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...

The Astros have been a fixture in the AL playoff picture for over a decade, taking home World Series trophies in 2017 and 2022. They served as the perfect blueprint for rebuilding franchises, stockpiling young talent and continually getting the most out of overlooked players. Unfortunately, the club’s core is reaching the end of its lifecycle, and last season was the first time Houston missed out on the playoffs since 2016. The team has struggled to right the ship so far in 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 a handful of early transactions and injuries. Then, they discuss managerial firings in Boston and Philadelphia, as well as the futures of two more struggling teams in the Astros and the Mets. 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 first value update of the 2026 season. Then, they discuss who's hot and who's not to start the season, a run of major extensions including Konnor Griffin and Pete Crow-Armstrong, and much more. Listen to the episode through your favorite podcast provider, or via the media player or download link below:     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 the BTV model's performance evaluating free agents this offseason. Then, they discuss extensions for Jesus Luzardo and Christopher Sanchez, extension rumors for Nick Kurtz and Freddy Peralta, former top prospects being optioned to the minors and much more. Listen to the episode through your favorite podcast provider, or via the media...