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Baseball is Dead (MLB Podcast)
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An MLB podcast for both new and established fans, this show works to disprove the notion that baseball is "dead" and has been for years. Hosted by Jared Carrabis, Baseball is Dead covers the sport from top to bottom, analyzing different divisions, leagues and teams, all while curating the best guest list in baseball media.
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Episode 452: Trade Deadline Reactions
Yesterday01:23:11Tap to summarizeEpisode 452: The Trade Deadline has come and gone. Several franchises have made decisions that will alter the history of baseball. The Dodgers predictably acquired two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal and set the league ablaze. The guys discuss the ramifications of the deal, as well as the conspiracy theories it sparked across the league regarding a potential lockout. They go on to discuss the winners and losers of the trade deadline, including the Cubs’ spree on pitching, the Yankees’ modest acquisitions, and Luis Castillo heading to the South Side of Chicago. Get all your trade deadline reactions right here, and let us know who you think won or lost the 2026 trade deadline! 00:00:00 - Shoutout to the Trade Deadline Stream Viewers! 00:04:09 - Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers 00:27:15 - Winners & Losers of the Trade Deadline 00:41:12 - Jay Hay’s Parting Thoughts 00:47:23 - Reactions to the Yankees Deadline Moves 00:59:00 - Dallas vs. the Discourse 01:02:24 - The Cubs Pitching Spending Spree 01:11:36 - Tyler Stephenson Stays 01:13:01 - Jose Soriano Replaces Kevin Gausman 01:15:14 - The A’s Do Nothing 01:17:34 - Luis Castillo to the South Side 01:19:05 - Final Thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500: - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead 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
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Episode 451: Trade Deadline Preview
6d ago01:28:48Tap to summarizeEpisode 451: Trade Deadline Season has officially arrived! The guys chat about the A’s-Red Sox series that seemingly will never end and Jay Hay’s bot farm before diving deep into the MLB Trade Deadline. ESPN Insider Jeff Passan has said that Cy Young Award-winning Tarik Skubal is most likely being traded in the coming days. Each of the guys gives their preferred destination for the ace, as well as an interesting dark horse to keep an eye out for. The Dodgers remain the favorites for the services of the lefty. The guys discuss the potential fallout of the back-to-back champions landing the best pitcher in baseball. Would you hate it? Love it? Let us know in the comments! Dallas, Jared, Jay Hay, and Tyler all talk about the impending debut of Baseball Lifestyle 101 athlete Max Clark, as well as Blownin’ Some Horn for guys across the league. Don’t forget to tune back into our YouTube page for the 6-plus-hour MLB Trade Deadline livestream we will have going! Guests every hour and reactions to all the biggest deals happening on Deadline Day. August 3rd, starting at noon EST! 00:00:00 - The Series That Will Never End | Jay Hay’s Bot Farm 00:09:24 - Tyler Down 20 Pounds! Shoutout Awaken 180 00:12:09 - 2015 World Series Vibes in Sacramento | A’s vs. Red Sox 00:20:15 - Harrison Bader Out for the Season 00:23:26 - Baseball Lifestyle 101 Guy Max Clark Called Up 00:27:59 - Jeff Passan Says Tarik Skubal Is on the Move 00:39:45 - Trade Deadline Livestream Monday 00:42:06 - The Dodgers Most Likely to Land Skubal According to Kalshi Users 00:58:36 - We’ve Fired the Entire Social Team 01:00:33 - Blownin’ This Guy’s Horn 01:09:08 - Jay Hay Under Attack 01:12:05 - Random Trade Rumor Wrap-Up 01:15:54 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:20:48 - Final Thoughts Buy A Ticket For Section 10 Night! September 8th, Fenway Park, Be There. https://redsox.com/section10 NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500: - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code BID at https://www.Ridge.com/BID #Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 450: Christmas In July
