
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.
Episodes
100 episodes
The Rays' Stadium Deal Is Dead, Rangers' Rotation Issues, And More!
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss to Rays' stadium deal falling apart in St. Petersburg, why the league didn't prioritize keeping a team in Oakland how they are in Florida, and the state of the Rangers' rotation after injuries to...
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46:00

Lawrence Butler's Extension, Gerrit Cole's TJ, And Rays' Ownership Pressured To Sell
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Athletics extending Lawrence Butler, the news that Gerrit Cole needs Tommy John surgery and where that leaves the Yankees' rotation, the injury to Francisco Alvarez testing the Mets' catching de...
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55:38

Jose Quintana, Luis Gil's Injury, The Nats' TV Situation, Salary Floor Talk, And More!
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Jose Quintana signing with the Brewers, how Luis Gil's injury opens up a spot for Marcus Stroman in the Yankees' rotation, and Jordan Montgomery seemingly set to start the season in the Diamondba...
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55:31

Atlanta's Pitching Depth, Iglesias, Jobe, Castillo, And More!
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald in an all-mailbag episode. They discuss many things including whether the Braves will really begin the season without acquiring more depth in their rotation or bullpen, why David Robertson remains unsigned, th...
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59:39

Alex Bregman, The Padres Add Players, And No Extension For Vlad Jr.
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Alex Bregman's short-term deal with the Red Sox, how he fits onto their roster, where it leaves the Tigers after missing out on him, if it means that Nolan Arenado will now stay in St. Louis, and...
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49:08

Pete Alonso's Deal, And Potential Landing Spots For Bregman and Arenado
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Pete Alonso coming to an agreement with the Mets, how it came together, and what it means for the rest of their roster. Listener question topics include Alex Bregman's options now th...
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47:44

Jack Flaherty Back To Detroit, Max Scherzer, And What's Next For The Padres
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Tigers bringing back Jack Flaherty, the team's continued interest in Alex Bregman, Max Scherzer signing with the Blue Jays to bolster their rotation, the Rays signing Ha-Seong Kim, the Padres pl...
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1:02:02

Ryan Pressly To The Cubs, Bregman's Future, And Jurickson Profar
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Astros trading Ryan Pressly to the Cubs, Houston's continued involvement in bringing back Alex Bregman and the potential of moving Jose Altuve to the outfield, the Braves signing Jurickson Pr...
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47:55

Debating A Salary Cap, How To Improve Parity, More Dodgers Moves, And Anthony Santander
MLBTR founder TIm Dierkes joins Darragh McDonald to discuss results of a poll put on the site showing that most fans want a salary cap and that many would be willing to forfeit the 2027 season to get it. They also think about what parity in the...
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52:05

The Jeff Hoffman Situation, Justin Verlander, And The Marlins' Rotation
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Jeff Hoffman signing a three-year deal with Toronto after having deals fall apart with the Braves and Orioles due to flagged physicals. Also, Justin Verlander's deal with the Giants, the state of th...
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55:30

Brent Rooker's Extension, Gavin Lux, And Catching Up On The Holiday Transactions
MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Athletics extending Brent Rooker, the Reds acquiring Gavin Lux after the Dodgers signed Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim, Corbin Burnes surprisingly joining the Diamondbacks, the Cubs...
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1:14:32

Kyle Tucker To The Cubs, And Trades For Devin Williams And Jeffrey Springs
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the blockbuster trade that sent Kyle Tucker to the Cubs and Issac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith to the Astros, the Brewers sending Devin Williams to the Yankees for Nestor Cortes and pro...
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52:59

Megapod: Winter Meetings Recap
Darragh McDonald is joined by Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams, and Anthony Franco to discuss Juan Soto's record-breaking contract, which players Steve Cohen is willing to pay for, what the Mets will pivot to next, how Max Fried ended up getting an eig...
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1:35:37

Blake Snell, Dodger Fatigue, And The Simmering Hot Stove
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Blake Snell signing a five-year deal with the Dodgers, MLB fans getting tired of the Dodgers' dominance over the free agent market and their use of deferred money, their extension of Tommy Edman to ...
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1:02:09

Yusei Kikuchi, The Aggressive Angels, And The Singer/India Trade
MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Yusei Kikuchi signing with the Angels, the flurry of moves that the Angels have already made this offseason, and Royals sending Brady Singer to the Reds for Jonathan India and Joey Wie...
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45:48

The Rays' Stadium Plans, Diamond Sports, And Some Offseason Rumors
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Rays' plans to play in a minor league facility in 2025 and the potential of relocation if their new stadium deal falls through. Also, the restructuring of Diamond Sports and the new deal that...
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33:51

Roki Sasaki, Cole's Non-Opt-Out, And Cardinals Rumors
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss news that Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will get posted this offseason and be available at a minimum salary, the strange situation of Gerrit Cole opting out of his contract with the Yankees, then resc...
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49:15

Megapod: Breaking Down The Top 50 Free Agents List
Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams and Anthony Franco all join Darragh McDonald to break down and discuss the site's annual list of the Top 50 MLB ...
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1:52:33

The Mets' Spending Power, Juan Soto Suitors, And The Rangers' Payroll Limits
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the massive amount of payroll flexibility that the Mets will have going into this offseason, other teams that will join the Mets in pursuit of Juan Soto, and how the Rangers will try to get better w...
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46:30

The World Series, The White Sox Reportedly For Sale, And Tropicana Field
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Yankees/Dodgers World Series matchup, reports that White Sox' owner Jerry Reinsdorf is having talks to sell the team and whether it could lead to a new stadium deal or relocation for the club. A...
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55:32

Changes In Minnesota, Cubs' Prospect Depth, And Possibilities For The O's
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss developments in the Twin Cities, including the Twins being up for sale, the firing of their GM, and the announcement that MLB will take over broadcasting of their games next season. I...
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47:34

Previewing FA Starting Pitchers, TV Deals, And Potential Spending Teams
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to give a preview of the starting pitchers that will headline MLBTR's upcoming annual top 50 free agents list. They also talk about the teams affected by the recent news from the Diamond Sports bankruptcy c...
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31:44

Buster Posey Takes Over In SF And The Cardinals' Succession Plan
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss a flurry of front office changes including the Giants replacing Farhan Zaidi with former player Buster Posey and Chaim Bloom taking on a larger role with the Cardinals as he transitions into John...
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51:32

Final Days In Oakland, The Surging Tigers, And If The Nats Will Pursue Soto
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the high emotions heading into the final home series for the Oakland A's, the amazing run the Tigers have been on to get into the wild card picture and their strong core moving forward, if the Natio...
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52:30

The Chapman Negotiations, Dodgers' Pitching Injuries, And Strengths And Weaknesses Of Playoff Contenders
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the odd circumstances that led to Matt Chapman's extension, where ownership and Chapman hammered out the deal without the assistance of GM Farhan Zaidi or agent Scott Boras, Tyler Glasnow's arm i...
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