Trade Deadline Episodes

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline has passed, but one question remains: did anyone actually improve enough to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers? Mark and Gordon Kolier analyze the biggest trades, evaluate which teams strengthened their World Series chances, and discuss why the Dodgers continue to stand apart from the rest of Major League Baseball. The conversation explores the impact of deferred contracts, the possibility of a future MLB salary cap, and how contenders such as the Yankees, Phillies, Cubs, Red Sox, Padres, and Brewers positioned themselves for the stretch run. The episode also examines the evolving American and National League playoff races before concluding with a look at the inaugural Women's Professional Baseball League and what its launch could mean for the future of the sport.