MLBTR Podcast: Jon Heyman Chats Deadline

Jeff runs down the week’s news, and then welcomes Jon Heyman of CBS Sports to the show for an overview of the market for key teams and players as the trade deadline approaches. Among the clubs covered are the Brewers, Padres, Twins, Rangers, and Rockies.

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The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast runs weekly on Thursday afternoons.

MLBTR Podcast: Fantasy Edition

MLBTR’s owner Tim Dierkes joins Jeff to talk fantasy strategy as the trade deadline approaches, with a particular focus on relief pitching (including how you can use @closernews to boost your saves). Jeff then discusses some strategies for maximizing DL slots to add production the rest of the way.

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Podcast: Talking D’Backs And Trades With Jonah Keri

Grantland’s Jonah Keri joins the show to talk about the Diamondbacks’ recent decision making, as well as trade deadline possibilities for several other teams.

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The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast runs weekly on Thursday afternoons.

Podcast: Selling Big Pieces?

Steve Adams joins the show to discuss the growing departure from traditional “buyers” and “sellers,” the Braves’ expedited rebuild process and the possibility of teams cashing in their biggest assets for younger, more controllable talent. Jeff then takes a closer look at one such hypothetical: the Reds and Aroldis Chapman.

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The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast runs weekly on Thursday afternoons.

Podcast: Barry Enright, Joe Sheehan

Right-hander Barry Enright joins the show to talk about his journey through the game, which took him to the big leagues (with the Diamondbacks and Angels) and has most recently brought him to the Mexican League’s Tijuana Toros. Then, Joe Sheehan of Sports Illustrated and the Joe Sheehan Newsletter jumps on the line to discuss the Red Sox and the selling side of the summer trade market.

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The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast runs weekly on Thursday afternoons.

Podcast: Evan Grant On Rangers; Talking Trumbo

Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News joins host Jeff Todd to discuss the Rangers‘ call-up of Joey Gallo and what moves the club could make this summer. Next, MLBTR’s Steve Adams returns to the show to discuss the Mark Trumbo trade from the perspectives of the Mariners and Diamondbacks.

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The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast runs weekly on Thursday afternoons.

Podcast: Replacing Matt Adams; David O’Brien On Braves

Host Jeff Todd is joined by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s David O’Brien to talk Braves. Among other things, O’Brien discusses Atlanta’s recent addition of Juan Uribe and Chris Withrow and its possible plans over the summer.

MLBTR’s Steve Adams also joins the show to talk about the Cardinals‘ decisionmaking following the loss of Matt Adams. Jeff and Steve canvass the first base options that St. Louis could explore now and over the summer.

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The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast runs weekly on Thursday afternoons.

Podcast: Bruce Chen Talks Retirement; Patrick Mooney On Cubs

Longtime MLB veteran Bruce Chen joins the show to talk about his decision to bring an end to a distinguished career after throwing more than 1,500 big league innings over 17 seasons. Though he ended his career with the Indians, Chen saw action with eleven big league teams — most prominently, the RoyalsOrioles, and Braves. The consummate crafty lefty, Chen has a fascinating story both personally and as a ballplayer.

Jul 22, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Bruce Chen (52) throws a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY SportsAlso hopping on with MLBTR is Cubs beat writer Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago, who stops by to discuss the team’s most recent moves and to break down how things are shaping up for the trade deadline.

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The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast runs weekly on Thursdays.

MLBTR Podcast: The Unpredictable AL Central

Jeff and MLBTR colleague Steve Adams look at every team in the AL Central, running down how their respective starts to the season — good and bad — could shape their activity over the summer.

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The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast runs weekly on Thursday afternoons.