Baseball is Dead (MLB Podcast)

Episode 468: On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the guys start off by remembering those affected by the terrorist attack and the healing role baseball played in getting the country back on its feet.

Before Dallas departs, he begins the horn blowin’ that JayHay, Jared, and Tyler continue throughout the episode. Whenever Jeff Passan dips his quill, it is a must-read. Today was no different, as he pens some early thoughts on free agency that everyone reacts to, including the astronomical numbers ace Tarik Skubal may be in line to receive.

The gang continues their conversation on free agency by trying to determine who the second-best free agent in the class is and tackling one of the most difficult questions of the offseason: should Bo Bichette opt out?

00:00:00 - Remembering 9/11

00:17:23 - Dallas Blows Some Horn

00:21:11 - How Much Could Tarik Skubal Get This Winter?

00:29:32 - Who Is the Best FA After Skubal?

00:38:09 - Opt In or Opt Out? Bo Bichette

00:47:08 - Blowin’ This Guy’s Horn

01:01:17 - Shohei Ohtani IL-Bound

01:07:58 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:13:24 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 467: The First Days of Fall Are Here.

A cool crispness is in the air, which means fall is fast approaching. Jared and Tyler open the show talking about Section 10 Night, and Dallas interrogates the duo about their poor first pitches. The conversation turns to a potpourri of baseball topics, including the Cubs’ poor pitching, Elly De La Cruz’s missile of a throw, and a check-in on Tarik Skubal’s Dodgers numbers.

Aaron Judge made his return to the lineup and was not pleased with Aaron Boone’s decision to pull him. Meanwhile, the Athletics franchise is hit with another one-two combo of bad news for their future.

Stay tuned for All-Star closer Josh Hader joining the program to chat about his season, and for JayHay and Dallas to hear the story about Tyler and Bullet.

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00:00:00 – Fall Is Here

00:08:36 – Section 10 Night & First Pitch Reactions

00:31:21 – A Conversation About the Cubs’ Pitching

00:38:23 – Checking In on Tarik Skubal & the Dodgers Staff | Elly Being Elly

00:57:51 – Aaron Judge Returns

01:09:02 – Tyler Killed Bullet

01:12:12 – Another Big Blow for the A’s

01:19:08 – Josh Hader Interview

01:40:37 – Award-Winning Nugs

01:56:56 – Final Thoughts

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Episode 466: Welcome to another week of Major League Baseball. The guys get off to a hot start with Jared talking about Labor Day (shoutout to all the women), quarter-zone shots, and Julio César Chávez.

They then recap the weekend series and talk through every team across the league. In those discussions they cover the disaster-class umpire Doug Eddings put on in Colorado, including his abuse of power and the subsequent lying meant to cover it up.

More Los Angeles Dodgers off-field news continues to trickle out, and JayHay asks the guys where their rage meter currently sits. The crew wraps with Corbin Burnes making his return to the mound this week and a hot, fresh batch of award-winning nugs.

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00:00:00 – Labor Day, Quarter-Zones & “Julio” César Chávez

00:11:39 – Sign Up for the BID Patreon!

00:16:55 – Dallas vs. Jared II?

00:24:35 – Weekend Series Recap | Jingle Coming Soon…

00:25:53 – White Sox vs. Twins

00:28:45 – Braves vs. Phillies

00:33:36 – Red Sox vs. Orioles

00:36:34 – Brewers vs. Reds

00:38:24 – Padres vs. Yankees

00:42:49 – Angels vs. Pirates

00:45:05 – Dodgers vs. Nationals

00:48:57 – Cubs vs. Marlins

00:52:16 – Mets vs. Giants

00:59:28 – Rangers vs. Rays

01:02:14 – Blue Jays vs. Royals

01:04:22 – Guardians vs. Tigers

01:10:08 – Diamondbacks vs. Astros

01:11:24 – A’s vs. Mariners

01:14:42 – Cardinals vs. Rockies | Doug Eddings’ Disaster

01:30:40 – Dodgers Off-Field Updates

01:47:48 – Corbin Burnes Returns

01:51:25 – Award-Winning Nugs

01:56:26 – Final Thoughts

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Episode 465: Head into the weekend with the best segment in all of podcasting: Baseball Is Dead Feud.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Pablo Torre is beginning a new investigation into the Los Angeles Dodgers and their owner, Mark Walter, who has found himself in the midst of a federal financial investigation.

Dallas, Jared, Tyler, and JayHay talk about Torre’s first batch of findings on the Dodgers and discuss the possibility of Shohei Ohtani exercising the opt-out clause in his contract if Mark Walter does indeed sell the Dodgers.

An old friend joins BID for his first taste of Feud action. Co-host of the Section 10 Podcast Steve Perrault takes center stage, and the guys go nuts for a new way of selecting teams.

Head into the weekend with a batch of award-winning nugs from JayHay, and don’t forget to subscribe to the BID Patreon for our drafts, blogs, and more!

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00:00:00 – New Draft Episode Available Now on Patreon!

00:17:22 – Pablo Torre Dives Into the Dodgers | Will They Be Sold? | Could Ohtani Leave?

00:54:00 – Family Feud with Steve Perrault

01:18:50 – Blowin’ This Guy’s Horn

01:33:47 – Award-Winning Nugs

01:38:15 – Final Thoughts

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Episode 464: The Angels shock the baseball world after Arte Moreno sells the sells the Angels to Stan Kroenke. What does this mean for the future of the franchise?

We're gearing up for some buzzer-beater finishes in the standings as the Cubs and Brewers duke it out in Wrigley. Ketel Marte returns to the Diamondbacks and we share our thoughts on that.

0:00 Arte Sells The Angels

08:55 Patreon Drafts

17:15 Future of the Angels Franchise

49:56 Next Manager To Be Fired via Kalshi

55:00 Ketel Marte Returns To DBacks

01:14:44 Division Races

01:16:18 Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs

01:24:10 Skinny Tyler

01:29:10 Ethan Salas Call Up

01:30:03 Shohei Ohtani Angels Story

01:35:50 Award Winning Nugs

01:40:18 BID Patreon

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Episode 463: We are officially in the final stretch of the regular season. Only 26 games left for some squads (but who’s counting), and the postseason will be here before we know it.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the BID YouTube for postseason baseball streams all October. In today’s episode, the guys recap every series from this weekend, including the magic Max Scherzer conjured in a throwback start that is setting up a dynamite strikeout race with Justin Verlander.

A few pieces of breaking news drop during the show before the crew gives their NL MVP to Pete Crow-Armstrong. His month of August has separated him from Shohei Ohtani in the conversation and put PCA in a race many did not think was possible heading into the season.

Lastly, before the award-winning nugs: Ketel Marte is officially returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jared asks Dallas what the locker room dynamics are like after a player seemingly abandons the team, and what the Diamondbacks could do with Marte this offseason.

00:00:00 – 26 Games and Two Off Days Left

00:03:47 – The BID Book Club

00:05:29 – Postseason Streams Coming Soon…

00:08:18 – Tyler Is Injured

00:17:51 – Weekend Series Recap | Red Sox vs. Yankees

00:26:47 – Dodgers vs. Tigers

00:28:50 – Brewers vs. Rangers

00:31:34 – Phillies vs. Angels

00:33:16 – White Sox vs. Twins

00:34:37 – Cardinals vs. Pirates

00:36:59 – Astros vs. Mets

00:41:10 – Guardians vs. Royals

00:43:55 – Nationals vs. Marlins

00:45:34 – Orioles vs. A’s

00:52:00 – The Magic of Max

01:11:14 – When Kalshi Users Think the 2027 Baseball Season Begins

01:13:01 – PCA’s Stranglehold on the MVP

01:25:06 – Breaking News: Luis Robert to the Orioles

01:32:33 – Ketel Marte Returns

01:50:59 – Is Marte the Future Jazz Chisholm Replacement in New York? | Baseball Etiquette

01:01:24 – Breaking News Two: White Sox Trade for Tommy Pham

02:04:01 – Award-Winning Nugs

02:08:40 – Sign Up for the BID Patreon for Our Draft Episodes! | Final Thoughts

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Episode 462: A loaded weekend of baseball is on the horizon. Jay Hay and Tyler are here to guide you through the chaos.

Chris Sale is having a full-blown career renaissance in Atlanta, capped by a complete-game shutout of the two-time defending World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Tyler and Jay Hay give Sale all the love a first-ballot Hall of Famer deserves.

The guys also touch on the stories heading into the weekend, including the Reds waiving players in a bid to pinch pennies, Walker Jenkins getting called up to the Show, and Tarik Skubal facing his old team a month after the trade deadline.

