Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, and Anthony Rendon are all set to miss time after they each suffered injuries within the span of 24 hours. In addition to that, the Angels have now lost six of their past seven games and are four games out of the Wild Card. Jake and Jordan break down how bad things are looking for the Angels and discuss what their path to the playoffs might look like. Then, the boys break down everything that you need to know about this weekend’s 2023 MLB draft, include how exactly the draft works, who they think will go one overall, and who are some other names that we need to keep an eye out for.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 All-Star Game and the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game rosters are out, and they are majestic. Jake and Jordan have some things to say about these All-Star picks… as well as these All-Star snubs. Plus, the two review the weekend series sweeps for the Braves and Red Sox, the 100-or-Die spectacle of the Aroldis Chapman trade, and Alek Manoah’s first televised pitching appearance in over a month.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Domingo German was likely the most imperfect pitcher to ever throw a perfect game. Jake and Jordan break down exactly why German doesn't deserve to be celebrated for his accomplishments. Then, the boys are joined by LSU catcher Hayden Travinski, the man who caught the final out in the Tigers’ National Championship win against Florida earlier this week. Finally, the guys highlight a very special accomplishment by 58-year-old Barry Bonds in this weeks edition of “The Good, The Bad, and the Uggla.”Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

This week, Shohei Ohtani delivered yet another historic performance in which he hit 2 homers and struck out 10. Jake and Jordan break down the unique talent that is Shohei Ohtani and debate over whether he’s more impressive as a pitcher or batter. Then, the boys talk about one of the best teams in baseball, the Atlanta Braves, and the performance of Ronald Acuna Jr. Finally, Daniel Alvarez of El Extrabase joins the guys to talk about the rise of the Miami Marlins and their young stars, including Jazz Chisholm Jr, Eury Perez, and Luis Arraez. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

After a transatlantic weekend of baseball, Jake and Jordan break down the randomness of the Angels vs Rockies series, dissect the issues surrounding both New York teams, and highlight the early career performance of Marlins stud pitcher Eury Perez; a 20-year-old Dominican ace who is putting up historic numbers yet is still somehow flying under the radar. Then, the boys rank all the newly released City Connect jerseys and design their own jerseys for each of the remaining teams. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseballCity Connect Jerseys: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31631004/ranking-mlb-city-connect-uniforms Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Midseason is almost here! Jake and Jordan share the six things that have shocked them the most as we approach the actual halfway point of the 2023 season. Then the boys contemplate why we play baseball in London as they preview the Cubs/Cardinals Series and recall the unforgettable beautiful disaster of a series between the Red Sox and the Yankees in 2019. We wonder what’s going on with Wander and finish off with the Good, the Bad, and the Uggla for the week.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Joey Votto is back! And baseball is better. After almost a year on the sidelines, Cincinnati's favorite Canadian returned to the lineup for the red-hot Reds. Jake and Jordan celebrate his return and speak about Votto’s long-term relationship with the city. Then, the boys break down Victor Wembanyama’s wild first pitch and diagnose what went wrong (most things) with his delivery, debate over who is the best pitcher in the world right now, and say “Sorry To Your Mentions” to Anthony DiComo after he tweeted about "Blood for Mets Tickets."Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan recap another incredible weekend of baseball and break down how the Reds and the Giants have been so good as of late. Then, the boys debate over whether we’re seeing too many Red Sox/Yankees match-ups on Sunday Night Baseball, provide a talent overview for former guest of the show Henry Davis who is set to make his debut for the Pirates this week, and read out an incredible Father’s Day related listener e-mail. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Rob Manfred addressed the media earlier this week about A’s fans following the “Reverse Boycott”, as well as MLB’s handling of Pride Month. Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post joins Jake and Jordan to break down Manfred’s comments and Major League Baseball's relationship with its fan bases of all demographics, and talk about Manfred’s standing as MLB Commissioner. Plus, Jake, Jordan, and Chelsea touch on the disasters that have been the Kansas City Royals and the St Louis Cardinals, marvel at the unmistakable talent of Shohei Ohtani, and reminisce about a chocolate sauce-covered Dan Uggla.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Oakland Athletics fans conducted a ”Reverse Boycott” earlier this week in an attempt to get the owners to sell the team. But what does that actually accomplish? Jake and Jordan break it down, along with A’s fan Kyle Madson who was one of the 28,000 (!) fans in attendance. Then, Jake and Jordan dive into an incredibly underwhelming Subway Series, celebrate the resurgence of Gary Sanchez and Aaron Hicks, marvel at Gunnar Henderson’s Grand Slam, and ask the burning question: What would a hypothetical “Unimmaculate Inning” be? (And the answer is not "maculate".)Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

After a week of cycling through the mountains of France (not a baseball metaphor, an actual trip), Jake has returned to a world of hate-free, passion-free Yankees-Red Sox matchups, eulogies of the Mets season, and the unstoppable wave of destruction from Elly de la Cruz. Plus, while Jake's still on European time - how difficult it is to buy a championship in baseball, compared to what Manchester City did in the Champions League? Finally, Jake lists out all of the baseball news that filtered to him through the French press, and asks Jordan to fill in les blancs.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

With the college baseball and softball postseasons in full swing, Jordan is joined by Emma Baccellieri of Sports Illustrated to break down the dominant Oklahoma Sooners softball program, and explain why their villainy is a good thing for the sport. Then, Jordan and Emma tell us how surprised they are about the capitulation of the New York Mets, analyze the trade that went down between a fan and Elly De La Cruz for his first home run ball, and investigate the names of each of our toes for reasons we promise are related to baseball. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Alex Rodriguez is one of the most polarizing figures in MLB history, but regardless of what you think of him, there’s no denying that he is one of the best to ever do it. This week, Jake got to sit down with the 14x All-Star to talk about what statistic he’s the proudest of from his career, the importance of fundamentals, his unlikely appreciation of the sac bunt, the Red-Sox-Yankees rivalry, taking the subway to Yankee Stadium and more. Then, Jake and Jordan break down the interview and discuss the entire experience of meeting with a figure of A-Rod’s magnitude. Plus, we can't ignore - Jordan gives his report on the debut of super prospect Elly De La Cruz.Alex Rodriguez is partnering with OraPharma to help fight gum disease by raising awareness about this chronic, misunderstood, and underdiagnosed disease. According to the American Dental Association, gum disease affects nearly half of Americans over 30 and is more common in our Latino community.To learn more, visit www.orapharma.com Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

With Jake deep in the mountains of France, it’s a Shusterman Family BBQ as Jordan is joined by his brother David. The two break down the biggest results from the weekend, play “What’s His Deal?” where David asks Jordan about a handful players and what... their deal is, and then the Shustermii sit down with Jesse Dougherty from the Washington Post about Stephen Strasburg’s continued injury issues, and the absolute severity of "severe nerve damage".Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 #ALLSTARBALLOTSZN! Which means one lucky Oakland Athletic is getting "All-Star" written on his Baseball Reference page forever. Jake and Jordan give their All-Star nominations at each position for the AL and NL, but also fill out a separate ballot with the funniest possible All-Star picks, because baseball is fun. Plus, the guys touch on the Diamondbacks' impressive mop of the Rockies, and break down bootlegged movie snacks and Rod Carew’s hilarious tweet in “The Good, the Bad, and the Uggla.”Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

In the wake of the Dodgers inviting The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to a game earlier this week, multiple players who identify as Catholics have come out and expressed their concern with the group being given a platform at baseball games. Jake and Jordan explain why it’s incredibly important for baseball to continue to provide a space for marginalized communities to feel safe, respected, and accepted, and why these players need to understand the bigger picture. Then, Stephen Schoch from “The Schoch Factor” podcast previews college baseball’s highly anticipated regional weekend matchups. Finally, Jake and Jordan play “why haven’t you stolen a base yet?” and highlight the prospects who are lighting it up in “Prospect Pedestal”. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 Toronto Blue Jays have been struggling, to the point of calling a Players Only meeting earlier this week. Jake and Jordan discuss what this means and how these meetings can help a team that isn’t living up to expectations. Then, the boys vibe check the rest of the teams in the AL East, break down the Padres’ struggles (why can’t they hit with RISP???), talk about a potential Drew Maggi movie, and preview the most exciting matchups coming up this weekend. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

What is Shohei Ohtani’s relationship with Funyans? Will we ever see Nike market authentic baseball pants to authentic people? And what would happen if every baseball dugout had a full Gatorade cooler of milk, and that milk had to be consumed in its entirety during the game, and if it’s not consumed, that team would have three runs taken away from its total? How would that change the sport? Jake and Jordan are answering all of the important questions - AND MORE - on this very special 100th episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast!Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

EIGHT home runs in eleven games?? Christopher Morel has been a REVELATION for the Cubs over the past two weeks. Matthew Ritchie, former OBP king at Johns Hopkins University, joins Jordan to talk about Morel’s history-making form. Then, Jordan and Matthew break down the strength of the AL East, highlight Cedric Mullins’ impressive five-hit game, and hit on the well-educated juggernaut that is the Johns Hopkins baseball team.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Hey, did you see Jake on Wednesday night? Jake and no more than 4,000 of his closest friends went to the Oakland Coliseum to watch the A’s take on the Diamondbacks, and he breaks down the strange, depressing, revelatory experience. What does it all say about the impending move to Vegas? Then, the guys shine a spotlight on the struggling Padres by asking why they haven’t been able to live up to expectations so far, and debate over whether the Mets and Yankees are getting their swagger back. Finally, they single out some underperforming players with another edition of “Why Haven’t You Homered Yet?”, before providing their nominations for “The Good, the Bad, and the Uggla.”Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Was Aaron Judge sneaking a look at the dugout? Was the Yankees first base coach relaying information to Judge? And does any of this actually matter? Jake and Jordan break down Peek-A-Boo Gate. Then, in the wake of the San Antonio Spurs winning the NBA Lottery, the boys ask whether Victor Wembanyama would make a good baseball player (spoiler alert: no). Finally, the boys dig into the mailbag and answer the question “what is the worst way to lose a perfect game?” Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

What got Bryce Harper heated enough to deliver 2023's greatest mic drop? Jake and special guest host Russ Dorsey from Bally Sports break down the weekend's spiciest storylines and biggest questions, including “Who do you trust more: Joey Gallo or Cody Bellinger?”, “Can the Twins win their division?”, “How worried are we about the 2023 San Diego Padres?”, and “Seriously, what got into Bryce?”Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Now that we’re a couple of months into the season, Jake and Jordan look back at the biggest off-season moves and determine which teams have come out winners, and which have come out losers. Then, Bobby Wagner is back for another edition of METSCON. How dire is the situation in Flushing Meadows? Bobby breaks it all down. Finally, the Jake and Jordan give their nominations for this weeks edition of The Good, The Bad, and the Uggla.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Has the disparity between divisions in baseball become an issue? Jake and Jordan compare the AL East with the AL Central and debate about whether a fix is needed. Then, their former colleague from Fox Sports Pedro Moura pops by to talk about why he’s leaving the baseball industry after working as a journalist for over a decade. Finally, it’s time to talk about some prospects, including Reds infielder and excitement machine Elly De La Cruz. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

After signing as the marquee free agent of the Cardinals' off-season, Willson Contreras is now being utilized as a DH. How?? Jake and Jordan break down what happened, and what’s next for St Louis and Contreras. Then, the guys run through all the action from the weekend, touch on Liam Hendriks' rehab start in AAA, and celebrate the life of 6x All-Star Vida Blue, who passed away over the weekend. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan were wrong about the Red Sox. Boston has been an entertaining team who have exceeded expectations so far this season. The team is hot…but are they good? Jake and Jordan discuss. Then, the boys break down exactly why Wander Franco’s cheeky ball flip against the Pirates is a good thing for baseball and give their nominations for this week’s edition of The Good, The Bad, and the Uggla. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan recap the inaugural Miller Bowl between Mariners debutant Bryce Miller and Oakland’s Mason Miller, in which the former was perfect through five innings (and somehow still didn’t get the win). The guys also get biased and talk about the state of their favorite teams; the Mariners and the Orioles. Then, Cubs beat writer Maddie Lee joins the show to tell us all about the enigma that has been the Chicago Cubs. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Seriously, is Bryce Harper a real carbon-based human lifeform? Jake and Jordan question reality, now that Harper is set to return early from Tommy John surgery. The guys also wrap up the weekend series, and an improbable White Sox win over the Rays. And they break down the Cardinals early-season struggles, and hold an “End Of Season Standings” Draft, because there is nothing more fun than drafting. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan break down the catastrophe that has been the Chicago White Sox season so far and laugh about the incredible fan rant that went viral earlier this week. Then, the boys celebrate Bryan Reynolds’ eight-year extension with the Pirates, and give their nominations for this weeks edition of The Good, The Bad, and the Uggla. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

With the news that the Oakland Athletics have purchased land in Las Vegas with the intention of relocating over the coming years, Jake and Jordan look at beginning of the A’s tenure in Oakland, break down their relationship with the local government, and talk about the move from a Las Vegas perspective.Marc Carig from The Athletic, lifelong A's fan, talks about how he felt when he saw the news, his thoughts on the Oakland Coliseum and it’s relationship with the franchise, and more.Then, former Oakland Athletics All-Star Grant Balfour joins the show to talk about his experience playing in Oakland 2011-2013, as well as Balfour Rage, playing in subpar facilities, and his best Yoenis Cespedes story. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan recap the weekends results, beginning with the Pirates four-game sweep of the Reds. Now that they’re on top of the NL Central, the boys ask, “Are the Pirates real?” Then, Jake and Jordan dive into Vlad Guerrero Jr’s comments about never wanting to become a Yankee and speculate as to why this may be the case, before breaking down the weekend's two perfect game pursuits.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan react to the news that the Oakland Athletics will be relocating to Las Vegas. Then, they celebrate Fernando Tatis Jr’s return to baseball, discuss Max Scherzer’s 10-day suspension for use of a foreign substance, and give their nominations for this weeks edition of The Good, The Bad, and the Uggla. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan break down Shohei Ohtani's night of fun baseball things at Yankee Stadium, and discuss why he won't be signing with the Yankees this off-season. The guys celebrate Clayton Kershaw’s 200th win and debate his legacy, then Rays lefty Shane McClanahan joins the show to chat about his high school career, when he started to take baseball seriously, his crazy MLB debut, his thoughts on teammate Randy Arozarena, and more. Finally, in the wake of Hunter Greene’s extension with the Reds, Jordan quizzes Jake on the pitchers in “Club Hundo” this season.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan break down all the action from this weekend’s games, including Devin Williams’ buzzer beater to beat the Padres, Gerrit Cole’s complete game shutout against the Twins, and more. Then, the boys dive into the complete disaster that is the Oakland Unathletics. Finally, the boys open up the inbox and respond to some listener e-mails. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan continue to be surprised by the Tampa Bay Rays' red-hot start and look ahead to their series against the Blue Jays. Then, they break down which teams may be hitting the early-season panic button (Red Sox fans are not going to like this). Finally, the boys bring you another edition of “The Good, The Bad, and the Uggla” before picking out some under-performing players and asking them “why haven’t you homered yet?” Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan celebrate the Marlins first ever cycle, which was fittingly hit by one of the most entertaining players in baseball Luis Arraez. Then, the boys dig into the ridiculous story about the Yankees bat boy and his problematic hair, and break down the best home run celebrations in baseball. Next, San Diego Padres pitcher Brent Honeywell joins the show to talk about his health after an injury-riddled half decade, his impressive screwball, and his love of Waffle House. Finally, the boys open the inbox and dive into some listener e-mails. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan recap a fascinating weekend, and break down the teams they didn't expect to be at the top of the league, including the 9-0 Rays and the sadly-Cruzless Pirates. Plus, two Baseball Chapmans (Chapmen? Chapmii? Champans.) have impressed in early April - which is most likely to keep it going? Finally, the boys recap their live show in Baltimore, and look ahead to biggest series of the week. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan, LIVE from Baltimore, break down Grayson Rodriguez’s debut start, and ask to hear from the members of the crowd who hate the new rules. Then, Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown stops by the set to talk about this Orioles team and more. Finally, the boys pull out the “Bar-B-Box” for some fun shenanigans.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan break down the Braves shortstop situation, touch on the latest Mets injuries, and look at the way-too-early WAR leaderboard. Then, due to popular demand, “The Good, The Bad, and The Uggla” returns. Finally, the boys look ahead to their favorite weekend matchups.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 is back, and he and Jordan Shusterman celebrate their reuniting by talking about the news that friend of the show Grayson Rodriguez will be making his Major League debut for the Baltimore Orioles today. Then, the boys break down the early season performances of rookies Jordan Walker and Anthony Volpe. Finally, with Jake having consumed baseball news exclusively through the Baltimore Sun newspaper this week, Jordan catches him up on the biggest things that he’s missed.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Jordan Shusterman and guest host Craig Goldstein, Editor-in-Chief at Baseball Prospectus, react to the biggest storylines from the first four days of the MLB season, including the increased pace of play due to the pitch timer, the rise in stolen base attempts, the Dodgers outfield issues, and some BIG BOMBS from Stanton, Judge, and Oneil Cruz. BIG. BOMBS.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Opening Day is here and the vibes couldn’t be any better. Jake and Jordan open the show by drafting their favorite Opening Day starters. Will Team Jake or Team Jordan finish with a lower ERA come end of day? There’s only one way to find out. Then, CJ Nitkowski and Ryan Spilborghs from the Loud Outs podcast join the show and run through their 2023 Awards picks. Finally, Jake, Jordan, and a very special guest who may or may not live with Jake give their definitive postseason predictions.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_

Did the Giants have the best bad offseason ever? Jake and Jordan break down everything you need to know about the NL West heading into the 2023 season. They analyze team changes, and ask the biggest questions surrounding every team, including “how good are the Dodgers’ young players” and “what can we expect from Fernando Tatis Jr?" Plus, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic pops by to chat about the intriguing Diamondbacks.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan break down everything you need to know about the AL West heading into the 2023 season. They analyze team changes, and ask the biggest questions surrounding every team, including whether there is anything for A’s fans to get excited about whatsoever, “are the Angels the team under the most pressure this season”, and “what does Julio Rodriguez need to do to win the MVP?” Plus, Kennedi Landry from MLB.com pops by to chat about the Rangers and the return to baseball for Bruce Bochy. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan break down everything you need to know about the AL Central heading into the 2023 season. They analyze team changes, and ask the biggest questions surrounding every team, including whether the White Sox’s hiring of Pedro Grifol will have a Rob Thomson effect on the club, and "is Bobby Witt Jr the Barometer Bonds for the Royals?" Plus, Andre Knott from Bally Sports pops by to chat about the Guardians and tell us which player can hit more than 20 home runs for them this season. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan break down everything you need to know about the NL Central heading into the 2023 season. They analyze team changes, and ask the biggest questions surrounding every team, including whether this the end for Joey Votto, who the Cardinals third best hitter will be, and is the Williams Contreras heist Oceans 11 or putting a bag of chips in your pocket at the bodega? Plus, Russ Dorsey from Bally Sports pops by to chat about the Cubs.Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan react to the incredible WBC Final between Team USA and Samurai Japan. They dissect the most important moments of the game, including the epic Trout vs Ohtani finale, share their biggest takeaways, and reveal what storylines they will remember for the rest of their lives. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan break down everything you will ever need to know about the AL East heading into the 2023 season - Who's back? Who's new in town? And what are the five biggest questions facing his division? Plus, Jomboy’s Jake Storiale stops by to talk Yankees. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan break down the extraordinary spectacle that was the Puerto Rico vs Dominican Republic WBC match-up. Then, they touch on the Edwin Diaz injury and explain why this unfortunate occurrence doesn’t mean that we should scrap the WBC. Finally, Alden Gonzalez from ESPN joins the boys to talk about Team Cuba and how much support they will have from the Cuban community for their game in Miami. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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 and Jordan begin the episode by recapping the latest action from the WBC, including Cuba’s win over Australia in the quarter finals. Then, the boys dive into their division previews, starting with the NL East (21:00). They break down how each team fared in 2022, how successful their winter was, five big questions heading into the season, their over-under win totals, and more. Plus, Fox Sports' Deesha Thosar stops by to talk all things Mets. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd 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_