Best Cal Cast Podcasts (2025)

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Best of Baseball Bar-B-Cast 2025: Pedro Martinez, Cal Ripken Jr., Jacob Wilson, Lucas Giolito and more! 57:48

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With the holiday season upon us and the end of the year within reach, it’s time to take a look back at the year that was with some of the best moments from the show in 2025. Come take a journey throughout the year and listen to some of the biggest names in baseball. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are first …

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Munetaka Murakami to the White Sox, Red Sox Trade For Wilson Contreras & Mets Trade Another Veteran 1:11:55

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The Chicago White Sox made a surprising signing right before Christmas when they agreed to a deal with Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. As his posting window was nearing a close, there was a thought that the big-time power bat might not find a team. However, Murakami will be taking his power stroke to the South Side. On this episode of Baseball …

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Tarik Skubal Joins Team USA, Alex Bregman Possibly Going Out West & Padres Make a Surprise Signing! 1:16:02

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With roughly three months until the start of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team USA’s pitching rotation just got a huge bump as they go for their second championship in the tournament. Tarik Skubal was announced as the latest starting pitcher added to the roster, and adding the reigning AL Cy Young might be the biggest addition they’ve had yet. …

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Loons Matchday Preview: The Wrap-Up with Andy and Jon 1:16:10

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Beat reporters Andy Greder and Jon Marthaler join Jonathan and Manny to discuss everything from incoming and outgoing players to the SuperDraft to the highs of the 2025 season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Munetaka Murakami Signing Soon, Free Agency Flurry & Examining World Baseball Classic Rosters 1:19:58

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There has been a lot of hype around Japanese superstar slugger Munetaka Murakami, as he was posted this offseason. With his posting nearing expiration, many are wondering which MLB team might make a move for the first baseman, or if there is a chance that he might not sign at all and stay in Japan for next season. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-…

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Pete Alonso Says “Good Morning, Baltimore” and Joins the Orioles, What’s Next for the Mets & Suarez Signs with Braves 1:17:23

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The Polar Bear has gone extinct in Queens as career New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has joined the Baltimore Orioles. A fan favorite for seven seasons—during which he set the franchise home run record, captured the single-season rookie home run record, and won multiple Home Run Derby titles—Alonso will be wearing orange and black next seaso…

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Episode 324: The Year of the Loon with Shari Ballard 44:06

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CEO (and 2025 Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year) Shari Ballard joins Zarek to talk through a historic 2025 season, the intersection of emotion and performance, and the 2027 league schedule change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Fallout of Edwin Díaz Dashing to the Dodgers, Scott Boras Holds Court at the Winter Meetings & White Sox Win Big 41:46

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Reactions are still coming in following the shocking news of Edwin Díaz leaving the New York Mets after six seasons and joining the reigning back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers. We’re starting to get a better picture of what led the All-Star closer to take his talents out west. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shu…

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BREAKING NEWS: Edwin Díaz signs with the Dodgers & Kyle Schwarber re-signs with the Phillies 38:10

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The annual baseball Winter Meetings were quiet — until suddenly they weren’t. Within a span of minutes, news broke that the Philadelphia Phillies had re-signed Kyle Schwarber, bringing him back to the City of Brotherly Love. While the move wasn’t entirely surprising, it was the news that followed that left the baseball world shaking. On this episod…

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2025 Baseball Winter Meetings Get Underway, Jeff Kent Elected to Hall of Fame & Sonny Gray vs. the Yankees 57:38

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The 2025 edition of the baseball winter meetings is officially underway in Orlando, Florida, and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast crew is on the scene. This is normally the week when deals start to bloom and big free agents are plucked from the tree. Just last year we saw Juan Soto and the New York Mets agree to a deal, as well as Max Fried joining the New …

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Lucas Giolito Talks Being a Free Agent, 2025 Red Sox Season + Barry Bonds & Roger Clemens’ Last Shot at the Hall of Fame 1:27:09

