Each week, we update the values on our site. As we inch closer to the trade deadline, we’ll monitor the changes in value, both for obvious trade candidates and others that could be. This is an ongoing series. Notable movers this week (all values below are in $Ms) with trendline arrows indicating whether their value is improving or declining:   Trade candidates   Luis Robert Jr. Field value: 13 Salary owed: 11.7 Surplus: 1.3 (⬆️) Robert has perked up a tiny bit (maybe...

The 2025 season has gotten off to practically the worst start imaginable for the Baltimore Orioles, as the team, as of this writing, sits at 16-32, 13.5 games out of first place in their division and 10.0 games out of a wildcard spot. We’re only about a third of the way through the season, but Baseball Reference gives the O’s odds of less than one percent to reach the playoffs, while Fangraphs has them at 2.1%. The Orioles’ predicament this year is somewhat reminiscent of...

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss the possibility of a blockbuster Paul Skenes trade. Then, they break down the struggling Orioles, other possible surprise buyers and sellers, and notable movers in the latest value update. Listen to the episode through your favorite podcast provider, or via the media player or download link below:     Download link:...

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss some minor transactions, including the Rangers roster shuffle. Then, they break down the hottest and coldest pitchers to start the season and how their values are changing in the model's latest update.     Download link: http://cast.rocks/hosting/22512/Baseball-Trade-Values-Podcast-Episode-118-May-Movers.mp3 Links:Bitzer - 10...

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss recent transactions, including the Cubs losing Justin Steele and the poor early returns on the Devin Williams/Nestor Cortes trade. Then, they break down the hottest and coldest hitters to start the season and how their values are changing in the model's latest update. Listen to the episode through your favorite podcast provider, or via...