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The Beginner's Dugout

S1: EP16: The Trade Deadline Explained: Why Teams Make Big Moves

Aug 25, 2025 · 34 min · Season 1 · Episode 16 · 25.1 MB
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Every summer, teams suddenly start making dramatic trades — and it can feel chaotic if you’re new to baseball.

In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we explain how the trade deadline works, why contenders get aggressive, and what these moves mean for the playoff race.

After listening, deadline drama will be much easier to follow.

New to baseball? Start with Beginner’s Dugout — the podcast that makes the game finally make sense.