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Baseball Bar-B-Cast

The smartest dumb baseball podcast or the dumbest smart baseball podcast?Thrice a week, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman of Céspedes Family BBQ take you on a journey through the weird, wacky and wonderful universe of baseball. If you want to know what’s going on in MLB, but also want to smile along the way then this is the podcast for you. So fire up the grill and get ready for an absolute roast on Baseball Bar-B-Cast.

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01:04:15

A’s sign Lawrence Butler to 7-year deal + Paul Skenes...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/03/07

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to the Athletics formalizing a 7-year deal with Lawrence Butler, while releasing new renderings of their proposed 2028 stadium in Las Vegas.Jake and Jordan then bring on Carson Lund, director of the new movie ‘Eephus’ to chat about what inspired him to make the film as well as what viewers can expect from the new baseball film.Later, Jake and Jordan reveal another edition of The Good, The Bad, The Uggla. This time they react to Paul Skenes potentially adding

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01:05:59

Breaking down Roki Sasaki’s MLB debut, Mike Rooney’s...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/03/05

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap Roki Sasaki’s spring ball debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in which he threw three shutout innings. What can we expect from the Japanese phenom this season?Jake and Jordan then bring on Mike Rooney of D1baseball.com to preview the upcoming college baseball season including the newest crop of prospects to look for.Later, Jake and Jordan react to Jose Quintana signing with the Milwaukee Brewers. They also break down what this could mean for the remaining

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00:51:44

Will injuries doom Yankees? + Tiering teams based on...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/03/03

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman continue their spring training coverage in a very unique way on the latest pod. The duo asks what spring training cliché defines each of the 30 teams in MLB this season. From 'we're going to surprise some people' to 'we have a target on our backs', Jake and Jordan place each team in tiers based on springing clichés. The two also discuss the latest injury bug that's caught the New York Yankees and answer listeners questions. Jake and Jordan end the show by trying to

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01:04:16

The best MLB team setup for the future, a...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/02/28

In the current game of baseball, teams are always looking for ways to get younger and more athletic. Some teams try to acquire these types of players via free agency (New York Mets with Juan Soto, Boston Red Sox with Garrett Crochet), while others try to do it via the draft. There are a few teams that stand out higher than the others, and we’re here to give you our rankings.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss their 26-and-under power rankings for the 2025 season, explaining why the New York

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01:15:27

Yankees make SHOCKING announcements, MLB tries out...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/02/25

The New York Yankees made two shocking announcements that sent headlines throughout sports, and neither involved acquiring a player or firing someone. In a surprising turn of events, Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner sent out a memo saying that for the first time since his late father controlled the team, players would be allowed to sport “well-groomed beards” while on the roster.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the surprising turn of events, as well as the other notable

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00:50:48

No extension for Vlad Jr., Devers vs. Bregman drama...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/02/20

The self-imposed deadline between Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays to ink the first baseman to a long-term deal has come and gone without an agreement. Vladdy may not be very long for the powder blue unis north of the border. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman open today's podcast episode diving into what this means for the Blue Jays and for Vlad with no extension in place and the 1B likely heading to free agency this November. Did Juan Soto's massive offseason haul make Vlad reconsider

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01:01:58

Juan Soto arrives at Mets camp, Yankees and Dodgers...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/02/17

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are both fully entrenched in Spring training camps in Florida and Arizona, respectively. Mintz shares what he learned and witnessed in Juan Soto's arrival at Mets camp. Shusterman describes the fever pitch atmosphere at Dodgers camp and the two discuss the latest drama surrounding Yankees camp. The two also unveil teams 30-26 in their U26 power rankings and play a fun NRI trivia game to end the pod. (1:30) - The Opener: Juan Soto arrives at Mets camp and shares what

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01:05:04

Alex Bregman to the Red Sox, Padres and Angels make...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/02/13

The last holdout for notable free agents has finally signed, as Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a deal late Wednesday night that sees the former Houston Astros third baseman taking his talents to Beantown. While the move isn’t entirely shocking considering both the team and player have been connected throughout the offseason, how Bregman fits is the next question.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss why it was a logical move for the Red Sox to acquire the former All-Star, if

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01:06:34

Astros, Red Sox & Cubs in on Alex Bregman + former...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/02/10

Spring Training kicks off this week for MLB clubs, with many players already reporting to their club sites to get ready for the marathon that starts next month. However, for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, he still doesn’t know where, or when, he’ll be reporting to camp.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Bregman still waiting for Scott Boras to broker a deal between one of the teams that have shown interest, and those who should be, in the services of the All-Star infielder, including

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01:04:59

Pete Alonso returns to the Mets, Pete Alonso RETURNS...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/02/06