00:00:00 – Chris Sale’s Renaissance

00:28:11 – Deep Dive on Sale’s Start vs. LA

00:34:03 – Chris Sale Nuggets

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00:49:36 – MLB Owners Suggest New Free Agency Signing Period

00:58:41 – Eugenio Suarez and Other Reds Placed on Waivers

01:04:20 – Walker Jenkins Promoted to the Show

01:08:27 – Red Sox vs. Yankees This Weekend

01:09:36 – Tarik Skubal vs. the Tigers

01:12:52 – Award-Winning Nugs & Reminders

01:16:51 – Final Thoughts

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Episode 461: Baseball is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. More news continues to trickle out about the efforts Dodgers owner Mark Walter is making to seemingly avoid selling his franchise.

Jeff Passan’s explanation of the situation out west gives the guys a better understanding of what’s going on, and they react to what could come in the CBA negotiations this winter.

Paul Skenes climbed back on the mound and looked like his old self for the first time in what feels like ages. His shutout performance against the Padres gets dissected by the lads, as does Mason Miller’s first home run allowed in over a year.

Sit back and enjoy the fountain of knowledge that is this week’s BID Feud guest, Tim Kurkjian. Tim joins the guys for another exciting edition of the feud with some of the most difficult questions ever given to the panel.

00:00:00 - Jeff Passan Explains the Dodgers Scandal | The Fallout for the Future CBA
00:33:30 - Mason Miller Gives Up His First HR in Over a Year
00:37:43 - We Saw the Old Paul Skenes Again
00:54:08 - Family Feud with Tim Kurkjian
01:29:24 - Fast Food Draft Coming Soon on the BID Patreon
01:34:49 - Award-Winning Nugs
01:40:52 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 460: Welcome back from a weekend of baseball! Jared, Tyler, Dallas, and Jay Hay talk about every single weekend series that happened, catching you up on the latest you need to know around the league.

After talking about Dallas’s commute to work and concerts, the guys get into the mess the Houston Astros are becoming. Owner Jim Crane has fired GM Dana Brown, and Manager Joe Espada is not expected to return next season. Are these sweeping changes actually going to be substantive, or are they just hiding who the true puppet masters are in H-Town?

We turn from manager firings to the news that former All-Star slugger Giancarlo Stanton is done for the season, with more injuries plaguing the aging superstar. The crew speculates whether this is indeed the end of Stanton’s MLB career, as well as talking about Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound soon.

00:00:00 - Who Greets Dallas at the Gates of Fire

00:04:26 - Concerts & Scooters

00:12:01 - The Drive-Thru Coming Soon?

00:15:38 - Weekend Series Recaps | Phillies vs. Cardinals

00:20:59 - Dodgers vs. Pirates

00:24:04 - Red Sox vs. Giants

00:26:43 - Yankees vs. Blue Jays

00:27:39 - Brewers vs. Braves

00:29:09 - Rangers vs. Angels

00:30:47 - Padres vs. Twins

00:32:44 - Cubs vs. Mariners

00:34:40 - Royals vs. Tigers

00:38:46 - Rays vs. Orioles

00:41:18 - Marlins vs. Nationals

00:42:37 - Guardians vs. Rockies

00:44:28 - Diamondbacks vs. Reds

00:47:59 - Astros vs. A’s

00:55:47 - Astros Starting to Clean House

01:06:39 - Managers on the Chopping Block According to Kalshi Users

01:12:02 - Giancarlo Stanton Out for the Season

01:22:28 - Shohei Ohtani Returning to Pitch Soon

01:25:48 - All-Time Draft Poll Happening Right Now | JTN Tuesday!

01:32:52 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:37:14 - Final Thoughts | Book Club This Week!

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Episode 459: The biggest story of Thursday night across the baseball world didn’t come from Major League Baseball—it came from a charity game in Massachusetts.

Jared notched another hit in the Oldtime Baseball Game, and the video has caught fire. Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler react to the clip, his unique running style, and even commend his bravery. The conversation then shifts to a potentially sport-shattering development out of Los Angeles.

Dodgers majority owner Mark Walter finds himself in the crosshairs of serious financial investigations. His reported urgency to raise capital quickly has raised more questions than answers. The guys offer a surface-level breakdown before diving deeper into the possible ramifications for the upcoming CBA.

Building off the Dodgers’ high-dollar issues, Dallas notes that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is on the verge of posting one of the most jarring, jaw-dropping stats in baseball. The crew examines his power outage—both in Toronto and overall—and what it could mean for his $500 million mega-contract.

The show closes with the weekly classic “Blowin’ This Guy’s Horn” and final thoughts heading into a dynamite weekend of baseball.

00:00:00 – Jared Gets a Hit

00:42:22 – The Jingles Draft Out Now!

00:46:43 – The Dodgers, Fraud, and What Does It All Mean?

01:05:56 – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Still Homerless at Home

01:21:34 – An Apology to Mr. Bieber

01:23:23 – NL Rookie of the Year According to Kalshi Users & Naming the ROY Awards

01:29:42 – Blowin’ This Guy’s Horn

01:40:54 – Final Thoughts

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Episode 458: Stories are brewing all across the major leagues.

The Ketel Marte no-show situation is drawing eyes from across the league. Jared, Jay Hay, Dallas, and Tyler chat about the awkward situation for the Diamondbacks, give their thoughts on the “knee injury,” and project what this could mean for Marte going forward.

They also dive deep into Pete Crow-Armstrong’s absolute heater that he has found himself on and the “stranglehold” he has on the MVP race versus Shohei Ohtani. The Mariners’ embarrassing 22-0 loss left Dallas, Tyler, and Jay Hay questioning how the Mariners fell so far off from last year’s success and who will be on the chopping block as a result of this disappointing season.

Don’t forget to stick around for BID Feud with special guest Eric Hubbs! The Barstool Yankees blogger joins the program to reunite with his old friend Jared as they face off in what was one of the most dramatic and closely contested Feud matches we’ve had all year.

00:00:00 - The Ketel Marte Situation

00:17:38 - Don’t Worry, Dodgers Ownership Talk Coming Soon…

00:18:49 - PCA’s MVP Run

00:28:29 - Mariners Lose 22-0

00:37:50 - Award-Winning Nugs & Finals Thoughts

00:44:44 - BID Feud

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Episode 457: Monday is here, and with it come the weekend series recaps from Jared, Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler.

The show kicks off with talk of the BID Instagram garnering a variety of reactions from several former major league pitchers. Don’t forget to subscribe to the BID Patreon for our draft episodes! The Jingles Draft is coming up this Thursday!

Jared kicks off the weekend series recaps with what is considered one of the best rivalries in baseball, but the Rocket thinks otherwise. Dallas hopes to never see Jake Burger in Sacramento again before waxing poetic on the scandals across Little League Baseball.

Sign stealing, ineligible players, and the purity of baseball being sapped out of Little League Baseball. Let us know what you think in the comments about the scandals and what you’ve seen in your experience with Little League Baseball.

Jay Hay and Dallas put a bow on the show by talking about the recently deceased Tommy John — a legend in the baseball community for his off-field feats just as much as his on-field feats. Get some award-winning nugs on the way out and tap in for Wednesday’s edition of Baseball Is Dead!

00:00:00 - Another Day, Another City for DB

00:02:42 - A Hell of a Week for the BID Instagram

00:14:30 - BID Draft Coming Soon! The Jingles Draft

00:17:13 - Carrabis vs. Peavy, Thursday Night, Old-Time Baseball Game

00:23:36 - Weekend Series Recap | Cardinals vs. Cubs

00:27:34 - Yankees vs. Blue Jays

00:30:06 - Red Sox vs. Pirates

00:33:38 - Orioles vs. Rays

00:35:27 - Diamondbacks vs. Braves

00:37:51 - Mariners vs. Astros

00:40:07 - Marlins vs. Reds

00:42:07 - Guardians vs. Padres

00:43:36 - Mets vs. Nationals

00:45:16 - Rangers vs. A’s

00:49:01 - Giants vs. Rockies

00:52:13 - Royals vs. Angels

01:00:12 - Little League Cheating Scandals

01:27:14 - RIP Tommy John

01:40:41 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:46:22 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 456: Birthdays aplenty this week for the BID community.

Dallas celebrated his birthday yesterday, and the guys talk about his day as well as the early voting results from the Patreon-exclusive Baseball Nickname Draft. Jared, Tyler, Jay Hay, and Dallas all talk about the struggles that former All-Star closer Edwin Díaz finds himself in during his first year with the Dodgers. But will the Dodgers’ bullpen struggles be a factor in October? 

The crew discusses that and the stale feeling that the Field of Dreams game is leaving after its return. Before Dallas departs, they blow some horns for players around the league and talk about the rise of the first homegrown ace the Boston Red Sox have had in a long time.

