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**MLB Trade Rumors Podcast**

With an eye always focused on the hot stove, the MLBTR podcast gives analysis of transactions, roster moves and, of course, rumors from around the league. Host Darragh McDonald is joined each week by a fellow MLBTR writer to break it all down.

Latest Episodes:

Megapod: Trade Deadline Preview Jul 24, 2024

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In an extra-long episode, Darragh McDonald is joined by MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes and writers Steve Adams and Anthony Franco to break down players that could be moved by clear sellers like the White Sox, Marlins and Athletics, unpredictable teams like the Rockies and Angels, the Cubs stating that they aren't planning to make a push this year, the Tigers surprisingly still holding 10% playoff odds according to Fangraphs, some interesting teams to watch like Tampa Bay and Toronto, how clear buyers like the Yankees and Orioles will address their needs, and rapid-fire thoughts about other teams.

Top Trade Candidates, Hunter Harvey To KC And The Current State Of The Rays And Mets Jul 17, 2024

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Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss MLBTR's recent list of the top 50 deadline trade candidates, Kansas City jumping the market to acquire reliever Hunter Harvey from the Nationals, the Rays trading Phil Maton to the Mets, how internal options could lead the Rays to deal more of their current players and why the Mets might make even more acquisitions.
Listener question topics include how the Cubs are stuck between contending and selling, if the Tigers have played themselves back into the mix, and how much the White Sox will speed up their contention timeline with the deadline deals they're expected to make.

Brewers' Pitching Needs, Marlins Rumors And The Nats Prepare To Sell Jul 10, 2024

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Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Rays trading Aaron Civale to the Brewers, Milwaukee's desire to add even more pitching, Marlins rumors surrounding Jazz Chisholm Jr. and relievers, a report saying the Angels are only looking to trade impending free agents despite seemingly not being close to competing in 2025 either and the Nationals pivoting into "sell mode" despite being on the fringes of the playoff race.
Listener question topics include how much the Blue Jays will be willing to unload, where the Mariners could look to add offense and the chances of the Braves extending Max Fried.

The Rays Could Deal Starters, Garrett Crochet, James Wood And Free Agent Power Rankings Jul 03, 2024

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Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the site's most recent update to the free agent power rankings and why the list becomes hard to predict behind the obvious top two of Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes. Also, a report that the Rays are considering trading some of their veteran starting pitchers for help in other areas of need, whether the Mets could choose a similar path, the difficulty teams will have lining up a deal for Garrett Crochet since he has already exceeded his highest previous inning count in a season, and the promotion of Nationals' prospect James Wood and how the Juan Soto trade continues to pay dividends for Washington.

Listener email topics include the Astros' needs now that they've pulled themselves into playoff contention, if reigning champions ever become sellers as the Rangers may, and if the Tigers are genuine in saying that they may add pieces at the deadline.

Injured Trade Candidates, The Cristopher Sanchez Extension And Blue Jays' Woes Jun 26, 2024

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Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss trade chips recently getting injured and potentially coming off the market including the Angels' Patrick Sandoval and the Marlins' Jesus Luzardo and Braxton Garrett and why the Blue Jays, Rays and Rangers could fall into a selling position. The Phillies sign Cristopher Sanchez to a four-year extension and the strong state of the Phillies' rotation long term. Also, bad news for the Blue Jays as they lost top prospect Orelvis Martinez to a PED suspension while dealing with a long losing streak.
Listener question topics include what it would take for the Rockies to trade some of their talent at the deadline, why they operate so differently from other clubs, Ryan Pressly as a trade candidate and whether the Astros will end up selling at all, whether we could see the Nats or Marlins trade within their division and we think a family member of T.J. McFarland asked whether McFarland could get traded to his hometown Chicago Cubs.

Jose Abreu's Release, Betts and Yamamoto Hit The IL And Even More Injuries Jun 19, 2024

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Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Jose Abreu getting released and how the Astros' struggles this year haven't afforded them time to wait for struggling players to turn things around. Also, the recent injuries to Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto and if the Dodgers will make any reactionary moves, Anthony Rizzo out for the Yankees and whether his job will still be there for him when he gets healthy and the Braves' Michael Harris II out with a hamstring strain. The guys also talk about the passing of WIllie Mays and his baseball legacy.

Listener question topics include trying to figure out whether or not the Mets are contenders in a crowded wild card field, the Nationals being surprisingly interesting and if it makes sense for the White Sox to package together their big trade chips in one megadeal.

Injured Astros, The Chances Of Bad Teams Rebounding In 2025 And More Jun 12, 2024

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Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the news of Cristian Javier and Jose Urquidy both needing a season-ending elbow surgery, Kyle Tucker going on the IL and the team's stated reluctance to sell at the deadline.
The guys then take a lot of mailbag questions. Topics include which bad teams have strong farm systems that will allow them to rebound in 2025, who could fit as a right fielder for the Guardians in a trade, if the Marlins will trade both Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jesus Luzardo, the possibility of the Blue Jays trading Kevin Gausman to Atlanta, what the Reds need to do to make the playoffs, and how the Dodgers could round out the back end of their roster.

Gambling Scandal, The State Of The Blue Jays And The Orioles' Rotation Depth Jun 05, 2024

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Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Tucupita Marcano's lifetime ban for betting on Pirates games while he was on the team, the increased integration of gambling into the league, comments from Blue Jays' GM Ross Atkins saying that they it doesn't make sense for the team to trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Bo Bichette and the state of the Orioles' rotation depth after it was announced that both John Means and Tyler Wells will have elbow surgeries.
Listener question topics include the liklihood of the Brewers trading Willy Adames to recoup value before he becomes a free agent, if the number of Tommy John surgeries is rising, and whether money will be a big factor for teams at the deadline the way it was during last year's free agency.

Angel Hernandez Retires, Ronald Acuna Jr. Out For The Season And Roki Sasaki's Potential Posting May 29, 2024

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Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Ronald Acuna Jr. tearing an ACL for the second time in his career, who the Braves could target to replace him in the lineup and the state of the team in general. Also, Hal Steinbrenner's comments about the Yankees' payroll being unsustainable due to the luxury tax, a potential battle between high-payroll teams and low-payroll teams when the time comes for CBA negotiations and the reporting that teams expect Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki to be posted this offseason.

Listener question topics include an idea for a relief pitching bonus based on WPA and if Taylor Ward would be a good fit for Atlanta.

The Likelihood Of A Juan Soto Extension, What's In Store For Pete Alonso, And Corbin Carroll's Struggles May 22, 2024

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Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss what kind of offer it would take to convince Juan Soto and Scott Boras to forgo free agency, the seven-year extension offer that the Mets floated to Pete Alonso last year and what he and the team will decide to do this year as he is set to become a free agent.
Listener question topics include whether the Orioles and Tigers could match up on a trade involving a bat for a bullpen arm, some questions about the prospect promotion incentive: if a rookie traded mid-season qualifies, why Mason Miller isn't eligible and if rookies from foreign leagues can help their teams get a draft pick. Lastly, why has Corbin Carroll struggled so much this year and and what the Diamondbacks should do about it.

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