Baseball Bar-B-Cast

The New York Yankees haven’t been quiet this offseason in regard to putting together a roster that they feel can hopefully get them back to the World Series in 2025. The same can be said for Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner this past week when he made a little noise himself, notably making comments about how the Los Angeles Dodgers have spent this offseason. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss...

Over the weekend, the Houston Astros were finally able to trade reliever Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs after he agreed to waive his no-trade clause and sign off on the deal. With the trade going through and some money being saved, could this mean the Astros are willing to bring back a familiar face at third base? Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss whether the Pressly-Cubs trade could indi...

The members of the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class were announced on Tuesday night. Ichiro Suzuki, C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner received the news that they would be enshrined in Cooperstown, adding yet another notable achievement to the legacy of their storied careers. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the very deserving class of 2025, including why it’s not a big deal that Ichiro didn’t...

The dream offseason that the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers are having continued with the signing of prized Japanese ace Roki Sasaki, right before agreeing to a deal with star closer Tanner Scott. As the Dodgers continue to assemble a team that resembles something out of a video game, many are wondering if this is good for the game of baseball. Jake Mintz is joined by senior writer from Th...

While many of the top free agents this offseason have signed and know where they’ll be playing baseball next season, one franchise player still remains on the market and it seems like his old team is ready to move on. After signing Jesse Winker on Thursday, the New York Mets are reportedly ready to pivot their offseason plans away from bringing back franchise first baseman Pete Alonso. Jake Mintz...

We are eight days away from finding out who will be in the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2025, and while there will surely be a few slam-dunk first-ballot inductees, there will also be one player who is trying to get in on his tenth and final try. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the possibility of Ichiro Suzuki becoming the first position player to obtain 100% of the vote, whether CC Sab...

The San Diego Padres are in the midst of a lawsuit battle over ownership that involves the late Peter Seidler’s wife, Sheel Seidler, and his brothers over who should control the team. While this situation doesn’t appear to have a resolution in sight anytime soon, the future of the franchise will certainly hinge on how things unfold. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the lawsuit and statemen...

With the calendar flipping over to 2025, we are now officially less than two months away from pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training. While teams are starting to finalize their rosters for who’s coming to camp, there are still quite a few notable free agents out there looking for jobs. But is time running out for these players to get the deal they’re hoping for? Jake Mintz and Jordan...

The mystery surrounding Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki’s free agency is starting to become a little more clear after teams have reached out to express their interest in the talents of the young, budding ace. With the international signing period approaching rapidly, we might know the fate of where Sasaki will join sooner rather than later. Jordan Shusterman is joined by guest host Kiley McDaniel of...

The highest-rated free agent starting pitcher is off the board, and the team he chose shocked everyone. Corbin Burnes agreed to a $210 million, 6-year deal with the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend and it’s now changed the way people view the already highly competitive NL West division. Jordan Shusterman is joined by guest host Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet to discuss the stunni...

The baseball world lost one of its all-time greatest players this past weekend when stolen base king Rickey Henderson passed away at the age of 65. The first-ballot Hall of Famer and larger-than-life character left behind a legacy that will forever be untouchable in the game he so adored. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the legacy of the former ten-time All-Star and 1990 AL MVP, his impac...

Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees struck again in their post-Juan Soto pivot, this time acquiring former MVP Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs. While pitching has been at the forefront for the Bronx Bombers so far this offseason, acquiring the two-time All-Star slugger is the first move in trying to assemble an offensive lineup that Cashman hopes will get the Yankees back to the Fall Class...

The Chicago Cubs have been in need of a big-time player to join their lineup and improve their offense after a disappointing 2024 season. Late last week, they finally did so by landing one of the most coveted trade chips on the block: Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the blockbuster trade that sent the three-time All-Star to the Windy City and why it do...

When Juan Soto decided to take his talents from the Bronx to Queens, joining the New York Mets, it forced Brian Cashman to re-evaluate his offseason plans. With many wondering where the New York Yankees would pivot to post-Soto, we got our first glimpse late on Tuesday. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about Cashman and crew signing former Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried to an eight...

As the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings wrap up in Dallas, the baseball world is still discussing the historic contract the New York Mets handed out to Juan Soto. However, on Tuesday, it was another young, budding superstar who had baseball buzzing, when more details emerged about Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki and his free agency. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the media scrum with Sasaki’s...

Juan Soto made a decision on Sunday night to keep his talents in New York. However, the future potential Hall of Famer chose to swap boroughs, moving from the Bronx to Queens, where he will reportedly join the New York Mets. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss, live from the MLB Winter Meetings in Dallas, the historic 15-year, $765 million deal that shook the sports world and created jubilati...

The end appears to be in sight for the Juan Soto sweepstakes. With the Winter Meetings set to take place next week in Dallas, all signs point to the superstar selecting a team as the baseball world gathers for the annual event. But will this year’s most anticipated free agency end without one last twist? Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about where things currently stand for the teams still i...

Starting pitchers are always a priority for teams looking to contend for a title, and this offseason has proven that statement continues to ring true. The New York Mets and Chicago Cubs both struck deals with starting pitchers, as they hope it leads to a stronger rotation than what they had in 2024. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Frankie Montas signing with the Mets and why this is only...

Now that we’ve had some time to digest the end of what was a remarkable season in baseball, it’s time to look back and remember some of the many highlights that we’ll never forget. It’s time for the annual end-of-year MLB Time Capsule episode. On this episode of the  Baseball Bar-B-Cast , Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are joined by Foolish Bailey as they go in chronological order, pointing out...

Last offseason when Blake Snell was a free agent, it took him and his agent Scott Boras until March 19th to strike a deal with the San Francisco Giants. After opting out of his two-year contract at the end of this season, Snell has struck a deal a lot quicker, and richer, than last offseason. Jake Mintz is joined by Russell Dorsey as they talk bout the two-time Cy Young award winner agreeing to a...

The hot stove has been burning for roughly a month now, and the first free agent is off the board. The Los Angeles Angels, as they've done frequently this offseason, struck a deal with starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi for three years and $63 million. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the surprising signing and why this could be a positive move for the Angels, who may benefit from the third Wi...

On Thursday night, the inevitable took place when Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani were both named MVPs of their respective leagues for the 2024 MLB season. While neither result was shocking, the unanimous vote for both further proved how historic and impressive their campaigns were. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the decision from the BBWAA to name Ohtani and Judge the best in their lea...

One of the more highly debated subjects of the baseball offseason is when the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot gets released. This year, however, there will be no debate about if Ichiro Suzuki will be elected, but rather if he will become only the second player ever to be voted into Cooperstown unanimously, joining Mariano Rivera. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the case for Ichiro possibl...

The biggest fish on the free-agent market continues to be Juan Soto and teams are already doing their best to try to lure him in. That all starts with making a good first (or second) impression on the future Hall of Famer. With the New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox already reportedly making a good impression on Soto during their meetings, the New York Yankees will take their shot...

While there has been a lot of chatter this offseason about the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets, there are also a few teams flying under the radar who might be due to make some noise prior to the 2025 season kicking off. It’s time to dive into the other teams that should be on baseball fans' radars this hot stove season. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman pick out which teams...