Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Spring cleaning was in full effect in the MLB over the weekend. Seven teams pulled out brooms and swept their series. Jake and Jordan break down each series including surprising sweeps of the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, while the Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds broke out the brooms in their grudge matches against the Orioles and Guardians, respectively.Someone gets fired, someone gets suspended and someone gets booed. The guys discuss everything that happened around the league, on and off the field, and what it could mean going forward.Your weekend recap is here. Come listen at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (1:32) - Nats sweep Orioles(15:51) - Phillies sweep Pirates(25:52) - Angels sweep Dodgers(32:46) - Mariners sweep Padres(34:58) - Reds sweep Guardians(40:31) - Giants sweep A's(42:18) - Subway Series(50:55) - Braves/Red Sox(55:31) - Turbo Mode Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

MLB's inaugural rivalry weekend is here! Jake and Jordan take a look at how this weekend came to fruition and draft what series they'd most like to attend. The Cardinals and Twins have been on a roll recently. The guys break down what's been going on and if they can keep it up. Lose one pitcher, gain another. Jake and Jordan talk about what's going on in the Dodgers' dugout and some new additions to the team.A few players retire and the guys share their thoughts.Finally, they close the week with The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.Come kick off the weekend at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast.   (1:53) - MLB's Rivalry Weekend(7:21) - The rivalry draft(35:40) - Cardinals and Twins on a hot streak(45:53) - Dodgers shake-up(57:27) - Retirements(1:00:24) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Pete Rose is now Hall of Fame eligible. Commissioner Manfred made a huge rule change, Tuesday, which now reinstates Rose and makes him eligible for the Hall of Fame. What exactly happened, what does this mean going forward and will he get in? Jake and Jordan have plenty of thoughts.Paul Skenes is joining Team USA. Skenes announced Tuesday that he will be pitching for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in 2026. He joins Aaron Judge on the roster. The guys breakdown what this means for Team USA and the potential of other stars joining as well.Javier Báez is back. Jake and Jordan discuss the new and improved Javier Báez this season. Plus, a recap of a wild Tuesday night in the MLB.Take a mid-week break and come on over to the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (2:51) - Pete Rose reinstated (43:13) - Paul Skenes to Team USA(53:31) - Tuesday night recap(56:34) - Javier Baez Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Bud Black is out. Jake and Jordan breakdown the Rockies' decision to fire their manager and explain why the situation was more out of his control than it may seem. Three teams did some cleaning this weekend and swept their series, the guys dive into those.The Rafael Devers soap opera continues. An update with what is going on in Boston and a recap of the rest of the games from the weekend.Start your week at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (2:27) - Rockies fire Bud Black(19:42) - Cardinals sweep Nationals(25:33) - Twins sweep Giants(29:49) - Blue Jays sweep Mariners(36:21) - Cubs/ Mets(41:48) - Phillies/ Guardians(51:03) - Dodgers/ Diamondbacks(57: 02) - Turbo Mode(1:04:16) - The Tim Elko Story Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The Pope is a baseball fan! Pope Leo XIV was elected yesterday, becoming the first Pope from the United States. Hailing from Chicago, it was revealed he's a White Sox fan! Jake and Jordan discuss this amazing development.Ryan Spilborghs joins the show and talks with the guys about the Rafael Devers situation and the state of the Colorado Rockies. Plus, the Pirates fire their manager, and we get to a Good, Bad and Uggla you do not want to miss.Come finish up your week at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (2:31) - The Pope is a baseball fan(23:43) - Ryan Spilborghs joins the show(25:36) - Rafael Devers(46:17) - Colorado Rockies(57:01) - Pirates fire their manager(1:05:46) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla    Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The Dodgers took a trip to Shohei's favorite park in Miami. He then proceeded to hit a couple more home runs on the year. At 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases, is he going to go back-to-back 50-50 seasons? Jake and Jordan discuss.What is happening in Seattle? The Mariners sit at the top of the AL West and the guys discuss what is clicking for the team.Plus, Jake and Jordan get into other news around the league, including what podcaster just became an MLB hitting coach.Take a mid-week break and join us at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast.  (2:42) - Dodgers/Marlins(4:05) - Shohei Ohtani(27:23) - other Dodgers takeaways(33:38) - What is going on with the Mariners(48:19) - Bret Boone hired by Rangers(1:00:06) - East West Classic Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The San Diego Padres finally get the coveted opening segment for Jake and Jordan. The guys break down the Padres sweep over the weekend and what their season might look like going forward. What does it mean when a team's GM faces the music of the media early in the season? Jake and Jordan talk about 3 GMs who have already done exactly that.Plus, a dive into what the Triston Casas injury means for the Red Sox. Finally, the guys go Turbo Mode to recap every series of the weekend.Start your week off right here at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (2:20) - Padres Sweep(23:52) - Red Sox post Triston Casas injury(36:53) - Yankees fall to Rays(38:17) - Bonds/Judge debate continued(42:43) - GMs face the media(44:00) - Orioles' GM(47:48) - Angels' GM(50:01) - Rangers' GM(53:28) - Cubs/Brewers(56:46) - Dodgers/Braves(1:00:43) - Turbo Mode Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Aaron Judge is the best player in the MLB. Jake and Jordan say he's probably a lock for the Hall of Fame. So what is there to debate? What about when you compare him to hitters of the past? The Judge vs. Bonds debate. How does Aaron Judge stack up against Barry Bonds, and are they really in the same category? The answer might surprise you.Plus, Standings Golf is back! The guys, hesitantly, make their picks for this year's Standings Golf matchup. If you forgot exactly what that is, don't worry, they give you a reminder.And you waited all week for it. The Good, The Bad and The Uggla! All of this and more on today's Baseball Bar-B-Cast (2:12) - Standings Golf(28:43) - Judge vs Bonds Debate(46:38) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla(1:02:57) - Naming Sweeps Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Kris Bubic joins the show and talks about the ups and downs of his career, coming back from injury, pitching in the playoffs and what it's like being a part of this Royals team. Plus, Jake and Jordan breakdown what is happening in Baltimore and what has caused the Orioles' season to go into a tailspin. Also, Jake is MAD about a new City Connect jersey. He and Jordan break down why.All this and more when you join us for today's Baseball Bar-B-Cast (2:02) - Orioles falling apart (25:58) - Kris Bubic interview(50:55) - White Sox City Connect Jersey controversy(1:01:35) - Daulton Varsho highlight catch(1:05:27) - Odd NL West schedules Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

It's another Monday edition of Baseball Bar-B-Cast where Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap the weekend in baseball. The duo dive into the four sweeps that occurred and debate if the Colorado Rockies can truly go down as the worst baseball team ever. After the break the two discuss pitching concerns for the Dodgers and Yankees despite winning their respective weekend series. After Turbo Mode, to end the show Jordan and Jake debate what we should call a minor league 6-game series sweep and pick a professional sports team to become a fan of. You will never believe the professional sports team they actually picked. (2:05) - How Sweep It is: Tigers sweep Orioles (14:20) - How Sweep it is: Rays sweep Padres(20:20) - How Sweep it is: Twins sweep Angels (23:50) - How Sweep it is: Reds sweep Rockies (27:35) - Around the league: Braves might be getting back on track (31:40) - Around the league: Roki Sasaki's major red flag (41:10) - Around the league: Yankees closer issuee(45:05) - Around the league: Red Sox keep impressing (49:35) - Turbo Mode: Recapping the rest of the weekend action (55:00) - Mailbag question: What do you call a 6-game sweep (1:00:30) - Jake and Jordan decide a team to become a fan of  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the 2026 MLB free agency class and take a look at what type of deals we can expect to see this winter. The boys give us their takes on how much Kyle Tucker's contract will be, where Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman will land & how the rest of the class stacks up.Jake and Jordan then bring out the mailbag to answer your questions. What should be the term for a 2-game sweep? Jake also gives us his best sponsorship tie-ins for players with specific nicknames.Later, Jake & Jordan bring back The Good, Bad & Uggla and react to Steve Cohen's most recent hilarious social media post.(1:30) - What contract can Kyle Tucker expect?(12:00) -  Where will Pete Alonso & Alex Bregman land?(16:45) - Where other 2026 free agents will measure up(24:30) - Ranking pitchers in the 2026 free agent class(30:00 ) - Answering your questions from the mailbag(53:00) - The Good, The Bad, The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Who is the best team in the AL? Jake and Jordan dive into what to make of the American League and give their pitches for who is the best team.Plus, are the Cubs the most entertaining team to watch in baseball? Someone says that might just be the case. Come try to figure out the American League and more on today's Baseball Bar-B-Cast.  (1:37) - Who is the best team in the American League?(4:25) - A's(7:14) - Angels(9:47) - Royals(13:59) - Twins(17:50) - Orioles(22:12) - Mariners(24:42) - Blue Jays(29:20) - The State of Interleague Play(31:20) - Rangers(35:14) - Rays(40:17) - Yankees(44:55) - Guardians(48:16) - Tigers(52:43) - Astros(56:40) - Red Sox(1:01:57) - Cubs the most exciting team in baseball  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Juan Soto may be off to a slow start, but the Mets have a lot of excitement stirring at Citi Field. