MLB Trade Rumors Podcast
Episodes
Mailbag: Jose Abreu Demoted, The Positional Surplus Myth, Erick Fedde's Trade Value And More
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Jose Abreu agreeing to be sent down to the minors, Mike Trout's torn meniscus, the myth of teams ha...
Mailbag: Cardinals' Troubles, Jazz Chisholm, Bad Umpiring And More
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald for an all-mailbag episode with topics including: which division leaders are mostly likely to stay ...
Free Agent Power Rankings, Ohtani's Stolen Money And The A's Moving To Sacramento
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the site's newly published Free Agents Power Rankings, how Gerrit Cole could potential...
Megapod: Reviewing Our Free Agent Predictions And Future CBA Issues
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a four-person panel with Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams and Anthony Franco all joining Darragh McDonald to discuss why the offseason didn't g...
Baseball Is Back, Will Smith's Extension, Mike Clevinger And Jon Berti
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Dodgers locking up catcher Will Smith to a ten-year contract extension, the Pirates tra...
A Live Reaction To The Jordan Montgomery Signing, Ohtani's Interpreter, And JD Martinez Joins The Mets
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the scandal surrounding the alleged gambling of Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, JD Martin...
Mutiny In The MLBPA, Blake Snell Signs With The Giants And The Dylan Cease Trade
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mutiny Within the MLBPA, Blake Snell Signs With The Giants And The Dylan Cease TradeMLBTR's Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the pow...
Injured Pitchers, Brayan Bello's Extension, Mookie At Shortstop And J.D. Davis
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Lucas Giolito and Garrett Cole's respective arm injuries and whether Red Sox or Yan...
The Giants Sign Chapman, Zack Wheeler's Extension, And Snell And Montgomery Remain
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR Founder Tim Dierkes joins Darragh McDonald to discuss what led Matt Chapman to take a short-term deal, the Giants penchant for giving out deals ...
How Bellinger's Deal Affects the Other Free Agents and Why the Offseason Played Out Like This
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes joins Darragh McDonald to discuss what led Cody Bellinger to take a short-term deal, why the site's prediction for him ...
Finding Fits for the "Boras Four," Which Teams Could Still Spend? and Rob Manfred in His Last Term
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss potential landing spots for the big Scott Boras clients left on the free agent market, whether they beli...
Jorge Soler, Veteran Catcher Signings and the Padres' Payroll Crunch
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Giants signing Jorge Soler, how he will fit onto their crowded roster, and whether it affects the...
The Sale of the Orioles, Corbin Burnes Traded and Bobby Witt Jr. Extended
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Angelos family selling the Orioles and how it could affect the franchise moving forward, how the Cor...
The Jorge Polanco Trade, Rhys Hoskins and the Blue Jays' Plans
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Twins trading Jorge Polanco to the Mariners for a four-player package, the Brewers s...
The Broadcasting Landscape, Josh Hader and the Relief Market
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR writer Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss how much money each team gets from their TV broadcasting rights as well as the fluid sit...
The Cubs Get Active, Marcus Stroman and Jordan Hicks
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Cubs landing free agent Shota Imanaga as well as trading for Michael Busch from the Do...
Teoscar Signs with L.A. and the Move-Making Mariners and Rays
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR writer Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Dodgers grabbing more headlines by signing Teoscar Hernandez, and a flurry of moves inc...
Yamamoto Fallout, the Sale/Grissom Trade and Transaction Roundup
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the state of the Dodgers' rotation after signing Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a record-breaking contrac...
Tyler Glasnow, Jung Hoo Lee, D-Backs' Signings and the Braves' Confusing Moves
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes joins to discuss the Tyler Glasnow trade and extension with the Dodgers and dive into how concerning his injury history real...
Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Deferred Money
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the record-breaking deal that Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers and all of the crazine...
Winter Meetings, Ohtani Secrecy, and the Mariners Shedding Salary
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Site founder Tim Dierkes joins host Darragh McDonald to discuss what isn't happening with Shohei Ohtani and what they think about the process pla...
Sonny Gray, Kenta Maeda and Offseason Questions
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes joins host Darragh McDonald to discuss Sonny Gray's new contract with the Cardinals and the risks of having a rotation ...
Aaron Nola, Non-Tenders and the Pace of the Offseason
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Franco joins host Darragh McDonald to discuss Aaron Nola staying with the Phillies and how his big contract will affect the rest of the starti...
Top Trade Candidates, Bryce Harper at First Base and the Braves Raising Payroll
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Adams joins host Darragh McDonald to discuss the site's list of top offseason trade candidates, what Bryce Harper moving to first base mean...
Top 50 Free Agents Megapod
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Darragh McDonald is joined by Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams and Anthony Franco to discuss the site's annual Top 50 Free Agent list. In this extra...
Juan Soto Speculation, Melvin and Zaidi in SF, and Boston Hires Breslow
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the likelihood of the Padres trading Juan Soto with reports saying that the team is looking to cut pa...
Adolis Garcia, the Tyler Glasnow Decision and Is Bob Melvin Switching Teams?
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Franco joins host Darragh McDonald to discuss Adolis Garcia's rise from going unclaimed on waivers to being named ALCS MVP, what's n...
Boston Searches for a Boss, Kim Ng and Surgery for Brandon Woodruff
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Franco joins host Darragh McDonald to discuss why Boston's top front office job might be hard to fill, the next step for Kim Ng after cho...
The Mets' Front Office, TJ for Alcantara and the D-Backs Extend Their GM
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Darragh McDonald is back and is joined by MLBTR's Anthony Franco to discuss Billy Eppler resigning from the Mets' front office amidst...
