> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://baseballthings.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Baseball Things Weekly Roundup - URL: https://baseballthings.com/baseball-things-weekly-roundup-6fa/ - Published: 2025-12-22T20:02:42.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-31T00:56:42.000Z - Description: The latest episodes of the podcast. - Author: Jason A. Churchill - Tags: Newsletter, #Migrated-1788137406209, #Import 2026-08-30 20:52 --- [Big OF bats, Jazz Chisholm, Cole Young, Colt Emerson's 2027 position](https://www.patreon.com/posts/big-of-bats-jazz-146406591?ref=baseballthings.com) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/a124af14-31ce-480d-9007-d12f5416ff1c_820x461.png) Might the Mariners find a trade with the Yankees or Cubs? Is Cole Young off the radar? A what-if scenario with Colt Emerson. --- [**Get 40% Off your first month OR year thru January 4 | Use Code: 2026THINGS**](https://www.patreon.com/join/baseballthings?ref=baseballthings.com) --- [Trade thoughts with Red Sox, Orioles, Twins, 2B market buzz, Draft pick trade value](https://www.patreon.com/posts/trade-thoughts-145963256?ref=baseballthings.com) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/fc862640-6d50-4e7e-a6c8-49d342ea7309_820x461-jpeg.jpg) Trading the competitive balance round pick could help Seattle land a player they want this winter. Might it be a deal with the Red Sox for a utility player? Twins for a C/DH? Orioles for an infielder? --- [Polanco buzz, final thoughts on Ferrer deal, adding a SP, market refresh](https://www.patreon.com/posts/polanco-buzz-on-145733253?ref=baseballthings.com) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/8e022697-009d-4d82-bae7-5c8f9d5628a7_820x461-jpeg.jpg) Four years for Jorge Polanco? That, how Polanco could impact other efforts, and my final thoughts on the Ford-Ferrer trade -- including what folks are missing. Plus updating the markets and checklists. --- [Colt Emerson, J.P. Crawford, trading Luis Castillo](https://www.patreon.com/posts/colt-emerson-j-p-145035141?ref=baseballthings.com) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/716fefd0-051a-4a5f-997b-192bd329b16a_820x461.png) The emergence and future of Colt Emerson, including mechanical changes, comps, now-and-future projections, J.P. Crawford's immediate future and trade possibilities, and a forward-thinking idea with Luis Castillo. --- [**Trade Proposal Analysis:**](https://www.patreon.com/posts/trade-proposal-145034645?ref=baseballthings.com)[ Ketel Marte, Brendan Donovan, Yandy Diaz](https://www.patreon.com/posts/trade-proposal-145034645?ref=baseballthings.com) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/006e25f5-456e-4816-ac12-4a7b0de2eb92_820x462.png) Churchill discussed four trade proposals for two second basemen — Brendan Donovan and Ketel Marte — and a big bat, and the Twins are mentioned as an interesting team to watch. --- [Scouting the Mariners' Rule 5 additions (and losses)The Seattle Mariners selected two players in Monday’s Rule 5 Draft, and lost another. Here’s who they are, with scouting notes.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/c7b598e9-f6cc-4940-bd1c-f614f86a4e7d_1280x1280-10.png)Mariners After MidnightJason A. Churchill![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/6b800043-cec6-4501-b8cc-a697e58d6fc8_2208x1242-jpeg-2.jpg)](https://www.midnightmariners.com/p/scouting-the-mariners-rule-5-additions?ref=baseballthings.com) [Analysis: Mariners acquire Jose A. Ferrer for Harry Ford, Isaac LyonThe Seattle Mariners answered a bunch of questions in one trade Saturday, acquiring left-handed reliever Jose A. Ferrer (no relation) from the Washington Nationals for catcher Harry Ford and right-handed reliever![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/c7b598e9-f6cc-4940-bd1c-f614f86a4e7d_1280x1280-11.png)Mariners After MidnightJason A. Churchill![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/fc1e4208-870d-461c-8ed6-aea0f6e38b23_1536x864-jpeg-2.jpg)](https://www.midnightmariners.com/p/analysis-mariners-acquire-jose-a?ref=baseballthings.com) [TRADE: Mariners acquire RHP Alex Hoppe for C Luke HeymanTuesday, the Seattle Mariners stayed busy. Just hours after the Josh Naylor contract was made official, the club acquired right-handed pitcher Alex Hoppe, a 26-year-old who finished 2025 in Triple-A Portland.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/c7b598e9-f6cc-4940-bd1c-f614f86a4e7d_1280x1280-12.png)Mariners After MidnightJason A. Churchill![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/9a01cd2c-b7e9-4600-913f-6f3b9a632963_1706x1032-jpeg-2.jpg)](https://www.midnightmariners.com/p/trade-mariners-acquire-rhp-alex-hoppe?ref=baseballthings.com)