Baseball Bar-B-Cast

With the Midsummer Classic set to take place in Atlanta at Truist Park on July 15th, today is the day that All-Star Game ballots have dropped—and it’s up to the public to make their choices. While some players might be locks to start the game (looking at you, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani), there are a few sports that could see some interesting position battles. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman go down the ballots for the American and National League squads, making their picks for who they think should be voted in as starters. They wonder if Juan Soto can beat out an impressive trio of NL outfielders, why Dave Roberts could be selective with his Los Angeles Dodgers players and whether Rafael Devers even bothers to bring a glove with him to Atlanta. Later on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys examine the weird season that the Atlanta Braves are having—and why it’s oddly similar to the Boston Red Sox—before going around the league to discuss all the injury news surrounding the Houston Astros and New York Mets, among other teams. They close the show with the latest news surrounding the Men’s and Women’s College World Series. (3:38) - AL All-Star starting squad (20:54) - NL All-Star starting squad (40:29) - What’s up with the Braves? (56:45) - BBQ Boo Boo List updates (1:07:26) - College World Series news Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

Could the best hitter on the Kansas City Royals have been sitting in the minor leagues this season? Everyone is about to find out as one of the top prospects in baseball, Jac Caglianone, gets the call. Jake and Jordan reflect on his impressive collegiate career and discuss how it may translate in the majors. Even some of the best athletes in the world get sleepy at work. Shohei Ohtani was caught falling asleep in the dugout during a World Series rematch vs. the New York Yankees this weekend. Jake, who may or may not have slept through his alarm before recording this episode, has some (hypocritical?) thoughts on what happened in LA. A full weekend of baseball with sweeps, mops and even some college drama occurred. The guys give a full recap on all that happened in the world of baseball. Start off your week with the Baseball Bar-B-Cast (1:51) - How Sweep It Is (2:46) - Blue Jays mop A's (10:18) - Brewers sweep Phillies (20:02) - Mets sweep Rockies (24:11) - Orioles sweep White Sox (30:44) - Tigers over Royals (32:40) - Jac Calgianone called up (37:35) - Mariners over Twins (41:07) - Nats over Diamonbacks (44:57) - Dodgers over Yankees (51:48) - Shohei falls asleep (55:02) - Turbo Mode (1:05:18) - College Baseball (1:09:24) - Lou Gehrig Day Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

The Boston Red Sox are 27-31 with May coming to a close and what was a season that started with optimism is beginning to sink into a sour reality as the season pushes past its one-third mark. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about Boston's floundering 2025 campaign, the issues with roster construction and how manager Alex Cora isn't entirely to blame. Can the Red Sox pull out of their early-season hole? Will fortunes change after their first series against the New York Yankees next week? Only time will tell, but it's hard to be optimistic about their chances this season sitting at 4th in the AL East. Meanwhile out west, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a trade! The guys explain the reasoning behind acquiring Cincinnati Reds reliever Alexis Diaz for prospect Mike Villani. Diaz, who was an All-Star just two seasons ago has regressed significantly, but with the injuries throughout LA's pitching staff, the move made sense for both sides. Closing out the episode, Jake and Jordan dive further into the mechanics of the bullpen phone before closing out the week with a new edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla where pitching injuries reign supreme, the MLB partners with the AUSL & the Miami Marlins have a new baserunning tactic in the minor leagues. (2:25) - Are the Boston Red Sox cooked? (22:15) - Dodgers trade for Alexis Diaz (27:40) - Previewing Dodgers/Yankees rematch series (36:40) - More bullpen phone questions (41:30) - The Good, The Bad, The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

Have the Dodgers lost their claim as the best team in baseball? After a few rough weeks, they are no longer in the lead of the National League. Jake is on the road this week, visiting Jordan in Cleveland where the Dodgers are facing the Guardians and so far have taken two of three. The guys give a live report from what they’ve seen so far as the defending champs visit northeast Ohio. You have questions and we have answers! Jake and Jordan reach into the mailbag to discuss a few fan questions including about bullpen phones, players announcing they are joining Team USA & more. According to Tom Hanks, there’s no crying in baseball. It seems Jake is not the only person that disagrees with this sentiment. The guys discuss tears on the infield, a walk-off grand slam, animals on the field at a ball game and more news from around the league. Join us for this mid-week edition of Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (3:02) - Dodgers update from Cleveland (20:40) - Guardians update (42:14) - Around the league (44:38) - Ronny Simon tears (48:39) - Christian Yelich (51:13) - Bryce Harper hit (53:31) - Animals on the field Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

The Detroit Tigers' ace continued to mesmerize the league, and a raucous Detroit crowd, over weekend with a career day. The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal, threw his first career complete game shutout on Sunday. Jake and Jordan dive into the impressive 13 strikeout performance that saw the final pitch of the game reach 102.6 mph. Also, Ohtani stepped onto the mound in New York with a crowd of both teams, the media and others looking on. In a big step towards his return to pitching, Shohei Ohtani took his first live bullpen since 2023. Jake witnessed it live and talks about where the Dodgers' superstar goes from here. Plus, the guys give you a recap of every series from the weekend. Join us on this Memorial Day at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (2:37) - Tarik Skubal (21:01) - Cardinals sweep Diamondbacks (33:18) - Rays sweep Blue Jays (36:37) - Mets/Dodgers (40:52) - Shohei Ohtani pitching (57:01) - Yankees/Rockies (1:00:19) - Astros/Mariners (1:02:02) - Orioles/Red Sox (1:04:35) - Padres/Braves (1:06:04) - Turbo Mode Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

New York vs. Boston always provides baseball drama. But this week, it wasn’t the Yankees & Red Sox doing the honors. The New York Mets, of all teams, brought the sizzle to Fenway in a wild mid-week series that saw Walker Buehler get ejected and Alex Cora breaking the dugout phone…all while Juan Soto continues to slump. Jake and Jordan dive into all the drama from the Boston/New York series this week. Plus, the season nears its one-third mark, the guys give their take on who is in command for awards at the end of the season, and if they think those picks will stay the same come year’s end. Can Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani repeat as AL and NL MVPs, or will new entrants challenge them for the respective league crowns? Finally, a new edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla is here to close out the week, featuring Rich Hill, the possibility of baseball going to NBC and the OMG sign making a debut in San Diego, of all places. (2:15) - Red Sox/Mets (25:48) - Awards Check-in (43:22) - Why haven't you homered yet? (51:01) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

Spring cleaning was in full effect in the MLB over 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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

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 Baez is back. Jake and Jordan discuss the new and improved Javier Baez 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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

The Pope is a baseball fan! Pope Leo XIV was elected on 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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

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 Tristan 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 Tristan 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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

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 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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

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 what 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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

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: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_