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Dodgers win World Series after Yankees fifth inning collapse, Freddie Freeman wins series MVP Oct 31, 2024

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The Los Angeles Dodgers will finally get the celebratory parade they have coveted after not being able to have one following their 2020 World Series championship. Although the series seemed destined to head back to California after the New York Yankees took a 5-0 lead and ace Gerrit Cole was dealing into the fifth inning, a comedy of errors led to that lead disappearing right before their eyes in the pivotal Game 5.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the never-say-die Dodgers’ comeback in that fifth inning that will go down in the history books, how everything went wrong for the Bronx Bombers after two errors opened the door for the game to be tied and why it was all but inevitable for Los Angeles to win Game 5 once the Yankees relinquished the lead.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys talk about the impressive postseason from both Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts, why it was a shame that Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge were a big part of the the disastrous fifth and the coolness factor of seeing Shohei Ohtani getting to celebrate a championship.

(3:18) - Game 5 recap

(11:33) - Yankees fifth inning meltdown

(22:58) - Momentum switches for the Dodgers

(31:39) - Dodgers take the lead

(40:34) - Walker Buehler’s day on

(46:52) - Where does this leave Juan Soto?

(55:05) - Appreciation for Freddie Freeman & Shohei Ohtani

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Yankees stay alive in World Series, Dodgers aim to clinch championship in Game 5 Oct 30, 2024

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For the first time in 15 years, the New York Yankees won a World Series game and it couldn’t have come at a more crucial time in their hopeful championship run. With the Los Angeles Dodgers one win away from clinching their eighth title in franchise history, the Yankees' offense finally came alive to help them force a Game 5 in the Bronx on Wednesday night.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Yankees staving off elimination in Game 4 with the help of a grand slam from Anthony Volpe, New York’s bullpen yet again having a great night, why Aaron Judge might be turning a corner at the plate and Paul O’Neill’s rough night throwing out first pitches.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys talk about the bizarre fan interference with Mookie Betts in the first inning, how the Dodgers will try to close out the series again tomorrow night and preview Gerrit Cole vs. Jack Flaherty for Game 5.

(1:52) - Paul O’Neill’s first pitches

(5:23) - Game 4 recap

(13:08) - Anthony Volpe’s full circle moment

(18:07) - The Yankees' offense comes alive

(26:38) - Game 5 preview

(33:00) - Notes on Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge

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Dodgers on verge of World Series title, Yankees bats come out flat in the Bronx in Game 3 Oct 29, 2024

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When the Los Angeles Dodgers rolled into the Bronx on Monday night, they knew they would be in for a fight in order to take one step closer to achieving their ultimate goal. However, as quickly as the fight started, the Dodgers were able to land a big punch that seemed to knock the wind out of the New York Yankees and their fans.

The Bronx Bombers were ultimately unable to recover.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Dodgers taking Game 3 in New York behind Walker Buehler’s strong outing, give an update on Shohei Ohtani following his injury in Game 2 and discuss Freddie Freeman hitting yet another home run as the Dodgers are now one win away from raising the Commissioner’s Trophy.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys talk about how this World Series has been a bit of a letdown with how the Yankees have played, the large differences in the two rosters that we may not have realized before the series started and preview the pitching matchup for Game 4, which will see Luis Gil going against a bullpen game for the Dodgers.

(1:40) - Shohei Ohtani possibly playing through the pain

(4:48) - Recapping the action from Game 3

(14:31) - Giancarlo Stanton thrown out at home

(21:56) - Appreciation for Walker Buehler

(25:31) - Previewing Game 4

(30:08) - Has this series been disappointing?

