Best Jordan Shusterman Podcasts (2025)

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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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13h ago38:10

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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

1d ago57:38

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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

6d ago1:27:09

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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

12d ago1:35:03

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

15d ago1:10:10

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

22d ago1:19:39

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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

26d ago1:21:03

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

29d ago1:14:28

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

1M ago1:05:46

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

1M ago1:00:57

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

1M ago56:59

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

2M ago1:07:21

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

2M ago51:19

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

2M ago49:57

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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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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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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

2M ago54:55

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

2M ago58:43

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

2M ago1:20:24

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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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2025 MLB Postseason Wild Card round preview + Mets and Astros don’t make the cut 1:34:41

2M ago1:34:41

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The 2025 MLB Postseason is set to get underway on Tuesday, and after a wild regular season of action, the field is finally set. The Wild Card round features exciting and intriguing matchups that are sure to get the playoffs off to a bang. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss all the storylines heading into the first round of the postseason, inc…

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Final weekend of the regular season: AL East & Central up for grabs, Mets barely holding onto NL Wild Card spot 1:05:23

3M ago1:05:23

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After 159 games have been played and settled, the final weekend slate of the 2025 MLB regular season is upon us, and there is plenty of drama set to unfold. With a few postseason spots still up for grabs, as well as a couple of division crowns, we’re sure to be in for a memorable finish to an unforgettable regular season of baseball. Jake Mintz and…

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Guardians eye historic comeback, Tigers & Mets watch postseason dreams slip and Mariners take AL West control 1:10:41

3M ago1:10:41

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For the majority of the 2025 MLB season, the American League Central saw the Detroit Tigers maintain a healthy division lead, holding off any potential challengers. However, the Cleveland Guardians have stormed back from 15.5 games behind to cut the Tigers' lead down to just one game with one week left to play. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman disc…

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Clayton Kershaw announces retirement & Cubs clinch playoffs 1:12:48

3M ago1:12:48

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Clayton Kershaw is officially retiring after the 2025 season. The Dodgers legend announced Thursday that this is his last season and tonight will be his last regular season home start. Guest host Dani Wexelman joins Jake Mintz to discuss the future Hall of Famer's 18-year career with the Dodgers. They take a look back at the impressive accomplishme…

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Cal Raleigh continues historic season, Shohei Ohtani joins another 50-50 club & a new Blue Jays phenom has arrived 1:03:12

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There are many eye-catching storylines from the 2025 MLB season, but one that remains a captivating tale as we approach the postseason is the historic run by the man simply known as “Big Dumper.” On Tuesday night, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh set a new single-season record for most home runs hit by a switch hitter, surpassing the immortal M…

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Rivalries with playoff implications + Mariners move into first & more! 1:04:45

3M ago1:04:45

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Two weeks are left in MLB's regular season and the postseason picture is starting to become a bit more clear. A couple of rivalry matchups had playoff implications as the Yankees defeated the Red Sox and the Dodgers defeated the Giants. Three of the four teams currently sit in playoff positions while the Giants are just 1.5 games out of the final N…

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X-factors for the postseason stretch, Phillies mop the Mets & Yankees announce Anthony Volpe’s injury 1:10:56

3M ago1:10:56

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As we enter the final stretch of the 2025 regular season, teams are making a push to lock up their spots in the postseason. With so much on the line—including divisional crowns and potential byes—there are a few players who need to step up for their clubs to have the best chance in October. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman make their picks for whic…

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Pedro Martinez joins to talk battling Bonds & Jeter + Schwarber hits HR #50 1:13:53

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Kyle Schwarber added to his historic career on Tuesday night, placing himself among the Philadelphia Phillies greats when he launched his 50th home run of the season. He is only the second Philly to accomplish this feat. The other is Phillies legend Ryan Howard, who owns the franchise record of 58 home runs in a season. The Phillies also placed the…

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Dodgers weekend meltdown + Wild Card race check-in & weekend recap 1:13:13

3M ago1:13:13

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As the 2025 MLB regular season begins to wind down, the division and Wild Card races are tightening up and each game is increasing in importance. The NL West is the closest of all the division races, with the Los Angeles Dodgers holding a one-game lead over the San Diego Padres after the Dodgers dropped two of three over the weekend. One of those l…

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World Series team draft, Framber Valdez’s questionable cross-up & the Dodgers' struggles in Pittsburgh 1:13:57

3M ago1:13:57

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Many teams hope that their season ends with raising the Commissioner’s Trophy and being crowned World Series champions, but only one will be successful. It’s time to take a look at which teams, as it stands right now, have the best chance to be the last team standing when all the dust settles. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take turns drafting th…

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One big question for every postseason team, Rangers in the mix + notable September call-ups 1:13:42

3M ago1:13:42

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As the calendar turns to September, the entire baseball world’s sights are set on the 2025 Postseason and who will ultimately be crowned champion. While the playoff field is becoming more clear, there are still some notable questions that will need to be answered down the stretch. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman ask one big question for every post…

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Kyle Schwarber’s incredible 4-HR game, another top pitching prospect debuts & a problem for the Brewers 1:02:47

3M ago1:02:47

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After getting swept by the New York Mets this week, the Philadelphia Phillies were looking for a way to jumpstart their final push toward an NL East title at home—and were given an incredible boost on Thursday night. Kyle Schwarber swatted four home runs, a feat that has only been accomplished 21 times in MLB history, helping propel the Phillies to…

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Cal Ripken Jr. joins the show + 2026 schedule release and most famous sport & celebrity couple 1:21:52