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Mets mopping the Cardinals, Pete Alonso's hot start and why no one should be worried about Juan Soto.Plus, Ronald Acuña Jr. calls out his manager, the Yankees play an away game at their home field, Shohei Ohtani has a baby which creates a hot take about maternity leave in the MLB and the guys go Turbo Mode to recap the weekend.All this and more when you join us for Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (2:20) - When MOP-purtunity knocks - Mets sweep 4-game series against Cardinals(23:00) - How sweep it is: Braves sweep twins amidst Acuña drama(35:40) - How sweep it is: Guardians out-class Pirates in Pittsburgh(39:05) - Yankees take 2 out of 3 in Tampa homecoming(44:05) - Dodgers take 2 out of 3 in Texas(52:45) - Sorry for your mentions: Orioles get ROASTED on social media after 24-2 loss(59:20) - Turbo Mode: Jake and Jordan recap rest of the weekend action Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down how good the NL West has been so far with the Dodgers, Padres, Giants and Diamondbacks all vying for the top spot. Can this division end up having 4 great teams? Are the Dodgers still the favorites?Jake and Jordan then bring on ESPN's Buster Olney to chat the Dodgers, Yankees & why there are so few dynasties in baseball.Later, Jake & Jordan bring back The Good, Bad & Uggla and tell us why Cal Raleigh is the best catcher in baseball. (2:00) - 4 teams vying for NL West crown?(8:00) -  Buster Olney joins the show(45:00) - The Good, The Bad, The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to the news that Aaron Judge will captain Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Is he the missing piece Team USA needs to win? The boys then The boys then attempt to predict the Team USA roster for the WBC.Jake and Jordan then bring on “Hoo Lee Gans” founder Kyle Smeallie to chat the inpsiration behind baseball's newest fan group.Later, Jake gives Jordan some baseball trivia and the boys break down news around the league, including Alex Bregman's perfect day. (2:30) - Why Jackie Robinson Day should be thought provoking(8:00) - Predicting Team USA 2026 WBC roster(38:00) - “Hoo Lee Gans” founder joins the show(52:15) - Baseball trivia(59:30) - News around the league Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

It's another Monday edition of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast with Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman. The guys recap all the action around MLB from this weekend and start the pod by discussing the San Diego Padres domination of the Colorado Rockies. The pair look at the stellar pitching the Padres have and why they may have the best home field advantage in all of baseball. The two also breakdown the big Cubs-Dodgers series and take an early season pulse on the wild AL East. (2:45) - How Sweep it is: Padres demolish Rockies at home (10:25) - How Sweep it is: Mariners take down Texas(14:30) - How Sweep it is: Reds dismantle pitiful Pirates (20:40) - Concern for Dodgers after Cubs series? (28:45) - AL East check in: Concerns for Yankees and Red Sox? Can we trust Toronto's hot start? (42:05) - To statue or not to statue? Who has one and deserves one in baseball? (50:30) - Turbo Mode: Recapping the rest of the weekend series  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Kyren Paris' shift to Aaron Judge's hitting coach seems to be paying off. Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz break down how Paris has been a key to the Los Angeles Angels' surprisingly hot start. Are you a believer? That's what the guys try to decide as they break down whose breakout starts to the season are for real and whose aren't in a new segment. Plus, Jung Hoo Lee has two fan sections in San Francisco, a game with 22 walks and the Cody Bellinger vs. the chicken wings saga continues in this week's rendition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. All of this, this weekend's previews and more. Come join us for this Friday Baseball Bar-B-Cast.(1:32) - Kyren Paris and the Angels fast start(22:19) - Am I a believer? Whose hot starts are the real deal?(53:58) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla(1:14:24) - Weekend Preview Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to the Los Angeles Dodgers' mounting injuries, particularly on the mound. How much longer will we have to wait to see Shohei Ohtani pitch again? Could he have suffered a setback in his rehab?Jake and Jordan then bring on MLB writer, Michael Clair, to chat Yeshiva University's first win after 100 consecutive losses and how two slumping D3 baseball teams made history.Later, Jake and Jordan react to the Boston Red Sox's new Netflix documentary, “Watching the Clubhouse”. They also go around the league and take a look at the Giants new city uniforms & Cody Bellinger's chicken wing bravery. (2:00) - Dodgers & Ohtani continue to deal with injuries(27:30) - Michael Clair tells us about Yeshiva University's historic win(47:00) - Netflix release Boston Red Sox documentary(58:45) - Around the League Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

