Baseball Bar-B-Cast

We are eight days away from finding out who will be in the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2025, and while there will surely be a few slam-dunk first-ballot inductees, there will also be one player who is trying to get in on his tenth and final try.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the possibility of Ichiro Suzuki becoming the first position player to obtain 100% of the vote, whether CC Sabathia will be elected as a first-ballot Hall of Famer or have to wait a year and if Billy Wagner will finally join the club on his last ballot. All three are trending in the right direction, but we’ll have to wait until January 21st to see.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys open up the BBQ Mailbag and answer some of your questions, including Justin Verlander’s apparent love of the color orange, when players stop trying to get inside-the-park home runs and if MLB could incorporate some mystery into the next Home Run Derby to add a little juice to the competition. Jake & Jordan then give an update on Roki Sasaki’s free agency and comment on the reliever market heating back up after Jeff Hoffman signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. (3:07) - The Opener: Hall of Fame voting(18:50) - Who might get in eventually(29:37) - Jake & Jordan’s ballot(35:37) - BBQ Mailbag(48:01) - Around the League: Roki Sasaki free agency update(52:50) - Reliever market heating back up Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Ij2sgR🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42Lo4fa 📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuTQjAnd check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram:🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://twitter.com/CespedesBBQ📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://twitter.com/Jake_Mintz🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://twitter.com/j_shusterman_

The San Diego Padres are in the midst of a lawsuit battle over ownership that involves the late Peter Seidler’s wife, Sheel Seidler, and his brothers over who should control the team. While this situation doesn’t appear to have a resolution in sight anytime soon, the future of the franchise will certainly hinge on how things unfold.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the lawsuit and statement issued by Sheel, the obligation she feels to Padres fans and her late husband’s legacy and her efforts to continue building a winning team. They also explore how this messy drama might be affecting the Padres' offseason plans, including their pursuit of Roki Sasaki and other free agents.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys talk about the San Francisco Giants signing Justin Verlander and what his expectations should be heading into his age-42 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers trading Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds and Brent Rooker signing an extension with the Sacramento A’s. Later, the guys read a hilarious mention from Jazz Chisholm Jr., open the BBQ Mailbag and make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. (2:34) - The Opener: Padres lawsuit drama(23:04) - Around The League: Justin Verlander to the Giants(31:27) - Dodgers trade Gavin Lux(40:13) - Brent Rooker signs an extension(48:25) - Sorry For Your Mentions(52:51) - BBQ Mailbag(57:03) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla(1:12:25) - Remembering Brian Matusz Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Ij2sgR🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42Lo4fa 📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuTQjAnd check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram:🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://twitter.com/CespedesBBQ📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://twitter.com/Jake_Mintz🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://twitter.com/j_shusterman_

With the calendar flipping over to 2025, we are now officially less than two months away from pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training. While teams are starting to finalize their rosters for who’s coming to camp, there are still quite a few notable free agents out there looking for jobs. But is time running out for these players to get the deal they’re hoping for?Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman open the show discussing what options Alex Bregman has left since the Houston Astros have clearly pivoted from bringing him back, if it’s inevitable that the New York Mets and Pete Alonso will figure out some sort of deal and where future Hall of Famers Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander can take their talents to try and win one more championship.Also on this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys discuss the Baltimore Orioles signing Charlie Morton to a one-year deal and why, even though it’s a nice addition, this offseason for the Birds has been questionable. They then get into the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Korean free agent Hyeseong Kim and the reason it’s a perfect landing spot for the three-time KBO Golden Glove Award winner. (3:07) - The Opener: Alex Bregman’s market is drying up(13:48) - Will Pete Alonso go back to the Mets?(20:04) - Santander and Flaherty(23:09) - Verlander and Scherzer(27:16) - Top free agent relievers left(30:52) - Around The League: Orioles sign Charlie Morton(41:58) - Dodgers sign Hyeseong Kim(48:57) - Turbo Mode: Jake recaps what MLB moves he missed Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Ij2sgR🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42Lo4fa 📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuTQjAnd check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram:🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://twitter.com/CespedesBBQ📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://twitter.com/Jake_Mintz🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://twitter.com/j_shusterman_ 

The mystery surrounding Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki’s free agency is starting to become a little more clear after teams have reached out to express their interest in the talents of the young, budding ace. With the international signing period approaching rapidly, we might know the fate of where Sasaki will join sooner rather than later.Jordan Shusterman is joined by guest host Kiley McDaniel of ESPN as they take a look at the latest news surrounding Sasaki, including which teams have made their pitch, why some teams didn’t seem to bother and why the San Diego Padres appear to need the talents of the pitcher in their rotation more than anyone else.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan is joined by Boston Red Sox beat writer for MassLive, Chris Cotillo, as they look at the job the Red Sox have done so far this offseason, what their starting rotation will look like come opening day, which prospects to keep an eye on and reminisce about the 2020 season. Later, Jordan and Kiley talk about the recent moves from the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates, as well as the Chicago Cubs trading for Vidal Bruján and the Tampa Bay Rays hoping to strike gold with their signing of Eloy Jiménez. (0:54) - Kiley McDaniel joins the show(5:29) - The Opener: Latest on Roki Sasaki’s decision(20:30) - Why the Padres need Sasaki(32:20) - Chris Cotillo joins(44:43) - Red Sox prospect talk(50:49) - Boston’s rotation in 2025(1:01:57) - Around the League: Nationals and Pirates make moves(1:10:25) - Vidal Bruján to the Cubs Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Ij2sgR🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42Lo4fa 📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuTQjAnd check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram:🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://twitter.com/CespedesBBQ📷 @CespedesBBQ: https://www.instagram.com/cespedesbbq⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://twitter.com/Jake_Mintz🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://twitter.com/j_shusterman_v