3M ago1:21:52

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The 2025 MLB season has not even reached the postseason yet, but we already have the schedule for what the 2026 season is going to look like. That schedule was released on Tuesday with some very notable takeaways. The season will get started in primetime with an Opening Night on Wednesday, March 25th as the New York Yankees fly across the country t…

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Dodgers & Padres tied for NL West lead, Red Sox dominate Yankees & weekend recap 1:13:40

4M ago1:13:40

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The 2024 season saw the New York Yankees go to the World Series and the Boston Red Sox fail to make the playoffs. One year later, the Red Sox have beaten the Yankees in eight of their ten matchups and lead the AL Wild Card race by a half game over the Yankees. Three of the Boston wins came this weekend as Boston took three of four from the Yankees …

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Orioles extend Samuel Basallo, MLB TV rights situation & Red Sox vs. Yankees 1:16:18

4M ago1:16:18

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The Baltimore Orioles have extended Samuel Basallo a week into his major league career. The 21-year-old reportedly agreed to an eight-year, $67 million extension that can max out at $88.5 million with incentives. The Orioles seem to like what they see in the young catcher, but that leads to questioning what will become of Adley Rutschman. Nothing w…

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Kyle Tucker gets benched, Shane Bieber to return from UCL tear & Brian Anderson joins the show 1:10:37

4M ago1:10:37

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Kyle Tucker was in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 15, playing in an unforgettable MLB All-Star Game. Just over a month later, Tucker finds himself headed to the bench amidst a cacophony of boos. The All-Star has not been putting up All-Star type numbers. He has been hitting a dismal .160 average in August and has not hit a home run since July 19. Tucker…

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Dodgers sweep Padres, Commissioner Manfred talks expansion and realignment & weekend recap 1:14:24

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The San Diego Padres walked into Dodger Stadium, on Friday, with a one-game lead in the NL West over the Los Angeles Dodgers. They left, on Sunday, two games behind the Dodgers after being swept over the weekend. The Padres struggled at the plate in the series. Is this a sign of an improving pitching staff for the Dodgers? Jake Mintz and Jordan Shu…

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Padres overtake Dodgers in NL West before weekend showdown + Mookie Betts interview 1:14:34

4M ago1:14:34

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The Los Angeles Dodgers sat on top of the NL West with a nine game cushion, on July 3rd, and looked ready to run away with the division. Not even a month and a half later they've fallen out of first place after going 12-21 in that timespan. In the same timespan, the San Diego Padres have gone 23-12 and taken sole possession of first place in the NL…

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Pete Alonso breaks Mets home run record, Ohtani in hot water again & MLB's top prospects 1:12:50

4M ago1:12:50

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A polar bear walks into a ball park and hits a home run. No this isn't the beginning of a joke, it's just another day at Citi Field as Pete Alonso, nicknamed Polar Bear, hit two home runs on Tuesday against the Braves. What was special this time, especially with the first home run he hit in the bottom of the third inning, was Alonso breaking the Me…

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Brewers serve payback to Mets, Dodgers getting help from IL & deflated Cubs fall to rival Cardinals 1:17:31

4M ago1:17:31

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Heading into the weekend, the Milwaukee Brewers had revenge on their minds for the last time they played the New York Mets at home. The Mets staged a dramatic comeback in the 2024 postseason and knocked out the Brew Crew. However, things were a little different this time in Milwaukee, with the Brewers dishing out a sweep of the Amazin’s. Jordan Shu…

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Roman Anthony extension, Jen Pawol to make MLB history, Andrew Vaughn's rebirth & more 1:09:25

4M ago1:09:25

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By the time Roman Anthony is 30 years old, he will have made well over $100 million on MLB contracts alone. This stems from the Boston Red Sox latest extension which the 21-year-old rookie signed for eight years and $130 million. That number could go even higher if he hits certain markers. The earliest Anthony would be able to hit free agency is 20…

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2025 free agent rankings, questions from the mailbag & Heart and Hustle Awards 1:18:08

4M ago1:18:08

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Jake's 2025 free agent rankings are in. Is Kyle Schwarber really ahead of Pete Alonso? Guest host, Bailey Freeman, aka Foolish Baseball, pinch hits for Jordan Shusterman and gives his thoughts on Jake's list. Where does he agree and disagree with the rankings mid-season? The Yankees lost again, and this time Aaron Judge was in the lineup. The guys …

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Yankees swept, Red Sox and Brewers sweep & a weekend recap 1:10:05

4M ago1:10:05

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The post-trade deadline MLB season got off to an inauspicious start for the New York Yankees as they flew down to Miami and got swept by the Marlins. That was the first time in franchise history that the Marlins swept the Yankees. Miami is now back to .500 while the Yankees have fallen to third in the AL East. Although New York still owns one of th…

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2025 MLB Trade Deadline Reaction Show: Carlos Correa, Eugenio Suárez & Mason Miller dealt! 1:48:20

4M ago1:48:20

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On Thursday, every MLB team set out to finalize their rosters for a potential postseason push or to revitalize their organizations with pieces that might help in the future. As trades poured in before the 6 p.m. ET deadline, the Baseball Bar-B-Cast was there to react and respond to the flurry of moves. Jack Mintz and Jordan Shusterman shared their …

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Bryce Harper vs. Rob Manfred, Emmanuel Clase put on leave & Remembering Ryne Sandberg 50:59

4M ago50:59

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Tensions were high in Philadelphia last week when Rob Manfred conducted his annual meeting with the Phillies. These meetings are something he does with each team every year. Although it is reported the words "salary cap" were not mentioned, the discussion of the "game's economics" caused Bryce Harper to confront Manfred and cuss him out. Jake and J…