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Baseball Trade Values Podcast

ByBaseball Trade Values
120 episodes

Podcast Summary

Dive into the Baseball Trade Values Podcast, where the intricacies of MLB trades come to life! Hosted by founder John Bitzer and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen, this podcast offers a unique blend of in-depth analysis and engaging discussions on the latest trade rumors, player valuations, and the ever-evolving landscape of baseball. What sets this show apart is its commitment to blending data-driven insights with lively conversation, making complex trade concepts accessible to fans of all levels. Listeners can expect to hear from a variety of notable guests, including industry experts and former MLB executives, who share their perspectives on pivotal trades and strategies. Recent episodes have featured spirited debates on the impact of analytics in player evaluation and discussions about high-profile trades that shaped seasons. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this podcast will deepen your understanding of the game and keep you informed on the latest trade developments.

#1

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 sellers, and notable movers in the latest value update. Links: Bitzer - Notable Movers in Trade Value: Late May Pechersky - Can The Orioles Make The Best Of A Sinking Ship?

2025-05-25•1hr 49mins
#2

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 and how their values are changing in the model's latest update. Links: Bitzer - 10 Trade Deadline Candidates Whose Values Have Declined Andrews - OAA Has Come for Emmanuel Clase

2025-05-11•2hr 2mins
#3

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, they break down the hottest and coldest hitters to start the season and how their values are changing in the model's latest update.

2025-04-27•1hr 32mins
#4

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, the Braves' woes and much more. Links: Bitzer - 2025 Offseason Trade Market Results and Trends Lindbergh - The World Series Winner’s Curse: The Downside of Standing Pat After Glory Miller - Pebble Hunting: Standing Pat in San Francisco Rosenthal - Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Blue Jays extension includes $325 million signing bonus ($)

2025-04-13•1hr 48mins
#5

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 Avoid Becoming the 2023 Angels?

2025-03-31•1hr 31mins
#6

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 performance of the BTV free agent model and much more. Links: Bitzer - How Did Our Free Agent Model Do? Bitzer - Unsigned Veteran Players Who Are Probably Done Bitzer - Trade Now... or at the Deadline? Clemens - And the Contract Prediction Winner Is… You!

2025-03-16•1hr 42mins
#7

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 threading the needle and further dysfunction for the Angels. Link: Bitzer - The Five Most Unmovable Contracts in Baseball

2025-02-24•1hr 50mins
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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. Then, they discuss the remaining free agents as Spring Training approaches.

2025-02-10•2hr 0mins

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#9

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 movement on the relief market, arbitration agreements and much more. Links: Bergeron - Surplus Value and the Win Curve Iversen - BTV 2024-25 Offseason Roundup

2025-01-20•1hr 44mins
#10

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, Cody Bellinger to the Yankees, Jesus Luzardo to the Phillies, Corbin Burnes to the Diamondbacks and much more.

2025-01-06•1hr 52mins
#11

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 and more. Then, they run through all the free agent signings, including Juan Soto's record deal with the Mets.

2024-12-16•1hr 56mins
#12

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 discuss the non-tender deadline and offseason outlooks of the Dodgers and the New York Yankees.

2024-12-02•1hr 48mins
#13

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 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

2024-11-18•1hr 32mins
#14

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 offseason outlooks of the teams eliminated in the Division Series. Links: Bitzer - The Four Most Tradeable Cardinals Veterans Clemens - The Myth of Luis Arraez

2024-11-04•1hr 52mins
#15

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 the offseason outlooks of the teams eliminated in the Wild Card round.

2024-10-28•1hr 40mins
#16

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 other upcoming club and player option decisions. Links: Bitzer - The 5 Most (and Least) Cost-Efficient Teams Becker: 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

2024-09-23•1hr 36mins
#17

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, much more. Links: Bitzer - Trade Deadline Analysis: How Did Our Model Do? Iversen - BTV 2024 Trade Deadline Roundup

2024-08-05•1hr 42mins
#18

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 everyone in between. Links: Sammon, Mooney and Woo - MLB trade deadline watch: Could Rockies leverage trade market without many clear sellers? ($) Taylor - Trade Deadline Primer: Oakland Athletics Bergeron - Trade Deadline Primer: Miami Marlins

2024-07-07•1hr 48mins
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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 performers. Link: Pechersky - Trade Deadline Primer: Washington Nationals

2024-06-17•1hr 47mins
#20

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 a few listener questions. Links: Bitzer - Announcing a New Subscription Tier for the BTV Trade Simulator Bergeron - Former Top Prospects Who Now Look Like Busts: 2024 Edition

2024-05-20•1hr 30mins
#21

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 worst performers in April and much more. Links: Bitzer: Announcing a New Subscription Tier for the BTV Trade Simulator Pechersky: The 2011 Phillies: A Case Study in Waiting Too Long to Trade

2024-04-29•1hr 41mins
#22

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 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?

