As most of you know, there’s a possibility that the 2027 MLB season will be impacted by a lockout, due to the expiration of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the owners and players. The impact may be zero (in which the season would be saved, as in 2022), or minimal, moderate, or even major (where the entire season could get wiped out). We here at BTV cannot possibly fathom a guess, and based on an early read of the market, front offices don’t really know...

You may notice that, in our most recent update, some of the numbers changed a bit more significantly than usual. That’s because, with this one, we are weighting current-season stats more heavily than before. We’re at the point of the season where we’ve crossed a threshold, and the sample sizes are now just large enough to matter. We know from experience that most teams spend the first two months of the year (roughly 33% of the season) seeing what they have, before they start...

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 Luis Lara extension, Jose Ramirez to the IL, Tarik Skubal back in action and more. Then, they discuss what to make of surprise contenders, including the Cleveland Guardians, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates. Listen to the episode through your favorite podcast provider,...

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. 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) 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. Listen to the episode through your favorite podcast provider, or via the media player or download link below:     Download link:...