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MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

MLB Trade Rumors

132 episodes

4 days ago

Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss how much Bo Bichette's return in the World Series will impact his free agency, what MLB teams could offer Kazuma Okamoto when he gets posted this offseason, how strong the market will be for Dylan Cease, and the new managers hired by the Orioles and Angels. Listener question topics include what an extension for Addison Barger would look like, if veterans on minor league deals are eligible to be picked in the Rule 5 Draft, and whether Jarren Duran ...

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Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss how much Bo Bichette's return in the World Series will impact his free agency, what MLB teams could offer Kazuma Okamoto when he gets posted this offseason, how strong the market will be for Dylan Cease, and the new managers hired by the Orioles and Angels. Listener question topics include what an extension for Addison Barger would look like, if veterans on minor league deals are eligible to be picked in the Rule 5 Draft, and whether Jarren Duran ...

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Episodes (20/132)

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Bo Bichette's Health, Kazuma Okamoto, And Dylan Cease's Market

Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss how much Bo Bichette's return in the World Series will impact his free agency, what MLB teams could offer Kazuma Okamoto when he gets posted this offseason, how strong the market will be for Dylan Cease, and the new managers hired by the Orioles and Angels. Listener question topics include what an extension for Addison Barger would look like, if veterans on minor league deals are eligible to be picked in the Rule 5 Draft, and whether Jarren Duran ...

4 days ago

58 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

The Phillies' Outfield, Tarik Skubal, And Hiring College Coaches

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss how writing for MLBTR affects your fandom, if the Dodgers can be stopped, reports that the Phillies will move on from Nick Castellanos and what they could do in the outfield, which teams would be interested if Tarik Skubal were on the trade block, the record-breaking money he could get when he hits free agency, the Giants potentially hiring Tennessee's Tony Vitello as their new manager, the challenges a college coach would face if managing a ma...

1 week ago

55 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Murakami To Be Posted This Offseason, Managerial Vacancies, And More!

Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss news that Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami will be posted this offseason and the unprecedented eight managerial positions that are currently open. Listener email topics include what it would take for the Tigers to trade Tarik Skubal to the Mets, what contract Pete Alonso could get, if the White Sox will look to trade from their supply of back-end starters, if the Nationals should consider moving James Wood to first base, how the Mariners'...

2 weeks ago

57 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Rockies' Front Office Changes, Skip Schumaker, And ABS Talk

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Rockies parting ways with GM Bill Schmidt, which direction the Rangers will go in after naming Skip Schumaker as the new manager, and how the ability to challenge balls and strikes next year will affect the emphasis that teams put on pitch framing. Listener question topics include whether we're headed for a quiet offseason with next year's CBA negotiations looming, how late-season runs by teams like the Guardians will affect how teams...

3 weeks ago

58 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Mike Elias On The State Of The Orioles - Also, The Rebuilding Cardinals, The Rangers' Payroll, And The Mets' Collapse

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias joins Darragh McDonald to discuss what went wrong for the team in 2025, why they haven't signed free agent pitchers to big contracts, the difficulty for players to make the jump from AAA to the majors, the plan moving forward with catchers Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo both on the roster, how the O's ended up acquiring six players from the Padres' 2024 draft class, weighing future value when making trade deadline deals, and what led the...

1 month ago

1 hour 12 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

The Tigers And Astros Try To Hang On, And Brewers' Rotation Issues

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the major struggles of the Tigers, the Guardians surging to try to take a playoff spot, and the Astros limping toward the playoffs after losing Yordan Alvarez and others to injuries. Listener question topics include what kind of package would entice the Cardinals to trade Brendon Donovan, whether the Phillies will resign Kyle Schwarber or any of their other free agents, and how much money teams receive in revenue sharing.

1 month ago

53 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

The Struggling Mets, Bryce Eldridge, And Trey Yesavage

Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Mets' rotation issues and what led them to rely on three rookie pitchers as they try to avoid a collapse, if the Diamondbacks, Giants or Reds could sneak into the playoffs, San Francisco deciding to call up Bryce Eldridge for the stretch run, and the meteoric rise and impressive debut of the Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage Listener question topics include what the Astros could do this offseason to address their glut of position players, if the Brave...

1 month ago

1 hour 1 minute

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Talking Mariners With Jerry Dipoto - Also, Anthony Rizzo, Braves' Catchers, And D-Backs' Roster Holes

Mariners' president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto joins Darragh McDonald to talk about the team's aversion to multi-year free-agent contracts, if it's a struggle to convince players to sign in Seattle, the possibility of resigning Josh Naylor, PR factoring into roster construction, and how trade deadline deals are one of the main ways the Mariners acquire players. Then MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes joins to discuss the career of Anthony Rizzo, if the Braves should consider trading Sean Murp...

1 month ago

58 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Aroldis Chapman, And Offseason Possibilities For The Braves, Rangers, Pirates And Marlins

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Red Sox extending Aroldis Chapman after a surprisingly good year at age 38 and Walker Buehler getting released and signing with the Phillies. In an extended mailbag section, listener question topics include the Braves claiming Ha-Seong Kim and if they will spend more now that they've gotten under the luxury tax threshold, what the Rangers need to address this offseason, what the Pirates could realistically do in left field next year, and if...

