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The MLB free agent class of 2026 might not be as star-studded as it has been in the past, but there is one free agent who stands out among all the rest, and he is a two-time Cy Young Award winner. Tarik Skubal will be the apple of quite a few teams' eyes this offseason as many suitors are starting to line up with hopes of landing the ace to lead their rotation. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the teams that are reportedly set to meet with Skubal, which include the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Mets, the San Diego Padres, and the Toronto Blue Jays. With super-agent Scott Boras meeting with the media today, he's already made it obvious why teams should sign his superstar pitcher. The guys also reintroduce the infamous Scott Boras scoreboard for the offseason, which already has the agent with one win early in the offseason. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan talk about the breaking news of the Houston Astros naming Brad Ausmus their new manager and how he might fit in with the club he once played for. They then get into the comments made by Brian Cashman, as well as highlight the notable coaching vacancies he'll have to fill this offseason. To close the show, the guys get into the rumor surrounding a possible Corey Seager trade and share a quick thought on the Athletics right before they go on a tour of the new stadium in Las Vegas.   1:48 - The Opener: The ScoBo ScoBo returns10:06 - The Skubal suitors25:14 - Around the League: Astros hire Ausmus36:07 - Cashman's state of the Yankees46:52 - Could Seager be traded?52:26 - Field trip to A's new ballpark 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

The Rookie of the Year award winners have been announced, with Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle winning in the American League and Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart winning in the National League, taking home the honors. While both rookies winning wasn’t a complete surprise, there was tight competition in both leagues that had many guessing whether there would be unanimous winners or some split calls. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the award winners, including Jordan discussing his semi-controversial ballot that awarded Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick one of his two first-place votes and why McGonigle was also deserving of winning the award. They then take a look at the rest of the voting and see if there were any notable vote-getters in what was an extremely strong rookie class. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan each draft five players they think are most likely to be traded this offseason due to the not-as-strong free-agent class we've become accustomed to. They then set the scene live in Las Vegas for the GM meetings, which are set to take place on Tuesday. Could there be more action at the meetings than usual due to the impending strike?   1:34 - The Opener: Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year15:09 - Sal Stewart wins NL Rookie of the Year25:05 - Who could get traded this offseason?48:41 - GM meetings set for Las Vegas 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

As the offseason starts to get its feet underneath it, many within the baseball world are already looking forward to the future, and with the future comes new players to the league. Although there are plenty of players eyeing spots on Major League rosters, there are a few unknowns from professional baseball in Japan who are looking to make the leap to MLB. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are joined by Japanese baseball expert Yuri Karasawa of Yakyu Cosmopolitan as they discuss all the potential players from the NPB who might be making the leap over to the States next season, including highly touted third baseman Teruaki Sato. They also discuss the rookie seasons of Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto after they joined the league last season and where Seiya Suzuki could sign in free agency. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan talk about the Houston Astros interviewing Albert Pujols, Morgan Ensberg, and Brad Ausmus for their managerial position and whether anyone else could possibly land the job. The guys then make their picks for the first offseason edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla, which features Cam Schlittler’s hairstyle and a team in LIDOM going streaking.   1:57 - The Opener: Yuri Karasawa joins the show3:28 - Murakami and Okamoto’s rookie seasons7:44 - Get to Know Teruaki Sato29:36 - Which NPB pitchers could make the move?42:40 - Could Shoki Oda be the next big thing?48:57 - We Need to Talk About: Astros manager search56:36 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

The Major League Baseball offseason is officially underway. Now that the Milwaukee Brewers have won their first World Series and celebrated in the streets with fans who never thought they'd see the day, the next order of business is free agency, and it has arrived. The question now is if and when names will start coming off the board before a potential lockout. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss their free agent rankings for this offseason, which are headlined by ace left-handed starting pitcher Tarik Skubal and where the two-time Cy Young Award winner could land. They also discuss which of the players who received qualifying offers might actually accept them and whether or not there will be a position player in this class who gets a contract offer worth over $100 million. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan talk about the Seattle Mariners hiring 36-year-old first-time manager Jason Kanzler to lead the club and whether or not bringing in a skipper with no on-field managing experience will work for them. They then take a look at the latest in the CBA negotiations following MLB's latest proposal to the players and Jake talks about pitching in a rec league game.   1:22 - The Opener: Headlines for Free Agency12:27 - What Will Skubal’s Contract Look Like?23:58 - Will a Position Player Get Over $100M?35:11 - Free Agent Rankings55:12 - We Need to Talk About: Mariners' New Manager1:10:05 - Latest in CBA Talk1:14:19 - Jake’s Varsity Baseball Update 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

