In this episode of The Baseball Insiders Podcast, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib discuss the Royals’ crucial sweep of the Twins and what it means for their playoff chances. Plus, Aaron Judge’s home run slump has the MVP race heating up! Over in the NL Wild Card race, can we still trust the D-backs and Padres?

The duo also breaks down the chaotic AL East, where the Yankees and Orioles seem poised for a division-deciding series. Can the Yankees’ decision to move on from Clay Holmes at closer save their season? Finally, will Justin Verlander make the Astros' playoff rotation, and what would that mean for their postseason run?

- Welcome to The Baseball Insiders Podcast!

- Does Anybody Want The AL East

- Jasson Dominguez Call Up

- Royals Make Playoff Push

- Is MVP Race Tightening?

- NL Wild Card Race

- Will Justin Verlander Make Astros' Playoff Rotation?

- MLB Teams as NFL QBs

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In this episode of The Baseball Insiders Podcast, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib dive into the heated Mets-Braves showdown in the NL Wild Card race. With New York’s pitching staff stepping up and Francisco Lindor playing MVP-caliber baseball, can the Mets overtake Atlanta? Plus, could Juan Soto join the Mets next offseason?

Plus, they discuss the Yankees' decision not to call up Jasson Dominguez, a move that could prove costly, and share their thoughts on Rafael Devers dodging the media after being called out for not "buying in" as the face of the Red Sox franchise.

- Matt Chapman Gets Paid

- Mets-Braves Playoff Race Showdown

- Jesse Winker Victory Lap

- Yankees' Jasson Dominguez Decision

- Rafael Devers Ducks the Media?

- Will Jackson Merrill Get Extended?

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In this episode of The Baseball Insiders Podcast, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib explore which MLB veterans might hit waivers before September and what it could mean for their teams. With the Giants making surprising moves, like placing Thairo Estrada and Taylor Rogers on waivers, is this a white flag from San Francisco? Plus, how will Elias Diaz's move to San Diego and Jason Heyward's to Houston impact the postseason?

They also discuss what to expect from Reds prospect Rhett Lowder as he takes the mound, and break down the Pirates' recent meltdown, including a blown 10-3 lead and a sweep by the Cubs. Is anyone’s seat getting hot in Pittsburgh?

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