> ## 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-b92/ - Published: 2025-12-30T04:53:27.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-31T00:56:37.000Z - Description: The latest podcasts of the show. - Author: Jason A. Churchill - Tags: Newsletter, #Migrated-1788137406209, #Import 2026-08-30 20:52 --- [40% off your first Month or Year of the Podcast thru Jan. 4 Use Code: 2026Things](https://www.patreon.com/join/baseballthings?ref=baseballthings.com) --- - **[5 Prospects with Top-10 upside, the Mariners' off-limits list, trading for Cruz](https://www.patreon.com/posts/5-prospects-with-146839006?ref=baseballthings.com)** Which 5 prospects outside the Mariners' current Top 10 have a chance to get thee in the next year or two? Which prospects might Seattle deem nearly untouchable? Is Oneil Cruz a viable trade target? What might be the cost? ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/bb8174f3-7e72-433b-800c-6c6c49564e01_2500x1667.webp) --- - **[Luis Castillo: The problems, fixes, trade value, fits](https://www.patreon.com/posts/luis-castillo-146757964?ref=baseballthings.com)** Luis Castillo hasn't been the same the last year or two. What's gone wrong, how to fix it, his trade value and potential fits are all discussed in this episode. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/6f633181-7699-4d3d-8544-cba017a9f6b5_820x461-jpeg.jpg) --- - **[Rob Refsnyder: Fit, Cost, Payroll Impact](https://www.patreon.com/posts/rob-refsnyder-146471466?ref=baseballthings.com)** Let's talk about the Mariners' latest acquisition -- OF Rob Refsnyder -- and how it impacts the club's efforts leading up to the 2026 season. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/52b2549c-69a3-4b03-b43f-488d13e23375_820x461-jpeg.jpg) --- - **[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)** Might the Mariners find a trade with the Yankees or Cubs? Is Cole Young off the radar? A what-if scenario with Colt Emerson. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/8d4ac957-d70b-4d7a-827a-71e1258ed6b9_820x461.png) --- [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_1280x1280-5.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-1.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_1280x1280-6.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-1.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_1280x1280-7.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-1.jpg)](https://www.midnightmariners.com/p/trade-mariners-acquire-rhp-alex-hoppe?ref=baseballthings.com) [Top 40 MLB Free AgentsThis year’s free-agent crop is mid-tier overall, but offers a few plus corner bats, lefty starters, and a handful of high-leverage relievers.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/c7b598e9-f6cc-4940-bd1c-f614f86a4e7d_1280x1280-8.png)Mariners After MidnightJason A. Churchill![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/e8477862-3db9-4079-8417-e6be80742752_1600x900.png)](https://www.midnightmariners.com/p/top-40-mlb-free-agents?ref=baseballthings.com) [Top 10 Remaining Free Agent Targets for the MarinersThe 2026 Seattle Mariners likely turn over the roster versus what the club opened the season with a year ago. But it also may look substantially different from the year-end version, too.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/c7b598e9-f6cc-4940-bd1c-f614f86a4e7d_1280x1280-9.png)Mariners After MidnightJason A. Churchill![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/85/f285ce72-40e3-409f-ae3b-2ef371936c02/content/images/2026/08/1c878770-fb8c-4532-aadf-803eaf6e1d92_1024x576-jpeg.jpg)](https://www.midnightmariners.com/p/top-10-remaining-free-agent-targets?ref=baseballthings.com)