Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Episodes
We Finally Have Shohei Ohtani News! PLUS a Tuesday Morning Mailbag at the Winter Meetings
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Winter Meetings Shenanigans with Vinnie Pasquantino (and Jeff Passan)
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 rou...
Jordan Reacts to the Mariners Trade LIVE From the Winter Meetings
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
Sonny Gray Signs with the Cardinals and Other Transactions, PLUS Free Agency Mad Libs and Let’s Talk Yamamoto
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Prospect Bar-B-Cast – Designing A Juan Soto Trade, Jackson Chourio Extension Buzz, and The Process of Compiling A Prospect List
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The MEGA Shohei Ohtani Free Agency Special
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The 2023 MLB Time Capsule
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Prospect Bar-B-Cast – Colson Montgomery, Abimelec Ortiz and Other Arizona Fall League Standouts
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fa...
Aaron Nola Signs A Big Deal To Stay In Philly, Zack Britton Retires, and the Tenderest Non-Tenders
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Nola has signed a 7-year, $172 Million contract to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies. Jake and Jordan talk about what this signing means for P...
Is Ohtani The Best Free Agent Pitcher on the Market? PLUS The Owners Approve the A’s Move To Vegas, and More MLB Award Announcements
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As they dive into their mega Free Agent Pitchers Preview, Jake and Jordan ask whether Shohei Ohtani is still the best pitcher on the free agency marke...
Shohei Ohtani Headlines the Free Agent Hitters Preview, PLUS MLB Award Announcements, and More Managerial Changes
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year winners were announced earlier this week, with Corbin Carroll and Skip Schumaker taking the honors in t...
Experiencing LIDOM in NYC, Thumbs Up Thumbs Down with Michelle Beadle and Cody Decker, and A Monday Mailbag
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Citi Field hosted a series of Dominican Winter League games over the weekend and Jake and Jordan were there to experience it all. They marvel at the a...
Ohtani Gives Away Gloves, The Angels Hire Ron Washington, and Team-by-Team Free Agency Preview
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shohei Ohtani gave away A LOT of baseball gloves to schools in Japan. Jake and Jordan ponder how many gloves he actually gave away. Then, the guys tal...
Cashman’s Comments, The Counsell Drama, Cleveland Rocks the Vogt, and Other Managerial Changes
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In one of the more jaw-droppingly bizarre and surprising managerial moves in recent history, former Brewers skipper Craig Counsell has become the new ...
Votto in a Different Color, Managerial Vacancy Rankings, and Offseason News Reactions
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake and Jordan do a grand housekeeping on all the offseason news and discuss team POBOs and managers, like Craig Breslow and Bob Melvin, and rank the...
Corey Seager: Boring King, Evan Carter’s Postgame Video, and Reflecting on the DBacks Season
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for a Texas-sized celebration... on a comically underwhelming parade route. Jake and Jordan break down the hangover from the World Series - ...
World. Series. CHAMPIONS. And Jake soaked in champagne.
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Texas Rangers have won their first ever World Series title. Jake and Jordan break down all the action from the game, including the terrific perfor...
World Series Game 4 Breakdown
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Texas Rangers are one win away from their first ever World Series title after beating the DBacks in an incredibly lopsided Game 4. Jake and Jordan...
World Series Game 3 Breakdown
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Texas Rangers stormed into Chase Field last night and took a W from the DBacks, defeating the home team 3-1 in Game 3 of the World Series. Jake an...
Tommy Pham vs Mike Maddux, Baseball Players Say The Darndest Things, and Which Forgotten Players Should Get A C’Ship Ring?
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux was involved in Atta Boy Gate 2.0 with Tommy Pham in Game 2, Tommy Pham responded by tweeting out a note-taki...
World Series Game 2 Recap
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The DBacks demolished the Rangers in Game 2 of the World Series to tie it up at one game apiece. Jake and Jordan break down all of the action, celebra...
The Perfect World Series Game One
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake and Jordan recap the 1st game of the World Series as the Rangers win 6-5, and break down heroics from Corey Seager, history from Adolis Garcia, a...
The Most Important Narratives You Need To Know About Heading Into The World Series
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The World Series begins TONIGHT. Jake and Jordan break down the biggest storylines and narratives heading into the series and highlight some of the mo...
Your Favorite 2023 World Series Preview
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the Texas Rangers in the 2023 World Series. Jake and Jordan recap how we got here, break down each positional ma...
The DBacks Are In The World Series!
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Arizona Diamondbacks have done what not many people had expected coming into this season and punched their ticket to the 2023 World Series to face...
