Baseball Bar-B-Cast

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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Roman Anthony called up, Denzel Clarke's all-time great catch & Shohei returning to the mound soon

    The Boston Red Sox are struggling and sure could use some help. That help might have been sitting in their farm system this whole time, and now the world is about to join the Red Sox in finding out. MLB's number one prospect, Roman Anthony, has been called up. After struggling in his first game as a major leaguer, Anthony finally notched his first hit in his second game with Boston. Jake and Jordan break down the infancy of Anthony's career, why exactly he was the top prospect and what to expect going forward. The A's center fielder, Denzel Clarke, has not been in the MLB for very long, but he already gave us the catch of the year on Monday night. Might this home run robbery be the greatest catch of all-time? The guys sure seem to think so. They break down what exactly happened when the A's faced the Angels and where this catch ranks all-time. Shohei Ohtani was has returned to the mound again. While it was still just practice, he appears to be inching closer to his MLB return to pitching. Jake and Jordan talk about how close he may actually be, Dave Roberts' comments on the situation and what a return would mean for the Dodgers. Plus, ESPN analyst, and former major leaguer, Chris Burke joins the show to talk about the Men's College World Series. Join us for a jam-packed Wednesday episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (1:48) - Denzel Clarke catch (16:30) - College World Series with guest Chris Burke (53:23) - Roman Anthony call-up (58:01) - Shohei Pitching   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://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

    1h 6m

  2. 3D AGO

    Red Sox outslug Yankees, possible World Series preview & weekend recap

    This past weekend saw the latest chapter in the greatest rivalry in baseball as the Boston Red Sox took on the New York Yankees in the Bronx. While there never needs to be an extra level of competitiveness between the two clubs, Sunday’s starter for Boston gave the Bronx Bombers a little extra incentive to try to show him up.   Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about Hunter Dobbins’ absurd comment that made headlines about retiring before signing with the Yankees right before he went on to have a solid outing in the Red Sox’s series-clinching game. The guys then discuss why Boston’s performance this weekend was extremely frustrating to watch, even though they won two out of three in the Bronx.   Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan discuss whether we saw a World Series preview this past weekend when the Chicago Cubs took their series against the Detroit Tigers, why they’re really excited to see what Buster Posey does at the trade deadline after the San Francisco Giants made another statement sweep against the Atlanta Braves and whether Corbin Burnes getting Tommy John surgery might actually work out in the Arizona Diamondbacks' favor—for now. (2:25) – How Sweep It Is (15:32) – Pirates and Mets complete sweeps (30:59) – Red Sox best Yankees (41:58) – World Series preview? (52:06) – Kind of a Big Deal: Corbin Burnes gets surgery (57:23) – Turbo Mode recap 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://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

    1h 10m

  3. 6D AGO

    Automated ball-strike coming in 2026, Jerry Reinsdorf’s future sale of White Sox and The Good, The Bad & The Uggla

    Get ready to start seeing a lot of ball players tapping their heads in the MLB in 2026. Why, might you ask? That is the signal to initiate a review with the impending automated ball-strike system. Rob Manfred has announced clear intentions that ABS is coming in 2026 to baseball. What was a test case in Spring Training is becoming reality and there’s mixed feelings across the league. Jake and Jordan give their thoughts on how this will impact the game and if they are for or against it. The Chicago White Sox are up for sale… eventually. Don’t start breaking those piggy banks open just yet White Sox fans. Jerry Reinsdorf appears to have already decided on his heir apparent. The 89-year-old Chicago owner announced that as soon as 2029 he has the option to hand the team over to Justin Ishbia. Ishbia, brother to Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia, is already a minority owner with the team. It has been made clear no movement will be made by Reinsdorf until 2029. The guys break down all of the behind the scenes info on how exactly this came to fruition. Jake Mintz, baseball extraordinaire, hit a home run at Yankee Stadium! Did it actually leave the park? Well, no, but he scored off of his hit. You can be the judge as Jake tells us about the latest edition of the Yankees/Red Sox media members game. Finally, the best way to close out the week arrives as the guys play another edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. Enjoy your Friday at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (1:33) - Automated ball-strike system (19:47) - White sox for sale (35:47) - Jake plays a game at Yankee Stadium (46:48) - The Good (48:59) - The Bad (54:06) - The Uggla   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://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

    1 hr

  4. JUN 4

    Early look at All-Star Game ballots, what’s up with the Braves & College World Series updates

