Baseball Trade Values Podcast

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down a handful of early transactions and injuries. Then, they discuss managerial firings in Boston and Philadelphia, as well as the futures of two more struggling teams in the Astros and the Mets.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the first value update of the 2026 season. Then, they discuss who's hot and who's not to start the season, a run of major extensions including Konnor Griffin and Pete Crow-Armstrong, and much more.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the BTV model's performance evaluating free agents this offseason. Then, they discuss extensions for Jesus Luzardo and Christopher Sanchez, extension rumors for Nick Kurtz and Freddy Peralta, former top prospects being optioned to the minors and much more. Link: Bitzer - How Did Our Free Agent Model Do? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/how-did-our-free-agent-model-do-2

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the BTV model's performance evaluating trades this offseason. Then, they discuss the Max Scherzer signing, Jurickson Profar's suspension, the Padres' offseason and more. Link: Bitzer - Offseason Scorecard: 2025/26 Trade Market Results https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/offseason-scorecard-2025-26-trade-market-results

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the Caleb Durbin and Jesus Sanchez trades. Then, they discuss a rush of free agent signings, including Zac Gallen, Justin Verlander, Chris Bassitt and much more. Link: Bitzer - Why Isaac Paredes Is Still an Astro https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/why-isaac-paredes-is-still-an-astro

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the three-team deal that brought Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners. Then, they discuss Framber Valdez signing with the Tigers, Tarik Skubal winning his arbitration case and much more. Link: Bitzer - Jose Ramirez’s Extension Is Still a Bargain for the Guardians https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/jose-ramirez-s-extension-is-still-a-bargain-for-the-guardians

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) compare the Mackenzie Gore and Freddy Peralta trades, and break down the Luis Robert deal. Then, they discuss Cody Bellinger back to the Yankees, another Jose Ramirez extension and more. Link: Brozdowski - Gore/Peralta Trade Breakdown https://youtu.be/BrjMtwa8xy0?si=bSbudnDgTUxYAJvL

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down a rush of activity, including the Nolan Arenado trade, a pair of Marlins deals and more. Then, they discuss dominos falling on the free agent market, starting with Alex Bregman to the Cubs and ending with Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers and Bo Bichette to the Mets.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down all of the moves from the holiday break, including the Shane Baz trade, the Brandon Lowe three-team deal and more. Then, they discuss a flurry of free agent activity and what's next for the top players still on the market.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down all of the moves at the Winter Meetings, including Kyle Schwarber back to Philly, Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz leaving the Mets and more. Then, they discuss the state of the free agent market and trade rumors for the Dodgers, Mets and Padres.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down a flurry of activity, including the Nimmo/Semien trade, Sonny Gray deal, Dylan Cease signing and much more. Then, they discuss the rumors heating up the hot stove ahead of the Winter Meetings.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the first run of trades and free agent signings of the 2025 offseason, including Taylor Ward to Baltimore and Josh Naylor back to Seattle. Then, they discuss Qualifying Offer decisions, non-tenders, offseason outlooks for the final playoff teams and more.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down opt-out and option decisions for Alex Bregman, Edwin Diaz, Shota Imanaga, Shane Bieber and many more. Then, they discuss the first trade of the offseason and a strange front office hire in Colorado. Link: Hullihen - Sal Perez Extension Deferrals https://x.com/EthanHullihen/status/1986238226068349210

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down opt-out news for Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman and Jack Flaherty. Then, they discuss the offseason outlooks for the teams eliminated in the Divison Series round. Link: Bizter - Notable Non-Tender Candidates for November 2025 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/notable-non-tender-candidates-for-november-2025

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down a handful of transactions from the last two months of the season. Then, they discuss the offseason outlooks for the teams eliminated in the Wild Card round. Link: Bergeron - What Can the Marlins Get for Sandy Alcantara? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/what-can-the-marlins-get-for-sandy-alcantara

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the model's performance at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline and all of the biggest trends seen in the market. Then, they analyze the biggest trades and the most active teams, including the Padres, Twins, Yankees and Mets. Links: Bitzer - 2025 Trade Deadline Analysis: How Did Our Model Do? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/2025-trade-deadline-analysis-how-did-our-model-do Iversen - 2025 MLB Trade Deadline Roundup https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/2025-mlb-trade-deadline-roundup Bitzer - Trades That Should Have Happened, But Didn't https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/trades-that-should-have-happened-but-didn-t

