With the calendar turning to September, we are entering the final stretch of the 2024 MLB regular season. And with that, the postseason picture is starting to shape up, but there are still some questions left to be asked about which teams will be playing October baseball for a chance to be crowned world champions.

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman take a look at the current postseason picture and wonder if there will be any exciting races down the stretch within divisions and wild card standings. With teams like the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves seemingly locked in to a postseason spot, will there be a way for the New York Mets to sneak in? Can the Arizona Diamondbacks or San Diego Padres catch the Los Angeles Dodgers in the next few weeks to win the NL West crown?

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys talk about the waiver system, how it works and why guys like Taylor Rogers and Tommy Pham could make an impact for a possible playoff team. Jake & Jordan then get into a conversation about an exchange on X with a fan asking Mark Cuban to buy the Pittsburgh Pirates, as well as talking about Rhett Lowder making his debut for the Cincinnati Reds. The guys also reveal their picks for The Good, The Bad and The Uggla this week.

(1:50) - Examining postseason races

(23:46) - Waivers talk

(31:12) - Rhett Lowder called-up

(35:35) - Mark Cuban, baseball team owner?

(46:46) - The Good

(51:59) - The Bad

(58:54) - The Uggla

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The 2024 AL & NL Most Valuable Player awards, as it stands, appear to be heading back to Aaron Judge for the second time and Shohei Ohtani for the third time in four years. However, the MVP race might not be as clear cut as the numbers are making it out to be thanks to two shortstops who are making a strong push for the end-of-year award.

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about how a monster season from Bobby Witt Jr. has helped propel the Kansas City Royals into a postseason position and how Francisco Lindor is just performing at the dish, but in the field, and why those two guys might force baseball writers to think twice before giving their votes to Judge and Ohtani. They also talk about why the NL MVP Award race is a little closer than the AL and why Witt would win the NL MVP easily if he played in that league.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan gives his field report after attending the Cleveland Guardians and Royals doubleheader on Tuesday and how the Kansas City offense tends to pick up their pitchers when they’re struggling. The guys then go around the league discussing the potential return of Jacob deGrom, Nick Castellanos’s funny postgame press conferences and why on earth the Los Angeles Angels had a 90-minute players meeting.

(2:35) - Judge vs Witt Jr.

(14:49) - Ohtani vs Lindor

(24:57) - Guardians/Royals field report

(30:08) - Going around the league

(55:07) - ’24 White Sox champions?

(58:40) - Fantasy football team draft

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It has finally happened. For the first time since July 10th, the Chicago White Sox have won a game. With their victory against the Oakland A’s on Tuesday night, Pedro Grifol’s team was able to snap their 21-game losing streak and have a victorious handshake line to end one of the rougher stretches in the team’s history.

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the White Sox avoiding a new all-time record for most consecutive losses in a row, why the players on the current squad aren’t necessarily to blame for the way things have gone this season and the interesting post-game quotes coming from Grifol, Andrew Benintendi and John Brebbia.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys talk about the passing of MLB's vice-president of social responsibility and inclusion, Billy Bean, and the lasting legacy he’s left behind. In 1999, Bean was the second player to come out as gay in baseball and in his post-playing days, was named MLB’s first Ambassador for Inclusion by then-commissioner Bud Selig.

Jake and Jordan wrap up the episode by checking in on the races for the major end-of-year awards including if Paul Skenes could win the NL Cy Young award, whether Shohei Ohtani should win the MVP and if anyone will be able to overtake Aaron Judge at this point for AL MVP.

(2:23) - The White Sox finally win

(18:24) - Remembering Billy Bean

(34:16) - End-of-year awards check-in

(37:27) - MVP

(46:40) - Cy Young

(55:31) - Rookie of the Year

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Jake is in Australia, but Jordan and Mike Ferrin hold it down this week to discuss international free agents in relation to prospect lists and compare Yamamoto to Paul Skenes. They dive into the Dylan Cease trade rumors and breakdown which teams could make sense as a partner, and then react to the Yankees trading Estevan Florial for Cody Morris.

