Episodes

  • MLB Hot Stove Feb 2026: Trades, Signings, Injuries & Spring Training is Here!
    Feb 17 2026

    MLB Hot Stove February 2026 Update: Trades, Signings, Injuries & Max Muncy Extension! Spring Training is here, and the MLB offseason is still delivering big moves! We're recapping the latest trades, free agent signings, arbitration drama, injuries shaking up rotations/lineups, and more as teams gear up for 2026. Key Trades: ARI gets RP Kade Strowd (solid rookie arm) from BAL for UTIL Blaze Alexander (utility depth boost for O's). BOS acquires prospects Caleb Durbin, Andrew Monasterio, Anthony Siegler + Comp B pick from MIL for LHP Kyle Harrison & Shane Drohan in a six-player swap. LA (Dodgers) sends INT bonus pool money to MIN for RP Anthony Banda. TOR gets OF Jesus Sanchez from HOU for Joey Loperfido. Major Signings & Re-Signings: Carlos Santana to D-backs (1/$2M) for veteran 1B stability. Framber Valdez to Tigers (3/$115M) after Tarik Skubal wins arb case ($32M salary). Zac Gallen re-signs with D-backs (1/$22M prove-it deal). IKF to Red Sox (1/$6M), Miguel Andujar to Padres (1/$4M), Marcell Ozuna to Pirates (1/$12M), Nick Martinez to Rays (1/$13M), Justin Verlander to Tigers (1/$13M), Chris Bassitt to Orioles (1/$18.5M), and many more like Evan Phillips to Dodgers (1/$6.5M), Kike Hernandez to Dodgers (1/$4.5M), Miles Mikolas to Nats (1/$2.25M). Minor League/Recovery Deals: Jeimer Candelario (LAA MiLB), Gio Urshela (MIN MiLB), Nate Lowe (CIN MiLB), Shelby Miller to Cubs (2yr, TJS recovery), John Means to Royals (2/MiLB, TJS). Injury & Health Updates: Zack Wheeler (PHI) not ready for Opening Day but hopeful soon. Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) elbow inflammation, eyeing early May return. Hamate bone surgeries: Corbin Carroll (ARI), Jackson Holliday (BAL), Francisco Lindor (NYM) — all likely miss early 2026 time. Josh Hader (HOU) bicep inflammation (OD status in doubt), Anthony Santander labrum surgery (out 5-6 months), Shane Bieber forearm fatigue (not ready for OD), Reese Olsen shoulder surgery (out for year). Extensions & Other News: Max Muncy extends with Dodgers (7M for 2027 + 10M club option 2028, 3M buyout) — team-friendly lock for the veteran 3B chasing a three-peat! We break down impacts on contenders, fantasy baseball outlooks, and what these moves mean as camps open. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more MLB updates! In This Video: Latest trades breakdowns (Strowd/Alexander, BOS/MIL swap, etc.) Big signings analysis (Valdez to DET, Gallen back in ARI) Injury timelines & roster ripple effects Muncy extension details & Dodgers future Subscribe & hit the bell for daily MLB news, spring training reactions, and 2026 season previews! Comment below: Which signing surprises you most? Who's injury hurts their team the hardest?

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • MLB Hot Stove Jan 2026: Arenado Trade, Suárez $130M, Skubal Arb, HOF News!
    Jan 20 2026

