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Imagine a bear that lives in frigid climate walking onto a baseball field and smacking the ball out of the park. This scenario isn’t just a funny thought; it mirrors the reality at Citi Field, where Pete Alonso, affectionately known as the Polar Bear, delivered two home runs against the Braves this past Tuesday. The notable aspect of his performance, especially his first home run in the third inning’s bottom half, involved Alonso surpassing Darryl Strawberry’s record of 252 home runs, making him the Mets’ all-time leader in that category. With his current count at 254, Alonso is set to keep building on this record for as long as he remains with the Mets. Jake and Jordan engage in a discussion about his future with the team and express their admiration for his remarkable achievement.
MLB has refreshed its compilation of the top 100 prospects, and Jordan is ready to dive into the details. He’s eager to share insights on the most impressive prospects of the season, highlighting players experiencing breakthrough years, those likely to be promoted to the major leagues before the season’s end, and teams boasting the most promising collection of future talent. Together, he and Jake offer an overview of what lies ahead for Major League Baseball.
The fierce competition unfolding in the western divisions of baseball is generating considerable buzz, reminiscent of a classic movie title. However, the focus isn’t on a film; it’s on the intense divisional battles in the West. With just 42 games remaining in the regular season, the Mariners and Astros find themselves neck and neck for the American League West lead, while the Dodgers and Padres are deadlocked atop the National League West standings. The hosts discuss their predictions for the final stretch and speculate on which teams will ultimately emerge victorious.
Moreover, Jake unveils late-breaking news, revealing that the Minnesota Twins have officially announced they will remain under current ownership. The hosts also delve into the Brewers’ impressive 11-game winning streak, including a local restaurant offering complimentary burgers if the streak reaches 12 games. Additionally, they address another controversy surrounding Shohei Ohtani.
Tune in for all of this and more, designed to provide a mid-week boost on Baseball Bar-B-Cast.
Pete Alonso breaks Mets career home run record Photo by Jonathan Pensiero/MLB Photos via Getty Images
(Photo by Jonathan Pensiero/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
(2:05) – Pete Alonso HR record
(26:14) – Jordan’s Prospect Hut
(50:58) – Western divisional races
(1:00:20) – Twins Breaking News
(1:07:48) – Ohtani Scandal
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