Evaluating the early MLB season: Which teams are thriving and which are struggling, plus a look at Jack Leiter’s debut

As we approach the three-week mark of the 2024 MLB season, it’s time to provide some early season evaluations based on what we’ve observed so far. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman share their thoughts on all thirty Major League Baseball teams and discuss whether they feel better, worse, or the same about each club compared to their pre-season expectations.

While some teams like the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees have faced setbacks due to injuries to their aces, the hosts express optimism about certain teams such as the Los Angeles Angels and the Milwaukee Brewers. They delve into why they are feeling more positive about these teams and conversely, why they are less optimistic about the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox.

In the episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake & Jordan talk about the highly anticipated debut of Jack Leiter, the 2nd overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, and what Texas Rangers fans can anticipate from the young 23-year-old pitcher. The podcast covers various divisions in the league and provides insights into each team’s performance and key players to watch.

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