Best Yoenis Cespedes Podcasts (2024)

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Yankees, Dodgers advance to World Series, ALCS/NLCS series recap, Yoenis Céspedes sighting 57:02

10d ago57:02

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The World Series stage has officially been set after the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers punched their tickets to the Fall Classic over the weekend. With superstars including Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Mookie Betts — this might be one of the most exciting finishes to a baseball season we’ve ever seen. Jake Mintz and Jord…

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Yankees stay alive in World Series, Dodgers aim to clinch championship in Game 5 35:35

2h ago35:35

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For the first time in 15 years, the New York Yankees won a World Series game and it couldn’t have come at a more crucial time in their hopeful championship run. With the Los Angeles Dodgers one win away from clinching their eighth title in franchise history, the Yankees' offense finally came alive to help them force a Game 5 in the Bronx on Wednesd…

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Dodgers on verge of World Series title, Yankees bats come out flat in the Bronx in Game 3 35:37

1d ago35:37

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When the Los Angeles Dodgers rolled into the Bronx on Monday night, they knew they would be in for a fight in order to take one step closer to achieving their ultimate goal. However, as quickly as the fight started, the Dodgers were able to land a big punch that seemed to knock the wind out of the New York Yankees and their fans. The Bronx Bombers …

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Dodgers take 2-0 lead over Yankees in World Series, Shohei Ohtani’s injury & Aaron Judge’s lack of offense 49:07

4d ago49:07

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Coming into the 2024 edition of the World Series, we knew there was a chance we’d be treated to some exciting baseball, but nothing could’ve prepared us for what we’ve seen so far. With Game 1 ending in grand fashion and Game 2 concluding with a nail-biting ninth, the Fall Classic is living up to the hype. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss t…

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2024 World Series media day takeaways & Yankees vs. Dodgers Game 1 predictions 53:05

5d ago53:05

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Recording from right inside Dodger stadium, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman share their biggest takeaways from the 2024 World Series media day. From Giancarlo Stanton’s opportunity to rewrite his career narrative, the impact of Aaron Judge’s calming demeanor on the New York Yankees, to even the character the stadium parking lot might play in the s…

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Yankees-Dodgers 2024 World Series Preview: Judge vs. Ohtani, winner predictions & RIP Fernando Valenzuela 1:25:39

8d ago1:25:39

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The 2024 World Series starts on Friday and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast crew is here to provide the most comprehensive preview possible for what might be the most star-studded Fall Classic ever. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss all the narratives surrounding this series, including the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers meeting in the champ…

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Guardians win epic Game 3 against Yankees, Dodgers take commanding lead in NLCS 43:30

12d ago43:30

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When the ALCS shifted to Cleveland, nobody could’ve expected that we would get an all-time postseason classic in Game 3 between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians. After a game-tying home run from Aaron Judge and a go-ahead homer from Giancarlo Stanton, it seemed inevitable that the Bronx Bombers would go up 3-0 in the series. The Guardia…

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Dodgers blank Mets AGAIN in NLCS, Yankees lead ALCS despite only okay play 35:44

13d ago35:44

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The Los Angeles Dodgers entered a rowdy Citi Field on Wednesday night hoping to put their Game 2 disaster behind them. Going up against Luis Severino and the New York Mets, the Dodgers were able to change the narrative of the series once again, this time blanking the Mets for the second time in this NLCS. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Wa…

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Mets even up NLCS with Dodgers, Rodón leads Yankees to ALCS series lead, Swift & Kelce attend Game 1 43:51

16d ago43:51

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After opening up the NLCS in blowout fashion, the Los Angeles Dodgers were put on the ropes early in Game 2 following a Mark Vientos grand slam that helped give the New York Mets a lead they would never relinquish. Now, with the series evened up at a game apiece, the focus shifts to Citi Field in Queens. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all t…

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Dodgers blank Mets in NLCS opener, Yankees-Guardians ALCS preview, farewell to Tigers & Padres 58:51

17d ago58:51

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The 2024 NLCS kicked off on Sunday night in rousing fashion, with the Los Angeles Dodgers flexing their offensive and pitching strength in a 9-0 victory over the New York Mets. With trade deadline acquisition Jack Flaherty spinning a masterful 7 innings of no-run ball, the Dodgers already find themselves up 1-0 in the best-of-seven series. Jake Min…

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Yankees advance to ALCS, Skubal starts Game 5, Mets await winner of Dodgers-Padres 45:24

20d ago45:24

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After missing the postseason in 2023, the New York Yankees made it a mission to get back into October and make some noise. They completed their first task, defeating the Kansas City Royals in four games, and now wait to see who they will face in the ALCS starting next week. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Game 4 clinching performance f…

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Lindor slam sends Mets to NLCS, Yankees & Tigers on the brink of ALCS, Dodgers-Padres Game 5 58:24

