2025 MLB Trade Deadline Reaction Show: Carlos Correa, Eugenio Suárez & Mason Miller dealt!
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On Thursday, every MLB team set out to finalize their rosters for a potential postseason push or to revitalize their organizations with pieces that might help in the future. As trades poured in before the 6 p.m. ET deadline, the Baseball Bar-B-Cast was there to react and respond to the flurry of moves.
Jack Mintz and Jordan Shusterman shared their thoughts on every move made before the deadline, including the shocking Houston Astros–Minnesota Twins deal that saw Carlos Correa returning to the team where he first broke into the league. They also discussed A.J. Preller wheelin' and dealin' again for the San Diego Padres, most notably acquiring flame-throwing closer Mason Miller from the Sacramento A's.
Also on this very special live show episode, the guys talk about the crosstown rivals — the New York Mets and New York Yankees — and their very active deadlines, the Seattle Mariners acquiring the big bat of Eugenio Suárez to power up their lineup and then give their takes on which teams won and lost the deadline. They close the show with their weekly picks for The Good, The Bad, and The Uggla.
(3:26) – The Opener: Carlos Correa returns to Houston
(14:25) – We Need To Talk About: A.J. Preller deals again
(43:35) – Around the League: Mets/Yankees bullpens, Suárez to Seattle
(1:07:16) – Nuclear Overreaction: Who won and lost the deadline?
(1:17:12) – Turbo Mode: Recapping all the trades
(1:32:38) – Sorry for Your Mentions
(1:36:51) – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla🖥️
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