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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 Recap
20:23 - Postseason Character Rankings
45:46 - Around the League: New GMs
53:52 - Other Minor MLB Notes

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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 all
5:14 - Yelich’s leadership shined through
12:39 - Pat Murphy at the helm
20:46 - The stacked Brewers roster
30:52 - The impact of the Venezuelan players
42:11 - The future is bright for the Brewers
54:01 - Final thoughts on this Brewers team
58:02 - Where do the Rays go from here?

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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 recap
12:36 - Rays not taking advantage of moments
19:21 - The play at the plate
27:59 - Brewers hold on in the ninth
34:50 - Aaron Ashby keeps dealing
42:41 - Game 3 preview

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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' win
3:19 - Game 1 recap
16:57 - The Miz's World Series debut
25:01 - Wacky ninth inning
33:27 - A look at Game 2
42:28 - Rant on CBA discourse

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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 recap
14:02 - What’s next for the Guardians?
18:16 - World Series Preview: Position battles
59:14 - Who needs the ring the most?
1:08:06 - Final World Series thoughts & picks

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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 lead
22:17 – Pat Murphy’s influence on the Brewers
41:56 – How did It go wrong for Dodgers?
48:42 – Astros fire Joe Espada
50:23 – Yankees or Mets: Who wins a title first?

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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 pennant
30:42 - Brewers postgame reaction
40:56 - What went wrong for the Dodgers?
46:53 - Ohtani’s offseason
57:15 - ALCS update

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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

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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 1
15:18 - What to expect for Game 2
30:12 - ALDS Game 5 recap
38:51 - ALCS preview
51:49 - Where do the White Sox go from here?

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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 Rematch
34:27 - 3 Big Questions for the Series
37:08 - Albert Pujols Joins the Show
50:08 - Pujols on Working with Ohtani
1:04:12 - ALDS Game 5 Preview

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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 ALCS
15:58 - Where do the Yankees go from here?
26:07 - Dodgers advance to NLCS
48:24 - What’s next for the Braves?
53:23 - Brewers take down Padres
1:01:13 - Padres moving forward
1:03:04 - Where things stand with White Sox-Guardians

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The League Division Series have kicked off, and we've already seen some magical moments, dominant performances and teams already eyeing a spot in their respective league championships. With the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves splitting the two games at Dodger Stadium, the series will turn to Atlanta on Tuesday night. However, there is another National League team that is only one win away from the NLCS.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the action from the League Division Series so far, including the Braves and their impressive bullpen navigating a difficult Dodgers lineup and stealing Game 2. They also look at the unfortunate two games for the Milwaukee Brewers that saw controversy with a ball hitting the roof in Milwaukee, followed by Jackson Chourio walking off against Mason Miller in Game 2 that put them up 2-0 in the series.

Later in the show, Jake and Jordan give their thoughts on the Game 1 results in both ALDS games, including Drew Rasmussen completely shutting down the New York Yankees in Tampa Bay and Austin Wells' unfortunate decision on the basepaths. They close the show by highlighting the incredible home run from Chicago White Sox star Munetaka Murakami and how the White Sox also had a fantastic game against the Cleveland Guardians because of their bullpen.

1:18 - Dodgers-Braves tied at one game apiece
27:17 - Brewers take 2-0 series lead
53:18 - Rays take Game 1 from Yankees
1:02:11 - White Sox go up 1-0 on Guardians

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On Thursday night, the Atlanta Braves punched their ticket to a second-round matchup with the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, setting up the final eight teams of the postseason. With the League Division Series set to start on Saturday, it’s time to preview each of these highly intriguing matchups.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman start by recapping the do-or-die Wild Card Game 3 that saw the end of the Philadelphia Phillies’ season before previewing the key players in the Braves-Dodgers NLDS. They then take a look at the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays ALDS matchup and name some of the possible X-factors in the series.

Later in the show, Jake and Jordan continue their LDS preview with the first-ever postseason showdown between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians. They close out the show with the intriguing showdown between the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers, which features two teams that are still searching for their first-ever World Series title.

1:21 - The Opener: Wild Card Game 3 recap
14:03 - Dodgers vs. Braves
28:26 - Yankees vs. Rays
43:58 - White Sox vs. Guardians
53:10 - Padres vs. Brewers

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As quickly as the Wild Card round began, it has already ended the season for three teams. With the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox all taking care of business in the first two games, there’s only one best-of-three series left, and it will decide who takes on the defending back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap everything that has happened in the Wild Card round so far, including the wild conclusion to the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves’ Game 2, where Bryce Harper atoned for his error in the field with a dramatic game-tying home run. They also highlight Alec Bohm’s go-ahead homer that helped seal the deal for a series-deciding Game 3 on Thursday night.

Later in the show, Jake and Jordan get into the Yankees defeating archrivals the Boston Red Sox in the Bronx, which sent the Bombers back to the ALDS to face off with AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays. Then, they recap the very disappointing showing from the Houston Astros, as they were eliminated by the Chicago White Sox, as well as try to figure out where the Chicago Cubs go from here after being knocked out by the San Diego Padres in two games.

1:43 - The Opener: Phillies-Braves go the distance
27:15 - Yankees eliminate Red Sox
39:35 - White Sox defeat Astros
47:57 - Padres knock out Cubs

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The regular season has concluded, and it is time to shift our focus to the 2026 MLB playoffs. However, first we must dive into the Wild Card round, which begins on Tuesday. With divisional foes facing off against each other, as well as past playoff rematches, the best-of-three series are going to be a doozy.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take a look at all four Wild Card matchups, including the New York Yankees facing off with their bitter rival, the Boston Red Sox, in the Bronx for the second consecutive year. With the Yankees opting to start Game 1 with their ace, Cam Schlittler, on the mound, will that prove to be a successful strategy in getting the Yankees to the ALDS, or will the Red Sox offense come alive and pull off the upset?

Later in the show, Jake and Jordan break down the Philadelphia Phillies versus Atlanta Braves matchup, which sees the two NL East rivals do battle in Atlanta. They then preview the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres matchup, which will take place this time at Petco Park, as well as try to make sense of what a Houston Astros-Chicago White Sox series will look like. The guys close the show by highlighting Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer's final starts in their potential Hall of Fame careers.

5:23 - The Opener: Yankees vs. Red Sox
26:35 - Phillies vs. Braves
44:06 - Cubs vs. Padres
57:23 - Astros vs. White Sox
1:13:02 - Turbo Mode: Final Weekend Recap

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The final weekend of the regular season is upon us, and the postseason picture is just about set. However, there are still a couple of moving pieces that need to be determined before we can officially set sail onto the best time of the year. With the NL Wild Card, AL Central and AL West all up for grabs, we’re in for an exciting regular-season finale across the league.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman paint the picture for the series coming up, including whether the Arizona Diamondbacks can find a way into the NL Wild Card picture despite their odds being long, whether the Chicago White Sox can find a way to get back on top in the Central and who will come away with the AL West crown. Can the Houston Astros hang on and stave off the Texas Rangers to set up a matchup with the White Sox in the Wild Card round?

Later in the show, Jake and Jordan take a look at all the happenings around the league, including Max Scherzer trying to one-up Justin Verlander and pass him in career strikeouts before Verlander’s final career start, as well as some miscommunication issues between Aaron Judge, Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees. They also highlight a couple of managers who managed to parlay their interim titles into full-time positions. They then make their picks for this week’s edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.

1:27 - The Opener: Where Things Stand in the NL Wild Card
13:38 - AL Central & West Up for Grabs
19:55 - Around the League: Scherzer vs. Verlander
29:17 - Judge & Boone’s Miscommunication
40:06 - From Interim to Full-Time
47:56 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla

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As the 2026 MLB regular season enters its final week of games, there is still so much that needs to be decided before the postseason can officially begin. Between who will win the American League Central, which team will be the third and final AL Wild Card participant, and which team from Texas will win the AL West, there are quite a few situations we can’t wait to see how they turn out. And that’s only in the American League!

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take a look at the current postseason picture and try to make sense of the AL scene, as well as figure out how things will play out in the National League Wild Card situation. Will the Arizona Diamondbacks figure out a way to slither in, or will the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies deny their entry into the postseason dance?