21d ago58:24

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On Wednesday night, the New York Mets pulled off yet another late game comeback when Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the 7th inning to put the Mets on top and send them to the NLCS for the first time since 2015. With the Mets advancing, they become the first team to book their ticket to the National League pennant finale. Jake Mintz and Jordan…

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Royals & Tigers take Game 2, Aaron Judge’s postseason struggles, Dodgers beef with Manny Machado 49:10

23d ago49:10

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For the first time since the inception of the divisional series round, all four series have started with splits, as we see the ALDS change scenes from the Bronx to Kansas City and from Cleveland to Detroit, with each team having a game in hand. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Kansas City Royals silencing the New York Yankees bats on…

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Phillies even NLDS with Mets, things get chippy with Dodgers & Padres, ALDS Game 1 recaps 1:00:34

24d ago1:00:34

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The division series has kicked-off with a bang, as we’ve already seen some instant classics coming out of this round, especially between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies. After a late comeback in Game 1 of the NLDS, the make-it-happen Mets tried to pull off another late victory only for the Phillies to walk it off in the bottom of th…

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Mets advance to division series in WILD Game 3, complete ALDS & NLDS previews 1:08:04

26d ago1:08:04

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On Thursday night, the entire baseball world tuned in to watch only the second Game 3 of the Wild Card series era and it was one that fans will never forget. The New York Mets staged one of the greatest postseason comebacks ever when Pete Alonso smashed a go-ahead three-run home run in the top of the 9th, which led to a series clinching victory ove…

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Padres, Tigers, Royals advance to divisional round, Mets-Brewers to play do-or-die Game 3 1:07:42

27d ago1:07:42

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The 2024 MLB Postseason has gotten off to its usual wild ways in the best-of-three Wild Card series that have already seen three teams advance to the divisional round. The San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals completed their mini-sweeps on Wednesday night, while one series is going to a do-or-die Game 3 on Thursday. Jake Mintz an…

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Mets, Braves, Diamondbacks receive their postseason fate, National League Wild Card preview 1:04:13

29d ago1:04:13

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The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves played a doubleheader on Monday to determine who would get the final two Wild Card spots in the National League, while the Arizona Diamondbacks had to sit and hope for a sweep. Unfortunately after an epic game one and bland game two, the reigning NL champs were left without a seat in the playoff dance. Jake Mint…

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Mets-Braves to play for postseason spots, American League Wild Card series preview 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

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Going into the final weekend of the regular MLB season, the NL Wild Card picture was the last piece of the postseason puzzle to be put into place. However, due to the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves’ rainouts last week, it will take a doubleheader on Monday to determine who will be playing October baseball. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss…

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A’s last game in Oakland, current postseason situation, Dodgers & Yankees clinch their divisions 1:02:22

1M ago1:02:22

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On Thursday, the baseball world said goodbye to the Oakland A’s playing baseball at the Oakland Coliseum. While it was an extremely bittersweet day that ended with the Athletics securing a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers, fans of the yellow and green are now left without a baseball team to support and another team leaving Oakland. Jake Mintz and Jor…

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Padres triple play clincher, Tigers clawing at the Wild Card, Dbacks opening the door for Mets & Braves 50:58

1M ago50:58

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There’s always a reason to celebrate a postseason berth, but how the San Diego Padres did it on Tuesday night might have been one of the sweetest ways they could’ve ever imagined. While playing their archrival, the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Dodgers Stadium, the Padres turned the first-ever game-ending, postseason-spot-clinching triple play to seal th…

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Mets & Braves headed for a collision course, AL Wild Card is bonkers & Reds fire David Bell 55:10

1M ago55:10

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The final week of the 2024 regular season is upon us and while a few teams have booked their tickets to the postseason, there are still a couple spots up for grabs. With a few highly entertaining matchups coming up this week, the baseball world is surely in for an exciting end to the season. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the action fro…

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Shohei Ohtani reaches 50-50… and then some, plus the most compelling series coming up 1:08:46

1M ago1:08:46

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Shohei Ohtani not only established the 50-50 club on Thursday night, he also turned in what most are calling the best single-game offensive performance in the history of baseball. On this episode of the Baseball-Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the Ohtani’s monster game for the Dodgers, then they dig into what the other playo…

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Latest on AL & NL postseason races, drafting the best playoff rotations & an eventful night in Seattle 53:56

1M ago53:56

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With less than two weeks until the start of the 2024 MLB Postseason, things are finally starting to fall more in place. However, that doesn’t mean that everything is set in stone just yet. The NL and AL wild card teams are taking a turn for the more exciting and we here on the Baseball Bar-B-Cast are ready to break it all down for you. Jake Mintz a…

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Gerrit Cole’s intentional walk, Dodgers desperate for starting pitching, handicapping postseason races 1:02:04

1M ago1:02:04

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Over the weekend, the New York Yankees took care of business against the longtime rival Boston Red Sox. Their solid weekend has given the Bronx Bombers a firmer grasp on the AL East title crown. However, it wasn’t Aaron Judge’s go-ahead grand slam that had everyone around the league talking, it was Gerrit Cole issuing a bases-empty intentional walk…