1w ago02:06:35Tap to summarizeEpisode 450: A Baseball Is Dead Pantheon episode is in your feed. Jared, Justin, Dallas, and Tyler chat about Dallas’ performance on ‘Just The Nuts’ last night, in particular his sweet ride that takes him to and from the ballpark. All-Star stud outfielder Corbin Carroll joins the program as well to talk about the All-Star Game, Seattle music, and the art of the triple. On the opposite end of the spectrum are two pitchers discussed on today’s episode: Alek Manoah, who has been released by the Angels, and Shane Bieber, whose Savant page is more blue than the deep blue sea. The guys discuss whether either pitcher can bounce back to their former selves. Lastly, an all-time edition of BID Feud is here, with special guest Ellyn Carrabis joining the program! Jared’s mom enters the Thunderdome for a special feud on an amazing Wednesday edition of Baseball Is Dead. 00:00:00 - Dallas’ Scooter & Friendship With Former A’s 00:11:22 - Check Out Our Otto Lopez Interview! 00:14:16 - Corbin Carroll & A Carrabis Family Member Join The Show! 00:18:41 - Alek Manoah, Released 00:28:18 - Corbin Carroll Joins BID 01:01:02 - NL Player of the Month: CJ Abrams’ Heater & The Decision to Trade Him 01:09:52 - Shane Bieber’s Icy Baseball Savant 01:21:05 - Scoop Season Is Coming 01:23:16 - BID Family Feud 01:50:17 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:53:46 - Final Thoughts + Philadelphia Drama Buy A Ticket For Section 10 Night! September 8th, Fenway Park, Be There. https://redsox.com/section10 NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500: - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead 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
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Episode 449: Otto-Matic
1w ago02:11:04Tap to summarizeEpisode 449: The second half of the baseball season kicks off with a bang. Marquee matchups littered the weekend slate, including Yankees vs. Phillies, Dodgers vs. Mets, and Braves vs. Orioles. The guys talk about them all in their rapid weekend series recaps. Shohei Ohtani’s gambling scandal is the story that will not die. ESPN is releasing a brand-new 30 for 30 podcast on the Ohtani gambling scandal. The guys react to what could be a sport-altering story and imagine what the baseball world would look like if the worst-case scenario were true for the greatest baseball player of the modern era. All-Star Otto Lopez joins the show in an interview that Jared says will leave you loving the Marlins shortstop. He ranks his top Dominican players of all time, talks about trade rumors surrounding his name, and discusses the passion he plays with on the field. Lastly, the guys talk about the Hall of Fame ceremony and how poorly MLB schedules the day for the newest inductees. 00:00:00 - Trade Deadline Live Stream Coming at You Monday 00:03:08 - The Rookie Patch on the Move 00:18:34 - Weekend Series Recap | Astros vs. White Sox 00:19:21 - Blue Jays vs. Red Sox 00:20:35 - Yankees vs. Phillies 00:22:57 - Dodgers vs. Mets 00:26:30 - Rockies vs. Brewers 00:27:43 - Tigers vs. Royals 00:29:26 - Diamondbacks vs. Nationals 00:31:17 - Cubs vs. Pirates 00:33:30 - Braves vs. Orioles 00:35:45 - Angels vs. Giants 00:37:32 - Guardians vs. Rays 00:39:52 - Mariners vs. Rangers 00:43:09 - Padres vs. Marlins 00:44:18 - Reds vs. Cardinals 00:45:59 - Twins vs. A’s 00:53:11 - 30 for 30 on Shohei Ohtani’s Gambling Scandal 01:12:45 - NL MVP Update from Kalshi Users 01:18:44 - Otto Lopez Joins BID 01:50:01 - Hall of Fame Ceremony 01:55:15 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:58:47 - Final Thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500: - 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
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Episode 448: Get Off My Mound
2w ago01:31:39Tap to summarizeDallas Braden reacts to Kyle Freeland's "GET OFF MY MOUND" moment this week. Dallas dives into all of his meltdown moments he's had/witnessed over his playing career. What's the female equivelant to 'Tarps Off', so they can get in on the fun? Then we hear about which player's horn we'd like to blow. We do a deep dive into the trade deadline, and who the Brewers would rather have between Mason Miller & Tarik Skubal. Jared dishes on the latest Red Sox trade deadline rumors which include some big names. 00:00:00 Dallas Braden Reacts To Kyle Freeland's Incident 00:08:05 Dallas To Be Inducted To HOF 00:10:12 Dallas Braden's Influence On Kyle Freeland 00:20:00 What's The Biggest Meltdown You've Ever Witnessed? 00:34:50 Women's Tarps Off Movement 00:45:30 Executive Of The Year Odds via Kalshi 00:51:40 Blow This Guy's Horn 01:10:00 Early Trade Deadline Rumors 01:17:25 Jay Hay Nugs 01:20:51 Final Thoughts 01:26:00 Jared Reacts To Big Names Involved With Red Sox NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500: - 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
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Episode 447: Picking A Lane
