Who should be in the 2025 Home Run Derby lineup + A's rookie Jacob Wilson interview
With less than three weeks to go until the 2025 MLB All-Star Game festivities take place in Atlanta, it's time to start thinking about who might try to steal the show during the Home Run Derby. With Ronald Acuña Jr. and now Cal Raleigh confirmed to take part in the long ball contest, that leaves six spots open—and we have some ideas.
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Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss their dream lineups for the derby and which players could make for the most exciting matchups. While Acuña Jr. seems to be the sentimental favorite to win, the addition of Elly De La Cruz and Mike Trout could make things even more interesting.
Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan are joined by Athletics rookie sensation Jacob Wilson to talk about his excitement for the All-Star Game, adjusting to life in the majors and why he takes pride in striking out so rarely. The guys then recap news from around the league before making their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.
(1:58) - The Opener: 2025 Home Run Derby discussion
(5:47) - Jake & Jordan make their picks
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(26:03) - Jacob Wilson joins the show
(40:17) - Around the League: Franco sentenced
(44:38) - Bobby Witt Jr. joins Team USA
(47:31) - Twins extend Baldelli
(52:39) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla
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