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Kumar Rocker debuts, Aaron Judge losing ground in the MVP race, Mets-Braves postseason update 1:03:54

2M ago1:03:54

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The Texas Rangers defense of their World Series title from last season hasn’t gone as expected in 2024. However, there is reason for optimism in 2025, especially after getting a glimpse of their potential future ace making his MLB debut on Thursday night. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the performance from Kumar Rocker and his nasty sl…

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Brewers stand-out in the NL Central, Cubs' disappointing season so far & Twins sliding in postseason picture 59:13

2M ago59:13

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The Milwaukee Brewers came into the 2024 season with some big question marks about how this team would perform, especially considering it’s the first year under new manager Pat Murphy after longtime manager, Craig Counsell, left for the Chicago Cubs. However, the Brew-crew have responded to the critiques in a big way and their record shows it. Jord…

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Mets are the hottest team in baseball, Matt Chapman extension and Emmanuel Clase is elite 1:04:35

2M ago1:04:35

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The New York Mets are officially the hottest team in baseball. Since May 30th, they’ve gone 54-31, which is the best in baseball in that time, and they are now tied with the Atlanta Braves for the third and final National League wild card spot. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the unpredictable season from the Amazins under first time mana…

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Yankees have a closer problem, Ben Joyce throws 105.5 and Justin Verlander’s quest for 300 wins 56:27

2M ago56:27

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On Tuesday night in Arlington, the Texas Rangers won on a walk-off grand slam that saw Wyatt Langford taking New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes deep, which happened to be his 11th blown save of the season. The Yankees' closer has been the subject of ire for fans this season, with many calling for a needed change in who closes out games. Jake Mintz…

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Here come the Astros AGAIN, Phillies take care of the Braves, Yankees struggle vs. NL teams 48:27

2M ago48:27

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The Houston Astros have had a rollercoaster of a season, which in the month of May saw them 12 games under .500 and 8.5 games out of first place in the American League West. A lot has changed for the Stros since then. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman take a look at what’s gone right for the Astros that’s led them to a six-game lead in the division, w…

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Race to the postseason in September, explaining the waivers, Mark Cuban talking buying an MLB team 1:06:45

2M ago1:06:45

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With the calendar turning to September, we are entering the final stretch of the 2024 MLB regular season. And with that, the postseason picture is starting to shape up, but there are still some questions left to be asked about which teams will be playing October baseball for a chance to be crowned world champions. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman tak…

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Aaron Judge & Shohei Ohtani’s MVP stranglehold, Braves keep pace with Phillies, deGrom nearing return 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

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The 2024 AL & NL Most Valuable Player awards, as it stands, appear to be heading back to Aaron Judge for the second time and Shohei Ohtani for the third time in four years. However, the MVP race might not be as clear cut as the numbers are making it out to be thanks to two shortstops who are making a strong push for the end-of-year award. Jake Mint…

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Aaron Judge’s pursuit of 74 HRs, Shohei Ohtani looking at 50-50 and catching up on the weekend action 56:57

2M ago56:57

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It’s tough to be surprised by what Aaron Judge has done this season. After a down April, the New York Yankees captain has been unworldly at the dish, including hitting three more home runs this weekend to bring his MLB-season-leading total to 51 dingers. But is it possible for Judge to chase down Barry Bonds’ record of 73 home runs? Jake Mintz & Jo…

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Joey Votto retires, Mariners fire Scott Servais, Aaron Judge is on a whole other level 1:05:05

2M ago1:05:05

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When the Cincinnati Reds called up a young 23-year-old first baseman in 2007, nobody would have thought Joey Votto would turn into the player and personality that the game of baseball would fall in love with. Now, 17 years, 356 career home runs, six All-Star Game appearances and an MVP award later, Votto has decided to hang up his spikes for good. …

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Backyard Baseball makes a comeback, which players should represent their MLB team and examining new top 50 prospects 55:06

2M ago55:06

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There’s certain baseball news that will hit differently for each person. However, here on the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the announcement teaser featuring the return of the beloved Backyard Baseball game might be some of the biggest news of 2024. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss the return of the video game that many of this current generation grew…

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MLB Players’ Weekend, Little League Classic recap and one last Battle of the Bay in Oakland 42:40

2M ago42:40

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After a four year hiatus, MLB celebrated Players’ Weekend once again, allowing every player to show a little more personality on the field, whether by using customized bats and cleats to sharing stories harkening back to their childhood days of playing the game. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman recap the highlights from Players' weekend in baseball i…

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

3M 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 to 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' an…

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No 100-win team this season, firing up the panic meter, Rays recall super prospect Junior Caminero 58:22

3M ago58:22

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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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Mariners heating up and division races staying tight 47:08

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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 1:03:32

3M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

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

3M 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 1:21:01

3M ago1:21:01

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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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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The Dodgers are back, Bobby Witt Jr. had a weekend and Cooperstown has new inductees 56:50

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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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