2w ago01:19:48Tap to summarizeEpisode 447: The Trade Deadline is quickly approaching, and it’s time for teams to start making decisions on who is staying and who is going. Jared, Tyler, and Jay Hay break down the major pieces rumored to be on the move this trade deadline, including Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller, Jeremy Peña, and more. The guys discuss who should buy, who should sell, and what a realistic trade package for a player like Tarik Skubal would look like. The Blue Jays’ puzzling season has the crew wondering whether the team that was one out away from the World Series last year should start moving pieces for the future. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox are on the verge of tying and breaking their franchise record for wins in a row. Jared and Tyler reflect on the ride and share their feelings heading into a doubleheader. Jared learns about the grittiest player in baseball, and Max Fried’s return to the Bronx mound leads the guys to discuss how the Yankees can shore up their roster for another postseason run. Tune in again on Friday for a loaded BID including Family Feud, Blowing This Guy’s Horn, and more! 00:00:00 - Gregg Maddux Interview Out Now! 00:06:35 - Tarik Skubal Trade Buzz 00:21:09 - Mason Miller Trade Buzz 00:33:45 - Shea Bangeliers, Jeremy Peña, Reid Detmers? Who Do You Want At The Deadline? 00:43:45 - What Do The Blue Jays Do? 00:49:07 - Ruptured Testicles & Mound Incidents 00:52:10 - Red Sox Going For 15 Straight Wins 01:00:42 - Max Fried Returns 01:06:05 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:11:43 - Final Thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500: - 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 Buy A Ticket For Section 10 Night! September 8th, Fenway Park, Be There. https://redsox.com/section10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baseball Is Dead Bonus Episode: Greg Maddux
2w ago00:45:58Tap to summarizeBaseball Is Dead welcomes an inner-circle Hall of Famer to the show. Greg Maddux stops by and chats with the guys about his career, retired life, and tells great stories about his Hall of Fame teammates on the Atlanta Braves. NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500.- 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
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Episode 446: Judge-Sized Hole
2w ago02:20:58Tap to summarizeEpisode 446: The second half of the MLB season is officially underway. Winning streaks aplenty are coming out of theAll-Star break, highlighted by the Red Sox pushing their streak to 13 games in a row while seemingly making a push for Athletics star catcher Shea Langeliers. The guys recap every series since the break — from Pirates-Guardians toNationals-A’s and Dodgers-Yankees. They chat about every team and dive deep into the American League East. The injury to Yankees captain Aaron Judge has gripped the Yankees’ offense. Dallas asks whether it’s possible we don’t see Judge return this season and what that could mean for the Bronx Bombers. Jared discusses the disappointing season the defending American League champions, the Toronto Blue Jays, are having, as well as a pair of young pitchers who recently signed long-term extensions with their clubs. Tap into BID this week — we have a special interview with Greg Maddux dropping Tuesday! Hit subscribe and don’t miss our next episodes. 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Second Half of the Season | Red Sox Win 13 Games Win Streak 00:08:42 - Shea Bangeliers On The Move? 00:15:00 - Inner Circle Hall Of Fame Guest Coming Soon 00:20:32 - Weekend Series Recap | White Sox vs Blue Jays 00:21:53 - Pirates vs Guardians 00:23:13 - Braves vs Rangers 00:24:50 - Astros vs Orioles 00:26:25 - Brewers vs Marlins 00:27:20 - Phillies vs Mets 00:30:20 - Tigers vs Angels 00:35:28 - Cubs vs Twins 00:36:19 - Reds vs Rockies 00:37:32 - Nationals vs A’s 00:45:58 - Mariners vs Giants 00:48:50 - Cam Schlittler Doesn’t Get It 00:57:55 - Padres vs Royals 01:00:58 - Dodgers vs Yankees | Will We See Aaron Judge Again This Year? 01:15:46 - Blue Jays Blues 01:23:33 - Haircut & Beard Etiquette 01:26:07 - Yamamoto Goes Complete vs Yankees 01:40:36 - Shohei Ohtani & Will Smith Injuries 01:52:02 - Chase Burns, Locked Up | What’s Next For The Reds? 01:57:45 - Kyle Bradish Breaks Orioles Record 02:02:39 - Rintaro Sasaki, Decides To Stay in MLB 02:06:14 - Award-Winning Nugs 02:10:50 - Final Thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500.- https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead 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
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Episode 445: Walk-Off Walker
3w ago01:24:21Tap to summarizeEpisode 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 Join Tyler and Jared at Section 10 Night at Fenway Park! Buy Your Tickets For Eligibly For the Giveaway: https://redsox.com/section10 NEW BID MERCH & DONATE TO VENEZUELA RELIEF FUND BY BUYING A SHIRT RIGHT 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
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Episode 444: Sultans of Swat
3w ago01:53:39Tap to summarizeEpisode 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 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
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