The BTV Podcast, Episode 148: Abbreviated Offseason

November 2, 2026

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 early offseason moves, including option decisions galore. Then, they discuss new front office leads for the Astros and Athletics, and what to expect from the unusual offseason ahead.

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About the Author

Joshua Iversen

Joshua Iversen

Joshua has been with BTV since it launched in 2019. Before that, he held various baseball writing jobs, including a stint at AthleticsNation.com where he met BTV founder John Bitzer. He lives in Phoenix, AZ, where he works in consulting as a data analyst.

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