Should the Los Angeles Dodgers actually BENCH Shohei Ohtani for top prospect Josue De Paula?!

Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB prospect expert Eric Cole debate Ohtani's concerning playoff struggles, De Paula's impressive poise and whether the Dodgers should make a dramatic lineup change against the Brewers in the NLCS.

Plus, the guys break down the biggest early Arizona Fall League standouts, including Phillies prospect Aidan Miller's impressive return, Sebastian Walcott's breakout and what it could mean for Corey Seager's future with the Rangers, and Red Sox prospect Antonio Anderson's 115.2 MPH grand slam. Eric also identifies prospects who haven't lived up to expectations, evaluates Tekoah Roby and other intriguing AFL pitchers, and discusses Chase DeLauter's emergence as a potential postseason difference-maker for the Cleveland Guardians.

Chapters:

0:00 Arizona Fall League's Biggest Breakouts

3:12 Aidan Miller's Impressive Return

7:55 AFL Prospects Who Are Disappointing

11:06 Antonio Anderson's 115.2 MPH Grand Slam

13:06 Sebastian Walcott & Corey Seager's Future

16:00 AFL Pitching Prospects & Diamondbacks Buzz

18:49 Josue De Paula's Dodgers Opportunity

19:51 Should the Dodgers Bench Shohei Ohtani?

22:00 Is the Josue De Paula Hype Too Much?

24:31 Chase DeLauter's Guardians Breakout

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Which MLB Prospects Are BREAKING OUT This Fall?! + Josue De Paula Over Shohei Ohtani?! | The Baseball Insiders

Alex Cora to the New York YANKEES?! Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray react to Jon Heyman's wild managerial rumor, and Robert explains why he actually believes Cora could eventually replace Aaron Boone.

Plus, the Dodgers and Brewers are set for the NLCS, and Robert makes his series prediction as Los Angeles looks increasingly unstoppable. The guys also break down Cleveland's stunning comeback against the White Sox ahead of a winner-take-all Game 5, debate MLB's proposed changes to the regular season and playoff format, including 154 games, seven-game Division Series and choosing postseason opponents, and discuss what Robert is hearing about the looming MLB lockout.

Could baseball's biggest rivalry be headed for an unbelievable managerial twist?

Chapters:

0:00 MLB Playoff Chaos & Game 5 Preview

2:34 White Sox Collapse as Guardians Force Game 5

6:26 Why the Rays Have a Huge Advantage

10:26 Stephen Vogt & Cleveland's Comeback

15:43 Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS Preview

16:44 Robert Murray's NLCS Predictions

21:04 MLB Playoff Changes: 154 Games & New Format?

23:07 Robert Murray's MLB Lockout Prediction

23:44 Alex Cora to the Yankees?!

24:30 Robert Murray Believes the Cora Rumor

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Alex Cora to Yankees?! + Dodgers NLCS Pick & MLB Playoff Shakeup | The Baseball Insiders

Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray react to another ugly Yankees playoff performance and debate whether the recurring mistakes and lack of execution in big moments should change how New York views Aaron Boone, especially with the Rays hardly dominating offensively themselves.

Plus, Kiké Hernandez does what he always seems to do in October as the Dodgers roll, the White Sox continue pushing their pitching staff to the limit, Adam and Robert revisit Chicago’s massive Garrett Crochet trade return, and Alex Cora’s decision not to manage in 2027 forces the Phillies to rethink their plans.

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Changes Coming for Yankees After Game 2 Disaster? Plus Alex Cora’s Decision | The Baseball Insiders

Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray react to a chaotic opening weekend of the Division Series, starting with the controversial Padres-Brewers finish. Robert assesses the damage to his Padres World Series pick after huge at-bats from Gary Sánchez and Jackson Chourio before the guys turn to Drew Rasmussen’s dominant performance against the Yankees. Can Cam Schlittler help the Yankees answer in Game 2?

Plus, the White Sox continue finding bizarre ways to survive, Will Venable pushes every possible button and the Braves’ decision to use Chris Sale in relief against Philadelphia suddenly looks even more costly.

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Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down what comes next for the Phillies, Red Sox, Cubs and Astros after their Wild Card eliminations and Robert has plenty of offseason intel.

Could Alex Cora be headed to Philadelphia, and is Alec Bohm likely on his way out? Robert explains why a Sonny Gray return to Boston looks increasingly unlikely, why Roman Anthony’s health may be the Red Sox’s biggest offseason question and how the Cubs can address a roster that completely disappeared against San Diego.

