Which Postseason Team Holds the Key to Baseball’s Biggest Surprise, and How Do the Rangers Fit Into the Puzzle?

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Here we are, stepping into September, and the pulse of baseball beats louder than ever as eyes fixate on the 2025 Postseason. The playoff picture is sharpening, no doubt—but with the road still unfolding, plenty of pressing puzzles demand answers before the final curtain falls.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman dive headfirst into the thick of it, posing a critical question for every contender still breathing postseason air. Are the New York Yankees truly equipped to topple formidable foes? How will the Milwaukee Brewers strategize with Jacob Misiorowski on the mound? Can the Los Angeles Dodgers keep their pitching arsenal intact? And is there a spark left in the Chicago Cubs’ lineup to reignite their offense? Those are just a few burning issues under the microscope.

On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the dynamic duo also shine a light on the Texas Rangers, who are surging hard—just 1.5 games shy of clinching a Wild Card spot. They bring fresh intel on standout September call-ups from the Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, and Kansas City Royals—not to mention unpacking the Atlanta Braves’ latest intriguing roster move.

The show’s structured for deep dives and brisk breaks, breaking down the action at key timestamps from the Rangers’ playoff chase to probing questions for AL and NL teams, into prospect watch, and wrapping with the Braves’ maneuver. It’s a smorgasbord for those hungry to dissect the late-season drama that’ll define the chase for baseball glory this year.

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As the calendar turns to September, the entire baseball world’s sights are set on the 2025 Postseason and who will ultimately be crowned champion. While the playoff field is becoming more clear, there are still some notable questions that will need to be answered down the stretch.

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Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman ask one big question for every postseason team currently in the mix including whether the New York Yankees are capable of beating good teams, how the Milwaukee Brewers will deploy Jacob Misiorowski, if the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff can stay healthy and whether the Chicago Cubs’ offense can get its groove back.

Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan take a look at the Texas Rangers surging toward a postseason spot, now just 1.5 games out of a Wild Card berth. They also highlight some notable September call-ups from the Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners & Kansas City Royals and discuss the Atlanta Braves making an interesting acquisition.

1:56 – The Opener: Rangers make playoff push

11:42 – Around the League: One question for AL postseason teams

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34:39 – One question for NL postseason teams

1:06:15 – Jordan’s Prospect Hut: Notable September call-ups

1:12:17 – The Braves make a move

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