WITH ARMS WIDE OPUNNN - The Rangers Are On to the World Series, and the DBacks Force A Game 7
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The DBacks are still alive this postseason after beating the Phillies 5-1 at Citizens Bank Park last night. Jake and Jordan break down all the action ...
Rangers Force A Game 7, What We Can Expect From Scherzer, and the Phillies Are One Win Away!
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Adolis Garcia Grand Slam in the top of the 9th inning put to bed any hopes that the Astros had of leaving Minute Maid with their World Series ticke...
One Of The Craziest Days Of Baseball in October Baseball History
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last night gave us two incredibly entertaining and nail-biting postseason baseball games, so Jake and Jordan had to jump on the mic for a very special...
Astros Even the Series, Pfaadt’s Pfabulous Performance Gives DBacks The Dub, and NLCS Game 4 Preview
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Houston’s offense continues to show up, as the travelling Astros drove in 10 runs to defeat the Rangers in Game 4 of the ALCS. Jake and Jordan break...
The Astros Take Game 3 of the ALCS, NLCS Game 3 Preview, and the Gold Glove Finalists Have Been Announced
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Astros bats were dominant against the Texas Rangers under the roof at Globe Life Field, sparking an impressive 8-5 win. Jake and Jordan break down...
The Phillies Demolish the DBacks in an Absolute Snoozefest, and Previewing Game 3 of the ALCS
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The only thing that was as impressive as the Phillies pitching last night was their offense. Jake and Jordan recap Game 2 of the NLCS: an incredibly o...
Harper Gets an NLCS W for his Birthday, and the Rangers Take a 2-0 Series Lead
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
31-year-old Bryce Harper homered and blew out the candles in the Phillies 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks yesterday. Jake and Jordan break down Harper’...
ALCS Game 1 Recap, NLCS Preview, and Kim Ng Steps Down
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers blanked the Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS to take a 1-0 series lead. Jake and Jordan break down the biggest moments from the game, and laud...
Phillies Slay the Disappointing Braves, Preview of the ALCS, and Final Thoughts on the Orlando Arcia Situation
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Philadelphia Phillies put an end to the Braves World Series dreams last night after taking out Game 4 at home. Jake and Jordan break down all the ...
Harper’s Staredown Of Orlando Arcia, PLUS the Astros and Diamondbacks Advance
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bryce Harper hit two huge home runs in the Phillies Game 3 win against the Braves last night, and stared down Orlando Arcia after each one. Jake and J...
Braves Incredible Comeback Spawns A Controversial Quote From Orlando Arcia, and The Rangers Advance
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake and Jordan break down the absolute classic that was Game 2 of the Braves-Phillies series. They touch on Trea Turner’s whoopsie, Travis d’Arna...
Justin Verlander Still Has It, But Clayton Kershaw Does Not, Plus LDS Weekend Wrap-Up w/ Brent Rooker of the Oakland A's
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All-Star Brent Rooker joins Jake and Jordan to talk about all of the action from this weekend’s LDS match-ups. The guys break down the key moments o...
LDS Preview, and an Impromptu METSCON as Eppler Steps Down
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The LDS match-ups have been set. Jake and Jordan break down each series, explain how each team can win their respective match-up, and attempt to answe...
Sweeps Week! A Wild Card Wrap-Up
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just like that, the Wild Card round has come and gone, with the Rangers, Twins, Diamondbacks and Phillies all sweeping their opponents. Jake and Jorda...
The Carlos Correa Play, Nick Castellanos’ Ring Finger Celebration, And Other Moments from All The Game Ones
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Rangers blank the Rays in front of an historically low crowd. The Twins defeat the Blue Jays in a game that provided one of the most impressive de...
Wild Card Series Preview, Postseason Picks, and Players We Want To See Win A Ring
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Wild Card match-ups have been set. Jake and Jordan break down each series, explain how each team can win their respective match-up, and tackle som...
Game 162 Review, Showalter/Kapler Out, and Remembering Tim Wakefield
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 MLB regular season is officially over, and the postseason bracket is set. Jake and Jordan break down the results from the last couple of days...
The Mariners Miracle, The Mets/Marlins Circus, and Service Gators
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Seattle Mariners banked an incredibly important come-from-behind W against the Rangers last night, and would you believe it… our own Jordan Shus...
AL West Chaos, The Cubs Catastrophe, and Jake’s Mom Joins the Show to Reminisce About Brooks Robinson
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mariners secured a much-needed win against the Houston Astros last night, bringing them to within 0.5 games of the AL wildcard spot. Jake and Jord...