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Dodgers take 2-0 lead over Yankees in World Series, Shohei Ohtani’s injury & Aaron Judge’s lack of offense Oct 27, 2024

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Coming into the 2024 edition of the World Series, we knew there was a chance we’d be treated to some exciting baseball, but nothing could’ve prepared us for what we’ve seen so far. With Game 1 ending in grand fashion and Game 2 concluding with a nail-biting ninth, the Fall Classic is living up to the hype.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers going up 2-0 in the series against the New York Yankees, highlighting the heroics from Freddie Freeman and the strong performance from LA’s starting pitching. The guys also talk about Shohei Ohtani injuring his shoulder on a slide into second base and whether we’ll see him when the series resumes on Monday.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan try to make sense of why Aaron Judge is continuing to struggle at the plate during the postseason and give a quick Game 3 preview as the attention of the baseball world shifts from the West Coast to the Bronx.

(1:42) - Recapping Game 2

(13:54) - Shohei Ohtani injury

(23:57) - Friday's epic Game 1

(30:50) - Freddie Freeman in the 10th

(41:12) - What’s going on with Aaron Judge?

(46:23) - Previewing Game 3

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2024 World Series media day takeaways & Yankees vs. Dodgers Game 1 predictions Oct 25, 2024

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Recording from right inside Dodger stadium, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman share their biggest takeaways from the 2024 World Series media day. From Giancarlo Stanton’s opportunity to rewrite his career narrative, the impact of Aaron Judge’s calming demeanor on the New York Yankees, to even the character the stadium parking lot might play in the series — the Baseball Bar-B-Cast covers all the biggest storylines.

Jake & Jordan answer fan emails including whether or not the Los Angeles Dodgers are entering a dynasty and what might happen if Shohei Ohtani were to play in left field. Plus, the duo gives their Game 1 predictions.

(2:31) Media day takeaways

(12:22) Giancarlo Stanton expectations

(15:49) Aaron Judge impact

(19:37) Boone vs. Roberts matchup

(25:09) Who should neutral fans root for?

(30:19) Beginning of Dodgers dynasty?

(31:58) What if Ohtani played in left field?

(36:08) Are high-paying teams & players a good thing?

(42:08) Pitching matchup preview

(47:56) Game 1 predictions

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Yankees-Dodgers 2024 World Series Preview: Judge vs. Ohtani, winner predictions & RIP Fernando Valenzuela Oct 23, 2024

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The 2024 World Series starts on Friday and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast crew is here to provide the most comprehensive preview possible for what might be the most star-studded Fall Classic ever.
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss all the narratives surrounding this series, including the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers meeting in the championship for the first time since 1981, Shohei Ohtani going head-to-head with Aaron Judge and whether the lack of World Series experience will matter for either team.

Also on this episode, Jake and Jordan highlight some key players that fans should keep an eye on, break down the position-by-position battles between each team and make their final predictions for who will walk away as champions when the dust finally settles.

(0:00) - Remembering Fernando Valenzuela

(4:44) - LAD vs. NYY: The narrative machine

(25:14) - Who are the main characters?

(45:14) - Position-by-position breakdown

(1:15:18) - Interesting matchups to keep an eye on

(1:19:04) - World Series predictions

(1:24:15) - A note about Brent Honeywell

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Yankees, Dodgers advance to World Series, ALCS/NLCS series recap, Yoenis Céspedes sighting Oct 21, 2024

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The World Series stage has officially been set after the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers punched their tickets to the Fall Classic over the weekend. With superstars including Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Mookie Betts — this might be one of the most exciting finishes to a baseball season we’ve ever seen.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the action from the ALCS and NLCS including the epic at-bat from Juan Soto that ended with series clinching three-run home run in the 10th inning and Tommy Edman being named NLCS MVP despite being on a team full of All-Stars. Also, they give an early preview of what the World Series has in store for both teams.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys say goodbye to the New York Mets and the Cleveland Guardians after two extremely successful seasons that fell just short of the pennant. Jake then discusses running into Yoenis Céspedes at Citi Field prior to Game 5 and why there is a bright future to the Céspedes family BBQ.