It's another Monday edition of Baseball Bar-B-Cast with Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman hitting your feeds. Another week, another massive extension is handed out and this was the BIG one. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a Toronto Blue Jay for life after signing a historic 14-year, $500 million extension with the club. Jake and Jordan look at what this contract means for Toronto and baseball as a whole. The two also dive into all the weekend series and their biggest takeaways from a potential NLCS matchup in the Dodgers and Phillies. (2:00) - The Opener: Vlad Jr. signs blockbuster deal to stay in Toronto (25:35) - How Sweep it is: Jake and Jordan look at all the series sweeps this past weekend(42:45) - Turbo Mode: Biggest takeaways from Dodgers-Phillies series Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, we talk extensions, exciting starts and not so exciting starts to the season. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to the surprising extension the Boston Red Sox handed their rookie star Kristian Campbell. The two also dive into Arizona's extension of their superstar Ketel Marte. In the second half of the show, the guys dive into the undefeated starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres and the winless start for the Atlanta Braves. They end the show with 'The Good, The Bad, and The Uggla.'  (2:40) - Red Sox extend rookie star: Kristian Campbell signs 8-year, $60 million deal(16:20) - D-Backs extend Ketel Marte:  2B gets 5-year, $116.5 million extension(21:55) - Dodgers haven't lose a game: LA living up to the hype so far this season(30:05) - Dodgers need a nickname: We review your submissions!(33:50) - Padres are also undefeated: Is San Diego a legit threat to LA?(42:00) - The Good, The Bad, and The Uggla  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to Garrett Crochet's new contract with the Red Sox and what it will mean for the team going forward. They also break down Jurickson Profar's 80-game suspension for PED use and whether the Braves can weather a bad start to the season without him.Jake and Jordan then react to your e-mail questions including what torpedo bats could mean for baseball tech going forward & who their players to watch are this season.Later, Jake and Jordan react to Jackson Merrill's shocking new 9-year deal with the San Diego Padres. They also go around the league & react to Jake Mangum's debut, Colton Cowser's injury & Lance Lynn's retirment announcement.(2:00) - Garrett Crochet signs new 6-year deal(13:15) - Jurickson Profar suspended 80 games for PED use(29:45) - Answering all your e-mail questions(57:00) - Jackson Merrill agrees to 9-year deal(1:00:45) - News around the league Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz recap all the action from Opening Weekend in MLB including the two diving into the "torpedo bats" that helped the Yankees mash homers over the weekend and spark debate across the baseball world. Jake explains the origins of the torpedo bats and how players on the Yankees embraced them heading into the season. He also explains why they're totally legal and not a cheat code. Jordan believes the bats represent hitters finally embracing new technology to combat pitchers who've been ahead of the curve in recent years. After torpedo talk the two recap the rest of the series around baseball, including the Padres getting the first 'mop' of the year in their four game sweep of Atlanta. The two also discuss that despite the Dodgers dominance over the Tigers there should be real concern about Rōki Sasaki's starts so far. (1:30) - The Opener: Torpedo bats take over bronx and internet(3:50) - Torpedo bats 101: What are they? Who came up with them? Why now?(23:20) - First MOP of the year: Padres sweep Atlanta in 4-game series (28:00) - Dodgers dominate Tigers: But is Roki's second start a cause for concern?(38:40) - Emergency Uggla: Wilson Contreas eats his batting tape in a panic move (49:00) - Turbo mode: Jake and Jordan recap the rest of the series on Opening Weekend   Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all 14 opening day matchups. Jake tells you why he's already out on the Pirates and Jordan gives Framber Valdez some love.Jake and Jordan then react to the Pirates, Reds & Angels embarrassing losses. Jake and Jordan also give their opening day overreactions including a case for Mackenzie Gore winning the Cy Young and Adley Rutschman winning MVP.Later, Jake and Jordan give us their good, bad and Uggla. Jake cherishes Joe Buck's return to baseball while Jordan react to Tanner Bibee's hilarious social media defense of Chipotle. (1:35) - Around the league: Recapping every opening day game(41:20) - Sorry for your mentions: Reds, Angels & Pirates lose embarrassingly(52:25) - Jake and Jordan's nuclear overreactions(59:50) - The Good, The Bad, The Uggla(1:12:05) - Opening day starter draft update Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman give one bold prediction per team heading into the 2025 season. What craziness will the 2025 season have in store?Jake and Jordan then bring on Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson to chat being on the cover of MLB The Show as well as his predictions for the upcoming season.Later, Jake and Jordan bring back the MLB opening day starter draft. They also give us their predictions for MLB season awards as well as postseason winners. (2:00) - Jake's MLB offseason recap(6:35) - 30 bold predictions for 2025 season(47:05) - Gunnar Henderson joins the show(1:02:10) - Opening day MLB starter draft(1:19:00) - Playoff and Awards