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There aren’t many debates hotter than who should and shouldn’t be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. While members of the BBWAA are tasked with voting on the standard ballot, the veterans committee votes on a smaller ballot to determine whether those who fell through the cracks will ultimately achieve baseball immortality. On this episode of B…

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Dylan Cease Lands Mega Deal with Blue Jays, Red Sox Trade for Sonny Gray & Relievers on the Move 1:21:39

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The Toronto Blue Jays made a major impact on the baseball world when they won the AL pennant and came within a game of winning the World Series this past season. However, just because they got so close to a title doesn’t mean they didn’t see room for improvement, and with one fell swoop, they found themselves a new potential ace for their rotation.…

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2025 MLB Time Capsule: Ohtani’s Special Pillow, Baseball Pope, Misiorowski’s Charizard & Yankees’ Torpedo Bats 1:35:03

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The 2025 Major League Baseball season was one of the most memorable in recent history. From the Los Angeles Dodgers becoming the first repeat champions since the New York Yankees’ ’90s dynasty to the incredible run that brought the Toronto Blue Jays to their first World Series since 1993, it’s time to look back at the unforgettable moments from the…

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Loons Matchday Preview: Onto the Next 39:04

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Manny and Jonathan recap a strong effort to end the season in San Diego and look ahead to a tough but exciting 2026 schedule. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Mets and Rangers swap vets, Tatsuya Imai says no to the Dodgers & Steinbrenner talks Yankees money 1:10:10

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The New York Mets and the Texas Rangers made a splashy deal on Sunday night that saw Brandon Nimmo and Marcus Semien trade places. Nimmo, who has been with the Mets organization since 2011, will head to Arlington, while the three-time All-Star, two-time Gold Glover and Silver Slugger winner Semien takes his defensive specialty to Flushing. On this …

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Everything you need to know about Murakami, Imai and Okamoto + qualifying-offer surprises 1:41:12

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Every MLB offseason there seems to be a new Japanese baseball sensation set to take Major League Baseball by storm. With the arrivals of Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, teams are hoping to find similar superstars across the globe to help bolster their chances of bringing home a championship. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz an…

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Episode 323: The Goal Approach with Tom Fawdry 24:41

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Goalkeeping coach Tom Fawdry joins Zarek to talk about his path to Minnesota and the specifics of both playing and coaching such a vital position. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Loons Matchday Preview: The League's Latest with Andrew Wiebe 1:09:34

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MLS reporter Andrew Wiebe joins Manny and Jonathan to discuss World Cup qualifiers, the schedule flip, and the Loons' upcoming showdown in San Diego. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Needs for every MLB team this offseason, big questions for free agents + Mariners bring back Josh Naylor 1:19:39

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With the General Manager Meetings all wrapped up, the groundwork is being laid for what is sure to be a busy offseason. After the Los Angeles Dodgers captured back-to-back World Series titles, teams are aiming to knock them off their throne and every club has needs to make that happen. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan S…

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Judge edges out Raleigh and repeats as MVP with Ohtani, Skenes-Yankees report + Scott Boras at it again 1:21:03

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As the winners were announced for the end-of-year MLB awards, there weren’t many surprises regarding who would take home hardware this season. However, the one race everyone speculated about—the American League MVP—finally delivered an answer on Thursday night. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the ext…

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Loons Matchday Preview: A Game to Remember with Cal Williams 1:05:07

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Commentator Cal Williams joins Manny and Jonathan to recap a cinematic Seattle game, bounce around the rest of the league, and look ahead to USMNT friendlies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Latest on MLB’s Gambling Scandal with Emmanuel Clase, Judge vs. Raleigh One More Time & Rookie of the Year Winners 1:14:28

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On Sunday, charges were announced stemming from alleged gambling misconduct involving Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz. Both pitchers have been charged with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy, among other charges, and each could face up to 65 years in prison. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Ja…

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The future of the Blue Jays after their World Series run, Rockies make a shocking hire + Good Bad Uggla returns 1:21:50

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When the Toronto Blue Jays went on their miracle postseason run that landed them just two outs shy of winning the World Series, very few believed they’d be in that position during the regular season. However, after falling just short of the ultimate goal, the question now remains: where do the Jays go from here? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Ca…

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Episode 322: The Road to the Loons with Dennis Lawrence 27:06

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Assistant Coach Dennis Lawrence joins Zarek to reminisce on his soccer journey, from Trinidad to Wrexham A.F.C and all the way to Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Dodgers celebrate their title, the lingering effects of LA winning another World Series & players opting in 1:05:46

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The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their ninth franchise championship this past Saturday and by Monday afternoon, they were celebrating their title back home with a victory parade. As the organization enjoyed its winnings with Dodgers Nation, many are left wondering how long this current dynasty will continue. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, …

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Loons Matchday Preview: The Big Game 3 41:20

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Manny and Jonathan recap the Twos' playoff run, take a brief look around the league, and home in on the upcoming make-or-break matchup against Seattle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Dodgers repeat as World Series champions, Yamamoto named MVP & win incredible Game 7 1:00:57

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For the first time since the New York Yankees’ 90s dynasty, baseball has a back-to-back champion — and it’s the Los Angeles Dodgers. After falling into a 3–2 hole in this World Series, the Dodgers went into Toronto, won Games 6 and 7 and captured their ninth title in franchise history. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan S…

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Episode 321: The Road to Success with Logan Dorsey 25:23

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MNUFC2 striker Logan Dorsey joins Zarek to talk all things Twos, from the pressure of the pros to the team's unprecedented playoff run. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 320: The Pregame Pep Talk with Cameron Knowles 21:51

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Assistant Coach Cam Knowles joins Zarek to touch on the Twos, recap the Loons' most consistent season so far, and look ahead to a make-or-break Game 2 in Seattle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Trey Yesavage’s historic World Series start has Blue Jays one win away from title + Game 6 in Toronto preview 47:38

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The 2025 edition of the World Series has taken some serious twists and turns, including the historic 18-inning Game 3. However, what the baseball world witnessed in Game 5 was something that nobody — including the Toronto Blue Jays — could’ve possibly imagined. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about …

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Loons Matchday Preview: Live from Brit’s with Dayne St. Clair 1:04:09

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Dayne joins Manny and Jonathan at a live recording at Brit’s Pub to talk playoffs, Goalkeeper of the Year finalists, and the big PK win over Seattle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ohtani mashes, Freeman walks it off in 18th to give Dodgers 2-1 World Series lead 56:59

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays knew that Game 3 of this World Series would be pivotal, but neither could have imagined it would take 18 innings to decide a winner. However, that’s exactly what happened, as the Dodgers pulled out a victory to take a 2-1 series lead. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shu…

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Dodgers and Blue Jays take one game each in Toronto as World Series shifts to Los Angeles 49:02

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The 2025 edition of the World Series got off to a raucous start after the Toronto Blue Jays took Game 1 with an offensive blitz, leaving everyone wondering if this could be the year the Commissioner's Trophy lands in Canada. However, Yoshinobu Yamamoto put those early thoughts to rest with his Game 2 gem that helped the Los Angeles Dodgers even the…

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Episode 319: The Season Before Seattle with Dayne St. Clair and Michael Boxall 26:57

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Dayne St. Clair and Michael Boxall join Zarek to discuss the 2025 regular season, international duty, and all things playoffs .. and fantasy football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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2025 World Series Preview: Can the Dodgers repeat as champions? Will the Blue Jays win their first title since 1993? 1:07:21

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When the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners this past Monday night, they punched their ticket to their first Fall Classic since 1993. Game 7 delivered everything a baseball fan could want, including George Springer’s go-ahead three-run home run — the difference-maker that will live forever in Toronto sports history. Now, they face off …

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Loons Matchday Preview: The Wild Western Conference with Tom Bogert 58:14

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MLS insider Tom Bogert joins Manny and Jonathan to talk about a crazy Decision Day and look ahead to the Round One matchups across the league. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ohtani’s greatest game ever sends Dodgers back to the World Series + ALCS comes down to Game 7 51:19

