Biggest Winners & Losers of MLB Trade Deadline
Summary
In this special crossover episode, Jeff Passan and Buster Olney are joined by Hall of Famer Tim Kurkjian to grade MLB teams on their trade deadline moves. They analyze major deals, including the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal and the Red Sox trading for Adley Rutschman, while interviewing Dodgers outfielder Alden Gonzalez and Cubs executive Jed Hoyer. The hosts assign letter grades to every franchise, highlighting the Cubs’ aggressive pitching upgrades and criticizing the Rangers’ inactivity.
Topics discussed
Introduction and show overview
Red Sox trade for Masataka Yoshida
Dodgers and Angels trade analysis
Diamondbacks, Tigers, and White Sox grades
Mariners, Astros, and Cubs deadline moves
Brewers, Rockies, Cardinals, and Pirates
Interview with Cubs GM Jed Hoyer
Reds, Guardians, Royals, and Yankees grades
Twins, Tigers, Astros, and Phillies analysis
Mets, Marlins, Nationals, Orioles, and Rays
Blue Jays and prospect expert wrap-up
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