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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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01:11:42

Jac Caglianone gets called up, Shohei Ohtani falls...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/06/02

Could the best hitter on the Kansas City Royals have been sitting in the minor leagues this season? Everyone is about to find out as one of the top prospects in baseball, Jac Caglianone, gets the call. Jake and Jordan reflect on his impressive collegiate career and discuss how it may translate in the majors.Even some of the best athletes in the world get sleepy at work. Shohei Ohtani was caught falling asleep in the dugout during a World Series rematch vs. the New York Yankees this weekend. Jake,

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01:03:33

Is the Red Sox season already over? Plus, Dodgers...

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2025/05/30

The Boston Red Sox are 27-31 with May coming to a close and what was a season that started with optimism is beginning to sink into a sour reality as the season pushes past its one-third mark. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about Boston's floundering 2025 campaign, the issues with roster construction and how manager Alex Cora isn't entirely to blame.Can the Red Sox pull out of their early-season hole? Will fortunes change after their first series against the New York Yankees next week? Only time

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01:02:33

Dodgers overtaken as NL leaders, plus mailbag...

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2025/05/28

Have the Dodgers lost their claim as the best team in baseball? After a few rough weeks, they are no longer in the lead of the National League. Jake is on the road this week, visiting Jordan in Cleveland where the Dodgers are facing the Guardians and so far have taken two of three. The guys give a live report from what they’ve seen so far as the defending champs visit northeast Ohio.You have questions and we have answers! Jake and Jordan reach into the mailbag to discuss a few fan questions

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01:13:33

Tarik Skubal's career day, Shohei Ohtani back on the...

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2025/05/26

The Detroit Tigers' ace continued to mesmerize the league, and a raucous Detroit crowd, over weekend with a career day. The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal, threw his first career complete game shutout on Sunday. Jake and Jordan dive into the impressive 13 strikeout performance that saw the final pitch of the game reach 102.6 mph.Also, Ohtani stepped onto the mound in New York with a crowd of both teams, the media and others looking on. In a big step towards his return

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01:10:32

Mets vs. Red Sox drama, early season awards check-in...

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2025/05/22

New York vs. Boston always provides baseball drama. But this week, it wasn’t the Yankees & Red Sox doing the honors. The New York Mets, of all teams, brought the sizzle to Fenway in a wild mid-week series that saw Walker Buehler get ejected and Alex Cora breaking the dugout phone…all while Juan Soto continues to slump. Jake and Jordan dive into all the drama from the Boston/New York series this week.Plus, the season nears its one-third mark, the guys give their take on who is in command for awards

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01:01:05

SEVEN weekend sweeps including Dodgers & Padres, Soto...

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2025/05/19

Spring cleaning was in full effect in the MLB over the weekend. Seven teams pulled out brooms and swept their series. Jake and Jordan break down each series including surprising sweeps of the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, while the Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds broke out the brooms in their grudge matches against the Orioles and Guardians, respectively.Someone gets fired, someone gets suspended and someone gets booed. The guys discuss everything that happened around the

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01:19:12

Rivalry Weekend draft, Dodgers new catcher, Twins &...

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2025/05/16

MLB's inaugural rivalry weekend is here! Jake and Jordan take a look at how this weekend came to fruition and draft what series they'd most like to attend. The Cardinals and Twins have been on a roll recently. The guys break down what's been going on and if they can keep it up. Lose one pitcher, gain another. Jake and Jordan talk about what's going on in the Dodgers' dugout and some new additions to the team.A few players retire and the guys share their thoughts.Finally, they close the week with The

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01:02:24

Pete Rose reinstated & Paul Skenes joins Team USA

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2025/05/14

Pete Rose is now Hall of Fame eligible. Commissioner Manfred made a huge rule change, Tuesday, which now reinstates Rose and makes him eligible for the Hall of Fame. What exactly happened, what does this mean going forward and will he get in? Jake and Jordan have plenty of thoughts.Paul Skenes is joining Team USA. Skenes announced Tuesday that he will be pitching for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in 2026. He joins Aaron Judge on the roster. The guys breakdown what this means for Team USA

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01:09:11

Bud Black out, Three teams sweep & A weekend review

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2025/05/12

Bud Black is out. Jake and Jordan breakdown the Rockies' decision to fire their manager and explain why the situation was more out of his control than it may seem. Three teams did some cleaning this weekend and swept their series, the guys dive into those.The Rafael Devers soap opera continues. An update with what is going on in Boston and a recap of the rest of the games from the weekend.Start your week at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (2:27) - Rockies fire Bud Black(19:42) - Cardinals sweep

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01:25:54

The Pope's baseball fandom is revealed, Ryan...

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2025/05/09

The Pope is a baseball fan! Pope Leo XIV was elected yesterday, becoming the first Pope from the United States. Hailing from Chicago, it was revealed he's a White Sox fan! Jake and Jordan discuss this amazing development.Ryan Spilborghs joins the show and talks with the guys about the Rafael Devers situation and the state of the Colorado Rockies. Plus, the Pirates fire their manager, and we get to a Good, Bad and Uggla you do not want to miss.Come finish up your week at the Baseball

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01:05:32

Another 50-50 season for Shohei? What is going on in...

