Episode 2: Judge Captain's America & a Salary Cap in MLB? | Pinstripe Plunge Report

Aaron Judge has officially been named Team USA Captain for the 2026 World Baseball Classic but MLB might be heading toward a storm.In this episode, Jeremy & Dave break down Judge’s leadership legacy, spotlight Jasson Dominguez’s resurgence, and dive deep into the Yankees’ third base situation. From nearly signing Willy Adames to potential upgrades, the Bronx is buzzing.Meanwhile, in the AL East… the Baltimore Orioles are spiraling. With pitching problems, missed extensions, and a shaky roster, are the Birds wasting their window?And then there’s the elephant in the room, MLB’s “private” talks of a salary cap and floor. Will it lead to another lockout? Could we see a divide between owners and players before the 2026 CBA deadline?⸻Topics Covered: • Judge Named WBC Captain: What It Means • Jasson Dominguez Answers the Critics • Bronx Beatdown: 3B Trade Targets • Roll Call: Injury Updates + 3 Up/3 Down • AL East Spotlight: Orioles’ Window Closing • Around the Horn: Salary Cap & Lockout Concerns • MLB Mailbag: Fan Q&A + Bold Predictions⸻Join the conversation LIVE. Drop your questions in the chat or comments!Like, Share & Subscribe for more baseball banter every week! #Yankees #AaronJudge #MLB #PinstripePlunge #BaseballBanter #WBC2026 #SalaryCap #MLBLockoutCheck out our Linktree for all of our sponsor links, audio platform, and much more: https://linktr.ee/baseballbanterbroadcast⚾🔥 Baseball Banter Broadcast & Sendy Shades – The Ultimate Game-Day Look! 🔥🕶️Baseball fans, it’s time to elevate your style both on and off the field! Baseball Banter Broadcast has teamed up with Sendy Shades to bring you the sleekest, most durable sunglasses built for game days, tailgates, and everyday adventures.And the best part? We’re hooking you up with 10% OFF your order!🕶️ Use Promo Code: BASEBALLBANTERBROADCAST at checkout and save big on your next pair of shades!🔗 Shop Now: https://www.sendyshades.com/discount/BASEBALLBANTERBROADCAST#SendyShades #GameDayStyle #StayShady #BaseballFashionBe Sure to Check Out Our Partner Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/d0g3nv⚾🔥 Baseball Banter Broadcast & Sendy Shades – The Ultimate Game-Day Look! 🔥🕶️Baseball fans, it’s time to elevate your style both on and off the field! Baseball Banter Broadcast has teamed up with Sendy Shades to bring you the sleekest, most durable sunglasses built for game days, tailgates, and everyday adventures.And the best part? We’re hooking you up with 10% OFF your order!🕶️ Use Promo Code: BASEBALLBANTERBROADCAST at checkout and save big on your next pair of shades!🔗 Shop Now: https://www.sendyshades.com/discount/BASEBALLBANTERBROADCAST#SendyShades #GameDayStyle #StayShady #BaseballFashionBe Sure to Check Out Our Partner Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/d0g3nv