What is "hot stove"

n. 1 A relatively low-powered kitchen appliance used in lieu of a proper stove. 2 (context baseball English) Term that defines the baseball offseason where trades are taking place and teams look to sign free agents. (e.g. The "hot stove" report)

Hot Stove is an offseason baseball talk show that airs on MLB Network and is simulcast on MLB Network Radio. The show offers the coverage of offseason activities including trades, free agent signings, and rumors. It is taped live in "Studio K" of the MLB Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey. Prior to its restructure to a talk show in 2012, it replaced MLB Tonight as the signature show of the network during the off season. As such it was taped live in Studio 3, but also featured segments taped in Studio 42. The program airs from after the World Series and before spring training.