The gambling scandal surrounding Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his former translator Ippei Mizuhara has been a cloud over the baseball world since the story broke back in March. However, on Thursday, we received quite a few more details that have given this story some closure, at least on Ohtani’s part. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss the report filed by the IRS, in which Shohei’s side of the story that he delivered at his press conference is confirmed with Mizuhara ...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 256
The baseball world was shook on Tuesday night when it was reported that top prospect in baseball Jackson Holliday was promoted to the big leagues. The Baltimore Orioles called up the first pick in the 2022 MLB Draft and we are all pumped for it here on the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss the hype surrounding Holliday after his brief stint in the minors this season including where he'll play in the O’s already crowded infield, why it was the right time to give Jack...
Apr 10, 2024•55 min•Ep. 255
Injuries to pitchers in baseball are bound to happen. It’s become part of the game that many have to just accept. However, it doesn’t make it any better when we hear that Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber will have to get Tommy John Surgery and end his 2024 campaign so early. The same could also be said for Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider after his UCL sprain diagnosis over the weekend. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman take a look at this pandemic plaguing baseball and whether or not...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 254
On Thursday, the baseball world finally got some sort of resolve about where the Oakland Athletics will be playing baseball next year. We think at least. A’s owner John Fisher announced the team will be playing at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, the home of the Triple-A River Cats, for the next three seasons. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss why the A’s needed to find a new ballpark to play after yet another tumultuous start in Oakland this year, the unfortunate situation that the fa...
Apr 05, 2024•51 min•Ep. 253
The Los Angeles Dodgers were the talk of baseball for their historic offseason, but it’s their outfielder turned shortstop Mookie Betts who has set the league ablaze for his start to 2024. Jordan Shusterman & guest host Russell Dorsey discuss what Mookie is doing right at the plate that’s already resulted in his league leading five home runs and 11 RBI, as well as why the Dodgers are fixing to get better as the season goes on with Walker Buehler starting his rehab assignment. The guys also g...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 252
There’s only been one weekend since baseball has returned and we are already flushed with stories to discuss right here on the Baseball Bar-B-Cast . We saw quite a few sweeps this past weekend, as well as a couple mops. Don’t worry, we’ll explain. Juan Soto made a great first impression while helping the New York Yankees complete their four-game sweep of their dreaded nemesis Houston Astros. While Yankee fans are flying high and feeling good about their offseason re-tooling, there’s another new ...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 251
Baseball returned with a bang on Thursday and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast crew is here to catch you up on all the news and notes from the best day on the sports calendar year. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss how they spent their Opening Day including Jake with the Baltimore Orioles welcoming their new owner with a rousing win against Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels and Jordan watching the upstart Cincinnati Reds taking down the Washington Nationals in Cincy. The guys then go around ...
Mar 29, 2024•52 min•Ep. 250
Opening Day is officially less than 24 hours away and we here on the Baseball Bar-B-Cast couldn’t be more excited. While spring training has felt like it’s been going on for a while now, the start of meaningful baseball games is finally upon us. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman celebrate the start of the 2024 season with a friendly competition by drafting every starting pitcher scheduled to pitch on the Thursday slate to see who puts together a better performing squad. While this may sound lik...
Mar 27, 2024•55 min•Ep. 249
The sports world continues to be captivated by the gambling scandal surrounding Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his now former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. We finally should be, maybe, possibly will be getting answers when the Japanese slugger addresses the media on Monday. With many questions remaining unanswered, Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman speculate what Ohtani may say after Major League Baseball finally announced that they will be opening an investigation into this matt...
Mar 25, 2024•58 min•Ep. 248
We have finally made it to the last division in our 2024 season preview series and we’re ending with the AL Central. While there might not be as much enthusiasm for the central as other divisions, the guys from the Baseball Bar-B-Cast talk about all the interesting and funny players, along with storylines, to watch for this upcoming year. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss why the Minnesota Twins, fresh off of their 2023 division championship, are the clear-cut favorites and poised to re...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 247
On an emergency episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast , we react to everything we know so far about the shocking gambling scandal between Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher/DH Shohei Ohtani and his now former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. When the story broke on Wednesday, the initial report was that Ohtani’s good friend and interpreter Mizuhara, who was also employed by the Dodgers, admitted that Ohtani helped him in paying off an illegal gambling debt of $4.5 million. Since then, however, Ohtani’s represe...
