Best Cespedes Family BBQ Podcasts (2024)

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Dodgers feeling heat from the D-backs and Padres, possible 6-inning starter rule & Astros doing Astros things 54:45

20m ago54:45

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a powerhouse in the NL West, having won the division in 11 of the past 12 seasons. However, due the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres being scorching hot the past few months, could there be a shocking upset and a new champ crowned in the west? Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about how the D-backs' and P…

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No 100-win team this season, firing up the panic meter, Rays recall super prospect Junior Caminero 58:21

30m ago58:21

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The 2024 MLB season has seen quite a few teams battling for a highly coveted postseason spot and because of that, more teams are beating up on each other than ever. With the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians currently leading the league with 71 wins, this could be the first season since 2014 that no teams reaches the 100…

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20 - Worms in the Dirt with Chelsea Janes 1:13:53

8h ago1:13:53

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For episode 20 of Staffcast, Trevor, Tom, and Richard are joined by the Washington Post's Chelsea Janes to talk about baseball's self aware weirdos, the loss of Billy Bean, making up rules, presidential first pitches, beating mascots with bats and steel chairs, Mets fans deserving nothing, and more! Follow your incredibly cool hosts and guest on Tw…

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Mariners heating up and division races staying tight 47:08

2d ago47:08

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The weekend was packed with teams trying to make moves and help their postseason chances, including the Mariners keeping the pressure on the Astros and the Dodgers holding back the Padres and the Diamondbacks. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman go through all of the weekend series and break down how close t…

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Baseball at the 2028 Olympics, Braves-Reds to play at a race track and The Good, The Bad and The Uggla 1:11:37

4d ago1:11:37

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Everyone has Olympic fever with the 2024 edition of the summer games wrapping up this weekend. However, there is one sport that is noticeably missing and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast is here to make a serious case for why baseball should return to the Olympics in 2028, but this time with professional players. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about ho…

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White Sox finally win, taking a look at end-of-year awards and remembering Billy Bean 1:04:40

6d ago1:04:40

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It has finally happened. For the first time since July 10th, the Chicago White Sox have won a game. With their victory against the Oakland A’s on Tuesday night, Pedro Grifol’s team was able to snap their 21-game losing streak and have a victorious handshake line to end one of the rougher stretches in the team’s history. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterm…

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White Sox keep losing, Blake Snell’s no-no and the trade deadline MVP is crowned 1:03:31

8d ago1:03:31

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Over the weekend, the Giants stayed hot and Blake Snell tossed his first no-hitter and the White Sox stayed ice cold, pushing their losing streak to 20 games. What will it take to turn this franchise around? On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down not just the big-league action from the weekend, but a…

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Mike Trout’s season is done, Orioles roster shuffle and Heart and Hustle Award winners announced 54:25

13d ago54:25

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When the 2024 season started, the baseball world was delighted to see a healthy Mike Trout back to his MVP form, including stealing bases like he was a rookie again. Unfortunately, a torn meniscus forced him to the IL at the end of April, and it was just announced that he suffered another tear while rehabbing the injury, which will cause Trout to m…

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Grading every team’s 2024 MLB trade deadline 1:21:00

13d ago1:21:00

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The 2024 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and now it’s time to take a look at how each squad did before the clock struck 6pm ET on Wednesday. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman give their grades for how each team did at the deadline, as well as try to make sense of some of the blockbuster trades like Eloy Jimenez to the Baltimore Orioles, the Los …

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Breaking down all the latest trades, who's next to make a deal + recapping the weekend in baseball 1:11:09

17d ago1:11:09

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With less than 48 hours to go until the MLB trade deadline on Tuesday at 6pm ET, there has been a flurry of moves being made by teams who are looking to bolster up their rosters for a sprint to the postseason. Some trades have been no-brainers and others may have caught us off guard. However, it's been one of the busiest pre-deadlines we've seen in…

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Randy Arozarena traded to Mariners, Dylan Cease throws a no-hitter, Marlins fire sale, The Good, The Bad & The Uggla 1:10:22

