MLBTR Podcast: Buster Posey Takes Over In SF And The Cardinals’ Succession Plan
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 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
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 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
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 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!
MLBTR Podcast: Matt Chapman’s Extension, Star Prospect Promotions, Bichette’s Future In Toronto
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, pinch-hitting host Mark Polishuk is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…
- Matt Chapman‘s contract extension with the Giants (1:17)
- Jasson Dominguez (finally) returns to the Yankees’ big league roster, and the Rangers are calling up Kumar Rocker (15:01)
- The many major decisions the Blue Jays are facing this offseason, and whether or not Bo Bichette is part of the team’s future (33:21)
Plus, we answer your questions, including…
- What the heck is up with the AL wild card? Is Minnesota going to be able to hold off the Tigers, or anyone else? K.C. made them look pedestrian and Detroit is, scarily enough, beginning to figure things out. (49:25)
Check out our past episodes!
- Royals’ Reinforcements, Promoted Angels, And The Terrible White Sox – listen here
- Scott Servais, Perry Minasian, The Orioles’ Rotation, And Joey Votto – listen here
- Who Could Get Waived, Potential Rule Changes, Austin Riley, And Hector Neris – 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: Royals’ Reinforcements, Promoted Angels, And The Terrible White Sox
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 Mark Polishuk of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…
- The most recent edition of the 2024-25 Free Agent Power Rankings (1:30)
- The Royals claim Tommy Pham and Robbie Grossman, as well as trading for Yuli Gurriel (5:15)
- The Angels promote Caden Dana and Samuel Aldegheri (10:50)
Plus, we answer your questions, including…
- What’s the problem with the White Sox? Is it an owner not willing to spend? Is it inept senior management in getting taken in trades and a poor plan for success? What is it going to take to become competitive again? Are there other factors that keep top free agents from coming to the White Sox? Franchise culture? Moving a family to Chicago? Inability to develop talent? (20:35)
- Who should the Rangers be looking at this winter? A center fielder? A backup catcher and pitching? (30:50)
- As a big Braves fan, I am curious to see what they do about shortstop for 2025 and beyond. Whom do you think ends up starting there? It seems unlikely Nacho Alvarez Jr. seizes the position, right? Do we move on from Orlando Arcia? My preference would be to re-sign Whit Merrifield to play there. Could he handle shortstop? What do you guys say? (36:40)
Check out our past episodes!
- Scott Servais, Perry Minasian, The Orioles’ Rotation, And Joey Votto – listen here
- Who Could Get Waived, Potential Rule Changes, Austin Riley, And Hector Neris – listen here
- The White Sox Fire Their Manager, Víctor Robles Extended, And The Marlins’ Front Office – 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: Scott Servais, Perry Minasian, The Orioles’ Rotation, And Joey Votto
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…
- Mariners fire Scott Servais, hire Dan Wilson as manager (1:30)
- Angels extend general manager Perry Minasian (10:50)
- Orioles optioned Trevor Rogers to the minors amid other rotation challenges (23:15)
- Reds legend Joey Votto announces retirement (33:15)
Plus, we answer your questions, including…
- In my opinion, Max Fried‘s 2024 has cost him $100MM+ due to injury and some weirdly shaky games/random innings. Do you agree and does this make him more/less likely to re-sign with the Braves? (41:40)
- Appears Justin Verlander will not hit the 140 innings pitched needed for his $35MM vesting option for 2025, making him a free agent at the end of the season. What kind of market can we expect for Verlander? What teams interested, salary, contract length. (50:20)
Check out our past episodes!
- Who Could Get Waived, Potential Rule Changes, Austin Riley, And Hector Neris – listen here
- The White Sox Fire Their Manager, Víctor Robles Extended, And The Marlins’ Front Office – listen here
- Fallout From The Trade Deadline And Mike Trout Injured Again – 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: Who Could Get Waived, Potential Rule Changes, Austin Riley, And Hector Neris
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…
- Could the Rangers put a bunch of players on waivers? (1:25)
- MLB is considering rules to keep starting pitchers in games longer (10:30)
- The Braves lose Austin Riley to the injured list (24:05)
- The Cubs release Héctor Neris (29:50)
Plus, we answer your questions, including…
- Will any players be placed on waivers before September 1 who could help? (35:15)
- How much longer do the Tigers stick with Javier Báez and what holes will they be looking to fill in the offseason? (41:00)
- If Pete Alonso walks in free agency, what will the Mets do at first base next year? (49:40)
Check out our past episodes!