Jay Hay sends us into the weekend with a look at the series about to be played and gives us those hot, fresh, award-winning nugs.

00:00:00 - Martha’s Christmas Gift (Don’t Listen to This, Martha)

00:02:04 - Dallas Braden’s Birthday

00:14:05 - Nickname Draft Voting Available Now

00:19:30 - Edwin Díaz Struggles | Are We Worried About the Dodgers Bullpen?

00:37:37 - Jared vs. a Cy Young Award Winner Coming Soon

00:45:49 - Phillies vs. Twins Amongst the Corn

00:52:15 - Blowin’ This Guy’s Horn

01:00:10 - Dallas’s Final Thoughts

01:01:59 - Who Is the Third NL MVP Finalist According to Kalshi Users

01:07:07 - Payton Tolle’s Rise

01:14:35 - A Weekend Pitching Preview

01:20:16 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:28:04 - Final Thoughts | Jacob deGrom, All-Star Locations & RIP Jeremy Conley

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Episode 455: Fire in the midweek episode of Baseball Is Dead!

Jared overcomes the flames engulfing his home to talk about the upcoming Baseball Nicknames draft for BID Patreon subscribers, Blake Snell’s return, the Dodgers getting healthy for October, and all the questions surrounding Paul Skenes’ drop in performance.

A BID Feud superfan joined the guys this week as Jon “Boog” Sciambi enters the Thunderdome with Tyler, Dallas, Jared, and Jay Hay leading the charge with help from the BID Discourse. Boog also shares his thoughts on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s rise to potentially the best player in baseball.

Stick around until the end as Tyler, Jay Hay, and Jared talk about the NL MVP race, Nick Kurtz’s season-ending injury, and those sweet, sweet award-winning nugs.

00:00:00 - Jared’s House Is Burning Down?

00:03:04 - The Worst Team in Baseball Since August 8th

00:07:01 - Nickname Draft Out Thursday!

00:13:12 - Blake Snell’s Return

00:16:55 - Dallas’ Final Thoughts

00:20:12 - The Run for October

00:21:53 - What’s Wrong with Paul Skenes?

00:41:31 - Family Feud with Jon “Boog” Sciambi

01:17:03 - PCA Passes Ohtani in MVP Odds According to Kalshi Users

01:30:55 - Nick Kurtz Out for the Season

01:34:24 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:36:43 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 454: Baseball will humble you more than any other game.

A humbling happened in Boston as the A’s took two out of three against the hottest team in baseball, the Boston Red Sox. Dallas comes out hot talking about the series victory, as well as Jeff McNeil’s 1,000th hit and Jacob Wilson’s errorless streak. Dallas also chats a bit about catching up with his former teammates in Boston before the guys get into their weekend series recaps from across the league.

Two-time World Series Champion and San Francisco Giants legend Hunter Pence joins the program in the midst of the recaps, and the guys roll right into talking with him about the Giants’ season, how general manager Buster Posey is handling the switch from player to the front office, and Pence’s transition from Texas boy to California cool.

The guys discuss all the drama from this past weekend that occurred on the mound, including Zack Wheeler being off the mound and Chris Sale’s balk. Jared brings up the NL Cy Young Award and the runaway odds of Jacob Misiorowski winning it. Tyler’s excitement for the potential of the fastest pitch ever being thrown by the Miz shows, and Jay Hay wraps us up with some award-winning nugs to send us into another week of baseball.

00:00:00 - A’s Take Two Out of Three in Boston

00:10:44 - Catching Up with Craig

00:20:59 - Jacob Wilson’s Errorless Streak

00:26:32 - Weekend Series Recaps

00:27:57 - Dodgers vs Diamondbacks

00:29:50 - Mets vs Pirates

00:30:19 - Hunter Pence Joins the Program

01:00:20 - Cubs vs Royals

01:02:17 - Brewers vs Twins

01:03:31 - Marlins vs Angels

01:05:06 - Rays vs Mariners

01:07:10 - Padres vs Astros

01:09:02 - White Sox vs Guardians

01:10:21 - Cardinals vs Rockies

01:11:39 - Reds vs Nationals

01:14:17 - Blue Jays vs Phillies | Zack Wheeler Touching the Mound?

01:21:42 - Braves vs Yankees | Chris Sale’s Balk?

01:29:15 - NL Cy Young Update | Can the Miz Sustain This Velocity?

01:42:41 - Hunter Greene Out for the Season

01:45:09 - Craig Kimbrel to the Royals

01:53:17 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:58:22 - Final Thoughts

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On Episode 453 of BID, the fellas dive into the NL MVP Race where Pete Crow-Armstrong is looking like the current frontrunner over Shohei Ohtani. Future Hall of Famer Jon Lester joins BID to reflect on his incredible career and talks hopes and aspirations with the Hall of Fame. PLUS the Boston Red Sox are the hottest team in baseball right now; what better time for Dallas Braden and his Sacramento A's to kick-off a weekend series on Jared & Tyler's home turf. 00:00:00 Happy Birthday, Martha! 00:01:52 PCA New NL MVP Frontrunner? 00:20:34 Kalshi Odds for NL MVP 00:23:23 Dylan Cease AL Cy Young Frontrunner 00:36:39 Jon Lester Interview 01:33:37 Tyler's Weight Loss Journey 01:38:28 Blowin' This Guy's Horn 01:50:04 We Owe Craig Breslow An Apology 01:54:43 Dallas & The A's Are In Town 02:01:11 JayHay Nugs 02:03:50 Final Thoughts 02:04:35 Mike Krukow's Farewell NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500: - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead This episode of Baseball is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #adventure

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Episode 452: The Trade Deadline has come and gone.

Several franchises have made decisions that will alter the history of baseball. The Dodgers predictably acquired two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal and set the league ablaze. The guys discuss the ramifications of the deal, as well as the conspiracy theories it sparked across the league regarding a potential lockout.

They go on to discuss the winners and losers of the trade deadline, including the Cubs’ spree on pitching, the Yankees’ modest acquisitions, and Luis Castillo heading to the South Side of Chicago.

Get all your trade deadline reactions right here, and let us know who you think won or lost the 2026 trade deadline!

00:00:00 - Shoutout to the Trade Deadline Stream Viewers!

00:04:09 - Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers

00:27:15 - Winners & Losers of the Trade Deadline

00:41:12 - Jay Hay’s Parting Thoughts

00:47:23 - Reactions to the Yankees Deadline Moves

00:59:00 - Dallas vs. the Discourse

01:02:24 - The Cubs Pitching Spending Spree

01:11:36 - Tyler Stephenson Stays

01:13:01 - Jose Soriano Replaces Kevin Gausman

01:15:14 - The A’s Do Nothing

01:17:34 - Luis Castillo to the South Side

01:19:05 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 451: Trade Deadline Season has officially arrived!

The guys chat about the A’s-Red Sox series that seemingly will never end and Jay Hay’s bot farm before diving deep into the MLB Trade Deadline. ESPN Insider Jeff Passan has said that Cy Young Award-winning Tarik Skubal is most likely being traded in the coming days. Each of the guys gives their preferred destination for the ace, as well as an interesting dark horse to keep an eye out for.

The Dodgers remain the favorites for the services of the lefty. The guys discuss the potential fallout of the back-to-back champions landing the best pitcher in baseball. Would you hate it? Love it? Let us know in the comments!

Dallas, Jared, Jay Hay, and Tyler all talk about the impending debut of Baseball Lifestyle 101 athlete Max Clark, as well as Blownin’ Some Horn for guys across the league.

Don’t forget to tune back into our YouTube page for the 6-plus-hour MLB Trade Deadline livestream we will have going! Guests every hour and reactions to all the biggest deals happening on Deadline Day. August 3rd, starting at noon EST!

00:00:00 - The Series That Will Never End | Jay Hay’s Bot Farm

00:09:24 - Tyler Down 20 Pounds! Shoutout Awaken 180

00:12:09 - 2015 World Series Vibes in Sacramento | A’s vs. Red Sox

00:20:15 - Harrison Bader Out for the Season

00:23:26 - Baseball Lifestyle 101 Guy Max Clark Called Up

00:27:59 - Jeff Passan Says Tarik Skubal Is on the Move

00:39:45 - Trade Deadline Livestream Monday

00:42:06 - The Dodgers Most Likely to Land Skubal According to Kalshi Users

00:58:36 - We’ve Fired the Entire Social Team

01:00:33 - Blownin’ This Guy’s Horn

01:09:08 - Jay Hay Under Attack

01:12:05 - Random Trade Rumor Wrap-Up

01:15:54 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:20:48 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 450: A Baseball Is Dead Pantheon episode is in your feed. Jared, Justin, Dallas, and Tyler chat about Dallas’ performance on ‘Just The Nuts’ last night, in particular his sweet ride that takes him to and from the ballpark.