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Jake and Jordan review the 2024 Hall of Fame ballot and break down the newcomers into the categories of “One and Done First Timers,” “First Timers with Some Chance,” and “First Timers with a Good Chance.” Then, they review who is still on the ballot with a high likelihood of election and finish off with presenting their own ballots.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto has signed! And like most talented baseball players this month, he is heading to the LA Dodgers for a long long time. Jake and Jordan discuss how we got here, how Yamamoto fits into the roster, and what this means for Clayton Kershaw. Then, the guys break down what the pre-arbitration bonus pool is, share their thoughts on the new rules of the game, and track the smaller moves that need love too, in a busy busy week.  

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Jake and Jordan are back with Mike Ferrin and explain what Spring Breakout is and why it is so cool. They talk about the San Francisco Giants signing catcher Tom Murphy and what this means for Joey Bart, and then discuss short pitchers and the role height plays in pitching.

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What do you bring to a billionaire's dinner party? Jake and Jordan discuss the Yamamoto rumor mill, including a dinner at Steve Cohen’s house, some more behind the scenes information about the Ohtani pursuit, and the Angels’ response to missing out on Ohtani. Then, they get into Tyler Glasnow’s contract details, Kansas City Royals signings, and other transactions.

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Shohei Ohtani has been officially introduced at Dodgers Stadium, and Jake and Jordan share their takeaways from the press conference and breakdown the details of his contract. They discuss the agreement to send Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, SF Giants signing Jung-Hoo Lee, and other trade moves. Then, the guys top it off with some Good, Bad, and Uggla.

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Mets’ IF Ronny Mauricio tore his ACL during winter ball and Jake, Jordan, and Mike Ferrin talk about what New York is potentially losing, and the overall shift in the way winter ball is treated. Then, the guys discuss the Juan Soto trade and the Yankees’ magic pitching development that enabled the deal, Trey Sweeney heading to the Dodgers, and the Rule 5 Draft.

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The LA Dodgers have acquired Shohei Ohtani with a whopping $700 million (yes, million) deal. Jake and Jordan process what this means and what is next for the Dodgers and Ohtani. Then, the guys break down what happened during Friday’s media circus about Ohtani and the Toronto Blue Jays, and other trade moves that occurred.

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Shohei Ohtani is expected to make a decision on which team he wants to sign with at some stage today. Jake and Jordan list the teams still in the running and break down why he might want to sign with each one. Then, the guys discuss where everything stands with Yamamoto and what it would mean if the Yankees were to sign him, before recapping Scott Boras’ annual media scrum.

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The Yankees have acquired star outfielder Juan Soto in a 7-player trade with the San Diego Padres, and Yankees fans are PSYCHED! Jake and Jordan break down exactly why Juan Soto is the perfect fit for New York and why he’s primed for a HUGE year. Then, the guys talk about the Padres side of the deal, before touching on some of the smaller moves from around the league.  

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Over the weekend, the Giants stayed hot and Blake Snell tossed his first no-hitter and the White Sox stayed ice cold, pushing their losing streak to 20 games. What will it take to turn this franchise around?

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down not just the big-league action from the weekend, but also the action from Jake’s bachelor party. 

The guys go through all the series and discuss how Wilyer Abreu overcame personal loss and had a big day for the Red Sox, the fastest pitch in the majors this season and they run through some of your favorite segments, including Sorry For Your Mentions.

(1:47) The White Sox keep losing

(19:24) Mopportunities

(27:52) Player of the week: Blake Snell

(33:15) Role play: getting demoted

(38:29) Sorry for your mentions

(46:17) You deserve your mentions

(49:12) Nuclear overreaction

(52:31) Paul DeJong

(55:44) First time for everything

(59:09) Turbo mode

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The MLB Draft Lottery took place in Nashville yesterday with the Cleveland Guardians claiming the top pick. Jake, Jordan and Mike Ferrin talk about the controversy of the draw, before providing a big picture look at the talent of next year’s draft class. Then, the guys break down the top-end college players that we should all keep our eyes on this season, including JJ Wetherholt, Travis Bazzana, Chase Burns, Jac Caglianone, Brody Brecht and more.  