Mar 21, 2024•52 min•Ep. 246
As we get closer to the start of the season for every team not named the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, the Baseball Bar-B-Cast guys take their 2024 division preview series to the NL Central. There isn’t necessarily a clear-cut favorite to take the crown this year and perhaps a shift could be happening after multiple offseason moves. One of the biggest changes in the division is former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell taking his talents to the Chicago Cubs. Jake Mintz &...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 245
In the latest edition of our 2024 MLB divisional previews, the Baseball Bar-B-Cast guys take a look at the NL East, home to the reigning division champion Atlanta Braves and National League MVP Ronald Acuña. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss how the Braves, who have won the division every year since 2018, will look to put last year's embarrassing NLDS loss in their rearview mirror as they try to get back to the World Series. However, they’ll have to compete with the Philadelphia Phillie...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 244
It’s time to take a trip out west in our 2024 MLB season preview series, this time to the American League West, home of the 2023 World Series defending champion Texas Rangers. After winning their first title in franchise history, the Rangers will look to become the first team to repeat as champions since the New York Yankees dynasty of the 90’s. However, the Houston Astros are looking to live up to their projections and will try to get back to the title dance despite being titled “underdogs” aft...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 243
A.J. Preller did it yet again. The San Diego Padres’ GM made another impactful move for his club, but this time it was trading for Chicago White Sox stud pitcher Dylan Cease in exchange for four minor league prospects. We’re here on the Baseball Bar-B-Cast to break down this blockbuster trade and whether the White Sox did well in exchange for their ace pitcher or if they got fleeced. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman also discuss the latest injury news regarding Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin W...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 242
There’s plenty to be excited about when it comes to the next division in the Baseball Bar-B-Cast preview series, as we take a trip out to the NL West. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the division that produced the shocking 2023 National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks and whether they can repeat their surprising success in 2024. However, they’ll have to find a way to deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who went on a billion dollar spending spree this offseason, most notably add...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 241
The 2024 MLB regular season kicks off in a little over two weeks, so it's time for the Baseball Bar-B-Cast to kick off its first of six division previews. Where else should we start off than the epicenter of east coast bias itself, the AL East. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman roll through the five teams from worst-to-first in in terms of this year's over/unders, kicking off with the Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles & New York Yankees. Can stalwart power...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 240
When Major League Baseball announced the first ever Spring Breakout games, many wondered who would make the rosters for their favorite teams. We finally got our answers and there is plenty to be excited about. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about some of their favorite players who were named to their squads and why it’ll be a good chance to see some of the lesser known prospects in the baseball world showcased. The guys also discuss Brayan Bello’s contract extension with the Boston Red So...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 239
What happens when you have a knock-off Sydney Opera House, no dugouts or netting, an umpire wearing high socks and a fake New York City skyline? You have yourself the renderings of the Oakland Athletics new ballpark in Las Vegas. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss all the latest ridiculousness from the A’s, including their cowardice of not allowing fans to reply to their X posts for months and whether or not a move to Vegas is actually going to happen. They then discuss the overreaction to...
Mar 06, 2024•49 min•Ep. 238
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman are back on a Monday morning to look at two big NL transactions that happened over the last few days. This morning, the Philadelphia Phillies reportedly locked in pitcher Zack Wheeler on a 3-year, $126 million extension that will keep the Ace in eastern Pennsylvania for another four years. The guys explain why this is a great deal for both sides. Next, they look back at the San Francisco Giants signing 3B Matt Chapman over the weekend to a 3-year, $54 million d...
