Aaron Nola has signed a 7-year, $172 Million contract to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies. Jake and Jordan talk about what this signing means for Philadelphia, how it impacts the rest of the free agent market, and unpack an old tweet about crawfish. Then, the guys touch on the Atlanta Braves and ponder their interest in Sonny Gray and Josh Hader, before discussing Zack Britton’s retirement, as well as the latest non-tenders and trades from around the league. New Merch Available HERE: podswag....
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 194
As they dive into their mega Free Agent Pitchers Preview, Jake and Jordan ask whether Shohei Ohtani is still the best pitcher on the free agency market this off-season, despite not being able to pitch in 2024. The guys also discuss the implications of the owners unanimously voting to move the A’s to Las Vegas, break down a weird Braves/White Sox trade, and react to the latest MLB Awards. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 193
The Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year winners were announced earlier this week, with Corbin Carroll and Skip Schumaker taking the honors in the National League, while Gunnar Henderson and Brandon Hyde were the American League recipients. Jake and Jordan give their reactions and reveal their votes. The guys also pay respects to Padres owner Peter Seidler who passed away earlier this week, touch on the Brewers hiring of Pat Murphy as their new manager, before diving into their mega Free A...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 192
Citi Field hosted a series of Dominican Winter League games over the weekend and Jake and Jordan were there to experience it all. They marvel at the atmosphere within the stadium and explain why it was such a special event. Then, they are joined by Mad Dog Radio hosts Michelle Beadle and Cody Decker for a (mostly) baseball related game of “Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down,” before opening up the mailbag and answering some of your best and funniest questions. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball ...
Nov 13, 2023•59 min•Ep. 191
Shohei Ohtani gave away A LOT of baseball gloves to schools in Japan. Jake and Jordan ponder how many gloves he actually gave away. Then, the guys talk about the latest round of Scott Boris dad jokes, discuss the hires of Ron Washington as the new Angels manager, and Jason Benetti as the new voice of the Tigers, and then begin their free agency discussion by breaking down the needs of every single team. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favor...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 190
In one of the more jaw-droppingly bizarre and surprising managerial moves in recent history, former Brewers skipper Craig Counsell has become the new manager of the Chicago Cubs. Jake and Jordan break down the move, why it makes sense for Counsell, and how Milwaukee fans should be feeling right now. Also in this episode, Jake and Jordan talk about the interesting comments made by Yankees GM Brian Cashman about their front office situation, and discuss Carlos Mendoza and Stephen Vogt signing on a...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 189
Jake and Jordan do a grand housekeeping on all the offseason news and discuss team POBOs and managers, like Craig Breslow and Bob Melvin, and rank the five open manager positions. Then, they give their impressions on announced retirements as well as non-retirements from Clayton Kershaw and Joey Votto, recent transactions and player options, and close out with a Gold Gloves chat. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 188
It's time for a Texas-sized celebration... on a comically underwhelming parade route. Jake and Jordan break down the hangover from the World Series - whether Corey Seager’s performance earned him the right to not say anything at all during the celebration, Evan Carter’s hilarious postgame social media clip, the legend that is Bruce Bochy, and a look back on what was an incredible year for the Diamondbacks, as well as whether the sub-par World Series ratings really matter at all. New Merch Availa...
Nov 03, 2023•55 min•Ep. 187
The Texas Rangers have won their first ever World Series title. Jake and Jordan break down all the action from the game, including the terrific performances by both starting pitchers, and the late offensive flurry from the Rangers. Then, Jake talks about the mood in the Rangers clubhouse, the shadow of the 2011 World Series loss, and a very special moment for Adrian Beltre. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podc...
Nov 02, 2023•41 min•Ep. 186
The Texas Rangers are one win away from their first ever World Series title after beating the DBacks in an incredibly lopsided Game 4. Jake and Jordan break down all of the action from the game, debate over whether it was one of the least interesting World Series games ever (and how much it being a bullpen game may have contributed to this) and talk about Jake’s bold strategy to help boost the tension within the stadium. Then, the guys look ahead to tonight’s Game 5, which could very well be the...