23d ago1:10:22

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It’s been a jam-packed 24 hours in the baseball world that saw the Seattle Mariners trading for Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Miami Marlins trading A.J. Puk to the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease throwing a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman are here to break it all do…

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Pirates are wasting Paul Skenes, Yankees & Mets face big challenges & listener mailbag questions 59:03

20d ago59:03

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Paul Skenes has been nothing but brilliant in his young major league career for the Pittsburgh Pirates, including pitching into the 9th inning on Tuesday night. However, despite allowing just two earned runs and striking out eight, it was the first time he took a loss in a game since his college days. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterm discuss if the Pir…

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19 - Egomaniacs With an Inferiority Complex 1:29:20

20d ago1:29:20

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For episode 19 of Staffcast, Sean, Trevor, Tom, and Richard do something a little bit different and talk about what goes into being a professional relief pitcher. The anxieties, the complexes, the adrenaline spikes of pitching, the depths of failing at your job, being the Steve-Os of baseball, the advances baseball has made in the mental health fro…

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The Dodgers are back, Bobby Witt Jr. had a weekend and Cooperstown has new inductees 56:50

22d ago56:50

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It was a weekend with a few sweeps, including the Los Angeles Dodgers taking three from the Red Sox and Jackson Chourio heating up to power the Brewers. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down all of the sweeps from the weekend and dig into the other series as well. Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan discuss Bobby …

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Needs for every MLB team before the trade deadline + The Good, The Bad and The Uggla 1:14:01

25d ago1:14:01

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Friday is the official start of the second half of the MLB season following the All-Star Break, and now is the time for every team to evaluate their needs and decide if moves will be made by addition or subtraction before the August 1st trade deadline. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman examine all 30 teams in the league and try to figure out what move…

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2024 MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby recap live from Globe Life Field in Texas 31:41

1M ago31:41

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On Tuesday night, the baseball world stopped and watched as the biggest stars in the sport played in the 94th annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Texas. Despite the National League starting Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes, as well as throwing out some other big arms, the American League was able to do what they’ve done quite …

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2024 MLB Draft results, Home Run Derby preview and a look at a whacky weekend in baseball 1:00:36

29d ago1:00:36

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The first two rounds of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft are in the books and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast is ready to break down all the picks made on Sunday night in Fort Worth, Texas, where all 30 clubs injected some of the best talent that the college and high school scene has to offer into their organizations. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman are…

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Live from Texas! MLB Draft preview, top-selling MLB jerseys & The Good, The Bad and The Uggla 1:01:21

1M ago1:01:21

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The Baseball Bar-B-Cast has taken the show on the road for the 2024 edition of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman are live in-studio to bring you a preview of all the upcoming action from the MLB Draft taking place this Sunday. The guys preview the projected top ten prospects to go in the dra…

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All-Star Game starting pitchers, Rece Hinds is smashing, the door is open for the Boston Red Sox 50:49

1M ago50:49

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Following Sunday's announcement of the reserve players for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, the only question yet to be answered is who are the two players who will toll the bump for their respective squad? While there are a few good options in the American League, it’s the National League that has drummed up quite a bit of debate. Jake Mintz & Jordan S…

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18 - Weird Throwers Club with Josh Hejka 1:25:38

1M ago1:25:38

1:25:38

For episode 18 of Staffcast, Trevor, Tom and Richard are joined by Mets minor leaguer Josh Hejka to talk about spending too much time in Brooklyn, inherited runners, the minor leagues post-unionization, superspreader Noah Syndergaard, and more! Follow your incredibly cool hosts and guests on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/whatwouldDOOdo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠…

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All-Star Game selections and snubs, results from the weekend series and a Padres attendance record 1:09:44

1M ago1:09:44

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We finally have the complete MLB All-Star Game rosters, and everyone has some thoughts. Who was selected and who was snubbed? Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break it all down. Among the biggest snubs, Brandon Nimmo who the guys argue may be even more deserving than Francisco Lindor. As for the guys who were selected, Jake and Jordan are most happ…