All-Star stud outfielder Corbin Carroll joins the program as well to talk about the All-Star Game, Seattle music, and the art of the triple. On the opposite end of the spectrum are two pitchers discussed on today’s episode: Alek Manoah, who has been released by the Angels, and Shane Bieber, whose Savant page is more blue than the deep blue sea. The guys discuss whether either pitcher can bounce back to their former selves.

Lastly, an all-time edition of BID Feud is here, with special guest Ellyn Carrabis joining the program! Jared’s mom enters the Thunderdome for a special feud on an amazing Wednesday edition of Baseball Is Dead.

00:00:00 - Dallas’ Scooter & Friendship With Former A’s

00:11:22 - Check Out Our Otto Lopez Interview!

00:14:16 - Corbin Carroll & A Carrabis Family Member Join The Show!

00:18:41 - Alek Manoah, Released

00:28:18 - Corbin Carroll Joins BID

01:01:02 - NL Player of the Month: CJ Abrams’ Heater & The Decision to Trade Him

01:09:52 - Shane Bieber’s Icy Baseball Savant

01:21:05 - Scoop Season Is Coming

01:23:16 - BID Family Feud

01:50:17 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:53:46 - Final Thoughts + Philadelphia Drama

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Episode 449: The second half of the baseball season kicks off with a bang. Marquee matchups littered the weekend slate, including Yankees vs. Phillies, Dodgers vs. Mets, and Braves vs. Orioles. The guys talk about them all in their rapid weekend series recaps.

Shohei Ohtani’s gambling scandal is the story that will not die. ESPN is releasing a brand-new 30 for 30 podcast on the Ohtani gambling scandal. The guys react to what could be a sport-altering story and imagine what the baseball world would look like if the worst-case scenario were true for the greatest baseball player of the modern era.

All-Star Otto Lopez joins the show in an interview that Jared says will leave you loving the Marlins shortstop. He ranks his top Dominican players of all time, talks about trade rumors surrounding his name, and discusses the passion he plays with on the field.

Lastly, the guys talk about the Hall of Fame ceremony and how poorly MLB schedules the day for the newest inductees.

00:00:00 - Trade Deadline Live Stream Coming at You Monday

00:03:08 - The Rookie Patch on the Move

00:18:34 - Weekend Series Recap | Astros vs. White Sox

00:19:21 - Blue Jays vs. Red Sox

00:20:35 - Yankees vs. Phillies

00:22:57 - Dodgers vs. Mets

00:26:30 - Rockies vs. Brewers

00:27:43 - Tigers vs. Royals

00:29:26 - Diamondbacks vs. Nationals

00:31:17 - Cubs vs. Pirates

00:33:30 - Braves vs. Orioles

00:35:45 - Angels vs. Giants

00:37:32 - Guardians vs. Rays

00:39:52 - Mariners vs. Rangers

00:43:09 - Padres vs. Marlins

00:44:18 - Reds vs. Cardinals

00:45:59 - Twins vs. A’s

00:53:11 - 30 for 30 on Shohei Ohtani’s Gambling Scandal

01:12:45 - NL MVP Update from Kalshi Users

01:18:44 - Otto Lopez Joins BID

01:50:01 - Hall of Fame Ceremony

01:55:15 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:58:47 - Final Thoughts 

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Dallas Braden reacts to Kyle Freeland's "GET OFF MY MOUND" moment this week. Dallas dives into all of his meltdown moments he's had/witnessed over his playing career.

What's the female equivelant to 'Tarps Off', so they can get in on the fun? Then we hear about which player's horn we'd like to blow. We do a deep dive into the trade deadline, and who the Brewers would rather have between Mason Miller & Tarik Skubal. Jared dishes on the latest Red Sox trade deadline rumors which include some big names.

00:00:00 Dallas Braden Reacts To Kyle Freeland's Incident

00:08:05 Dallas To Be Inducted To HOF

00:10:12 Dallas Braden's Influence On Kyle Freeland

00:20:00 What's The Biggest Meltdown You've Ever Witnessed?

00:34:50 Women's Tarps Off Movement

00:45:30 Executive Of The Year Odds via Kalshi

00:51:40 Blow This Guy's Horn

01:10:00 Early Trade Deadline Rumors

01:17:25 Jay Hay Nugs

01:20:51 Final Thoughts

01:26:00 Jared Reacts To Big Names Involved With Red Sox

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Episode 447: The Trade Deadline is quickly approaching, and it’s time for teams to start making decisions on who is staying and who is going. 

Jared, Tyler, and Jay Hay break down the major pieces rumored to be on the move this trade deadline, including Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller, Jeremy Peña, and more. The guys discuss who should buy, who should sell, and what a realistic trade package for a player like Tarik Skubal would look like.

The Blue Jays’ puzzling season has the crew wondering whether the team that was one out away from the World Series last year should start moving pieces for the future. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox are on the verge of tying and breaking their franchise record for wins in a row. Jared and Tyler reflect on the ride and share their feelings heading into a doubleheader.

Jared learns about the grittiest player in baseball, and Max Fried’s return to the Bronx mound leads the guys to discuss how the Yankees can shore up their roster for another postseason run.

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00:00:00 - Gregg Maddux Interview Out Now! 

00:06:35 - Tarik Skubal Trade Buzz 

00:21:09 - Mason Miller Trade Buzz

00:33:45 - Shea Bangeliers, Jeremy Peña, Reid Detmers? Who Do You Want At The Deadline?

00:43:45 - What Do The Blue Jays Do? 

00:49:07 - Ruptured Testicles & Mound Incidents 

00:52:10 - Red Sox Going For 15 Straight Wins   

01:00:42 - Max Fried Returns  

01:06:05 - Award-Winning Nugs 

01:11:43 - Final Thoughts 

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Baseball Is Dead welcomes an inner-circle Hall of Famer to the show.

Greg Maddux stops by and chats with the guys about his career, retired life, and tells great stories about his Hall of Fame teammates on the Atlanta Braves.

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Episode 446: The second half of the MLB season is officially underway. Winning streaks aplenty are coming out of theAll-Star break, highlighted by the Red Sox pushing their streak to 13 games in a row while seemingly making a push for Athletics star catcher Shea Langeliers.

The guys recap every series since the break — from Pirates-Guardians toNationals-A’s and Dodgers-Yankees. They chat about every team and dive deep into the American League East. The injury to Yankees captain Aaron Judge has gripped the Yankees’ offense. Dallas asks whether it’s possible we don’t see Judge return this season and what that could mean for the Bronx Bombers.

Jared discusses the disappointing season the defending American League champions, the Toronto Blue Jays, are having, as well as a pair of young pitchers who recently signed long-term extensions with their clubs.

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00:00:00 - Welcome to the Second Half of the Season | Red Sox Win 13 Games Win Streak

00:08:42 - Shea Bangeliers On The Move? 

00:15:00 - Inner Circle Hall Of Fame Guest Coming Soon

00:20:32 - Weekend Series Recap | White Sox vs Blue Jays   

00:21:53 - Pirates vs Guardians  

00:23:13 - Braves vs Rangers 

00:24:50 - Astros vs Orioles   

00:26:25 - Brewers vs Marlins  

00:27:20 - Phillies vs Mets  

00:30:20 - Tigers vs Angels   

00:35:28 - Cubs vs Twins 

00:36:19 - Reds vs Rockies   

00:37:32 - Nationals vs A’s  

00:45:58 - Mariners vs Giants  

00:48:50 - Cam Schlittler Doesn’t Get It 

00:57:55 - Padres vs Royals  

01:00:58 - Dodgers vs Yankees | Will We See Aaron Judge Again This Year?

01:15:46 - Blue Jays Blues 

01:23:33 - Haircut & Beard Etiquette    

01:26:07 - Yamamoto Goes Complete vs Yankees 

01:40:36 - Shohei Ohtani & Will Smith Injuries 

01:52:02 - Chase Burns, Locked Up | What’s Next For The Reds?

01:57:45 - Kyle Bradish Breaks Orioles Record 

02:02:39 - Rintaro Sasaki, Decides To Stay in MLB

02:06:14 -  Award-Winning Nugs

02:10:50 - Final Thoughts 

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Episode 445: All-Star Festivities lit up Philadelphia and gave us potentially one of the best Home Run Derbies of all time. The new rules and format changes are put under the microscope as Jared, Tyler, Jay Hay, and Dallas share their love for the updates and the improvements to Netflix’s presentation.