Nov 01, 2023•32 min•Ep. 185
The Texas Rangers stormed into Chase Field last night and took a W from the DBacks, defeating the home team 3-1 in Game 3 of the World Series. Jake and Jordan break down all of the action from the game including Corey Seager’s big home run, Jon Gray’s spectacular performance in relief, and the injuries to Max Scherzer and Adolis Garcia, talk about the difference in the quality of Chase Field with the roof open vs the roof closed, and look ahead to Game 4. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/ba...
Oct 31, 2023•32 min•Ep. 184
After Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux was involved in Atta Boy Gate 2.0 with Tommy Pham in Game 2, Tommy Pham responded by tweeting out a note-taking emoji. Jake and Jordan break down this exchange and ponder what on-field hijinks Pham could utilize in Game 3. Then, the guys give their impressions of Corbin Carroll’s handling of the spotlight, touch on Christian Walker’s struggles, go through their favorite moments from the player and manager press conferences, and answer a listener e-mail ab...
Oct 30, 2023•53 min•Ep. 183
The DBacks demolished the Rangers in Game 2 of the World Series to tie it up at one game apiece. Jake and Jordan break down all of the action, celebrate a marvelous performance from Merrill Kelly, and look ahead to Monday’s Game 3. New Merch Available HERE: 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 show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @Cespe...
Oct 29, 2023•25 min•Ep. 182
Jake and Jordan recap the 1st game of the World Series as the Rangers win 6-5, and break down heroics from Corey Seager, history from Adolis Garcia, and just how perfect of a baseball game this was. 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 show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https:...
Oct 28, 2023•46 min•Ep. 181
The World Series begins TONIGHT. Jake and Jordan break down the biggest storylines and narratives heading into the series and highlight some of the most important personalities for each team, including Bruce Bochy, Torey Lovullo, Brent Strom, Corey Seager, and Corbin Carroll. Then, the guys answer some listener e-mails about MadBum and Jose Herrera, talk about fun possibilities with the first pitch, and give their definitive series predictions. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subs...
Oct 27, 2023•40 min•Ep. 180
The Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the Texas Rangers in the 2023 World Series. Jake and Jordan recap how we got here, break down each positional matchup, give their predictions for the series, and explain why this matchup is actually good for the game of 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 And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or...
Oct 26, 2023•54 min•Ep. 179
The Arizona Diamondbacks have done what not many people had expected coming into this season and punched their ticket to the 2023 World Series to face the Texas Rangers. Jake and Jordan break down their impressive Game 7 win over the Phillies, discuss why this team is so special, and mourn a lost opportunity for the Phillies. 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 podca...
Oct 25, 2023•43 min•Ep. 178
The DBacks are still alive this postseason after beating the Phillies 5-1 at Citizens Bank Park last night. Jake and Jordan break down all the action and look ahead to tonight’s win or go home matchup, which will be the first time the Phillies have ever played in a Game 7. Then, the guys recap another incredible Adolis Garcia performance that lifted the Rangers to their first World Series berth since 2011. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast...
Oct 24, 2023•45 min•Ep. 177
An Adolis Garcia Grand Slam in the top of the 9th inning put to bed any hopes that the Astros had of leaving Minute Maid with their World Series tickets stamped. Jake and Jordan break down all the action from the game, and look ahead to tonight’s Game 7 which will see a rusty Max Scherzer face Cristian Javier. Then, the guys marvel at Zack Wheeler’s performance in Game 5 of the NLCS, which saw the Phillies win 6-1 and take a 3-2 series lead, and preview tonight’s Game 6. Merch Link: podswag.com/...
Oct 23, 2023•54 min•Ep. 176
Last night gave us two incredibly entertaining and nail-biting postseason baseball games, so Jake and Jordan had to jump on the mic for a very special Saturday episode. The guys break down the Astros' insane come-from-behind win against the Rangers that also featured a benches clearing brawl and some Jose Altuve heroics. Then, they discuss the DBacks' 6-5 W over the Phillies, talk about the positives and negatives of bullpen games, explain why the pitch clock was such a big part of this matchup,...
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 175
Houston’s offense continues to show up, as the travelling Astros drove in 10 runs to defeat the Rangers in Game 4 of the ALCS. Jake and Jordan break down the game, talk about the importance of Jose Abreu, and look ahead to tonight’s matchup between Justin Verlander and Jordan Montgomery. Then, the guys marvel at the performance of Brandon Pfaadt, whose 5.2 shutout innings helped the DBacks claim an important 2-1 victory over the Phillies. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Ba...
