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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bar-B-Cast preview: 'There's a strong argument the Yankees are better than the Dodgers'
(This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) From high-octane lineups to crafty pitching, this Yankees-Dodgers battle is baseball's main event of this weekend. As Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz of the "Baseball Bar-B-Cast" podcast put it: 'I don't think we have to explain why Dodgers-Yankees is compelling … There is some stuff here, people.' Advertisement Here is some of the stuff: Both teams are riding high entering this matchup As pointed out in the latest podcast episode of "Baseball Bar-B-Cast," there's a different energy compared to their last showdown. This isn't just a rehashing of last year's World Series vibe. Both the Yankees (35-20) and Dodgers (34-22) are entering the weekend as true contenders, but, if anything, the Yankees look stronger this time around. Mintz summed it up like this: 'Last year it was pretty clear pretty quickly that the Yankees were playing worse baseball than the Dodgers. That's not the case right now. There's a strong argument the Yankees are better than the Dodgers.' The Yankees' run differential is nearly double that of the Dodgers (+113 to +65), and their recent form has been more consistent across the board. Advertisement Shusterman's take: "The Yankees are playing much better, basically, across the board, they've been way more consistent. The run differential speaks for itself. They have a lot more of their team clicking.' Pitching matchups to watch The arms on display promise some compelling duels: Friday — Max Fried vs. Tony Gonsolin Saturday — Will Warren vs. Landon Knack Sunday — Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Ryan Yarbrough Mintz points out the intrigue around pitchers: 'Will Warren I'm interested in. He was not a character during the World Series last year. Neither was Max Fried. I'll take Max Fried against Shohei Ohtani. Thank you very much.' Advertisement It's also a series full of new faces — like the Yankees' Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt. Broadcast bingo: Get ready for the highlights As Shusterman jokes, expect the networks to lean heavily into World Series nostalgia. Will we see countless replays of Freddie Freeman's grand slam in the World Series opener? Probably. The over-under, according to the "Bar-B-Cast" is set at 12.5. But don't let that distract from the fact that this series is packed with new storylines and fresh drama. Freddie Freeman unlocked legendary status after hitting a walkoff grand slam in the World Series opener last year against the Yankees. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Rob Tringali via Getty Images) Odds observations from Yahoo Sports AM newsletter Title favorites: The defending champion Dodgers have the best odds to win the World Series (+240 at BetMGM), and the Yankees aren't too far behind (+550). Advertisement The Tigers (+900), Mets (+900), Phillies (+950), Cubs (+1500) and Mariners (+1800) are the only other teams with better than 20-1 odds. MVP favorites: Reigning MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are mashing. If the season ended today, they would both be virtual locks to win the awards again, which would be three in four years for Judge and four in five years for Ohtani. Judge leads the AL in every part of the triple-slash (.391/.488/.739), runs (51), hits (81), total bases (153) and WAR (4.2). He's also second in HRs (18), RBI (47) and walks (38). Ohtani leads the NL in HRs (20), runs (59), slugging (.648) and total bases (140), is second in WAR (2.8) and OPS (1.042) and is top 10 in BA (.292) and steals (11). Looking ahead: There's still a lot of baseball left, but if the Yankees and Dodgers each make it back to the Fall Classic it will be just the 10th World Series rematch ever, and the first since these same two teams did it nearly 50 years ago (1977-78). For more of the latest baseball news and debates, tune in to "Baseball-Bar-B-Cast" on Apple, Spotify or YouTube.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tarik Skubal's career day, Shohei Ohtani back on the mound & a weekend recap
The Detroit Tigers' ace continued to mesmerize the league, and a raucous Detroit crowd, over weekend with a career day. The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal, threw his first career complete game shutout on Sunday. Jake and Jordan dive into the impressive 13 strikeout performance that saw the final pitch of the game reach 102.6 mph. Also, Ohtani stepped onto the mound in New York with a crowd of both teams, the media and others looking on. In a big step towards his return to pitching, Shohei Ohtani took his first live bullpen since 2023. Jake witnessed it live and talks about where the Dodgers' superstar goes from here. Plus, the guys give you a recap of every series from the weekend. Join us on this Memorial Day at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. (2:37) - Tarik Skubal (21:01) - Cardinals sweep Diamondbacks (33:18) - Rays sweep Blue Jays (36:37) - Mets/Dodgers (40:52) - Shohei Ohtani pitching (57:01) - Yankees/Rockies (1:00:19) - Astros/Mariners (1:02:02) - Orioles/Red Sox (1:04:35) - Padres/Braves (1:06:04) - Turbo Mode🖥️
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Neshaminy's Bonner closes out baseball victory over Bensalem
Will Shohei Ohtani have another 50-50 season? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jake Mintz and senior MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman highlight Shohei Ohtani's season so far and debate whether or not he can reach 50-50 for the second season in a row. Hear the full conversation on the 'Baseball Bar-B-Cast' podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. 2:11 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Adames' second homer of 2025 season gets Giants on board vs. Padres
Is there reason to worry about the San Diego Padres offense? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jake Mintz and senior MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman talk about their concerns for the San Diego Padres offense and question whether they can be World Series contenders. Hear the full conversation on the 'Baseball Bar-B-Cast' podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. 2:19 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ramos explains mindset on solo homer in Giants' loss to Padres
Is there reason to worry about the San Diego Padres offense? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jake Mintz and senior MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman talk about their concerns for the San Diego Padres offense and question whether they can be World Series contenders. Hear the full conversation on the 'Baseball Bar-B-Cast' podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. 2:19 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