A Disaster of a Weekend for the Mariners, Orion Kerkering’s Impressive Debut, and Joey Votto Day
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan’s beloved Seattle Mariners were swept by the Rangers over the weekend, and then lost an additional game to the Astros, causing them to fall 1...
Junior Caminero Is Coming! Plus Figuring Out The Final Pieces of the Playoff Puzzle
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s just over a week remaining in the 2023 MLB regular season but there’s still so many things yet to be decided. Jake and Jordan break down t...
Waino Gets To 200, Ohtani Gets Surgery, and Your Mailbag Questions Get Answered
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He did it! Adam Wainwright notched his 200th win in the Cardinals 1-0 win over the Brewers. Jake and Jordan celebrate this achievement and debate over...
The Rays and Orioles Clinch, Dodgers Win The NL West AGAIN, and Farewell to the Angels
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Rays and Orioles both clinched a postseason berth over the weekend, amidst their epic 2-2 series split. Jake and Jordan talk about the terrific pi...
Braves Clinch, Rangers Mop, and Alex Speier Breaks Down the Red Sox Firing of Chaim Bloom
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Braves have officially clinched the NL East for the sixth year in a row. Jake and Jordan break down how they did it and what we can expect from th...
Matt Olson’s 51 Big Ones, Waino Gets A Winno, and We Say Goodbye To The Teams Officially Out of Playoffs Contention
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake and Jordan break down a meaty Phillies-Braves series in Philadelphia, and marvel at Matt Olson’s 51st HR of the year. Plus - despite partially ...
Weekend Wrap, The George Kirby Discourse, and... Trade Mike Trout? PLUS the Cubs Call Up Pete Crow-Armstrong!
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Less than three weeks remain in the 2023 regular season. Jake and Jordan break down the weekend action and the impact on the postseason races, then di...
Adam Wainwright vs Ronald Acuna Jr, Milestone Check-In, and Roger Clemens is on Twitter!?
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Adam Wainwright did something that is incredibly uncommon in the year 2023; face Ronald Acuna Jr four times in a single game. Jake and Jord...
The Ohtani Body Double, Wild Card Check-In, and The Yankees Are A .500 Team Once Again
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was absent from the teams Picture Day, which meant that a mysterious body double wearing an Ohtani jersey was called in...
A Labor Day Mailbag Extravaganza!
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to spend a lazy Labor Day than listening to your good pals Jake and Jordan dig deep into their mailbag and answer some of your best an...
The Guardian Angels, The White Sox Hire Chris Getz, and Jasson Dominguez Among September Call-Ups
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three of the six Angels players that were put on waivers earlier this week (Giolito, Moore and Lopez) were claimed by the Cleveland Guardians, a team ...
The Angels Just Angel’d The Hardest They’ve Ever Angel’d, and Maddie Lee Chats the Ascending Cubs
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Angels have placed six players, including Lucas Giolito, on waivers in an attempt to dump salary now that they are out of the postseason picture. ...
The Padres Are A Scientific Anomaly, Miggy Hits a Homer, and Jake Goes To Montreal
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball players played a lot of baseball this weekend, and if you missed any of the action, don’t fret. Jake and Jordan break it all down, includin...
Strasburg Announces His Retirement, Betts Returns to Boston, and a Dramatic Reading of the “Perry Presser”
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nationals legend Stephen Strasburg has announced his retirement from the game of baseball. Jake and Jordan break down what Strasburg means to the city...
The Shohei Ohtani Injury Reaction Podcast
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shohei Ohtani has a torn UCL and won’t pitch again this season. Jake and Jordan break down exactly what happened, what this means for Ohtani for the...
The White Sox Actually Make Some Front Office Changes, Yankees on an L9, PLUS Dodgers Broadcaster Stephen Nelson Joins The Show
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After manning the helm at the White Sox since 2002, the duo of VP Ken Williams and GM Rick Hahn has been fired from the organization. Jake and Jordan ...
The Yankees Are Officially Dead, Julio’s Absurd Heater, and Prospect Corner
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Yankees were swept by the Boston Red Sox over the weekend, officially burying the Yankees’ 2023 campaign. Jake and Jordan break down th...
The Bummer Draft, The Teams In Tank Mode, and The Arrival of Masyn WInn
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Break out the tissues everybody, because it’s time to get sad! Jake and Jordan take turns drafting the players and baseball personalities that have ...
Jordan Gets Married, Livvy Dunne Shows Up To A Minor League Baseball Game, and Meckler Mania
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Sunday evening, Jordan got married to his lovely wife Bailey. Today, he and Jake touch on the biggest storylines from what was an incredible night,...
