In this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Robert Murray and Adam Weinrib dive into the shocking decision by the Cincinnati Reds to fire manager David Bell, just a year after extending his contract. What went wrong, and where do the Reds go from here?

We also break down the glaring weaknesses of two playoff contenders: the Royals and the Orioles. The Royals’ offense went cold over the weekend—could they lose their playoff spot? Meanwhile, the Orioles’ inconsistency is starting to show, especially with Jackson Holliday’s missed opportunity. Can these teams bounce back? And, don’t miss our take on the Mets-Braves series and whether Luisangel Acuña makes the Mets’ playoff roster.

- Welcome to The Baseball Insiders Podcast!

- Cincinnati Reds Fire Manager David Bell

- Royals Biggest Weaknesses

- Free Agent Signing Predictions

- Orioles Biggest Weaknesses

- Favorite Upcoming Series of the Week?

- Would Mets Carry Acuna on Playoff Roster?

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