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Thursday night saw Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani rightfully crowned as MVPs of their respective leagues for the 2024 MLB season. The unanimous decision by the BBWAA solidified their historic and impressive performances.
In this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the MVP selections, the unique votes on the ballot, and touch on the Cy Young award. The duo is also joined by New York Yankees infielder Caleb Durbin to talk about his journey to the 40-man roster, his adjustments for more power at the plate, and his experiences in the recent postseason.
Other topics covered include the latest update on Roki Sasaki, as well as Jake and Jordan’s picks for The Good, The Bad, and The Uggla this week.
(2:01) – The Opener: Judge & Ohtani MVP Announcement
(7:07) – Reviewing the MVP Ballot
(22:19) – Quick Notes on the Cy Young Award
(25:43) – Caleb Durbin Joins the Show
(38:32) – Adjusting Caleb’s Swing for Power
(42:36) – Caleb’s Yankees Experience
(50:42) – Caleb’s Journey and First Meeting with Jake
(54:39) – Latest on Roki Sasaki
(1:02:05) – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla
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