The American League’s 4-0 victory over the National League turned out to be a surprising snoozer of an All-Star Game. Cody Bellinger took home MVP honors, but not before Dallas made his case for the only player who reached base twice in the game: Shea Langeliers.

The guys also break down a story that dropped in The Athletic involving a frequent listener of the show, along with their first-half MVP and Cy Young winners. Tap in for Jay Hay’s Hot Fresh Award-Winning nugs, and tune in Friday for BID Feud and a full look around every division in baseball at the conclusion of the first half of the season.

00:00:00 - Home Run Derby Reactions

00:21:53 - Dallas’s Shea Langeliers MVP Campaign

00:24:38 - The Rocket and Barry

00:26:53 - The Rocket and The Kid

00:30:20 - Cody Bellinger All-Star MVP

00:30:48 - The Haters Are the Motivators?

00:47:12 - A Quote From All-Star Media Day

00:53:46 - Back Update From Tyler

00:55:31 - First Half Cy Young & MVP Winners

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01:17:32 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 444: Welcome to the start of the 2026 All-Star Break. It’s been a long and winding road for every team, but who or what has been the biggest surprise from the first half of the season? The guys discuss plenty of surprises, including the Chicago White Sox in a prime playoff position despite low preseason odds and the Pittsburgh Pirates boasting the second-best offense in baseball.

Jared and the guys share their Home Run Derby selections before Jared heads to Media Day in Philadelphia. Jay Hay, Dallas, and Tyler stick around to talk about how sweep-happy the league was in its final series before the break. They also chat about the draft that took place this weekend. Check out our interviews with three of the top four picks from this year’s draft on the Baseball Is Dead YouTube page!

They wrap up the show talking about JJ Wetherholt getting a bag to stay in St. Louis, and Dallas shouts out the efforts of now-former A’s pitching coach Scott Emerson. Tune in to a Monday edition of BID, and stick around for Wednesday morning’s recap of the All-Star Game!

00:00:00 - Biggest Surprises From the First Half of the Season

00:16:22 - Home Run Derby Predictions & Picks

00:27:30 - Jamie Moyer & Cam Schlittler

00:36:51 - A Weekend of Sweeps

01:00:25 - An Athletics Update

01:05:47 - Guardians Claim Their Own Sweep

01:07:54 - MLB Draft Reactions

01:25:51 - JJ Wetherholt Gets the Extendo

01:31:16 - Dallas Gets Cheesy For a Former Coach

01:36:13 - Award-Winning Nugs & Final Thoughts

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Episode 443: Dallas, Jay Hay, Jared, and Tyler react to a loaded week of news in the baseball world. Surefire Hall of Famer Justin Verlander has announced his retirement at the end of the 2026 season. Dallas reflects on one of the greatest pitchers he ever shared the diamond with, what Verlander’s career means, and the end of a bygone era for starting pitchers.

Jared Jones became the latest pitcher to be pulled in the midst of a perfect game. Jared and Jay Hay dive deep into why they believe it was the right decision for both the Pirates and the Marlins. Yankees announcer Michael Kay found himself in hot water after reporting that Anthony Volpe would not be moving positions.

The wait is over, BID Family Feud is back with another special guest rounding out the four-person battle, and the platinum player, Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson, joins the show to catch up with the crew and talk about the Home Run Derby.

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00:02:24 - Justin Verlander Retiring at the End of the Season

00:18:00 - Jared Jones Pulled During Perfection

00:28:01 - Dylan Cease’s AL Cy Young Chase

00:35:19 - Anthony Volpe Second Base Reports

00:46:52 - Matt Olson Joins BID

01:05:11 - Family Feud | Feat. KFC

01:31:10 - Same Ol' Mets

01:50:35 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:54:24 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 442: Midweek BID’s never disappoint. Tyler is powering through a devastating back injury to join the show, rocking a posture straight out of Playboy magazine.  

The MLB Draft looms this Sunday, and the guys break down who’s projected to go first overall. Plenty of the top names have already been guests on Baseball Is Dead, so don’t be surprised if the crew goes live to watch their guys get drafted.  

Jared shouts out loyal BID listener Cam Schlittler, the crew recaps Ryan O’Hearn’s monster 10-RBI performance, and they speculate on just how high Shohei Ohtani can climb on the all-time home run list.

00:00:00 - Jeff Passan and Pat McAfee

00:01:44 - Tyler Blew His Back  Out

00:06:49 - MLB Draft This Weekend | Who’s Going 1st Overall?

00:12:37 - Thanks For Listening Cam Schlittler 

00:18:25 - Ryan O’Hearn’s 10-RBI Game

00:26:47 - Konnor Griffin Injured 

00:31:35 - Shohei Ohtani Joins The 300 Home Run Club 

00:41:51 - Tarik Skubal, Up Close vs Athletics 

00:44:37 - Blowin’ This Guy’s Horn

00:54:16 - Final Thoughts + Award-Winning Nugs + A Colonoscopy Story

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Episode 441: Coming off America’s 250th birthday, the crew talks about an eventful weekend of baseball and touches on every series.

Our guy Dallas, a man who has thrown his own perfect game, had a front-row seat for Eury Pérez’s seven perfect innings. Unfortunately for baseball, seven innings is all Pérez would get, and the guys go deep into the dynamics of pulling a pitcher in the middle of a perfect game.

Jared lights a candle and bids farewell to several umpires who are retiring at the end of the 2026 season, including statistically the worst umpire in baseball. 

Jay Hay has a whole oven full of hot nugs coming off the holiday weekend, so tap into the best baseball podcast on the web and get your hot dog condiment thoughts ready.

00:00:00 - Jared Meets His Neighbors

00:03:20 - Fourth of July Recap | What Do You Put on Your Hot Dog?

00:13:41 - Weekend Series Recap | White Sox vs. Guardians

00:16:47 - Pirates vs. Nationals

00:18:39 - Red Sox vs. Angels

00:20:49 - Cubs vs. Cardinals

00:21:47 - Orioles vs. Reds

00:22:34 - Dodgers vs. Padres

00:25:42 - Astros vs. Rays

00:28:01 - Rockies vs. Giants

00:30:08 - Royals vs. Phillies

00:31:10 - Tigers vs. Rangers

00:33:41 - Brewers vs. Diamondbacks

00:35:02 - Twins vs. Yankees

00:38:24 - Mariners vs. Blue Jays

00:41:34 - Braves vs. Mets

00:48:43 - Pulled in the Midst of Perfection

01:29:34 - Umpires Retiring at the End of the Year

01:36:41 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:42:18 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 440: The Feud is back! Baseball Is Dead's Feud returns for another 2 vs. 2 battle, with a special guest joining the program to see if they can keep the guest's undefeated streak alive.

Before the feud, the guys discuss the struggles of superstar Paul Skenes. Jay Hay and Dallas dive deep into the numbers on Skenes' pitches and break down the miraculous performance of Dansby Swanson.

Swanson's rise from potential worst player in baseball to the best offensive player in recent weeks has baffled the guys and couldn't have come at a better time for the Chicago Cubs. The show wraps up with a fantastic interview with Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo, who talks about his Hawaiian roots, the at-bats that have stuck with him, and the mindset of being part of a large prospect-haul trade.

00:00:00 - Shoutout Johnny 

00:03:34 - What Is Going On With Paul Skenes?

00:17:23 - Dansby Swanson Resurgence 

00:25:31 - Junior’s Home Run Streak Continues 

00:35:37 - Family Feud

01:03:04 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:05:57 - Joey Cantillo Joins BID! 

01:30:50 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 439: The calendar page has turned again, and the Miami Marlins are hoping their strong June form carries into July. The fighting fish dominated the month and put up the best month in franchise history. The guys react to their dominance and start asking whether the Marlins should be taken seriously as playoff contenders.

The benches cleared again at Fenway Park, with Willson Contreras once again finding himself in the middle of a heated moment. Cade Cavalli’s quotes after the fiery punch-out only inflamed the situation, and Dallas continues to advocate for his long-held belief that these guys should be allowed to duke it out hockey style.

Regression has finally caught up with Cam Schlittler—to the delight of Jared—and the Home Run Derby has found its first participant. The guys discuss whether the Derby is starting to go the way of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. And finally, the crew shows some love to players across the league who have caught their eye over the past week.

00:00:00 - The Best Team in June? The Miami Marlins  

00:23:45 -  Sign Up For The BID Patreon! 

00:26:50 - Willson Contreras vs Cade Cavalli Benches Clearing Incident 

00:50:10 - The Regression Monster is Here For Cam Schlittler

00:59:46 - Junior Caminero Officially In The Home Run Derby 

01:11:33 - Show’em Some Love

01:23:52 - A Red Sox - A’s Trade  

01:28:43 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:37:08 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 438: Baseball is Dead has risen from the grave to deliver your weekend recap of all the action around Major League Baseball. 

