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 impact of labor negotiations on the upcoming trade deadline. Then, they discuss recent trades and injuries, possible sellers and more.

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Bitzer - Which Trade Candidates Would Be Most Affected by a Lockout? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/which-trade-candidates-would-be-most-affected-by-a-lockout

Rosenthal - Shohei Ohtani, Tampa Bay Ray? The proposed 2023 deadline deal that would’ve shocked baseball ($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7296204/2026/05/21/shohei-ohtani-trade-rays-angels-2023-moreno/?unlocked_article_code=1.kFA.j9my.fMSIEnU0-m2P&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta

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 round of roster updates and their significance. Then, they discuss the Patrick Bailey trade, significant injuries around the league and much more.

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Bitzer - A Note About Our Latest Valuation Update https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/a-note-about-our-latest-valuation-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 a handful of early transactions and injuries. Then, they discuss managerial firings in Boston and Philadelphia, as well as the futures of two more struggling teams in the Astros and 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 first value update of the 2026 season. Then, they discuss who's hot and who's not to start the season, a run of major extensions including Konnor Griffin and Pete Crow-Armstrong, 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 the BTV model's performance evaluating free agents this offseason. Then, they discuss extensions for Jesus Luzardo and Christopher Sanchez, extension rumors for Nick Kurtz and Freddy Peralta, former top prospects being optioned to the minors and much more.

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Bitzer - How Did Our Free Agent Model Do? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/how-did-our-free-agent-model-do-2

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 BTV model's performance evaluating trades this offseason. Then, they discuss the Max Scherzer signing, Jurickson Profar's suspension, the Padres' offseason and more.

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Bitzer - Offseason Scorecard: 2025/26 Trade Market Results https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/offseason-scorecard-2025-26-trade-market-results

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 Caleb Durbin and Jesus Sanchez trades. Then, they discuss a rush of free agent signings, including Zac Gallen, Justin Verlander, Chris Bassitt and much more.

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Bitzer - Why Isaac Paredes Is Still an Astro https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/why-isaac-paredes-is-still-an-astro

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 three-team deal that brought Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners. Then, they discuss Framber Valdez signing with the Tigers, Tarik Skubal winning his arbitration case and much more.

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Bitzer - Jose Ramirez’s Extension Is Still a Bargain for the Guardians https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/articles/jose-ramirez-s-extension-is-still-a-bargain-for-the-guardians

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) compare the Mackenzie Gore and Freddy Peralta trades, and break down the Luis Robert deal. Then, they discuss Cody Bellinger back to the Yankees, another Jose Ramirez extension and more.

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Brozdowski - Gore/Peralta Trade Breakdown https://youtu.be/BrjMtwa8xy0?si=bSbudnDgTUxYAJvL

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 rush of activity, including the Nolan Arenado trade, a pair of Marlins deals and more. Then, they discuss dominos falling on the free agent market, starting with Alex Bregman to the Cubs and ending with Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers and Bo Bichette to the Mets.