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Mariners take Game 1 of ALCS, Brewers & Dodgers set for NLCS clash + Cubs-Tigers postmortem Oct 13, 2025

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After the epic 15-inning ALDS Game 5 classic that saw the Seattle Mariners take down the Detroit Tigers, the Toronto Blue Jays were set to take on a tired M’s club in the ALCS. However, the Mariners proved them wrong and shocked the baseball world by taking down Toronto on the road and grabbing an early 1-0 series advantage.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down all the action from Game 1, which saw Cal Raleigh go deep yet again and the Blue Jays make a questionable decision by pulling Kevin Gausman in the 6th inning. The guys examine what the rest of the series could look like as the Mariners eye their first trip to the World Series.

Also in this episode, Jake and Jordan preview the NLCS, which could be a series for the ages between the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers. While there are a few key players to watch on both clubs, the guys wonder if now is the time for Shohei Ohtani to break out of his postseason slump and send the Dodgers back to the Fall Classic to become the first team to repeat as champions since the Yankees’ '90s dynasty. Later, Jake and Jordan give a postmortem on the Chicago Cubs and Tigers following their postseason exits and discuss where both teams might go from here.

2:01 – The Opener: ALCS Game 1 recap

24:07 – We Need To Talk About: ALDS Game 5

37:00 – NLCS Preview

51:54 – Dodgers or Brewers? The picks are in!

55:41 – Where do the Tigers go from here?

1:02:27 – Big changes for the Cubs coming

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Dodgers walk-off into the NLCS, Cubs force Game 5 with Brewers & Tigers-Mariners set for Friday showdown Oct 10, 2025

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have booked their 8th trip to the National League Championship Series since 2013 by walking off in the bottom of the 11th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies. While Dodgers fans celebrated advancing, it was Orion Kerkering and the rest of Philly left wondering what if.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the unfortunate error by Kerkering that led to the Dodgers eliminating the Phillies — and why he doesn’t deserve all of the blame. The guys then go on to question whether the Phillies have a larger issue brewing with their roster after failing to win the World Series in recent seasons and what’s next for their impending free agents.

Also on this episode, Jake and Jordan discuss the Chicago Cubs taking down the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4, forcing a winner-take-all Game 5 back in Milwaukee this Saturday. With the Brewers failing to capitalize on a 2-0 series lead, the question now is: who will the Brew Crew turn to in the must-win game to help validate their season? Later, the guys preview the ALDS Game 5 between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners, featuring what is sure to be one of the most enticing pitching matchups of the postseason — George Kirby vs. Tarik Skubal.

1:00 – The Opener: Dodgers advance to NLCS

20:25 – Where do the Phillies go from here?

26:04 – Cubs force a Game 5

30:47 – Brewers make questionable choices

42:49 – Tigers-Mariners Game 5 preview

47:35 – ALDS Game 5 prediction

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Blue Jays eliminate the Yankees, Tigers-M’s go to Game 5 and Phillies & Cubs force Game 4 in NLDS Oct 09, 2025

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The Toronto Blue Jays are the first team to punch their ticket to the League Championship Series after knocking out the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. It’ll be the first time since 2016 that Canada’s team will be playing for the AL pennant. However, their opponent is still up in the air, with a massive Game 5 set to take place on Friday.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Blue Jays eliminating the Yankees and why the Bronx Bombers always seemed just a hair behind Toronto as the season progressed. They also discuss Aaron Judge’s Game 3 heroics and whether that single-game performance is enough to get some fans off his back about his postseason production.

Also on this episode, Jake and Jordan break down the upcoming Game 5 that will decide the series between the Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners, with the winner set to face the Blue Jays in the ALCS this weekend. Then they turn to the NLDS, which suddenly got a lot tighter after both the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies won their Game 3s to stave off elimination and live to play another day.

2:07 – The Opener: Yankees get eliminated

11:30 – Blue Jays' impressive showing in the ALDS

19:56 – Mariners & Tigers set for Game 5

27:02 – How does this series shape up?

34:05 – Phillies avoid elimination in Game 3

47:18 – Brewers-Cubs set for Game 4

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Yankees on the brink of elimination, Mariners win first home postseason game since ’01 & Dodgers take early NLDS lead Oct 06, 2025

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The New York Yankees, fresh off an exciting Wild Card Series victory against the Boston Red Sox, were hoping to carry that momentum into the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend. However, things have turned very sour and the Bronx Bombers now find themselves in a 0–2 hole as the series shifts to New York.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Blue Jays’ successful weekend against their division rivals, as their pitching dominated the star-studded Yankees lineup. With Kevin Gausman and Trey Yesavage shoving in their starts—along with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s offensive power—Toronto now finds itself one victory away from an ALCS berth and sending the Yankees home.

Also on this episode, the guys talk about the Seattle Mariners winning their first home postseason game since 2001 and evening their series with the Detroit Tigers. As the series moves to the Motor City on Tuesday, Jake and Jordan discuss who holds the upper hand in this tightly contested best-of-five matchup. They also recap the Game 1 matchups in the NLDS, which saw Shohei Ohtani lead the Dodgers to a win against the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers' impressive offensive output versus the Chicago Cubs.

1:24 – The Opener: Blue Jays demolish Yankees
18:33 – Can the Yankees get back into this series?
24:57 – Mariners even the ALDS
37:00 – Emotional victory in Seattle
43:50 – Dodgers take Game 1 in NLDS
54:09 – Brewers dominate Game 1 vs. Cubs

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Cam Schlittler's historic night leads Yankees to ALDS + Wild Card recap & ALDS/NLDS previews Oct 03, 2025

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October is when MLB legends are made and Thursday night a Yankee came through with a legendary performance to close out the Wild Card round. The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox to move on to the ALDS behind a historic performance from Cam Schlittler. He became the first pitcher in MLB postseason history to throw eight scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts and no walks.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss this historic performance and look ahead to the Yankees ALDS matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays. They also discuss the Red Sox's collapse and where the franchise goes from here. Plus, the guys dive into the other AL Wild Card series which saw the Detroit Tigers defeat the Cleveland Guardians. They preview Detroit's upcoming series with the Seattle Mariners and discuss what Detroit has to do to stand a chance of moving on.

Later, Jake and Jordan take a look at both NL Wild Card series. They discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers' sweep of the Cincinnati Reds and preview the powerhouse matchup between the Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. Game 1 of this series will also showcase Shohei Ohtani starting at pitcher and leading off for LA. Then they dive into the final Wild Card series that saw the Chicago Cubs take down the San Diego Padres. They discuss where the season fell apart for the Padres and what they think of the upcoming matchup between the Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Finally, the guys go around the league and discuss news coming from the clubs who are not in the postseason. The Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals announce new presidents of operations and a handful of teams decide it is time for a new manager. Jake and Jordan take some extra time to discuss all of this with no The Good, The Bad & The Uggla today.
Get prepared for the divisional round with us at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast.

1:29 - The Opener: Cam Schlittler stands-out

12:08 - Yankees-Red Sox recap

28:22 - Tigers-Guardians recap

43:37 - Dodgers-Reds recap

54:42 - Cubs-Padres recap

1:04:40 - Around The League: Teams making moves

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2025 MLB Postseason Wild Card round preview + Mets and Astros don’t make the cut Sep 29, 2025

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The 2025 MLB Postseason is set to get underway on Tuesday, and after a wild regular season of action, the field is finally set. The Wild Card round features exciting and intriguing matchups that are sure to get the playoffs off to a bang.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss all the storylines heading into the first round of the postseason, including what should be a classic matchup between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox to see who will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS. The guys then preview another divisional Wild Card matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers.

Later in this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan break down the NL Wild Card series, which includes the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the heavy underdog Cincinnati Reds, as well as the Chicago Cubs returning to October baseball against the San Diego Padres. Then the guys dive into the New York Mets and Houston Astros, who, despite their successes this season, find themselves on the outside looking in. They wrap up by recapping all the other major storylines from the end of the regular season.

2:47 - Yankees vs. Red Sox
17:53 - Guardians vs. Tigers
32:27 - Dodgers vs. Reds
52:40 - Cubs vs. Padres
1:06:59 - Mets & Astros left out
1:23:19 - Turbo Mode: End of the regular season

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Final weekend of the regular season: AL East & Central up for grabs, Mets barely holding onto NL Wild Card spot Sep 26, 2025

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After 159 games have been played and settled, the final weekend slate of the 2025 MLB regular season is upon us, and there is plenty of drama set to unfold. With a few postseason spots still up for grabs, as well as a couple of division crowns, we’re sure to be in for a memorable finish to an unforgettable regular season of baseball.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss all the headlines going into the weekend, including whether the Cleveland Guardians will be able to hang onto their improbable division lead in the AL Central over the Detroit Tigers, whether the New York Yankees or Toronto Blue Jays will be crowned the kings of the AL East and the incredible season we’ve seen from Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. They then talk about how crazy it is that the Houston Astros probably won’t be making their annual postseason trip this October.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan talk about the current postseason picture in the National League, which currently has the New York Mets holding onto the final Wild Card spot despite the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks trying their best to overtake them. They also discuss how strange it’ll be to see the Los Angeles Dodgers playing in the Wild Card round, the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system coming to MLB next season and make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.

3:19 - The Opener: Where things stand in the AL

13:28 - Yankees or Blue Jays in the East

29:56 - Where things stand in the NL

36:36 - Dodgers in the Wild Card round

42:01 - We Need to Talk About: ABS in 2026

47:15 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla

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Guardians eye historic comeback, Tigers & Mets watch postseason dreams slip and Mariners take AL West control Sep 22, 2025

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For the majority of the 2025 MLB season, the American League Central saw the Detroit Tigers maintain a healthy division lead, holding off any potential challengers. However, the Cleveland Guardians have stormed back from 15.5 games behind to cut the Tigers' lead down to just one game with one week left to play.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the incredible comeback from the scorching-hot Guardians and whether the Tigers will ultimately be able to hold off an increasingly unfortunate collapse that could see them miss the postseason entirely. The guys then dive into the Seattle Mariners sweeping the Houston Astros this past weekend, giving them full control of the AL West and putting a division title within reach.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan talk about the New York Mets and their rough weekend against the Washington Nationals, which saw them lose control of the final NL Wild Card spot to the Cincinnati Reds after the Reds swept the Chicago Cubs. Later, the guys discuss Clayton Kershaw’s final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium and recap all the other action from MLB this weekend.

1:24 – The Opener: Mariners take control
13:48 – Wild AL Central update
28:28 – Around The League: NL Wild Card is up for grabs
44:33 – NL tiebreaker scenarios
48:06 – We Need to Talk About: Kershaw’s last home start
55:48 – Turbo Mode: rest of the weekend action

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Clayton Kershaw announces retirement & Cubs clinch playoffs Sep 19, 2025

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Clayton Kershaw is officially retiring after the 2025 season. The Dodgers legend announced Thursday that this is his last season and tonight will be his last regular season home start. Guest host Dani Wexelman joins Jake Mintz to discuss the future Hall of Famer's 18-year career with the Dodgers. They take a look back at the impressive accomplishments during his journey to becoming one of MLB's greatest pitchers. Jake and Dani also discuss what he's done in his final season.

Later, they discuss the Chicago Cubs clinching the playoffs. The Cubs have locked up a Wild Card spot and Jake and Dani take a look at their season to see how they got to this point. Do they have enough to make a deep postseason run? The two breakdown what has been going well and what is lacking in Chicago. They also discuss who are some key players that have gotten them to this point and will be needed for any success in the playoffs. Plus, Jake and Dani go around the league and chat about the Guardians making the AL Wild Card race interesting, Shohei Ohtani potentially playing the outfield and Justin Verlander announcing he will be back next year.

Finally, it's everyone's favorite segment of the week. The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. The Mariners challenge a shift play and win, Vanderbilt is making their baseball team wear uniforms without logos and Trea Turner's practice is interrupted by a Lumineers concert. These are just a few of the highlights from this week's segment. Plus, a weekend preview.

All of this and more to get you ready for the second to last weekend of the regular season on Baseball Bar-B-Cast.

(3:37) - Clayton Kershaw announces retirement

(20:54) - Chicago Cubs clinch playoffs

(39:38) - Cleveland Guardians close Wild Card gap

(44:00) - Shohei Ohtani to the outfield?

(45:49) - Justin Verlander to return next year

(50:51) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla

(1:09:03) - Weekend Preview

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Cal Raleigh continues historic season, Shohei Ohtani joins another 50-50 club & a new Blue Jays phenom has arrived Sep 17, 2025

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There are many eye-catching storylines from the 2025 MLB season, but one that remains a captivating tale as we approach the postseason is the historic run by the man simply known as “Big Dumper.” On Tuesday night, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh set a new single-season record for most home runs hit by a switch hitter, surpassing the immortal Mickey Mantle with 56 on the year.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Cal’s unbelievable campaign, how he’s managed to do this while serving as the team’s primary catcher and why he's now a serious contender alongside New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge in the tight race for the 2025 American League Most Valuable Player award.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan talk about an impressive debut from Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage and why he could be an integral part of their push for the AL East title. They also discuss Shohei Ohtani entering yet another exclusive and impressive club on Tuesday night, and debate whether he and Bryce Harper are the two most important players of this century.

1:18 – The Opener: Cal Raleigh does it again
16:01 – Trey Yesavage’s immediate impact
25:31 – An oops by the Brewers
32:26 – Harper & Ohtani’s importance
46:44 – Around the League: 50-50, injuries
58:33 – Roberto Clemente Award nominees

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