Jared, Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler kick things off by chatting about America’s 250th birthday and teasing a special patriotic edition of Drafts coming soon to the Baseball Is Dead Patreon. 

Perry Minasian’s time in Anaheim has finally come to an end. The guys break down what a disaster the Angels have been both on and off the field for the past decade, with Jay Hay making the case that it might be the single worst job an up-and-coming baseball front office executive could take. 

The firings continue across the league as the New York Mets let go of manager Carlos Mendoza. The crew also reacts to the latest Juan Soto speculation and the clubhouse culture surrounding baseball’s highest-paid player. 

Grab a plate of Jay Hay’s hot, fresh, award-winning nugs and get ready for a banger of a holiday week.

00:00:00 - Happy 250th, America + An American Draft? Sign up for the BID Patreon

00:13:52 - Rapid Weekend Series Recap | White Sox vs Royals

00:15:56 - Reds vs Pirates

00:17:08 - Twins vs Rockies

00:18:24 - Guardians vs Mariners

00:19:09 - Tigers vs Astros

00:20:07 - Dodgers vs Padres

00:21:45 - Braves vs Giants

00:22:38 - Cubs vs Brewers

00:23:51 - Marlins vs Cardinals

00:26:11 - Nationals vs Orioles

00:27:07 - A’s vs Angels | Perry Minasian Fired

00:52:37 - Reid Detmers, The Hidden Gem of the Trade Deadline?

01:02:39 - Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza & Latest Juan Soto Rumors

01:23:14 - How Do You Fix the Mets?

01:29:16 - Who Could the Next Mets Manager Be?

01:39:01 - Final Thoughts + Award-Winning Nugs 

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Episode 437: Major changes to the Major League Baseball draft system could be on the horizon with the new CBA.

The league is deciding whether to include new draft eligibility rules that would cut out all high school players from being drafted. Jared, Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler break down the pros and cons of such a radical change, the ramifications it would have across Minor League Baseball, and the substantial boost college baseball would receive if it happens.

The guys dive deep into the draft with one of the best interviews in Baseball is Dead history. Projected top-5 pick Jackson Flora joins the show for a great conversation about his draft process, his favorite team growing up, and an all-time answer to the show’s patented final question for guests.

The crew also discusses Tarik Skubal’s return from injury and what his trade sweepstakes look like with just a few weeks left before the deadline. They also break down the most polarizing player in baseball right now: Dalton Rushing.

Dive deep with Baseball is Dead and get ready for another loaded weekend of baseball action.

00:00:00 - Jared Returns From MLB Combine

00:03:05 - Last Year For High School Players to be Draft Eligible? 

00:31:21 - The Rise of College Baseball at the Cost of Minor League Baseball 

00:49:50 - Jackson Flora Joins BID 

01:31:57 - Tarik Skubal Sweepstakes Update

01:37:18 - Paul Goldschmidt’s Resurgence 

01:39:21 - What Team Becomes The Scariest With Tarik Skubal? 

01:43:43 - Another Yankees Cake Walk Through the AL?

01:48:36 - The Most Polarizing Player in Baseball: Dalton Rushing

01:55:08 - Family Feud 

02:26:20 - Sign Up For The BID Patreon

02:30:21 - Award-Winning Nugs 

02:37:18 -  Final Thoughts

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Episode 436: Baseball is Dead is Down One Man. No, it’s not because our guy Jared Carrabis ate 106 off his home, Saugus tough. Buster Posey feels like he just got rocked after another day of Giants stories dominating baseball. Posey’s comments on the Pride Night fiasco have left Giants fans wanting more, just like the team’s performance on the field. Jay Hay makes the case again for the Giants being forced to trade their ace Logan Webb, and the guys react to Rafael Devers’ comments on his pinch-running incident.

The Phillies lit up the Nationals in the 9th inning and are now just 5.5 games back of the first-place Atlanta Braves. The crew discusses the possibility of Philly storming back in the NL East race. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s hot streak continues, but so do the injuries across the Chicago Cubs’ starting rotation. With two starters landing on the IL, everyone’s wondering what the Cubs’ next pitching move will be.

And lastly, the guys show some love to players across the league for their recent performances, and Jay Hay delivers some award-winning nugs!

00:00:00 - Jared Day To Day, Head Contusion  

00:04:05 - Buster Posey’s Statement on Pride Night 

00:15:01 - Rafael Devers Speaks 

00:20:34 - Do The Giants Have To Trade Logan Webb?    

00:34:37 - Phillies Light Up The 9th vs Washington 

00:42:02 - Jazz Chisholm, The Lollipop Kid.

00:51:22 - Show’em Some Love 

01:00:00 - PCA’s Greatness | Cubs Pitching Injuries Grow

01:05:47 - Can the Phillies catch the Braves? 

01:12:52 - Award-Winning Nugs   

01:15:28 - Final Thoughts 

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Episode 435:  MLB Draft season is fast approaching! Our tribal chief, Jared, is away at the MLB Draft Combine, which allows Dallas, Tyler, and Jay Hay to get weird at the start of the week!

Rafael Devers finds himself in the news once again for the wrong reasons. This time, it features him attempting to wave off a pinch runner and send him back to the dugout in the 9th inning. The guys react to the potential fallout of another public incident for Devers and the Giants organization.

Bryce Harper hit for his own “Br-cycle” this week and added another milestone to his potential Hall of Fame career. The conversation on Harper leads the guys to discuss which active player most needs a World Series ring to cement their legacy. 

And lastly, Byron Buxton has said he does not want to be traded from the Minnesota Twins. The crew reacts to the request and the lose-lose situation small-market superstars find themselves in during the social media era.

00:00:00 - Milky The Hunchback

00:02:13 - What Do the Giants Do With Rafael Devers?

00:31:34 - Bryce Harper Hits for the Cycle

00:40:26 - Whose Legacy Would Most Benefit From a World Series Ring?

00:48:08 - Jake Bauers Joins BID

01:21:54 - Byron Buxton Wants to Stay in Minnesota

01:35:25 - Housekeeping Around the League

01:39:19 - Home Run Derby Update

01:46:11 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:55:32 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 434: The dawn of a new era has arrived.

Baseball Is Dead Family Feud has leveled up with the addition of a rotating fourth player. Each Thursday, a new guest will join the mix to complete a 2-vs-2 round. Teammates will be bonded for life… and hearts will be broken forever.

Before the feud begins, the guys break down the major change Major League Baseball made to the Home Run Derby rules — the clock is gone, replaced by a set number of swings. The crew shares their thoughts on the new format, along with the official start of award season in Casa de Carrabis.

Shohei Ohtani’s “struggles” on the mound have the guys intrigued as he continues his historic chase for both the MVP and Cy Young in what’s shaping up to be one of the greatest National League Cy Young races in history.

Finally, Bruce Meyer joins Baseball Is Dead to break down the latest in MLB labor negotiations. Will there be a strike? Will games be missed? And is a salary cap actually coming to baseball?

Lock in for a loaded edition of Baseball Is Dead!

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00:02:28 - Major Home Run Derby Rule Change  

00:30:38 - Award Season in The Carrabis House | What Award Should Jared Win Next? Let Us Know In The Comments!

00:41:12 - Ohtani “Struggles” on The Mound   

00:56:05 - Pete Crow-Armstrong on a HEATER 

01:01:54 - What Do The Cubs Do at The Trade Deadline? 

01:11:17 - A New Era of Family Feud Begins  

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01:42:30 - Bruce Meyer Joins BID  

02:37:23 - Nugs

02:44:11 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 433: All-Star season is officially here! The first round of voting has been released, and Dallas has officially begun his campaign for Nick Kurtz to make the All-Star Game. The conversation then shifts to a debate over who the best catcher in baseball is following Drake Baldwin’s return to the Atlanta Braves.

According to recent reporting, the San Francisco Giants are open for business. A disastrous season has forced Buster Posey to try to move the big contracts of Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, and Matt Chapman. The guys break down exactly what it would take to trade those massive deals and who among the three high-dollar players is the real prize.

The Giants remain in the news for all the wrong reasons. Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker all wrote Bible verses on their hats during Pride Night at the stadium, turning a night meant for inclusion into a debate about something much bigger. Lastly, the guys show some love for players who are succeeding around the league on the eve of a landmark edition of Baseball is Dead.

00:00:00 - Vote Nick Kurtz

00:08:27 - Who Is the Best Catcher in Baseball?

00:21:12 - The Giants Are Open for Business

00:41:35 - What Team With a Losing Record Would You Want to Take Over?