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When Shohei Ohtani hit the 50-50 milestone last season in Miami, many thought it was one of the greatest single performances in baseball history. Little did they know, Ohtani would go on to deliver an even more impressive feat in a series-clinching game that sent his Los Angeles Dodgers back to the World Series, just one year after winning the Comm…

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Loons Matchday Preview: Postseason Predictions with Dan Terhaar 47:51

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ESPN 1500 commentator Dan Terhaar joins Manny and Jonathan to talk everything from USMNT to Decision Day to MLS year-end awards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Dodgers on verge of back-to-back NL titles, Blue Jays even ALCS to guarantee a series return to Toronto 49:57

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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night and are now just one win away from repeating as National League champions, with hopes of back-to-back World Series titles in their sight. The Brew Crew will need to channel some of the 2004 Boston Red Sox magic to overcome their 0–3 deficit but it won’t be easy, especially con…

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Episode 318: The Keys to Consistency with Anthony Markanich 25:42

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Wingback Anthony Markanich sits down with Zarek to talk about his scoring spree, striking a balance between work and play, and fantasy football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Dodgers’ brilliant pitching sinks Brewers to 0-2 NLCS hole + Mariners two wins away from 1st World Series berth 55:55

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The Milwaukee Brewers won the most games this season with their impressive and dynamic play on the field. However, when the Los Angeles Dodgers came to American Family Field two days ago, they arrived with two elite starting pitchers, hoping to shut down the Brew Crew and return to LA in the driver’s seat. That is exactly what happened. On this epi…

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Episode 317: It's Twos Time with Jeremy Hall 24:48

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MNUFC2 Head Coach Jeremy Hall joins Zarek to recap the Twos' successful season and pivot to a postseason mindset as the team approaches their first playoffs berth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Mariners take Game 1 of ALCS, Brewers & Dodgers set for NLCS clash + Cubs-Tigers postmortem 1:06:53

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After the epic 15-inning ALDS Game 5 classic that saw the Seattle Mariners take down the Detroit Tigers, the Toronto Blue Jays were set to take on a tired M’s club in the ALCS. However, the Mariners proved them wrong and shocked the baseball world by taking down Toronto on the road and grabbing an early 1-0 series advantage. On this episode of the …

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Dodgers walk-off into the NLCS, Cubs force Game 5 with Brewers & Tigers-Mariners set for Friday showdown 53:07

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have booked their 8th trip to the National League Championship Series since 2013 by walking off in the bottom of the 11th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies. While Dodgers fans celebrated advancing, it was Orion Kerkering and the rest of Philly left wondering what if. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mi…

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Blue Jays eliminate the Yankees, Tigers-M’s go to Game 5 and Phillies & Cubs force Game 4 in NLDS 54:55

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The Toronto Blue Jays are the first team to punch their ticket to the League Championship Series after knocking out the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. It’ll be the first time since 2016 that Canada’s team will be playing for the AL pennant. However, their opponent is still up in the air, with a massive Game 5 set to take place on Friday. On t…

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Loons Matchday Preview: Playoff Possibilities with Jon Marthaler 43:12

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Jon Marthaler joins Jonathan and Manny to talk possible playoff opponents, Ramsay's formation switch-up, and the continued success of Anthony Markanich as the top-scoring defender in the league. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Yankees on the brink of elimination, Mariners win first home postseason game since ’01 & Dodgers take early NLDS lead 58:43

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Episode 316: Immediate Impact with Nectarios Triantis 16:24

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Cam Schlittler's historic night leads Yankees to ALDS + Wild Card recap & ALDS/NLDS previews 1:20:24

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October is when MLB legends are made and Thursday night a Yankee came through with a legendary performance to close out the Wild Card round. The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox to move on to the ALDS behind a historic performance from Cam Schlittler. He became the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to throw eight scoreless innings…

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Episode 315: The Foundation with Hassani Dotson 23:23

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Back on the active roster after injury, Hassani Dotson joins Zarek to discuss team dynamics, his recovery process, and what keeps him going through it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.