Mariners to Spend? Tigers to Contend? And Managerial Vacancies
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Anthony Franco joins guest host Mark Polishuk to discuss Cal Raleigh's comments asking ownership to spend more after missing the pla...
Free Agent Pitching Dark Horses, Padres to Cut Payroll and If the Angels Should Rebuild
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Polishuk fills in as host and is joined by Steve Adams to do a free agent pitching preview and talk about who could be good, under-the-radar pick...
Front Office Changes in Boston and New York, and the New Rays' Stadium Agreement
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Mark Polishuk joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the weak free agent position player class, the Red Sox firing Chaim Bloom, the Mets hirin...
Free Agent Class Preview: Catcher and First Base, Márquez Extension and the Dodgers' Rotation
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the site's positional free agent previews for catcher and first base. They also ana...
Waiver Claim Fallout, September Call-Ups and the Biggest Strength of Each Playoff Contender
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to analyze how the unprecedented salary dumping on the waiver wire shook out, benefiting the Guardians...
Ohtani’s Torn UCL, Free Agent Power Rankings and Stephen Strasburg to Retire
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss how the news of Shohei Ohtani's UCL tear will affect his upcoming free agency, who has moved up ...
The White Sox Fire Their Front Office, Injured Rays and Prospect Promotion Time
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss what led to the surprising front office move in Chicago, firing their VP Ken Williams and G...
Pete Alonso’s Future, Yankees’ Rotation Troubles and Should the Trade Deadline Be Pushed Back?
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR’s Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the pros and cons of a proposal to move future trade deadlines back from the end of July to...
The Streaking Mariners, the Struggling Angels and Injured Aces
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss how a sudden hot streak from the Mariners has propelled them back into the playoff mix desp...
Trade Deadline Recap
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to recap the major dealings of this year's busy trade deadline. They discuss the Mets not only se...
The Angels Are All In, Lucas Giolito and Picking a Lane
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Hot Stove is heating up, and MLBTR writer Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the the Angels' decision to keep Shohei Ohtani for...
All Eyes on the Angels, Cardinals Trade Options and Buyers or Sellers
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants to know if Shohei Ohtani will be traded. With the Angels' playoff chances fluctuating, MLBTR's Anthony Franco and Darragh McD...
Top Deadline Trade Candidates, Ohtani Trade Potential and the Slipping Rays
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Anthony Franco joins host Darragh McDonald to break down the site's list of the top trade candidates for this year's trade dead...
Free Agent Power Rankings: Midseason Edition and Aroldis Chapman to the Rangers
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to give a midseason update to the Free Agent Power Rankings. There is a surplus of top pitchers available and a ...
The Angels Trade for Infielders, Indecisive NL Central Teams and Aaron Judge's Toe
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Steve Adams joins Host Darragh McDonald to discuss the Angels making some early moves, acquiring Eduardo Escobar from the Mets and Mike M...
Exciting Youth Movements in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, Bad Central Divisions and the Dodgers Want Pitching
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR’s Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Reds and Pirates sitting on top of the NL Central thanks to strong performances from young...
Stroman Lobbies for Extension, Mets' Woes and Astros Seeking Bats
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR's Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Marcus Stroman lobbying for an extension with the Cubs seemingly not interested, what Pe...
Elly De La Cruz, Manoah's Demotion and Surgery for DeGrom
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR writer Steve Adams joins host Darragh McDonald to talk about Elly De La Cruz debuting for the Reds, how he will factor into the the infield pict...
The Wide-Open NL Wild Card Race, Returning Pitchers and Cast-Off Veterans
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Darragh McDonald takes over hosting duties and is joined by MLBTR's Anthony Franco to discuss how no team in the National League is truly out of ...
The Mets are Turning Things Around and How Serious are the Mariners, Marlins and D-Backs?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will Sammon of The Athletic joins Simon Hampton to talk about what has led to the Mets' improved play, Francisco Alvarez' role once the vete...
The Contreras Saga Continues, Mitch Keller's Dominance and the Padres' Struggles
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR writer Steve Adams joins Simon Hampton to discuss the Cardinals' sudden reversal on their recent decision to relieve Willson Contreras of...
Willson Contreras Moved from Catcher, Max Fried's Injury and the Strong AL East
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Woo, the Cardinals writer for The Athletic, joins Simon Hampton to discuss Willson Contreras being pulled from the catcher position, Nolan Arena...
The White Sox Could Be Sellers, Bryce Harper and the Red Sox's Needs
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR writer Steve Adams joins Simon Hampton to talk about Bryce Harper's speedy recovery from Tommy John surgery and dive deep into what players...
The A's Potential Move to Las Vegas, Twins Talk and Bryan Reynolds
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Experienced Las Vegas reporter, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press joins Simon to speculate on how the city would embrace an MLB team. She al...
Free Agent Power Rankings, Ian Happ and Pablo López Extensions
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes joins host Simon Hampton to review who sits atop the 2023-24 Free Agent Power Rankings. They also discuss recent extensions ...
The Undefeated Rays, Prospect Debuts and The Angels' Bullpen
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Simon Hampton is joined by MLBTR's Steve Adams to talk about the Rays' hot start, Grayson Rodriguez's debut for the Orioles, the e...
Early Trade Market Preview, Cronenworth Extension and Opening Week
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Simon Hampton is joined by MLBTR writer Anthony Franco to discuss their observations from Opening Week, whether Shohei Ohtani will factor into ...