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 Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…
- The Blue Jays acquiring Lenyn Sosa from the White Sox (3:25)
- The Astros dealing with a mountain of injuries (12:25)
- The Cubs suffering a number of injuries, including losing Cade Horton for the season (22:30)
- The Orioles getting bit by the injury bug, including UCL surgery for Zach Eflin (31:40)
Plus, we answer your questions, including…
- Why did Konnor Griffin sign such a long extension with the Pirates? (39:45)
- Is Griffin’s lack of plate discipline in his first few games a concern? (48:50)
- With lots of guys struggling to hit early on, should spring training start earlier? (52:10)
- Do you have faith in Jakob Junis keeping the closer’s role with the Rangers? (58:10)
Check out our past episodes!
- Previewing The 2026-27 Free-Agent Class – listen here
- Lots Of Extensions And Big-Picture Topics – listen here
- The PCA and Sanchez Extensions, And Prospect Promotions And Reassignments – 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 Jeff Hanisch, Imagn Images
We never got “The Opener” today… Where are the three things to watch for today?
The number of soft tissue injuries in baseball is crazy. As a former track athlete and coach, I watch for it – these guys sit in the dugout or stand in the field and do not stretch, then suddenly go all out running the bases or chasing a fly ball. This risk is compounded by increased emphasis on bulk/muscle. Not at all surprised by the huge # of pulled hammies, rib cages, calves, etc.
Guys aren’t stretching or at least limbering up on the on-deck circle, they are timing the pitcher. They aren’t doing it in the field during down time and between pitches. They aren’t doing it on the bench.
Probably can’t prevent Mountcastle breaking his foot running the bases but you can cut down the injuries by staying loose. Especially in cold weather.