The Mailbag – Part Two, Diamondbacks Prospect Jordan Lawlar, and Cardinals Prospect Victor Scott II!
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guess what? Jordan got married last night! And with celebrations still going on, we are bringing you the second half of our mega mailbag segment from ...
Michael Lorenzen's Phillies Debut, and Joey Votto's Hypothetical
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake and Jordan are back together and they're discussing Michael Lorenzen's legendary no-hitter in his first home game, and the BBQ bowl of a lifetime...
The Kevin Brown Situation, and The Mailbag Is Open!
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown was indefinitely suspended by his employers for something so unbelievably silly, that we can’t help but laugh, and a...
The Big Brawl, and Are The Astros Actually A Rootable Team?
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The gloves were off in Cleveland over the weekend as Jose Ramirez and Tim Anderson got into full-blown fisticuffs. Jake and Jordan react to what might...
Ohtani Cramps Up Again, Wild Card Check-In, and the Heart and Hustle Award Guessing Game
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shohei Ohtani pitched four scoreless innings against the Mariners last night before he was forced to stop due to hand cramps. But guess what, he still...
Framber Valdez’s No-Hitter, A Trade Deadline Big Picture Break Down, METSCON with Bobby Wagner, and Drew Gilbert Joins The Show!
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Only hours after the Astros acquired Justin Verlander from the Mets, their 29-year-old ace Framber Valdez pitched a no-hitter, signaling to the baseba...
MLB Trade Deadline Reveal
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After managing to avoid any baseball-related news for the 24-hours prior to the trade deadline, Jake jumped on a live stream with Jordan and reacted t...
Rangers Trade For Max Scherzer and a Pair of Cardinals Pitchers, and One of the Strangest Deals Imaginable
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The MLB Trade Deadline is upon us! And some major names have already been dealt. Jake and Jordan react to the Rangers trading for Max Scherzer and bre...
It’s A Fun Time To Be An Angels Fan, and Derrick Goold Breaks Down The Cardinals Season Ahead of the Trade Deadline
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shohei Ohtani is staying put in L.A (for now), and the Angels are doing whatever they can to win. Jake and Jordan break down the moves the Halo’s ha...
Red Sox Deal Hernandez to Dodgers, Mickey Mo’s Disaster, and A Theory On Why the Yankees Suck
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiké Hernandez is on his way to L.A. after being traded for Nick Roberson and Justin Hagenman. Jake and Jordan discuss the trade and what it means fo...
Spicy India Trade Rumors, Re-Thinking Batting Practice, and Hypothetical Lionel Messi Goal Comps
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The MLB Trade Deadline is right around the corner, and we just got our first spicy trade rumor. Could former AL Rookie of the Year Jonathan India be o...
Kelenic vs The Water Cooler, Yankenfreude Is Alive And Well, and Baseball Taboo
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The baseball dugout water cooler remains undefeated after an altercation with Jarred Kelenic left the latter with a broken foot. Jake and Jordan expla...
Trade Deadline Preview, An Historic Night of Offense, and Jake’s Bombshell Admission
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake and Jordan are back together to break down every single team's game plan heading into the trade deadline. Will your team be sellers, like the Whi...
What The Angels Should Do With Ohtani, The First Step Towards Fixing The Padres, and How Good Is Roki Sasaki?
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball is officially back from the All-Star break, and Shohei Ohtani is back making history. But how much longer will he be doing it from Anaheim? ...
MLB Fan Satisfaction Rankings
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first half of the 2023 MLB season is officially in the books, which means it’s time to get irrationally hopeful and look ahead to the second hal...
Elias Diaz Becomes the Best Player in Baseball, and 2023 ASG Reactions PLUS Spencer Jones and Pete Crow-Armstrong Join The Show
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a game-winning home run, and one of the most memorable moments in All-Star Game history, 32-year-old Venezuelan Catcher Elias Diaz has been crown...
Vlad Guerrero Jr Wins the Home Run Derby, and the 2023 MLB All-Star Game Preview
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vladimir Guerrero Jr takes the crown as the 2023 Home Run Derby champion after hitting 25 homers against Randy Arozarena in the final round of the kno...
2023 MLB Draft Day 1 Recap, Biggest Takeaways from the SXM Futures Game, and Who Ya Got in the Home Run Derby?
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the first pick of the 2023 MLB Draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates pick…Paul Skenes! Day 1 of the 2023 MLB Draft is officially in the books. Jake and...