00:48:49 - Giants Pride Night Controversy

01:07:34 - Show ’Em Some Love

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Episode 432: Baseball never rests, and neither do we. Baseball is Dead is back with a full recap of all the weekend series!

Tarik Skubal made his long-awaited return to an MLB mound. The guys break down his first start back and discuss what the future holds for the lefty.

Jacob Misiorowski delivered a masterpiece that left the entire league in awe. He threw a 9-inning, 15-strikeout shutout with a perfect 100 Game Score, putting himself firmly in the driver’s seat for the National League Cy Young. Jay Hay puts the historic start in proper perspective and gives it the praise it deserves.

Jared and Tyler ask Dallas about his final days in Las Vegas with the A’s, plus the record-breaking day the Colorado Rockies had in Sin City. Dallas reacts live to the first round of All-Star Game voting results — and he is not happy with what he sees.

Lastly, the guys host another potential 1-1 pick in this year’s MLB Draft. UCLA star Roch Cholowsky joins the show to talk about the draft season!

00:00:00 - Jared’s Neighbor PTSD 

00:17:33 - Rapid Weekend Series Recap | Rays vs Angels 

00:18:42 - Astros vs Royals  

00:20:05 - Red Sox vs Rangers 

00:22:14 - Marlins vs Pirates 

00:24:11 - Cardinals vs Twins  

00:25:02 - Braves vs Mets

00:27:25 - Yankees vs Blue Jays

00:29:35 - Cubs vs Giants  

00:31:28 - Brewers vs Phillies  

00:33:24 - Nationals vs Mariners 

00:35:33 - Diamondbacks vs Reds  

00:37:29 - Padres vs Orioles 

00:38:01 - Tigers vs Guardians | Tarik Skubal Returns 

00:46:13 - The No-Hitter Heard All Around Saugus, Massachusetts.

01:01:19 - The BID Patreon!   

01:07:19 - Jacob Misiorowski, 9 IP, 15 Ks, 0 ERs

01:33:23 - The A’s Week in Vegas Ends 

01:42:10 - All Star Game Voting Numbers Released 

01:47:25 - Final Thoughts  

01:50:15 - Interview With Hopeful 1-1 Pick, UCLA INF Roch Cholowsky  

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Episode 431: Our lefty, Dallas Braden, is back on the show and reacts to an insane offensive display in Las Vegas. Tarik Skubal’s impending return on Saturday throws an interesting twist into the story of the American League Central.

No one thought the Chicago White Sox would find themselves atop the division in June. Southside Jerry plants his flag for the White Sox, and the guys discuss the odds of the Sox winning the AL Central. To wrap up the week, Jay Hay puts Jared and Tyler in the torture chamber with this week’s Family Feud, in which Tyler makes Feud history.

A must-listen edition of Baseball is Dead to send you into the weekend.

00:00:00 - Dallas Returns + His Reaction To The Vegas A’s  

00:26:25 - Tarik Skubal Returns Saturday  

00:35:15 - The 1st Place Chicago White Sox 

00:51:27 - Family Feud   

01:12:13 - Live BID in The Future? 

01:14:00 - Final Thoughts + Award-Winning Nugs 

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Episode 430: Interviews have returned to Baseball Is Dead! Potential first overall draft pick Vahn Lackey joins the show to discuss his upcoming draft day, the MLB Draft Combine, and his desire to stick behind the plate as a catcher in the big leagues.

Braden Montgomery’s debut walk-off home run sent shockwaves through baseball Tuesday night. With an influx of talent making its way to the South Side, Southside Jerry reacts to another White Sox win. Meanwhile, the offensive explosion in Las Vegas continues. After another high-scoring week for the A’s, Jared, Tyler, and Jay Hay debate whether it’s possible to build a contender in Coors Field-like conditions for 81 games a year.

As always, the guys Show Some Love to players around the league who deserve more attention, and Jay Hay sends us into another night of baseball with his award-winning Nugs.

00:00:00 - Braden Montgomery Welcome To The Bigs 

00:04:55 - Would Red Sox Fans Undo the Garrett Crochet Trade? 

00:12:46 - Jay Hay’s Transgressions on JTN

00:17:55 - Paul Skenes Having a Catch 

00:31:03 - Las Vegas Launching Pad 

00:45:40 - Forecast of Home Run Derby Participants   

00:53:19 - Potential 1st Overall Pick, Vahn Lackey, Joins BID  

01:22:36 - Show’em Some Love  

01:30:28 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:37:03 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 429: A three-headed monster of Jared, Jay Hay, and Tyler recaps the weekend in baseball. They hit every series and its results, plus some major championship-defining news on the horizon.

Tarik Skubal completed his first rehab start, and his return is imminent. Rumors are heating up that the Cy Young Award winner could be traded, so the guys imagine what he’d look like in the Brewers, Pirates, or even Dodgers playoff rotations. Manny Machado’s postgame comments lit up the stat-nerd community, and Jay Hay and Tyler weigh in. 

The severity of Aaron Judge’s injury has been revealed, and Jared laments how much time the Yankees captain will miss on the IL. As always, we get some hot, fresh, award-winning nugs from a freshly shaven Jay Hay as we roll into a loaded week of baseball.

00:00:00 - Jay Hay Has Shaved 

00:02:27 - Rapid Weekend Series Recap | Phillies vs White Sox 

00:05:42 - Braves vs Pirates 

00:06:34 - Tigers vs Mariners 

00:08:30 - Red Sox vs Yankees 

00:10:06 - Blue Jays vs Orioles

00:12:26 - Rangers vs Guardians   

00:14:16 - Rockies vs Brewers 

00:16:16 - Astros vs A’s 

00:17:18 - Dodgers vs Angels   

00:20:47 - Twins vs Royals 

00:22:50 - Cardinals vs Reds 

00:24:24 - Marlins vs Rays   

00:26:13 - Diamondbacks vs Nationals

00:28:05 - Giants vs Cubs

00:31:07 - Mets vs Padres 

00:34:03 - Tarik Skubal Is Coming…

00:49:35 - Skubal Next Team Market  

01:05:35 - Manny Machado vs Analytics  

01:29:36 - Aaron Judge Injury Update

01:40:14 - Award-Winning Nugs  

01:49:25 - Final Thoughts 

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Episode 428: Feud Friday is here! The highly anticipated return of Jared to the feud ring comes with Tyler at his side. The guys show some love to Cristopher Sánchez for his historic 50 2/3-inning scoreless streak while also taking stock of a loaded NL Cy Young race.

Only one player has both an MVP and Cy Young market on Kalshi, and his name is Shohei Ohtani. Dallas and Jay Hay marvel at the wonder of Ohtani’s two-way play. Paul Skenes and Gerrit Cole both struggle in their recent outings, with Jay Hay getting to watch his Guardians smash three home runs against the Yankees in person.

The crew reacts to MLB insider Jeff Passan’s latest article on what to expect at the trade deadline, leading them to ask: What is the cost of acquiring star left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal?

Head into the baseball weekend the right way with Baseball Is Dead.

00:00:00 - Jared Is Prepared for Family Feud  

00:04:15 - Fine Dining at the 99 

00:11:08 - Cristopher Sanchez’s Scoreless Streak Ends

00:30:25 - Please Enjoy Every Second of Shohei Ohtani

00:49:51 - Paul Skenes Struggles in Houston  

00:56:20 - Gerrit Cole Crushed W/ Jay Hay In Attendance 

01:04:47 - Jeff Passan Dips His Quill on The Trade Deadline  

01:09:34 - Do You Have What It Takes To Trade For Tarik Skubal?

01:17:20 - Family Feud | Jared + Tyler 

01:32:30 - Padres DFA Nick Castellanos  

01:38:06 - Dallas’ MLB Money 

01:41:16 - Award-Winning Nugs 

01:44:13 - Final Thoughts 

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Episode 427: Welcome to a midweek edition of Baseball Is Dead. Jared, Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler react to the Seattle Mariners’ eight-game winning streak that has vaulted them into first place in the AL West. Julio Rodríguez’s recent power surge has the guys debating what type of hitter they’d rather build around: a pure power bat like Julio or a more balanced offensive profile like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Fernando Tatis Jr., who have traded some power for more contact this season.

Gage Jump’s second big-league start continues to impress and has Dallas dreaming about the wave of young arms that could be joining the Athletics in the near future. Kyle Harrison’s dominance against his former club leaves Jared and Tyler wondering what changes have fueled his recent success.

To close out the show, the crew brings back Show’em Some Love, highlighting players who stood out with impressive performances over the past week.

00:00:00 - Ace Joins The Show 

00:01:27 - What Gets T Going in The Gym? 

