Shocking Mets Sweep & Unforgettable Dave Parker Tribute: What Went Down This Weekend?

Baseball’s tapestry was forever altered recently, as news broke that Dave ‘The Cobra’ Parker—yes, that towering six-foot-five slugger—was finally getting his rightful place in the Hall of Fame, thirty-three years after he hung up his cleats. But, tragically, just shy of his induction ceremony, the sport said goodbye to one of its behemoths. This guy wasn’t just a player; he was a phenomenon: an MVP champ, a back-to-back batting king, a triple Gold Glove winner, two-time World Series victor, and a seven-time All-Star whose impact reverberated far beyond the diamond. With 2,712 hits and an impressive 40.1 career WAR, Parker’s legacy is pure gold, and Jake and Jordan pay tribute to his unforgettable journey.

Meanwhile, the Mets are going through a nightmare stretch, enduring the worst series defeat in franchise history, getting swept convincingly by the Pirates—without their ace Paul Skenes, no less. Still, they cling to the chase, trailing by just 1.5 games in the NL East. But with a players-only meeting and a stagnant offense, one wonders if the Brewers will be waiting with open arms this week. It’s not just the Mets feeling the sting—Jake and Jordan also break down the Cardinals’ sweep over the Guardians and the Marlins’ dominance against the Diamondbacks in their signature “How Sweep It Is” segment.

And it gets better… Ohtani showing he’s a dual-threat beast on mound and at bat, Tarik Skubal racking up 13 strikeouts, Orioles putting on a slugfest with 22 runs, and the Astros continuing their dominance with the best record since May 6th. Jake and Jordan fire up their ‘Turbo Mode’ for a lightning-fast ‘Around the League’ rundown to keep you on top of every big moment from the weekend.

Kick off your 4th of July week with the freshest perspective on baseball, right here at Baseball Bar-B-Cast. Stay tuned—the excitement continues with another episode dropping Thursday to preview the weekend clashes.

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33 years after his retirement, Dave ‘The Cobra’ Parker finally got the news that he would be inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame. Saturday, less than a month away from being able to attend his Hall of Fame induction, baseball lost its giant. The six-foot five-inch slugger left an indelible mark on the game. Parker won an MVP, back-to-back hitting titles, three Gold Gloves and two World Series. The 7-time All-Star finished with 2,712 hits and a 40.1 career WAR. Jake and Jordan remember the legend.

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The Mets’ struggles continue as they suffer their worst series loss in team history. Losing by a combined score of 30-4 over the three game series, the Mets get swept by the Pirates without Paul Skenes. New York remains only 1.5 games back in the NL East, but does a players only meeting and a consistent lack of offense spell trouble as they prepare to meet up with the Brewers this week? The guys dive into this matchup and look ahead for the Mets. However, this was not the only sweep of the weekend as Jake and Jordan discuss the other two sweeps as well. They break down the Cardinals’ sweep of the Guardians and the Marlins’ sweep of the Diamondbacks in the latest version of ‘How Sweep It Is.’

Plus, Ohtani dominates on the mound and at the plate, Tarik Skubal strikes out 13, the Orioles score 22 runs in a game and the Astros continue to have the best record in baseball since May 6th. Jake and Jordan get you ‘Around the League’ quickly with ‘Turbo Mode’ as they break down each series from the weekend.

Join us to start off your 4th of July week at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast.

Note: This is the first of two episodes this week. We will return on Thursday to take a look at the upcoming weekend.

(1:32) – Remembering Dave Parker

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(16:36) – Pirates sweep Mets

(24:34) – Cardinals sweep Guardians

(30:17) – Marlins sweep Diamondbacks

(36:31) – Around the League

(48:42) – Ohtani returns to the mound

(51:47) – Turbo Mode

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