2 months ago

50 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

A Conversation With Pirates GM Ben Cherington - Also, The O's, Zack Wheeler, And The Rangers

Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington joins Darragh McDonald to discuss how he's diving deeper into player development in Pittsburgh, why the team has had more success developing pitchers than hitters, how the Pirates considered drafting a position player instead of Paul Skenes, why the they haven't signed a player to a multi-year deal during his tenure, and the necessity of small-market teams to acquire players via trades. Then Anthony Franco joins the pod to discuss the Orioles locking up ...

2 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

The Pohlads Aren't Selling The Twins, Nathaniel Lowe, And Service Time Manipulation

Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss news that the Pohlad family will retain majority ownership of the Twins, why fans are unhappy about it, and whether it will lead the team to trade guys like Pablo Lopez and Joe Ryan this offseason. Also, what led the Nationals to designate Nathaniel Lowe for assignment and for the Red Sox to sign him, how Josh Hader's capsule sprain will seemingly sideline him for the rest of this season, Zack Wheeler's unknown timeline to return after suffering a...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Walk-Year Performances, Roman Anthony's Extension, And More!

Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the most recent update to the Free Agent Power Rankings, including a lot of weak performances by players in their walk years, but also guys such as Brandon Woodruff, Lucas Giolito and Bo Bichette who are trending upward. They also get into the details of Roman Anthony's contract extension with the Red Sox. Listener question topics include whether Tigers fans should be worried, if Tarik Skubal should be traded this offseason, whether or not ...

2 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Megapod: Sifting Through The Trade Deadline Deals

Anthony Franco and Steve Adams join Darragh McDonald to recap the trade deadline. They discuss the Padres' deadline haul and A.J. Preller's willingness to trade away prospects, Leo De Vries and the rest of the Athletics' return for Mason Miller and JP Sears, the Twins selling off most of their bullpen and dumping Carlos Correa's salary on the Astros, the Mariners bolstering their offense with Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor, the Diamondbacks keeping Zac Gallen, the general lack of high-end sta...

2 months ago

2 hours 6 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Megapod: Trade Deadline Preview

Steve Adams and Anthony Franco both join Darragh McDonald to preview Thursday's trade deadline. Topics include how teams like the Padres try to simultaneously buy and sell at the deadline, the Royals extending Seth Lugo and deciding to go for it, Luis Robert's future, where pieces from the clear-selling Pirates and Marlins might end up, how the Mariners could leverage their strong farm system in trades, Eugenio Suarez and other trade chips that the Diamondbacks hold, the Yankees trading...

3 months ago

2 hours 17 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

David Robertson, Trade Chips For The O's and A's, And What The Rangers Could Do

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss veteran reliever David Robertson signing a contract with the Phillies after sitting out the first half of the season, which players the Orioles and Athletics seem likely to trade, and how shedding Dane Dunning's salary could allow the Rangers to reallocate that money toward an impact bat. Listener question topics include whether a Jarren Duran/Jhoan Duran trade could work, if the Angels should be trying to compete, and which players the Cardin...

3 months ago

55 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Rays' Ownership, The Phillies Target Bullpen Help, And Bubble Teams

Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Rays' upcoming ownership change and the trade they made for reliever Bryan Baker, the bullpen overhaul the Orioles will have to do this offseason, the Phillies targeting relievers with multiple years of control left, and whether teams on the bubble of contention like the Twins and the Guardians will make a pivot to selling. Listener question topics include which 2025 all star is most likely to get traded, if the Red Sox will trade one of...

3 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Firings in Washington, Bad Braves, And An AL East Shake-Up

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the site's recent list of the top trade candidates, how the Nationals' underwhelming rebuild led the team to fire Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez, and whether Spencer Schwellenbach's injury will push the Braves to be full-on sellers. They also talk about how the Yankees slumped while the Blue Jays' win streak rocketed them to first place in the AL East and what each team needs to address at the trade deadline. Listener question topics includ...

3 months ago

59 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Depleted Mets' Pitching, The Pirates Are Open For Business, And More!

MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Griffin Canning's injury and the questionable state of the Mets' rotation, which impact rotation arms that could be available at the deadline, and reports that the Pirates are open to trading most of the players on their roster. Listener question topics include the possibility that the Orioles could sell at the deadline and still compete for a wild card, incentives that could be given for small market teams to hold onto premier...

4 months ago

53 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

The Braves Say They Won't Sell, Jeimer Candelario DFA'd, And Injured D-Backs

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the site's new series of team-by-team trade deadline outlooks that started with the Marlins, Pirates and Phillies. Also, Alex Anthopoulos saying that the Braves do not intend to sell, the Reds getting aggressive by designating Jeimer Candelario for assignment and promoting Chase Burns, and how the Diamondbacks will deal with their glut of injuries. Listener question topics include whether Matthew Boyd's innings will be limited this year, if the...

4 months ago

50 minutes

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Reacting To The Devers Trade And Aaron Civale

Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the shocking Rafael Devers trade, what it means for the Red Sox, and how he fits on the Giants' roster. Also, the unique situation of Aaron Civale requesting a trade, and the subsequent deal that sent him from Milwaukee to Chicago for Andrew Vaughn

4 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes