"The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don't use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss... The Rockies parting ways with general manager Bill Schmidt (1:45) The Rangers hiring Skip Schumaker as manager (9:50)"
"Plus, we answer your questions, including... Will the upcoming expiration of the CBA after 2026 lead teams to not spend money this winter? (24:10) With some recent teams selling at the deadline and then making late surges, will it lead to changes in how teams approach future deadlines? (30:15) Which free agent pitchers could sign one-year deals to be traded next summer? (35:15) Who are realistic targets for the Orioles this offseason? (46:10)"
An episode is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and via a direct player link for other listeners. The Rockies parted ways with general manager Bill Schmidt. The Rangers hired Skip Schumaker as their manager. Major League Baseball will implement the automated balls-strikes (ABS) challenge system beginning in 2026. Additional topics include whether the CBA expiration after 2026 will reduce offseason spending, whether late surges by sellers will change deadline strategies, which free-agent pitchers could sign one-year deals to facilitate trades next summer, and realistic roster targets for the Orioles this offseason.
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