Episodes

  • Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 136: Opening Day Approaches

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 136: Opening Day Approaches
    Mar 23 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 135: Reviewing the Model

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 135: Reviewing the Model
    Mar 9 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 134: Spring Training Clearance

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 134: Spring Training Clearance
    Feb 23 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 133: Donovan to Seattle

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 133: Donovan to Seattle
    Feb 9 2026
    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: Bizter - 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
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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 132: Dealing Aces

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 132: Dealing Aces
    Jan 26 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 131: Free Agent Dominos

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 131: Free Agent Dominos
    Jan 17 2026
    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.
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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 130: Holiday Happenings

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 130: Holiday Happenings
    Jan 5 2026
    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.
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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 129: The Market Heats Up

    Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 129: The Market Heats Up
    Dec 14 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 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.
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    2 hrs and 11 mins