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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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00:50:59

Bryce Harper vs. Rob Manfred, Emmanuel Clase put on...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/07/30

Tensions were high in Philadelphia last week when Rob Manfred conducted his annual meeting with the Phillies. These meetings are something he does with each team every year. Although it is reported the words "salary cap" were not mentioned, the discussion of the "game's economics" caused Bryce Harper to confront Manfred and cuss him out. Jake and Jordan fill you in on all the information leading up to the incident and what the bigger picture is. What does this mean for the future of the CBA

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01:13:22

Aaron Judge out, Nick Kurtz makes MLB history & Hall...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/07/28

The Yankees' tumultuous season got a bit more challenging this weekend as they lost their star to injury. The best player in baseball, Aaron Judge, is out for the foreseeable future with a flexor strain in his right elbow. He did not tear his UCL, but the fear of preventing that may cause the Yankees to proceed with caution when figuring out a timetable for his return. Coming off of a series loss to the Phillies, how will the Yankees adjust going forward, and will we see Judge again this year? Jake

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01:06:21

Mariners-D-backs kick off trade season, Spencer...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/07/25

We’re officially less than one week away from the July 31st Major League Baseball trade deadline and some teams are already making moves. On Thursday night, the Seattle Mariners acquired Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, a strong move that might have multiple implications for both teams as they head into the ever so important deadline season.On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss why this trade from the D-backs might signal they're ready to

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01:20:43

MLB trade deadline preview: buyers & sellers

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/07/23

There is slightly over a week until the MLB trade deadline. Rumors are running rampant as it nears the time for teams to decide if they are going to bolster their roster for a run towards the postseason or if they are going to cut their losses and prepare for the future. Some will be buyers and some will be sellers. That is exactly what Jake and Jordan discuss. They break down each team and project what moves those teams might make. Eugenio Suárez is the biggest name being rumored to be swapping

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01:09:56

Brewers sweep Dodgers & a weekend recap

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/07/21

The first series back after the All-Star break did not go as planned for the Los Angeles Dodgers. On the flip-side, it went as well as it could go for the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers swept the Dodgers, in LA, over the weekend as they extended their win streak to ten and climbed up the standings to tie the Cubs for the lead in the NL Central. The Dodgers remain 3.5 games up in the NL West, but everything is not going according to the script in Los Angeles. Mookie Betts' struggles continued, and

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01:08:52

What to watch for post-All-Star break & Commissioner...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/07/18

The All-Star break is now complete and the back stretch of MLB's season begins today. With so many storylines to follow, Jake and Jordan discuss the most compelling races for the remainder of the baseball season. After a very rocky start, could the Boston Red Sox still capture the AL East? Which teams are best positioned to make the postseason in the AL and NL Wild Card races? Plus, as we move closer to the end of the season, who are the favorites for postseason awards? Are Aaron Judge and Shohei

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00:49:32

National League wins historic 2025 All-Star Game, Cal...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/07/16

2025's edition of the Mid-Summer Classic turned out to be a first of its kind on Tuesday night. At the center of it was a player who is no stranger to the dramatic. The NL jumped out to a 6-0 lead heading into the seventh inning, but the AL came storming back. The game remained tied at the end of nine innings. The result turned out to be the first ever home run swing-off. Each team had three batters with three swings each. Whoever hit the most home runs was to be declared the winner. Down two home

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01:04:58

All-Star pitching controversy, MLB Draft reactions &...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/07/14

The All-Star festivities are already underway in Atlanta, and there has been no lack of drama leading up to Tuesday night's main event. With rosters in flux as players drop out of the game, the latest conversation is around who has been selected to be on the mound. The Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski was named to the NL All-Star team as an injury replacement. Misiorowski has only pitched 25.2 innings in the majors; the fewest innings a pitcher has ever pitched and been named to an All-Star team. That

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01:06:17

Home Run Derby predictions & MLB Draft preview

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/07/11

The 4th of July has passed, but there will be some fireworks in Atlanta in just a few days as one of the most electrifying events in baseball takes center stage. The Home Run Derby. A stacked field will arrive at Truist Park ready to put on a show. The eight contestants consist of Cal Raleigh, James Wood, Junior Caminero, Byron Buxton, Brent Rooker, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Oneil Cruz and Ronald Acuña Jr. Jake and Jordan have been bursting with excitement for this year's Derby, and now they break down the

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01:10:50

Dodgers & Blue Jays streaking in different ways,...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/07/09

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into Tuesday night riding a four-game losing streak, hoping that Clayton Kershaw could get them back into the win column to calm fans’ nerves. However, it was the Milwaukee Brewers’ young buck Jacob Misiorowski who outdueled the future Hall of Famer, handed LA another loss and started to raise some concerns among the Dodger Blue faithful. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss why they’re not overly concerned about the Dodgers’ recent play and what big problem does

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01:07:10

Nationals fire GM & Manager + All-Star roster snubs &...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/07/07

2019 doesn't seem like that long ago, but one pandemic and five World Series later the 2019 World Series champs, the Washington Nationals, are making a huge franchise shift. General manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez are out for the Nationals after they were swept by the Boston Red Sox this past weekend. Jake and Jordan look at the Nationals, who sit above only the 21-69 Colorado Rockies in the National League, and break down how exactly the franchise fell so far. They also discuss what

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01:14:47

Clayton Kershaw reaches 3000, All-Star Game starters...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/07/03

On Wednesday night, Clayton Kershaw made baseball history, becoming only the 20th pitcher in MLB history to reach the 3,000 career strikeout mark. The future Hall of Famer entered the night three strikeouts away from the milestone, and he reached the plateau in front of his family and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ faithful fans.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the historical significance of this achievement by Kershaw and why it always felt inevitable that he would reach the mark. They also

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01:05:11

Remembering Dave Parker, Mets get swept & a weekend...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/06/30

33 years after his retirement, Dave 'The Cobra' Parker finally got the news that he would be inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. Saturday, less than a month away from being able to attend his Hall of Fame induction, baseball lost its giant. The six-foot five-inch slugger left an indelible mark on the game. Parker won an MVP, back-to-back hitting titles, three Gold Gloves and two World Series. The 7-time All-Star finished with 2,712 hits and a 40.1 career WAR. Jake and Jordan remember the

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01:14:27

Dream 2025 Home Run Derby lineup + A’s Jacob Wilson...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/06/27

With less than three weeks to go until the 2025 MLB All-Star Game festivities take place in Atlanta, it’s time to start thinking about who might try to steal the show during the Home Run Derby. With Ronald Acuña Jr. and now Cal Raleigh confirmed to take part in the long ball contest, that leaves six spots open—and we have some ideas.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss their dream lineups for the derby and which players could make for the most exciting matchups. While Acuña Jr. seems to be the

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00:55:50

Chase Burns' dazzling debut, A's break ground in Las...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/06/25

Imagine this. You get the call that you're headed up for your MLB debut. Even better, your first start is at home against the Yankees. You step onto the mound and strike out the first two batters. Aaron Judge steps to the plate, he goes down swinging. The next inning you repeat the same process, striking out three of the next four batters. Well, this was reality for the Reds' Chase Burns on Tuesday. The second overall pick in the 2024 draft is the only pitcher in the last 50 years to strike out the

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01:07:25

LSU crowned champs, Aaron Judges' biggest MVP threat...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/06/23

On Sunday, the LSU Tigers roared yet again en route to their second Men’s College World Series title in the past three years, defeating Coastal Carolina two games to none. After an impressive complete-game shutout by Kade Anderson in game one, the Tigers took care of business in game two to secure their 8th title since 1991.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about LSU’s impressive 10-1 postseason run this year, led by head coach Jay Johnson, and why the title seemed inevitable yet again for the

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01:07:07

Padres vs. Dodgers rivalry gets heated, Braves sweep...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/06/20

There was no lack of drama at Chavez Ravine this week as an already heated intradivision rivalry turned the heat up even more. Ejections, players being hit, benches clearing and a walk-off home run were all sprinkled throughout the Dodgers and Padres matchup that saw LA take three of the four games. Jake and Jordan get into all of the drama from the series as they discuss the ejections of both managers, Tatis' injury, the Dodgers starting to look dominant again and more. Plus, the Dodgers' owner now

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01:00:24

Rafael Devers’ debut in San Francisco, why the Red...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/06/18

The baseball world is still buzzing about the shocking trade that sent Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants only two seasons after the Boston Red Sox signed him to an 11-year contract extension. While Devers is already making a great first impression by the Bay, there are still questions about why Boston traded away yet another superstar from their roster.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about Devers’ debut with the Giants, including a star-studded press conference and already mashing in

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01:00:07

Rafael Devers traded to San Francisco, Shohei Ohtani...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/06/16

The final weekend of spring brought the summer heat with some wild activity around the MLB on Fathers' Day. The Boston Red Sox & Rafael Devers drama came to a conclusion Sunday as Boston shocked the baseball world and traded Devers to the San Francisco Giants. Receiving no big stars in return, might this just have been a salary dump to end the Devers/Red Sox drama? A stunned Jake and Jordan breakdown the trade and try to figure out what exactly Boston was thinking. Plus, they get into how it changes

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01:08:02

Jacob Misiorowski's dazzling debut, Brewers-White Sox...

Baseball Bar-B-Cast ·

2025/06/13

The Milwaukee Brewers may have found their next "guy." Jacob Misiorowski put the league on notice, Thursday night, in an electric debut for the Brewers, striking out five Cardinals and allowing no hits in 5 innings. A slim Chris Sale is how Jake described him. Yahoo Sports' MLB Insider, Russell Dorsey, guest hosts, pinch hitting for Jordan Shusterman today. He and Jake break down Misiorowski's debut and explain why this outing may be a sign of big things to come from the Brewers' newest pitcher.One

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