- The White Sox Fire Their Manager, Víctor Robles Extended, And The Marlins’ Front Office – listen here
- Fallout From The Trade Deadline And Mike Trout Injured Again – listen here
- Trade Deadline Recap – 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 White Sox Fire Their Manager, Víctor Robles Extended, And The Marlins’ Front Office
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.
We had some technical difficulties during this recording, so the audio is of a lower quality than usual. Apologies for that, but the source has been discovered and everything will be back to normal next week. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…
- White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol and three coaches (1:10)
- Víctor Robles and the Mariners signed an extension (6:40)
- Dodgers move Mookie Betts back to right field and Amed Rosario is designated for assignment (12:15)
- Left-hander Jesus Luzardo won’t return to the Marlins this year and the club is getting rid of several front office members (17:20)
Plus, we answer your questions, including…
- Will Camilo Doval pitch again this season (or ever) for the Giants? (25:10)
- What ever happened to Archie Bradley this season? (29:20)
- Well, if your offense stops failing you, let the pitching failures take the spotlight! As a Braves fan, I am feeling quite trampled after all the high expectations that this season came with. Should I forget any postseason hopes? (31:00)
Check out our past episodes!
- Fallout From The Trade Deadline And Mike Trout Injured Again – listen here
- Trade Deadline Recap – listen here
- Trade Deadline Preview – 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: Fallout From The Trade Deadline And Mike Trout Injured Again
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 Mariners acquired Randy Arozarena from the Rays (2:10)
- Seattle also got Justin Turner and Yimi García from the Blue Jays (6:30)
- The Pirates and their multiple deadline deals (11:20)
- Pittsburgh’s long-term starting pitching depth (15:45)
- Pirates acquired Bryan De La Cruz from the Marlins (18:30)
- The Phillies‘ deadline moves (19:45)
- The Brewers acquired Frankie Montas from the Reds (25:15)
- The Reds acquired Joey Wiemer from the Brewers (30:10)
- The Diamondbacks acquired A.J. Puk from the Marlins with Deyvison De Los Santos in the return (35:15)
- The Angels are going to be without Mike Trout for the rest of the year (42:15)
Check out our past episodes!
- Trade Deadline Recap – listen here
- Trade Deadline Preview – listen here
- Top Trade Candidates, Hunter Harvey To KC And The Current State Of The Rays And Mets – 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: Trade Deadline 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 Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams and Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…
- Were the prospect prices high in this year’s trades? Is this a new normal due to the expanded playoffs creating a seller’s market? (2:15)
- The three-team trade involving the Dodgers, White Sox, Cardinals, Erick Fedde, Miguel Vargas and others (15:40)
- The Rays and Cubs, the buy-sell tightrope and the trade involving Isaac Paredes and Christopher Morel (29:30)
- The Astros acquire Yusei Kikuchi from the Blue Jays for a three-player package and the connection to the the Dodgers acquiring Jack Flaherty from the Tigers but the Yankees reportedly being scared off by his medicals (48:00)
- The Guardians acquire Alex Cobb from the Giants and acquire Lane Thomas from the Nationals (58:35)
- The Orioles acquire Trevor Rogers from the Marlins and acquire Zach Eflin from the Rays (1:09:10)
- Will teams have to be more aggressive in the offseason going forward if the expanded playoffs will make less good players available at the deadline? (1:20:35)
- The Rockies and Angels held onto a lot of trade candidates (1:23:35)
- The Marlins leaned in hard to seller status (1:31:40)
- The Padres built a super bullpen (1:44:50)
- The Braves acquire Jorge Soler from the Giants (1:47:40)
- The Royals acquire Lucas Erceg from the Athletics (1:54:40)
Check out our past episodes!
- Trade Deadline Preview – listen here
- Top Trade Candidates, Hunter Harvey To KC And The Current State Of The Rays And Mets – listen here
- Brewers’ Pitching Needs, Marlins Rumors And The Nats Prepare To Sell – listen here
The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!