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The Yankees continue to fall, All-Star starters are announced and The Good, The Bad and The Uggla 54:40

1M ago54:40

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The Yankees suffered their first three-game sweep of the season, falling at the hands of the Reds. Is it time to really start to worry about the Bronx Bombers? On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down what has gone wrong with the Yankees lately, what’s going right with th D-Backs’ star Christian Walker…

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Cubs are in trouble, what’s up with the Mariners' offense, James Wood arrives & Pirates fan Saxboy talks Steel City 49:33

2M ago49:33

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When the Chicago Cubs brought in highly desired manager Craig Counsell, the thought was that there could possibly be joy in Wrigleyville in 2024. However, after a bit of a rough stretch for the Cubbies, they now find themselves with the third-worst record in the National League and potentially in the position to be trade deadline sellers. Jake Mint…

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Weekend with no sweeps, can we please see Paul Skenes at the plate and some Home Run Derby news 55:48

1M ago55:48

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Despite plenty of opportunities for a four-game sweep (otherwise known as a mop) no team was able to clean up this weekend. And there weren’t any three-game sweeps either! On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz go through all the weekend’s series and they have segments galore to get us through Monday. Jake and …

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What happened to the Texas Rangers, mega mopportunity weekend preview + The Good, The Bad & The Uggla 47:17

2M ago47:17

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In 2023, the Texas Rangers rode their wave of momentum and turned it into the club's first ever World Series title after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, this season has proven to be a bit more of a challenge. Jordan Shusterman is joined by MLB.com Rangers beat reporter Kennedi Landry as they examine where things have gone wrong for the…

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Concern for Cole, Padres-Nationals beef, college baseball drama & who might be in the Home Run Derby 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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The New York Yankees opened up the 2024 edition of the Subway Series with their crosstown rival New York Mets on Tuesday night. The little brother of the two New York teams got the best of the Bronx Bombers, taking the series opener while lighting up Yankees ace Gerrit Cole for six earned runs on four home runs in four innings pitched. Jake Mintz a…

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Astros are baseball’s boogeymen, Paul Skenes continues to dominate, Steven Kwan is that dude & weekend recap 1:02:15

2M ago1:02:15

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The Houston Astros for the majority of this season have been underperforming and it’s reflected in their record. However, after a sweep this past weekend over the very dangerous Baltimore Orioles, it’s fair to wonder if the Astros are lurking, like the boogeyman, waiting to make their move on the 2024 season. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk a…

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Rickwood Field game recap, Brody Brecht interview & The Good, The Bad and The Uggla 51:48

2M ago51:48

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Thursday night saw the San Francisco Giants face off against the St. Louis Cardinals. However, it was the environment of the game that stole the show. The renovated Rickwood Field, formerly home to the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro league, was the setting for a game that took on a special meaning with many former Negro league players in atte…

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Live from the 2024 MLB Draft Combine + JJ Wetherholt interview & Triple-A challenge system changing 47:48

2M ago47:48

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The Baseball Bar-B-Cast crew is on the road for this episode of the podcast, coming to you live from Chase Field in Arizona where Major League Baseball is holding the 2024 edition of the Draft Combine. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about their experience watching potential draft picks go through drills, the importance of the combine for tea…

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Remembering baseball legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays 18:32

2M ago18:32

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On Tuesday night, the sports world learned of the passing of Hall of Famer and baseball legend Willie Mays at the age of 93 years old. Often referred to as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, the “Say Hey Kid” was a truly one-of-a-kind personality and talent in the game of baseball, on and off the field. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterm…

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Dodgers place Mookie & Yamamoto on IL, umpire suspended for gambling & 2024 MLB Draft Combine preview with Nate Tice 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