Futures Game Check-In with Marcelo Mayer, Nick Yorke, Jonathan Cannon, Victor Scott, Jordan Lawlar, and Dalton Rushing
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game is upon us. Jake and Jordan, LIVE from Seattle, Washington, preview the game by breaking down all the players ...
Mets and Padres in the Misery Bowl, The Reds Road Mop, and MLB Players at the White Party?
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All-Star Week is here! Jake and Jordan get into the excitement surrounding the Mets vs. Padres series, that whopping 14-1 Orioles win, and yet another...
The Angels Day From Hell, and A 2023 MLB Draft Primer
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, and Anthony Rendon are all set to miss time after they each suffered injuries within the span of 24 hours. In addition to t...
We Got Some All-Star Rosters, Some Series Sweeps, and Some Texas-Sized Trade Action, PLUS Alek Manoah is Back in Your Life
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The All-Star Game and the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game rosters are out, and they are majestic. Jake and Jordan have some things to say about these A...
The Least Enjoyable Perfect Game Possible, All-Star Starters Announced, and National Champion Hayden Travinski Joins The Show
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Domingo German was likely the most imperfect pitcher to ever throw a perfect game. Jake and Jordan break down exactly why German doesn't deserve to be...
What Else Can We Say About Shohei Ohtani, and the Rise of the Marlins w/ Daniel Alvarez
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Shohei Ohtani delivered yet another historic performance in which he hit 2 homers and struck out 10. Jake and Jordan break down the unique ...
City Connect Rankings, Another Mets Meltdown, and Eury Perez Is Making History But No One Is Paying Attention
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a transatlantic weekend of baseball, Jake and Jordan break down the randomness of the Angels vs Rockies series, dissect the issues surrounding b...
Midseason Surprises, Cubs/Cards Across the Pond, and Baseball's London Disasters PLUS What’s Going on with Wander?
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Midseason is almost here! Jake and Jordan share the six things that have shocked them the most as we approach the actual halfway point of the 2023 sea...
Votto’s Long-Awaited Return, Wemby’s Wild First Pitch, and Is Ohtani The Best Pitcher In The World?
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Votto is back! And baseball is better. After almost a year on the sidelines, Cincinnati's favorite Canadian returned to the lineup for the red-ho...
Weekend Series Review, the Rise of the Reds, and Too Much Yankees/Red Sox?
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake and Jordan recap another incredible weekend of baseball and break down how the Reds and the Giants have been so good as of late. Then, the boys d...
Baseball vs. A's Fans, Baseball vs. Pride, and "The Misery in Missouri" with Chelsea Janes
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Manfred addressed the media earlier this week about A’s fans following the “Reverse Boycott”, as well as MLB’s handling of Pride Month. Ch...
The Oakland Reverse Boycott with Kyle Madson, PLUS Subway Series Stickiness and Gunnar’s Grand Slam
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oakland Athletics fans conducted a ”Reverse Boycott” earlier this week in an attempt to get the owners to sell the team. But what does that actual...
The Hateless Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry, The Dead Mets, And What Did Jake Miss While He Was in France?
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a week of cycling through the mountains of France (not a baseball metaphor, an actual trip), Jake has returned to a world of hate-free, passion-...
The Dominance of Oklahoma Softball, PLUS The Miserable Mets, The De La Cruz HR Ball Trade and Great Toes w/ Emma Baccellieri
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the college baseball and softball postseasons in full swing, Jordan is joined by Emma Baccellieri of Sports Illustrated to break down the dominan...
A Pod About A-Rod, featuring Alex Rodriguez
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Rodriguez is one of the most polarizing figures in MLB history, but regardless of what you think of him, there’s no denying that he is one of t...
Weekend Wrap-Up, What’s His Deal, and The Latest On Stephen Strasburg w/ Jesse Dougherty
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Jake deep in the mountains of France, it’s a Shusterman Family BBQ as Jordan is joined by his brother David. The two break down the biggest res...
All-Star Ballots, A Mop In The Desert, and Pocket Wieners
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's #ALLSTARBALLOTSZN! Which means one lucky Oakland Athletic is getting "All-Star" written on his Baseball Reference page forever. Jake and Jordan g...
The Dodgers, The World, and The Issue With TRUE Acceptance In Baseball | PLUS Stephen Schoch Previews the College Baseball Regional Weekend
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the Dodgers inviting The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to a game earlier this week, multiple players who identify as Catholics have c...
Players Only Meetings, the Juggernaut O’s, and the Issue with the Padres
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Toronto Blue Jays have been struggling, to the point of calling a Players Only meeting earlier this week. Jake and Jordan discuss what this means ...