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The Yankees are close to landing outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. Jake and Jordan talk about what this move would do for the Yankees both offensively and defensively. Then, the guys talk about why Craig Kimbrel would be a useful addition for the Orioles should he land there, before answering more of your Winter Meetings-themed questions with special guest Andy McCullough from The Athletic.  

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Did Dave Roberts ruin the Dodgers chances of signing Shohei Ohtani by mentioning that they caught up with Shohei Ohtani during his presser today? Jake and Jordan discuss, and compare Ohtani’s unique free agency with the chaos that was Aaron Judge’s free agency last off-season. Then, the guys break down the trade that will see Alex Verdugo don the Yankees pinstripes, and talk about former KBO MVP Erick Fedde signing with the Chicago White Sox.  

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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 met with the Blue Jays in Florida earlier this week which suggests that Toronto will be a key player in his decision.  Jake and Jordan discuss how notable this meeting is and why this leak won’t hurt the Blue Jays chances of acquiring Ohtani. Then, the guys read through some of your Winter Meetings-themed mailbag questions.

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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 routine, his recovery from injury, how he found out that he won Player of the Week in 2022, a possible return to LIDOM, his relationship with Shohei Ohtani, his upcoming wedding, and a whole lot more. Plus, a couple of cameo appearances from Steven Brault and Jeff Passan.  

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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 involving Jordan’s beloved Seattle Mariners and the Atlanta Braves, and ponder what prompted the Mariners to make this move. Then, the guys talk about funny things that they saw at the hotel bar last night and preview some of the moves that might be going down later this week.

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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 for both parties, before digging into several other transactions from around the league. Then, the guys play a game of Free Agency Mad Libs in which they each pull a player’s name and a team name out of a hat and make an argument for why that player will sign with that team. Finally, the guys touch on the latest Yoshinobu Yamamoto news and welcome the Oakland Ballers into the Pioneer League.

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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 that teams may have to give up to land him. Then, they discuss the possible contract extension for Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio, and break down the process of compiling a prospect list.  

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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 everything we know about this enigmatic superstar both as a player, and as a person, and attempt to contextualize his cultural and emotional impact in both the United States and Japan. Then, the guys list every prospective landing spot for Ohtani and break down why he could possibly sign there, before reading through all the Ohtani-related e-mails that have inundated their inbox.

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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 of the season.

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When the 2024 season started, the baseball world was delighted to see a healthy Mike Trout back to his MVP form, including stealing bases like he was a rookie again. Unfortunately, a torn meniscus forced him to the IL at the end of April, and it was just announced that he suffered another tear while rehabbing the injury, which will cause Trout to miss the rest of this season.

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the extremely disappointing news surrounding the three-time American League MVP, and they discuss how the ownership group from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim let Trout down by not assembling a true postseason contender and why baseball fans have been robbed of his potential greatness in October.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys talk about how the Baltimore Orioles are shuffling their roster post trade deadline, including recalling top prospects Jackson Holliday and Coby Mayo in hopes of giving the team a spark during their slump. They also make their guesses at who was named their team's Heart and Hustle Award winner for 2024 before giving their picks for The Good, The Bad and The Uggla for this week.

(1:41) - Mike Trout is out for the rest of 2024

(20:10) - The O’s shuffle their roster

(28:19) - 2024 Heart and Hustle Award winners

(43:57) - The Good

(47:14) - The Bad

(50:44) - The Uggla

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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 Fall League, such as Colson Montgomery, Jackson Jobe, Ricky Tiedemann, Abimelec Ortiz, and a whole lot more. Then, they discuss the Vidal Brujan trade, and talk about the biggest implications from the last weeks Rule 5 Protection Deadline. 

