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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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Yoshinobu Yamamoto has signed! And like most talented baseball players this month, he is heading to the LA Dodgers for a long long time. Jake and Jordan discuss how we got here, how Yamamoto fits into the roster, and what this means for Clayton Kershaw. Then, the guys break down what the pre-arbitration bonus pool is, share their thoughts on the new rules of the game, and track the smaller moves that need love too, in a busy busy week.  

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In episode 27 Victor Rojas rejoins Chuck and Geoff to discuss Shohei Ohtani's departure, the front office's mistakes in terms of not trading the unicorn ahead of the trade deadline and not adding legit names to both the coaching staff and front office, and what moves make the most sense next. The guys shift gears and then share their Christmas traditions to wrap up #27.

Shohei Ohtani has been officially introduced at Dodgers Stadium, and Jake and Jordan share their takeaways from the press conference and breakdown the details of his contract. They discuss the agreement to send Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, SF Giants signing Jung-Hoo Lee, and other trade moves. Then, the guys top it off with some Good, Bad, and Uggla.

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The LA Dodgers have acquired Shohei Ohtani with a whopping $700 million (yes, million) deal. Jake and Jordan process what this means and what is next for the Dodgers and Ohtani. Then, the guys break down what happened during Friday’s media circus about Ohtani and the Toronto Blue Jays, and other trade moves that occurred.

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The Yankees are close to landing outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. Jake and Jordan talk about what this move would do for the Yankees both offensively and defensively. Then, the guys talk about why Craig Kimbrel would be a useful addition for the Orioles should he land there, before answering more of your Winter Meetings-themed questions with special guest Andy McCullough from The Athletic.  

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Did Dave Roberts ruin the Dodgers chances of signing Shohei Ohtani by mentioning that they caught up with Shohei Ohtani during his presser today? Jake and Jordan discuss, and compare Ohtani’s unique free agency with the chaos that was Aaron Judge’s free agency last off-season. Then, the guys break down the trade that will see Alex Verdugo don the Yankees pinstripes, and talk about former KBO MVP Erick Fedde signing with the Chicago White Sox.  

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Shohei Ohtani is one of the most fascinating and prodigious talents in baseball history…and he is currently a free agent. Jake and Jordan break down everything we know about this enigmatic superstar both as a player, and as a person, and attempt to contextualize his cultural and emotional impact in both the United States and Japan. Then, the guys list every prospective landing spot for Ohtani and break down why he could possibly sign there, before reading through all the Ohtani-related e-mails that have inundated their inbox.

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As they dive into their mega Free Agent Pitchers Preview, Jake and Jordan ask whether Shohei Ohtani is still the best pitcher on the free agency market this off-season, despite not being able to pitch in 2024. The guys also discuss the implications of the owners unanimously voting to move the A’s to Las Vegas, break down a weird Braves/White Sox trade, and react to the latest MLB Awards.  

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Bryce Harper hit two huge home runs in the Phillies Game 3 win against the Braves last night, and stared down Orlando Arcia after each one. Jake and Jordan break down Harper’s incredible performance and follow up on the story that has thrust Jake Mintz into the national spotlight. Then, the guys recap the Astros and Diamondbacks series wins.  

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Jake and Jordan break down the absolute classic that was Game 2 of the Braves-Phillies series. They touch on Trea Turner’s whoopsie, Travis d’Arnaud’s blast, Austin Riley’s dinger, and a controversial quote from Orlando Arcia that has made our own Jake Mintz Public Enemy No. 1 in Atlanta. Then, Baltimore gets O-liminated as the Ranger’s offense goes crazy, and the Astros-Twins series rolls along.

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All-Star Brent Rooker joins Jake and Jordan to talk about all of the action from this weekend’s LDS match-ups. The guys break down the key moments of the first two games in the Rangers-Orioles series, explain why Justin Verlander is still one of the best pitchers in the game (and why Kyle Bradish is one of the most underrated), celebrate an incredible performance by the overlooked Arizona Diamondbacks lineup against a declining Clayton Kershaw, and debate about catcher's interference in the wake of the Phillies Game 1 win against the Braves. Finally, Brent declares his favorite breakfast spot of the season after tweeting out an extended list last week.

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The LDS match-ups have been set. Jake and Jordan break down each series, explain how each team can win their respective match-up, and attempt to answer some of the biggest questions relating to each series, such as “Could we see a slugfest in the Orioles vs Rangers series?” “Who throws Game 3 for the Astros against the Twins?” “Can the real Bryce Harper please stand up against the Braves?” and “How will the Diamondbacks be able to win the first two games against the Dodgers in Los Angeles?” Then, the guys touch on Mets slugger Pete Alonso hiring Scott Boras to represent him as he heads into free agency, and Billy Eppler stepping down as Mets GM.

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The Wild Card match-ups have been set. Jake and Jordan break down each series, explain how each team can win their respective match-up, and tackle some of the biggest questions and storylines for each team, such as “How good is Jesus Luzardo?" “Does the DBacks L4 actually matter?” and “Are the Rangers cooked?” Then, Carlos Santana and Evan Longoria headline a list of players that the guys would love to see win a ring.

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Jordan’s beloved Seattle Mariners were swept by the Rangers over the weekend, and then lost an additional game to the Astros, causing them to fall 1.5 games back of the AL Wild Card spot. Jake and Jordan break down exactly what’s going wrong for the Mariners. Then, the guys celebrate Phillies Pitcher Orion Kerkering’s debut performance, check in with the NL Postseason race, and recap Joey Votto Day in Cincinnati.

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The Rays and Orioles both clinched a postseason berth over the weekend, amidst their epic 2-2 series split. Jake and Jordan talk about the terrific pitching performance of friend of the show Grayson Rodriguez, and discuss how much harder the Orioles partied after clinching (See John Angelos drinking from the dong bong) than the Rays did. Then, the guys give their thoughts on the Dodgers winning yet another NL West title, touch on the Padres first W4 of the season, and bid farewell to the Angels who are now officially eliminated from playoff contention.  

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After manning the helm at the White Sox since 2002, the duo of VP Ken Williams and GM Rick Hahn has been fired from the organization. Jake and Jordan react to this surprising move. Then, Dodgers broadcaster Stephen Nelson chats about the incredibly efficient machine that is the Dodgers organization and previews the rest of the season for what is once again one of the best teams in baseball. Finally, Jake and Jordan continue to rub salt into the wounds of Yankees fans after they lost their ninth game in a row, discuss the return of Mike Trout to the Angels lineup, and pose a theoretical question about Shohei Ohtani.

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On Sunday evening, Jordan got married to his lovely wife Bailey. Today, he and Jake touch on the biggest storylines from what was an incredible night, including Jake’s speech and an incredible act of endurance by Producer Chris’ daughter Izzy. Then, the guys recap the weekends BBQ Bowl, marvel at the Dodgers W9, celebrate the Giants calling up one of the most interesting prospects in baseball Wade Meckler, and discuss the HUGE news that college superstar Livvy Dunne was spotted at a minor league baseball game.

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Only hours after the Astros acquired Justin Verlander from the Mets, their 29-year-old ace Framber Valdez pitched a no-hitter, signaling to the baseball world that the Astros are back! Jake and Jordan break down Valdez’s incredible performance, before taking a big picture look at each team’s moves over the past few days. Then, the Metspert himself Bobby Wagner returns for another edition of METSCON, and Jake and Jordan sit down with now-Mets prospect Drew Gilbert at the Futures Game suite in Seattle.  

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