predictions Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Opening Day week has finally arrived and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast pod is ready with a jam packed pod to kick off the week. Jake Mintz shares his top 50 most important MLB people of the 2025 season with Jordan Shusterman and highlights a handful of people that will define the upcoming year in baseball. The two also sit down with Cincinnati Reds superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz to discuss being on this year's cover of 'MLB: The Show' video game. The two end the show catching up on all the baseball news they didn't cover during the division preview weeks: (4:30) - The Opener: Jake reveals his top 50 most important people in MLB this season (6:45) - No. 42 - Munetaka Murakami(8:50) - No. 50 - Chandler Simpson(10:40) - No. 35 - Jed Hoyer(13:35) - No. 32-24 - S. Alcantarra | L. Robert Jr. | N. Arenado(15:45) - No. 31. Jasson Dominguez(18:45) - No. 27-30  - J. Merrill | J. Chourio | J. Jobe | J. Holliday(21:30) - No. 22-23 - Jose Altuve | Cam Smith(23:45) - No. 9 - Roki Sasaki (24:45) - No. 7-8 - Spencer Strider | Ronald Acuna Jr. (26:45) - No. 2 - Vlad Guerrero Jr(29:20) - No. 6 - Paul Skenes (34:10) - Elly De La Cruz interview (43:00) - Baseball news catchup  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the entire AL West ahead of Opening Day. The two first break down the Los Angeles Angels and tell you why their success will hinge upon Mike Trout's health. They also react to the Athletics' offseason and what fans can expect amongst an uncertain future for the team.Jake and Jordan then preview the three division contenders. Will the Seattle Mariners be able to bring some consistency to their lineup? Can the Texas Rangers finally win the division or will the Houston Astros continue their division dominance?(1:30) - AL West preview: Los Angeles Angels(19:00) - AL West preview: Oakland Athletics(33:15) - AL West preview: Texas Rangers(46:10) - AL West preview: Seattle Mariners(57:30) - AL West preview: Houston Astros Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

In a very special edition of the Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman joins Jake Mintz in person in the Yahoo NYC studio to record the pod. The two recap the Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and Cubs and continue their preview series by looking at the AL Central. Jake and Jordan marvel at the Dodgers domination of the Cubs while also pointing out some potential red flags for LA this season. The two then dive into a truly unpredictable AL Central in 2025. Except the White Sox, we know they'll be terrible: (1:50) - The opener: Recapping the Tokyo Series between Dodgers and Cubs(16:45) - Chicago White Sox: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(29:05) - Minnesota Twins: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(39:00) - Detroit Tigers: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(50:55) - Kansas City Royals: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(1:02:05) - Cleveland Guardians: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record Want to compete against Jake, Jordan and the entire Yahoo Sports crew in this year's NCAA tournaments? Enter the Men's and Women's contests to claim the ultimate bragging rights.Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The division preview pods roll on as Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman preview the AL East. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman breakdown the 2025 season outlook for the Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The duo looks at the projected starting lineups and rotations for each team, asks one big question for each team and tries to predict if each of the five teams will go over or under their total win projection for 2025. (3:00) - Tampa Bay Rays: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(17:25) - Toronto Blue Jays: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(29:30) - Baltimore Orioles: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(46:25) - Boston Red Sox: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(1:04:15) - New York Yankees: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season recordSubscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The division preview pods roll on as Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman preview the NL West. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman breakdown the 2025 season outlook for the Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers. The duo looks at the projected starting lineups and rotations for each team, asks one big question for each team and tries to predict if each of the five teams will go over or under their total win projection for 2025. (3:00) - Colorado Rockies: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(15:00) - San Francisco Giants: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(31:00) - San Diego Padres: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(42:20) - Arizona Diamondbacks: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(55:20) - Los Angeles Dodgers: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season recordSubscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to the news that Gerrit Cole will miss the 2025 MLB season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. What will this mean for the New York Yankees' season?Jake and Jordan then preview the entire NL Central. They break down the Pirates, Cardinals, Reds, Brewers and Cubs and who they think will end up winning the division this season.[Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for the 2025 MLB season](1:45) - Gerrit Cole to undergo Tommy John surgery(11:35) - NL Central preview: Pittsburgh Pirates(25:50) - NL Central preview: Cincinnati Reds(36:40) - NL Central preview: St. Louis Cardinals(49:00) - NL Central preview: Milwaukee Brewers(1:00:50) - NL Central preview: Chicago Cubs Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

