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...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 103
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 Subs...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 102
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 episod...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 101
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 you...
May 22, 2023•59 min•Ep. 100
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. Final...
May 19, 2023•53 min•Ep. 99
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 S...
May 17, 2023•51 min•Ep. 98
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 ...
May 15, 2023•51 min•Ep. 97
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 ...
May 12, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 96
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 B...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 95
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 🖥️ YouTub...
May 08, 2023•49 min•Ep. 94
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 🖥️ Yo...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 93
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 ...
May 03, 2023•59 min•Ep. 92
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 🖥️ Yo...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 91
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 And check out J...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 90
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...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 89
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 Podcast...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 88
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 An...
Apr 21, 2023•55 min•Ep. 87
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, J...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 86
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 An...
Apr 17, 2023•53 min•Ep. 85
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: 🎧 Ap...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 84
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 o...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 83
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 🖥️...
Apr 10, 2023•51 min•Ep. 82
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...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 81
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 And check out Jake, Jordan & the s...
Apr 07, 2023•55 min•Ep. 80
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.co...
Apr 05, 2023•51 min•Ep. 79
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 📢 Ch...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 78
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 Lin...
Mar 30, 2023•53 min•Ep. 77
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 you...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 76
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. ...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 75
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. Mer...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 74
