Opening weekend takeaways: Torpedo bats take over Bronx and internet + Rōki Sasaki's concerning start
03/31/25 • 67 min
Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz recap all the action from Opening Weekend in MLB including the two diving into the "torpedo bats" that helped the Yankees mash homers over the weekend and spark debate across the baseball world. Jake explains the origins of the torpedo bats and how players on the Yankees embraced them heading into the season. He also explains why they're totally legal and not a cheat code. Jordan believes the bats represent hitters finally embracing new technology to combat pitchers who've been ahead of the curve in recent years.
After torpedo talk the two recap the rest of the series around baseball, including the Padres getting the first 'mop' of the year in their four game sweep of Atlanta. The two also discuss that despite the Dodgers dominance over the Tigers there should be real concern about Rōki Sasaki's starts so far.
(1:30) - The Opener: Torpedo bats take over bronx and internet
(3:50) - Torpedo bats 101: What are they? Who came up with them? Why now?
(23:20) - First MOP of the year: Padres sweep Atlanta in 4-game series
(28:00) - Dodgers dominate Tigers: But is Roki's second start a cause for concern?
(38:40) - Emergency Uggla: Willson Contreas eats his batting tape in a panic move
(49:00) - Turbo mode: Jake and Jordan recap the rest of the series on Opening Weekend
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Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz recap all the action from Opening Weekend in MLB including the two diving into the "torpedo bats" that helped the Yankees mash homers over the weekend and spark debate across the baseball world. Jake explains the origins of the torpedo bats and how players on the Yankees embraced them heading into the season. He also explains why they're totally legal and not a cheat code. Jordan believes the bats represent hitters finally embracing new technology to combat pitchers who've been ahead of the curve in recent years.
After torpedo talk the two recap the rest of the series around baseball, including the Padres getting the first 'mop' of the year in their four game sweep of Atlanta. The two also discuss that despite the Dodgers dominance over the Tigers there should be real concern about Rōki Sasaki's starts so far.
(1:30) - The Opener: Torpedo bats take over bronx and internet
(3:50) - Torpedo bats 101: What are they? Who came up with them? Why now?
(23:20) - First MOP of the year: Padres sweep Atlanta in 4-game series
(28:00) - Dodgers dominate Tigers: But is Roki's second start a cause for concern?
(38:40) - Emergency Uggla: Willson Contreas eats his batting tape in a panic move
(49:00) - Turbo mode: Jake and Jordan recap the rest of the series on Opening Weekend
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And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram:
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⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz
🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_
Previous Episode
Opening Day overreactions, Adley Rutschman's AL MVP candidacy and Tanner Bibee defends Chipotle!
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all 14 opening day matchups. Jake tells you why he’s already out on the Pirates and Jordan gives Framber Valdez some love.
Jake and Jordan then react to the Pirates, Reds & Angels embarrassing losses. Jake and Jordan also give their opening day overreactions including a case for Mackenzie Gore winning the Cy Young and Adley Rutschman winning MVP.
Later, Jake and Jordan give us their good, bad and Uggla. Jake cherishes Joe Buck’s return to baseball while Jordan react to Tanner Bibee’s hilarious social media defense of Chipotle.
(1:35) - Around the league: Recapping every opening day game
(41:20) - Sorry for your mentions: Reds, Angels & Pirates lose embarrassingly
(52:25) - Jake and Jordan’s nuclear overreactions
(59:50) - The Good, The Bad, The Uggla
(1:12:05) - Opening day starter draft update
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⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz
🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_
Next Episode
Crochet & Merrill get new deals, Profar hit with PED ban and Torpedo bat tech talk
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to Garrett Crochet’s new contract with the Red Sox and what it will mean for the team going forward. They also break down Jurickson Profar’s 80-game suspension for PED use and whether the Braves can weather a bad start to the season without him.
Jake and Jordan then react to your e-mail questions including what torpedo bats could mean for baseball tech going forward & who their players to watch are this season.
Later, Jake and Jordan react to Jackson Merrill’s shocking new 9-year deal with the San Diego Padres. They also go around the league & react to Jake Mangum’s debut, Colton Cowser’s injury & Lance Lynn’s retirment announcement.
(2:00) - Garrett Crochet signs new 6-year deal
(13:15) - Jurickson Profar suspended 80 games for PED use
(29:45) - Answering all your e-mail questions
(57:00) - Jackson Merrill agrees to 9-year deal
(1:00:45) - News around the league
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
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And check out Jake, Jordan & the show on X or Instagram:
🌤️ @CespedesBBQ: https://bsky.app/profile/cespedesbbq.bsky.social
🐦 @CespedesBBQ: https://x.com/CespedesBBQ
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⚾ @Jake_Mintz: https://x.com/Jake_Mintz
🧢 @J_Shusterman: https://x.com/j_shusterman_
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