(1:54) - Dodgers-Mets Game 6 recap

(18:57) - Yankees-Guardians Game 5 recap

(36:30) - Early World Series preview

(42:07) - Saying goodbye to the Mets

(47:05) - Guardians season recap

(50:21) - A Yoenis Céspedes sighting

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Guardians win epic Game 3 against Yankees, Dodgers take commanding lead in NLCS Oct 18, 2024

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When the ALCS shifted to Cleveland, nobody could’ve expected that we would get an all-time postseason classic in Game 3 between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians. After a game-tying home run from Aaron Judge and a go-ahead homer from Giancarlo Stanton, it seemed inevitable that the Bronx Bombers would go up 3-0 in the series.

The Guardians, however, had other plans.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the epic come-from-behind win by the Guardians that saw Jhonkensy Noel hit a game-tying home run off of Luke Weaver with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, only for David Fry to homer and win the game, sending the ballpark into a state of hysteria in the tenth.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys talk about yet another blowout by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, this time in Game 4 against the New York Mets. With the win, the Dodgers are now only one game away from the World Series. Jake and Jordan wonder if the Mets have finally run out of gas in this magical run or if they can complete another ultimate chapter in their unlikely successful season.

(1:44) - Epic ALCS Game 3
(24:49) - Recapping the 9th inning comeback
(33:29) - NLCS Game 4 recap
(37:58) - Are the Mets out of gas?
(42:37) - Ranking the best moments from ALCS Game 3

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Dodgers blank Mets AGAIN in NLCS, Yankees lead ALCS despite only okay play Oct 17, 2024

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The Los Angeles Dodgers entered a rowdy Citi Field on Wednesday night hoping to put their Game 2 disaster behind them. Going up against Luis Severino and the New York Mets, the Dodgers were able to change the narrative of the series once again, this time blanking the Mets for the second time in this NLCS.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Walker Buehler's impressive four innings following his rough NLDS start, Kiké Hernández showing up in October yet again and the majestic home run from Shohei Ohtani that helped slam the door on the Mets and give the Dodgers a 2-0 series lead. They also provide a preview of what to expect in Game 4 on Thursday night.

Additionally, on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan discuss the Game 2 victory by the New York Yankees, which has them up 2-0 in the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians. With the Bronx Bombers not playing their best ball at the moment, can the Guardians play more like they did during the regular season to get back into this series?

The guys close the show by going around the league to talk about the Philadelphia Phillies extending Rob Thomson's contract, the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins possibly being up for sale and what the Tampa Bay Rays might do if Tropicana Field isn’t ready for the 2025 season following damage from Hurricane Milton.

(1:14) - NLCS Game 3 Recap
(16:44) - NLCS Game 4 Preview
(18:52) - ALCS Game 2 Recap
(26:03) - ALCS Game 3 Preview
(30:49) - News from Around the League

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Mets even up NLCS with Dodgers, Rodón leads Yankees to ALCS series lead, Swift & Kelce attend Game 1 Oct 15, 2024

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After opening up the NLCS in blowout fashion, the Los Angeles Dodgers were put on the ropes early in Game 2 following a Mark Vientos grand slam that helped give the New York Mets a lead they would never relinquish. Now, with the series evened up at a game apiece, the focus shifts to Citi Field in Queens.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the action from Game 2 including why the Dodgers’ lack of pitching depth finally came back to bite them, the lack of production from the top of the lineup being a big problem and preview the Game 3 pitching matchup.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys take a look at Game 1 of the ALCS that saw Carlos Rodón have arguably his best start as a member of the New York Yankees, leading the Bronx Bombers to a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians. They also discuss how impressive it is to see Giancarlo Stanton being locked in at the plate, why Jose Ramirez could be a problem in Game 2 and Taylor Swift being in attendance with Travis Kelce at Yankee Stadium.

(1:26) - NLCS Game 2 recap

(12:32) - Mark Vientos continues to rake

(17:49) - ALCS Game 1 recap

(30:24) - Rodón’s pitching performance

(34:42) - Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce attend Game 1

(42:20) - Clayton Kershaw’s plans for 2025

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