Baseball Trade Values Podcast

Episodes

1. 147

   Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 147: Offseason Prep Work

   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 wave of front office movement, including extensions in Boston, additions for the Mets, the ongoing search for the Athletics and more....

   Oct 12, 2026

   1h 42m
2. 146

   Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 146: Uncertainty Out West

   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 run of post-deadline news, including Arte Moreno selling the Angels, Dana Brown out in Houston and much more. Links: Bitzer - The Top...

   Sep 6, 2026

   1h 49m
3. 145

   Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 145: 2026 Trade Deadline Recap

   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 biggest hits and misses of the 2026 Trade Deadline and everything in between, including notable trends, the Adley Rustchman...

   Aug 16, 2026

   2h 18m
4. 144

   Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 144: 2026 Trade Deadline Preview

   Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down every team on the bubble heading into the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, including what the Padres should do with Mason Miller, whether the...

   Jul 26, 2026

   2h 15m
5. 143

   Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 143: Rumors Abound

   Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down recent transactions, including the Lance McCullers Jr. trade, extensions for JJ Wetherholt, Chase Burns and Kyle Bradish, and more.…

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   Jul 20, 2026

   1h 49m
6. 142

   Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 142: Who's Actually 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 recent transactions, including the David Peterson trade, Carlos Mendoza and Perry Minasian firings and more. Then, they run through the...

   Jul 6, 2026

   1h 52m
7. 141

   Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 141: What to Make of the White Sox

   Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down recent transactions, including the Luis Lara extension, Jose Ramirez to the IL, Tarik Skubal back in action and more. Then, they…

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   Jun 15, 2026

   1h 45m
8. 140

   Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 140: Lockout Fallout

   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 impact of labor negotiations on the upcoming trade deadline. Then, they discuss recent trades and injuries, possible sellers and...

   Jun 1, 2026

   1h 49m
9. 139

   Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 139: Trade Values Change Every Day

   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 round of roster updates and their significance. Then, they discuss the Patrick Bailey trade, significant injuries around the...

   May 17, 2026

   1h 39m
10. 138

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 138: Contenders or Pretenders?

    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…

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    May 3, 2026

    1h 41m
11. 137

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 137: Small Sample Standouts

    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...

    Apr 19, 2026

    1h 46m
12. 136

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 136: Opening Day 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 the BTV model's performance evaluating free agents this offseason. Then, they discuss extensions for Jesus Luzardo and Christopher...

    Mar 23, 2026

    1h 44m
13. 135

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 135: Reviewing the Model

    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…

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    Mar 9, 2026

    1h 34m
14. 134

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 134: Spring Training Clearance

    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,...

    Feb 23, 2026

    1h 45m
15. 133

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 133: Donovan to Seattle

    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,...

    Feb 9, 2026

    1h 49m
16. 132

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 132: Dealing Aces

    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,...

    Jan 26, 2026

    1h 40m
17. 131

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 131: Free Agent Dominos

    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...

    Jan 17, 2026

    2h 11m
18. 130

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 130: Holiday Happenings

    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...

    Jan 5, 2026

    2h 21m
19. 129

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 129: The Market Heats Up

    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....

    Dec 14, 2025

    2h 11m
20. 128

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 128: Winter Meetings Eve

    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…

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    Dec 8, 2025

    2h 05m
21. 127

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 127: Non-Tenders, QOs 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 the first run of trades and free agent signings of the 2025 offseason, including Taylor Ward to Baltimore and Josh Naylor back to...

    Nov 24, 2025

    2h 14m
22. 126

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 126: Options and Opt-Outs

    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…

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    Nov 10, 2025

    1h 39m
23. 125

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 125: Postseason Obituaries

    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...

    Oct 27, 2025

    1h 55m
24. 124

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 124: The Offseason Begins (For Most Teams)

    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...

    Oct 6, 2025

    2h 06m
25. 123

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 123: 2025 Trade Deadline Recap

    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...

    Aug 4, 2025

    2h 03m
26. 122

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 122: Deadline Decisions

    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…

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    Jul 27, 2025

    1h 50m
27. 121

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 121: Red Sox Redemption?

    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…

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    Jul 14, 2025

    1h 33m
28. 120

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 120: Devers and Diamondbacks

    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,...

    Jun 16, 2025

    1h 32m
29. 119

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 119: Skenes Sweepstakes?

    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...

    May 25, 2025

    1h 49m
30. 118

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 118: May Movers

    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...

    May 11, 2025

    2h 02m
31. 117

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 117: April Updates

    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,...

    Apr 27, 2025

    1h 32m
32. 116

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 116: Extensions Warranted

    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,...

    Apr 13, 2025

    1h 48m
33. 115

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 115: Opening Day Transactions

    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...

    Mar 31, 2025

    1h 31m
34. 114

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 114: Bottom of the Barrel

    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...

    Mar 16, 2025

    1h 42m
35. 113

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 113: Spring Shuffle

    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...

    Feb 24, 2025

    1h 50m
36. 112

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 112: Reliever Roulette

    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....

    Feb 10, 2025

    2h 00m
37. 111

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 111: The Rich Get Richer

    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...

    Jan 20, 2025

    1h 44m
38. 110

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 110: First Base Carousel

    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,...

    Jan 6, 2025

    1h 52m
39. 109

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 109: Wild "Winter"

    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…

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    Dec 16, 2024

    1h 56m
40. 108

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 108: Viva Los Angeles

    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...

    Dec 2, 2024

    1h 48m
41. 107

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 107: Calling All 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 the conclusion of the Yankees/Gerrit Cole saga, a run of moves by the Angels, upcoming Qualifying Offer decisions and more offseason...

    Nov 18, 2024

    1h 32m
42. 106

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 106: Off to a Cole Start

    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…

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    Nov 4, 2024

    1h 52m
43. 105

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 105: Front Office Friction

    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...

    Oct 28, 2024

    1h 40m
44. 104

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 104: Evaluating Options

    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...

    Sep 23, 2024

    1h 36m
45. 103

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 103: 2024 Trade Deadline Recap

    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,...

    Aug 5, 2024

    1h 42m
46. 102

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 102: State of the League

    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...

    Jul 7, 2024

    1h 48m
47. 101

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 101: Cutting Bait

    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...

    Jun 17, 2024

    1h 47m
48. 100

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 100: Milestone Mailbag

    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…

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    May 20, 2024

    1h 30m
49. 99

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 99: Small Sample Theater

    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…

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    Apr 29, 2024

    1h 41m
50. 98

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 98: Adding Injury to Injury

    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...

    Apr 8, 2024

    1h 37m