MLBTR Podcast: The Pohlads Aren’t Selling The Twins, Nathaniel Lowe, And Service Time Manipulation

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MLBTR Podcast: The Pohlads Aren’t Selling The Twins, Nathaniel Lowe, And Service Time Manipulation

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 Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…

• The Pohlad family taking the Twins off the market and what that could mean for the club’s future (2:10)
• Nathaniel Lowe getting released by the Nationals and signing with the Red Sox (18:35)
• The Astros losing Josh Hader due to a shoulder capsule sprain (29:25)
• The Phillies losing Zack Wheeler due to a blood clot (32:20)
• Why late August/September is prospect promotion season (36:00)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

• Are there some notable relievers who could be on waivers this month? Also, what happens to a player when he is on waivers? (44:55)
• If I told you that the Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker, would you believe me? (52:40)
• What’s the craziest out-of-nowhere team to make the playoffs and could a team do it this year? (56:35)

Check out our past episodes!

• Walk-Year Performances, Roman Anthony’s Extension, And More! – listen here
• Sifting Through The Trade Deadline Deals – listen here
• Megapod Trade Deadline Preview – 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 Bruce Kluckhohn, Imagn Images

Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025...aniel-lowe-and-service-time-manipulation.html