Baseball is Dead (MLB Podcast)

Episode 445: All-Star Festivities lit up Philadelphia and gave us potentially one of the best Home Run Derbies of all time. The new rules and format changes are put under the microscope as Jared, Tyler, Jay Hay, and Dallas share their love for the updates and the improvements to Netflix’s presentation.

The American League’s 4-0 victory over the National League turned out to be a surprising snoozer of an All-Star Game. Cody Bellinger took home MVP honors, but not before Dallas made his case for the only player who reached base twice in the game: Shea Langeliers.

The guys also break down a story that dropped in The Athletic involving a frequent listener of the show, along with their first-half MVP and Cy Young winners. Tap in for Jay Hay’s Hot Fresh Award-Winning nugs, and tune in Friday for BID Feud and a full look around every division in baseball at the conclusion of the first half of the season.

00:00:00 - Home Run Derby Reactions

00:21:53 - Dallas’s Shea Langeliers MVP Campaign

00:24:38 - The Rocket and Barry

00:26:53 - The Rocket and The Kid

00:30:20 - Cody Bellinger All-Star MVP

00:30:48 - The Haters Are the Motivators?

00:47:12 - A Quote From All-Star Media Day

00:53:46 - Back Update From Tyler

00:55:31 - First Half Cy Young & MVP Winners

01:15:46 - Award-Winning Nugs | Sign Up For The BID Patreon! Link Below

01:17:32 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 444: Welcome to the start of the 2026 All-Star Break. It’s been a long and winding road for every team, but who or what has been the biggest surprise from the first half of the season? The guys discuss plenty of surprises, including the Chicago White Sox in a prime playoff position despite low preseason odds and the Pittsburgh Pirates boasting the second-best offense in baseball.

Jared and the guys share their Home Run Derby selections before Jared heads to Media Day in Philadelphia. Jay Hay, Dallas, and Tyler stick around to talk about how sweep-happy the league was in its final series before the break. They also chat about the draft that took place this weekend. Check out our interviews with three of the top four picks from this year’s draft on the Baseball Is Dead YouTube page!

They wrap up the show talking about JJ Wetherholt getting a bag to stay in St. Louis, and Dallas shouts out the efforts of now-former A’s pitching coach Scott Emerson. Tune in to a Monday edition of BID, and stick around for Wednesday morning’s recap of the All-Star Game!

00:00:00 - Biggest Surprises From the First Half of the Season

00:16:22 - Home Run Derby Predictions & Picks

00:27:30 - Jamie Moyer & Cam Schlittler

00:36:51 - A Weekend of Sweeps

01:00:25 - An Athletics Update

01:05:47 - Guardians Claim Their Own Sweep

01:07:54 - MLB Draft Reactions

01:25:51 - JJ Wetherholt Gets the Extendo

01:31:16 - Dallas Gets Cheesy For a Former Coach

01:36:13 - Award-Winning Nugs & Final Thoughts

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Episode 443: Dallas, Jay Hay, Jared, and Tyler react to a loaded week of news in the baseball world. Surefire Hall of Famer Justin Verlander has announced his retirement at the end of the 2026 season. Dallas reflects on one of the greatest pitchers he ever shared the diamond with, what Verlander’s career means, and the end of a bygone era for starting pitchers.

Jared Jones became the latest pitcher to be pulled in the midst of a perfect game. Jared and Jay Hay dive deep into why they believe it was the right decision for both the Pirates and the Marlins. Yankees announcer Michael Kay found himself in hot water after reporting that Anthony Volpe would not be moving positions.

The wait is over, BID Family Feud is back with another special guest rounding out the four-person battle, and the platinum player, Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson, joins the show to catch up with the crew and talk about the Home Run Derby.

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00:02:24 - Justin Verlander Retiring at the End of the Season

00:18:00 - Jared Jones Pulled During Perfection

00:28:01 - Dylan Cease’s AL Cy Young Chase

00:35:19 - Anthony Volpe Second Base Reports

00:46:52 - Matt Olson Joins BID

01:05:11 - Family Feud | Feat. KFC

01:31:10 - Same Ol' Mets

01:50:35 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:54:24 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 442: Midweek BID’s never disappoint. Tyler is powering through a devastating back injury to join the show, rocking a posture straight out of Playboy magazine.

The MLB Draft looms this Sunday, and the guys break down who’s projected to go first overall. Plenty of the top names have already been guests on Baseball Is Dead, so don’t be surprised if the crew goes live to watch their guys get drafted.

Jared shouts out loyal BID listener Cam Schlittler, the crew recaps Ryan O’Hearn’s monster 10-RBI performance, and they speculate on just how high Shohei Ohtani can climb on the all-time home run list.

00:00:00 - Jeff Passan and Pat McAfee

00:01:44 - Tyler Blew His Back Out

00:06:49 - MLB Draft This Weekend | Who’s Going 1st Overall?

00:12:37 - Thanks For Listening Cam Schlittler

00:18:25 - Ryan O’Hearn’s 10-RBI Game

00:26:47 - Konnor Griffin Injured

00:31:35 - Shohei Ohtani Joins The 300 Home Run Club

00:41:51 - Tarik Skubal, Up Close vs Athletics

00:44:37 - Blowin’ This Guy’s Horn

00:54:16 - Final Thoughts + Award-Winning Nugs + A Colonoscopy Story

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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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