A major prospect-for-ace swap hits right before showtime.

On today’s Baseball Insiders Prospect Edition, Adam Weinrib and Fansided prospect guru Eric Cole break down the stunning trade that sends Sonny Gray from the Cardinals to the Boston Red Sox, with Boston surrendering high-octane lefty Brandon Clark and swingman Richard Fitts in the deal.

Gray brings All-Star pedigree — but is he truly the Red Sox’ No. 2 starter? And did Boston just part with a future monster arm in Clark? We dig into the reliever risk, the upside, and what this move signals about Boston’s real offseason intentions.

PLUS: The guys revisit the Mets–Rangers Brandon Nimmo ↔ Marcus Semien blockbuster and how it reshapes both systems — including Carson Benge, Jet Williams, Cody Freeman, and more.

The Rangers are blowing it up, sending Marcus Semien to the Mets in a shocking trade for Brandon Nimmo — with money changing hands on both sides. Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down who wins the deal, how it reshapes both rosters, and whether the Mets could pursue Kyle Tucker next to fill their outfield gap.

They also discuss the Rangers’ offseason teardown, the markets for Adolis García, Jonah Heim, and Josh Sborz, and which non-tender decisions caught them by surprise. Plus: the latest on Ramon Urías’s sudden exit from Houston, and why Ryan Helsley might be attracting interest as a potential starter.

It’s Non-Tender Deadline Day, and the offseason is officially in full swing. The guys break down a chaotic week across the league, starting with the Braves dominating the transaction wire and ending with major questions about Corey Seager, the Pirates, and the Yankees’ outfield plans.

Welcome back to The Baseball Insiders Prospects Show with Adam Weinrib & FanSided’s Eric Cole. It’s Rule 5 protection week: who made 40-man rosters, who didn’t, and which unprotected names are most likely to get snatched at the Winter Meetings? We break down why relievers with upper-minors swing-and-miss stuff rule the day, the annual Yankees bullpen squeeze, a few eyebrow-raising protection calls, and the “don’t overreact” top-10s who probably won’t be drafted.

We also hit Pirates buzz about a 19-year-old phenom fast-track, service-time reality versus PR, and a late-night move involving a once-elite pitching prospect that raised medical red flags.

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The offseason just got spicy — the Orioles and Angels pulled off a surprise trade sending Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim for Taylor Ward. Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down how it happened, who “won” the deal, and what it means for both rotations heading into 2026.

They also react to the Qualifying Offer fallout, with Gleyber Torres, Brandon Woodruff, Shota Imanaga, and Trent Grisham all returning to their clubs. What’s next for the Brewers and Freddy Peralta, and how do the Yankees balance Cody Bellinger’s pursuit after Grisham’s surprise return?

Plus: Jeff Passan reports the Pirates were in on Josh Naylor and are now calling about Schwarber — could Pittsburgh actually shop at the top of the market this winter?

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The MLB offseason has officially begun — and the Mariners kicked it off by locking up Josh Naylor on a five-year deal. Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down what comes next for Seattle, whether other first base–hungry teams have to pivot, and how this sets the tone for the winter.

They also dive into the early-moving relief market, with names like Raisel Iglesias, Edwin Díaz, and José Alvarado surfacing in trade and signing chatter. Plus: the Phillies’ bullpen depth, Royals-Cardinals trade buzz around Kris Bubic and Brendan Donovan, and what kind of moves the Cardinals might make to reshape their roster.

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Welcome to a Friday night prime-time Baseball Insiders! Adam Weinrib and Fansided MLB insider Robert Murray return with fresh intel after Robert wrapped meetings with AL GMs. We cover:

• Orioles targeting a difference-making starter + bullpen help (prospects in play)

• Mariners aiming to run it back (Naylor/Suárez/Polanco decisions)

• Tigers & Tarik Skubal: extension vibes, Bregman endorsement, and why DET should push to win

• Twins: Joe Ryan likelihood, what that means for Buxton

• Pirates plan & Paul Skenes’ comments; ~$30–40M to deploy and where it should go

• Yankees needs + Kyle Tucker chatter vs Bellinger/Grisham decisions

• Guardians and a Stephen Kwan trade idea (how real?)

• Quick awards reaction and what it says about value

Plus: what to expect timing-wise between now and the Winter Meetings.

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We’re live from Las Vegas for the MLB GM Meetings, where front-office buzz is in full swing! Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray break down everything Robert has learned on the ground so far — from potential big spenders vs. quiet teams to the latest on Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, and Freddy Peralta.

The crew digs into Craig Breslow’s comments about needing a middle-of-the-order bat, what that means for Boston’s offseason, and how Alonso’s market could shape the rest of free agency. Plus: early trade chatter around Ketel Marte and Fernando Tatis Jr., the most unexpected nuggets from Vegas, and reactions to the latest award winners.

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