Shocking Retirement Opens Up Another Manager Job + Are the Championship Series Over?

Описание: The MLB world was stunned as Padres manager Mike Shildt abruptly retired, signaling he’s likely done with the game. Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray react to the shocking news, discuss what’s next for San Diego, and break down how this impacts the MLB managerial market, including Albert Pujols and Torii Hunter in Anaheim.

They also dive into the Championship Series, where the Mariners have taken a surprising 2-0 lead over the Blue Jays, and the Dodgers keep surviving tight battles with the Brewers. Plus, updates on Kyle Tucker’s free agency, Nick Hundley’s future, and the latest buzz around Stephen Vogt.

Subscribe for exclusive playoff coverage, MLB news, and insider analysis from The Baseball Insiders. ⚾

#TheBaseballInsiders #MLB #BaseballInsiders #MLBPlayoffs #MikeShildt #Padres #Mariners #BlueJays #Dodgers #Brewers #AlbertPujols #KyleTucker #MLBNews #MLBRumors

Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:
   / @thebaseballinsiders  

Video Chapters:
0:00 The Baseball Insiders Podcast
0:58 Welcome & tease (are the CS already over?)
1:42 What’s on today’s show + Discord/Q&A + Silver Slugger dates
5:20 Padres shocker: Mike Shildt retires
6:35 Why SD’s job is fascinating; Preller’s status
8:04 Early SD candidates: Ryan Flaherty & Nick Hundley
10:36 Angels search update (Pujols/Hunter; why it’s not done)
12:50 Managerial market elsewhere (Braves quiet; Giants/Orioles/Twins notes)
17:39 Rockies GM race (Scott Sharp; James Click)
18:11 Giants/Veritek note; can anyone poach Stephen Vogt?
21:20 Community/Discord plug → transition to on-field talk
21:38 ALCS: Mariners up 2–0 in Toronto — is it over?
25:41 Adam’s pick: Mariners in 6 (Jays take G3)
25:56 Robert’s pick: Mariners in 5
28:47 NLCS: Why Dodgers look inevitable; Brewers struggles/Yelich pressure
30:24 How LA masked bullpen issues (Snell & Yamamoto gems)
31:26 The tiny margins in G1; how the series could’ve flipped
32:29 Looking ahead: a Dodgers–Mariners World Series?
33:01 Reality check for Dodgers fans: payroll edge talk
35:22 Spending ≠ titles; why vibes & infrastructure matter
37:52 Brewers ownership: when to spend to move the needle
40:02 Mets/Soto aside; infrastructure note
40:51 Free-agent watch: Kyle Tucker market & fits
42:17 Free-agent watch: Kyle Schwarber’s DH market
43:18 Quick note on Anthony Volpe’s surgery
44:22 Game 3 picks (Jays vs Mariners)
44:54 Outro + subscribe + Silver Slugger reveal reminder

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/...

Got more questions for Robert & Adam? Join our Discord channel! Become a member HERE to get started:    / @thebaseballinsiders  

About The Baseball Insiders:
Join MLB Insider Robert Murray, Fansided host extraordinaire, Adam Weinrib, and some of the biggest names in baseball and baseball media, as they bring you the inside scoop on everything happening across the MLB. From Hot Stove to the World Series, The Baseball Insiders have you covered.

Follow The Baseball Insiders:
Follow Robert:   / byrobertmurray  
Follow Adam:   / adamweinrib  
Website: https://fansided.com/baseball-insiders
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w8jYR5...
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Follow FanSided:
Website: https://fansided.com/
Facebook:   / fansided  
Instagram:   / fansided  
TikTok:   / fansided  
X:   / fansided  

Copyright Notice: This video and YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The Baseball Insiders. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided.

© 2025 The Baseball Insiders

Shocking Retirement Opens Up Another Manager Job + Are the Championship Series Over?
   / @thebaseballinsiders