It's division preview pod season on the pod as we kick it off by previewing the entire NL East. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman breakdown the 2025 season outlook for the Miami Marlins, Washington Nationals, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves. The duo looks at the projected starting lineups and rotations for each team, asks one big question for each team and tries to predict if each of the five teams will go over or under their total win projection for 2025. (3:00) - Miami Marlins: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(14:00) - Washington Nationals: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(30:30) - New York Mets: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(42:30) - Philadelphia Phillies: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record(52:30) - Atlanta Braves: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to the Athletics formalizing a 7-year deal with Lawrence Butler, while releasing new renderings of their proposed 2028 stadium in Las Vegas.Jake and Jordan then bring on Carson Lund, director of the new movie ‘Eephus' to chat about what inspired him to make the film as well as what viewers can expect from the new baseball film.Later, Jake and Jordan reveal another edition of The Good, The Bad, The Uggla. This time they react to Paul Skenes potentially adding two more pitches to his arsenal, Keith Hernandez listing his home on X & Kevin Durant attending a spring training baseball game! (2:00) - A's give Lawrence Butler new 7-year deal(12:00) - A's hire Marc Badain as new President(14:00) - A's reveal new renderings of proposed Las Vegas stadium(27:00) - Eephus movie director, Carson Lund, joins the show(47:30) - Vladmir Guerrero Jr's contract demands are revealed(50:40) - The Good, The Bad, The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap Roki Sasaki's spring ball debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in which he threw three shutout innings. What can we expect from the Japanese phenom this season?Jake and Jordan then bring on Mike Rooney of D1baseball.com to preview the upcoming college baseball season including the newest crop of prospects to look for.Later, Jake and Jordan react to Jose Quintana signing with the Milwaukee Brewers. They also break down what this could mean for the remaining big-name free agents out there and who should end up signing major league deals before opening day.(2:20) - Roki Sasaki makes MLB debut(23:00) - Who are the best college baseball teams this season?(31:00) - How has NIL changed college baseball?(36:00) - How will conference re-alignment affect the game?(39:10) - Evaluating college baseball's best prospects(49:15) - Jose Quintana signs with the Brewers(51:30) - Which players will get remaining major league deals? Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman continue their spring training coverage in a very unique way on the latest pod. The duo asks what spring training cliché defines each of the 30 teams in MLB this season. From 'we're going to surprise some people' to 'we have a target on our backs', Jake and Jordan place each team in tiers based on springing clichés. The two also discuss the latest injury bug that's caught the New York Yankees and answer listeners questions. Jake and Jordan end the show by trying to imagine who'd be the official captain for all 30 teams entering this season: (2:15) - Tiering and placing each of the 30 teams based on spring training clichés(21:15) - Sorry for your mentions: Yankees fans are in full panic mode already (27:45) - Jake and Jordan answer your questions (37:15) - Oh captain my captain: Identifying who'd be a the official captain on all 30 teams  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

In the current game of baseball, teams are always looking for ways to get younger and more athletic. Some teams try to acquire these types of players via free agency (New York Mets with Juan Soto, Boston Red Sox with Garrett Crochet), while others try to do it via the draft. There are a few teams that stand out higher than the others, and we're here to give you our rankings.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss their 26-and-under power rankings for the 2025 season, explaining why the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are sitting at the bottom of this list, while the Red Sox and Atlanta Braves are in prime shape for the future.Also, on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys answer your emails, including whether MLB should adopt an in-season tournament similar to the successful NHL 4 Nations tourney, and discuss why the automated ball-strike system might be the best replay review system in sports. Jake and Jordan then make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.