches toward a likely lockout. With negotiations already tense, does instability at the top make a prolonged labor fight even more inevitable — or could an interim leader actually strengthen the union’s position? The show also shifts back to on-field drama, including Bryce Harper’s lingering frustration in Philadelphia and whether any scenario realistically leads to him finishing his career elsewhere. Plus, the Padres’ latest moves, updates on remaining free agents, and whether the Braves could still explore adding a veteran arm before camps fully ramp up. --- SUBSCRIBE to The Moonshot, our weekly baseball email newsletter, where the FanSided MLB team, including Robert Murray, break down all the biggest stories in the big leagues with humor, insight and behind-the-scenes info: https://fansided.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b9bb472d0aa5e8abf01e2ced7&id=fa28ec1e24 Got more questions for Robert & Adam? Join our Discord channel! Become a member HERE to get started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_dK0B3mwchuelVrj_M-ng/join --- SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBaseballInsiders Follow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurray Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinrib Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== --- #MLBRumors #MLBPA #TonyClark #MLBLockout #BryceHarper #Padres #FreeAgency #MLBLabor #BaseballNews #BaseballInsiders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    22 min

  6. 17 FEB

    Early Spring Training Prospect Narratives Before Games Even Begin

    Spring Training is officially here, and early camp storylines are already reshaping roster battles across baseball. Adam Weinrib and prospect guru Eric Cole break down the Braves’ sudden rotation openings, why JR Ritchie could be pushed into real innings immediately, and how Atlanta might weigh internal options vs. late free-agent pitching depth. Then it’s off to Yankees camp, where Carlos LaGrange is touching triple digits, earning buzz as a potential bullpen weapon, and already trading heat with Aaron Judge. The guys also hit the Red Sox outfield/DH logjam with Roman Anthony heading to Team USA and what that could mean for Masataka Yoshida's future, check in on Murakami’s early BP power (and defensive questions) in Chicago, and close with the Mets’ defensive “run prevention” thesis and why Carson Benge is one of the most important upside plays in camp, especially after Juan Soto’s comments. Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBaseballInsiders?sub_confirmation=1 #MLB #Prospects #Yankees #MLBPipeline #BaseballAmerica Video Chapters: 00:00 Intro + spring training finally here 01:03 What we’re watching early in camp 02:23 Show schedule + Discord/Newsletter plug 03:01 Braves camp: injuries, openings, and JR Ritchie’s path 06:35 Year-one ceiling for Ritchie 07:44 Yankees camp: Carlos LaGrange hype + 102.6 vs Judge 10:09 Starter vs reliever debate (short-term vs long-term value) 13:04 Red Sox logjam: Roman Anthony WBC ripple + Yoshida question 16:16 Murakami early look: BP power vs real-game test 18:25 Mets run-prevention thesis + Juan Soto comments on Carson Benge 21:15 Wrap-up + what to watch next SUBSCRIBE to The Moonshot, our weekly baseball email newsletter, where the FanSided MLB team, including Robert Murray, break down all the biggest stories in the big leagues with humor, insight and behind-the-scenes info: https://fansided.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b9bb472d0aa5e8abf01e2ced7&id=fa28ec1e24 Got more questions for Robert & Adam? Join our Discord channel! Become a member HERE to get started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_dK0B3mwchuelVrj_M-ng/join About The Baseball Insiders: Join MLB Insider Robert Murray, Fansided host extraordinaire, Adam Weinrib, and some of the biggest names in baseball and baseball media, as they bring you the inside scoop on everything happening across the MLB. From Hot Stove to the World Series, The Baseball Insiders have you covered. Follow The Baseball Insiders: Follow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurray Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinrib Website: https://fansided.com/baseball-insiders Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w8jYR5PJe325b6JvKPQgO Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baseball-insiders/id1587035090 Follow FanSided: Website: https://fansided.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansided Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansided/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fansided X: https://twitter.com/FanSided Copyright Notice: This video and YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The Baseball Insiders. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The Baseball Insiders Biggest Rule 5 Shockers: Injured Protects, Rocky Choices, and Reliever Gold | The Baseball Insiders https://www.youtube.com/@TheBaseballInsiders/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    22 min

