Baseball is Dead (MLB Podcast)

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Baseball Is Dead Episode 313: Baseball Is Back! (feat. Mookie Betts)

2025-03-1801:27:19

Baseball is back, Mookie’s on the pod, and we’re debuting brand new looks! -Interview With Mookie Betts -Joe Leaves BID, Thank You Joe! -Dodgers / Cubs First Game -Joey Gallo Pitching -Skenes MORE New Pitches? -Injury News Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/baseball and get on your way to being your best self. 0:00 - Brand New Look 12:21 - Mookie Betts 18:46 - Thanks To Mookie 20:05 - Joe Gone! 24:33 - Baseball Begins! 34:34 - Dodgers / Cubs 42:49 - Joey Gallo Pitching 1:01:05 - Skenes MORE New Pitches? 1:09:14 - Injury News 1:17:29 - 2025 Projections 1:20:32 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Bonus Episode: Andrew McCutchen

2025-03-1417:03

Andrew McCutchen sits down with Baseball Is Dead to talk about being a veteran leader in the clubhouse, the changes in the game from his rookie debut until now, and his favorite moments in baseball history. Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 312: Vladdy Jr. Turns Down >$500M

2025-03-1301:28:21

Vladdy Jr turned down over $500M from the Blue Jays and we’re breaking down whether it was the right move. -Vladdy Jr -Tetas Hats Pulled -Barry Bonds On Ohtani (via @allthesmokeprod) -Giolito To The IL -Family Feud -Cy Young Hindsight Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com Try VIIA! https://viia.co/BID and use code BID! 0:00 - Intro 0:19 - Colors Going Crazy 1:07 - Joe’s Here! 9:11 - Giolito To The IL 13:24 - No Dallas Today 17:37 - Vladdy Turns Down Over $500M 36:17 - Barry Bonds On Ohtani 41:47 - Tetas Hat Pulled 48:57 - Family Feud 59:01 - CY Young Hindsight 1:24:44 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 311: Gerrit Cole's Elbow Injury (feat. Lawrence Butler)

2025-03-1001:29:52

It looks like Gerrit Cole will need TJ and be out for the 2025 MLB season. -Lawrence Butler Interview + Extension -Gerrit Cole Elbow Injury -Another Aaron Judge Year Wasted? -Who Will Win The AL East? -Rays Selling The Team? Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com 0:00 - It’s Monday 0:59 - Jerry’s Project 2:59 - New Puppy 6:40 - Dallas Out 9:20 - Opening Day Stream 11:03 - Gerrit Cole Injury 47:11 - Lawrence Butler 1:09:29 - Thanks To The Law Dawg 1:10:45 - Rays Getting Sold? 1:21:43 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 310: Spring Training Recap (feat. Vinnie Pasquantino)

2025-03-0602:08:18

After a full interview with Vinnie Pasquantino it’s safe to say we’ve found the funniest dude in baseball. -Sitdown With Vinnie P -Expectations for deGrom -Justin Turner Rips Mariners -Meeting Mason Miller -Roki Sasaki Debut -Crochet K% + Extension Talk Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BASEBALL and get on your way to being your best self. 0:00 - Spring Training Recap 12:00 - Slab Lab Launch 16:17 - Vinnie Pasquantino Interview 40:24 - Thanks To Vinnie P 49:50 - deGrom Expectations 1:02:49 - Justin Turner Rips Mariners 1:27:38 - Meeting Mason Miller 1:32:03 - Jayhay’s Pirates Hat 1:35:38 - Roki Sasaki Debut 1:40:31 - Crochet’s K% 1:45:20 - Jared’s Fat Friend 1:51:45 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead: Paul Skenes Interview

2025-03-0201:01:12

The BID crew sits down with the filthiest pitcher on the planet, Paul Skenes. -PAUL SKENES INTERVIEW -Convo With Lawrence Butler -Meeting Mason Miller -Ohtani First AB Homer -Name Three Players On The Marlins -LIVE Family Feud Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Top Player Interviews 5:49 - Shoutout Underdog 8:50 - Opening Day Approaching 9:49 - Paul Skenes Interview 21:56 - Thanks To Paul Skenes 22:45 - Meeting Mason Miller 28:39 - Family Feud Tease 30:21 - Ohtani First AB Homer 34:59 - News & Notes 35:42 - Skubal Hitting 100+ MPH 36:36 - Sandy Alcantara 100+ MPH 38:30 - Jack Leiter Velocity 39:55 - Corbin Carroll MVP Candidate 42:02 - Family Feud 59:23 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Bonus Episode: Live From Phoenix Part 1