To the victor go the spoils, and the fans of the Milwaukee Brewers were ready to shower their baseball team with a hero’s welcome this past Friday for the first championship parade in franchise history. With more than 750,000 fans on hand to celebrate the Brew Crew, it was a day that no Brewers fan would ever forget. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the excitement from the Brewers’ championship parade, which included Sal Frelick’s declaration to drink 100,000 beers in honor of the celebration, Daniel Vogelbach’s memorable performance of “Stacy’s Mom,” players partying it up and Brewers alumni getting to join in the fun. They also talk about several Brewers players making an appearance on Saturday Night Live this past week, as well as attending the Green Bay Packers game and Sal Frelick doing the Lambeau Leap. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan rank the top characters from this past postseason, along with a few honorable mentions, including Shohei Ohtani’s injury, Aaron Judge not being able to get on the field for the New York Yankees, Bryce Harper’s incredible redemption home run and so much more. They then close the show by going around the league and examining the latest general manager hires for the Houston Astros and the Athletics.   1:56 - The Opener: Brewers Parade Recap20:23 - Postseason Character Rankings45:46 - Around the League: New GMs53:52 - Other Minor MLB Notes 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

For the first time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers are officially champions of baseball. After defeating the Tampa Bay Rays four games-to-none in this year’s Fall Classic, the Brew Crew raised the Commissioner’s Trophy in St. Petersburg on Wednesday night, sending Brewers Nation into pandemonium. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Brewers winning their first title in the 56-year history of the club, as well as recap the action from the series that saw arguably the best team in baseball this season come out on top. With manager Pat Murphy at the helm as the perfect manager for this club, Christian Yelich as the team’s first captain and a core of young players, could this be the start of long-term success in Milwaukee? Later in the show, Jake and Jordan discuss some of the other narratives around the World Series, including the Brewers making their first trip since 1982, the absence of longtime announcer Bob Uecker from the broadcast and what the future holds for this club amid a murky outlook for baseball due to CBA negotiations. They then wrap up the season for the Rays and discuss why this season was a success despite the team falling just short of the ultimate goal.   1:23 - The Brewers win it all5:14 - Yelich’s leadership shined through12:39 - Pat Murphy at the helm20:46 - The stacked Brewers roster30:52 - The impact of the Venezuelan players42:11 - The future is bright for the Brewers54:01 - Final thoughts on this Brewers team58:02 - Where do the Rays go from here? 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

The Milwaukee Brewers have shown resilience throughout the postseason, making comeback victories a normal occurrence. On Saturday night, they did it again, just as they did against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, erasing a 4–0 deficit, hanging on to win the game and taking a two-games-to-none lead in the World Series. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap the Brewers’ comeback win in Milwaukee, which leaves them just two wins away from capturing their first-ever World Series championship. Despite Logan Henderson’s early-game struggles, the Brew Crew pitching staff did it again, with Aaron Ashby delivering heroics to help shut the door in the ninth inning, as well as Sal Frelick playing hero with the bat. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan preview Game 3, which is set to take place at Tropicana Field on Monday night, and discuss whether former Brewer Freddy Peralta can pitch the Tampa Bay Rays back into the series in a near-must-win game. They also try to figure out how many fans from Milwaukee will make the trip this week to possibly witness history in St. Petersburg.   2:12 - Game 2 recap12:36 - Rays not taking advantage of moments19:21 - The play at the plate27:59 - Brewers hold on in the ninth34:50 - Aaron Ashby keeps dealing42:41 - Game 3 preview 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

The 122nd edition of the World Series has kicked off, and the Milwaukee Brewers have won their first game in the Fall Classic since 1984. On the backs of their already stellar pitching staff, they take a 1-0 lead against the Tampa Bay Rays, but with Game 2 set for Saturday night, this series could quickly flip on a dime. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the action from Game 1, which saw flame-throwing ace Jacob Misiorowski make his first-ever World Series start and hold the Rays' bats to just one run before the bullpen took over. They then look at the wacky top of the ninth, in which a replay review overturned a game-ending double play and cut the Brewers' lead to one, but the Brewers still had enough to hang on and secure the victory. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan preview Game 2 of the series, that will see the Rays send their ace, Drew Rasmussen, to the mound to try to even things up at one game apiece before the series shifts to St. Petersburg. Will William Contreras continue to have a major impact on this series, or will Junior Caminero and a tough Rays lineup find a way to thump their way to a victory?   1:09 - Instant thoughts on the Brewers' win3:19 - Game 1 recap16:57 - The Miz's World Series debut25:01 - Wacky ninth inning33:27 - A look at Game 242:28 - Rant on CBA discourse 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

The 2026 edition of the World Series is officially set, and for the first time since 1980, a team will win a championship for the first time in its franchise history. As the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays prepare to do battle this Friday in Game 1, the quest to raise the Commissioner’s Trophy will surely be a tightly contested battle between two very similar teams. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman first give their thoughts on Game 6 of the ALCS, which saw the Rays knock out the Cleveland Guardians in a three-games-to-two series, and discuss how impressive it was for Tampa Bay to finish off the series the way they did. They then try to figure out where the Guardians go from here after being eliminated and further extending their World Series title drought. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan give a complete position-by-position breakdown of the World Series matchup, including why those outside the baseball world will get to know Junior Caminero, the importance of Jacob Misiorowski going deeper into games, and which team has the edge in this series. The guys then talk about which players need a World Series win the most, who could take home Series MVP honors and make their picks for who they think will go all the way.   1:36 - The Opener: ALCS Game 6 recap14:02 - What’s next for the Guardians?18:16 - World Series Preview: Position battles59:14 - Who needs the ring the most?1:08:06 - Final World Series thoughts & picks 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

The Tampa Bay Rays have been to the World Series twice in their franchise history, and although neither appearance resulted in a championship, they’re now just one win away from getting back to the Fall Classic for the first time since 2020 following their ALCS Game 5 win. However, the Cleveland Guardians aren’t ready to give up just yet. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz is joined by FOX Sports MLB writer Deesha Thosar as they recap the action from ALCS Games 4 and 5, which put the Rays in the driver’s seat for the rest of the series. On the backs of ace Drew Rasmussen and Yandy Díaz’s bat, the Rays are up 3–2 in the series as they look to close it out in St. Petersburg on Monday night. Will the Guardians win the do-or-die game and force a winner-take-all Game 7? Later in the show, Jake and Deesha take a look at the job Pat Murphy has done with the Milwaukee Brewers as they wait for their World Series opponent. They discuss how the manager has built a stronger bond with the club, which is still searching for its first-ever World Series title. They then try to make sense of how things went downhill so quickly for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS before trying to figure out whether the New York Yankees or New York Mets will win a World Series before the other.   2:44 – The Opener: Rays take 3–2 series lead22:17 – Pat Murphy’s influence on the Brewers41:56 – How did It go wrong for Dodgers?48:42 – Astros fire Joe Espada50:23 – Yankees or Mets: Who wins a title first? 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

The Milwaukee Brewers are going to the World Series for the first time since 1982, and they did it in revenge fashion. After getting swept last season in the NLCS, they returned the favor to the back-to-back defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and are now just four wins away from their first-ever championship in team history. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap the exciting conclusion to the series, which saw the Brew Crew take care of business in just four games. On the backs of a strong pitching staff and a whole bunch of gamers, as manager Pat Murphy has dubbed them, they shocked the baseball world by handling the Dodgers and not making the series close at all. They also discuss where things have gone wrong for the Dodgers, whether Tarik Skubal will return and what the offseason could hold for Shohei Ohtani. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan take a look at the current situation in the ALCS, where the Cleveland Guardians lead the Tampa Bay Rays two games to one following the postseason heroics of Petey Halpin. They then preview Game 4 and discuss whether the Rays will be able to even things up as the Brewers await the winner.   1:55 - The Opener: Brewers win the pennant30:42 - Brewers postgame reaction40:56 - What went wrong for the Dodgers?46:53 - Ohtani’s offseason57:15 - ALCS update 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