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The Los Angeles Dodgers were a heavy favorite to win the World Series this season, with superstars in their lineup and in their rotation. However, this past weekend, they took a double gut punch when they were forced to place shortstop Mookie Betts and starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the injured list. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk ab…

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The 2024 Men's College World Series for dummies + The Good, The Bad & The Uggla 1:02:26

2M ago1:02:26

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The Men's College World Series has finally arrived and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast crew is here to give you an extensive breakdown on the 2024 edition, whether you’re a college ball fiend or someone who’s a casual fan but wants to get in on some of the wildest, most unpredictable action we’ll see all year in baseball. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman t…

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Something’s up with the Braves, Paul Skenes’ standing ovation, the Dodgers make a trade & Rintaro Sasaki homers 53:17

2M ago53:17

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The Atlanta Braves came into the 2024 season with lofty expectations after winning the most games in baseball last season. However, things have taken a bit of a turn for Atlanta in their last 40 games — they’ve gone 17-23 and have fallen 10 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the National League East. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shu…

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17 - Heroes and Villains with Céspedes Family BBQ 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

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For episode 17 off Staffcast, Trevor, Tom, and Richard are joined by Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman of Céspedes Family BBQ to talk about going Julie Kavner Mode, the accursed Peter O'Brien, Undercover Boss Alex Rodriguez, every single home run given up by Hack and Hildy, and more! Follow your incredibly cool hosts and guests on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t…

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Yankees-Dodgers lives up to the hype, Braves' lineup issues, Twins City Connect uniforms drop & weekend wrap-up 53:39

2M ago53:39

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For only the fourth time during the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers came to Yankee Stadium to take on the New York Yankees and everyone in the baseball world was hyped for this possible World Series match up. Normally, a series of this magnitude doesn’t live up to the hype. However, this one did. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about …

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Assembling the All Star Game squad, Juan Soto’s injury, Gunnar Henderson’s ascension & Paul Skenes vs. Shohei Ohtani 1:10:38

2M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

The 2024 edition of the Major League Baseball All-Star game is a little over a month away which means that it’s time for fans to start sending in their picks for who they want to see represent the American and National League squads. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman do their best to put together the most fun and deserving teams for the mid-summer c…

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Another gambling scandal in Major League Baseball, Dodgers-Pirates notes, Rhys returns to Philly & listener mailbag 54:39

2M ago54:39

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For the second time this year, a major betting scandal has been uncovered in Major League Baseball that includes four players being suspended for one year and one receiving a lifetime ban. Although the names aren’t as noticeable as the previous scandal, MLB made a swift and impactful ruling on these five players. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman br…

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Yankees’ Aaron Judge’s epic performance in San Francisco, Tommy Pham’s ready to fight & recapping MLB’s weekend 1:06:17

3M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

When the New York Yankees play on the road, there’s always some buzz because of the superstars that come along with them. However, this past weekend in San Francisco, there was a little extra buzz in Oracle Park because of Aaron Judge’s first time playing where he almost signed prior to the 2023 season. Jake Mintz and the newly-moved Jordan Shuster…

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Jorge Lopez-New York Mets debacle, Blue Jays go 'night mode', Yankees' rotation injury 56:44

3M ago56:44

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The New York Mets are no strangers to making headlines on and off the field. On Wednesday, they managed to do it again with the actions of their now-former reliever Jorge Lopez and his meltdown after being ejected from the game. Jake Mintz is joined by national baseball reporter from the Washington Post, Chelsea Janes, as they talk about what led u…

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MLB integrates Negro Leagues stats in historic move, Angel Hernandez retires, Craig Counsell returns to Milwaukee 1:05:30

3M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

On Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced the historic news that stats from the Negro Leagues would be integrated into the baseball all-time record book. This huge step will forever change the way that the overall story of baseball is told. Now, some of the most important players of the game who were never fully recognized for their contributio…

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16 - Bullpen Petting Zoo with Trevor May 2:09:25

