Mike Trout wants to stay with Angels, stating that requesting a trade would be “taking the easy way out.” We’re talking about why he doesn’t want to leave and why he’s so heavily scrutinized for wanting to stay. Spring training is here and we still have tons of free agents without jobs. Snell, Montgomery, Chapman, and Bellinger are all still looking for a home in 2024. We’re talking about where they might go and why it’s taking so long. Manfred announced his 5-year retirement tour and proposed a...
Feb 19, 2024•2 hr 23 min
Jose Altuve signed a 5-year extension with the Astros which will presumably keep him in Houston for the rest of his playing career. We talk about how this might influence Alex Bregman’s decision in his upcoming free agency campaign. Kershaw is returning to the Dodgers and we’re talking about what we can realistically expect from him production-wise moving forward. We also have Billy Eppler’s suspension and how this may change “phantom IL” rules, Josh Hader’s comments on why he wouldn’t go more t...
Feb 12, 2024•2 hr 36 min
Bobby Witt Jr. just got BREADED UP by the Royals to the tune of 11 years and $288.8M and you get our live reaction! We’re also reacting to the Orioles being on the come up after acquiring Corbin Burnes shortly after Peter Angelos sold the team to David Rubenstein. RDT joins the show to convey the vibe amongst Orioles fans after their best week of news in a very long time. Vladdy Jr was named MLB The Show’s next cover athlete and Dallas is answering for saying that Ronnie was all but a forgone co...
Feb 05, 2024•2 hr 22 min
It’s a meaty Monday episode and today we’re reacting to the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Class! We talk about the flaws in the voting system and why we would’ve liked to see more players elected. We’re checking in on free agent rumors, specifically Montgomery, Snell, and Bellinger. Dallas returns from shoulder surgery and joins the show just in time for Jayhay’s 1948 MVP Hindsight segment, Storytime with Joe, and our Boston Red Sox Mt. Rushmore. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you next week! If...
Jan 29, 2024•2 hr 42 min
Anthony Rendon set the baseball world on fire this weekend when he made comments about wanting less games during the MLB season. Jared discusses his viral tweet on the matter, we break down Papelbon’s response, and we get Max’s thoughts on another media shitstorm for the Angels. Josh Hader signed the most lucrative deal for a relief pitcher in baseball history so we call up Tex to get his thoughts on the ridiculously stacked Astros bullpen. We round out the episode with 1972 MVP Hindsight and th...
Jan 22, 2024•2 hr 31 min
Marcus Stroman signed with the Yankees despite a rocky track record with their fans and members of their organization. We talk about whether it’s a good fit and the chip on Stroman’s shoulder that could motivate him to prove it in New York. We also have Imanaga signing with the Cubs, Alex Anthopoulos’ extension with the Braves, Blake Snell rumors, the state of the Red Sox and A’s, and Dallas’ experience at fantasy camp. We round out the episode with 1987 MVP Hindsight and our Cleveland Guardians...
Jan 16, 2024•2 hr 36 min
The Baseball Is Dead Hall Of Fame is here! From this point forward the BID panel will be submitting their official ballots annually as we start to build our very own Hall. Today we welcome our 2024 inductees and our inaugural class to the BID Hall Of Fame! We also have reaction to the Dodgers signing Teoscar Hernández, Jayhay’s 1991 MVP Hindsight segment, and the New York Mets Mt. Rushmore featuring KFC and Frank The Tank. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you next week! If you or someone you k...
Jan 08, 2024•2 hr 26 min
2024 is here and so is the first BID episode of the New Year! Today we’re breaking down the trade that sent Chris Sale to the Braves and Vaughn Grissom to the Red Sox. We’re talking about the value on both sides of the deal plus Chris Sale’s potential impact in 2024. The Red Sox also signed friend of the program Lucas Giolito to a 2-year deal and we’re examining the structure of the contract. We also acknowledge the Wander Franco situation, talk about Ortiz’s swing and miss gender reveal, talk H...
Jan 02, 2024•2 hr 18 min
It’s our post Christmas Day episode and today we’re sifting through the available free agents and predicting where they’ll land. We’re talking blue balls for Blue Jays fans, Red Sox interest, Mets panic pivots, and other teams who still need to make moves. We’re also recapping our holiday weekends and talking gifts, including Shohei gifting the Kelly’s a Porsche. We appreciate everyone who tuned in during 2023 and can’t wait to see next year holds for Baseball Is Dead! Thanks for listening and w...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 58 min
The Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a 12-year $325 million deal to seemingly complete their construction of a super-team in LA. This is our emergency podcast live reaction. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-777 7/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-H...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 11 min
The Yamamoto rumors are running wild and we’re breaking it all down on today’s episode. We’re talking second meetings with the Mets and Yankees and reported offers of over $300M. Anthony Bowens joins the show to share his Giants fandom, whether he thought they had a legit shot at Shohei, his Giants Mt. Rushmore, and his favorite moments as a baseball fan. We’re also discussing the recent narrative that San Francisco is becoming a less attractive destination for free agents. We hit on the Glasnow...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 57 min
It’s a PACKED Monday coming off the heels of our Shohei Ohtani emergency podcast. First, we get to our breakdown of the Juan Soto trade featuring Eric Hubbs who tells us whether or not the evil empire is back baby. Then, Johnny Giunta and Jordan Cicchelli join the show to talk Blue Jays conspiracies and the emotional rollercoaster that Toronto experienced over the weekend. After that we talk about the influx of ShoBaes who just became Dodgers fans, Jayhay breaks down the 1952 MVP voting results,...