The Los Angeles Dodgers have found themselves in a sticky situation that they haven’t faced during their current championship run. Now down two games to none against the Milwaukee Brewers, they are looking for a spark to get them back in the series. However, their superstar attraction, Shohei Ohtani, is continuing to struggle, leaving many to wonder if he’s becoming a detriment to the offense. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the bizarre day off for the Dodgers and Ohtani, which led to manager Dave Roberts expressing his full confidence in the slugging DH after reports surfaced that Shohei might be benched for Game 3. They also recap the NLCS thus far and talk about what the Brewers are doing so well that has given them the series lead. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan take a look at the current state of the ALCS, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians tied at one game apiece, and discuss why this series has turned into a complete toss-up following Game 2. They then react to the breaking news that the Philadelphia Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as their manager, awarding him a two-year contract.   1:18 - The Opener: What’s up with Ohtani? 25:39 - Brewers take 2-0 NLCS lead 42:45 - ALCS is a toss-Up at 1-1 53:06 - Breaking News: Phillies are keeping Mattingly 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

The NLCS rematch between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off on Monday night at American Family Field, and unlike last year’s showdown, the Brew Crew made sure they would not be swept this time around. In what was an exciting pitching duel, the Brewers won Game 1 and immediately took a 1-0 series advantage. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap Monday night’s action, which saw Tarik Skubal and Jacob Misiorowski go head-to-head with offense at a premium. Despite The Miz not going deep in the game, it was the Brewers’ bullpen that shut down the defending back-to-back World Series champs and gave Milwaukee the edge. However, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto lurking for Game 2, will the Dodgers be able to tie the series before returning to Los Angeles? Later in the show, Jake and Jordan recap Game 5 of the ALDS, which saw the Cleveland Guardians advance to the next round over the Chicago White Sox after what was an unexpectedly fun season from the Pope’s team. They then preview what should be an entertaining ALCS matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays, which is set to start on Monday night in St. Petersburg, with both teams eyeing a trip to the World Series.   1:30 - The Opener: Brewers take Game 115:18 - What to expect for Game 230:12 - ALDS Game 5 recap38:51 - ALCS preview51:49 - Where do the White Sox go from here? 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

The NLCS is set to start this weekend, and it will be a familiar matchup, as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers are set for round two, with a trip to the World Series on the line. While the Dodgers swept the Brew Crew last year, Milwaukee is looking for a different outcome this season to potentially earn its first trip to the Fall Classic since 1982. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the rematch between the two division winners, discuss why the Brewers are better positioned this season to make this series a little more competitive and explain why the Dodgers could be in for a rude awakening this time around. They also wonder if Shohei Ohtani will be able to find his form this round and why Jacob Misiorowski will be more impactful this time around. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan welcome future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols to talk about his aspirations of becoming a major league manager, how he knew Junior Caminero would be a star in the league early on and his time with Ohtani when he entered the league. The guys wrap up the show by previewing the big Game 5 between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians to see who will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS.   3:10 - The Opener: NLCS Rematch34:27 - 3 Big Questions for the Series37:08 - Albert Pujols Joins the Show50:08 - Pujols on Working with Ohtani1:04:12 - ALDS Game 5 Preview 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_

On Wednesday, the baseball postseason picture got a little clearer when three teams advanced to their respective League Championship Series. With the Tampa Bay Rays sweeping the New York Yankees, as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers taking care of business, there’s now one spot left in the final four. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the League Division Series action so far, including the Rays taking down their division rival Yankees in The Bronx. While Tampa Bay will await to see who they play for the pennant, the bigger question is where The Bronx Bombers go from here. After yet another disappointing finish and their World Series drought hitting 17 years now, do the Yankees need a major change to get them over the hump? Later in the show, Jake and Jordan take a look at how the Dodgers were able to overcome a rough Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves and why their starting pitching, clearly the strength of this team, is what makes them the favorites to win the World Series. They then break down an exciting Game 4 between the Brewers and San Diego Padres that saw Garrett Mitchell make an impact at the plate and on the field, helping put the Brew Crew back in the NLCS for a date with the Dodgers. The guys close the show by catching us up on where things stand between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox as they play a big Game 4 in the Windy City to see if the ALDS will go the distance.   1:44 - The Opener: Rays advance to ALCS15:58 - Where do the Yankees go from here?26:07 - Dodgers advance to NLCS48:24 - What’s next for the Braves?53:23 - Brewers take down Padres1:01:13 - Padres moving forward1:03:04 - Where things stand with White Sox-Guardians 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: 🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social 🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ 📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq ⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz 🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_