How did our model do at the deadline?   Starting with the Mets/Cubs David Peterson trade on June 25, here’s the scorecard: Number of trades: 86 Number accepted by the model: 76 Acceptance rate: 88% Average value variance per deal: 3.4   That’s the exact same result as the 2025 deadline period, so at least we’re consistent. As we said then, the trade market is inherently inefficient, and there are multiple variables involved, so to go 76-10 isn’t bad. And...

Welcome to the 2026 Trade Deadline Roundup. All trades will be added to this article as they are reported.     August 3 San Diego Padres acquire RHP Hunter Stratton ($0.0M) from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for RHP Andrew Moore ($0.1M) Accepted by the model. Los Angeles Dodgers acquire C Hunter Feduccia ($2.2M) and RHP Jacob Kmatz ($1.6M) from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for OF Jack Suwinski (-$0.3M) and international bonus pool space (unknown) Accepted by the model as a...

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down every team on the bubble heading into the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, including what the Padres should do with Mason Miller, whether the Tigers should trade Tarik Skubal, how aggressive the Pirates should be and much more. Listen to the episode through your favorite podcast provider, or via the media player or download link...

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, including the Lance McCullers Jr. trade, extensions for JJ Wetherholt, Chase Burns and Kyle Bradish, and more. Then, they run through a flurry of trade deadline rumors and assess how active this deadline will be. Listen to the episode through your favorite podcast provider, or via the media player or download...

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, including the David Peterson trade, Carlos Mendoza and Perry Minasian firings and more. Then, they run through the teams likely to be deadline sellers, including the Colorado Rockies, Washington Nationals, Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals. Listen to the episode through your favorite podcast provider, or via...