One of baseball’s top prospects Michael Busch was traded from the Dodgers to the Cubs for pitching prospect Jackson Ferris. Jake, Jordan and Mike Ferrin dissect the move and provide a scouting report for both players. Then, the guys touch on the Baltimore Orioles and what their next move should be in regards to their abundance of prospects, before breaking down the concept of International Signing Day and highlighting some of the names from this year’s pool. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 226
The 37th Cubs Con took place over the weekend and all the talk was about Cody Bellinger and his future with the team. Jake and Jordan break down what the 2x All-Star means to that franchise and how he fits with their current roster. Then, the guys look at the Cubs’ NL Central rivals and determine which teams are primed for successful seasons, touch on the latest San Francisco Giants signings, and remind us of the forgotten free agents of 2024. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subsc...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 225
2x All-Star Marcus Stroman has signed a 2-year, $37 Million deal with the New York Yankees. Jake and Jordan break down Stroman as a player and as a character, and explain why he is the exact type of pitcher the Yankees need. Then, the guys confirm the terms of Shota Imanaga’s deal with the Cubs, touch on the news that Charlie Culberson will return to the Braves on a minor league deal as a pitcher, and re-introduce the world to “The Freshest Man on Earth.” New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/ba...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 224
The gang is finally back together, as Jake returned from his trip to Australia and Jordan from his honeymoon, and they reunite in only a way that the Baseball Bar-B-Cast boys could; a news reveal show incorporating the latest Mariners transactions, Shota Imanaga’s imminent deal with the Cubs, Teoscar Hernandez’s One Year deal with the Dodgers, and a whole lot more. Then, the guys talk about the Cubs Con poster, provide a Marcus Stroman signing update, and Jordan shares a baseball-related story f...
Jan 10, 2024•47 min•Ep. 223
Pedro Moura spent a decade as a fulltime baseball writer, authoring one of the definitive works on the machine behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. But in April of 2023, he stepped away from the inner workings of the sport.... only to end up right back here. With Jake Mintz, breaking down the 2023 baseball season from Opening Day all the way through Shohei Ohtani teaching everyone about deferred payments and California tax brackets. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball...
Jan 08, 2024•42 min•Ep. 222
Few places have had a bigger impact on the last decade of Major League Baseball than Vanderbilt University. In this special episode, Jake and Jordan sit down for an in-depth interview with the architect behind Commodore Baseball, Tim Corbin and Vanderbilt alumnus, Enrique Bradfield Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles. 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 podcas...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 221
I think Jake is somewhere in the Outback. Jordan, however, is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet to discuss his time at MLBTR and what the site was like then compared to now, the Red Sox signing Lucas Giolito and trading Chris Sale, and the mood of the Blue Jays fanbase after the Ohtani saga. Then, Jordan gives some takes on recent moves by the Reds, White Sox, Angels, and Padres. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 220
It’s 2024! Jake and Jordan bring in the new year with a special episode getting back to the basics of what this pod is all about. They are joined by co-host of the Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast, Benji Naesen, and he knows absolutely nothing about baseball, but Jake and Jordan have tasked him with watching a Mariners-Orioles game from the summer and they discuss all things about the sport… like whether or not it’s called a match or a game. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 219
With Jake still in Australia, he and Jordan discuss the kind of moves we haven’t seen yet in this offseason, what could be the most compelling outcome for Josh Hader, and Joey Votto feeling like Sandra Bullock in Gravity. Then, they talk through Mariners signing catcher Mitch Garver, and some Blue Jays and White Sox moves. 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 S...
Dec 29, 2023•43 min•Ep. 218
Jake is in Australia, but Jordan and Mike Ferrin hold it down this week to discuss international free agents in relation to prospect lists and compare Yamamoto to Paul Skenes. They dive into the Dylan Cease trade rumors and breakdown which teams could make sense as a partner, and then react to the Yankees trading Estevan Florial for Cody Morris. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube �...
Dec 27, 2023•57 min•Ep. 217
Jake and Jordan review the 2024 Hall of Fame ballot and break down the newcomers into the categories of “One and Done First Timers,” “First Timers with Some Chance,” and “First Timers with a Good Chance.” Then, they review who is still on the ballot with a high likelihood of election and finish off with presenting their own ballots. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out t...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 216
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has signed! And like most talented baseball players this month, he is heading to the LA Dodgers for a long long time. Jake and Jordan discuss how we got here, how Yamamoto fits into the roster, and what this means for Clayton Kershaw. Then, the guys break down what the pre-arbitration bonus pool is, share their thoughts on the new rules of the game, and track the smaller moves that need love too, in a busy busy week. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to ...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 215
Jake and Jordan are back with Mike Ferrin and explain what Spring Breakout is and why it is so cool. They talk about the San Francisco Giants signing catcher Tom Murphy and what this means for Joey Bart, and then discuss short pitchers and the role height plays in pitching. 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 &...
Dec 20, 2023•49 min•Ep. 214
What do you bring to a billionaire's dinner party? Jake and Jordan discuss the Yamamoto rumor mill, including a dinner at Steve Cohen’s house, some more behind the scenes information about the Ohtani pursuit, and the Angels’ response to missing out on Ohtani. Then, they get into Tyler Glasnow’s contract details, Kansas City Royals signings, and other transactions. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Sp...
Dec 18, 2023•57 min•Ep. 213
Shohei Ohtani has been officially introduced at Dodgers Stadium, and Jake and Jordan share their takeaways from the press conference and breakdown the details of his contract. They discuss the agreement to send Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, SF Giants signing Jung-Hoo Lee, and other trade moves. Then, the guys top it off with some Good, Bad, and Uggla. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ You...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 212
Mets’ IF Ronny Mauricio tore his ACL during winter ball and Jake, Jordan, and Mike Ferrin talk about what New York is potentially losing, and the overall shift in the way winter ball is treated. Then, the guys discuss the Juan Soto trade and the Yankees’ magic pitching development that enabled the deal, Trey Sweeney heading to the Dodgers, and the Rule 5 Draft. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spoti...
