• The Rays' Stadium Plans, Diamond Sports, And Some Offseason Rumors
    Nov 20 2024

    Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Rays' plans to play in a minor league facility in 2025 and the potential of relocation if their new stadium deal falls through. Also, the restructuring of Diamond Sports and the new deal that got them out of bankruptcy.

    Listener question topics include whether the Red Sox could target both Garrett Crochet and a top-end free agent, the rumored deal that would send Jonathan India to Kansas City for Brady Singer, and if the Orioles will be big players in free agency this offseason.

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    34 mins
  • Roki Sasaki, Cole's Non-Opt-Out, And Cardinals Rumors
    Nov 13 2024

    Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss news that Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will get posted this offseason and be available at a minimum salary, the strange situation of Gerrit Cole opting out of his contract with the Yankees, then rescinding it to stay on his original deal, what the Cardinals will do after reports that they plan to retool, but have some veterans that don't want to be traded, a deal that sent Jorge Soler to the Angels for Griffin Canning, the overall trend of the Braves moving money around to make payroll space for 2025, and the Dodgers again announcing that Mookie Betts will move to the infield.

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    49 mins
  • Megapod: Breaking Down The Top 50 Free Agents List
    Nov 7 2024

    Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams and Anthony Franco all join Darragh McDonald to break down and discuss the site's annual list of the Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions. They talk about the big names, controversial picks, unexpected destinations and much more.

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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • The Mets' Spending Power, Juan Soto Suitors, And The Rangers' Payroll Limits
    Oct 30 2024

    Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the massive amount of payroll flexibility that the Mets will have going into this offseason, other teams that will join the Mets in pursuit of Juan Soto, and how the Rangers will try to get better while also getting below the luxury tax threshold.

    Listener question topics include whose postseason performance will land them more money in free agency, if a Ryan Mountcastle/Ryan Helsley trade would make sense, if Rowdy Tellez is a good target for the Tigers, and whether Justin Verlander should transition into being a closer.

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    47 mins
  • The World Series, The White Sox Reportedly For Sale, And Tropicana Field
    Oct 23 2024

    Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Yankees/Dodgers World Series matchup, reports that White Sox' owner Jerry Reinsdorf is having talks to sell the team and whether it could lead to a new stadium deal or relocation for the club. Also, what the ramifications will be for the Rays after the hurricane damaged Topicana Field's roof. There are a lot of unknowns about where they will play and how it will affect their finances.

    Listener question topics include whether it's a good idea for the Guardians to trade Josh Naylor, what extensions for Masyn Winn and Alec Burleson could look like, and what the Red Sox will do this winter.

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    56 mins
  • Changes In Minnesota, Cubs' Prospect Depth, And Possibilities For The O's
    Oct 16 2024

    Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss developments in the Twin Cities, including the Twins being up for sale, the firing of their GM, and the announcement that MLB will take over broadcasting of their games next season.

    In an extended mailbag, topics include if the Cubs will try to trade from their glut of top prospects, possibilities for the Orioles in their first offseason under new ownership, if the Rangers should resign Nathan Eovaldi, whether the Blue Jays could target Willson Contreras in a trade, and how the Padres can continue to be competitive as they face a payroll crunch.

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    48 mins
  • Previewing FA Starting Pitchers, TV Deals, And Potential Spending Teams
    Oct 9 2024

    Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to give a preview of the starting pitchers that will headline MLBTR's upcoming annual top 50 free agents list. They also talk about the teams affected by the recent news from the Diamond Sports bankruptcy case and speculate on which other teams could be big spenders this offseason.

    Listener question topics include which Tigers would be good extension candidates and whether shorter games lead to less concession money for teams.

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    32 mins
  • Buster Posey Takes Over In SF And The Cardinals' Succession Plan
    Oct 2 2024

    Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss a flurry of front office changes including the Giants replacing Farhan Zaidi with former player Buster Posey and Chaim Bloom taking on a larger role with the Cardinals as he transitions into John Mozeliak's job as president of baseball operations.

    Listener question topics include the trade value of Cardinals' veterans in case the team rebuilds, where Paul Goldschmidt could sign as a free agent, how Cleveland's rotation will shake out next year, and if it's time for the Marlins to move on from Edward Cabrera and Jesus Sanchez.

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    52 mins