MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

MLBTR Podcast: Reacting To The Devers Trade And Aaron Civale

By Darragh McDonald | June 18, 2025 at 10:08am CDT

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 shocking trade sending Rafael Devers from the Red Sox to the Giants (1:15)
The Red Sox drama that led to the trade (4:25)
The constant shuffling of deck chairs with the Red Sox over the past decade (7:40)
The pieces the Red Sox got in return: Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison and James Tibbs (20:00)
The fit with Devers and the Giants (recorded before the news of Devers getting work at first base) (30:55)
Aaron Civale asking the Brewers for a trade and getting flipped to the White Sox for Andrew Vaughn (45:20)

Check out our past episodes!

White Sox Ownership, Roman Anthony, And The Diamondbacks’ Rotation – listen here
Jarren Duran Rumors, Caglianone And Young Promoted, And Pitching Injuries – listen here
Bregman Injured, Marcelo Mayer Called Up, And Pirates Talk – 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 D. Ross Cameron, Imagn Images

MLBTR Podcast: White Sox Ownership, Roman Anthony, And The Diamondbacks’ Rotation

By Darragh McDonald | June 11, 2025 at 11:57pm CDT

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…

The White Sox getting a new owner, at some point in the future (1:10)
The Red Sox promoting Roman Anthony (13:25)
Corbin Burnes undergoing Tommy John surgery and where that leaves the Diamondbacks (23:20)
The Mariners designating Leody Taveras for assignment (34:10)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

Do the Mariners need a left-hander in the rotation? (40:45)
What will the Braves do with the rest of the season and would they trade Chris Sale? (45:30)
With the Mets seemingly having too many young infielders, who stays and who goes? (53:35)

Check out our past episodes!

Jarren Duran Rumors, Caglianone And Young Promoted, And Pitching Injuries – listen here
Bregman Injured, Marcelo Mayer Called Up, And Pirates Talk – listen here
The Disappointing Orioles, Dalton Rushing, And The Phillies’ Bullpen – 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 Kamil Krzaczynski, Imagn Images

MLBTR Podcast: Jarren Duran Rumors, Caglianone And Young Promoted, And Pitching Injuries

By Darragh McDonald | June 4, 2025 at 11:57pm CDT

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…

MLBTR’s recently updated 2025-26 Free Agent Power Rankings (2:05)
The Padres having interest in Jarren Duran of the Red Sox (9:00)
The Royals calling up Jac Caglianone (17:55)
The Mariners calling up Cole Young (24:40)
The Dodgers acquiring Alexis Díaz from the Reds (28:30)
Ronel Blanco of the Astros requiring Tommy John surgery (35:15)
AJ Smith-Shawver of the Braves having been diagnosed with a torn UCL (42:25)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

If the Diamondbacks can’t climb in the standings, what does their deadline look like? (48:45)
As a thought experiment, if the Orioles were willing to listen on Gunnar Henderson, what teams would even have the pieces to pull off a trade? (54:10)

Check out our past episodes!

Bregman Injured, Marcelo Mayer Called Up, And Pirates Talk – listen here
The Disappointing Orioles, Dalton Rushing, And The Phillies’ Bullpen – listen here
Devers Drama, Managerial Firings, And Jordan Lawlar – 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 Brett Davis, Imagn Images

MLBTR Podcast: Bregman Injured, Marcelo Mayer Called Up, And Pirates Talk

By Darragh McDonald | May 28, 2025 at 11:40pm CDT

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…

The Red Sox calling up Marcelo Mayer with Alex Bregman landing on the injured list (0:55)
The Pirates losing Jared Jones to surgery and not considering a trade of Paul Skenes (11:30)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

Should the Orioles trade Félix Bautista at the deadline? (29:35)
What are the chances the Giants could sign Kyle Tucker this offseason? (35:10)
Are the Cardinals for real? (40:35)
Does Kevin Alcántara of the Cubs get traded this summer? (48:10)
The Dodgers have 14 pitchers on the injured list. Does this reflect poorly on the club’s training and conditioning? (51:15)

Check out our past episodes!

The Disappointing Orioles, Dalton Rushing, And The Phillies’ Bullpen – listen here
Devers Drama, Managerial Firings, And Jordan Lawlar – listen here
Replacing Triston Casas, A Shakeup In Texas, And The Blue Jays’ Rotation – 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 Bob DeChiara, Imagn Images

MLBTR Podcast: The Disappointing Orioles, Dalton Rushing, And The Phillies’ Bullpen

By Darragh McDonald | May 21, 2025 at 11:44pm CDT

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…

The Orioles firing manager Brandon Hyde (2:30)
The Dodgers promoting Dalton Rushing to be a backup catcher (14:00)
José Alvarado of the Phillies getting an 80-game PED suspension (28:20)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

Who are some hitters who could be available at the deadline? (36:05)
Who are some pitchers who could be available at the deadline? (46:40)
When will the Pirates fire general manager Ben Cherington? (53:00)

Check out our past episodes!

