Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake and Jordan break down everything you need to know about the AL Central heading into the 2023 season. They analyze team changes, and ask the biggest questions surrounding every team, including whether the White Sox’s hiring of Pedro Grifol will have a Rob Thomson effect on the club, and "is Bobby Witt Jr the Barometer Bonds for the Royals?" Plus, Andre Knott from Bally Sports pops by to chat a...

Jake and Jordan break down everything you need to know about the NL Central heading into the 2023 season.  They analyze team changes, and ask the biggest questions surrounding every team, including whether this the end for Joey Votto, who the Cardinals third best hitter will be, and is the Williams Contreras heist Oceans 11 or putting a bag of chips in your pocket at the bodega? Plus, Russ Dorsey...

Jake and Jordan react to the incredible WBC Final between Team USA and Samurai Japan. They dissect the most important moments of the game, including the epic Trout vs Ohtani finale, share their biggest takeaways, and reveal what storylines they will remember for the rest of their lives. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check...

Jake and Jordan break down everything you will ever need to know about the AL East heading into the 2023 season - Who's back? Who's new in town? And what are the five biggest questions facing his division? Plus, Jomboy’s Jake Storiale stops by to talk Yankees. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcas...

Jake and Jordan break down the extraordinary spectacle that was the Puerto Rico vs Dominican Republic WBC match-up. Then, they touch on the Edwin Diaz injury and explain why this unfortunate occurrence doesn’t mean that we should scrap the WBC. Finally, Alden Gonzalez from ESPN joins the boys to talk about Team Cuba and how much support they will have from the Cuban community for their game in Mia...

Jake and Jordan begin the episode by recapping the latest action from the WBC, including Cuba’s win over Australia in the quarter finals. Then, the boys dive into their division previews, starting with the NL East (21:00). They break down how each team fared in 2022, how successful their winter was, five big questions heading into the season, their over-under win totals, and more. Plus, Fox Sports...

Jake and Jordan begin the episode by recapping Team USA’s disastrous loss to Mexico in the WBC and provide context as to why this team might not be performing as well as everyone had expected. Then, they touch on some of the other teams that are making headlines, including Team Australia, who made it through to the quarter finals for the first time in their history, and Team Israel, who have start...

Jake and Jordan begin the episode by talking about the biggest narratives out of the first few days of the WBC. What was it like watching Yoenis Cespedes play again? Is there anything like Ohtani at the Tokyo Dome? How did Australia pull off such an incredible upset? And how good did Vinnie Pasquantino look in an Italian jersey? Then, they break down some of the latest Spring Training action. Subs...

Jake and Jordan tell you everything that you need to know heading into the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Can anybody beat Japan? How legitimate is Mexico? And can Mike Piazza and Team Italy be this year's Cinderella? Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv And check out Jak...

Jake and Jordan begin the episode by talking about the unfortunate injuries to Gavin Lux, Tyler Glasnow and Joe Musgrove and how it affects their respective clubs. Then, the boys discuss the New York Yankees Spring Training lineup, how Max Scherzer has managed to use the pitch clock to his advantage, the umpire-less half-inning in the Orioles and Pirates game, and which baseball players would be b...

Jake and Jordan begin the episode by discussing Manny Machado’s 11-year, $350 Million contract extension with the San Diego Padres. Then, the boys give their early reactions to the pitch clock. Has it made the games more entertaining? Finally, the boys break down the Spring Training match-up that everyone had been waiting all winter for; Northeastern vs the Boston Red Sox. Subscribe to Baseball Ba...

Jake and Jordan begin the episode by discussing the comments made by Shohei Ohtani’s agent that the star deserves to explore free agency. Then, they touch on why we’re seeing more players pull out of the World Baseball Classic. Finally, after a week on the ground at Spring Training, the boys draft their “Favorite Things About Spring Training.”  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite pod...

Jake and Jordan break down all of the biggest talking points from the first few days of team camps in Florida and Arizona. Are the vibes still good in Philly? What facial hair is Carlos Rodon rocking? And who's looking good for the Braves?  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosp...