(1:50) - The Opener: Reviewing the 26-and-under power rankings(18:18) - Who's in the top 10?(33:49) - BBQ Mailbag(42:07) - 4 Nations in MLB?(50:34) - The Good(54:33) - The Bad(58:47) - The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The New York Yankees made two shocking announcements that sent headlines throughout sports, and neither involved acquiring a player or firing someone. In a surprising turn of events, Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner sent out a memo saying that for the first time since his late father controlled the team, players would be allowed to sport “well-groomed beards” while on the roster.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the surprising turn of events, as well as the other notable announcement that the team won't be playing Frank Sinatra's iconic “Theme from New York, New York” after losses. The guys wonder what may have caused this change in tune from the new boss and if their World Series loss has anything to do with it.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan talk about MLB trying out for the first time ever during Spring Training the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system and if this means it's only a matter of time before Robo-Umps become a thing in the game. They then give their top thirty highlights for each team from Spring Training so far, including Dave Roberts learning about Roki Sasaki's marriage, Mike Trout's uneventful debut in right field and Elly De La Cruz on his NL MVP odds. (2:14) - The Opener: Yankees change their tune on beards(16:17) - No more “Theme from New York, New York” after losses(20:32) - MLB gives ABS a try(34:05) - 15 things from the AL from Spring Training(55:33) - 15 things from the NL from Spring Training Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The self-imposed deadline between Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays to ink the first baseman to a long-term deal has come and gone without an agreement. Vladdy may not be very long for the powder blue unis north of the border. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman open today's podcast episode diving into what this means for the Blue Jays and for Vlad with no extension in place and the 1B likely heading to free agency this November. Did Juan Soto's massive offseason haul make Vlad reconsider his options in regards to testing the market? Will the Blue Jays look to trade their homegrown star before this summer's deadline? Jake & Jordan talk it all out.Elsewhere in the majors, Alex Bregman has only been with the Boston Red Sox for a few weeks and already there is drama in the infield. When asked if he would be willing to give up playing third base to the incoming Bregman, longtime Sox 3B Rafael Devers simply said, "no." First baseman Tristan Casas backed Devers up. What will that mean for Boston's infield this year as now there is a crowded game of musical chairs at first base, third base and DH.Later in the show, Jordan Shusterman discusses commissioner Rob Manfred's latest address to the media this week in Arizona and how he mostly defended the Los Angeles Dodgers' winter spending spree which had come under the ire of the other 29 fanbases.Closing out the show, the guys play a round of The Good, The Bad, The Uggla in which the Houston Astros are moving Jose Altuve to left field, Shohei Ohtani cannot parallel park his Porsche and Jake has some recommendations to rename the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues.(1:30) - Vlad Jr. does not extend with Toronto before deadline(18:25) - Devers vs. Bregman at 3B in Boston(27:10) - Manfred speaks about LAD's spending spree(34:40) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla: Altuve to LF, Shohei can't park, Grapefruit league names & more Follow the show on X at @CespedesBBQFollow Jake @Jake_MintzFollow Jordan @J_Shusterman_

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are both fully entrenched in Spring training camps in Florida and Arizona, respectively. Mintz shares what he learned and witnessed in Juan Soto's arrival at Mets camp. Shusterman describes the fever pitch atmosphere at Dodgers camp and the two discuss the latest drama surrounding Yankees camp. The two also unveil teams 30-26 in their U26 power rankings and play a fun NRI trivia game to end the pod. (1:30) - The Opener: Juan Soto arrives at Mets camp and shares what he wants to improve on in 2025(12:40) - The Opener: Dodgers camp is the epicenter of the baseball world right now (22:00) - Yankees camp storylines: Marcus Stroman is not happy with his role and Stanton is already hurt (36:50) - Angels camp: Mike Trout is moving from CF to RF (38:35) - Unveiling the U26 power rankings: Teams 30-26(48:20) - Jake's NRI 'who they play for right now' trivia game (58:45) - Turbo Mode: Spring training signings to note  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The last holdout for notable free agents has finally signed, as Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a deal late Wednesday night that sees the former Houston Astros third baseman taking his talents to Beantown. While the move isn't entirely shocking considering both the team and player have been connected throughout the offseason, how Bregman fits is the next question.