Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake and Jordan are joined by Matt Ritchie of MLB.com to review and rank songs by current and former Major League Players. Then, the guys answer your questions about thematic rivalries, picking off on third, and how Jake’s fastball compares to Jerry Dipoto’s. Songs Featured in this Episode: G-Cinco (Nick Gordon) --  I’m the Man / My Life El Felino (Ronny Rodriguez) --  Mi Sueño Mike Stud feat Marc...

One of baseball’s top prospects Michael Busch was traded from the Dodgers to the Cubs for pitching prospect Jackson Ferris. Jake, Jordan and Mike Ferrin dissect the move and provide a scouting report for both players. Then, the guys touch on the Baltimore Orioles and what their next move should be in regards to their abundance of prospects, before breaking down the concept of International Signing...

The 37th Cubs Con took place over the weekend and all the talk was about Cody Bellinger and his future with the team. Jake and Jordan break down what the 2x All-Star means to that franchise and how he fits with their current roster. Then, the guys look at the Cubs’ NL Central rivals and determine which teams are primed for successful seasons, touch on the latest San Francisco Giants signings, and...

2x All-Star Marcus Stroman has signed a 2-year, $37 Million deal with the New York Yankees. Jake and Jordan break down Stroman as a player and as a character, and explain why he is the exact type of pitcher the Yankees need. Then, the guys confirm the terms of Shota Imanaga’s deal with the Cubs, touch on the news that Charlie Culberson will return to the Braves on a minor league deal as a pitcher,...

The gang is finally back together, as Jake returned from his trip to Australia and Jordan from his honeymoon, and they reunite in only a way that the Baseball Bar-B-Cast boys could; a news reveal show incorporating the latest Mariners transactions, Shota Imanaga’s imminent deal with the Cubs, Teoscar Hernandez’s One Year deal with the Dodgers, and a whole lot more. Then, the guys talk about the Cu...

Pedro Moura spent a decade as a fulltime baseball writer, authoring one of the definitive works on the machine behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. But in April of 2023, he stepped away from the inner workings of the sport.... only to end up right back here. With Jake Mintz, breaking down the 2023 baseball season from Opening Day all the way through Shohei Ohtani teaching everyone about deferred paymen...

Few places have had a bigger impact on the last decade of Major League Baseball than Vanderbilt University. In this special episode, Jake and Jordan sit down for an in-depth interview with the architect behind Commodore Baseball, Tim Corbin and Vanderbilt alumnus, Enrique Bradfield Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles.   New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on yo...

I think Jake is somewhere in the Outback. Jordan, however, is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet to discuss his time at MLBTR and what the site was like then compared to now, the Red Sox signing Lucas Giolito and trading Chris Sale, and the mood of the Blue Jays fanbase after the Ohtani saga. Then, Jordan gives some takes on recent moves by the Reds, White Sox, Angels, and Padres.   New Me...

It’s 2024! Jake and Jordan bring in the new year with a special episode getting back to the basics of what this pod is all about. They are joined by co-host of the Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast, Benji Naesen, and he knows absolutely nothing about baseball, but Jake and Jordan have tasked him with watching a Mariners-Orioles game from the summer and they discuss all things about the sport… like wh...

With Jake still in Australia, he and Jordan discuss the kind of moves we haven’t seen yet in this offseason, what could be the most compelling outcome for Josh Hader, and Joey Votto feeling like Sandra Bullock in Gravity. Then, they talk through Mariners signing catcher Mitch Garver, and some Blue Jays and White Sox moves.     New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Ba...

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.   New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Sub...

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.   New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Bas...

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 t...

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.   New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podc...

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.   New Merch Available HERE: podsw...

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.   New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseba...

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.   New Merch Available HERE: podswag....

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.   New Merch Available HERE: podswag.com/baseball Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B...

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. New Merch Available HER...

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.   New Merch Available HERE: p...

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, C...

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 At...

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 E...

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...

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 Brau...