Mar 04, 2024•51 min•Ep. 237
Shohei Ohtani isn't the only new player in Dodger blue this offseason making waves. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman kick off this episode reacting to Yoshinobu Yamamoto's first start in spring training, as he threw two scoreless innings against the Texas Rangers and looks exactly as advertised in terms of being an electric addition to the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation. Looking at the Dodgers' NorCal rivals, the guys also respond to Jung Hoo Lee's first homer of spring training and dis...
Mar 01, 2024•55 min•Ep. 236
After three weeks off in the middle of February, Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman have a lot to catch up on. The guys spend the bulk of today's episode recapping an avalanche of baseball transactions that happened in the leadup to spring training. First, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Clayton Kershaw on a 2-year deal, keeping the future Hall of Famer in town on a Dodger rotation that, for the first time in years, won't be dependent on him for success. The Dodgers also traded Manuel Margot t...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 235
After three weeks off since their last podcast, Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman are back with the latest episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast , now on the Yahoo Sports network. So many exciting baseball things have happened in the last few weeks as spring training gets off the ground, and of course we have nowhere else to start but the pants. Yes, we need to lead off the show with the ongoing controversy around the new uniforms supplied to the MLB players by Nike and Fanatics. Players hate how they...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 234
It’s been quite a week for Jake, as his beloved Baltimore Orioles traded for 3x All-Star Corbin Burnes, while also getting new ownership in the form of billionaire Baltimore native David Rubenstein. The guys break down what these moves mean for Baltimore for the 2024 season and beyond. Then, the guys welcome Theo Epstein back to Boston after it was announced that he would be returning to Fenway Sports Group as a senior advisor, talk about the possibility of Backyard Sports returning thanks to Ja...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 233
The Mariners have acquired switch-hitting All-Star Jorge Polanco from the Twins in exchange for four players and cash. Jordan and Mike Ferrin break down both sides of the trade and explain why this could be a game changer for the Mariners. Then, the guys react to the latest Top 100 Prospects rankings and highlight some players to keep an eye on during the upcoming college baseball season. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 C...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 232
Minnesota Twins All-Star Byron Buxton will return to center field in 2024 after injuries forced him into the DH spot last season. Although excited about this news, Jake and Jordan explain why they’re still a little skeptical. Then, the guys dive into the latest transactions across the league, including Adam Ottavino re-signing with the Mets on a one-year deal, and open up the mailbag to answer some listener questions, including “how would baseball be different if pitchers had to use the same bal...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 231
Former San Francisco Giants Manager Gabe Kapler posted an incredible video to social media telling people to ditch the car and just walk faster. Jake and Jordan examine Kapler’s words of wisdom and break down the execution of the video. Then, the guys talk about the Yankees changing their road uniforms, explain what “Farewell to Fitzy Day” is, and provide an important update on Jake’s claim that he has a higher fastball velocity than Jerry Dipoto. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorit...
Jan 26, 2024•59 min•Ep. 230
The Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 has been announced, with Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer being named as inductees. Jake and Jordan break down the careers of each of these men and talk about their legacy and relationship with their respective cities and the game of baseball. Then, the guys run through some of the recent transactions across the baseball world, including friend of the show Rhys Hoskins’ two-year, $34 Million contract with the Brewers. Congrats on the contract dude...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 229
The Houston Astros have signed star closer Josh Hader to a 5-year $95 Million deal. Jake and Jordan break down the signing, ponder why the Astros have finally decided to spend big money on a free agent, and debate how much this will actually help the Astros. Then, the guys touch on the Angels signing of Robert Stephenson, talk about Anthony Rendon’s comments on the baseball season being too long (and his well-known love-hate relationship with the game of baseball), and explain why Boston Red Sox...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 228
Jake and Jordan are joined by Matt Ritchie of MLB.com to review and rank songs by current and former Major League Players. Then, the guys answer your questions about thematic rivalries, picking off on third, and how Jake’s fastball compares to Jerry Dipoto’s. Songs Featured in this Episode: G-Cinco (Nick Gordon) -- I’m the Man / My Life El Felino (Ronny Rodriguez) -- Mi Sueño Mike Stud feat Marcus Stroman -- These Days Adam Wainwright -- Time to Fly Tyler Beede -- 508 to the Ville Subscribe to B...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 227