Devers Drama, Managerial Firings, And Jordan Lawlar – listen here
Replacing Triston Casas, A Shakeup In Texas, And The Blue Jays’ Rotation – listen here
Mailbag: Red Sox, Alonso, Tigers, Tanking, And More! – 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 Mark J. Rebilas, Imagn Images

MLBTR Podcast: Devers Drama, Managerial Firings, And Jordan Lawlar

By Darragh McDonald | May 14, 2025 at 11:58pm CDT

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…

The Red Sox and Rafael Devers seemingly quarreling over the first base situation (1:30)
The Pirates firing manager Derek Shelton (16:00)
The Rockies firing manager Bud Black (21:35)
The Diamondbacks calling up prospect Jordan Lawlar (26:55)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

Should the Orioles try to extend Cedric Mullins or Tomoyuki Sugano (35:05)
How real are the Twins and the Tigers? (39:00)
What should the Cardinals do in right field if Jordan Walker doesn’t get going? (44:50)
Why do the Mets seemingly do better with external pitching additions than their homegrown arms? (49:25)

Check out our past episodes!

Replacing Triston Casas, A Shakeup In Texas, And The Blue Jays’ Rotation – listen here
Mailbag: Red Sox, Alonso, Tigers, Tanking, And More! – listen here
Justin Steele, Triston McKenzie, And Tons Of Prospect Promotions – 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 Ken Blaze, Imagn Images

MLBTR Podcast: Replacing Triston Casas, A Shakeup In Texas, And The Blue Jays’ Rotation

By Darragh McDonald | May 7, 2025 at 11:58pm CDT

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…

The Triston Casas injury and the Red Sox’ plans at first base (2:00)
The Rangers optioning Jake Burger, putting Leody Taveras on waivers and making coaching changes (14:25)
The Tigers designating Kenta Maeda for assignment (23:15)
The Blue Jays signing Spencer Turnbull (28:50)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

What does the trade deadline look like for the Orioles if they’re out of contention? (37:10)
Can the Tigers extend Tarik Skubal and what does his contract look like? (45:05)
Who are some fun under-the-radar contributors this year? (51:05)

Check out our past episodes!

Mailbag: Red Sox, Alonso, Tigers, Tanking, And More! – listen here
Justin Steele, Triston McKenzie, And Tons Of Prospect Promotions – listen here
Free Agent Power Rankings – 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 Eric Canha, Imagn Images

MLBTR Podcast Mailbag: Red Sox, Alonso, Tigers, Tanking, And More!

By Darragh McDonald | April 30, 2025 at 11:58pm CDT

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to answer your questions, including…

Should the Red Sox trade Triston Casas and move Trevor Story to first base when Marcelo Mayer comes up? (1:30)
Does Rafael Devers of the Red Sox need a change of scenery? (10:00)
Should the Mets extend Pete Alonso now? (12:30)
What can the Mets do about their bullpen? (16:40)
Should fans of the Tigers temper the excitement or embrace the season as something special? (19:55)
Should MLB bring back a livelier ball since hitters seem broadly overmatched by pitchers? (28:30)
There have been a lot of historically bad teams in recent years. What can be done to discourage tanking? (39:00)
Is there any way that the Braves can trade Jurickson Profar? (52:30)

Check out our past episodes!

Justin Steele, Triston McKenzie, And Tons Of Prospect Promotions – listen here
Free Agent Power Rankings – listen here
Vlad’s Massive Deal, Extensions for Merrill and Marte, And Quinn Priester Traded – 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 Matt Marton, Imagn Images

MLBTR Podcast: Justin Steele, Triston McKenzie, And Tons Of Prospect Promotions

By Darragh McDonald | April 23, 2025 at 11:47pm CDT

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…

The Cubs’ rotation outlook after Justin Steele’s UCL surgery (1:15)
The Guardians designating Triston McKenzie for assignment (7:30)
The Athletics promoting prospect Nick Kurtz (16:10)
The White Sox promoting prospect Edgar Quero (20:55)
The Rays promoting prospect Chandler Simpson (26:45)
The Marlins promoting prospect Agustín Ramírez (33:30)
The Twins promoting prospect Luke Keaschall (38:30)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

Can high-caliber early-career players like Paul Skenes demand trades or are they stuck where they are? (44:45)
With constant injuries and DFAs, could the new CBA lead to some changes in roster rules? (49:25)

Check out our past episodes!

Free Agent Power Rankings – listen here
Vlad’s Massive Deal, Extensions for Merrill and Marte, And Quinn Priester Traded – listen here
Garrett Crochet’s Extension, Problems In Atlanta, And Other Early-Season Storylines – 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 Matt Marton, Imagn Images

MLBTR Podcast: Free Agent Power Rankings

By Darragh McDonald | April 16, 2025 at 11:58pm CDT

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams and Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss MLBTR’s first edition of the 2025-26 Free Agent Power Rankings, including these focal points…

a general assessment of the 2025-26 free agent class as a whole (2:55)
Kyle Tucker’s free agency (6:25)
Munetaka Murakami (12:05)
Dylan Cease (22:50)
Bo Bichette (34:10)
Alex Bregman (41:25)
Zac Gallen, Framber Valdez and Michael King (48:10)
Cedric Mullins (58:05)
Ranger Suárez and Jack Flaherty (1:02:30)

Check out our past episodes!

Vlad’s Massive Deal, Extensions for Merrill and Marte, And Quinn Priester Traded – listen here
Garrett Crochet’s Extension, Problems In Atlanta, And Other Early-Season Storylines – listen here
What We Learned From The Offseason – 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 David Frerker, Imagn Images

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