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MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: Ohtani’s Torn UCL, Free Agent Power Rankings and Stephen Strasburg to Retire

By Darragh McDonald | August 30, 2023 at 9:18am 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 Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss:

  • Shohei Ohtani’s UCL tear (0:45)
  • 2023-24 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings: August Edition (10:15)
  • Stephen Strasburg planning to retire (16:25)

Plus, we answer your questions, including:

  • Would the Brewers be a good fit for Pete Alonso? (21:10)
  • What will the Cubs do at first base next year and could Alonso be a fit? (24:50)
  • Could Alonso fit on the Twins? (26:35)

Check out our past episodes!

  • The White Sox Fire Their Front Office, Injured Rays and Prospect Promotion Time – listen here
  • Pete Alonso’s Future, Yankees’ Rotation Troubles and Should the Trade Deadline Be Pushed Back? – listen here
  • The Streaking Mariners, the Struggling Angels and Injured Aces – listen here
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Submit Your Questions For This Week’s MLB Trade Rumors Podcast!

By Darragh McDonald | August 28, 2023 at 3:38pm CDT

On the MLB Trade Rumors podcast, we’ll frequently answer questions submitted by our readers and listeners. With the next episode set for Wednesday morning, we’re looking for MLBTR readers to submit their questions, and we’ll pick a few to answer.

Whether it’s a trade deadline retrospective, a question surrounding postseason races, or a forward-looking question to the offseason trade and free agent markets — we’d love to hear from you! You can send your questions to mlbtrpod@gmail.com.

In the meantime, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: The White Sox Fire Their Front Office, Injured Rays and Prospect Promotion Time

By Darragh McDonald | August 23, 2023 at 9:34am 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 White Sox fire Ken Williams and Rick Hahn (1:05)
  • The new CBA makes mid-August prospect promotion season (8:15)
  • The Rays lose Shane McClanahan to Tommy John surgery (15:00)

Plus, we answer your questions, including:

  • With the Reds calling up Noelvi Marte, how do they fit in playing time for all their rookie position players? After keeping Nick Senzel at the deadline, what kind of return could they get for trading him during the offseason? (18:40)
  • Will the Mets pursue any notable free agent pitchers this off season? (24:05)
  • Of the teams that have exceeded the base luxury tax threshold this season, which ones do you see as most likely to dip back below it during this coming offseason? (26:15)

Check out our past episodes!

  • Pete Alonso’s Future, Yankees’ Rotation Troubles and Should the Trade Deadline Be Pushed Back? – listen here
  • The Streaking Mariners, the Struggling Angels and Injured Aces – listen here
  • Trade deadline recap – listen here
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Submit Your Questions For This Week’s MLB Trade Rumors Podcast!

By Steve Adams | August 21, 2023 at 9:23am CDT

On the MLB Trade Rumors podcast, we’ll frequently answer questions submitted by our readers and listeners. With the next episode set for Wednesday morning, we’re looking for MLBTR readers to submit their questions, and we’ll pick a few to answer.

Whether it’s a trade deadline retrospective, a question surrounding postseason races, or a forward-looking question to the offseason trade and free agent markets — we’d love to hear from you! You can send your questions to mlbtrpod@gmail.com.

In the meantime, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: Pete Alonso’s Future, Yankees’ Rotation Troubles and Should the Trade Deadline Be Pushed Back?

By Darragh McDonald | August 16, 2023 at 11:59pm 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 Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss:

  • Should the trade deadline be moved back, as has been considered by some? (1:15)
  • Mets need to pick a lane with Pete Alonso (9:35)
  • Yankees’ rotation is dealing with injuries again (14:15)

Plus, we answer your questions, including:

  • How can the Cardinals get in shape this offseason? (20:05)
  • Can the Mariners line up on a trade with the Cards? (24:10)
  • What will be the biggest needs for the Diamondbacks this winter? (27:00)
  • What does Mitch Garver’s free agency look like this winter? (28:30)

Check out our past episodes!

  • The Streaking Mariners, the Struggling Angels and Injured Aces – listen here
  • Trade deadline recap – listen here
  • The Angels Are All In, Lucas Giolito and Picking a Lane – listen here
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Submit Your Questions For The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast!

By Steve Adams | August 14, 2023 at 9:27am CDT

On the MLB Trade Rumors podcast, we’ll often answer questions submitted by our readers. With the next episode due Wednesday morning, we’re looking for MLBTR readers to submit their questions, and we’ll pick a few to answer.

