All Star Game Lineup, Juan Soto’s Injury, Gunnar Henderson’s Rise, and Paul Skenes taking on Shohei Ohtani

The 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star game is fast approaching, and fans are eagerly anticipating which players will be selected to represent the American and National League squads. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman work to compile the most entertaining and deserving teams for the mid-summer classic, which will be held in Arlington, Texas this July. While some players like Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Kyle Tucker seem like obvious choices, there are exciting position battles, such as in the AL shortstop category, that will make for an interesting voting process.

In this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the hosts discuss Juan Soto’s forearm tightness, reassuring New York Yankees fans that this injury may not be cause for alarm just yet. They also highlight Gunnar Henderson’s impressive rise despite his draft status and delve into the thrilling match-up between Paul Skenes and Shohei Otahni in Pittsburgh. Jake & Jordan then provide their picks for The Good, The Bad, and The Uggla of the week, along with previewing a few exciting weekend matchups, including the London series between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies.

The show explores the All-Star game voting process, dissecting the infield, outfield, and designated hitter positions. They discuss the latest injuries, player advancements, and notable baseball moments from the week, offering their unique insights and analysis. You can follow the hosts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman on Twitter and watch the full episode on YouTube. Check out the other podcasts in the Yahoo Sports podcast family for more sports content.