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down all the latest trades leading up to the deadline, including Josh Naylor to the Mariners, Ryan McMahon to the Yankees and more. Then, they discuss the latest rumors and preview the deadline, including bubble teams like the Rays, Guardians, Twins and Cardinals.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the Boston Red Sox recent hot streak following the Rafael Devers. Then, they discuss recent transactions and rumors, including the Bryan Baker deal and which bubble teams are trending more toward selling.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the late-breaking Rafael Devers blockbuster. Then, they discuss recent transactions, including the Alexis Diaz and Aaron Civale trades, as well as the struggling Diamondbacks and Braves and whether they might be sellers. Links: Bitzer - Notable Movers in Trade Value: Early June https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/notable-movers-in-trade-value-early-june Featured Trade - Phillies & Orioles https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/trades/190257

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss the possibility of a blockbuster Paul Skenes trade. Then, they break down the struggling Orioles, other possible surprise buyers and sellers, and notable movers in the latest value update. Links: Bitzer - Notable Movers in Trade Value: Late May https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/notable-movers-in-trade-value-late-may Pechersky - Can The Orioles Make The Best Of A Sinking Ship? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/can-the-orioles-make-the-best-of-a-sinking-ship

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss some minor transactions, including the Rangers roster shuffle. Then, they break down the hottest and coldest pitchers to start the season and how their values are changing in the model's latest update. Links: Bitzer - 10 Trade Deadline Candidates Whose Values Have Declined https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/10-trade-deadline-candidates-whose-values-have-declined Andrews - OAA Has Come for Emmanuel Clase https://blogs.fangraphs.com/oaa-has-come-for-emmanuel-clase/

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss recent transactions, including the Cubs losing Justin Steele and the poor early returns on the Devin Williams/Nestor Cortes trade. Then, they break down the hottest and coldest hitters to start the season and how their values are changing in the model's latest update.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down extensions for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Garrett Crochet, Ketel Marte and others. Then, they discuss some surprising early-season trades, the Braves' woes and much more. Links: Bitzer - 2025 Offseason Trade Market Results and Trends https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/offseason-trade-market-results-and-trends Lindbergh - The World Series Winner’s Curse: The Downside of Standing Pat After Glory https://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-world-series-winners-curse-san-francisco-giants/ Miller - Pebble Hunting: Standing Pat in San Francisco https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/19533/pebble-hunting-standing-pat-in-san-francisco/ Rosenthal - Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Blue Jays extension includes $325 million signing bonus ($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6267788/2025/04/09/vladimir-guerrero-blue-jays-signing-bonus/

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down all of the trades, signings, extensions and other transactions leading up to Opening Day 2025. Link: Pechersky - Can the 2025 Blue Jays Avoid Becoming the 2023 Angels? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/can-the-2025-blue-jays-avoid-becoming-the-2023-angels

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down a handful of late free agent signings and extensions for Lawrence Butler and Yandy Diaz. Then, they discuss the Gerrit Cole injury, the performance of the BTV free agent model and much more. Links: Bitzer - How Did Our Free Agent Model Do? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/how-did-our-free-agent-model-do-1 Bitzer - Unsigned Veteran Players Who Are Probably Done https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/unsigned-veteran-players-who-are-probably-done Bitzer - Trade Now... or at the Deadline? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/trade-now-or-at-the-deadline Clemens - And the Contract Prediction Winner Is… You! https://blogs.fangraphs.com/and-the-contract-prediction-winner-is-you/

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down Alex Bregman to the Red Sox and what it means for their infield and for Nolan Arenado and the Cardinals. Then, they discuss the Padres threading the needle and further dysfunction for the Angels. Link: Bitzer - The Five Most Unmovable Contracts in Baseball https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/the-five-most-unmovable-contracts-in-baseball

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down Anthony Santander to the Blue Jays, Pete Alonso back to the Mets and a flurry of movement on the relief pitching and outfield markets. Then, they discuss the remaining free agents as Spring Training approaches.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott to the Dodgers, and what it means for the Padres, Blue Jays and baseball as a whole. Then, they discuss movement on the relief market, arbitration agreements and much more. Links: Bergeron - Surplus Value and the Win Curve https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/surplus-value-and-the-win-curve Iversen - BTV 2024-25 Offseason Roundup https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/btv-2024-25-offseason-roundup

