What would it take for the Red Sox to trade Mookie Betts? One National League team is interested in Francisco Lindor, and it might be Cleveland's best play to deal their star shortstop. Would it make sense to trade Noah Syndergaard for Marcus Semien? Maybe baseball should implement some form of restricted free agency. Is it crazy to think the Astros are past their window? All this (and more) on today's episode!

When you're a consistent bottom-feeder in the standings, you get a lot of high draft picks over the years. The Pittsburgh Pirates have developed some young studs who showed well in 2019. Bryan Reynolds did show that he's one of the best outfielders in the game, Josh Bell became an All-Star, and Kevin Newman racked up hits. Besides that, this team was full of holes and question marks. Pitching and health were major pain points for the Pirates, as they look towards new management to guide their efforts moving forward. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Seattle Mariners started the year off with a lot of momentum. They gave Ichiro a warm sendoff in his home country of Japan and won 13 of their first 15 games. Despite the good early-season vibes, the Mariners weren't fooling anyone. They faced inevitable regression, and their season unfolded as summer approached. The Mariners got a bit of a late-season jolt from some key September call-ups. Where do guys like Kyle Lewis, Shed Long, and Justus Sheffield fit in the Mariners' future? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The best bats have been branded. Given to the best hitter at their position in each league, the Silver Slugger award is an accolade that carries weight on a player's resume. The Braves had 3 winners this year, which certainly helped them win another NL East title. There are many first-time winners this year, including Carlos Santana, who apparently just needed a return home to Cleveland. All this (and more) on today's episode.

A lineup featuring the names of Guerrero, Biggio, and Bichette is enough to make most baseball fans excited. Although they were watching the sons of those MLB legends, Blue Jays fans got a glimpse of their future this summer. Vlad. Jr will be just fine after making some adjustments, if he can stay in shape. Cavan Biggio has great plate discipline and proved to be a good table-setter. Bo Bichette showed an All-Star caliber bat right away. These young players made the 2019 season a lot more bearable for Blue Jays fans who saw their team undergo a complete overhaul. All this (and more) on today's episode.

What do you get when you mix a lackluster pitching staff full of mid-4 ERAs and an offense with the 2nd lowest OPS in the American League? You get something that looks a lot like the Royals did in 2019. The fact that the Royals are just a few years removed from a World Series victory shows just how difficult it is for small-market teams to maintain any kind of competitive window. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Miami Marlins had the kind of season that everyone expected, including themselves. It's not so clear what direction this team is heading, but they currently idle at the bottom of the NL East while making a few splashy trades. Isan Diaz's debut went viral, and was one of the brightest moments of the year. The Marlins traded a very good player in Zac Gallen, but getting Jazz Chisholm in return should prove to be worth it. All this (and more) on today's episode!

Award season is underway! The Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners have been announced. The best defenders in baseball have been named, and it's a great list of players. It seems like we've finally moved past the time where players' offensive performances would somehow factor into the Gold Glove voting. This is likely due to widespread acceptance of advanced defensive metrics which make things easier. The A's and Diamondbacks each have two winners. How many people even know who Yolmer Sanchez is? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Aroldis Chapman will be staying with the Yankees. The Cuban Missile received an additional year and $18 million from New York. Chapman took the bird in hand rather than test a potentially unforgiving open market. Stephen Strasburg has opted out of his contract and will be a free agent. Strasburg had 4 years and $100 million remaining on his deal, but he figures to receive a much bigger contract. Will he simply re-negotiate a deal with the Nats, or will a SoCal team lure him back home? All this on today's episode.

The Baltimore Orioles have a few talented players. That didn't stop them from going 54-108 this past season, but they do have a few really good players on their roster. Trey Mancini, Jonathan Villar, and John Means established themselves among the best in the American League. This organization has picked up a little bit of momentum and is headed in the right direction. What were some interesting Orioles moments this past season? Carlos Beltran has been named the next Mets manager. Is he a future Hall of Famer? All this (and more) on today's episode!