Biggest Trade Deadline Flops (and Can They Turn it Around?)

Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray check in on the biggest disappointments from the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, including the early returns on the Yankees’ additions, Adley Rutschman’s adjustment to Boston and Detroit’s disastrous bullpen situation. Plus, they explain why Toronto suddenly looks dangerous in the AL playoff race and whether the Guardians and Pirates can salvage seasons that haven’t gone according to plan. They also open the show with Robert’s latest intel on how people around baseball are viewing the looming MLB lockout. Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Trade Deadline Flops 1:49 Latest MLB Lockout Intel 5:27 Yankees’ Trade Deadline Additions Are Struggling 8:59 Adley Rutschman vs. Liam Hicks 12:59 Could Boston Extend Adley Rutschman? 14:18 Red Sox Fans Booing Willson Contreras 15:43 Did the Tigers Blow the Trade Deadline? 19:28 Blue Jays or Tigers: Who Makes the Playoffs? 21:42 What Happened to the Guardians & Pirates? 24:42 Final Thoughts & Outro --- SIGN UP for Robert Murray's Rumor Mill: https://joinsubtext.com/c/robert-murray 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/TheBaseballInsiders Follow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurray Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinrib Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== --- #MLB #MLBTradeDeadline #Yankees #RedSox #Tigers #BlueJays #MLBPlayoffs #MLBNews #BaseballInsiders #Baseball Biggest Trade Deadline Flops (and Can They Turn it Around?) | The Baseball Insiders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy