33 years after his retirement, Dave 'The Cobra' Parker finally got the news that he would be inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. Saturday, less than a month away from being able to attend his Hall of Fame induction, baseball lost its giant. The six-foot five-inch slugger left an indelible mark on the game. Parker won an MVP, back-to-back hitting titles, three Gold Gloves and two World Series. The 7-time All-Star finished with 2,712 hits and a 40.1 career WAR. Jake and Jordan remember the lege...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 436
With less than three weeks to go until the 2025 MLB All-Star Game festivities take place in Atlanta, it’s time to start thinking about who might try to steal the show during the Home Run Derby. With Ronald Acuña Jr. and now Cal Raleigh confirmed to take part in the long ball contest, that leaves six spots open—and we have some ideas. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss their dream lineups for the derby and which players could make for the most exciting matchups. While Acuña Jr. seems to be ...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 435
Imagine this. You get the call that you're headed up for your MLB debut. Even better, your first start is at home against the Yankees. You step onto the mound and strike out the first two batters. Aaron Judge steps to the plate, he goes down swinging. The next inning you repeat the same process, striking out three of the next four batters. Well, this was reality for the Reds' Chase Burns on Tuesday. The second overall pick in the 2024 draft is the only pitcher in the last 50 years to strike out ...
Jun 25, 2025•56 min•Ep. 434
On Sunday, the LSU Tigers roared yet again en route to their second Men’s College World Series title in the past three years, defeating Coastal Carolina two games to none. After an impressive complete-game shutout by Kade Anderson in game one, the Tigers took care of business in game two to secure their 8th title since 1991. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about LSU’s impressive 10-1 postseason run this year, led by head coach Jay Johnson, and why the title seemed inevitable yet again for ...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 433
There was no lack of drama at Chavez Ravine this week as an already heated intradivision rivalry turned the heat up even more. Ejections, players being hit, benches clearing and a walk-off home run were all sprinkled throughout the Dodgers and Padres matchup that saw LA take three of the four games. Jake and Jordan get into all of the drama from the series as they discuss the ejections of both managers, Tatis' injury, the Dodgers starting to look dominant again and more. Plus, the Dodgers' owner...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 432
The baseball world is still buzzing about the shocking trade that sent Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants only two seasons after the Boston Red Sox signed him to an 11-year contract extension. While Devers is already making a great first impression by the Bay, there are still questions about why Boston traded away yet another superstar from their roster. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about Devers’ debut with the Giants, including a star-studded press conference and already mashing...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 431
The final weekend of spring brought the summer heat with some wild activity around the MLB on Fathers' Day. The Boston Red Sox & Rafael Devers drama came to a conclusion Sunday as Boston shocked the baseball world and traded Devers to the San Francisco Giants. Receiving no big stars in return, might this just have been a salary dump to end the Devers/Red Sox drama? A stunned Jake and Jordan breakdown the trade and try to figure out what exactly Boston was thinking. Plus, they get into how it...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 430
The Milwaukee Brewers may have found their next "guy." Jacob Misiorowski put the league on notice, Thursday night, in an electric debut for the Brewers, striking out five Cardinals and allowing no hits in 5 innings. A slim Chris Sale is how Jake described him. Yahoo Sports' MLB Insider, Russell Dorsey, guest hosts, pinch hitting for Jordan Shusterman today. He and Jake break down Misiorowski's debut and explain why this outing may be a sign of big things to come from the Brewers' newest pitcher....
