Offseason Preview Megapod: Top 50 Free Agents

Offseason Preview Megapod: Top 50 Free Agents

Author: MLB Trade Rumors November 19, 2025 Duration: 1:59:12
Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams and Anthony Franco all join Darragh McDonald to discuss the site's annual Top 50 Free Agents list. Topics include how the threat of a lockout will affect free-agent contracts, if there's a team that will be willing to give Kyle Tucker a massive deal, the factors that could drive up Bo Bichette's price, how difficult it is to predict what Dylan Cease will sign for, what to make of Japanese stars Munetaka Murakami and Tatsuya Imai, if this will be the year that Co...

For baseball fans, the offseason can be just as gripping as the games themselves, filled with speculation, sudden deals, and the constant buzz of the hot stove. MLB Trade Rumors Podcast lives right in that thrilling space, offering a weekly deep dive into the mechanics and murmurs that shape the league. Host Darragh McDonald doesn't tackle it alone; each episode features a different writer from the MLB Trade Rumors team, bringing a mix of perspectives to the table. Together, they unpack the latest transactions, analyze the implications of roster moves, and sift through the rumor mill with a critical and knowledgeable eye. This isn't just surface-level chatter. The discussion goes into the strategic thinking behind front office decisions, potential fits for players on the move, and how a single trade can ripple across divisions. Whether it's the frenzy of the winter meetings or a quiet July waiver claim, this podcast provides the context and clarity that dedicated fans crave. Tuning in feels like getting an insider's perspective on the perpetual chess match of Major League Baseball, making it an essential listen for anyone who follows the business behind the box scores.
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Ryan Pressly To The Cubs, Bregman's Future, And Jurickson Profar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:55
Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Astros trading Ryan Pressly to the Cubs, Houston's continued involvement in bringing back Alex Bregman and the potential of moving Jose Altuve to the outfield, the Bra…
Megapod: Winter Meetings Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:37
Darragh McDonald is joined by Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams, and Anthony Franco to discuss Juan Soto's record-breaking contract, which players Steve Cohen is willing to pay for, what the Mets will pivot to next, how Max Fried…
Blake Snell, Dodger Fatigue, And The Simmering Hot Stove [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:09
Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Blake Snell signing a five-year deal with the Dodgers, MLB fans getting tired of the Dodgers' dominance over the free agent market and their use of deferred money, their exte…
Yusei Kikuchi, The Aggressive Angels, And The Singer/India Trade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:48
MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Yusei Kikuchi signing with the Angels, the flurry of moves that the Angels have already made this offseason, and Royals sending Brady Singer to the Reds for Jon…
The Rays' Stadium Plans, Diamond Sports, And Some Offseason Rumors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:51
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 Spor…