The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.
This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…
- MLBTR’s June update to the 2024-25 Power Rankings (3:00)
- The Rays could* trade starting pitching without truly selling (14:25)
- The Mets also could end up making starting pitching available even if they are buyers (20:40)
- Garrett Crochet of the White Sox and his unique trade candidate status (25:35)
- The Nationals promote James Wood (33:05)
* This podcast was recorded on the evening of July 2, before the Rays traded Aaron Civale to the Brewers.
Plus, we answer your questions, including…
- What are the Astros going to do at the deadline? (42:15)
- The Rangers are terrible but are World Series champions for the first time. Can they sell even if it’s the best thing for the team? (46:50)
- Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris says the club could buy or sell. What do the final months of the season look like in Detroit? (54:30)
Check out our past episodes!
- Injured Trade Candidates, The Cristopher Sánchez Extension And Blue Jays’ Woes – listen here
- José Abreu’s Release, Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto Hit The IL And Even More Injuries – listen here
- Injured Astros, The Chances Of Bad Teams Rebounding In 2025 And More – listen here
The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!