3M ago2:09:25

2:09:25

For episode 16 off Staffcast, Trevor, Tom, Sean, and Richard are joined by former reliever and current content creator Trevor May to talk about the kids being too good, the Oakland A's debacle, dumb loser John Fisher and his awful gifts, the various paths of retirement, throwing fastballs, and more! Follow your incredibly cool hosts and guest on Tw…

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Ronald Acuña Jr. out for the year, Orioles mop White Sox & Guardians are hot 55:08

3M ago55:08

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Coming into the 2024 season, the Atlanta Braves had high hopes to make another run at a World Series title. While they’ve done a good job so far despite losing ace pitcher Spencer Strider for the season, losing star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., for the remainder of the season will be just another test. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss why the…

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Rangers are stalling, James Wood is getting close, Orioles-White Sox controversial ending & Harper’s prom-posal 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

The Texas Rangers won their first-ever World Series in 2023 and it was in part to their scorching hot month of May, when they went 18-9. That was also when fans started taking notice that it could be a special year for them. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case this season for the Rangers as they currently sit below .500 with a negative run dif…

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Oneil Cruz is hitting angry, Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker leading the league, the Royals are turning heads with Jake Eisenberg 1:01:35

3M ago1:01:35

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The Pittsburgh Pirates made headlines recently when they called up Paul Skenes, the No. 1 pick of the 2023 MLB Draft. Well, the Buccos are making headlines again and this time, it’s thanks to someone in the batters box. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss Oneil Cruz’s historic Statcast night on Tuesday, when he smashed three balls over 115 miles…

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Phillies taking advantage, Yankees pitching dilemma, Skenes impresses at Wrigley & Cardinals’ City Connect 1:00:47

3M ago1:00:47

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The two teams with the most wins in baseball did what they’ve done pretty often this season: win. The Philadelphia Phillies, who lead the National League with 34 wins, and the New York Yankees, who lead the American League with 33 wins, both had successful weekends walking away with sweeps of their opponents. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk abo…

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Yankees looking to extend Juan Soto, Elly De La Cruz is unreal & listener emails 1:04:13

3M ago1:04:13

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After the New York Yankees did what they always seem to do, continuing their 20+ years of obliterating the Minnesota Twins, the team made some noise off the field when owner Hal Steinbrenner said he’s looking to possibly extend superstar Juan Soto during this season. That might be easier said than done due to the usual negotiating tactics of Soto’s…

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New Statcast hitting metrics explained, Phillies first to 30 wins, Angels are scuffling 58:13

3M ago58:13

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For the longest time in baseball we have had some of the most detailed pitching metrics thanks to Major League Baseball’s Statcast technology, but now we are privy to a little more in-depth information in how hitters swing and make contact thanks to the newly released data and updated tech at ballparks. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss and ex…

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15 - Baseball: The Movie: The Podcast with Noah Gittell 1:14:21

3M ago1:14:21

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For episode 15 of Staffcast, Tom and Richard are joined by author Noah Gittell to talk about his new book Baseball: The Movie, Iowa [derogatory], the Mets in movies, the irrationality of fandom, Sicko Richard Nixon, the magic of baseball, and more! Follow your incredibly cool hosts and guest on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/whatwouldDOOdo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Recapping Paul Skenes’ debut, Rockies sweep the champs, Cardinals’ deep-rooted problems & Dylan Bundy retires 58:51

3M ago58:51

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This weekend at PNC Park, the baseball world got their first glimpse of the future for the Pittsburgh Pirates when Paul Skenes made his long awaited debut. And boy did it have everything and more. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman give their review of the start from the 21-year-old future ace, as well as discuss the wacky and crazy game that would ens…

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Paul Skenes has arrived, Ippei pleads guilty, Rangers weird trade & baseball pranks 50:11

3M ago50:11

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Get pumped Pittsburgh Pirates fans, Paul Skenes is on his way to PNC Park. After it was announced on Wednesday, the number one overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft will make his first start for the club on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. After dominating in the minors in less than half a full season, the powerful righty has proven that he’s ready …

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