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Join MLB Insider Robert Murray, FanSided host extraordinaire, Mark Carman, 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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    Rehashing the stunning 24 hours at MLB Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 37:34


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about the Juan Soto and Josh Hader trades, the lack of Cubs and White Sox activity, the St. Louis Cardinals' stunning Harrison Bader trade and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Asking prices still too high 5 days before trade deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 52:04


    On Thursday's episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about the high asking prices throughout the leagues, the chances of Shohei Ohtani being traded, where Juan Soto could go, what the Brewers will do and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Surveying the Market a Week Before the Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 46:12


    On Tuesday's episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about the latest on the trade market, the Willson Contreras/Ian Happ markets, the Juan Soto rumors, whether the Guardians could make a splash and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trade deadline notes from the All-Star Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 50:11


    On Friday's episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about Juan Soto trade rumors, what the Mets and Yankees will do, Cubs and Red Sox interest in Dom Smith, Carlos Rodon, Noah Syndergaard and a lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What the trade market looks like before All-Star break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 39:32


    On Tuesday's episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about Willson Contreras' trade market, stars that could be traded, the Orioles' recent surge, how Jeff Passan has scooped Bert and answering your questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Could it be a tame trade deadline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 48:14


    On Thursday's episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss the impact of recent starting pitcher injuries, the likelihood of Bryan Reynolds and Cedric Mullins being traded, Trey Mancini and the Mets, the trade deadline and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Freddie Freeman situation is unfortunate all around

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 54:20


    On Thursday's episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about the Freddie Freeman/Casey Close situation, the Juan Soto extension rumors, Mike Clevinger's impact in San Diego, the trade market and a whole lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Exploring trade candidates a month before the deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 31:25


    On Tuesday's episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss the Brewers possibly looking for a starting pitcher, what the Phillies do to replace Bryce Harper, how the Mets and Yankees could attack the deadline, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What teams should consider selling now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 44:04


    On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss what teams should consider selling now, the state of the Mets rotation, 3 outfielders who could be dealt and the biggest name expected to be traded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Yankees making huge mistake taking Aaron Judge to arb. hearing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 53:33


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about the Yankees likely taking Aaron Judge to an arbitration hearing, Lorenzo Cain's future, what the Blue Jays are looking for on the trade market and Oneil Cruz (finally) being called up by the Pirates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Who Goes for Broke at the MLB Trade Deadline?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 41:51


    The Baseball Insiders Robert Murray and Mark Carman discuss the Blue Jays need for a starting pitcher, the Phillies shaky bullpen, and seller updates from the Nationals and Cubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Under the Radar MLB Trade Candidates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 28:23


    The Baseball Insiders take a look at the NL West, Tony La Russa's job status, the Blue Jays and Royals matching up in trade talks, Nationals trades and a few other notable trade candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What manager(s) are now on the hot seat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 44:54


    On this week's episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about the Angels firing Joe Maddon, what managers could be next on the hot seat, an updated look at the trade deadline, why the Cardinals should go for it, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What are some potential landing spots for Dallas Keuchel?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 48:41


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss Dallas Keuchel's market, Juan Soto trade possibilities (it's not happening), Padres trade options, the Mets optioning Dom Smith and the Joc Pederson/Tommy Pham slap heard around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Should we be concerned about Kris Bryant, Marcus Semien?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 43:56


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss whether we should be concerned about Marcus Semien and Kris Bryant, the Cardinals' need for pitching, what the Padres might do, if Jo Adell could be available, Rays rumors and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Putting the Juan Soto trade rumors to bed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 46:04


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark put the Juan Soto trade rumors to bed, discuss why Carlos Correa is likely to opt out after the season, reveal potential Giants trade targets, what the Mets will do without Max Scherzer and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Where will Xander Bogaerts end up?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 53:06


    Robert Murray and Mark Carman discuss Xander Bogarts, Christian Yelich, the 20-9 Los Angeles Dodgers, the Padres and Robinson Cano, and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What's going on with the Boston Red Sox?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 43:42


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about the Red Sox's early struggles, five early trade candidates, the Guardians' surging offense and the NL West being even better than expected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What team has been the biggest surprise?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 56:05


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about baseball's biggest surprises, if Clayton Kershaw is the best pitcher in Dodgers history, Eric Lauer's breakout with the Brewers, Joey Votto hinting at a retirement and a conversation with Kevin Millar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What happened to Michael Conforto? + Byron Buxton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 46:35


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about what happened to Michael Conforto, the Twins and Byron Buxton, MLBs Angel Hernandez problem, the impact of Eloy Jimenez's injury to the White Sox and much more.1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Early season surprises + the latest on Michael Conforto

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 41:53


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss the early season surprises, the latest on Michael Conforto and why he's unsigned, the White Sox and Frankie Montas, and why booing when an opposing pitcher throws to first base should stop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Inside the Ke'Bryan Hayes extension + early season observations and notes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 48:17


