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The Milwaukee Brewers are WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS but could William Contreras be TRADED to the New York Yankees?! Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray celebrate Milwaukee's championship victory over the Tampa Bay Rays before diving into a potentially explosive offseason. Robert explains why he believes Contreras could be traded, why the Yankees make sense as a destination. Plus, the guys revisit Christian Yelich's emotional championship moment, Cooper Pratt's incredible postseason, Sal Frelick, Trevor Megill and Pat Murphy's impact on the Brewers' remarkable run. Robert also breaks down Jake Bauers' upcoming free agency and his viral exchange with Murphy, the Rays' potential interest in Luis Arraez, whether Tampa Bay could trade Drew Rasmussen, and the starting pitching decisions facing Eric Neander. Finally, Robert shares the latest on Brewers executive Matt Klein's candidacy for the Houston Astros front-office job, why he could still stay in Milwaukee and what makes the Los Angeles Angels' front-office opening so attractive. The MLB offseason is officially underway on Baseball Insiders!Chapters:0:00 Brewers Are WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!2:54 Christian Yelich's Emotional Championship Moment5:08 What Made the Brewers' Run So Special?9:47 What's Next for the Tampa Bay Rays?11:36 Drew Rasmussen TRADE Possibility?!13:43 Pat Murphy's Yankees Comments & Jake Bauers17:02 Could Brewers TRADE William Contreras?!18:54 Robert Murray Predicts Contreras Trade!19:12 Yankees as a William Contreras Destination22:24 Matt Klein to Astros? Insider Update23:48 Why the Angels' Front Office Job Is Attractive24:59 MLB Offseason Moves Are Already Starting---SIGN UP for Robert Murray's Rumor Mill: https://joinsubtext.com/c/robert-murraySUBSCRIBE 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/TheBaseballInsidersFollow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurrayFollow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinribFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== ---#Yankees #WilliamContreras #Brewers #MLBRumors #MLB #WorldSeries #YankeesRumors #BaseballInsiders #FanSided Brewers Are World Series Champions! What’s Next in Milwaukee, Tampa Bay | The Baseball InsidersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Tampa Bay Rays are STILL ALIVE in the World Series!Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray are joined by Sports Illustrated's Nick Selbe to break down the wild finish to Game 4 and whether the Brewers should be worried about letting Tampa Bay back into the series. With Milwaukee's bullpen running on fumes and William Contreras dealing with a possible hand injury, can Pat Murphy find a way to close things out behind Jacob Misiorowski in Game 5? The guys also discuss how Kevin Cash can keep the Rays' momentum going, Junior Caminero's health, Tampa Bay's starting pitching decisions and what the Rays' future could look like if their World Series run ends.Plus, Robert Murray weighs in on Mike Rizzo's reported interview with the Houston Astros and whether Houston could choose him over Brewers executive Matt Kleine. Is Milwaukee still in control, or are the Rays setting up an unforgettable World Series comeback? All that and more on Baseball Insiders!00:00 – Brewers-Rays World Series: Game 5 Preview03:51 – Cooper Pratt's Home Run and Game 4 Heartbreak04:32 – Can Milwaukee Close Out the World Series?08:11 – Pat Murphy's Bullpen Decisions Under Fire10:26 – Should Pat Murphy Have Used His Best Relievers?15:05 – Brewers Players Earn Respect for Facing the Media16:29 – How Will the Rays Approach Game 5?19:47 – Houston Astros GM Search: Is Mike Rizzo a Fit?24:03 – Baltimore Orioles Hire Jared Banner as GM25:54 – Can the Orioles Finally Build a Contender?---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/TheBaseballInsidersFollow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurrayFollow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinribFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== ---#WorldSeries #Brewers #Rays #MLB #WorldSeries2026 #MLBPlayoffs #MilwaukeeBrewers #TampaBayRays #BaseballInsiders #FanSided Rays Aren’t Dead Yet as Brewers Blunder Helps Extend World Series to Game 5 | The Baseball InsidersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Could the Los Angeles Dodgers land ANOTHER Japanese pitching phenom? Adam Weinrib and prospect expert Eric Cole break down the unusual situation surrounding 18-year-old Shoki Oda, his reported interest in the Dodgers, the Yomiuri Giants and how a potential MLB lockout could complicate his path to America. Plus, the Arizona Fall League is heating up