The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…

• The Royals losing Cole Ragans to UCL surgery while Kris Bubic keeps hitting setbacks (1:30)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

• Should the Reds do a big fire sale? What could they get for Nick Lodolo? (9:35)
• Even though the Cardinals are rebuilding, should they trade from their catching depth for controllable pitching? (21:45)
• What can the Marlins do to improve the back of their bullpen? (32:15)
• What can the Mariners do for a right-handed bat? Who is mostly liked to be moved from their rotation? Should they go after Joe Ryan? (38:40)
• Will the Padres make a splash at the deadline or will they sell? (48:40)

Check out our past episodes!

• The Mets In Flux, The Angels Fire Their GM, And Guardians’ Catchers – listen here
• The D-Backs Battle Injuries, Boston’s Trade Chips, And More! – listen here
• The Giants Prepare To Sell, Milwaukee’s Extension Strategy, And The Busy AL Central – listen here

The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff.  Check out their Facebook page here!

Photo courtesy of Jay Biggerstaff, Imagn Images