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  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 Support The Relief Efforts In Venezuela By Donating What You Can Through the Boston Red Sox Foundation: https://www.redsoxfoundation.org/donate/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 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 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  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

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 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 For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/BID 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 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