and is the 2026 Topps Chrome Update worth buying? Adam and Eric debate hobby box prices, rookie debut patches and whether a potential MLB lockout could impact the Rule 5 Draft. All that and more on the Baseball Insiders Prospect Show!Chapters:0:00 MLB Prospect Show: AFL, Dodgers & Shoki Oda2:30 Tai Peete's Cardinals Breakout Is for REAL?!5:23 Caleb Bonemer's Mike Trout Comparisons8:00 Why the White Sox's Prospect Future Looks Bright10:20 Aidan Miller's Phillies Comeback & Injury Concerns14:06 Dodgers Prospects STRUGGLING in Arizona?!15:56 Shoki Oda to Dodgers? Japan's Next Phenom17:34 Why MLB's Lockout Could Change Oda's Future21:30 Topps Chrome Update: Is Hobby Worth It?!24:52 Could MLB Cancel the Rule 5 Draft?---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/TheBaseballInsidersFollow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurrayFollow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinribFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== ---#MLBProspects #Dodgers #ShokiOda #ArizonaFallLeague #TaiPeete #CalebBonemer #AidanMiller #ToppsChrome #BaseballInsiders #FanSided Dodgers' Next Japanese PHENOM?! Shoki Oda Rumors + MLB Prospect Breakouts | The Baseball InsidersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Milwaukee Brewers have taken a commanding 2-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series! Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down Milwaukee's relentless championship run, with Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick and Cooper Pratt stepping up in huge moments and Pat Murphy continuing to push all the right buttons. Robert also reflects on his weekend covering the World Series in Milwaukee and what makes this Brewers team so special. Meanwhile, the Rays are heading home after costly defensive mistakes from Chandler Simpson and Jonathan Aranda, with Junior Caminero showing signs of frustration. Can Kevin Cash get Tampa Bay back on track, or are the Brewers headed for a World Series sweep? 00:00 — The World Series Is Getting Wild01:12 — The Brewers Take a 2-0 Series Lead04:22 — Why Milwaukee Just Won’t Quit05:02 — The Brewers’ Incredible Game 2 Comeback07:16 — The Culture Behind Milwaukee’s Success09:17 — Pat Murphy’s Bold Bullpen Decisions10:43 — Is Aaron Ashby Becoming a World Series Hero?14:23 — Can the Rays Still Turn This Around?23:25 — The Astros Make Two Intriguing Hires25:27 — The Latest Twist in the Mariners’ Manager Search#MLB #WorldSeries #Brewers #Rays #BaseballInsiders All that and more on Baseball Insiders!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

MLB insider Robert Murray joins Adam Weinrib from Wisconsin ahead of Game 1 of the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays World Series and makes a BOLD prediction! Robert shares his biggest takeaways from World Series Media Day, including his conversation with Christian Yelich about the late Bob Uecker, the excitement surrounding Milwaukee and Brandon Woodruff's return to the World Series roster. The guys break down Tampa Bay's decision to start Nick Martinez instead of Freddy Peralta, the Rays' concerns surrounding Bryan Baker's declining velocity, Milwaukee's dominant bullpen and the biggest factors that could decide the championship. Plus, Robert shares the latest MLB insider updates on Houston's interest in Brewers executive Matt Klein, the Seattle Mariners' managerial search, Stephen Vogt's decision to remain in Cleveland and the Los Angeles Angels' front-office situation involving Kurt Suzuki and Thad Levine. Who wins the World Series: Brewers or Rays? Let us know your prediction!Chapters:0:00 Robert Murray Reports From World Series Media Day2:40 Rays' Haunted Hotel & Milwaukee's World Series Atmosphere5:22 Christian Yelich's Emotional Bob Uecker Stories9:45 Brewers vs. Rays World Series Game 1 Preview10:37 Why Nick Martinez Starts Over Freddy Peralta12:51 Bryan Baker's Velocity & World Series Pitching Concerns16:02 Brewers' Dominant Bullpen & Insider Rumors17:23 Robert Murray's BOLD World Series Prediction19:35 Astros' Interest in Matt Klein22:29 Mariners Manager Search & Angels Front Office News---SIGN UP for Robert Murray's Rumor Mill: https://joinsubtext.com/c/robert-murraySUBSCRIBE 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/TheBaseballInsidersFollow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurrayFollow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinribFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== ---#WorldSeries #Brewers #Rays #MLB #WorldSeries2026 #MilwaukeeBrewers #TampaBayRays #MLBRumors #BaseballInsiders #FanSided INSIDE Brewers-Rays with Robert Murray: Can Tampa Bay STOP Milwaukee?! | The Baseball InsidersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy