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As the 2024 edition of the summer games comes to a close, Olympic fever is at an all-time high. However, one sport that is notably absent is baseball, and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast is here to advocate for its return to the Olympics in 2028, this time with professional players.
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss how Rob Manfred, players, and owners can work together to make this a reality, especially with the 2028 games set to take place in Los Angeles. Despite potential scheduling conflicts, the duo debates the advantages and disadvantages of having big-league players participate and why it would benefit the growth of the sport.
In this episode, the hosts also delve into the Speedway Classic ’25, featuring the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds playing at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee next August. They also touch on the Chicago White Sox firing Pedro Grifol and share a humorous fan email involving his bachelor party and catching Nolan Gorman’s first pro home run. Jake and Jordan wrap up by making their picks for this week’s The Good, The Bad, and The Uggla.
(3:04) – Professional baseball players at the 2028 Olympics?
(36:36) – Pedro Grifol’s firing
(44:44) – Baseball meets the speedway
(50:13) – Baseball bachelor party email
(54:44) – The Good
(59:33) – The Bad
(1:04:06) – The Uggla
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