MLBTR Podcast: Winter Meetings Recap
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!
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MLBTR Podcast: An Agent’s Perspective with B.B. Abbott – Also, Cease, Williams, Helsley, And Gray
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 B.B. Abbott of Wasserman Baseball to discuss…
- Abbott’s approach to free agency (3:30)
- The impact of the media on free agency (10:00)
- The different levels of player involvement in free agency (17:00)
- The decision to sign an extension instead of going to free agency (20:15)
- Chris Sale and his extensions with the White Sox, Red Sox and Braves (23:00)
- Byron Buxton and his extension with the Twins (28:50)
- Representing young players going into the draft (32:10)
- The general state of baseball (35:50)
Plus, Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors joins the show to discuss…
- The Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal, recorded prior to the Cody Ponce agreement (40:30)
- The Mets agreeing to a three-year deal with Devin Williams (50:50)
- The Orioles signing Ryan Helsley to a two-year deal (55:40)
- The Cardinals trading Sonny Gray to the Red Sox for Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke (1:06:30)
Check out our past episodes!
- Some “Classic Baseball Trades,” Nimmo For Semien, And Ward For Rodriguez – listen here
- Offseason Preview Megapod: Top 50 Free Agents – listen here
- Surprising Option Decisions, Qualifying Offers, And Paul DePodesta – 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 Jerome Miron, Imagn Images
MLBTR Podcast: Some “Classic Baseball Trades,” Nimmo For Semien, And Ward For Rodriguez
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 Rangers trading Marcus Semien to the Mets for Brandon Nimmo and cash (1:25)
- The Orioles trading Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward (20:05)
- The Mariners re-signing Josh Naylor to a five-year deal (31:20)
- The Braves acquiring Mauricio Dubón from the Astros for Nick Allen (40:50)
- Four different guys accepting a qualifying offer (52:40)
Check out our past episodes!
- Offseason Preview Megapod: Top 50 Free Agents – listen here
- Surprising Option Decisions, Qualifying Offers, And Paul DePodesta – listen here
- Offseason Preview Megapod: Top Trade Candidates – 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 Jerome Miron, Imagn Images
MLBTR Podcast: Offseason Preview Megapod: Top 50 Free Agents
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 Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams and Anthony of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…
- MLBTR recently turning 20 years old (1:00)
- MLBTR’s Top 50 Free Agents and the general vibe of the offseason with a likely lockout looming one year over the horizon (2:45)
- Kyle Tucker‘s prediction and market (9:30)
- Bo Bichette (24:50)
- Dylan Cease (37:25)
- Munetaka Murakami (48:35)
- Tatsuya Imai (1:03:00)
- Cody Bellinger (1:12:50)
- Pete Alonso (1:22:30)
- Josh Naylor (1:28:50)
- Zac Gallen and Michael King (1:29:45)
- Devin Williams (1:38:05)
- Robert Suarez and Brad Keller (1:45:50)
- Gleyber Torres, Brandon Woodruff, Trent Grisham, Shota Imanaga, recorded prior to those four accepting their qualifying offers (1:53:20)
Check out our past episodes!
- Surprising Option Decisions, Qualifying Offers, And Paul DePodesta – listen here
- Offseason Preview Megapod: Top Trade Candidates – listen here
- Bo Bichette’s Health, Kazuma Okamoto, And Dylan Cease’s Market – 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 Dan Hamilton, Imagn Images
MLBTR Podcast: Surprising Option Decisions, Qualifying Offers, And Paul DePodesta
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 gambling scandal involving Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz of the Guardians (3:15)
- Shane Bieber deciding to stay with the Blue Jays (8:35)
- Jack Flaherty deciding to stay with the Tigers (18:45)
- The Rays declining their club option on Pete Fairbanks (26:00)
- Trevor Story deciding to stay with the Red Sox (35:35)
- The Tigers issuing a qualifying offer to Gleyber Torres (43:20)
- The Cubs issuing a qualifying offer to Shota Imanaga (46:25)
- The Red Sox not issuing a qualifying offer to Lucas Giolito (53:10)
- The Yankees not issuing a qualifying offer to Devin Williams (55:20)
- The Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta as president of baseball operations (1:00:00)
Check out our past episodes!
- Offseason Preview Megapod: Top Trade Candidates – listen here
- Bo Bichette’s Health, Kazuma Okamoto, And Dylan Cease’s Market – listen here
- The Phillies’ Outfield, Tarik Skubal, And Hiring College Coaches – 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 Kiyoshi Mio, Imagn Images
MLBTR Podcast: Offseason Preview Megapod: Top Trade Candidates
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 and Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…
- The 2025 World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays (1:55)
- The Cubs letting Shota Imanaga becoming a free agent (9:05)
- Ha-Seong Kim opting out of his deal with the Braves (19:00)
- MLBTR’s list of the Top 40 Trade Candidates for the offseason (28:15)
- The Cardinals having six guys on the list (32:15)
- Why the Nationals will likely make MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams available (42:40)
- The Twins, Joe Ryan, Pablo López and Ryan Jeffers (54:05)
- The Pirates have a bunch of pitchers they could trade (1:06:20)
- The Rays, Pete Fairbanks and Brandon Lowe (1:18:05)
- The Brewers and Freddy Peralta (1:25:50)
- The Marlins having some arms who could move (1:31:50)
- Tyler Soderstrom of the Athletics, who did not make the list (1:41:40)
- A theoretical trade sending Brady Singer to the Angels and Taylor Ward to the Reds (1:47:20)
Check out our past episodes!
