Episodes
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/
Published 09/11/23
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...
Published 08/28/23
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...
Published 07/31/23
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? ($)...
Published 07/24/23
Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the Aroldis Chapman and Chris Flexen trades. Then, they discuss recent injuries and other news, the deadline outlook for the Mets and Padres, and much more. Link: Iversen - What’s Next for the Mets and Padres? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/whats-next-for-the-mets-and-padres/
Published 07/10/23
Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down a pair of recent Angels trades, as well as their deadline plans and whether they might trade Shohei Ohtani. Then, they discuss another round of questionable Jim Bowden trade proposals. Links: MLB Network - Shohei Ohtani Mets trade proposal https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1672347918655684608 Bowden - Mets, Cardinals need to...
Published 06/26/23
Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the Robert Stephenson trade, injuries to Jacob deGrom and Chris Sale and other transactions. Then, they discuss the relief pitching market, Aroldis Chapman trade rumors and much more. Links: Rosenthal: Phillies not thinking sell at trade deadline, plus Astros’ needs and Shane Bieber’s value ($)...
Published 06/12/23
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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/the-trade-market-for-starting-pitchers-is-about-to-get-hot/
Published 05/29/23
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.
Published 05/07/23
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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/coming-soon-a-new-version-of-btv/ Kawakami - The A’s, the $500 million Las Vegas ask and John Fisher’s long losing streak ($)...
Published 04/23/23
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...
Published 04/09/23
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 https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/projecting-the-next-major-mlb-trade-candidates/
Published 03/20/23
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? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/2023-offseason-recap-how-did-we-do/ Kishimoto - Why Has...
Published 03/05/23
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 https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/unique-matt-gage-waiver-claim-shows-off-dana-browns-creative-side-as-astros-gm/
Published 02/20/23
Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss the A's recent string of losses in trades, a handful of Rays extensions, a pair of Red Sox moves and much more. Link: Bitzer: The A’s Teardown Is Not Going Well https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/the-as-teardown-is-not-going-well/
Published 02/06/23
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 Luiz Arraez/Pablo Lopez trade, the Carlos Correa signing, the slow trade market, updates to the reliever model and much more. Link: Bitzer: Trade Now… or at the Deadline? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/trade-now-or-at-the-deadline/
Published 01/23/23
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 Daulton Varsho/Gabriel Moreno deal, a pair of high-value extensions, the ambiguity surrounding Carlos Correa and much more. Link: Iversen - Roster Revamp 2022-23: Minnesota Twins https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/roster-revamp-2022-23-minnesota-twins/
Published 01/08/23
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 Sean Murphy/William Contreras blockbuster, Carlos Correa to the Giants, Dansby Swanson to the Cubs, the starting pitching market and much more. Link: Rosenthal - Inside the trade of Sean Murphy to Braves and the catalyst for the three-team deal ($) https://theathletic.com/3996795/2022/12/13/inside-trade-murphy-contreras-ruiz/
Published 12/19/22
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 from the Winter Meetings, including the Jesse Winker/Kolten Wong trade, the Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts and Jacob deGrom signings, and much, much more. Link: Bitzer: The Most Underwater Contracts in Baseball, and Why...
Published 12/12/22
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 and news, including the Teoscar Hernandez, Hunter Renfroe and Gio Urshela trades, the Tyler Anderson, Anthony Rizzo and Nick Martinez signings, non-tenders and much more.
Published 11/24/22
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 and news, including front office movement, trades, qualifying offers, free agent signings and more. Then, they take a look at the final four playoff teams and their offseason outlooks. Links: Bitzer: Breaking Down Shohei Ohtani’s Trade Value...
Published 11/14/22
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 and news, including David Stearns stepping down, managerial changes, a pair of opt-outs and more. Then, they take a look at this offseason's non-tender candidates, as well as the offseason outlooks for the four teams eliminated in the Division Series round. Links: Rosenthal: What would justify Astros owner Jim...
Published 10/31/22
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 and news, including the Spencer Strider extension, the qualifying offer, arbitration projections and more. Then, they take a look at the four teams eliminated in the Wild Card round.
Published 10/16/22
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 and news, including the Shohei Ohtani, Luis Castillo and Charlie Morton extensions, front office changes in Detroit and Kansas City, and Aaron Judge's historic season. Then, they discuss former top prospects who have flamed out. Links: Petriello: 2022's strongest throwing arm belongs to ......
Published 10/02/22
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 and news, including recent site updates, MLB rule changes, a pair of extensions and a rash of shoulder injuries. Then, they discuss the updated BTV farm system rankings. Links: Rosenthal: How MLB’s $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool will be distributed ($)...
Published 09/18/22