Jake and Jordan begin the episode by listing off the four main rule changes that will be in effect for the 2023 MLB season. Then, they are joined by long time Major League catcher Ryan Lavarnway to talk about his thoughts on the pitch timer and how it will effect the game for pitchers, hitters, and fans. Next, broadcasters Jon Sciambi and Jake Eisenberg jump on to give their perspective on the new...

Jake and Jordan begin the show by giving their initial thoughts on the newly released World Baseball Classic rosters. Then, they are joined by Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs to talk about his name, his career thus far, and what's in store for 2023. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast n...

Jake and Jordan begin the episode by honoring the NBA's new scoring leader LeBron James by talking through some of the baseball adjacent events in his career. Then, Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians joins the show to talk about his incredible rookie season. Finally, Xavier Edwards of the Miami Marlins talks about his experience at the Roc Nation Brunch. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on you...

Jake and Jordan begin the episode by talking about the Padres FanFest which saw the re-introduction of Fernando Tatis Jr to the fans and broader public. Then, the boys have a "Scrapheap Draft" in which they draft their favorite remaining Free Agents. Finally, Germany Schaefer is the focus of this weeks Dead-Ball Mad Libs.  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Pod...

Jake and Jordan begin the show by highlighting some of their favorite prospects across the variety of Top 100 Prospects lists. Then, one of the leagues best pitching prospects, Grayson Rodriguez of the Baltimore Orioles, joins the guys to talk about his recent engagement, how the Baltimore organization has changed since he got drafted, his love of hunting, and more. Finally, the boys cap off the e...

Jake and Jordan run through all 30 MLB teams and determine what the vibe around each team is. Vibes range from the "Cloud 9" tier to the "Ya Got One Guy" tier.  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram: 🌤️ @Cespede...

Jake and Jordan begin the show by talking about Scott Rolen's induction into the BBWAA Hall of Fame. Then, they are joined by Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) of Fox Sports to discuss the news that Angels owner Arte Moreno is no longer open to selling the team. Finally, Dutch Leonard headlines the latest edition of Dead-Ball Mad Libs. Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Appl...

Jake and Jordan begin the episode by breaking down the Pablo Lopez-Luis Arráez trade and how it will seemingly influence Jazz Chisholm. Then, they talk about the Tigers changing the dimensions of Comerica Park and ask the question "if you could change the dimensions of any stadium, what would you change?" Finally, the boys end the episode with a fun listener e-mail.  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Ca...

Jake and Jordan go through every name listed on the 2023 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot, break them into tiers (the "So Cute" tier, the "Nice Career, But Not Quite" tier, the "Black Ink/Red Flags" tier, the "Shoo-Ins If They’d Never Tested Positive For Drugs" tier, the "Relievers" tier, and the "Easiest Votes" tier) and ultimately decide who they would vote for and why.  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cas...

Jake and Jordan begin the episode by talking about the revelation that the Mets used the same ankle specialist to conduct Carlos Correa's physical as the Giants. Was this was a good move by the Mets or not? The boys debate. Then, they discuss the importance of yesterdays International Signing Day, before diving into another edition of Dead-Ball Mad Libs.  Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your f...

Jake and Jordan begin the show by talking about the news that Carlos Correa has officially signed with the Minnesota Twins. Based on everything that has happened over the past couple of weeks in regards to his failed physicals with multiple teams, do the San Francisco Giants deserve an apology? Then, the guys are joined by Henry Davis, the first overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft to chat about his...

Jake and Jordan begin the show by talking about the latest in the Trevor Bauer saga. How did we get here and what’s next for Bauer? Then, the boys touch on the latest Phillies-Tigers trade, play a game that Jake just made up called “Who Said This: A Member of the 2022 Phillies or A Member of The Wu-Tang Clan?”, and give yet another Carlos Correa update (spoiler alert, there’s still not a whole lot...