- Bo Bichette’s Health, Kazuma Okamoto, And Dylan Cease’s Market – listen here
- The Phillies’ Outfield, Tarik Skubal, And Hiring College Coaches – listen here
- Murakami To Be Posted This Offseason, Managerial Vacancies, 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!
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MLBTR Podcast: Bo Bichette’s Health, Kazuma Okamoto, And Dylan Cease’s Market
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 getting Bo Bichette back for the World Series as he is on the cusp of free agency (2:45)
- Kazuma Okamoto to be posted for MLB clubs this offseason (10:45)
- The free agent market for Dylan Cease, who has interest from the Cubs (20:10)
- The Orioles hiring Craig Albernaz and the Angels hiring Kurt Suzuki for their managerial vacancies (34:45)
Plus, we answer your questions, including…
- If the Blue Jays were to extend Addison Barger, would the Lawrence Butler deal be a good comp? (40:35)
- If a veteran signs a minor league deal, are they eligible to be taken in the Rule 5 draft? (44:50)
- Will the Red Sox trade Jarren Duran? (46:25)
Check out our past episodes!
- The Phillies’ Outfield, Tarik Skubal, And Hiring College Coaches – listen here
- Murakami To Be Posted This Offseason, Managerial Vacancies, And More! – listen here
- Rockies’ Front Office Changes, Skip Schumaker, And ABS 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 Dan Hamilton, Imagn Images
MLBTR Podcast: The Phillies’ Outfield, Tarik Skubal, And Hiring College Coaches
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 Blue Jays making it to the World Series and how being a baseball writer can dull your fandom (1:20)
- The Phillies reportedly planning to move on from Nick Castellanos (7:10)
- The Tigers making an uninspiring extension offer to Tarik Skubal a year ago (15:30)
- The Giants potentially hiring Tony Vitello to be their new manager (27:50)
- The Brewers reportedly willing to listen to offers on Freddy Peralta (35:20)
Plus, we answer your questions, including…
- What positions do the Astros need to target to make it back to the postseason? (41:55)
- Do the Brewers need to change their contact-over-power approach? (45:20)
- Will Kyle Tucker‘s injuries significantly impact his payday? (47:10)
- Should the Padres try to sign J.T. Realmuto or stick with Freddy Fermin and Luis Campusano? (49:50)
Check out our past episodes!
- Murakami To Be Posted This Offseason, Managerial Vacancies, And More! – listen here
- Rockies’ Front Office Changes, Skip Schumaker, And ABS Talk – listen here
- Mike Elias On The State Of The Orioles – 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Imagn Images
MLBTR Podcast: Murakami To Be Posted This Offseason, Managerial Vacancies, And More!
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…
- Munetaka Murakami to be posted for MLB clubs this offseason (2:20)
- Ten teams will go into 2026 with a new manager, with eight of those jobs currently vacant (18:50)
Plus, we answer your questions, including…
- Can the Mets get Tarik Skubal from the Tigers? (29:55)
- Would Pete Alonso return to the Mets if they offered $150MM over five years? (38:20)
- The White Sox have a lot of #4 or #5 starters. Which other teams might be interested in them? (40:00)
- The Nationals have lots of outfielders, one of whom is 6’7″ tall, and no first baseman. Is it stupid to consider James Wood for first base? (44:20)
- Will this finally be the Mariners‘ year and can they keep Josh Naylor? (49:20)
Check out our past episodes!
- Rockies’ Front Office Changes, Skip Schumaker, And ABS Talk – listen here
- Mike Elias On The State Of The Orioles – listen here
- The Tigers And Astros Try To Hang On, And Brewers’ Rotation Issues – listen here
The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!
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MLBTR Podcast: Rockies’ Front Office Changes, Skip Schumaker, And ABS Talk
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 Rockies parting ways with general manager Bill Schmidt (1:45)
- The Rangers hiring Skip Schumaker as manager (9:50)
- The ABS challenge system coming to MLB for 2026 (15:20)
Plus, we answer your questions, including…
- Will the upcoming expiration of the CBA after 2026 lead teams to not spend money this winter? (24:10)
- With some recent teams selling at the deadline and then making late surges, will it lead to changes in how teams approach future deadlines? (30:15)
- Which free agent pitchers could sign one-year deals to be traded next summer? (35:15)
- Who are realistic targets for the Orioles this offseason? (46:10)
Check out our past episodes!
- Mike Elias On The State Of The Orioles – listen here
- The Tigers And Astros Try To Hang On, And Brewers’ Rotation Issues – listen here
- The Struggling Mets, Bryce Eldridge, And Trey Yesavage – listen here
The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!
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