Episode 443: Platinum Player

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. 00:00:00 - Sign Up For Our Patreon! Deserted Island Album Draft Coming Today! 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 NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices