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Jake Mintz is a baseball writer for Yahoo Sports and one half of @CespedesBBQ. He spends the majority of his free time coaching Little League or riding his bike around New York City. A mediocre college pitcher who then tore his UCL in a men’s league, Jake much prefers watching baseball nowadays. He cannot dunk and never will. Follow him on Twitter/X @Jake_Mintz.
Yahoo SportsOrioles star Jackson Holliday arrives at his long-awaited MLB debut with characteristic poise and perspective
“I can't ask for more, except for maybe, like, four hits," the 20-year-old said after going 0-for-4 in Baltimore's 7-5 win.
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How will Jackson Holliday perform in the big leagues with the Baltimore Orioles? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman and MLB analyst Jake Mintz discuss Jackson Holliday’s minor league success and how he will transition to the big leagues. Hear the full conversation on the “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
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Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón looked new and improved — and finally comfortable — in his first home start of 2024
With a few new tricks in his arsenal, Rodón delivered with 6 scoreless innings against the Marlins.
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Yankees ace Gerrit Cole asks for cooperation to address pitcher injuries, even as he admits there's no easy solution
“If there's one thing everybody should be able to get on the same side about, it's really the best players being out there as much as possible," he told reporters Monday.
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Is the pitch clock causing more injuries? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss sparring between the MLBPA and Major League Baseball over the shorter pitch clock and if it makes pitchers more injury-prone. Hear the full conversation on the “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
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Are Anthony Volpe and the Yankees for real? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman look at some of the early returns from The Bronx as the Yankees start the season winning 8-of-10 games. Hear the full conversation on the “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
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Pitcher injury pandemic, Skip to split with Marlins & weekend in baseball recap
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss pandemic of pitchers getting injured following the news of Spencer Strider and Shane Bieber, as well as recapping the weekend in baseball and the Marlins set to split with Skip Schumaker in 2025.
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The A’s are going to Sacramento, a Marlins fire sale & the good, the bad and the Uggla
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the A’s moving to Sacramento, the Marlins possibly becoming sellers very soon and give their good, bad and Uggla’s from this week in baseball.
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Juan Soto making an impact, Rhys Hoskins-Mets rivalry, first weekend recap
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman recap the first weekend of action in the 2024 season including Juan Soto making an impact on the Yankees, Rhys Hoskins and the Mets getting into it and Michael Harris beefing with Phillies fans.
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How Juan Soto's 'perfect' start boosted the Yankees | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the new Yankees outfielder’s red-hot start and what it could mean for the Bronx Bombers this season. Hear the full conversation on the “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
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Braves’ Opening Day romp vs. Phillies offers a callback to recent Octobers and a reminder of Atlanta's might
For five innings, Opening Day in Philly felt like the 2023 NLDS. Then the Braves shut down the party at Citizens Bank Park.
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A's begin potential last season in Oakland with empty seats & scoreboard | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the dismal season opener in Oakland - highlighted more by the protest outside than the stadium than the action inside of it. Hear the full conversation on “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
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Yankees open season with confidence-building comeback | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to New York's season-opening win over Houston in which the team erased a 4-0 deficit. Hear the full conversation on “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
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The return of baseball, Opening Day recaps, starter draft update
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman celebrate the return of baseball by giving recaps to all the exciting Opening Day games in the league and some things you might've missed.
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MLB Opening Day 2024: Opening Day in Baltimore marks a momentous celebration of a new day
Between the 11-3 Orioles victory and the message of new owner David Rubenstein, it was all "positivity and optimism" for the O's and their fans.
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2024 MLB Award predictions: Who are the clear winners? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz dish out their 2024 MLB award predictions for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year. Hear the full conversation on the “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
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The top 50 people who will impact the 2024 MLB season: Nos. 25-1
From the Las Vegas mayor to a certain designated hitter, these are the individuals who will determine how the 2024 season plays out.
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Why Jordan Montgomery's deal is a win for the D-Backs & a loss for Scott Boras | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz break down the key takeaways of Jordan Montgomery’s 1-year, $25 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hear the full conversation on the “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
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Opening Day starter draft, Montgomery to D-backs, 2024 award predictions
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman celebrate the start of baseball season with an Opening Day starter draft, as well as give their picks for the 2024 major awards and reaction to Jordan Montgomery signing with the D-backs.
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The top 50 people who will impact the 2024 MLB season: Nos. 50-26
Ahead of Opening Day, here's our ranking of the characters who will help determine how the 2024 season plays out.
