Pedro Martinez Reveals Untold Stories Battling Bonds & Jeter, Plus Schwarber’s Shocking 50th Home Run!

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Tuesday night wasn’t just another evening on the diamond — Kyle Schwarber etched his name deeper into Philadelphia Phillies lore by smashing his 50th home run of the season. It’s a milestone few have crossed in Philly’s storied history, with only the legendary Ryan Howard, who still holds the single-season franchise record at 58, having reached similar heights. More than just individual glory, the Phillies have surged ahead, holding a solid nine-game lead over the New York Mets in the NL East. On the latest episode, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman dive into Schwarber’s electric performance and dissect what this potent Phillies squad looks like as they gear up for the postseason clash that lies ahead.

But that’s merely the tip of the iceberg. The episode also features a truly special guest — Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez. Pedro takes a stroll down memory lane with Jake and Jordan, sharing stories of his relentless drive, the challenge of facing icons like Derek Jeter and Barry Bonds, and the rich experience of the Dominican Winter League. He even weighs in on the current state of the Boston Red Sox, giving us insider perspective straight from one of the game’s all-time greats.

And just when you think you’ve heard it all, the conversation shifts to the latest buzz across Major League Baseball — Roki Sasaki’s strong minor league rehab outing and its playoff implications for the Dodgers, Boston’s rookie pitcher Connelly Early making waves, the Yankees’ stunning collapse, Aaron Judge’s unforgettable night, and a whole lot more.

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Kyle Schwarber added to his historic career on Tuesday night, placing himself among the Philadelphia Phillies greats when he launched his 50th home run of the season. He is only the second Philly to accomplish this feat. The other is Phillies legend Ryan Howard, who owns the franchise record of 58 home runs in a season. The Phillies also placed themselves nine games ahead of the New York Mets for the NL East crown. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Schwarber’s historic feat and what the Phillies look like heading into the postseason.

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Then, the interview everyone is here for, Pedro Martinez joins the show. The Hall of Famer talks with Jake and Jordan about his iconic career. He looks back at his career and reminisces on his mindset of being a dominant force in the league, what it was like to face legends like Derek Jeter and Barry Bonds, playing in the Dominican Winter League and more. He also shares his thoughts on the current Boston Red Sox.

Finally, the guys discuss news from around the league. They chat about Roki Sasaki’s impressive minor league rehab start and what that could mean for the Dodgers, Boston’s new pitcher Connelly Early, the Yankee’s epic meltdown, Aaron Judge’s historic night and more.

Come for the baseball talk, stay for the conversation about Pharts.

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(2:17) – Kyle Schwarber hits his way into the Phillies record books

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(22:56) – Pedro Martinez interview

(56:43) – Roki Sasaki’s dominant rehab start & the affect it will have on the Dodgers

(1:05:57) – Connelly Early’s Boston debut, Yankees meltdown & more

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