Baseball Bar-B-Cast

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 half. From the lowly A’s to the dominant Braves, Jake and Jordan break down every single team in the Major Leagues and make a case for how excited (or depressed) their fan base should be to watch their team in the run to the playoffs. Merch Link: podswag....

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 crowned the 2023 ASG MVP. Friend of the show Daniel Alvarez joins Jordan to talk about this iconic moment and recalls how he and Elias first became friends. Then, Jake and Jordan sit down with two Futures Gamers in Spencer Jones and Pete Crow-Armstrong to...

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 knockout tournament. Jake and Jordan break down every hitter’s outing, beginning with the disappointing performances of Adolis Garcia and Pete Alonso. Then, the guys break down each of the lineups for tonight’s All-Star Game and give their predictions. ...

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 Jordan break down each of the first five picks, and touch on a number of other selections that caught their interest, including Arjun Nimmala to the Blue Jays, Enrique Bradfield to the Orioles, Bryce Eldridge to the Giants, and a whole lot more. Then,...

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 to watch, and discuss the ball-strike challenge system which will be in effect for the game. Then, the boys give you a glimpse into the personalities of some of these players by sharing snippets from their chats with Marcelo Mayer, Nick Yorke, Jonath...

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 Reds victory. Then, the two discuss the return of Carlos Rodon and Alek Manoah and contemplate which MLB players would be invited to Michael Rubin's White Party.   Merch Link : podswag.com/baseball   Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite...

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 that, the Angels have now lost six of their past seven games and are four games out of the Wild Card. Jake and Jordan break down how bad things are looking for the Angels and discuss what their path to the playoffs might look like. Then, the boys brea...

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 All-Star picks… as well as these All-Star snubs. Plus, the two review the weekend series sweeps for the Braves and Red Sox, the 100-or-Die spectacle of the Aroldis Chapman trade, and Alek Manoah’s first televised pitching appearance in over a month. M...

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 celebrated for his accomplishments. Then, the boys are joined by LSU catcher Hayden Travinski, the man who caught the final out in the Tigers’ National Championship win against Florida earlier this week. Finally, the guys highlight a very special ac...

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 talent that is Shohei Ohtani and debate over whether he’s more impressive as a pitcher or batter. Then, the boys talk about one of the best teams in baseball, the Atlanta Braves, and the performance of Ronald Acuna Jr. Finally, Daniel Alvarez of El E...

After a transatlantic weekend of baseball, Jake and Jordan break down the randomness of the Angels vs Rockies series, dissect the issues surrounding both New York teams, and highlight the early career performance of Marlins stud pitcher Eury Perez; a 20-year-old Dominican ace who is putting up historic numbers yet is still somehow flying under the radar. Then, the boys rank all the newly released...

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 season. Then the boys contemplate why we play baseball in London as they preview the Cubs/Cardinals Series and recall the unforgettable beautiful disaster of a series between the Red Sox and the Yankees in 2019. We wonder what’s going on with Wander and...

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-hot Reds. Jake and Jordan celebrate his return and speak about Votto’s long-term relationship with the city. Then, the boys break down Victor Wembanyama’s wild first pitch and diagnose what went wrong (most things) with his delivery, debate over who is...

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 debate over whether we’re seeing too many Red Sox/Yankees match-ups on Sunday Night Baseball, provide a talent overview for former guest of the show Henry Davis who is set to make his debut for the Pirates this week, and read out an incredible Father’...

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. Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post joins Jake and Jordan to break down Manfred’s comments and Major League Baseball's relationship with its fan bases of all demographics, and talk about Manfred’s standing as MLB Commissioner. Plus, Jake, Jordan, and Chelsea...

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 actually accomplish? Jake and Jordan break it down, along with A’s fan Kyle Madson who was one of the 28,000 (!) fans in attendance. Then, Jake and Jordan dive into an incredibly underwhelming Subway Series, celebrate the resurgence of Gary Sanchez and Aaron H...

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-free Yankees-Red Sox matchups, eulogies of the Mets season, and the unstoppable wave of destruction from Elly de la Cruz. Plus, while Jake's still on European time - how difficult it is to buy a championship in baseball, compared to what Manchester C...

With the college baseball and softball postseasons in full swing, Jordan is joined by Emma Baccellieri of Sports Illustrated to break down the dominant Oklahoma Sooners softball program, and explain why their villainy is a good thing for the sport. Then, Jordan and Emma tell us how surprised they are about the capitulation of the New York Mets, analyze the trade that went down between a fan and El...

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 the best to ever do it. This week, Jake got to sit down with the 14x All-Star to talk about what statistic he’s the proudest of from his career, the importance of fundamentals, his unlikely appreciation of the sac bunt, the Red-Sox-Yankees rivalry, taki...

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 results from the weekend, play “What’s His Deal?” where David asks Jordan about a handful players and what... their deal is, and then the Shustermii sit down with Jesse Dougherty from the Washington Post about Stephen Strasburg’s continued injury issues,...

It's #ALLSTARBALLOTSZN! Which means one lucky Oakland Athletic is getting "All-Star" written on his Baseball Reference page forever. Jake and Jordan give their All-Star nominations at each position for the AL and NL, but also fill out a separate ballot with the funniest possible All-Star picks, because baseball is fun. Plus, the guys touch on the Diamondbacks' impressive mop of the Rockies, and br...

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 come out and expressed their concern with the group being given a platform at baseball games. Jake and Jordan explain why it’s incredibly important for baseball to continue to provide a space for marginalized communities to feel safe, respected, and a...

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 and how these meetings can help a team that isn’t living up to expectations. Then, the boys vibe check the rest of the teams in the AL East, break down the Padres’ struggles (why can’t they hit with RISP???), talk about a potential Drew Maggi movie,...

What is Shohei Ohtani’s relationship with Funyans? Will we ever see Nike market authentic baseball pants to authentic people? And what would happen if every baseball dugout had a full Gatorade cooler of milk, and that milk had to be consumed in its entirety during the game, and if it’s not consumed, that team would have three runs taken away from its total? How would that change the sport? Jake an...

EIGHT home runs in eleven games?? Christopher Morel has been a REVELATION for the Cubs over the past two weeks. Matthew Ritchie, former OBP king at Johns Hopkins University, joins Jordan to talk about Morel’s history-making form. Then, Jordan and Matthew break down the strength of the AL East, highlight Cedric Mullins’ impressive five-hit game, and hit on the well-educated juggernaut that is the J...