  7. 13 FEB

    What We’re Hearing About February Free Agency + Early Spring Storylines That Raised Eyebrows

    Spring Training has arrived, but the February free-agent market is still moving, especially for pitchers who still don’t have a home. Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the latest on Zac Gallen’s situation (and which teams still make sense), plus a few under-the-radar arms to watch as camps open. Then they dive into the ugly Nick Castellanos ending in Philadelphia, why teams waited him out, and what a realistic landing spot looks like now. Finally, they run a Spring Training “Something or Nothing?” gauntlet: the Mets keeping Bo Bichette at third while Francisco Lindor recovers, the Giants pairing Luis Arraez with Ron Washington to try to salvage his defense, the White Sox’s Luisangel Acuña “switch-hitter” mix-up, and the Astros signaling another move could be coming. 0:00 Welcome to Spring Training + pitching market still active 1:09 How to support the show (Join/Discord/Newsletter) 2:09 Zach Gallen market update + best remaining arms 4:24 Why the pitching market has to move fast now 4:46 Nick Castellanos released: what happened in Philly 5:59 When/where Castellanos signs next 9:29 “Something or Nothing?” Mets: Bichette stays at 3B during Lindor injury 12:35 “Something or Nothing?” Giants: Arraez + Ron Washington defense project 15:55 “Something or Nothing?” White Sox: Acuña ‘switch-hitter’ flub + rebuild direction 20:20 Astros move watch: what’s next after the latest trade 21:35 Wrap-up + next live show schedule --- SUBSCRIBE to The Moonshot, our weekly baseball email newsletter, where the FanSided MLB team, including Robert Murray, break down all the biggest stories in the big leagues with humor, insight and behind-the-scenes info: https://fansided.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b9bb472d0aa5e8abf01e2ced7&id=fa28ec1e24 Got more questions for Robert & Adam? Join our Discord channel! Become a member HERE to get started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_dK0B3mwchuelVrj_M-ng/join --- SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBaseballInsiders Follow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurray Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinrib Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== --- #MLBRumors #MLBFreeAgency #PitchingMarket #HotStove #SpringTraining #BaseballNews #BaseballInsiders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    22 min

  8. 11 FEB

    What We’re Hearing About Pitching Market After Justin Verlander’s Tigers Homecoming

    Justin Verlander is back in Detroit, and the pitching market just got even more fascinating. On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down when the Tigers reunion started to feel real, what Verlander’s return means for a suddenly loaded Detroit rotation, and whether the Tigers now boast one of the deepest staffs in baseball. The guys also dive into the still-clogged pitching market as Spring Training approaches, why Verlander found a home before other notable arms, and what happens next. Plus, some eyebrow-raising developments in Mets camp involving Francisco Lindor and defensive alignment decisions, and a surprising Caleb Durbin move that leaves big questions for both the Red Sox and Brewers. 00:00 - Intro 02:47 - Justin Verlander to the Tigers 13:34 - Marcell Ozuna to the Pirates 17:10 - Caleb Durbin to Boston --- SUBSCRIBE to The Moonshot, our weekly baseball email newsletter, where the FanSided MLB team, including Robert Murray, break down all the biggest stories in the big leagues with humor, insight and behind-the-scenes info: https://fansided.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b9bb472d0aa5e8abf01e2ced7&id=fa28ec1e24 Got more questions for Robert & Adam? Join our Discord channel! Become a member HERE to get started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_dK0B3mwchuelVrj_M-ng/join --- SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBaseballInsiders Follow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurray Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinrib Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== --- #MLBRumors #JustinVerlander #Tigers #MLBFreeAgency #PitchingMarket #Mets #RedSox #HotStove #SpringTraining #BaseballNews #BaseballInsiders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    22 min
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Join MLB Insider Robert Murray, FanSided host extraordinaire, Adam Weinrib, and some of the biggest names in baseball and baseball media, as they bring you the inside scoop on everything happening across the league. From Hot Stove to the World Series, The Baseball Insiders have you covered.

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    FanSided
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    461
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