
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
122 episodes
The Pohlads Aren't Selling The Twins, Nathaniel Lowe, And Service Time Manipulation
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss news that the Pohlad family will retain majority ownership of the Twins, why fans are unhappy about it, and whether it will lead the team to trade guys like Pablo Lopez and Joe Ryan this offseason. ...
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1:02:56

Walk-Year Performances, Roman Anthony's Extension, And More!
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the most recent update to the Free Agent Power Rankings, including a lot of weak performances by players in their walk years, but also guys such as Brandon Woodruff, Lucas Giolito and Bo Bichette wh...
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1:06:37

Megapod: Sifting Through The Trade Deadline Deals
Anthony Franco and Steve Adams join Darragh McDonald to recap the trade deadline. They discuss the Padres' deadline haul and A.J. Preller's willingness to trade away prospects, Leo De Vries and the rest of the Athletics' return for Mason Miller...
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2:06:09

Megapod: Trade Deadline Preview
Steve Adams and Anthony Franco both join Darragh McDonald to preview Thursday's trade deadline. Topics include how teams like the Padres try to simultaneously buy and sell at the deadline, the Royals extending Seth Lugo and deciding...
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2:17:12

David Robertson, Trade Chips For The O's and A's, And What The Rangers Could Do
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss veteran reliever David Robertson signing a contract with the Phillies after sitting out the first half of the season, which players the Orioles and Athletics seem likely to trade, and how sheddin...
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55:06

Rays' Ownership, The Phillies Target Bullpen Help, And Bubble Teams
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Rays' upcoming ownership change and the trade they made for reliever Bryan Baker, the bullpen overhaul the Orioles will have to do this offseason, the Phillies targeting relievers with multiple ...
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1:03:57

Firings in Washington, Bad Braves, And An AL East Shake-Up
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the site's recent list of the top trade candidates, how the Nationals' underwhelming rebuild led the team to fire Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez, and whether Spencer Schwellenbach's injury will pus...
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59:36

Depleted Mets' Pitching, The Pirates Are Open For Business, And More!
MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Griffin Canning's injury and the questionable state of the Mets' rotation, which impact rotation arms that could be available at the deadline, and reports that the Pirates are open to ...
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53:34

The Braves Say They Won't Sell, Jeimer Candelario DFA'd, And Injured D-Backs
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the site's new series of team-by-team trade deadline outlooks that started with the Marlins, Pirates and Phillies. Also, Alex Anthopoulos saying that the Braves do not intend to sell, the Reds ge...
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50:30

Reacting To The Devers Trade And Aaron Civale
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the shocking Rafael Devers trade, what it means for the Red Sox, and how he fits on the Giants' roster. Also, the unique situation of Aaron Civale requesting a trade, and the subsequent deal that se...
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1:05:31

White Sox Ownership, Roman Anthony, And The Diamondbacks' Rotation
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the news that Justin Ishbia will eventually take over majority ownership of the White Sox, Roman Anthony getting called up by the Red Sox, Corbin Burnes needing Tommy John surgery, the overall pitch...
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1:02:36

Jarren Duran Rumors, Caglianone And Young Promoted, And Pitching Injuries
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the site's updated free agent power rankings, rumors that the Padres are targeting Jarren Duran in a trade, the Royals promoting Jac Caglianone, the Mariners calling up Cole Young, the Dodgers acqui...
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1:02:53

Bregman Injured, Marcelo Mayer Called Up, And Pirates Talk
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss what the Red Sox will do in light of Alex Bregman's quad injury, including top prospect Marcelo Mayer getting called up, whether Rafael Devers will get any time a third base, if Trevor Story will...
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56:30

The Disappointing Orioles, Dalton Rushing, And The Phillies' Bullpen
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Orioles firing manager Brandon Hyde after a brutal start to their season, what qualities you want in a manager on a rebuilding team compared to a manager on a competing team, the Dodgers designa...
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1:04:11

Devers Drama, Managerial Firings, And Jordan Lawlar
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Rafael Devers refusing to play first base and where that leaves the Red Sox roster moving forward, the Pirates firing Derek Shelton, the Rockies firing Bud Black, and how the Diamondbacks will fi...
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53:15

Replacing Triston Casas, A Shakeup In Texas, And The Blue Jays' Rotation
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss options for the Red Sox at first base including moving Rafael Devers there and calling up number 1 MLB prospect Roman Anthony. They also recap the changes made by the Rangers including sending down ...
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1:00:49

Mailbag: Red Sox, Alonso, Tigers, Tanking, And More!
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald for an all-mailbag episode. Question topics include whether the Red Sox should trade Triston Casas to make room for their top prospects, if Rafael Devers needs a change of scenery, whether the Mets should e...
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55:38

Justin Steele, Triston McKenzie, And Tons Of Prospect Promotions
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss what's next for the Cubs following Justin Steele's UCL surgery, the timeline that led to Triston McKenzie getting designated for assignment by the Guardians after being so dominant in the past, and ...
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59:39

Free Agent Power Rankings
Steve Adams and Anthony Franco join Darragh McDonald for a deep dive into the first edition of the 2025 free agent power rankings. They go through their justifications for the top ten and who is poised to rise or fall throughout the year. ...
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1:12:00

Vlad's Massive Deal, Extensions for Merrill and Marte, And Quinn Priester Traded
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Blue Jays locking up Vlad Guerrero Jr. to a huge deal and what it means for the big free agents next offseason, Jackson Merrill's nine-year extension and the Padres trying to balance a tight ...
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53:20

Garrett Crochet's Extension, Problems In Atlanta, And Other Early-Season Storylines
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Garrett Crochet's contract extension, why the Red Sox chose this route instead of signing a big free agent this past offseason, the myriad of problems the Braves are facing including Jurickson Pr...
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1:00:04

What We Learned From The Offseason
Steve Adams and Anthony Franco both join Darragh McDonald to take a big-picture look at the past offseason, discussing why every year is so different, why older position players seem to be valued less on the market, if a salary cap should be in...
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1:16:46

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
