Baseball is Dead (MLB Podcast)

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! 00:00:00 - Vote Nick Kurtz   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   01:41:06 - Join the Baseball Is Dead Patreon! 01:42:30 - Bruce Meyer Joins BID   02:37:23 - Nugs 02:44:11 - 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 - Use Code Baseball For 50% Off Your 1st Year! Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BID at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #Ad Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/DEAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 01:20:44 - Final Thoughts | Join the BID Patreon! Link in the Description NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/DEAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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   NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID This episode of Baseball is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BID at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID Upgrade your wallet today! Get up to 40% off @Ridge during their Father’s Day Sale when you go to https://www.Ridge.com/BID #Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID Discover upgraded basics, fresh styles, and more at http://mackweldon.com . Plus, get 20% off your first order of $125 or more with code JARED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Support the Fight Against ALS: http://Cubs.com/alsauction NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BID at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #Ad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Support the Fight Against ALS: http://Cubs.com/alsauction NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10 For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/BID Upgrade your wallet today! Get up to 40% off @ Ridge during their Father’s Day Sale when you go to https://www.Ridge.com/BID #Ridgepod #Ad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10 This episode of Baseball is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10 Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BID at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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   NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10 Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/DEAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10 For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID This episode of Baseball is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/DEAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NL Cy Young Race continues to grow. Jared, Dallas, and Jay Hay all react to Jacob Misiorowski and Shohei Ohtani’s starts as well as talk about Ohtani addressing his offensive struggles. Injuries have started to affect 1st-place teams across the league. They also address what the Yankees will do to their rotation if everyone returns healthy. Finally, the guys touch on Gavin Sheets, Henry Bolte’s debut for the A’s, and of course, Family Feud to send you into the baseball weekend. NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball is Dead is on the eve of a new era! Jared, Dallas, and Justin all discuss the impending addition of Tyler Milliken to the panel. Dallas discusses his return to field-level while being the main color analyst for the A’s. Jared begins the dialogue on a loaded NL Cy Young race with superstars like Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani. Cal Raleigh and Ohtani finally snap their woes at the plate. The guys learn all about La Casa De Los Famosos. Justin has some questions about the San Francisco Giants outfield celebration and, as always, hot, fresh nugs to send us home. For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Raleigh is in the midst of a deep cold streak. The guys react to last year’s MVP Runner-Up struggles as well as the state of the American and National league division races. Jared reacts to the Yankees playing an over .500 baseball team. Jay Hay and Dallas remember Hall of Fame Manager Bobby Cox. And lastly, Jay Hay serves up hot Fresh Nuggets with some final thoughts from the crew to send you into the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared, Dallas and Justin marvel at and appreciate the brilliance of Paul Skenes — both what he did on Wednesday night as well as comparisons throughout baseball history. The guys also hit on the Cubs 14th straight win at home thanks to another walk-off and discuss just how the Cubs are doing it, as well as recent news like Cole Ragans leaving his start early before wrapping it up with a contentious Feud and delicious nuggets.  -Prime Time Paul -Go Cubs Go -Ragans Hurt -Andy Pages' Breakout -FAMILY FEUD! NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Framber Valdez gets tossed after throwing at Trevor Story following two absolute nukes, but was it retaliation or sign stealing? The guys break it all down, plus take a look at Matt Olson’s monster season and whether he can chase down Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP. - Framber Valdez Ejection - RIP John Sterling - Matt Olson NL MVP Odds - Carlos Correa Out For Season - NL Central Battle - Cristopher Sanchez Tongue Bath -Logan Webb Trade Destinations NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID This episode of Baseball is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the White Sox only 1.5 games back of the AL Central, Jared wears his ChiSox fandom proudly. We take a deep dive into what's gone wrong for the San Francisco Giants as they've fallen way short of expectations. The NL Central race is something to keep an eye on, plus Jared reacts to some potential Red Sox locker room turmoil. For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit http://Hims.com/BID Discover upgraded basics, fresh styles, and more at http://mackweldon.com Plus, get 20% off your first order of $125 or more with code JARED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The full crew is in place to give some much-needed love to the team with the best record in baseball: the Atlanta Braves. Jared's new White Sox fandom is revisited and the first Official Jersey Bet is agreed to between Jared and Jay Hay. The Feud returns after last week's hiatus, we've got nugs from across MLB's outstanding performers and a peek inside Dallas' cheating-plagued hometown fantasy league.  NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://www.kalshi.com/r/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared apologizes to Dallas for the beatdown by the Royals. Dallas has a theory about Shohei Ohtani's trophy room, and the guys react to Rob Thomson's firing and what that could mean for Alex Cora. Dog names, ABS Challenge ideas, and MORE. -Rob Thomson Fired -Jared Reacts Live To Garrett Crochet IL Stint -Shohei Enters Cy Young Discussion -Elly De La Cruz Is A Superstar -Alexei Ramirez Popped for PED's -Cam Schlittler Continues Dominance NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID Discover upgraded basics, fresh styles, and more at http://mackweldon.com . Plus, get 20% off your first order of $125 or more with code JARED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The baseball world reacts after Alex Cora gets fired and Dallas Braden has plenty to say about it. The guys break down manager hot seat odds around the league and try to predict where Cora ends up next. We also get into what’s going wrong with the Philadelphia Phillies right now, and Jared tells the full origin story of how he and Cora first connected. -Dallas Reacts To Cora Firing -Manager Hot Seat Odds -Next Cora Landing Spot -What's Wrong With The Phillies -Jared & Cora's Origin Story NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID This episode of Baseball is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared is at his breaking point with the Red Sox and considers trading in his fandom to be a White Sox fan. Meanwhile, Jared finds it weird that Juan Soto hasn't spoken to his teammates at all while injured. We cover Jose Soriano's hot start to the season and take a closer look at Munetaka Mirakami's rise in the AL Rookie of the Year race. -White Sox Jerry Era Has Begun -Soto's Silence -Jose Soriano Is Dominating -All Murakami Does Is Hit HRs -How Bad Are The Phillies? NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID Visit: cheershealth.com/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mets are spiraling after losing their 12th straight, so Jared and Dallas discuss whether there's an identity issue. Munetaka Murakami is proving to be the best signing of the offseason for the White Sox. The Atlanta Braves are back in the NL East hunt, and Drake Baldwin can take a lot of credit for it. Meanwhile, Jared has some kind words ahead of Cam Schlittler's start in Boston tomorrow night. -Mets Lose 12 In A Row -Murakami Madness -Braves Are Back -Jared Talks Schlittler Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/BID Discover upgraded basics, fresh styles, and more at http://mackweldon.com . Plus, get 20% off your first order of $125 or more with code JARED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fellas discuss the absurdity of Mike Trout trade conversations and why saying he should’ve forced his way out has always been detached from reality. We also chat about Shohei Ohtani’s pitching-only outing from Wednesday night, Sal Stewart’s blistering start and the potential NL Rookie of the Year race between him and Nolan McLean. And the boys’ Family Feud win streak meets its toughest challenge yet. -Sal Stewart Mania -Stephen A's Comments On Trout -Ohtani Sitting Not In Lineup During Starts -Padres Are Having A Blast -Family Feud NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Trout is looking like his old self after three home runs in two games. Dallas sheds some light on the player perspective with Jarren Duran's run-in with a fan. Kevin McGonigle is here for the long term in Detroit. It's fair to say Yoshinobu Yamamoto has entered the Cy Young discussion, as well as Alex Vesia's emotional night in Los Angeles. -Kevin McGonigle's Extension -Yamamoto Enters