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The NLCS rematch between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off on Monday night at American Family Field, and unlike last year’s showdown, the Brew Crew made sure they would not be swept this time around. In what was an exciting pitching duel, the Brewers won Game 1 and immediately took a 1-0 series advantage.
On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap Monday night’s action, which saw Tarik Skubal and Jacob Misiorowski go head-to-head with offense at a premium. Despite The Miz not going deep in the game, it was the Brewers’ bullpen that shut down the defending back-to-back World Series champs and gave Milwaukee the edge. However, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto lurking for Game 2, will the Dodgers be able to tie the series before returning to Los Angeles?
Later in the show, Jake and Jordan recap Game 5 of the ALDS, which saw the Cleveland Guardians advance to the next round over the Chicago White Sox after what was an unexpectedly fun season from the Pope’s team. They then preview what should be an entertaining ALCS matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays, which is set to start on Monday night in St. Petersburg, with both teams eyeing a trip to the World Series.

1:30 - The Opener: Brewers take Game 1
15:18 - What to expect for Game 2
30:12 - ALDS Game 5 recap
38:51 - ALCS preview
51:49 - Where do the White Sox go from here?

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The NLCS is set to start this weekend, and it will be a familiar matchup, as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers are set for round two, with a trip to the World Series on the line. While the Dodgers swept the Brew Crew last year, Milwaukee is looking for a different outcome this season to potentially earn its first trip to the Fall Classic since 1982.
On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the rematch between the two division winners, discuss why the Brewers are better positioned this season to make this series a little more competitive and explain why the Dodgers could be in for a rude awakening this time around. They also wonder if Shohei Ohtani will be able to find his form this round and why Jacob Misiorowski will be more impactful this time around.
Later in the show, Jake and Jordan welcome future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols to talk about his aspirations of becoming a major league manager, how he knew Junior Caminero would be a star in the league early on and his time with Ohtani when he entered the league. The guys wrap up the show by previewing the big Game 5 between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians to see who will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS.

3:10 - The Opener: NLCS Rematch
34:27 - 3 Big Questions for the Series
37:08 - Albert Pujols Joins the Show
50:08 - Pujols on Working with Ohtani
1:04:12 - ALDS Game 5 Preview

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On Wednesday, the baseball postseason picture got a little clearer when three teams advanced to their respective League Championship Series. With the Tampa Bay Rays sweeping the New York Yankees, as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers taking care of business, there’s now one spot left in the final four.
On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the League Division Series action so far, including the Rays taking down their division rival Yankees in The Bronx. While Tampa Bay will await to see who they play for the pennant, the bigger question is where The Bronx Bombers go from here. After yet another disappointing finish and their World Series drought hitting 17 years now, do the Yankees need a major change to get them over the hump?
Later in the show, Jake and Jordan take a look at how the Dodgers were able to overcome a rough Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves and why their starting pitching, clearly the strength of this team, is what makes them the favorites to win the World Series. They then break down an exciting Game 4 between the Brewers and San Diego Padres that saw Garrett Mitchell make an impact at the plate and on the field, helping put the Brew Crew back in the NLCS for a date with the Dodgers. The guys close the show by catching us up on where things stand between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox as they play a big Game 4 in the Windy City to see if the ALDS will go the distance.

1:44 - The Opener: Rays advance to ALCS
15:58 - Where do the Yankees go from here?
26:07 - Dodgers advance to NLCS
48:24 - What’s next for the Braves?
53:23 - Brewers take down Padres
1:01:13 - Padres moving forward
1:03:04 - Where things stand with White Sox-Guardians

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The League Division Series have kicked off, and we've already seen some magical moments, dominant performances and teams already eyeing a spot in their respective league championships. With the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves splitting the two games at Dodger Stadium, the series will turn to Atlanta on Tuesday night. However, there is another National League team that is only one win away from the NLCS.
On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the action from the League Division Series so far, including the Braves and their impressive bullpen navigating a difficult Dodgers lineup and stealing Game 2. They also look at the unfortunate two games for the Milwaukee Brewers that saw controversy with a ball hitting the roof in Milwaukee, followed by Jackson Chourio walking off against Mason Miller in Game 2 that put them up 2-0 in the series.
Later in the show, Jake and Jordan give their thoughts on the Game 1 results in both ALDS games, including Drew Rasmussen completely shutting down the New York Yankees in Tampa Bay and Austin Wells' unfortunate decision on the basepaths. They close the show by highlighting the incredible home run from Chicago White Sox star Munetaka Murakami and how the White Sox also had a fantastic game against the Cleveland Guardians because of their bullpen.

1:18 - Dodgers-Braves tied at one game apiece
27:17 - Brewers take 2-0 series lead
53:18 - Rays take Game 1 from Yankees
1:02:11 - White Sox go up 1-0 on Guardians

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On Thursday night, the Atlanta Braves punched their ticket to a second-round matchup with the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, setting up the final eight teams of the postseason. With the League Division Series set to start on Saturday, it’s time to preview each of these highly intriguing matchups.
On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman start by recapping the do-or-die Wild Card Game 3 that saw the end of the Philadelphia Phillies’ season before previewing the key players in the Braves-Dodgers NLDS. They then take a look at the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays ALDS matchup and name some of the possible X-factors in the series.
Later in the show, Jake and Jordan continue their LDS preview with the first-ever postseason showdown between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians. They close out the show with the intriguing showdown between the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers, which features two teams that are still searching for their first-ever World Series title.

1:21 - The Opener: Wild Card Game 3 recap
14:03 - Dodgers vs. Braves
28:26 - Yankees vs. Rays
43:58 - White Sox vs. Guardians
53:10 - Padres vs. Brewers

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