    With the Midsummer Classic set to take place in Atlanta at Truist Park on July 15th, today is the day that All-Star Game ballots have dropped—and it’s up to the public to make their choices. While some players might be locks to start the game (looking at you, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani), there are a few sports that could see some interesting position battles.   Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman go down the ballots for the American and National League squads, making their picks for who they think should be voted in as starters. They wonder if Juan Soto can beat out an impressive trio of NL outfielders, why Dave Roberts could be selective with his Los Angeles Dodgers players and whether Rafael Devers even bothers to bring a glove with him to Atlanta.   Later on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys examine the weird season that the Atlanta Braves are having—and why it’s oddly similar to the Boston Red Sox—before going around the league to discuss all the injury news surrounding the Houston Astros and New York Mets, among other teams. They close the show with the latest news surrounding the Men’s and Women’s College World Series. (3:38) - AL All-Star starting squad (20:54) - NL All-Star starting squad (40:29) - What’s up with the Braves? (56:45) - BBQ Boo Boo List updates (1:07:26) - College World Series news   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://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

    1h 15m

  5. JUN 2

    Jac Caglianone gets called up, Shohei Ohtani falls asleep mid-World Series rematch & Phillies get swept

    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, who may or may not have slept through his alarm before recording this episode, has some (hypocritical?) thoughts on what happened in LA.  A full weekend of baseball with sweeps, mops and even some college drama occurred. The guys give a full recap on all that happened in the world of baseball.  Start off your week with the Baseball Bar-B-Cast   (1:51) - How Sweep It Is (2:46) - Blue Jays mop A's (10:18) - Brewers sweep Phillies (20:02) - Mets sweep Rockies (24:11) - Orioles sweep White Sox (30:44) - Tigers over Royals (32:40) - Jac Calgianone called up (37:35) - Mariners over Twins (41:07) - Nats over Diamonbacks (44:57) - Dodgers over Yankees (51:48) - Shohei falls asleep (55:02) - Turbo Mode (1:05:18) - College Baseball (1:09:24) - Lou Gehrig Day 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://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

    1h 12m

  6. MAY 30

    Is the Red Sox season already over? Plus, Dodgers make a trade & the Good, the Bad, the Uggla

    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 will tell, but it's hard to be optimistic about their chances this season sitting at 4th in the AL East. Meanwhile out west, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a trade! The guys explain the reasoning behind acquiring Cincinnati Reds reliever Alexis Diaz for prospect Mike Villani. Diaz, who was an All-Star just two seasons ago has regressed significantly, but with the injuries throughout LA's pitching staff, the move made sense for both sides. Closing out the episode, Jake and Jordan dive further into the mechanics of the bullpen phone before closing out the week with a new edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla where pitching injuries reign supreme, the MLB partners with the AUSL & the Miami Marlins have a new baserunning tactic in the minor leagues. (2:25) - Are the Boston Red Sox cooked? (22:15) - Dodgers trade for Alexis Diaz (27:40) - Previewing Dodgers/Yankees rematch series (36:40) - More bullpen phone questions (41:30) - The Good, The Bad, The Uggla 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://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

    1h 4m

  7. MAY 28

    Dodgers overtaken as NL leaders, plus mailbag questions, baseball crying & more

    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 including about bullpen phones, players announcing they are joining Team USA & more. According to Tom Hanks, there’s no crying in baseball. It seems Jake is not the only person that disagrees with this sentiment. The guys discuss tears on the infield, a walk-off grand slam, animals on the field at a ball game and more news from around the league. Join us for this mid-week edition of Baseball Bar-B-Cast.   (3:02) - Dodgers update from Cleveland (20:40) - Guardians update (25:42) - Mailbag (42:14) - Around the league (44:38) - Ronny Simon tears (48:39) - Christian Yelich (51:13) - Bryce Harper hit (53:31) - Animals on the field 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://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

    1h 3m

  8. MAY 26

    Tarik Skubal's career day, Shohei Ohtani back on the mound & a weekend recap

    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 to pitching, Shohei Ohtani took his first live bullpen since 2023. Jake witnessed it live and talks about where the Dodgers' superstar goes from here. Plus, the guys give you a recap of every series from the weekend. Join us on this Memorial Day at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast.   (2:37) - Tarik Skubal (21:01) - Cardinals sweep Diamondbacks (33:18) - Rays sweep Blue Jays (36:37) - Mets/Dodgers (40:52) - Shohei Ohtani pitching (57:01) - Yankees/Rockies (1:00:19) - Astros/Mariners (1:02:02) - Orioles/Red Sox (1:04:35) - Padres/Braves (1:06:04) - Turbo Mode 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://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

    1h 14m
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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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