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss why it was a logical move for the Red Sox to acquire the former All-Star, if Bregman will opt out of his contract following 2025 and the possible reason he chose to play for the Red Sox and manager Alex Cora instead of reuniting with A.J. Hinch in Detroit for a longer deal.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys discuss Nick Pivetta and Kenley Jansen signing deals out on the West Coast, as well as talk about one of the bigger problems the New York Yankees might be facing this season. Jake & Jordan then make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla, including if Anthony Rendon has played his final game in the bigs. (2:39) - The Opener: Alex Bregman to the Red Sox(26:07) - Around the League: Pivetta, Jansen sign(38:01) - Spring Training Field Report: Yankees, Rays updates(43:44) - Turbo Mode: Other news and notes from baseball(47:33) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla(1:03:03) - BBQ Homework Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Spring Training kicks off this week for MLB clubs, with many players already reporting to their club sites to get ready for the marathon that starts next month. However, for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, he still doesn't know where, or when, he'll be reporting to camp.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Bregman still waiting for Scott Boras to broker a deal between one of the teams that have shown interest, and those who should be, in the services of the All-Star infielder, including the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers. They also talk about why this is the possible consequence of playing the waiting game and what kind of contract he can expect at this point.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys are joined by former All-Star and four-time Gold Glove first baseman Eric Hosmer, as they dive into his career, including success off of Chris Sale and Clayton Kershaw, his adventures playing the outfield and his clutch gene that led to nine career walk-offs. Jake and Jordan then talk about some of the other moves around baseball before discussing what a baseball career for Patrick Mahomes might've looked like. (1:29) - Is it baseball season?(7:46) - The Opener: Where will Alex Bregman sign?(22:27) - Eric Hosmer joins the show(35:08) - Hosmer on how hitting has changed(44:51) - Where didn't Hosmer homer?(53:26) - Around The League: Padres, Dodgers make moves(59:35) - BBQ Homework: What does a Patrick Mahomes baseball career look like? Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

One of the most notable free agents has finally signed with only days until Spring Training, and it's a reunion that many have been expecting. Late Wednesday night, the New York Mets and Pete Alonso agreed on a deal to bring the Polar Bear back for at least one more season in Flushing.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss why the re-signing by the Mets was always inevitable despite the back-and-forth between the club and Alonso's camp, the reasoning why the first-base market never materialized for Pete and the reason why the Amazin's lineup looks so much better now.Also, on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys talk about a few notable Spring Training position battles, including who is playing third base for the New York Yankees and which pitchers might be included in an already crowded Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation. Jake & Jordan then talk about a few important players returning in 2025 before making their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.(1:30) - The Opener: Pete Alonso re-signs(15:53) - Scott Boras Scoreboard update(21:20) - Around The League: Spring Training position battles(33:47) - Who's returning in 2025?(37:48) - Turbo Mode: Baseball transactions(42:00) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla(1:01:12) - BBQ Homework Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

As Spring Training rapidly approaches, a couple of notable free-agent pitchers have found teams just in time for pitchers and catchers to report. With Jack Flaherty returning to the Detroit Tigers and Max Scherzer taking his Hall of Fame resume to the Toronto Blue Jays, both teams are hoping the pitchers provide a spark to their rotations.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the surprising move of Flaherty going back to Detroit and why his contract signals that he will more than likely re-test free agency after next season, as well as whether the Blue Jays will be able to get a healthy Scherzer to anchor their rotation in an already competitive AL East division.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys take a look at some of the top prospects in baseball, including Roman Anthony from the Boston Red Sox, Sebastian Walcott from the Texas Rangers and Drake Baldwin from the Atlanta Braves. They then answer some of your questions from the BBQ mailbag before offering a baseball comp to the Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade. (1:09) - The Opener: Jack Flaherty to the Tigers(11:47) - Max Scherzer to the Blue Jays(20:17) - Jordan's Prospect Hut: A look at some top prospects(41:40) - BBQ Mailbag(58:52) - What's the baseball comp to the Luka-A.D. trade? Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: