MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

MLBTR Podcast: The Rays’ Stadium Plans, Diamond Sports, And Some Offseason Rumors

By Darragh McDonald | November 20, 2024 at 9:35am 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 Rays’ stadium plans for the short term and the uncertainty in the long term (1:45)
Diamond Sports Group getting out of bankruptcy (8:40)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

If the Red Sox acquire Garrett Crochet from the White Sox, will they still go after top free agents? (13:15)
Could the Reds and Royals line up on a trade involving Jonathan India and Brady Singer or some other Kansas City pitching? (17:25)
On the Top 50, none of the writers predicted the Orioles to sign top free agents. Are you underestimating David Rubenstein’s intention to speed up the timeline? (26:05)

Check out our past episodes!

Roki Sasaki, Gerrit Cole’s Non-Opt-Out, And Cardinals Rumors – listen here
Breaking Down The Top 50 Free Agents List – listen here
The Mets’ Spending Power, Juan Soto Suitors, And The Rangers’ Payroll Limits – listen here

The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!

MLBTR Podcast: Roki Sasaki, Cole’s Non-Opt-Out, And Cardinals Rumors

By Darragh McDonald | November 13, 2024 at 9:27am CDT

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

Roki Sasaki to be posted for MLB clubs (1:45)
Gerrit Cole’s weird non-opt-out situation with the Yankees (17:50)
The Cardinals might trade Nolan Arenado but might keep Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray (24:20)
The Braves and Angels swap Jorge Soler and Griffin Canning (33:05)
The Dodgers are moving Mookie Betts back to the infield (41:50)

Check out our past episodes!

Breaking Down The Top 50 Free Agents List – listen here
The Mets’ Spending Power, Juan Soto Suitors, And The Rangers’ Payroll Limits – listen here
The World Series, The White Sox Reportedly For Sale, And Tropicana Field – listen here

The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!

MLBTR Podcast: Breaking Down The Top 50 Free Agents List

By Darragh McDonald | November 7, 2024 at 1:58pm CDT

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams and Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss our annual Top 50 Free Agents post. The conversation veered into these specific topics…

the prediction for Juan Soto and his market (2:35)
Blake Snell (22:35)
Pete Alonso (32:10)
The difficulty with team predictions (46:05)
Jack Flaherty (54:35)
Corbin Burnes (1:02:30)
Alex Bregman (1:12:20)
Willy Adames (1:19:30)
The high number of players we predicted would go to the Athletics (1:23:45)
Yusei Kikuchi (1:30:00)
Jurickson Profar (1:32:15)
Joc Pederson (1:37:50)
Nick Pivetta, Nick Martinez and Luis Severino (1:40:00)
Is this offseason going to be better for players than the last one? (1:47:40)

Check out our past episodes!

The Mets’ Spending Power, Juan Soto Suitors, And The Rangers’ Payroll Limits – listen here
The World Series, The White Sox Reportedly For Sale, And Tropicana Field – listen here
Changes In Minnesota, Cubs’ Prospect Depth, And Possibilities For The O’s – listen here

The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!

MLBTR Podcast: The Mets’ Spending Power, Juan Soto Suitors, And The Rangers’ Payroll Limits

By Darragh McDonald | October 30, 2024 at 12:14pm CDT

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

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns recently addressed the club’s financial situation (2:00)
Does the spending capacity of the Mets make them favorites for Juan Soto? (16:00)
The Rangers are reportedly hoping to duck beneath the competitive balance tax in 2025 (23:00)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

Which impending free agent has earned the biggest pay raise by his performance in the current postseason? (30:30)
Could the Cardinals get Ryan Mountcastle from the Orioles in a deal for Ryan Helsley to fill the void at first? (36:40)
Could Rowdy Tellez be a fit for the Tigers? (38:50)
Should Justin Verlander switch into a closer’s role? (41:10)
Details on what’s coming up soon at MLBTR, including the Top 50 Free Agents, top trade candidates and a megapod (43:25)

Check out our past episodes!

The World Series, The White Sox Reportedly For Sale, And Tropicana Field – listen here
Changes In Minnesota, Cubs’ Prospect Depth, And Possibilities For The O’s – listen here
Previewing FA Starting Pitchers, TV Deals, And Potential Spending Teams – listen here

The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!

MLBTR Podcast: The World Series, The White Sox Reportedly For Sale, And Tropicana Field

By Darragh McDonald | October 23, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT

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

The upcoming World Series (0:30)
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf reportedly talking about selling the team (4:35)
The hurricane damage to Tropicana Field and the complicated situation the Rays are in (18:10)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

Should the Guardians trade Josh Naylor and what would the return look like? (27:05)
What would a Masyn Winn or Alec Burleson extension look like? Could the Cardinals still hammer out a deal even with the current budget constraints? (35:00)
What do you think the Red Sox will do this winter? (42:05)

Check out our past episodes!

Changes In Minnesota, Cubs’ Prospect Depth, And Possibilities For The O’s – listen here
Previewing FA Starting Pitchers, TV Deals, And Potential Spending Teams – listen here
Buster Posey Takes Over In SF And The Cardinals’ Succession Plan – listen here

The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!

MLBTR Podcast: Changes In Minnesota, Cubs’ Prospect Depth, And Possibilities For The O’s

By Darragh McDonald | October 16, 2024 at 9:30am CDT

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

The Twins general manager is leaving, their deal with Diamond Sports Group is dead and the Pohlad family is exploring a sale of the team (1:00)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

With Jed Hoyer in the last year of his contract, how aggressive will the Cubs be this offseason? Also, with so many top 100 prospects nearing the majors, how will that impact their offseason decisions? (10:10)
What is the feeling about the Orioles possible spending this offseason? Is there a sense of what could happen or is more wait-and-see in the inside baseball world? (26:55)
What do the Rangers need to do in this offseason in order to be competitive next year. Any specific players they need to target? (32:45)
Willson Contreras seems like a logical fit for the Blue Jays if the Cardinals decide to move him. Only problem might be the return since the Cardinals want to shed money. Would this be likely? (34:55)
The Padres have spent significant resources to build its current roster, but the World Series title continues to elude them. With potential payroll issues looming, how do they maintain their success for 2025 and beyond? They have a good lineup and great bullpen, but how do they avoid being worse in 2025? (39:50)

Check out our past episodes!

Previewing FA Starting Pitchers, TV Deals, And Potential Spending Teams – listen here
Buster Posey Takes Over In SF And The Cardinals’ Succession Plan – listen here
Final Days In Oakland, The Surging Tigers, And If The Nats Will Pursue Juan Soto – listen here

The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!

MLBTR Podcast: Previewing FA Starting Pitchers, TV Deals, And Potential Spending Teams

By Darragh McDonald | October 9, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT

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

MLBTR’s early discussions for the upcoming Top 50 Free Agents post and the starting pitchers at the top of this winter’s market (1:00)
The ongoing bankruptcy drama of Diamond Sports Group and how the upcoming offseason looks in terms of possible spending (11:45)
The Red Sox seem poised for an aggressive offseason (20:35)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

Y’all have repeatedly talked about the Tigers being at the beginning a strong period and riding a youth movement to the ALDS (if not further). In addition to adding some talent from outside the organization this winter, can we expect to see some of the homegrown guys being extended? Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter seem like solid options beside the obvious Tarik Skubal. (24:30)
Did the reduction in time of the average baseball game negatively impact stadium concession sales? If a Dodger game goes from 3 hours to 2 1/2 hours, are they selling less beer? (28:05)

Check out our past episodes!

Buster Posey Takes Over In SF And The Cardinals’ Succession Plan – listen here
Final Days In Oakland, The Surging Tigers, And If The Nats Will Pursue Juan Soto – listen here
The Matt Chapman Negotiations, Dodgers’ Pitching Injuries, And Strengths And Weaknesses Of Playoff Contenders – listen here

The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!

MLBTR Podcast: Buster Posey Takes Over In SF And The Cardinals’ Succession Plan

By Darragh McDonald | October 2, 2024 at 9:25am CDT

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

The Giants firing president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi and giving the job to Buster Posey (1:15)
The Cardinals will replace president of baseball operations John Mozeliak with Chaim Bloom after 2025 (15:05)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

What return could the Cardinals expect for Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray, Ryan Helsley? (28:40)
Where will Paul Goldschmidt sign? (37:55)
What is the Guardians’ rotation going to look like in 2025 and is a Shane Bieber reunion possible? (41:30)
Do the Marlins have to turn the page on Edward Cabrera and Jesús Sánchez? (46:55)

Check out our past episodes!

Final Days In Oakland, The Surging Tigers, And If The Nats Will Pursue Juan Soto – listen here
The Matt Chapman Negotiations, Dodgers’ Pitching Injuries, And Strengths And Weaknesses Of Playoff Contenders – listen here
Matt Chapman’s Extension, Star Prospect Promotions, Bo Bichette’s Future In Toronto – listen here

The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!

MLBTR Podcast: Final Days In Oakland, The Surging Tigers, And If The Nats Will Pursue Soto

By Darragh McDonald | September 25, 2024 at 10:06am CDT

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

The final games in Oakland for the Athletics (2:25)
The Tigers have climbed back into the postseason race and have promoted Jackson Jobe (5:40)
The Nationals are looking for middle-of-the-order bats and maybe Juan Soto could be one of them (16:15)
The Reds fired manager David Bell (26:45)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

What will the Yankees’ backup plan be if they don’t re-sign Juan Soto? (30:20)
Do you see the Pirates making any significant off season moves to put a good offense around Paul Skenes and Jared Jones? (39:30)
Which three teams will be the most interested in signing Willy Adames? Could he command $100MM over 4 years? (46:10)

Check out our past episodes!

The Matt Chapman Negotiations, Dodgers’ Pitching Injuries, And Strengths And Weaknesses Of Playoff Contenders – listen here
Matt Chapman’s Extension, Star Prospect Promotions, Bo Bichette’s Future In Toronto – listen here
Royals’ Reinforcements, Promoted Angels, And The Terrible White Sox – listen here

The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!

MLBTR Podcast: The Chapman Negotiations, Dodgers’ Pitching Injuries, And Strengths And Weaknesses Of Playoff Contenders

By Darragh McDonald | September 18, 2024 at 9:47am CDT

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

The report that Buster Posey negotiated the Matt Chapman extension for the Giants. This was recorded prior to the subsequent report that pushed back on the notion that Posey and Chapman went behind the backs of Farhan Zaidi and Scott Boras. (1:05)
The Dodgers are probably going to be without Tyler Glasnow for the rest of the year and are considering sending Shohei Ohtani to the mound in the playoffs (13:00)
The Angels and Mike Trout considering plans for keeping him healthier (21:55)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

For each of the teams currently in postseason position, what is their biggest strength? What could power them through a postseason run? And what would you consider to be their biggest weakness? What might prove to be their ultimate downfall? (26:30)
What should the Braves do in the offseason? (44:55)

Check out our past episodes!

Matt Chapman’s Extension, Star Prospect Promotions, Bo Bichette’s Future In Toronto – listen here
Royals’ Reinforcements, Promoted Angels, And The Terrible White Sox – listen here
Scott Servais, Perry Minasian, The Orioles’ Rotation, And Joey Votto – 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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