2025-03-0201:14:40

We’re live from Phoenix, AZ recapping the first part of our Spring Training trip! -Dodgers, Royals & Pirates Camp -Jared Battles During Skenes Interview -Thousands Of Fans At Dodgers Camp -Bobby Witt Jr. Convo -Mookie Betts Convo -Knuckleball.com Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code BID at shopmando.com! #mandopod #ad 0:00 - Live From Phoenix 3:42 - Pirates Camp 5:50 - Skenes Interview 11:18 - Pod Break 11:40 - Joey’s Impressions 12:37 - Dodgers Camp 17:00 - Jayhay’s Impressions 19:22 - Dodgers Clubhouse 27:22 - Royals Camp 31:19 - Tampa Crack House 32:10- WAR Games 34:20 - A’s Camp Tomorrow 37:18 - Pirates Skipper 38:30 - Knuckleball.com 46:15 - Spring Training Origin 55:05 - Mookie Betts Convo 59:20 - Aroldis Champan 1:02:15 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 309: Red Sox Drama

2025-02-1902:00:35

The drama in Red Sox camp continues after Triston Casas says third base is Devers’ position. -Red Sox Drama -No Deal For Vladdy Jr -ABS In Spring Training Games -Wild Family Feud -1997 Cy Young Hindsight Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/baseball and get on your way to being your best self. 0:00 - Family Feud Drama 9:18 - Triston Casas Comments 28:39 - No Deal For Vladdy Jr 41:36 - ABS In Spring Training 49:52 - 2020 MLB Re-Draft 1:11:40 - Family Feud 1:31:45 - 1997 Cy Young Hindsight 1:54:03 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 308: Mike Trout Moving To Right Field

2025-02-1701:50:291

Mike Trout is moving to right field to preserve his health and we’re officially getting old. -Trout Playing RF -Skenes Trying New Pitches -Devers Says “No” To DH -More Bregman Reaction -Spring Training Storylines -Kershaw Re-Signs Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com 0:00 - Spring Training Storylines 8:20 - Bregman Reaction 25:12 - Trout Playing RF 56:12 - Skenes New Pitches 1:09:00 - Kershaw Re-Signs 1:24:50 - Devers Says “No” To DH 1:39:30 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 307: Big Market Red Sox Are Back, Sign Alex Bregman

2025-02-1301:48:13

The Red Sox have restored their status as a big market team after going out and signing Alex Bregman to a 3-year, $120M contact. -Red Sox Sign Bregman -Rendon Out “Long Term” (feat. Max) -Bregman at 2B Or 3B? -Stroman “No Show” For Workouts -Devin Williams Shaves Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com 0:00 - Red Sox Sign Bregman 29:58 - Rendon Out “Long-Term” 58:14 - Stroman “No Show” 1:16:25 - Devin Williams Shaves 1:30:10 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 306: It's Baseball Season

2025-02-1001:53:18

The Big Game has come and gone which means it’s officially baseball season! -Opening Day Festivities -Umpire Pat Hoberg Fired -Moncada Replacing Rendon -2006 MLB Re-Draft -Dodgers Re-Sign Kiké -Ippei 57 Month Sentence Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com Try VIIA! https://viia.co/BID and use code BID! 0:00 - Baseball Season 30:00 - Umpire Fired 41:02 - Moncada / Angels 1:03:11 - Dodgers / Kiké 1:04:05 - 2006 MLB Re-Draft 1:35:54 - Guess That Player 1:37:54 - Cookin’ With Joe 1:40:24 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 305: The Polar Bear Returns

2025-02-0601:44:251

The Polar Bear has returned to New York completing an all-time offseason for the Mets. -Mets Offense -Bregman Landing Spot -Cubs Sign Brasier -O’s Sign Laureano -Pirates Offseason -Arenado / Red Sox -Family Feud Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com 0:00 Intro 1:20 Pete Alonso Returns To Mets 17:06 Do Mets Have Best Top 5? 29:30 Predicting Bregman’s Landing Spot 33:30 Ryan Brasier Signs With Cubs 36:30 Ramon Laureano Signs With O’s 39:00 Dallas’ Take On Pirates Off-season 41:50 Arenado Linked To Red Sox Trade 47:40 Family Feud 1:04:00 JayHay Cy Young Convo (Roger Clemens/Johan Santana) 1:28:30 Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 304: Bregman's "Best Fit"

2025-02-0301:48:23

It’s another week of Bregman free agency and we’re narrowing down his “best fit” based on numbers, rumors & recent transactions. -Blue Jays Sign Scherzer -Tigers Sign Jack Flaherty -Bregman “Best Fit” -Truck Day -More Transactions -’21 MLB Re-Draft Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Spring Training 2:30 - Players On Social 14:30 - Truck Day 15:30 - Bregman’s “Best Fit” 33:10 - Flaherty To Tigers 47:39 - Jays Sign Scherzer 56:20 - More Transactions 1:04:41 - ’21 MLB Re-Draft 1:34:43 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 303: Building A Team To Beat The Dodgers