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark detail Ke'Bryan Hayes' extension with the Pirates, Alex Wood impressing rival teams, the White Sox's search for pitching, early breakout stars and how the Blue Jays and Phillies are candidates to break the single-season home run record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Revealing our MLB season predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 42:35


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about Opening Day, Johnny Cueto/White Sox, extensions in the works, Ryan Pressly's new deal with the Astros and make their season predictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Emptying the free agent notebook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 51:44


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss Carlos Correa and Trevor Story's free agency, the A's and Reds' trades, the Cubs' roster overhaul, Freddie Freeman and the Dodgers and a lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Deadlocked.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 34:10


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss the latest on the MLB lockout, offer a potential solution for both sides, and list under-the-radar free agents that they both like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pandemonium: Active free agency expected after MLB lockout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 35:17


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss the end of the MLB lockout, what we're hearing in free agency, listing 10+ teams after relievers and the latest on Carlos Correa, Freddie Freeman, Kyle Schwarber and others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rob Manfred, MLB owners blew it.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 41:02


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about the failed CBA negotiations, how Rob Manfred failed baseball, what's next and when we might see baseball again. Spoiler: not anytime soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is MLB losing fans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 56:20


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark are joined by FanSided's Gabrielle Starr to talk about the MLB lockout, what the Phillies and Red Sox might do after the lockout, and what our favorite ballpark foods are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Might the Dodgers pursue Carlos Correa?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 38:56


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss the latest regarding the lockout, how each views Padres manager Bob Melvin, whether Carlos Correa could be a fit for the Dodgers and a team to watch for Nelson Cruz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland talks MLB lockout, Special Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 38:42


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk to Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland about the state of the MLB lockout, his pregame routine, his favorite pitching memories and about his passion for Special Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Should Barry Bonds be in the Hall of Fame?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 31:05


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss whether Barry Bonds should be in the Hall of Fame, what Robert is hearing on the MLB lockout, the latest on Seiya Suzuki and going inside Carm's Jim Harbaugh/Dolphins report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The best offseason moves before the MLB lockout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 40:48


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss the best moves before the MLB lockout, the Rays' Montreal/Tampa Bay plan fizzling out, why Carlos Correa switched agents to Scott Boras and why the St. Louis Cardinals should pursue Kyle Schwarber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An attempt to solve the lockout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 19:20


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about MLB Network's surprising decision to let go of Ken Rosenthal, the latest on the lockout and the Yankees hiring Rachel Balkovec as a minor-league manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trevor Bauer defends his fan + who are the happiest players in baseball history?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 34:03


    In this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark are joined by Adam Weinrib of Yanks Go Yard to talk about his run-in with Trevor Bauer on Twitter and who the happiest and unhappiest players in baseball are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Buck Showalter is the perfect choice for the Mets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 32:27


    On this week's episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss the Mets hiring Buck Showalter, what the move means for their World Series chances, and say thank you to our listeners for Year 1 of the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Talking Chicago Cubs with David Kaplan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 26:18


    On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk with David Kaplan of NBC Sports Chicago to clarify what we said about Kris Bryant, what the Cubs might do next, if Carlos Correa is a legitimate possibility, and what their Plan 2.0 might look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why aren't the Yankees pursuing big-name free agents?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 41:39


    On this week's episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark are joined by Adam and Thomas of Yanks Go Yard to discuss why the Yankees haven't pursued a high-end shortstop, if they are indeed "cheap," if Freddie Freeman is an option and if they may trade Luke Voit or Joey Gallo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Analyzing the Los Angeles Dodgers' offseason with Fabian Ardaya

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 26:42


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk to Fabian Ardaya, the Dodgers beat writer for The Athletic, about Los Angeles losing Max Scherzer and Corey Seager, who they could sign next, the importance of retaining Chris Taylor and what it's like being friends with Bert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Analyzing the Chicago Cubs' offseason with Russell Dorsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 43:20


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk to Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times about the Marcus Stroman signing, what's next, about a potential Willson Contreras trade and the chances of a Kris Bryant/Cubs reunion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A long winter of CBA talks begins, plus free agent notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 36:35


    In this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark preview the MLB lockout, the potential fallout and if fans may stop watching baseball, news from free agency and what players not signing surprised them the most.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Previewing a historically busy 48-hour free agent period

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 36:20


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark discuss the latest on Max Scherzer, the flurry of starting pitchers signing, the Texas Rangers' moves and what is coming next, Kris Bryant and the Mariners, and what else might be coming in the busiest 48-hour stretch in free agent history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Could there be a flurry of activity leading up to MLB lockout?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 35:35


    On this weeks episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert and Mark talk about Noah Syndergaard and Justin Verlander's contracts, what moves might come before the looming lockout, what we are hearing on the Cubs and White Sox, and a memo that commissioner Rob Manfred sent to teams on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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