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MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

MLB Trade Rumors
MLB Offseason
Cody Bellinger
Baseball
Blake Snell
Free Agency
Major League Baseball
Shohei Ohtani
Jordan Montgomery
Matt Chapman
MLB Trade Rumors
MLBPA
St. Louis Cardinals
Diamond Sports Group
Chicago Cubs
Rob Manfred
San Francisco Giants
Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers
Brayan Bello
Betting Scandals

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.

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Latest Episodes

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Rockies parting ways with GM Bill Schmidt, which direction the Rangers will go in after naming Skip Schumaker as the new manager, and how the ability to challenge balls and strikes next year will a... more

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias joins Darragh McDonald to discuss what went wrong for the team in 2025, why they haven't signed free agent pitchers to big contracts, the difficulty for players to make the jump from AAA to the majo... more

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the major struggles of the Tigers, the Guardians surging to try to take a playoff spot, and the Astros limping toward the playoffs after losing Yordan Alvarez and others to injuries. 

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Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Mets' rotation issues and what led them to rely on three rookie pitchers as they try to avoid a collapse, if the Diamondbacks, Giants or Reds could sneak into the playoffs, San Francisco deciding to c... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Elias
President of baseball operations for the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
Episode: Mike Elias On The State Of The Orioles - Also, The Rebuilding Cardinals, The Rangers' Payroll, And The Mets' Collapse
Jerry Dipoto
President of Baseball Operations for the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
Episode: Talking Mariners With Jerry Dipoto - Also, Anthony Rizzo, Braves' Catchers, And D-Backs' Roster Holes
Ben Cherington
General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
Episode: A Conversation With Pirates GM Ben Cherington - Also, The O's, Zack Wheeler, And The Rangers
Steve Adams
Sports analyst and writer
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Episode: The Pohlads Aren't Selling The Twins, Nathaniel Lowe, And Service Time Manipulation

Host

Darragh McDonald
Host and producer known for his analysis and insights into Major League Baseball transactions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 111 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Overall a great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fortnitesweat crazy
    Canada2 months ago
  • Insightful Analysis

    These guys may not have inside information to help predict moves, but they’re knowledgeable enough to break down transactions after the fact and seem to know something useful about every player. The only downside of the show is that they’re not easy to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pokerface Chet
    United States2 months ago
  • How to fix baseball

    Get rid of the pitch clock, the extra innings runner, and the pitcher roster limitations and give theo epstein a lifetime ban for doing more damage than pete rose with his stupid rule changes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    idontknowY
    United States5 months ago
  • so disingenuous

    you start off acknowledging that a cap would come with a floor, then spend the entire segment as if it were a cap only.

    How would a cap get the Reds to try? It wouldn't, that's why there would be a floor to force them to spend.

    How does the current system force them to spend? It doesn't, and nobody is offering real solutions except the eternal "go yell at your cheap owners" as if that does anything except get your team moved to Vegas/SLC/Sacramento.

    Funneling more prospects to the "cheap" ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    unlimitedlou
    United States9 months ago
  • Why no NYY coverage?

    I find it incredible that a team as active and important as the Yankees gets no coverage on this show. There was recently a huge trade that brought Soto to the team yet the coverage was absolutely minimal. No discussion on Yamamoto or any of the other acquisitions the Yankees are considering. LOTS of coverage on small market teams as well as ad nauseum coverage on Otani sprinkled with self righteous pontificating.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    TG1956
    United States2 years ago

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Some feedback indicates that while the detailed analysis is valuable, there are criticisms regarding less coverage of certain high-profile teams or transactions.
Listeners appreciate the knowledgeable analysis and breakdown of player transactions, highlighting the insightful discussion around the latest rumors and trades.
The overall sentiment leans positive, with many recommending the podcast for dedicated baseball fans looking for in-depth updates.

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#139
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#61
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#115
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#163
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The Tigers And Astros Try To Hang On, And Brewers' Rotation Issues
Q: What are the Astros' chances going into the playoffs?
Anthony discusses how the injury to Yordan Alvarez may impact the team, stating that losing their best hitter makes the team look worse than it is.
The Tigers And Astros Try To Hang On, And Brewers' Rotation Issues
Q: What does Anthony make of the Tigers' current performance?
Anthony shares that he believes the Tigers don't look very good and expresses concerns about their lack of action at the trade deadline and its repercussions on their staffing and performance.
Talking Mariners With Jerry Dipoto - Also, Anthony Rizzo, Braves' Catchers, And D-Backs' Roster Holes
Q: How do you get to that spot where it's like, okay, you can go get those guys who are making a few millions still?
Dipoto describes how team performance, attendance, and overall competitive outlook influence ownership's willingness to increase payroll at the trade deadline.
Talking Mariners With Jerry Dipoto - Also, Anthony Rizzo, Braves' Catchers, And D-Backs' Roster Holes
Q: Is that part of the calculus with Naylor then?
Dipoto acknowledges interest in keeping Josh Naylor, but notes that it is complicated when the team is in a playoff race.
Talking Mariners With Jerry Dipoto - Also, Anthony Rizzo, Braves' Catchers, And D-Backs' Roster Holes
Q: What factors do you think went into being on that sort of extreme end of things?
Dipoto explains that the Mariners have had challenges attracting high-value free agents, and they have generally favored short contracts for position players, with a focus on their internal development system.

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