2025-01-2901:52:38

It’s a slow news week so we’re trying a new exercise where we build a team to beat the Dodgers. -Building A Team To Beat The Dodgers -Salary Cap Discussions -How Will Pirates Handle Skenes? -Family Feud -MVP Hindsight Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com 0:00 - Intro 2:18 - Beat The Dodgers 27:55 - Salary Cap 39:45 - News & Notes 1:01:05 - Family Feud 1:15:36 - MVP Hindsight 1:38:35 - Guess That Player 1:45:55 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 302: 11-Year Old Rejects Pirates Offer, Right Decision?

2025-01-2702:02:24

The 11-year old who pulled the 1/1 Skenes patch has rejected the Pirates offer and we’re looking at his decision monetarily. -Dallas Pulls A Debut Patch -Mets Fan Fest -Cubs Trade For Pressly -Braves Sign Jergy -Mahomes Vs Brady -HOF Elections -1991 MLB Re-Draft Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com 0:00 - Intro 4:08 - Skenes Patch Offer 27:15 - Football 34:58 - Jergy To Braves 47:21 - Pressly To Cubs 57:32 - Mets Fan Fest 1:07:50 - HOF Elections 1:18:00 - 1991 Re-Draft 1:56:47 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 301: The Dodgers Are Driving People INSANE

2025-01-2001:51:45

The Dodgers are playing the game at a different level and it’s making everyone lose their minds. -BREAKING: Santander To Toronto -Dodgers Breaking People’s Brains -Tanner Scott To LA + Sasaki -1992 MLB Re-Draft -Winker Re-Signs With Mets, Pete Gone? Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp: BetterHelp.com/baseball 0:00 - Good News/Bad News 1:28 - Joe’s ‘Ders 5:00 - Jared’s Apology 7:56 - Dodgers Breaking Brains 41:10 - 1992 MLB Re-Draft 47:11 - Breaking News 59:30 - Back To Re-Draft 1:18:16 - Jesse Winker 1:30:52 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Emergency Podcast: Roki Sasaki Signs With Dodgers

2025-01-1801:14

Roki Sasaki signed with the Dodgers and the best team in baseball has added yet another potential superstar. Emergency Podcast out now! Use promo code "Jared" to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHApu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 300: RIP Bob Uecker

2025-01-1601:58:55

Legendary voice of the Brewers and Baseball HOFer Bob Uecker passed away today and we’re paying our respects. -RIP Bob Uecker -Roki Sasaki Finalists -Pete Alonso Rumors -Influx Of Two-Way Players -Family Feud -Cy Young Hindsight Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com 0:00 - RIP Bob Uecker 13:09 - Jared’s NFL Picks 23:02 - Re-Draft Moving 24:00 - Guess That Player 27:22 - Sasaki Finalists 46:00 - Pete Alonso 54:42 - International Class 1:06:36 - Family Feud 1:20:38 - Cy Young Hindsight 1:43:40 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 299: Jerry Pigskin

2025-01-1301:43:59

Jerry Pigskin went 5-0 in his NFL Wild Card picks over the weekend and is threatening to make it 6-0 tonight. -JP Goes 5-0 -Orioles Plan -Two-Time TJ Guys -Alonso Make Offer To Mets -Listener Questions Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - Jerry Pigskin 8:19 - Hoffman / Blue Jays 19:20 - Orioles Plan 30:23 - Two-Time TJ Guys 42:58 - Alonso Makes Offer 50:19 - Listener Questions 1:35:08 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 298: A's Extend Brent Rooker

2025-01-0802:18:29

Brent Rooker is returning to the A’s on a 5-year, $60 million deal and Dallas is loving it. -A’s Retain Rooker -Verlander’s Swan Song -Jared NFL WC Picks -Vladdy Jr. Next Team? -Arráez To NYY? -2004 Re-Draft -1997 MVP Hindsight Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus cash AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu BID MERCH: baseballisdeadmerch.com 1:30 ROOKER BACK WITH A’S 17:50 VERLANDER’S SWAN SONG 35:30 JARED PREDICTS NFL WILD CARD WKD 43:35 UNDERDOG AD READ 44:45 GAVIN LUX & KIM HYE-SEONG 56:00 VLADDY JR NEXT DESTINATION? 1:04:45 LUIS ARRAEZ TO YANKEES? 1:09:00 2004 MLB RE-DRAFT 1:45:45 FAMILY FEUD 1:55:35 JAYHAY MVP TAKEAWAY? GRIFFEY JR & LARRY WALKER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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