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 429
The Boston Red Sox are struggling and sure could use some help. That help might have been sitting in their farm system this whole time, and now the world is about to join the Red Sox in finding out. MLB's number one prospect, Roman Anthony, has been called up. After struggling in his first game as a major leaguer, Anthony finally notched his first hit in his second game with Boston. Jake and Jordan break down the infancy of Anthony's career, why exactly he was the top prospect and what to expect...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 428
This past weekend saw the latest chapter in the greatest rivalry in baseball as the Boston Red Sox took on the New York Yankees in the Bronx. While there never needs to be an extra level of competitiveness between the two clubs, Sunday’s starter for Boston gave the Bronx Bombers a little extra incentive to try to show him up. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about Hunter Dobbins’ absurd comment that made headlines about retiring before signing with the Yankees right before he went on to hav...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 427
Get ready to start seeing a lot of ball players tapping their heads in the MLB in 2026. Why, might you ask? That is the signal to initiate a review with the impending automated ball-strike system. Rob Manfred has announced clear intentions that ABS is coming in 2026 to baseball. What was a test case in Spring Training is becoming reality and there’s mixed feelings across the league. Jake and Jordan give their thoughts on how this will impact the game and if they are for or against it. The Chicag...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 426
With the Midsummer Classic set to take place in Atlanta at Truist Park on July 15th, today is the day that All-Star Game ballots have dropped—and it’s up to the public to make their choices. While some players might be locks to start the game (looking at you, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani), there are a few sports that could see some interesting position battles. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman go down the ballots for the American and National League squads, making their picks for who they think...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 425
Could the best hitter on the Kansas City Royals have been sitting in the minor leagues this season? Everyone is about to find out as one of the top prospects in baseball, Jac Caglianone, gets the call. Jake and Jordan reflect on his impressive collegiate career and discuss how it may translate in the majors. Even some of the best athletes in the world get sleepy at work. Shohei Ohtani was caught falling asleep in the dugout during a World Series rematch vs. the New York Yankees this weekend. Jak...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 424
The Boston Red Sox are 27-31 with May coming to a close and what was a season that started with optimism is beginning to sink into a sour reality as the season pushes past its one-third mark. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about Boston's floundering 2025 campaign, the issues with roster construction and how manager Alex Cora isn't entirely to blame. Can the Red Sox pull out of their early-season hole? Will fortunes change after their first series against the New York Yankees next week? ...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 423
Have the Dodgers lost their claim as the best team in baseball? After a few rough weeks, they are no longer in the lead of the National League. Jake is on the road this week, visiting Jordan in Cleveland where the Dodgers are facing the Guardians and so far have taken two of three. The guys give a live report from what they’ve seen so far as the defending champs visit northeast Ohio. You have questions and we have answers! Jake and Jordan reach into the mailbag to discuss a few fan questions inc...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 422
The Detroit Tigers' ace continued to mesmerize the league, and a raucous Detroit crowd, over weekend with a career day. The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal, threw his first career complete game shutout on Sunday. Jake and Jordan dive into the impressive 13 strikeout performance that saw the final pitch of the game reach 102.6 mph. Also, Ohtani stepped onto the mound in New York with a crowd of both teams, the media and others looking on. In a big step towards his ret...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 421
New York vs. Boston always provides baseball drama. But this week, it wasn’t the Yankees & Red Sox doing the honors. The New York Mets, of all teams, brought the sizzle to Fenway in a wild mid-week series that saw Walker Buehler get ejected and Alex Cora breaking the dugout phone…all while Juan Soto continues to slump. Jake and Jordan dive into all the drama from the Boston/New York series this week. Plus, the season nears its one-third mark, the guys give their take on who is in command for...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 420
Spring cleaning was in full effect in the MLB over the weekend. Seven teams pulled out brooms and swept their series. Jake and Jordan break down each series including surprising sweeps of the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, while the Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds broke out the brooms in their grudge matches against the Orioles and Guardians, respectively. Someone gets fired, someone gets suspended and someone gets booed. The guys discuss everything that happened around the l...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 419
MLB's inaugural rivalry weekend is here! Jake and Jordan take a look at how this weekend came to fruition and draft what series they'd most like to attend. The Cardinals and Twins have been on a roll recently. The guys break down what's been going on and if they can keep it up. Lose one pitcher, gain another. Jake and Jordan talk about what's going on in the Dodgers' dugout and some new additions to the team. A few players retire and the guys share their thoughts. Finally, they close the week wi...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 418
