Yankees trade for Bellinger, MLB report injury epidemic, Arenado blocks Astros deal

Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees have struck again in their move for Juan Soto, this time acquiring former MVP Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs. While pitching has been the focus for the Bronx Bombers so far this offseason, acquiring the two-time All-Star slugger is the first step in trying to put together an offensive lineup that Cashman hopes will put the Yankees back in the fold in 2025 Classic will be brought back.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the deal that many thought was inevitable, why Yankee fans should temper their offensive expectations for Bellinger and why the Cubs were more than happy to forgo his salary after acquiring Kyle Tucker. The guys are also trying to figure out where the Yankees will play the Gold Glove winner given their needs in the outfield and first base and why New York needs to take more steps to avoid this offseason being declared a failure.

Also in this episode Baseball Bar B CastJake & Jordan discuss the report released by MLB on their findings regarding the elbow injury epidemic currently facing the game. They discuss the key takeaways from baseball insights and offer some possible solutions to fix the problem. The guys then talk about Nolan Arenado blocking a trade to the Houston Astros and the Baltimore Orioles signing Tomoyuki Sugano and make their picks The good, the bad and the Uggla.

(1:27) – The opener: Yankees trade for Bellinger

(9:32 p.m.) – MLB releases report on elbow injuries

(42:18) – Around the league: Arenado blocks a trade

(47:36) – Orioles sign NPB MVP

(54:02) – The Good, the Bad and the Uggla

(1:10:48) – Baseball in the Wild: Vietnam Update