    MLB Offseason Madness January 2026: Big Trades, Signings, Arbitration Drama, HOF News & Shocking Injuries! The 2026 MLB hot stove is on fire! We're breaking down the latest moves shaking up rosters: relievers landing new homes with Ryne Stanek signing with the Cardinals (post-Arenado trade), Tyler Kinley re-upping with the Braves, and Pierce Johnson joining the Reds. Left-hander Ranger Suárez cashes in big with the Boston Red Sox on a 5-year/$130M deal to anchor their rotation. Nolan Arenado gets a fresh start traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks (Cards eating most salary). In a wild three-team swap (Rays, Angels, Reds), Josh Lowe heads to Anaheim, Gavin Lux lands in Tampa, and Cincinnati gets bullpen help. The Yankees add rotation depth snagging Ryan Weathers from the Marlins. Plus: Tarik Skubal's massive arbitration gap ($32M vs. $19M filed) could lead to trade rumors. Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announcement incoming—will big names make it? Retired ace Clayton Kershaw commits to Team USA for the WBC and eyes a role as NBC Sunday Night Baseball studio analyst. Shocking news: Max Kepler hit with an 80-game suspension. Closer Ryan Pressly retires and joins the Twins front office alongside Michael A. Taylor. Royals boost offense by moving power alley fences in 10ft and lowering wall height at Kauffman Stadium. And a tough blow: Braves SS Ha Seong Kim tears finger tendon falling on ice in Korea—out 4-5 months post-surgery. We analyze impacts, winners/losers, fantasy implications, and what it means for 2026 contenders! In This Video: Reliever signings: Stanek (STL), Kinley (ATL), Johnson (CIN) Ranger Suárez to Red Sox: 5yr/$130M breakdown Nolan Arenado trade to D-backs 3-team deal: Josh Lowe to Angels, Gavin Lux to Rays Ryan Weathers to Yankees Tarik Skubal arbitration battle & trade buzz 2026 Hall of Fame announcement preview Clayton Kershaw: Team USA + NBC analyst role Max Kepler 80-game suspension Ryan Pressly retirement & Twins FO move Royals fence changes for more power Ha Seong Kim injury: 4-5 months out

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    50 mins
  • 2025-26 MLB Offseason: Japanese Stars, Big Trades & More
    Jan 6 2026
    The 2025-26 MLB offseason is in full swing, and the action since mid-December has been nonstop! We’re covering every major signing, trade, and rumor that’s reshaping rosters ahead of Spring Training. Japanese aces and sluggers are making big splashes stateside: right-hander Tatsuya Imai inks a 3-year, $54M deal with the Houston Astros to bolster their rotation alongside Hunter Brown, while power-hitting first baseman Kazuma Okamoto signs a 4-year, $60M contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, adding serious thump to a lineup already featuring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Reliever Pete Fairbanks cashes in with a 1-year, $13M pillow contract with the Miami Marlins as he looks to rebound and hit free agency again next winter. On the trade front, the deals are flying: the Tampa Bay Rays send second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates for prospects, giving the Bucs a much-needed lefty bat. The Rays continue their reload by shipping young starter Shane Baz to the Baltimore Orioles in a separate move. In one of the biggest shocks, the St. Louis Cardinals trade veteran catcher Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox, instantly upgrading Boston’s offense behind the plate.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 2025 MLB Winter Meetings Recap: Trades, Free Agent Signings & Offseason Moves Recap! #MLBOffseason!
    Dec 16 2025

    2025 MLB Winter Meetings Recap: Schwarber Re-Signs with Phillies, Díaz to Dodgers, Alonso Joins Orioles & Post-Meetings Moves! Join us as we break down the action-packed 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando (Dec 8-11), featuring blockbuster free agent signings like Kyle Schwarber's 5-year, $150M return to the Philadelphia Phillies, Edwin Díaz's record AAV deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Pete Alonso's 5-year, $155M pact with the Baltimore Orioles! We also cover post-meetings developments, including Kenley Jansen to the Tigers, Merrill Kelly back to the Diamondbacks, and ongoing rumors around Kyle Tucker, Tarik Skubal trades, and more offseason buzz as of December 15, 2025. From reliever reinforcements to slugger splashes, analyze how these moves reshape 2026 contenders! Perfect for MLB fans, fantasy baseball players, and hot stove enthusiasts. #MLBWinterMeetings2025 #MLBOffseason #KyleSchwarber #EdwinDiaz #PeteAlonso #MLBFreeAgency Subscribe for daily MLB hot stove updates, hit the bell , and share your thoughts in the comments! Who's the biggest winner of the offseason so far?

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Batflip Podcast Offseason Roundup: Early Moves and Trades!
    Dec 2 2025

    The MLB offseason is off and running, and the hot stove is smoking! Tonight, David and Damien dive into the Major League signings of Phil Maton and Raisel Iglesias, three HUGE trades between the Rangers/Mets, Red Sox/Cardinals, and Orioles/Angels, and the Rockies finally hired a manager! Don't miss the guys breaking these moves and their impact down as we ready for the winter meetings.

