Kyle Tucker gets benched, Shane Bieber to return from UCL tear & Brian Anderson joins the show
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Kyle Tucker was in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 15, playing in an unforgettable MLB All-Star Game. Just over a month later, Tucker finds himself headed to the bench amidst a cacophony of boos. The All-Star has not been putting up All-Star type numbers. He has been hitting a dismal .160 average in August and has not hit a home run since July 19. Tucker hopes to hit a reset and figure a way out of his slump from the dugout as the Cubs, who currently lead the NL Wild Card race, look to make a push for the postseason. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the lead-up to this benching and how Tucker and the Cubs can figure out a way forward.
'I've never seen anything like this from a Brewers team' is a strong statement, especially coming from Milwaukee Brewers and Turner Sports broadcaster, Brian Anderson. Anderson joins the show and chats with Jake and Jordan about the magical season the Brewers are having thus far. What is it about this team that makes them different from everyone else? Anderson talks about what he is seeing out of Brewers' manager Pat Murphy and how he has seen him change over time. The three also discuss Brewers' associate manager Ricky Weeks and how vital he is to the team's success. Finally, they discuss Christian Yelich and the leadership role he now plays in the clubhouse.
Later on in the show, the guys fill you in on what is happening Around The League. In Toronto, Shane Bieber is preparing to return on Friday from his 2024 UCL tear, and subsequent Tommy John surgery. Plus, Seattle Mariner Victor Robles has been suspended 10 games from his bat-throwing incident. Jake and Jordan fill you in on their thoughts of these situations plus everything else around the league.
Get over that mid-week hump here on Baseball Bar-B-Cast.
(2:41) - Kyle Tucker gets benched
(18:23) - Brian Anderson talks Milwaukee Brewers
(56:01) - Kansas City Royals playoff push
(1:00:38) - Francisco Lindor's misreported injury
(1:04:49) - Shane Bieber returns & Victor Robles gets suspended🖥️
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