Cy Young Race -Duran Flips Off Fan -Mike Trout Is Back -The Struggling Mets NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID This episode of Baseball is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, the boys hit on Dallas’ A’s steamrolling through the Bronx and Queens including Nick Kurtz’s first homer of the season. Later on, Clem joins to take sides on Francisco Lindor and talk Mets. We also break down the insanity of Mason Miller’s season so far (can he make a run at the NL Cy Young?), assess the exact level of panic currently in Toronto and fill ourselves up with a weekend’s worth of nuggets on José Soriano, Jordan Walker and many more. Best last place team/worst first place team A’s revisit Blue Jays concern level Mason Miller discussion Mets/Lindor (includes Clem phone call) Nuggets Final thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/baseball #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys break down the Rockies hot start, AL West winner odds and where the value is right now, plus the return of Family Feud! -Rockies Are Rolling -AL West Winner Odds -The Nerd Bowl -Family Feud RETURNS NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/baseball #ad Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BID for $20 off your first purchase. Go to https://mackweldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code JARED. For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys break down a good ol’ fashioned donnybrook as tempers flare between Jorge Soler and Reynaldo López. We also dive into the massive 9-year contract extension for Konnor Griffin, take a look at early odds for NL Comeback Player of the Year, and of course, discuss one of the funniest moments of the week… a fan losing his pants going for a foul ball. Baseball is so back. -Fight Night In Anaheim -NL Comeback Player Of The Year Early Odds -Konnor Griffin Extended -Suns Out Buns Out -Jayhay Joins Pirates Bandwagon NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/baseball #ad Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BID for $20 off your first purchase. Go to https://mackweldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code JARED. For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Adell turned into a full-blown burglar, robbing THREE home runs in one game and putting on an absolute defensive clinic. We break down one of the wildest outfield performances you’ll ever see. We also get into Jared getting pulled over (yes, really), another frustrating injury update for Mike Trout, and whether the Pirates might actually be… good? RRRRAISE IT. -Jared Gets Pulled Over-Jo Adell’s Historic Game-Mike Trout Injured Again-Pirates Are Good?! -Jersey Bet Chronicles NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/baseball #ad Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BID for $20 off your first purchase. Go to https://mackweldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code JARED. For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things are already getting ugly for some teams. The guys break down the slow starts from the A’s and Red Sox and ask the question nobody wants to answer this early… who’s finishing with the worst record in baseball? - Konnor Griffin Called Up- 1-5 Starts for Jared & Dallas- Sandy Alcantara CG gem- Early Player Standouts- Rockies Ben Makes His Debut- Xander Returns To Fenway NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/baseball #ad Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BID for $20 off your first purchase. Go to https://mackweldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code JARED. For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 1 is in the books and the takes are already flying. Jared says the Red Sox stink, Dallas is all in on the Yankees, and Jay Hay breaks down just how ridiculous Shohei Ohtani continues to be. Early reactions, overreactions, and everything in between. - Blooper vs Dallas - Yankees Red Hot Start - Cody Ponce Injury - Shohei Being Shohei - Week 1 Overreactions - CB Bucknor Struggles - Andrew Painter Dominates In Season Debut - Dodgers No Hangover - Jayhay Nugs NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/baseball #ad Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BID for $20 off your first purchase. Go to https://mackweldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code JARED. For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/BID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE #400 - BID IS BACK with season predictions! -MVPs -ROYs -Cy Young Awards -Wild Card & Division Winners -World Series Winners -ABS System Reaction NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/BID This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/baseball #ad Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BID for $20 off your first purchase. Go to https://mackweldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code JARED. For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/BID 0:00 - WE’RE BACK 6:06 - BID MERCH 13:30 - Just The Nuts 18:10 - Season Predictions 22:05 - AL MVP 31:27 - AL Cy Young 34:41 - AL ROY 39:45 - AL MOY 48:00 - AL CPOY 54:48 - NL MVP 59:22 - NL Cy Young 1:09:00 - NL ROY 1:15:13 - NL MOY 1:19:10 - NL CPOY 1:28:00  - WC & Division Winners 1:57:00 - Tony V Comments 2:06:10 - World Series Predictions 2:22:00 - ABS System Reaction 2:34:00 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Konnor Griffin is 19 years old, has yet to reach Double-A, and the Pirates need to extend him NOW. -Konnor Griffin Two HR’s, Extension Talks -PCA Dodgers Fans Comments -Roki Sasaki Slow Start -More Skubal Team USA Reaction -Stanton Can’t Open Chips 👎  -Family Feud Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/baseball #ad 0:00 - Skubal Reaction 4:43 - Trea Turner Snub 6:28 - PCA Comments 16:33 - Roki Sasaki 20:00 - Konnor Griffin 35:29 - Stanton Injury 44:32 - Family Feud 55:36 - Cy Young Hindsight 1:08:54 - Chris Sale Ext 1:12:42 - Alek Manoah 1:23:52 - Max Scherzer 1:25:42 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome back Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick for his third BID appearance! -Negro Leagues Influence In WBC -Revival Of Indianapolis Clowns -Success Of Banana Ball / Jesse Cole -Museum Expansion Project -MLB Expansion / NLB Team Names Pitch For The Future - https://www.nlbm.com/donations/pitch-for-the-future/ “A donation of just $5 will help expand the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for fresh collections, expanded exhibits, new traveling exhibits, and a rotating gallery that will focus on race and sports history. In short, you’ll ensure that the legends who helped define the game are honored, not just in memory, but in a space that reflects their impact.” 0:00 - Welcome Back Bob Kendrick 0:55 - WBC / Negro Leagues 12:26 -Revival Of Indianapolis Clowns 31:15 - NLBM Expansion 34:25 - Thank You Mr. Kendrick 40:04 - MLB Expansion, Negro Leagues Names? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got our first look at ABS during spring training games and we’re discussing our first impressions. -ABS Reaction -Tarik Skubal One Start For Team USA -Jeff Kent Vs A-Rod -Ohtani Comments On WBC Pitching -Mike Trout Playing CF -Honus Wagner $5M Card Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/BID and use promo code BID at checkout. 0:00 - Bob Kendrick 1:16 - ABS 23:04 - Jeff Kent 33:25 - Ohtani Pitching WBC 36:30 - Mike Trout CF 59:26 - Tarik Skubal 1:04:00 - Rhys Hoskins 1:08:56 - Honus Wagner Card 1:14:54 - Team USA 1:19:17 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reacting to the stunning Tony Clark scandal that led to his resignation as MLBPA executive director. -Tony Clark Reaction -Kris Bryant Chronic Back Injury -Pablo López TJ Surgery -Joe Ryan On Trade Block -Jazz Eyes 50/50 -Brusdar Grateful -Family Feud Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu 0:00 - Dallas’s Balls 2:22 - Section 10 7:49 - Tony Clark 32:15 - Kris Bryant 51:33 - Pablo López 58:28 - Jazz 50/50 1:04:49 - Max Scherzer 1:05:29 - Brusdar Graterol 1:06:43 - Family Feud 1:26:32 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catching up with back-to-back AL Manager of the Year Stephen Vogt! -Celebrity Family Feud -15.5-Game Division Comeback -Getting To Manage José Ramírez -Lessons Learned From Managers -Players To Watch Early -Vogt’s Final AB Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu 0:00 - Stephen Vogt 0:30 - Experience With A’s / BoMel & Kotsay 4:00 - Managing Against Players He Played With 6:15 - Favorite Parts Of Cleveland 7:25 - Managing José Ramírez 10:08 - 15.5-Game Division Comeback 14:47 - Players To Watch 16:43 - Manny Ramirez 17:59 - Family Feud 31:00 - Stephen Vogt’s Final AB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryce Harper calls Dave Dombrowksi’s comments about his performance “wild” and we agree. -Harper Trade On The Table? -Seager Vs Semien Beef -Mets Clubhouse Drama Update -Machado, Harper Dodgers Comments -TV Strike Zone Changes -JJ Bleday’s Bidets Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/BID Start your business today with the industry’s best business partner, Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/dead 0:00 - Spring Training 2:38 - Bryce Harper 17:40 - Seager / Semien 25:37 - Mets Clubhouse 36:30 - Salary Cap 54:00 - TV Strike Zone 58:25 - Chris Sale 1:05:20 - Schwarber / Castellanos 1:13:57 - BID Merch 1:17:22 - Bleday’s Bidets 1:24:04 - Jayhay Nuggs 1:27:52 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re reacting to the Phillies releasing Nick Castellanos as well as the beer in dugout saga. -Not The End For Castellanos? -Verlander Reunion With Tigers -Chris Getz / Luisangel Acuña -Lindor, Holliday & Carroll Injuries -Fragile Braves Rotation -Family Feud Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Ultra is the ultimate guilt-free pouch — delivering instant focus and mental clarity, without nicotine or caffeine. New customers can use code 'BID' to get 15% off at https://TakeUltra.com. 0:00 - Nick Castellanos 19:09 - Justin Verlander 26:11 - Family Feud 38:38 - Lindor Injury 40:48 - Jackson Holliday 46:50 - Jordan Montgomery 49:34 - Braves Rotation 52:52 - Chris Getz 1:03:37 - Jayhay Nuggs 1:08:16 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Super Bowl is over which means it’s officially baseball season. Welcome. -Baseball Szn -Super Bowl Recap -Brendan Donovan Trade -Caleb Durbin Trade -Goldschmidt Back With NYY -Skubal Wins Record Arb Case -Clase New Info On Scandal Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://deleteme.com/BID and use promo code BID at checkout. 