Minnesota Twins All-Star Byron Buxton will return to center field in 2024 after injuries forced him into the DH spot last season. Although excited about this news, Jake and Jordan explain why they’re still a little skeptical. Then, the guys dive into the latest transactions across the league, including Adam Ottavino re-signing with the Mets on a one-year deal, and open up the mailbag to answer some listener questions, including “how would baseball be different if pitchers had to use the same ball all game?”

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Former San Francisco Giants Manager Gabe Kapler posted an incredible video to social media telling people to ditch the car and just walk faster. Jake and Jordan examine Kapler’s words of wisdom and break down the execution of the video. Then, the guys talk about the Yankees changing their road uniforms, explain what “Farewell to Fitzy Day” is, and provide an important update on Jake’s claim that he has a higher fastball velocity than Jerry Dipoto.

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The Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 has been announced, with Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer being named as inductees. Jake and Jordan break down the careers of each of these men and talk about their legacy and relationship with their respective cities and the game of baseball. Then, the guys run through some of the recent transactions across the baseball world, including friend of the show Rhys Hoskins’ two-year, $34 Million contract with the Brewers. Congrats on the contract dude. 

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The Houston Astros have signed star closer Josh Hader to a 5-year $95 Million deal. Jake and Jordan break down the signing, ponder why the Astros have finally decided to spend big money on a free agent, and debate how much this will actually help the Astros. Then, the guys touch on the Angels signing of Robert Stephenson, talk about Anthony Rendon’s comments on the baseball season being too long (and his well-known love-hate relationship with the game of baseball), and explain why Boston Red Sox fans are (rightly) furious.

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Jake and Jordan are joined by Matt Ritchie of MLB.com to review and rank songs by current and former Major League Players. Then, the guys answer your questions about thematic rivalries, picking off on third, and how Jake’s fastball compares to Jerry Dipoto’s.

Songs Featured in this Episode:

G-Cinco (Nick Gordon) -- I’m the Man/My Life

El Felino (Ronny Rodriguez) -- Mi Sueño

Mike Stud feat Marcus Stroman -- These Days

Adam Wainwright -- Time to Fly

Tyler Beede -- 508 to the Ville

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One of baseball’s top prospects Michael Busch was traded from the Dodgers to the Cubs for pitching prospect Jackson Ferris. Jake, Jordan and Mike Ferrin dissect the move and provide a scouting report for both players. Then, the guys touch on the Baltimore Orioles and what their next move should be in regards to their abundance of prospects, before breaking down the concept of International Signing Day and highlighting some of the names from this year’s pool.

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The 37th Cubs Con took place over the weekend and all the talk was about Cody Bellinger and his future with the team. Jake and Jordan break down what the 2x All-Star means to that franchise and how he fits with their current roster. Then, the guys look at the Cubs’ NL Central rivals and determine which teams are primed for successful seasons, touch on the latest San Francisco Giants signings, and remind us of the forgotten free agents of 2024.

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2x All-Star Marcus Stroman has signed a 2-year, $37 Million deal with the New York Yankees. Jake and Jordan break down Stroman as a player and as a character, and explain why he is the exact type of pitcher the Yankees need. Then, the guys confirm the terms of Shota Imanaga’s deal with the Cubs, touch on the news that Charlie Culberson will return to the Braves on a minor league deal as a pitcher, and re-introduce the world to “The Freshest Man on Earth.”

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The gang is finally back together, as Jake returned from his trip to Australia and Jordan from his honeymoon, and they reunite in only a way that the Baseball Bar-B-Cast boys could; a news reveal show incorporating the latest Mariners transactions, Shota Imanaga’s imminent deal with the Cubs, Teoscar Hernandez’s One Year deal with the Dodgers, and a whole lot more. Then, the guys talk about the Cubs Con poster, provide a Marcus Stroman signing update, and Jordan shares a baseball-related story from his honeymoon.

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Pedro Moura spent a decade as a fulltime baseball writer, authoring one of the definitive works on the machine behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. But in April of 2023, he stepped away from the inner workings of the sport.... only to end up right back here. With Jake Mintz, breaking down the 2023 baseball season from Opening Day all the way through Shohei Ohtani teaching everyone about deferred payments and California tax brackets.

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