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2025/05/07

The Dodgers took a trip to Shohei's favorite park in Miami. He then proceeded to hit a couple more home runs on the year. At 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases, is he going to go back-to-back 50-50 seasons? Jake and Jordan discuss.What is happening in Seattle? The Mariners sit at the top of the AL West and the guys discuss what is clicking for the team.Plus, Jake and Jordan get into other news around the league, including what podcaster just became an MLB hitting coach.Take a mid-week break and join

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01:07:27

Padres get the sweep, GMs face the media, Triston...

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2025/05/05

The San Diego Padres finally get the coveted opening segment for Jake and Jordan. The guys break down the Padres sweep over the weekend and what their season might look like going forward. What does it mean when a team's GM faces the music of the media early in the season? Jake and Jordan talk about 3 GMs who have already done exactly that.Plus, a dive into what the Triston Casas injury means for the Red Sox. Finally, the guys go Turbo Mode to recap every series of the weekend.Start your week off

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01:07:08

The Aaron Judge vs Barry Bonds debate, Standings Golf...

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2025/05/02

Aaron Judge is the best player in the MLB. Jake and Jordan say he's probably a lock for the Hall of Fame. So what is there to debate? What about when you compare him to hitters of the past? The Judge vs. Bonds debate. How does Aaron Judge stack up against Barry Bonds, and are they really in the same category? The answer might surprise you.Plus, Standings Golf is back! The guys, hesitantly, make their picks for this year's Standings Golf matchup. If you forgot exactly what that is, don't worry, they

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01:07:51

Where does the blame lie for the Orioles' meltdown, a...

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2025/04/30

Kris Bubic joins the show and talks about the ups and downs of his career, coming back from injury, pitching in the playoffs and what it's like being a part of this Royals team. Plus, Jake and Jordan breakdown what is happening in Baltimore and what has caused the Orioles' season to go into a tailspin. Also, Jake is MAD about a new City Connect jersey. He and Jordan break down why.All this and more when you join us for today's Baseball Bar-B-Cast (2:02) - Orioles falling apart (25:58) - Kris Bubic

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01:11:00

Weekend recap: Roki Sasaki's major red flag + Yankees...

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2025/04/28

It's another Monday edition of Baseball Bar-B-Cast where Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap the weekend in baseball. The duo dive into the four sweeps that occurred and debate if the Colorado Rockies can truly go down as the worst baseball team ever. After the break the two discuss pitching concerns for the Dodgers and Yankees despite winning their respective weekend series. After Turbo Mode, to end the show Jordan and Jake debate what we should call a minor league 6-game series sweep and pick a

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01:11:05

2026 MLB Free Agency power rankings + Steve Cohen’s...

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2025/04/25

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the 2026 MLB free agency class and take a look at what type of deals we can expect to see this winter. The boys give us their takes on how much Kyle Tucker’s contract will be, where Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman will land & how the rest of the class stacks up.Jake and Jordan then bring out the mailbag to answer your questions. What should be the term for a 2-game sweep? Jake also gives us his best sponsorship tie-ins for players with specific

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01:05:13

Who is the best team in the American League?

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2025/04/23

Who is the best team in the AL? Jake and Jordan dive into what to make of the American League and give their pitches for who is the best team.Plus, are the Cubs the most entertaining team to watch in baseball? Someone says that might just be the case. Come try to figure out the American League and more on today's Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (1:37) - Who is the best team in the American League?(4:25) - A's(7:14) - Angels(9:47) - Royals(13:59) - Twins(17:50) - Orioles(22:12) - Mariners(24:42) - Blue

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01:06:09

Don't worry about Juan Soto, Orioles get roasted on...

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2025/04/21

Juan Soto may be off to a slow start, but the Mets have a lot of excitement stirring at Citi Field. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Mets mopping the Cardinals, Pete Alonso's hot start and why no one should be worried about Juan Soto.Plus, Ronald Acuña Jr. calls out his manager, the Yankees play an away game at their home field, Shohei Ohtani has a baby which creates a hot take about maternity leave in the MLB and the guys go Turbo Mode to recap the weekend.All this and more when you

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01:03:36

The NL West is a 4-Horse Race, Buster Olney talks...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/04/18

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down how good the NL West has been so far with the Dodgers, Padres, Giants and Diamondbacks all vying for the top spot. Can this division end up having 4 great teams? Are the Dodgers still the favorites?Jake and Jordan then bring on ESPN’s Buster Olney to chat the Dodgers, Yankees & why there are so few dynasties in baseball.Later, Jake & Jordan bring back The Good, Bad & Uggla and tell us why Cal Raleigh is the best catcher in baseball. (2:00) - 4 teams vying

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01:03:29

Aaron Judge to headline Team USA for 2026 + “Hoo Lee...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/04/16

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to the news that Aaron Judge will captain Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Is he the missing piece Team USA needs to win? The boys then The boys then attempt to predict the Team USA roster for the WBC.Jake and Jordan then bring on “Hoo Lee Gans” founder Kyle Smeallie to chat the inpsiration behind baseball’s newest fan group.Later, Jake gives Jordan some baseball trivia and the boys break down news around the league, including Alex Bregman’s perfect

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