MLB Trade Deadline Preview, All-Star Week Chaos | Ep. 311

·1 hr 10 min·5 clips

Luis Barranco reveals his top 50 trade candidates as the MLB deadline rumors heat up.

The episode opens with casual banter about the hosts' personal lives and recent All-Star Week events. They quickly transition to discussing the Home Run Derby, analyzing performances from players like Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Cal Raleigh, and critiquing the bonus round format. The conversation shifts to the All-Star Game, where they praise Eugenio Suarez's defensive plays and discuss the implementation of ABS (Automated Ball-Strike System). A significant portion is dedicated to the swing-off finish of the All-Star Game, with Luis criticizing Aaron Boone's player selections. The core of the episode is a detailed MLB trade deadline preview. William and Luis categorize teams into sellers, buyers, and those on the fence, sparking a debate about the Miami Marlins' status. They reference The Athletic's top 50 trade candidates list, going through the top 20 names like Jaren Duran, Seth Lugo, and Emmanuel Clase, predicting whether each will be moved. The hosts discuss which teams might control the deadline, citing the Diamondbacks, Twins, and Guardians as having valuable assets. They also touch on various trade rumors, including potential suitors for Luis Robert Jr. and the Phillies' interest in bullpen help. The episode concludes with a look ahead to the return of regular season games.

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A relaxed, detail-minded bridge from All-Star weekend to the MLB trade deadline.

William Lock and Luis Barranco use the all-star break as a natural pause before the MLB trade deadline takes over, letting the conversation wander from humid Florida banter into Aaron Judge's home run swing, Cal Raleigh's Derby win, and Matt Olson's near-defining defensive play.

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You step in with the All-Star break behind you, then move from the game and Derby straight into trade-deadline talk.

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