Later in the show, Jake and Jordan ask one big question for every postseason team that has stamped its ticket to the playoffs, including how healthy the Los Angeles Dodgers are, whether we’ll see Aaron Judge play another game this season and how hot Ronald Acuña Jr. can stay for the Atlanta Braves. They then go Around the League to discuss the Detroit Tigers’ new ballpark name, Alex Bregman’s brutal face injury and the San Francisco Giants’ bad luck with their roster this season.

2:07 - The Opener: Where things stand in the AL
20:47 - Where things stand in the NL
27:55 - One question for every postseason team
55:34 - Around the League: Tigers’ new stadium name
1:05:12 - Alex Bregman’s injury
1:09:20 - Giants’ IL issue

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Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take a final look at the MLB award races. Which awards—like Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic run for NL MVP—are all but locked up, and which others are still hotly contested? They also debate the tight AL MVP race between Yordan Alvarez and Junior Caminero, spotlight the surge of reliever Mason Miller, ace Jacob Misiorowski and more.

This week's Good, Bad, Uggla covers a little bit of everything: from the Chicago Cubs team bonding at the race track, to Ichiro’s 127-pitch shutout against high schoolers, to a bizarre saga involving a Brewers owner and some sand.

Plus, key playoff races and a preview of the biggest matchups of the upcoming weekend slate.

(2:17) One last MLB awards check-in

(29:31) The Good

(39:10) The Bad

(44:40) The Uggla

(53:32) What to watch this weekend

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Pete Alonso returned to his old digs on Monday night in Queens, greeted by New York Mets fans giving a rousing ovation to show their appreciation for his time with the team. On Tuesday night, though, he paid it back to the fans by hitting his 300th career home run in the top of the ninth to tie the game. And the fans continued to cheer.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the warm welcome home that the Polar Bear received at Citi Field for his first visit since joining the Baltimore Orioles. They get into how Alonso nailed the moment, despite Mets players not being too thrilled with how fans responded to his heroics, as well as how David Stearns has failed the club so far in his tenure, which has given fans of the Amazin's a sour taste in their mouths.

Later in the show, Jake and Jordan talk about the two series they attended this week, including the Los Angeles Dodgers at Cincinnati Reds, where Freddie Freeman is reinventing himself and finding success. They also talk about the Cleveland Guardians taking two of three games from the Chicago White Sox and further improving their chances of possibly leapfrogging into first place in the AL Central. The guys close the show out by looking at Junior Caminero's MVP odds, Elly De La Cruz's monster home run and the Milwaukee Brewers winning the NL Central.

1:53 - The Opener: Alonso Hits 300
21:18 - Mets Fans' Fury Toward Stearns
29:58 - Field Report: Dodgers in Cincinnati
44:52 - Guardians Eye Division After White Sox Series
48:48 - Around the League: Caminero for MVP?
51:38 - Luzardo to the IL
52:55 - Brewers Clinch the NL Central

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With two weeks left in the regular season, the postseason picture is starting to become a little clearer. However, in the American League, the picture is still a little murky, with multiple teams still in the mix in the division and Wild Card races. As five teams look to finish the season strong, which two will be the ones to get the coveted trip to the October dance?

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take a look at the current state of the MLB postseason picture in the American and National Leagues. Will the Chicago White Sox be able to close out the AL Central, or will the Cleveland Guardians swoop in and take it from them? Can the Toronto Blue Jays, with a strong finish, find a way to make it four AL East teams in the postseason as they sit one game back in the Wild Card?

Later in the show, Jake and Jordan examine the case for New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler to win the AL Cy Young and AL MVP. After Yankees captain Aaron Judge made a comment about pitchers having their own award, is the MVP an award that pitchers should win? Also, can Cam hold off other strong candidates like the Houston Astros’ Yordan Alvarez and the Tampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero?

1:59 - The Opener: AL postseason update
32:56 - Who will miss out in the NL?
48:30 - We Need To Talk About: Schlittler for MVP?
58:26 - Turbo Mode: Weekend recap

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