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The 2024 edition of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game is just over a month away, which means it’s time for fans to start submitting their picks of who they want to see representing the American and National League teams.
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are doing their best to assemble the most fun and deserving teams for the mid-summer classic, taking place in Arlington, Texas, this July. While there are some obvious picks like Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and Justin Tucker in the AL outfield, other position battles, like the AL shortstop crop, will create some fun races to watch as the votes come in. .
Also in this episode of Baseball-B-Cast Rodthe guys talk about Juan Soto’s forearm tightness and why New York Yankees fans shouldn’t worry too much about the injury just yet, Gunnar Henderson’s rise despite his draft status, and the epic showdown between Paul Skenes and Shohei Otahni previously. week in Pittsburgh.
Jake and Jordan then give their picks for this week. The good, the bad and the uggla and highlight a pair of weekend matchups, including the London series between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies.
(2:30) – All Star Game Voting Process
(8:17) – Infield
(28:30) – Gardens
(34:36) – Designated hitter
(41:22) – Juan Soto forearm injury
(45:21) – The Rise of Gunnar Henderson
(53:21) – Paul Skenes vs. Shohei Ohtani
(54:58) – The good one
(59:15) – The bad guy
(1:02:13) – The Ugglas
(1:07:04) – Weekend Preview
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