Plus, could Houston entertain a Jeremy Peña trade after an ugly end to its season, are the Padres even more dangerous than Robert expected, and should we start believing in the White Sox?

Chapters:

0:00 Four Eliminations, Four Huge Offseasons

1:42 Robert’s Torey Lovullo & Managerial Intel

3:48 Phillies Face a Massive Offseason

6:12 Who Can Philadelphia Actually Move?

8:30 Alex Cora to the Phillies?

11:35 Red Sox Clubhouse Fallout

13:28 Is Sonny Gray Done in Boston?

15:19 Red Sox’s Biggest Offseason Question

17:45 What Happened to the Cubs?

18:35 Padres Look Even More Dangerous

19:58 Cubs’ Offseason Problems

20:57 Is the Astros Dynasty Over?

22:50 Could Houston Trade Jeremy Peña?

23:27 Are the White Sox For Real?

25:46 Yankees-Rays & Division Series Preview

26:31 Final Thoughts

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Phillies, Red Sox, Cubs & Astros Are OUT — Robert Murray on What’s Next? | The Baseball Insiders

Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Will Laws to react to a wild opening day of the MLB postseason!

Cam Schlittler continued his incredible run against Boston while Ben Rice exploded at the plate, but what should the Yankees make of Roman Anthony’s injury? Then, the guys break down Philadelphia’s bold Jhoan Duran gamble and whether the Phillies’ roster construction is finally catching up with them. Plus, did everyone underestimate the White Sox, can Robert’s Padres finish off the Cubs after Michael King’s huge outing, should the Brewers be nervous about San Diego, and should MLB consider playoff re-seeding?

00:00 — Wild Card chaos, World Series picks & what’s ahead

01:26 — Can the Red Sox come back after Game 1?

03:48 — Phillies’ bullpen gamble BACKFIRES

05:35 — Are the Phillies on the brink of elimination?

09:01 — Did the Phillies blow the trade deadline?

10:51 — Yankees vs. Red Sox: Who has the edge?

12:09 — Cam Schlittler & Ben Rice STEAL the show

15:04 — Schlittler’s shocking pitching adjustment

16:40 — Are the White Sox about to STUN the Astros?

22:21 — Robert Murray DOUBLES DOWN on the Padres

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Adam Weinrib and FanSided prospect expert Eric Cole break down the young players who made the biggest impression during the minor-league postseason and the prospects who could suddenly become October X-factors in the majors.

The guys dive into Jarlin Susana’s dominant playoff run and MLB ceiling, Bryan Rincon’s breakout season and Francisco Lindor comp, and what Arjun Nimmala, Tyler Bremner, David Shields, Blake Mitchell and Kendry Chourio showed during their postseason runs.

Then, the focus shifts to October: could Josue De Paula swing a playoff game for the Dodgers, and just how wild could a Payton Tolle vs. Cam Schlittler matchup get? Plus, Braiden Ward, Carlos Lagrange and the possibility of players making their MLB debuts on the postseason stage.

Chapters:

0:00 MLB Playoffs & Prospect Show Intro

3:48 Biggest MiLB Playoff Standouts

4:04 Jarlin Susana’s MLB Ceiling

6:29 Bryan Rincon’s Breakout Season

9:42 Angels Prospects Win a Championship

12:55 Are We Underrating the Royals’ Future?

15:54 MiLB Playoff Takeaways

16:14 Josue De Paula: Dodgers’ October Wild Card

19:54 Payton Tolle vs. Cam Schlittler

23:03 MLB Debuts During the Playoffs?!

25:05 Should the Yankees Risk It?

25:39 Final Thoughts

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Prospects Who Stood Out in Minor-League Playoffs + World Series Wild Cards | The Baseball Insiders

The 2026 MLB postseason is here, and Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray are previewing every Wild Card Series before October gets underway.

The Phillies survived the final weekend to set up a showdown with the Braves, while the Astros punched their ticket and now face a White Sox team that finished 81-81. Plus, the guys break down a Yankees-Red Sox rivalry series loaded with moving pieces, Robert gets another chance to defend his Padres prediction against the Cubs, and they reveal whether anything has changed their World Series outlook.

00:00 — MLB Postseason Is Finally Here

03:14 — Phillies Survive a MASSIVE Collapse

07:25 — Can the Phillies Shock the Braves?

11:29 — Yankees vs. Red Sox Is Must-See

22:52 — Padres vs. Cubs Playoff Breakdown

25:07 — Astros vs. White Sox: Who Advances?

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Who Do You Trust in October?! Full MLB Wild Card Preview | The Baseball Insiders