Pete Rose is now Hall of Fame eligible. Commissioner Manfred made a huge rule change, Tuesday, which now reinstates Rose and makes him eligible for the Hall of Fame. What exactly happened, what does this mean going forward and will he get in? Jake and Jordan have plenty of thoughts. Paul Skenes is joining Team USA. Skenes announced Tuesday that he will be pitching for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in 2026. He joins Aaron Judge on the roster. The guys breakdown what this means for Team U...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 417
Bud Black is out. Jake and Jordan breakdown the Rockies' decision to fire their manager and explain why the situation was more out of his control than it may seem. Three teams did some cleaning this weekend and swept their series, the guys dive into those. The Rafael Devers soap opera continues. An update with what is going on in Boston and a recap of the rest of the games from the weekend. Start your week at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (2:27) - Rockies fire Bud Black (19:42) - Cardinals sweep Nati...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 416
The Pope is a baseball fan! Pope Leo XIV was elected yesterday, becoming the first Pope from the United States. Hailing from Chicago, it was revealed he's a White Sox fan! Jake and Jordan discuss this amazing development. Ryan Spilborghs joins the show and talks with the guys about the Rafael Devers situation and the state of the Colorado Rockies. Plus, the Pirates fire their manager, and we get to a Good, Bad and Uggla you do not want to miss. Come finish up your week at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 415
The Dodgers took a trip to Shohei's favorite park in Miami. He then proceeded to hit a couple more home runs on the year. At 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases, is he going to go back-to-back 50-50 seasons? Jake and Jordan discuss. What is happening in Seattle? The Mariners sit at the top of the AL West and the guys discuss what is clicking for the team. Plus, Jake and Jordan get into other news around the league, including what podcaster just became an MLB hitting coach. Take a mid-week break and...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 414
The San Diego Padres finally get the coveted opening segment for Jake and Jordan. The guys break down the Padres sweep over the weekend and what their season might look like going forward. What does it mean when a team's GM faces the music of the media early in the season? Jake and Jordan talk about 3 GMs who have already done exactly that. Plus, a dive into what the Triston Casas injury means for the Red Sox. Finally, the guys go Turbo Mode to recap every series of the weekend. Start your week ...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 413
Aaron Judge is the best player in the MLB. Jake and Jordan say he's probably a lock for the Hall of Fame. So what is there to debate? What about when you compare him to hitters of the past? The Judge vs. Bonds debate. How does Aaron Judge stack up against Barry Bonds, and are they really in the same category? The answer might surprise you. Plus, Standings Golf is back! The guys, hesitantly, make their picks for this year's Standings Golf matchup. If you forgot exactly what that is, don't worry, ...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 412
Kris Bubic joins the show and talks about the ups and downs of his career, coming back from injury, pitching in the playoffs and what it's like being a part of this Royals team. Plus, Jake and Jordan breakdown what is happening in Baltimore and what has caused the Orioles' season to go into a tailspin. Also, Jake is MAD about a new City Connect jersey. He and Jordan break down why. All this and more when you join us for today's Baseball Bar-B-Cast (2:02) - Orioles falling apart (25:58) - Kris Bu...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 411
It's another Monday edition of Baseball Bar-B-Cast where Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap the weekend in baseball. The duo dive into the four sweeps that occurred and debate if the Colorado Rockies can truly go down as the worst baseball team ever. After the break the two discuss pitching concerns for the Dodgers and Yankees despite winning their respective weekend series. After Turbo Mode, to end the show Jordan and Jake debate what we should call a minor league 6-game series sweep and pi...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 410
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the 2026 MLB free agency class and take a look at what type of deals we can expect to see this winter. The boys give us their takes on how much Kyle Tucker’s contract will be, where Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman will land & how the rest of the class stacks up. Jake and Jordan then bring out the mailbag to answer your questions. What should be the term for a 2-game sweep? Jake also gives us his best sponsorship tie-ins for players with specific nickn...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 409
Who is the best team in the AL? Jake and Jordan dive into what to make of the American League and give their pitches for who is the best team. Plus, are the Cubs the most entertaining team to watch in baseball? Someone says that might just be the case. Come try to figure out the American League and more on today's Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (1:37) - Who is the best team in the American League? (4:25) - A's (7:14) - Angels (9:47) - Royals (13:59) - Twins (17:50) - Orioles (22:12) - Mariners (24:42) - B...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 408
Juan Soto may be off to a slow start, but the Mets have a lot of excitement stirring at Citi Field. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Mets mopping the Cardinals, Pete Alonso's hot start and why no one should be worried about Juan Soto. Plus, Ronald Acuña Jr. calls out his manager, the Yankees play an away game at their home field, Shohei Ohtani has a baby which creates a hot take about maternity leave in the MLB and the guys go Turbo Mode to recap the weekend. All this and more when y...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 407