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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 Philadelphia, how it impacts the rest of the free agent market, and unpack an old tweet about crawfish. Then, the guys touch on the Atlanta Braves and ponder their interest in Sonny Gray and Josh Hader, before discussing Zack Britton’s retirement, as well as the latest non-tenders and trades from around the league.

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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 market this off-season, despite not being able to pitch in 2024. The guys also discuss the implications of the owners unanimously voting to move the A’s to Las Vegas, break down a weird Braves/White Sox trade, and react to the latest MLB Awards.  

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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 the National League, while Gunnar Henderson and Brandon Hyde were the American League recipients. Jake and Jordan give their reactions and reveal their votes. The guys also pay respects to Padres owner Peter Seidler who passed away earlier this week, touch on the Brewers hiring of Pat Murphy as their new manager, before diving into their mega Free Agent Hitters Preview.

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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 atmosphere within the stadium and explain why it was such a special event. Then, they are joined by Mad Dog Radio hosts Michelle Beadle and Cody Decker for a (mostly) baseball related game of “Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down,” before opening up the mailbag and answering some of your best and funniest questions.  

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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 talk about the latest round of Scott Boris dad jokes, discuss the hires of Ron Washington as the new Angels manager, and Jason Benetti as the new voice of the Tigers, and then begin their free agency discussion by breaking down the needs of every single team.

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In one of the more jaw-droppingly bizarre and surprising managerial moves in recent history, former Brewers skipper Craig Counsell has become the new manager of the Chicago Cubs. Jake and Jordan break down the move, why it makes sense for Counsell, and how Milwaukee fans should be feeling right now. Also in this episode, Jake and Jordan talk about the interesting comments made by Yankees GM Brian Cashman about their front office situation, and discuss Carlos Mendoza and Stephen Vogt signing on as the managers of the Mets and Guardians respectively.  

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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 five open manager positions. Then, they give their impressions on announced retirements as well as non-retirements from Clayton Kershaw and Joey Votto, recent transactions and player options, and close out with a Gold Gloves chat.

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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 - whether Corey Seager’s performance earned him the right to not say anything at all during the celebration, Evan Carter’s hilarious postgame social media clip, the legend that is Bruce Bochy, and a look back on what was an incredible year for the Diamondbacks, as well as whether the sub-par World Series ratings really matter at all.

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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 performances by both starting pitchers, and the late offensive flurry from the Rangers. Then, Jake talks about the mood in the Rangers clubhouse, the shadow of the 2011 World Series loss, and a very special moment for Adrian Beltre.

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The 2024 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and now it’s time to take a look at how each squad did before the clock struck 6pm ET on Wednesday.

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman give their grades for how each team did at the deadline, as well as try to make sense of some of the blockbuster trades like Eloy Jimenez to the Baltimore Orioles, the Los Angeles Dodgers landing Jack Flaherty and why the Chicago White Sox continue to fail even after trading away a few players.

The guys also give their praise to Peter Bendix of the Miami Marlins and A.J. Preller of the San Diego Padres for their stellar deadline moves, why it doesn’t feel like the New York Yankees are all the way in on a championship-or-bust season and whether the crazy National League Wild Card race will be a little clearer now which teams are pushing their chips all-in.

(5:34) - A.L. East

(22:30) - A.L. Central

(35:40) - A.L. West

(49:09) - N.L. East

(1:00:30) - N.L. Central

(1:09:04) - N.L. West

(1:18:04) - Clearer picture in N.L. Wild Card? 

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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 break down all of the action from the game, debate over whether it was one of the least interesting World Series games ever (and how much it being a bullpen game may have contributed to this) and talk about Jake’s bold strategy to help boost the tension within the stadium. Then, the guys look ahead to tonight’s Game 5, which could very well be the final game of 2023.    

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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 and Jordan break down all of the action from the game including Corey Seager’s big home run, Jon Gray’s spectacular performance in relief, and the injuries to Max Scherzer and Adolis Garcia, talk about the difference in the quality of Chase Field with the roof open vs the roof closed, and look ahead to Game 4.