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down all the action around the holidays, including first basemen like Christian Walker, Josh Naylor and Paul Goldschmidt finding new homes, Cody Bellinger to the Yankees, Jesus Luzardo to the Phillies, Corbin Burnes to the Diamondbacks and much more.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down a flurry of trades around the Winter Meetings, including Garrett Crochet to Boston, Kyle Tucker to Chicago, Andres Gimenez to Toronto and more. Then, they run through all the free agent signings, including Juan Soto's record deal with the Mets.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the Jonathan India/Brady Singer trade, Blake Snell to the Dodgers, Yusei Kikuchi to the Angels and more offseason news. Then, they discuss the non-tender deadline and offseason outlooks of the Dodgers and the New York Yankees.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the conclusion of the Yankees/Gerrit Cole saga, a run of moves by the Angels, upcoming Qualifying Offer decisions and more offseason news. Then, they discuss the offseason outlooks of the Cleveland Guardians and New York Mets. Link: Bitzer - The A’s Intriguing Strategy for the Trade Market https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/the-a-s-intriguing-strategy-for-the-trade-market

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the Yankees impending decision with Gerrit Cole's opt-out and a few early offseason moves by the Braves. Then, they discuss the offseason outlooks of the teams eliminated in the Division Series. Links: Bitzer - The Four Most Tradeable Cardinals Veterans https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/the-four-most-tradeable-cardinals-veterans Clemens - The Myth of Luis Arraez https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-myth-of-luis-arraez/

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the latest RSN news, Buster Posey taking over in San Francisco and an interesting front office dynamic in St. Louis. Then, they discuss the offseason outlooks of the teams eliminated in the Wild Card round.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the Matt Chapman extension and the future opt-out decisions for Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery and Cody Bellinger. Then, they discuss other upcoming club and player option decisions. Links: Bitzer - The 5 Most (and Least) Cost-Efficient Teams https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/the-5-most-and-least-cost-efficient-teams Becker: Top of the Order: Previewing the Option Decisions for AL Teams and Players https://blogs.fangraphs.com/top-of-the-order-previewing-the-option-decisions-for-al-teams-and-players/ Becker: Top of the Order: Previewing the Option Decisions for NL Teams and Players https://blogs.fangraphs.com/top-of-the-order-previewing-the-option-decisions-for-nl-teams-and-players/

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline, including the model's performance, the clearest trends, the biggest outliers, the path forward and much, much more. Links: Bitzer - Trade Deadline Analysis: How Did Our Model Do? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/trade-deadline-analysis-how-did-our-model-do-1 Iversen - BTV 2024 Trade Deadline Roundup https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/btv-2024-trade-deadline-roundup

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss the Aaron Civale trade to the Brewers and other early rumors. Then, they take a look at the standings to break down buyers, sellers and everyone in between. Links: Sammon, Mooney and Woo - MLB trade deadline watch: Could Rockies leverage trade market without many clear sellers? ($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5612999/2024/07/03/mlb-trade-deadline-watch-could-rockies-leverage-trade-rockies/ Taylor - Trade Deadline Primer: Oakland Athletics https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/trade-deadline-primer-oakland-athletics Bergeron - Trade Deadline Primer: Miami Marlins https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/trade-deadline-primer-miami-marlins

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss White Sox trade rumors and recent starting pitching injuries. Then, they break down the Jose Abreu and Avisail Garcia DFAs and other low performers. Link: Pechersky - Trade Deadline Primer: Washington Nationals https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/trade-deadline-primer-washington-nationals

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the Luis Arraez trade, Pete Alonso extension rumors and other news. Then, they celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast by answering a few listener questions. Links: Bitzer - Announcing a New Subscription Tier for the BTV Trade Simulator https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/announcing-a-new-subscription-tier-for-the-btv-trade-simulator Bergeron - Former Top Prospects Who Now Look Like Busts: 2024 Edition https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/former-top-prospects-who-now-look-like-busts-2024-edition

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss an upcoming change to the BTV website and new subscription tier. Then, they break down recent transactions and injuries, the best and worst performers in April and much more. Links: Bitzer: Announcing a New Subscription Tier for the BTV Trade Simulator https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/announcing-a-new-subscription-tier-for-the-btv-trade-simulator Pechersky: The 2011 Phillies: A Case Study in Waiting Too Long to Trade https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/the-2011-phillies-a-case-study-in-waiting-too-long-to-trade

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the recent plague of pitcher injuries, including those to Shane Bieber, Spencer Strider and Eury Perez. Then, they discuss Jordan Montgomery to the Diamondbacks, the BTV free agent model's performance this offseason, other minor early-season trades and transactions and much more. Link: Bitzer: How Did Our Free Agent Model Do? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/how-did-our-free-agent-model-do

