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) 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.

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/offseason-trade-market-results-and-trends Lindbergh - The World Series Winner’s Curse: The Downside of Standing Pat After Glory https://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-world-series-winners-curse-san-francisco-giants/ Miller - Pebble Hunting: Standing Pat in San Francisco https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/19533/pebble-hunting-standing-pat-in-san-francisco/ Rosenthal...

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? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/can-the-2025-blue-jays-avoid-becoming-the-2023-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 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? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/how-did-our-free-agent-model-do-1 Bitzer - Unsigned Veteran Players Who Are Probably Done https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/unsigned-veteran-players-who-are-probably-done Bitzer - Trade Now... or at the Deadline? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com...

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/the-five-most-unmovable-contracts-in-baseball

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.

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/surplus-value-and-the-win-curve Iversen - BTV 2024-25 Offseason Roundup https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/btv-2024-25-offseason-roundup

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.

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.

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.

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/the-a-s-intriguing-strategy-for-the-trade-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 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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/the-four-most-tradeable-cardinals-veterans Clemens - The Myth of Luis Arraez https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-myth-of-luis-arraez/

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.

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/the-5-most-and-least-cost-efficient-teams Becker: Top of the Order: Previewing the Option Decisions for AL Teams and Players https://blogs.fangraphs.com/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...

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? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/trade-deadline-analysis-how-did-our-model-do-1 Iversen - BTV 2024 Trade Deadline Roundup https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/btv-2024-trade-deadline-roundup

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? ($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5612999/2024/07/03/mlb-trade-deadline-watch-could-rockies-leverage-trade-rockies/ Taylor - Trade Deadline Primer: Oakland Athletics https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/trade-deadline-primer-oakland-athletics Bergeron - Trade Deadline Primer: Miami Marlins https://www.baseballtradevalues.com...

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/trade-deadline-primer-washington-nationals

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/announcing-a-new-subscription-tier-for-the-btv-trade-simulator Bergeron - Former Top Prospects Who Now Look Like Busts: 2024 Edition https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/former-top-prospects-who-now-look-like-busts-2024-edition

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/announcing-a-new-subscription-tier-for-the-btv-trade-simulator Pechersky: The 2011 Phillies: A Case Study in Waiting Too Long to Trade https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/the-2011-phillies-a-case-study-in-waiting-too-long-to-trade

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? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/how-did-our-free-agent-model-do

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? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/trade-now-or-at-the-deadline Bitzer: BTV’s 2023/24 Offseason Trade Results https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/btv-s-2023-24-offseason-trade-results Iversen: BTV 2023-24 Offseason Roundup https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/btv-2023-24-o...

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? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/to-extend-or-not-to-extend-wheeler-or-bregman Costello: Young Star Extension Projections https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/young-star-extension-projections Bergeron: Mariners Trades: 54% of the Time They Work Every Time...

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/how-the-red-sox-should-finish-their-offseason Taylor: Evaluating the Giants’ Trades Under Farhan Zaidi https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/evaluating-the-giants-trades-under-farhan-zaidi Wileczek: How the Dodgers Ke...

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/making-sense-of-the-braves-offseason Meloche: Diving Into the Rays' Model of Success https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/diving-into-the-rays-model-of-success Pechersky: Can The Guardians Trade Their Way In...

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? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/should-the-angels-rebuild Costello: Have the Reds Done Enough to Contend? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/have-the-reds-done-enough-to-contend Reedy: Amazon will invest in Diamond Sports as part of a bankruptcy restructuring agreement https://apnews...

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/articlewriters Bowden: Media Negotiations tweet https://twitter.com/JimBowdenGM/status/1746522867368395206

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.

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/introducing-the-btv-offseason-trade-proposal-competition

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/introducing-the-btv-offseason-trade-proposal-competition Iversen: Roster Revamp 2023-24: San Diego Padres https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/roster-revamp-2023-24-san-diego-padres Bitzer: Trade Now... or at the Deadline? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/trade-now-or-at-the-deadline Rosenthal: Jackson Chourio’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 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.

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! https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/welcome-to-the-new-and-improved-baseball-trade-values-website Iversen: BTV Tutorial Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwjRIWzm7hmzyvlyk-mtWiBoixTDki05y

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.

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 https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/10/projected-arbitration-salaries-for-2024.html

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 https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2023/09/analysis-why-chaim-bloom-was-fired-and-what-it-means-for-red-sox-alex-cora-cotillo.html

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? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/how-much-value-did-the-angels-lose-by-going-all-in/

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/btv-2023-trade-deadline-roundup/ Bitzer - Key Takeaways from the 2023 Deadline https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/key-takeaways-from-the-2023-deadline/ Drellich - For Shohei Ohtani, recapturing pitching greatness may mean no hitting in 2024 ($) https://theathletic.com/4804941/2023/08/25/shohei-ohtani-hitting-2024-season-pitcher/

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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/btv-2023-trade-deadline-roundup/ Bitzer - An Update on Nolan Arenado’s Crazy Contract https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/an-update-on-nolan-arenados-crazy-contract/

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? ($) https://theathletic.com/4695610/2023/07/17/shohei-ohtani-trade-packages-angels/ Hyde: Reviewing Shohei Ohtani Trade Proposals From Jim Bowden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkfu-Z_fDP0 BTV Twitter Q&A https://twitter.com/BaseballValues...

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? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/whats-next-for-the-mets-and-padres/

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 https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1672347918655684608 Bowden - Mets, Cardinals need to consider ‘selling’: Batting around 5 trade ideas ($) https://theathletic.com/4632492/2023/06/23/mets-cardinals-trade-deadline-selling-verlander-scherzer-goldschmidt/