2024-04-08•1hr 37mins
#23

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 97: Never Cease to Amaze

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? Bitzer: BTV’s 2023/24 Offseason Trade Results Iversen: BTV 2023-24 Offseason Roundup Meloche: The Blue Jays’ Competitive Window Is Closing Soon

2024-03-25•1hr 44mins

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#24

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 96: The Never-Ending Offseason

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? Costello: Young Star Extension Projections Bergeron: Mariners Trades: 54% of the Time They Work Every Time Dierkes: Out Of Options 2024

2024-03-11•1hr 33mins
#25

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 95: Belli of the Ball

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 Taylor: Evaluating the Giants’ Trades Under Farhan Zaidi Wileczek: How the Dodgers Keep Winning the Offseason: Contract Deferrals

2024-02-26•1hr 48mins
#26

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 94: Burnes, Baby, Burnes

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 Meloche: Diving Into the Rays' Model of Success Pechersky: Can The Guardians Trade Their Way Into Contention?

2024-02-11•1hr 54mins
#27

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 93: Relief Run

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? Costello: Have the Reds Done Enough to Contend? Reedy: Amazon will invest in Diamond Sports as part of a bankruptcy restructuring agreement Blum: ‘That’s why I still play’: At 46, Fernando Rodney pitches on, seeking an MLB comeback ($)

2024-01-29•1hr 49mins
#28

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 92: Highway Robbie-Ray

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 Bowden: Media Negotiations tweet

2024-01-15•1hr 55mins
#29

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 91: Year-End Sale

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.

2024-01-01•1hr 57mins
#30

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 90: The Week of Sho-to

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

2023-12-11•1hr 49mins
#31

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 89: Winter Seeding

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 Iversen: Roster Revamp 2023-24: San Diego Padres Bitzer: Trade Now... or at the Deadline? Rosenthal: Jackson Chourio’s pending extension, plus Josh Hader’s potential record deal ($)

2023-12-04•1hr 47mins
#32

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 88: Let the Trades Begin

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 rush of trades and transactions ahead of the non-tender deadline. Then, they discuss the results of the managerial musical chairs, an update on the A's move to Las Vegas and more.

2023-11-19•1hr 25mins
#33

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 87: Contracts Optional

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) introduce the new BTV website and discuss the Rangers' World Series victory. Then, they break down the recent flurry of option decisions, front office resolutions in Boston and Miami and much more. Links: Iversen: Welcome to the new and improved Baseball Trade Values website! Iversen: BTV Tutorial Playlist

2023-11-06•1hr 33mins
#34

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 86: The Mess in Miami

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) provide an update on the new BTV website and discuss the MLB playoffs so far. Then, they break down recent injuries, front office turmoil in Boston and Miami, and much more.

2023-10-23•1hr 22mins
#35

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 85: Managerial Movement

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss Matt Swartz's annual arbitration estimates. Then, they break down the recent flurry of front office and managerial moves and more. Link: Franco, Adams and Swartz: Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2024

2023-10-08•1hr 34mins
#36

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 84: Doom and Bloom

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss the performance of last month's waiver claims. Then, they break down front office news, including the Chaim Bloom firing, David Stearns hiring and more. Link: Cotillo: Why Chaim Bloom was fired and what it means for Red Sox, Alex Cora

2023-09-24•1hr 33mins
#37

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 83: Guardian Angels

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss the unexpected waiver wire moves and the recent Mike Trout trade rumors. Then, they break down the German Marquez extension, the Stephen Strasburg drama and much more. Link: Bitzer - How Much Value Did the Angels Lose By Going All-in?

2023-09-11•1hr 39mins
#38

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 82: Say It Ain't Sho

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 Shohei Ohtani injury and what it means for his market. Then, they recap the 2023 Trade Deadline and evaluate the model's performance. Links: Iversen - BTV 2023 Trade Deadline Roundup Bitzer - Key Takeaways from the 2023 Deadline Drellich - For Shohei Ohtani, recapturing pitching greatness may mean no hitting in 2024 ($)

2023-08-28•1hr 46mins
#39

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 81: Max-imizing Value

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) evaluate the trade market so far. Then, they break down each move, including the Scherzer trade, the Giolito deal and much more. Note - this episode was recorded prior to the Jordan Montgomery, Jordan Hicks and Randal Grichuk/C.J. Cron deals. Links: Iversen - BTV 2023 Trade Deadline Roundup Bitzer - An Update on Nolan Arenado’s Crazy Contract

2023-07-31•1hr 38mins
#40

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 80: Deadline Dilemmas

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 value updates, the Shintaro Fujinami trade and the Shane Bieber injury. Then, they discuss Shohei Ohtani rumors, other starting pitcher trade candidates, the St. Louis Cardinals' deadline options and much more. Links: Bowden: The Angels should trade Shohei Ohtani. Which teams (and packages) could land him? ($) Hyde: Reviewing Shohei Ohtani Trade Proposals From Jim Bowden BTV Twitter Q&A

2023-07-24•1hr 40mins
#41

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 79: Wheat and Chaff

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 Aroldis Chapman and Chris Flexen trades. Then, they discuss recent injuries and other news, the deadline outlook for the Mets and Padres, and much more. Link: Iversen - What’s Next for the Mets and Padres?

2023-07-10•1hr 42mins
#42

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 78: Two Ways to Play It

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 pair of recent Angels trades, as well as their deadline plans and whether they might trade Shohei Ohtani. Then, they discuss another round of questionable Jim Bowden trade proposals. Links: MLB Network - Shohei Ohtani Mets trade proposal Bowden - Mets, Cardinals need to consider ‘selling’: Batting around 5 trade ideas ($)

2023-06-26•1hr 35mins
#43

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 77: Jacob deGone

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 Robert Stephenson trade, injuries to Jacob deGrom and Chris Sale and other transactions. Then, they discuss the relief pitching market, Aroldis Chapman trade rumors and much more. Links: Rosenthal: Phillies not thinking sell at trade deadline, plus Astros’ needs and Shane Bieber’s value ($) MLB: The latest MLB trade rumors Yankees/Guardians Trade of the Week:

2023-06-12•1hr 13mins
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Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 76: The Starting Pitcher Shortage

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 trades, transactions and injuries. Then, they discuss the seemingly weak starting pitching market, potential surprise buyers and sellers and more. Link: Bitzer - The Trade Market for Starting Pitchers Is About to Get Hot

2023-05-29•1hr 42mins
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Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 75: Injury News and St. Louis Blues

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 player value updates and the Bryan Reynolds extension. Then, they discuss a rash of injuries, the struggling Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals and more.

2023-05-07•1hr 35mins
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Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 74: Farewell, Oakland A's

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 Oakland A's likely move to Las Vegas. Then, they discuss recent extensions, injuries and more. Links: Bitzer - Coming Soon: A New Version of BTV Kawakami - The A’s, the $500 million Las Vegas ask and John Fisher’s long losing streak ($)

2023-04-23•1hr 21mins
#47

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 73: Extended Opening

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down late spring/early season transactions, including the Cristian Pache trade, Andres Gimenez extension and more. Then, they discuss whether the Pirates will work out a deal with Bryan Reynolds. Links: Passan - How MLB, MLBPA came together for 'life-changing' minor league CBA Bitzer - Spring Injury Replacement Trade Options

2023-04-09•1hr 15mins
#48

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 72: The Cost of the Classic

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss the Corbin Carroll and Keibert Ruiz extensions and a handful of injuries, including the unfortunate WBC injury to Edwin Diaz. Then, they break down the next major trade chips. Link: Iversen - Projecting the Next Major Trade Candidates

2023-03-20•1hr 6mins
#49

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 71: Depth is a Lux-ury

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss the Dodgers' options following the Gavin Lux injury, the Manny Machado extension and what the Padres could do next. Then, they review the model's success this offseason and what has changed. Links: Bitzer - 2023 Offseason Recap: How Did We Do? Kishimoto - Why Has No One Signed Jurickson Profar Yet? Morgenstern - Szymborski - AI Team Mottos 2023

2023-03-05•1hr 28mins
#50

Baseball Trade Values Podcast, Episode 70: Extension Season

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss yet another A's trade, a handful of contract extensions around the league, an unfortunate Yankees injury and much more. Link: Davidi: Unique Matt Gage waiver claim shows off Dana Brown's creative side as Astros GM

2023-02-20•1hr 33mins

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