Oct 20, 2023•41 min•Ep. 174
The Astros bats were dominant against the Texas Rangers under the roof at Globe Life Field, sparking an impressive 8-5 win. Jake and Jordan break down the game, and discuss the subpar performance of a returning Max Scherzer. Then, the guys preview Game 3 of the NLCS and talk about why Brandon Pfaadt is such a key character in this matchup. Finally, Jake gives his thoughts on Chase Field after visiting it for the very first time, and Jordan announces the list of the Gold Glove Awards Finalists. M...
Oct 19, 2023•36 min•Ep. 173
The only thing that was as impressive as the Phillies pitching last night was their offense. Jake and Jordan recap Game 2 of the NLCS: an incredibly one-sided affair that saw the Philadelphia Phillies win 10-0 on the back of a terrific Aaron Nola start and a couple of homers from Kyle Schwarber. Then, the guys look ahead to Game 3 of the ALCS and discuss what version of a returning Max Scherzer we’re going to see. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite...
Oct 18, 2023•33 min•Ep. 172
31-year-old Bryce Harper homered and blew out the candles in the Phillies 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks yesterday. Jake and Jordan break down Harper’s special birthday celebration and ponder the funniest possible birthday gift for his teammates to get him. Then, Jake and Jordan recap the Rangers win over the Astros, and discuss why the running game was virtually non-existent. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spot...
Oct 17, 2023•46 min•Ep. 171
The Rangers blanked the Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS to take a 1-0 series lead. Jake and Jordan break down the biggest moments from the game, and laud the Rangers game planning and execution when facing Yordan Alvarez. Then, the guys look ahead to Game 1 of the NLCS, discuss why the running game will be so important, and predict who will win. Finally, the guys touch on the news that Kim Ng and the Miami Marlins have parted ways after the GM declined the mutual option for 2024. Merch Link: podswa...
Oct 16, 2023•46 min•Ep. 170
The Philadelphia Phillies put an end to the Braves World Series dreams last night after taking out Game 4 at home. Jake and Jordan break down all the action from the game, and provide a postmortem for the Braves’ incredibly disappointing postseason campaign. Then, the guys preview the ALCS between who other than the Houston Astros, and their in-state rivals; the Texas Rangers, before providing their final thoughts on the craziness that has engulfed Jake’s life over the past few days. Merch Link:...
Oct 13, 2023•52 min•Ep. 169
Bryce Harper hit two huge home runs in the Phillies Game 3 win against the Braves last night, and stared down Orlando Arcia after each one. Jake and Jordan break down Harper’s incredible performance and follow up on the story that has thrust Jake Mintz into the national spotlight. Then, the guys recap the Astros and Diamondbacks series wins. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Ya...
Oct 12, 2023•31 min•Ep. 168
Jake and Jordan break down the absolute classic that was Game 2 of the Braves-Phillies series. They touch on Trea Turner’s whoopsie, Travis d’Arnaud’s blast, Austin Riley’s dinger, and a controversial quote from Orlando Arcia that has made our own Jake Mintz Public Enemy No. 1 in Atlanta. Then, Baltimore gets O-liminated as the Ranger’s offense goes crazy, and the Astros-Twins series rolls along. Merch Link: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 A...
Oct 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 167
All-Star Brent Rooker joins Jake and Jordan to talk about all of the action from this weekend’s LDS match-ups. The guys break down the key moments of the first two games in the Rangers-Orioles series, explain why Justin Verlander is still one of the best pitchers in the game (and why Kyle Bradish is one of the most underrated), celebrate an incredible performance by the overlooked Arizona Diamondbacks lineup against a declining Clayton Kershaw, and debate about catcher's interference in the wake...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 166
The LDS match-ups have been set. Jake and Jordan break down each series, explain how each team can win their respective match-up, and attempt to answer some of the biggest questions relating to each series, such as “Could we see a slugfest in the Orioles vs Rangers series?” “Who throws Game 3 for the Astros against the Twins?” “Can the real Bryce Harper please stand up against the Braves?” and “How will the Diamondbacks be able to win the first two games against the Dodgers in Los Angeles?” Then...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 165