Dec 13, 2023•56 min•Ep. 211
The LA Dodgers have acquired Shohei Ohtani with a whopping $700 million (yes, million) deal. Jake and Jordan process what this means and what is next for the Dodgers and Ohtani. Then, the guys break down what happened during Friday’s media circus about Ohtani and the Toronto Blue Jays, and other trade moves that occurred. 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 Sp...
Dec 11, 2023•51 min•Ep. 210
Shohei Ohtani is expected to make a decision on which team he wants to sign with at some stage today. Jake and Jordan list the teams still in the running and break down why he might want to sign with each one. Then, the guys discuss where everything stands with Yamamoto and what it would mean if the Yankees were to sign him, before recapping Scott Boras’ annual media scrum. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podc...
Dec 08, 2023•56 min•Ep. 209
The Yankees have acquired star outfielder Juan Soto in a 7-player trade with the San Diego Padres, and Yankees fans are PSYCHED! Jake and Jordan break down exactly why Juan Soto is the perfect fit for New York and why he’s primed for a HUGE year. Then, the guys talk about the Padres side of the deal, before touching on some of the smaller moves from around the league. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts �...
Dec 07, 2023•47 min•Ep. 208
The MLB Draft Lottery took place in Nashville yesterday with the Cleveland Guardians claiming the top pick. Jake, Jordan and Mike Ferrin talk about the controversy of the draw, before providing a big picture look at the talent of next year’s draft class. Then, the guys break down the top-end college players that we should all keep our eyes on this season, including JJ Wetherholt, Travis Bazzana, Chase Burns, Jac Caglianone, Brody Brecht and more. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Su...
Dec 06, 2023•51 min•Ep. 207
The Yankees are close to landing outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. Jake and Jordan talk about what this move would do for the Yankees both offensively and defensively. Then, the guys talk about why Craig Kimbrel would be a useful addition for the Orioles should he land there, before answering more of your Winter Meetings-themed questions with special guest Andy McCullough from The Athletic. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favo...
Dec 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 206
Did Dave Roberts ruin the Dodgers chances of signing Shohei Ohtani by mentioning that they caught up with Shohei Ohtani during his presser today? Jake and Jordan discuss, and compare Ohtani’s unique free agency with the chaos that was Aaron Judge’s free agency last off-season. Then, the guys break down the trade that will see Alex Verdugo don the Yankees pinstripes, and talk about former KBO MVP Erick Fedde signing with the Chicago White Sox. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscr...
Dec 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 205
It’s Day 3 of the Winter Meetings and we finally have a crumb of news in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes! The megastar free agent is believed to have met with the Blue Jays in Florida earlier this week which suggests that Toronto will be a key player in his decision. Jake and Jordan discuss how notable this meeting is and why this leak won’t hurt the Blue Jays chances of acquiring Ohtani. Then, the guys read through some of your Winter Meetings-themed mailbag questions. New Merch Available HERE: p...
Dec 05, 2023•25 min•Ep. 204
Royals first baseman and best friend of the show Vinnie Pasquantino stops by the Baseball Bar-B-Cast set for an in-depth chat about his off-season routine, his recovery from injury, how he found out that he won Player of the Week in 2022, a possible return to LIDOM, his relationship with Shohei Ohtani, his upcoming wedding, and a whole lot more. Plus, a couple of cameo appearances from Steven Brault and Jeff Passan. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast ...
Dec 05, 2023•57 min•Ep. 201
It’s Day One of the Winter Meetings in Nashville and the action has already begun! Jake and Jordan react to the big trade that dropped last night involving Jordan’s beloved Seattle Mariners and the Atlanta Braves, and ponder what prompted the Mariners to make this move. Then, the guys talk about funny things that they saw at the hotel bar last night and preview some of the moves that might be going down later this week. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-C...
Dec 04, 2023•37 min•Ep. 200
Veteran starter Sonny Gray has signed a three-year, $75 Million deal with the St Louis Cardinals. Jake and Jordan break down what this signing means for both parties, before digging into several other transactions from around the league. Then, the guys play a game of Free Agency Mad Libs in which they each pull a player’s name and a team name out of a hat and make an argument for why that player will sign with that team. Finally, the guys touch on the latest Yoshinobu Yamamoto news and welcome t...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 199
Jake Mintz is joined by Eric Longenhagen from FanGraphs to talk through what a potential Juan Soto trade might look like, and the types of prospects that teams may have to give up to land him. Then, they discuss the possible contract extension for Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio, and break down the process of compiling a prospect list. New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check o...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 198
Shohei Ohtani is one of the most fascinating and prodigious talents in baseball history…and he is currently a free agent. Jake and Jordan break down everything we know about this enigmatic superstar both as a player, and as a person, and attempt to contextualize his cultural and emotional impact in both the United States and Japan. Then, the guys list every prospective landing spot for Ohtani and break down why he could possibly sign there, before reading through all the Ohtani-related e-mails t...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 197
Jake and Jordan cap off the 2023 MLB calendar by building a time capsule and filling it with physical items that represent various memorable moments of the season. 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @Cespede...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 196
On this inaugural edition of Prospect Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz, Jordan Shusterman and Mike Ferrin break down this year’s standouts from the Arizona Fall League, such as Colson Montgomery, Jackson Jobe, Ricky Tiedemann, Abimelec Ortiz, and a whole lot more. Then, they discuss the Vidal Brujan trade, and talk about the biggest implications from the last weeks Rule 5 Protection Deadline. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check o...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 195