The trade deadline is officially in the rearview mirror, but there’s still seven weeks of the regular season remaining. Whether it’s a deadline retrospective, a question surrounding postseason races, or a forward-looking question to the offseason trade/free agent markets — please send your questions to mlbtrpod@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

In the meantime, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: The Streaking Mariners, the Struggling Angels and Injured Aces

By Darragh McDonald | August 9, 2023 at 11:59pm 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 scorching hot Mariners (2:15)
  • The ice cold Angels (6:20)
  • The Rangers will be without Josh Jung for a while, impacting them and the Rookie of the Year race (8:45)
  • Shane McClanahan could be out for the year and maybe part of 2024 as well (13:15)
  • Yankees put Carlos Rodón back on the injured list (18:35)
  • Red Sox get Trevor Story back (21:35)

Plus, we answer your questions, including:

  • Any chance that the Cubs try to sign Cody Bellinger to a long term deal? (24:35)
  • Of all the players on the Dodgers’ injured list, which will have the most immediate impact both now and for the postseason not named Clayton Kershaw? (30:15)
  • Are the Angels’ manager and general managers jobs respectively in jeopardy if they fail to make the playoffs? (33:25)

Check out our past episodes!

  • Trade deadline recap – listen here
  • The Angels Are All In, Lucas Giolito and Picking a Lane – listen here
  • All Eyes on the Angels, Cardinals Trade Options and Buyers or Sellers – listen here
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MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: Trade Deadline Recap

By Darragh McDonald | August 3, 2023 at 11:59pm 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 happenings of the recent trade deadline, including:

  • The Mets decided to sell and sell big, maybe even for 2024 (1:15)
  • The AL West turned into an arms race, with the Astros getting Justin Verlander and the Rangers getting Max Scherzer, among other deals (15:15)
  • The Padres decided to go for it, holding onto Blake Snell and Josh Hader, as well as acquiring others (23:25)
  • Cubs also decide to go for it, holding onto Cody Bellinger and Marcus Stroman, acquiring Jeimer Candelario (26:55)
  • The Reds were surprisingly quiet (29:35)
  • The Twins also sat on their hands (33:40)

Check out our past episodes!

  • The Angels Are All In, Lucas Giolito and Picking a Lane – listen here
  • All Eyes on the Angels, Cardinals Trade Options and Buyers or Sellers – listen here
  • Top Deadline Trade Candidates, Ohtani Trade Potential and the Slipping Rays – listen here
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MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: The Angels Are All In, Lucas Giolito and Picking a Lane

By Darragh McDonald | July 28, 2023 at 9:30am 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 Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss:

  • Angels are in: They take Shohei Ohtani off the market, trade for Lucas Giolito (1:10)
  • Several teams still in the mushy middle: Cubs, Yankees, Diamondbacks (10:15)
  • Reds reportedly willing to trade Jonathan India, or are they? (17:10)
  • What are the Padres doing with Blake Snell and Josh Hader? (21:45)

Plus, we answer your questions, including:

  • Do you see the Marlins being sellers or buyers? (23:25)
  • Who are the Phillies targeting and who would they give up prior to the deadline? (26:35)
  • Who do the Tigers end up trading? And what can we expect in return? (28:50)

Check out our past episodes!

  • All Eyes on the Angels, Cardinals Trade Options and Buyers or Sellers – listen here
  • Top Deadline Trade Candidates, Ohtani Trade Potential and the Slipping Rays – listen here
  • Free Agent Power Rankings and Aroldis Chapman to the Rangers – listen here
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MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: All Eyes on the Angels, Cardinals Trade Options and Buyers or Sellers

By Darragh McDonald | July 19, 2023 at 11:58pm 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 Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss:

  • The Angels will consider trade offers on Shohei Ohtani (1:00)
  • The Cardinals are shifting their focus to 2024 (6:45)
  • Teams like the Tigers and the Red Sox are going to let the on-field results dictate their respective deadline strategies (14:25)

Plus, we answer your questions, including:

  • Do you feel that the Yankees should be sellers? (17:25)
  • If the Rangers were to acquire Marcus Stroman and Cody Bellinger from the Cubs, would that make them the favorite in American League? (21:30)
  • What are the Blue Jays going to target at the deadline? (24:00)

Check out our past episodes!

  • Top Deadline Trade Candidates, Ohtani Trade Potential and the Slipping Rays – listen here
  • Free Agent Power Rankings and Aroldis Chapman to the Rangers – listen here
  • The Angels Trade for Infielders, Indecisive NL Central Teams and Aaron Judge’s Toe – listen here
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