00:04:40 - Julio Rodriguez and 1st Place Mariners   

00:20:26 - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | To Power or Not To Power  

00:23:21 - Gage Jump and the Athletics Emerging Pitching Staff 

00:33:13 - Another Kyle Harrison Masterclass vs Former Team

00:46:38 - Cam Schlittler Hits a Speed Bump 

01:01:56 - Show’em Some Love

01:15:51 - Injury Roundup: Aaron Judge & Garrett Crochet 

01:18:09 - Award-Winning Nugs  

01:21:51 - Final Thoughts 

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Episode 426: The guys are back and ready to react to a loaded weekend of baseball! Jared, Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler all talk about every single series from this weekend’s action. The Tigers’ free fall has put them in a position where trading Tarik Skubal is a real possibility, and everyone weighs in on whether selling is a wise decision for the Detroit Tigers. 

The crew checks in on division races across the league. Jay Hay thinks the AL Central has become the most interesting division in baseball. Find out where that race stands, along with the biggest storylines from around MLB.

00:00:00 - Craig Breslow’s Communication Issues & The State of The Red Sox

00:21:31 - Rapid Weekend Series Recaps Begin | White Sox vs Tigers  

00:22:47 - Mets vs Marlins 

00:23:17 - Braves vs Reds 

00:24:30 - Cardinals vs Cubs 

00:25:49 - A’s vs Yankees 

00:32:49 - Dodgers vs Phillies  

00:34:04 - Diamondbacks vs Mariners 

00:36:11 - Red Sox vs Guardians  

00:37:43 - Orioles vs Blue Jays  

00:39:36 - Rays vs Angels

00:40:31 - Rockies vs Giants

00:41:42 - Pirates vs Twins 

00:42:49 - Rangers vs Royals

00:44:30 - Nationals vs Padres  

00:50:00 - Division Standings Update | AL East

00:50:35 - AL Central 

00:57:30 - Time To Trade Skubal?  

01:07:19 - AL West   

01:13:31 - NL East 

01:22:09 - NL Central  

01:34:40 - NL West

01:35:00 - ABS Glitches 

01:44:22 - Award-Winning Nugs 

01:52:36 - Final Thoughts 

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Episode 425: Cristopher Sanchez is the talk of baseball. His scoreless innings streak reaches 44 innings, and the guys talk about whether Sanchez truly is the best pitcher in baseball right now. Jared asks Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler if we’ve become too Shohei Othani’s two-way greatness.

Gerrit Cole’s return to pre-Tommy John form leads into a discussion of the recent trade rumors surrounding Astros slugger Yordan Álvarez. And lastly, it’s everyone’s favorite day of the week, Family Feud Day. Tyler and Dallas run the gauntlet again to see if they can hit that magic number again this week.

00:00:00 - Cristopher Sanchez Best Pitcher In Baseball?

00:15:42 - Who is in the NL Cy Young Race? 

00:21:48 - Shohei Ohtani Numbness?

00:27:20 - Gerrit Cole’s Return  

00:33:52 - Yordan Álvarez Trade Rumors

00:37:22 - Munetaka Murakami All Star?

00:45:49 - Jared’s Plea To The Pirates Organization 

00:48:08 - Family Feud 

01:04:01 - Award-Winning Nugs + More Tyler Confessions

01:12:07 -  Final Thoughts 

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Episode 424: The league is flush with aces early in the 2026 season. Jared, Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler all dive deep into the emergence and dominance of Kyle Harrison and Cam Schlittler. Munetaka Murakami's latest home run begins the discussion on who the AL MVP candidates are as we wrap up May.

Abner Uribe's DX Celebration made waves, and the guys show some love to players across the league. Tyler stuns the crew with his own DoorDash revelations and methods, along with Dallas listening to the Stop and Shop Look Ahead Song. Strap in for a hilarious, information-filled episode of Baseball is Dead.

00:00:00 - JTN + A’s Broadcast  

00:03:13 - A Tough Night For Red Sox Fans & Gage Jump’s Debut

00:07:42 - Kyle Harrison’s Breakout Season 

00:10:03 - 2026 Starting Pitcher Power Rankings  

00:18:04 - 10-Game Losing Streak For The Cubs 

00:31:23 - Cam Schlittler Dominates Again

00:47:37 - Early American League MVP Candidates  

00:51:23 - Most Valuable Athletic Update 

00:58:22 - Dogs In The Booth in Sacramento 

01:04:59 - Bat Dog Injury Incident   

01:09:17 - Dallas Listens to The Stop And Shop Look Ahead Song For the First Time

01:15:55 - Show’em Some Love 

01:23:52 - Abner Uribe’s Celebration  

01:31:51 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:37:19 - Final Thoughts  

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Episode 423: Monday means one thing: rapid series recaps from the Baseball is Dead Crew! Jared, Jay Hay, Tyler, and Dallas take you around each weekend series, catching you up on everything you missed from the weekend. Rumor season has officially begun around superstar pitchers in the league. The Padres and AJ Preller find themselves in the middle of the rumors, which leads the guys to breaking down their viability in the NL West.

The Cubs’ 8-game losing streak has forced their fans to clamor for the BID phone lines to be opened. Fernando Tatis Jr’s lawsuit loss has ramifications for players across the league. Chris Taylor receives his baseball career obituary, and Jay Hay gives us his award-winning nugs to end a Memorial Day BID. 

00:00:00 - Calling a Home Run Derby With Boomer 

00:03:25 - Dallas’ Baseball Bucket List  

00:15:14 - Rapid Series Weekend Recap | White Sox vs Giants

00:19:23 - Pirates vs Blue Jays  

00:23:35 - Red Sox vs Twins 

00:27:51 - Guardians vs Phillies

00:30:40 - Mariners vs Royals 

00:33:16 - Tigers vs Orioles 

00:35:25 - Nationals vs Braves 

00:38:57 - Rays vs Yankees 

00:43:47 - Rockies vs Diamondbacks  

00:47:15 - A’s vs Padres 

00:53:00 - NL West Division Update  

00:58:34 - Potential Skubal Trade Teams 

01:00:27 - Have we seen the best of Jackson Merrill?

01:10:27 - Cardinals vs Reds

01:12:39 - Rangers vs Angels  

01:16:47 - The Cubs 8-Game Losing Streak

01:30:56 - Mets vs Marlins 

01:31:17 - Fernando Tatis Jr. Loses Lawsuit  

01:46:25 - The Obituary | Chris Taylor 

01:50:32 - Hot Fresh Award-Winning Nugs 

01:55:00 - Final Thoughts 

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It’s Shohei Ohtani’s world and we’re just living in it. Ohtani goes another five strong innings while launching a home run, and with breaking news of a trade that had been in the works, the guys take a deep dive into Ohtani’s career path he mapped out for himself and what could have been had he ended up with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Kyle Harrison’s next step irks Jared and Tyler, but sparks a debate over the best 1-2 pitching duos in Major League Baseball right now. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles get swept by Tampa Bay, leaving fans wondering: what’s next?

And lastly, Tyler goes head-to-head with Dallas in Family Feud as the two try to eclipse the 200-point mark.

00:00:00 - Rested and Ready To Roll

00:01:47 - Wally Pip Situation?? 

00:07:04 - Dallas Slanders Saugus 

00:12:54 -  Shohei Ohtani Almost Traded To The Rays?

00:47:52 - Kyle Harrison: The Next Great Brewers Project  

00:56:03 - Best 1-2 Pitching Combinations in Baseball 

01:00:08 - Orioles Swept By Tampa Bay, What’s Next?

01:24:10 - José Berríos Out For The Season 

01:36:03 -  Family Feud

01:50:43 - Award-Winning Nugs   

01:52:01 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 421: Hot start today as fire season has started in California. Dallas thanks to those that help keep his home and, more importantly, his bees safe. Tyler learns about the apiarist’s life before the guys dive deep into Jacob Misiorowski’s dominance this season. On the back of Misiorowski’s success, the Brewers find themselves atop the division once again with their division rival, the Chicago Cubs, in town. 

Tyler takes his shirt off in solidarity with the Tarps off movement taking the league by storm. Jay Hay brings back an old segment and delivers his hot, fresh award-winning nugs.

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Episode 420: A new era of Baseball is Dead has officially begun! Tyler Milliken has joined Jared, JayHay, and Dallas, and he’s bringing the smoke! A new era means new segments, including a rapid series of reactions from all the cross-town rivalry games from the past weekend of MLB.

Dallas and Tyler break down the revival of Zack Wheeler and the resurgence of Roki Sasaki. JayHay debuts a future award-winning segment: The Obituary. Lastly, Tyler does his all to win over the love and affection of Dallas as JayHay serves his hot, fresh nuggets after a long baseball weekend. 

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