It's time for a midseason prospect check-in!

Adam Weinrib and Eric Cole revisit their preseason Rookie of the Year predictions, discuss the biggest prospect breakouts and disappointments across baseball, highlight this week's Risers & Fallers, and look ahead to the MLB Draft as prospect rankings continue to shift.

Plus, they discuss several fast-rising names who could make a major impact during the second half of the season.

FanSided's Top 100 MLB Prospects of 2026: https://fansided.com/mlb/fansided-s-top-100-mlb-prospects-of-2026

Chapters:

0:00 Welcome Back & Midseason Check-In

2:40 National League Rookie of the Year Race

6:50 American League Rookie of the Year Race

12:25 Prospect Breakouts We Predicted

14:30 Biggest Surprise Breakout Prospects

18:00 Most Surprising Prospect Slumps

19:45 Risers of the Week

23:30 Fallers of the Week

25:45 MLB Draft & Futures Game Preview

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Major front office changes in Anaheim could reshape the MLB trade deadline.

Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down the Angels moving on from Perry Minasian, what John Mozeliak's arrival means, and whether Los Angeles will finally embrace selling. Plus, the latest on Boston's deadline plans, Jarren Duran's trade value, the Blue Jays' alarming losing streak, the Cardinals' uncertain direction, and why the Astros may be positioning themselves to buy after another big weekend.

The trade market is taking shape, and the latest rumors could have major implications across baseball.

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Could MLB free agency be about to change forever?

Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down the owners' shocking CBA proposal that would cap free-agent contracts at five years, eliminate qualifying offers and deferrals, and what it could mean for the future of baseball.

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