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    55 mins
  • MLB Free Agency Predictions: Tucker, Bregman, Alonso, Bichette, Cease, Valdez & Top Landing Spots!
    Nov 11 2025

    2026 MLB Free Agent Predictions: Where Will Kyle Tucker, Munetaka Murakami, Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez Land? Bold Offseason Moves! Join us for our ultimate 2026 MLB Free Agency breakdown as we predict the hottest destinations for the top names hitting the market this winter! Will superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker (29, 8.7 WAR with Cubs) snag a $400M+ mega-deal from the Yankees, Dodgers, or Phillies? Where does Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami (26, NPB posted by Yakult Swallows) unleash his 50+ HR power—Red Sox, Giants, or Mariners? Ace Dylan Cease (30, 8.1 WAR) battling for the biggest pitching payday with the Mets, Astros, or Braves? Framber Valdez (32, 7.7 WAR ace) staying put in Houston or heading to the Cubs, Blue Jays, or Rangers? Plus, predictions for Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Pete Alonso, Ranger Suárez, Zac Gallen, and more stars reshaping rosters! From blockbuster contracts to surprise landings, we cover it all for the 2026 MLB offseason. Perfect for baseball fans, fantasy baseball players, and trade rumor addicts! #MLBFreeAgency2026 #KyleTucker #MunetakaMurakami #DylanCease #FramberValdez #MLBOffseason Subscribe for daily MLB predictions, hit the bell , and share your dream landing spot in the comments! Who signs Tucker?

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    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Intro

    3:00 Kyle Tucker

    6:40 Alex Bregman

    10:12 Kyle Schwarber

    13:10 Bo Bichette

    16:55 Cody Bellinger

    19:20 Pete Alonso

    22:50 Munetaka Murakami

    27:20 Michael King

    30:55 Framber Valdez

    34:40 Dylan Cease

    38:05 Ranger Suarez

    41:35 Eugenio Suarez

    45:05 Tatsuya Iami

    48:55 Trent Grisham

    52:15 Edwin Diaz

    54:50 Josh Naylor

    57:20 Luis Arraez

    1:00:50 Robert Suarez

    1:03:35 Zac Gallen

    1:06:45 JT Realmuto

    1:07:00 Kazuma Okamoto

    1:10:45 Devin Williams

    1:13:50 Max Scherzer

    1:16:25 Justin Verlander

    1:17:05 Shota Imanaga

    1:17:55 Pete Fairbanks

    1:20:00 Trades

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • 2025 World Series Recap: Los Angeles Dodgers go Back to Back!
    Nov 4 2025

    2025 World Series Recap: Dodgers Go Back-to-Back, Epic 7-Game Thriller Over Blue Jays! Relive the Dodgers' historic 2025 MLB World Series victory, clinching their ninth title and first back-to-back since the Yankees' three-peat with a heart-stopping 5-4 extra-innings win in Game 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays! From Shohei Ohtani's MVP heroics and Will Smith's game-winning 11th-inning HR to the Jays' valiant fight led by Bo Bichette's three-run bomb and Max Scherzer's 41-year-old clutch start, we break down every dramatic moment, blown saves, diving catches, and what went wrong for Toronto. Perfect for MLB fans, fantasy baseball players, and Fall Classic legends. #MLBWorldSeries2025 #DodgersChampions #BlueJays #BackToBack #MLBPlayoffs Subscribe for MLB highlights and recaps, hit the bell , and share your favorite 2025 WS moment in the comments! Dodgers dynasty or Jays' next run?

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 2025 MLB World Series Preview:Dodgers vs Blue Jays! ALCS/NLCS Recap, Predictions & Keys to Victory!
    Oct 22 2025

    2025 MLB World Series Preview: Dodgers vs Blue Jays! ALCS/NLCS Championship Series Recap & Bold Predictions! Join us as we recap the epic 2025 MLB Championship Series—where the Toronto Blue Jays stunned the Seattle Mariners in a 7-game ALCS thriller (4-3 Jays win), and the Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the Milwaukee Brewers in a 4-1 NLCS sweep! Now, dive into our ultimate preview of the 2025 World Series matchup between the powerhouse Dodgers (led by Shohei Ohtani's MVP magic and a stacked rotation) and the surging Blue Jays (fueled by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s clutch hitting and Alek Manoah's shutdown pitching). We break down key battles, injury updates, series predictions, World Series odds, and who claims the Fall Classic trophy! Perfect for MLB fans, fantasy baseball players, and postseason die-hards. #MLBWorldSeries2025 #DodgersVsBlueJays #ALCSRecap #NLCSRecap #MLBPlayoffs2025 Subscribe for live World Series reactions, hit the bell , and share your WS champion pick in the comments! Dodgers or Blue Jays?

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    1 hr and 1 min