Video: MLB News, Notes, Injuries & Top Stories (2025 Fantasy Baseball)

MLB News, Notes, Injuries & Top Stories (2025 Fantasy Baseball)

The Orioles have finally moved on from Brandon Hyde—what does it mean for Jackson Holliday, Heston Kjerstad, and Kobe Mayo going forward? Ryan Wormeli and Mike Maher break down the real-life and fantasy impact of the managerial shakeup in Baltimore, plus what Tony Mansolino’s new approach could unlock. We also discuss early returns on Spencer Strider, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s imminent return, and whether Pete Crow-Armstrong is a legit fantasy MVP. Plus, your trades graded and rules MLB should ban next.

MLB News Timestamps:

Brandon Hyde Fired – 0:00:32
Orioles Fantasy Futures – 0:07:06
Tush Push Survives – 0:12:35
New Baseball Rule Changes – 0:15:14
No Designated Hitter – 0:15:34
Change Pitcher “Win” Ruling – 0:18:07
Ban the Shift Ban – 0:21:12
Maher’s Quick Three Rule Changes – 0:24:13
Spencer Strider Returns – 0:27:37
Acuña Back This Weekend? – 0:28:07
George Kirby Sees The Field – 0:28:48
Robert Hassell III Debuts – 0:29:53
Jared Jones Elbow Surgery – 0:30:06
New Statcast Metric – 0:30:17
Grade The Trade – 0:31:55
Reese Olson/Devin Williams – 0:32:22
Royce Lewis/Francisco Alvarez – 0:33:32
Pete Crow-Armstrong/Cal Raleigh – 0:34:35
Ryan Helsley/Ketel Marte – 0:36:22
Jacob Wilson & Clay Holmes/Brent Rooker & Sandy Alcantara – 0:38:28
Brandon Woodruff/Xavier Edwards – 0:41:55
Luis Castillo/Dustin May & Sandy Alcantara – 0:43:38
Closing – 0:44:46

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