One of the most notable free agents has finally signed with only days until Spring Training, and it’s a reunion that many have been expecting. Late Wednesday night, the New York Mets and Pete Alonso agreed on a deal to bring the Polar Bear back for at least one more season in Flushing.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss why the re-signing by the Mets was always inevitable despite the back-and-forth between the club and Alonso’s camp, the reasoning why the first-base market never materialized

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01:04:45

Max Scherzer & Jack Flaherty find teams, a look at...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/02/03

As Spring Training rapidly approaches, a couple of notable free-agent pitchers have found teams just in time for pitchers and catchers to report. With Jack Flaherty returning to the Detroit Tigers and Max Scherzer taking his Hall of Fame resume to the Toronto Blue Jays, both teams are hoping the pitchers provide a spark to their rotations.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the surprising move of Flaherty going back to Detroit and why his contract signals that he will more than likely re-test

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01:06:59

Yankees owner on Dodgers’ spending, Junior Caminero’s...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/01/30

The New York Yankees haven’t been quiet this offseason in regard to putting together a roster that they feel can hopefully get them back to the World Series in 2025. The same can be said for Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner this past week when he made a little noise himself, notably making comments about how the Los Angeles Dodgers have spent this offseason.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the noise that came from the Boss in the Bronx about how teams can’t spend like the world champs

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00:51:05

Astros trade could lead to Bregman reunion, Steve...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/01/27

Over the weekend, the Houston Astros were finally able to trade reliever Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs after he agreed to waive his no-trade clause and sign off on the deal. With the trade going through and some money being saved, could this mean the Astros are willing to bring back a familiar face at third base?Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss whether the Pressly-Cubs trade could indicate that Houston is trying to find funds to re-sign Alex Bregman and reunite him with Jose Altuve,

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01:10:17

Ichiro, Sabathia and Wagner elected to Hall of Fame,...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/01/24

The members of the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class were announced on Tuesday night. Ichiro Suzuki, C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner received the news that they would be enshrined in Cooperstown, adding yet another notable achievement to the legacy of their storied careers.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the very deserving class of 2025, including why it’s not a big deal that Ichiro didn’t get 100% of the vote, Sabathia overcoming struggles with addiction that helped him get back into

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00:59:31

Dodgers strike again by signing Roki Sasaki & Tanner...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/01/21

The dream offseason that the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers are having continued with the signing of prized Japanese ace Roki Sasaki, right before agreeing to a deal with star closer Tanner Scott. As the Dodgers continue to assemble a team that resembles something out of a video game, many are wondering if this is good for the game of baseball.Jake Mintz is joined by senior writer from The Athletic, Andy McCullough, as they discuss whether Los Angeles’ spending is going a bit too far and

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01:03:01

Mets pivoting from Pete Alonso, International Signing...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/01/17

While many of the top free agents this offseason have signed and know where they’ll be playing baseball next season, one franchise player still remains on the market and it seems like his old team is ready to move on. After signing Jesse Winker on Thursday, the New York Mets are reportedly ready to pivot their offseason plans away from bringing back franchise first baseman Pete Alonso.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss why the polar bear has a right to be frustrated with the way things have

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00:59:31

Baseball Hall of Fame debate, Home Run Derby mystery...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/01/13

We are eight days away from finding out who will be in the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2025, and while there will surely be a few slam-dunk first-ballot inductees, there will also be one player who is trying to get in on his tenth and final try.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the possibility of Ichiro Suzuki becoming the first position player to obtain 100% of the vote, whether CC Sabathia will be elected as a first-ballot Hall of Famer or have to wait a year and if Billy Wagner will

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01:15:23

Padres ownership lawsuit drama, Justin Verlander to...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/01/09

The San Diego Padres are in the midst of a lawsuit battle over ownership that involves the late Peter Seidler’s wife, Sheel Seidler, and his brothers over who should control the team. While this situation doesn’t appear to have a resolution in sight anytime soon, the future of the franchise will certainly hinge on how things unfold.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the lawsuit and statement issued by Sheel, the obligation she feels to Padres fans and her late husband’s legacy and her efforts

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01:02:59

Time running out for top free agents, Orioles’...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/01/06

With the calendar flipping over to 2025, we are now officially less than two months away from pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training. While teams are starting to finalize their rosters for who’s coming to camp, there are still quite a few notable free agents out there looking for jobs. But is time running out for these players to get the deal they’re hoping for?Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman open the show discussing what options Alex Bregman has left since the Houston Astros have

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01:20:04

Latest on Roki Sasaki’s decision, Red Sox offseason...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/01/02

The mystery surrounding Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki’s free agency is starting to become a little more clear after teams have reached out to express their interest in the talents of the young, budding ace. With the international signing period approaching rapidly, we might know the fate of where Sasaki will join sooner rather than later.Jordan Shusterman is joined by guest host Kiley McDaniel of ESPN as they take a look at the latest news surrounding Sasaki, including which teams have made their

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