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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-taking emoji. Jake and Jordan break down this exchange and ponder what on-field hijinks Pham could utilize in Game 3. Then, the guys give their impressions of Corbin Carroll’s handling of the spotlight, touch on Christian Walker’s struggles, go through their favorite moments from the player and manager press conferences, and answer a listener e-mail about forgotten players on either the Rangers or Diamondbacks who deserve Championship Rings.  

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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, celebrate a marvelous performance from Merrill Kelly, and look ahead to Monday’s Game 3.

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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, and just how perfect of a baseball game this was.

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The World Series begins TONIGHT. Jake and Jordan break down the biggest storylines and narratives heading into the series and highlight some of the most important personalities for each team, including Bruce Bochy, Torey Lovullo, Brent Strom, Corey Seager, and Corbin Carroll. Then, the guys answer some listener e-mails about MadBum and Jose Herrera, talk about fun possibilities with the first pitch, and give their definitive series predictions.  

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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 matchup, give their predictions for the series, and explain why this matchup is actually good for the game of baseball.

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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 the Texas Rangers. Jake and Jordan break down their impressive Game 7 win over the Phillies, discuss why this team is so special, and mourn a lost opportunity for the Phillies.

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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 and look ahead to tonight’s win or go home matchup, which will be the first time the Phillies have ever played in a Game 7. Then, the guys recap another incredible Adolis Garcia performance that lifted the Rangers to their first World Series berth since 2011.

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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 tickets stamped. Jake and Jordan break down all the action from the game, and look ahead to tonight’s Game 7 which will see a rusty Max Scherzer face Cristian Javier. Then, the guys marvel at Zack Wheeler’s performance in Game 5 of the NLCS, which saw the Phillies win 6-1 and take a 3-2 series lead, and preview tonight’s Game 6.  

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With less than 48 hours to go until the MLB trade deadline on Tuesday at 6pm ET, there has been a flurry of moves being made by teams who are looking to bolster up their rosters for a sprint to the postseason. Some trades have been no-brainers and others may have caught us off guard. However, it's been one of the busiest pre-deadlines we've seen in a while.

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman are here to analyze all the trades that have gone down including the New York Yankees trading for Jazz Chisholm, the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies making deal, if the Tampa Bay Rays could’ve gotten a better deal for Isaac Paredes and Jerry Dipoto making yet another trade for his Seattle Mariners.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys talk about which teams they’re surprised haven’t made any notable moves yet and which players are definitely going to be on the move before Tuesday. Jake & Jordan then recap all the action from MLB from the weekend.

(3:15) - All the latest trade news

(11:40) - O’s trade for pitching

(25:54) - Jake has a problem with the Rays

(31:52) - Jazz Chisholm is a Yankee

(42:58) - All the minor moves

(49:09) - Who’s next to deal?

(55:55) - Weekend recap

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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 Saturday episode. The guys break down the Astros' insane come-from-behind win against the Rangers that also featured a benches clearing brawl and some Jose Altuve heroics. Then, they discuss the DBacks' 6-5 W over the Phillies, talk about the positives and negatives of bullpen games, explain why the pitch clock was such a big part of this matchup, and look ahead to tonight’s Game 5.

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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 down the game, talk about the importance of Jose Abreu, and look ahead to tonight’s matchup between Justin Verlander and Jordan Montgomery. Then, the guys marvel at the performance of Brandon Pfaadt, whose 5.2 shutout innings helped the DBacks claim an important 2-1 victory over the Phillies.  

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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 game, and discuss the subpar performance of a returning Max Scherzer. Then, the guys preview Game 3 of the NLCS and talk about why Brandon Pfaadt is such a key character in this matchup. Finally, Jake gives his thoughts on Chase Field after visiting it for the very first time, and Jordan announces the list of the Gold Glove Awards Finalists.

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