The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.
This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…
- The Phillies bringing back Kyle Schwarber on a five-year deal (1:35)
- The Orioles signing Pete Alonso to a five-year deal (8:10)
- The Pirates and Reds reportedly coming close to signing Schwarber (14:25)
- The Dodgers agreeing to a three-year deal with Edwin Díaz (19:45)
- The Mets losing Alonso, Díaz and Brandon Nimmo in the span of a few weeks (23:50)
- The Mariners trading Harry Ford and Isaac Lyon to the Nationals for Jose A. Ferrer (29:10)
- The Twins reportedly planning to hold their candidates and compete in 2026 (41:55)
Check out our past episodes!
- An Agent’s Perspective with B.B. Abbott – Also, Cease, Williams, Helsley, And Gray – listen here
- Some “Classic Baseball Trades,” Nimmo For Semien, And Ward For Rodriguez – listen here
- Offseason Preview Megapod: Top 50 Free Agents – listen here
The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!
Photo courtesy of Jim Rassol, Imagn Images

Figured it would be a short program. 🤣