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the Dylan Cease trade to the Padres and recap the model's performance on trades this offseason. Then, they discuss Blake Snell to the Giants, Santiago Espinal to the Reds and a handful of other late-spring transactions. Links: Bitzer: Trade Now... or at the Deadline? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/trade-now-or-at-the-deadline Bitzer: BTV’s 2023/24 Offseason Trade Results https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/btv-s-2023-24-offseason-trade-results Iversen: BTV 2023-24 Offseason Roundup https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/btv-2023-24-offseason-roundup Meloche: The Blue Jays’ Competitive Window Is Closing Soon https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/the-blue-jays-competitive-window-is-closing-soon

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down Matt Chapman to the Giants and what the move means for J.D. Davis and the remaining Scott Boras free agents. Then, they break down the Zack Wheeler and Brayan Bello extensions, out of options players and more. Links: Hirota: To Extend or Not to Extend: Wheeler or Bregman? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/to-extend-or-not-to-extend-wheeler-or-bregman Costello: Young Star Extension Projections https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/young-star-extension-projections Bergeron: Mariners Trades: 54% of the Time They Work Every Time https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/mariners-trades-54-of-the-time-they-work-every-time Dierkes: Out Of Options 2024 https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/out-of-options-2024.html

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down Cody Bellinger re-signing with the Cubs and Mitch Keller's extension with the Pirates. Then, they discuss relief trades for the Red Sox and Marlins, Jorge Soler to the Giants, a run of lower-end free agents taking below market deals and much more. Links: Hyde: How the Red Sox Should Finish Their Offseason https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/how-the-red-sox-should-finish-their-offseason Taylor: Evaluating the Giants’ Trades Under Farhan Zaidi https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/evaluating-the-giants-trades-under-farhan-zaidi Wileczek: How the Dodgers Keep Winning the Offseason: Contract Deferrals https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/how-the-dodgers-keep-winning-the-offseason-contract-deferrals

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the Corbin Burnes trade, the Orioles sale and the Brewers outlook. Then, they discuss both sides of the Jorge Polanco Mariners/Twins deal, a pair of interesting White Sox moves, the Bobby Witt Jr. and Jose Altuve extensions and much more. Links: Bergeron: Making Sense of the Braves’ Offseason https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/making-sense-of-the-braves-offseason Meloche: Diving Into the Rays' Model of Success https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/diving-into-the-rays-model-of-success Pechersky: Can The Guardians Trade Their Way Into Contention? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/can-the-guardians-trade-their-way-into-contention

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the Dylan Cease/Mariners rumors and the Josh Hader/Astros deal. Then, they discuss a flurry of moves on the relief market, outlooks for the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels, and much more. Links: Bitzer: Should the Angels Rebuild? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/should-the-angels-rebuild Costello: Have the Reds Done Enough to Contend? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/have-the-reds-done-enough-to-contend Reedy: Amazon will invest in Diamond Sports as part of a bankruptcy restructuring agreement https://apnews.com/article/bally-sports-amazon-e44313c4491798f1f825a8c4e174f096 Blum: ‘That’s why I still play’: At 46, Fernando Rodney pitches on, seeking an MLB comeback ($) https://theathletic.com/5210030/2024/01/18/fernando-rodney-pitching-mlb-comeback/

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down Chaim Bloom to St. Louis and Alex Anthopoulos staying in Atlanta. Then, they discuss the Robbie Ray trade and subsequent Jose Caballero, a puzzling Dodgers-Cubs swap and many more transactions. Links: Bitzer - Help Wanted: Article Writers https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/articlewriters Bowden: Media Negotiations tweet https://twitter.com/JimBowdenGM/status/1746522867368395206

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the details of Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers contract, as well as the team's trade for Tyler Glasnow and signing of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Then, they discuss the Chris Sale trade, a flurry of Royals moves and many more trades and transactions from the month of December.

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking contract with the Dodgers. Then, they discuss the massive Yankees Juan Soto trade, a series of Braves moves and many more trades and transactions from a busy offseason week. Link: Bitzer: Introducing The BTV Offseason Trade Proposal Competition https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/introducing-the-btv-offseason-trade-proposal-competition

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the extensive Juan Soto trade rumors going into the Winter Meetings. Then, they discuss Eugenio Suarez trade, a boat load of free agent signings, the Jackson Chourio extension and more. Links: Bitzer: Introducing The BTV Offseason Trade Proposal Competition https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/introducing-the-btv-offseason-trade-proposal-competition Iversen: Roster Revamp 2023-24: San Diego Padres https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/roster-revamp-2023-24-san-diego-padres Bitzer: Trade Now... or at the Deadline? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/trade-now-or-at-the-deadline Rosenthal: Jackson Chourio’s pending extension, plus Josh Hader’s potential record deal https://theathletic.com/5106896/2023/12/03/jackson-chourio-extension-record/?access_token=160075&redirected=1 ($)