Baseball Bar-B-Cast

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MLB Fan Satisfaction Rankings Jul 14, 2023

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The first half of the 2023 MLB season is officially in the books, which means it’s time to get irrationally hopeful and look ahead to the second half. From the lowly A’s to the dominant Braves, Jake and Jordan break down every single team in the Major Leagues and make a case for how excited (or depressed) their fan base should be to watch their team in the run to the playoffs.

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Elias Diaz Becomes the Best Player in Baseball, and 2023 ASG Reactions PLUS Spencer Jones and Pete Crow-Armstrong Join The Show Jul 12, 2023

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With a game-winning home run, and one of the most memorable moments in All-Star Game history, 32-year-old Venezuelan Catcher Elias Diaz has been crowned the 2023 ASG MVP. Friend of the show Daniel Alvarez joins Jordan to talk about this iconic moment and recalls how he and Elias first became friends. Then, Jake and Jordan sit down with two Futures Gamers in Spencer Jones and Pete Crow-Armstrong to talk about their friendship, college visits, the things in life that they suck at, Pete's goatee, Spencer's golf game, their connection with Philly Phruitcore band Mega Mango, and the majestic sound of the sitar.

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Vlad Guerrero Jr Wins the Home Run Derby, and the 2023 MLB All-Star Game Preview Jul 11, 2023

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr takes the crown as the 2023 Home Run Derby champion after hitting 25 homers against Randy Arozarena in the final round of the knockout tournament. Jake and Jordan break down every hitter’s outing, beginning with the disappointing performances of Adolis Garcia and Pete Alonso. Then, the guys break down each of the lineups for tonight’s All-Star Game and give their predictions.

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2023 MLB Draft Day 1 Recap, Biggest Takeaways from the SXM Futures Game, and Who Ya Got in the Home Run Derby? Jul 10, 2023

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With the first pick of the 2023 MLB Draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates pick…Paul Skenes! Day 1 of the 2023 MLB Draft is officially in the books. Jake and Jordan break down each of the first five picks, and touch on a number of other selections that caught their interest, including Arjun Nimmala to the Blue Jays, Enrique Bradfield to the Orioles, Bryce Eldridge to the Giants, and a whole lot more. Then, the boys recap their experience at the Futures Game on Saturday which culminated with Jordan meeting his childhood hero Felix Hernandez! Finally, the boys preview the 2023 Ding Dong Jamboree and predict who will come away with the crown.

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Futures Game Check-In with Marcelo Mayer, Nick Yorke, Jonathan Cannon, Victor Scott, Jordan Lawlar, and Dalton Rushing Jul 08, 2023

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The 2023 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game is upon us. Jake and Jordan, LIVE from Seattle, Washington, preview the game by breaking down all the players to watch, and discuss the ball-strike challenge system which will be in effect for the game. Then, the boys give you a glimpse into the personalities of some of these players by sharing snippets from their chats with Marcelo Mayer, Nick Yorke, Jonathan Cannon, Victor Scott II, Jordan Lawlar and Dalton Rushing.

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Mets and Padres in the Misery Bowl, The Reds Road Mop, and MLB Players at the White Party? Jul 07, 2023

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All-Star Week is here! Jake and Jordan get into the excitement surrounding the Mets vs. Padres series, that whopping 14-1 Orioles win, and yet another Reds victory. Then, the two discuss the return of Carlos Rodon and Alek Manoah and contemplate which MLB players would be invited to Michael Rubin's White Party.

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The Angels Day From Hell, and A 2023 MLB Draft Primer Jul 05, 2023

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Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, and Anthony Rendon are all set to miss time after they each suffered injuries within the span of 24 hours. In addition to that, the Angels have now lost six of their past seven games and are four games out of the Wild Card. Jake and Jordan break down how bad things are looking for the Angels and discuss what their path to the playoffs might look like. Then, the boys break down everything that you need to know about this weekend’s 2023 MLB draft, include how exactly the draft works, who they think will go one overall, and who are some other names that we need to keep an eye out for.

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We Got Some All-Star Rosters, Some Series Sweeps, and Some Texas-Sized Trade Action, PLUS Alek Manoah is Back in Your Life Jul 03, 2023

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The All-Star Game and the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game rosters are out, and they are majestic. Jake and Jordan have some things to say about these All-Star picks… as well as these All-Star snubs. Plus, the two review the weekend series sweeps for the Braves and Red Sox, the 100-or-Die spectacle of the Aroldis Chapman trade, and Alek Manoah’s first televised pitching appearance in over a month.

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The Least Enjoyable Perfect Game Possible, All-Star Starters Announced, and National Champion Hayden Travinski Joins The Show Jun 30, 2023

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Domingo German was likely the most imperfect pitcher to ever throw a perfect game. Jake and Jordan break down exactly why German doesn't deserve to be celebrated for his accomplishments. Then, the boys are joined by LSU catcher Hayden Travinski, the man who caught the final out in the Tigers’ National Championship win against Florida earlier this week. Finally, the guys highlight a very special accomplishment by 58-year-old Barry Bonds in this weeks edition of “The Good, The Bad, and the Uggla.”

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What Else Can We Say About Shohei Ohtani, and the Rise of the Marlins w/ Daniel Alvarez Jun 28, 2023

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This week, Shohei Ohtani delivered yet another historic performance in which he hit 2 homers and struck out 10. Jake and Jordan break down the unique talent that is Shohei Ohtani and debate over whether he’s more impressive as a pitcher or batter. Then, the boys talk about one of the best teams in baseball, the Atlanta Braves, and the performance of Ronald Acuna Jr. Finally, Daniel Alvarez of El Extrabase joins the guys to talk about the rise of the Miami Marlins and their young stars, including Jazz Chisholm Jr, Eury Perez, and Luis Arraez.

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