0:00 - Super Bowl / Baseball Szn 14:40 - Pirates Sign Marcell Ozuna  25:56 - Red Sox Trade For Caleb Durbin 44:18 - Mariners Trade For Brendan Donovan 52:43 - Goldschmidt Re-Signs With Yankees 1:07:12 - Skubal Wins Arb Case 1:31:12 - Clase New Info Gambling Scandal 1:39:24 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tigers cement themselves as the team to beat in the AL Central after giving Framber Valdez a 3-Year, $115M deal. -Valdez Reaction, DET Rotation -Red Sox Sign IKF -White Sox Bidets -Family Feud -Pirates Sign Urquidy -Super Bowl Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad  0:00 - Framber Valdez 28:33 - CWS Bidets 36:30 - IKF 42:12 - Trey Mancini 42:30 - Carlos Santana 45:40 - Family Feud 59:15 - Jon Heyman 1:00:05 - José Urquidy 1:02:39 - Jayhay Nuggs 1:07:45 - 3B Top 10 List 1:11:10 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The A’s future looks bright as they to continue to lock up their young stars. -A’s Extend Wilson, Kurtz Next? -Suárez 1-Year With Reds Reaction -Arráez Only Gets 1-Year Deal -Skubal Arb Pettiness -WBC Player Insurance Denials -Here Comes Baseball Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Go to https://MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code JARED. 0:00 - Here Comes Ball 1:52 - Dallas’s Guest 3:26 - Jacob Wilson 28:07 - Eugenio Suárez 46:28 - Luis Arráez 1:01:00 - Skubal Arb 1:10:13 - Ohtani WBC 1:13:30 - Insurance Denials 1:23:38 - Jayhay Nuggs 1:28:32 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Judge will repeat as the cover athlete on MLB The Show ’26. -Why Never Mike Trout? -Free Agents Still Remaining -Top Starting Pitchers In Baseball -Dallas’s AEW Twin -Where Does Eugenio Suárez Go? Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/dead Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://deleteme.com/BID and use promo code BID. 0:00 - Dallas’s Twin 6:06 - Merch 13:52 -Free Agents 23:08 -Top Starters 47:11 -Judge Cover 56:23 - Trout No Cover 1:03:30 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brand new Miami Marlins player Pete Fairbanks joins BID! -Choosing The Marlins -Experience In Free Agency -Short-Term Contracts Trend -Bullpen Roles -Lockout Concern -Pitching Philosophy -Marlins Young Talent Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu 0:00 - Pete Fairbanks joins BID! 4:00 - Choosing Marlins / Free Agency 9:10 - Kyle Tucker’s Short-Term, High AAV Contract 12:15 - Offseason Adjustments 17:45 - Benefits Of Miami 19:40 - Lockout Concern 21:45 - Bullpen Roles 26:30 - Dodgers Free Agency 30:26 - Hot Tub Time Machine 36:00 - Clubhouse Vibes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

José Ramírez took potentially the biggest hometown discount of all-time and will most likely play the rest of his career in Cleveland. -J-Ram First Ballot HOF? -MacKenzie Gore To Rangers -Framber Valdez Still Unsigned -No Interest In Giolito? -Dallas Has Never Shoveled Snow Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/BID 0:00 - Snow 4:48 - J-Ram Extension 29:57 - Gore Trade 41:18 - Framber Still Unsigned 54:29 - No Interest In Giolito? 1:02:05 - Jayhay Nuggs 1:06:41 - Dallas Can’t Shovel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mets saved their offseason in a matter of a week and we’re calling Barstool Clem (@TheClemReport) for his take on the moves. -Mets Add Peralta, Robert Jr. & Bichette -Yankees Sign Bellinger -Beltrán & Jones Elected To HOF -All-Time Family Feud -Cy Young Hindsight Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu 0:00 - Mets Save Offseason 37:57 - Bellinger Signs 50:55 - HOF Elects 1:00:14 - Family Feud 1:16:13 - Cy Young Hindsight 1:37:40 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Milwaukee Brewer Sal Frelick makes his BID debut! -Playing In Northeast / Boston College -Competitiveness Outweighing Talent -MLB Adjustments / Routine -Relationship With Pat Murphy -Player Role Models, Past & Current -Postseason Experience -NLCS Game 1 Catch / Double Play Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu 0:00 - Sal Frelick 3:07 - College Offers, BC Only 4:05 - Playing In New England 10:30 - Competitiveness Breeds Confidence 14:55 - Learning Routine, Making Adjustments 21:15 - Player Profile 22:30 - Role In Lineup 24:05 - Relationship Pat Murphy 26:10 - Role Models In League 29:03 - Pitcher He’d Want To Face 29:54 - Postseason Experiences 31:40 - Insane Catch/Double Play NLCS Game 1 33:15 - How To Get Over The Hump 35:35 - 2025 Roberto Clemente Award Nomination 36:52 - MLB Top 100 List 37:32 - Hot Tub Time Machine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices