Baseball is Dead (MLB Podcast)

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

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

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

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

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

00:04:15 - Fine Dining at the 99 

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

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

00:49:51 - Paul Skenes Struggles in Houston  

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

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

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

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

01:32:30 - Padres DFA Nick Castellanos  

01:38:06 - Dallas’ MLB Money 

01:41:16 - Award-Winning Nugs 

01:44:13 - Final Thoughts 

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

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

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

00:00:00 - Ace Joins The Show 

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

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

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

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

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

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

01:01:56 - Show’em Some Love

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

01:18:09 - Award-Winning Nugs  

01:21:51 - Final Thoughts 

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

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

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

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

00:22:47 - Mets vs Marlins 

00:23:17 - Braves vs Reds 

00:24:30 - Cardinals vs Cubs 

00:25:49 - A’s vs Yankees 

00:32:49 - Dodgers vs Phillies  

00:34:04 - Diamondbacks vs Mariners 

00:36:11 - Red Sox vs Guardians  

00:37:43 - Orioles vs Blue Jays  

00:39:36 - Rays vs Angels

00:40:31 - Rockies vs Giants

00:41:42 - Pirates vs Twins 

00:42:49 - Rangers vs Royals

00:44:30 - Nationals vs Padres  

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

00:50:35 - AL Central 

00:57:30 - Time To Trade Skubal?  

01:07:19 - AL West   

01:13:31 - NL East 

01:22:09 - NL Central  

01:34:40 - NL West

01:35:00 - ABS Glitches 

01:44:22 - Award-Winning Nugs 

01:52:36 - Final Thoughts 

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

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

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

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

00:21:48 - Shohei Ohtani Numbness?

00:27:20 - Gerrit Cole’s Return  

00:33:52 - Yordan Álvarez Trade Rumors

00:37:22 - Munetaka Murakami All Star?

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

00:48:08 - Family Feud 

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

01:12:07 -  Final Thoughts 

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

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

00:00:00 - JTN + A’s Broadcast  

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

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

00:10:03 - 2026 Starting Pitcher Power Rankings  

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

00:31:23 - Cam Schlittler Dominates Again

00:47:37 - Early American League MVP Candidates  

00:51:23 - Most Valuable Athletic Update 

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

01:04:59 - Bat Dog Injury Incident   

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

01:15:55 - Show’em Some Love 

01:23:52 - Abner Uribe’s Celebration  

01:31:51 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:37:19 - Final Thoughts  

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