October is here — and the firings have already started. ⚾

On today’s episode of The Baseball Insiders, hosts Adam Weinrib and Robert Murray react to the first wave of MLB managerial changes and early playoff action:

Giants: Bob Melvin out — could a Bruce Bochy reunion really happen?

Rangers: Bochy dismissed, Skip Schumaker rumored to be the frontrunner.

Twins: Rocco Baldelli surprisingly out — what’s next in Minnesota?

Angels: Ron Washington & Ray Montgomery gone — does Perry Minasian stay, and could Arte look at Albert Pujols?

Pirates: Don Kelly & Ben Cherington both back — half-right move?

Cardinals: Oli Marmol stays under Chaim Bloom — how much leash does he have?

🔥 Quick Hits:

Early Wild Card thoughts — Tarik Skubal delivers in October.

Updated World Series predictions after Game 1.

Empty the notebook: Robert previews where he's headed in October.

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