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MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

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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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Episodes
  • The PCA and Sanchez Extensions, And Prospect Promotions And Reassignments
    Mar 25 2026

    The PCA and Sanchez Extensions, And Prospect Promotions And Demotions
    Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Pete Crow-Armostrong's extension with the Cubs, the Phillies further extending Christopher Sanchez and how they have most of their rotation now locked up long term, Spencer Strider starting the season on the IL, the trend of teams putting rotation candidates into the rotation rather than Triple-A, the Nationals sending both Dylan Crews and Harry Ford down to the minors, some exciting prospect promotions, including the Mets' Carson Benge, the Cardinals' JJ Weatherholt, Konnor Griffin and Travis Bazzana not making their respective opening day rosters, where the Blue Jays' rotation stands with Jose Berrios, Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber all starting the year on the IL, and Braxton Garrett getting optioned.

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    59 mins
  • Banged-Up Reds And Braves, Kevin McGonigle, And Spring Breakouts
    Mar 18 2026

    Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss what makes the World Baseball Classic so great, how Hunter Greene's elbow surgery will affect the Reds, if the Braves should address their roster holes by trading for Jarren Duran or signing Lucas Giolito, if Kevin McGonigle could break camp with the Tigers, and young Twins, Mariners and Cardinals pitchers who are turning heads in spring training.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Jesús Luzardo's Extension, Atlanta's Depth, And Zack Littell
    Mar 11 2026

    Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Jesús Luzardo's five-year extension with Philadelphia, how the Phillies' outfield will look while Johan Rojas misses time due to a PED suspension, Jurickson Profar's second PED suspension in the past two years, if the Braves have enough depth to get through the season, Zack Littell signing with the Nationals, a trade that sent Kyle Nicolas to the Reds Tyler Callihan to the Pirates, Andrew McCutchen settling for a minor league deal with the Rangers, and whether Jeremy Pena's finger injury makes it less likely for the Astros to trade Issac Paredes.


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    1 hr and 1 min
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