Baseball is Dead (MLB Podcast)

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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