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 recent transactions, including the David Peterson trade, Carlos Mendoza and Perry Minasian firings and more. Then, they run through the teams likely to be deadline sellers, including the Colorado Rockies, Washington Nationals, Cincinnati...

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 discuss what to make of surprise contenders, including the Cleveland Guardians, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis...

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 more. Links: Bitzer - Which Trade Candidates Would Be Most Affected by a Lockout? https://www.baseballtra...

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 league and much more. Link: Bitzer - A Note About Our Latest Valuation Update https://www.baseballtrad...

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 min...

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 htt...

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.baseballtrade...

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...

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....

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...

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 Padre...

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 playof...

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 De...

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.ba...

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.baseba...

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...

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,...

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 - N...

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...

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 Candi...