Dec 11, 2023•2 hr 32 min
Shohei Ohtani just signed a 10-year, $700 million mega deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is our live reaction. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-777 7/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/te...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min
The MLB Winter Meetings are officially here and we’re poised for a BIG week in the baseball offseason. We’re breaking down a few stories including the Braves acquiring Jarred Kelenic, Tyler Glasnow trade rumors, and Cody Bellinger’s value versus his asking price. We also hit on Shohei Ohtani rumors with Max. Jared set the internet on fire with his Babe Ruth tweet which leads to a discussion on NBA defensive strategy over the eras. The Brewers locked up Jackson Chourio long-term and we’re discuss...
Dec 04, 2023•2 hr 36 min
Jared defends the good name of Kowloon after a brawl at the restaurant made national news on Thanksgiving Eve. Dallas questions why he didn’t break up the fight. We had a couple middle-tier free agent pitchers come off the market this week so we’re breaking down the signings and projecting how this might affect the rest of free agency. Dylan Cease has been linked to the Braves in trade rumors so Joey presents his trade package to the White Sox. The guys also predict other potential landing spots...
Nov 27, 2023•2 hr
It’s a big day in the baseball offseason with Yoshinobu Yamamoto officially being posted to MLB and the bidding war has begun. We detail the posting process and talk about how these negotiations might play out over the next six weeks. We also start the show with breaking news as Lance Lynn signs with the Cardinals and we’re breaking down Aaron Nola’s contract with the Phillies. We dive deeper into the economic impact that Ohtani will bring to his new team and explore more landing spots for Yamam...
Nov 20, 2023•2 hr 15 min
Today we’re reacting to the MLB Awards “finalists” even though we pretty much know who won. We got Blake Snell poised to win his second Cy Young, Cole chasing his first, Ohtani and Ronnie as the MVP favorites, and some interesting ROY and MOY races. We get Max on the phone for his thoughts on the Angels hiring Ron Washington and where Ohtani and Trout will be playing on Opening Day 2024. We also tease next week’s Mount Rushmore and look ahead to Jayhay’s new MVP segment. Thanks for listening and...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 54 min
The offseason is here and it didn't take long for the action to get going! We got the Reds declining Joey Votto's option, Tim Anderson and Eduardo Rodríguez opting out of their deals, and some big time managerial shake ups that are announced during the recording of this episode! We're breaking down all the offseason news so far and look ahead to the major free agent signings that are looming. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, cri...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 38 min
THE TEXAS RANGERS WIN THE 2023 WORLD SERIES! Reaction pod is live now! COWWWWWWWWBOYYYYYYYYY!!! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-88...
Nov 02, 2023•52 min
The Rangers offense exploded in Game 4 of the World Series and Texas now leads the series 3-1. We’re talking about the early offensive onslaught including another Seager smash, Bochy’s decision to pitch Leclerc in the 9th up by 6, and the DBacks chances of coming back down 3-1. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you tomorrow night! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/W...
Nov 01, 2023•49 min
The Rangers took Game 3 behind another Corey Seager 2-run homer and now lead the World Series 2-1. We’re talking DBacks baserunning woes, Scherzer going three scoreless before being pulled, García exiting the game with an injury, and what’s on deck for the rest of the series! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you after Game 4! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Merrill Kelly DOMINATED in a huge Game 2 win for the DBacks. The Snakes routed the Rangers in a 9-1 beatdown and will be heading back to Arizona with the World Series tied 1-1. We’re reacting to Game 2 and looking ahead to Game 3! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you Monday night! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH...
Oct 29, 2023•52 min
In a thrilling open to the 2023 World Series, the Rangers rallied behind a game-tying 2-run Seager BOMB and an Adolis García walk-off homer in extra innings to shock the DBacks. We’re breaking down an unbelievable finish to Game 1 and looking ahead to Game 2 tonight. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you after Game 2! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-...
Oct 28, 2023•57 min
The World Series is here and so is our preview episode! Jared, Dallas, Joey, and Jayhay preview the upcoming World Series matchup between the Rangers and Diamondbacks. We break down pitching matchups, keys to the series, potential X factors, and give our predictions for who will win it all! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you after Game 1! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min
The baseball gods gifted the world two Game 7’s and they did not disappoint. The Snakes sent the Phillies home in SHOCKING fashion at The Bank, and the Rangers bludgeoned the Astros in Game 7 to advance to the World Series. We’re reacting to the Phillies choking and the DBacks incredible underdog story, as well as the Rangers offense carrying them to the Fall Classic. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you for our World Series preview. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis co...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 35 min
The Phillies and Astros each took a 3-2 lead in the LCS following a WILD week of baseball. The benches cleared in the battle of Texas, the Snakes came alive only to be silenced in Game 5, homers were flying in both series… the action has been incredible. We recap the chaos and look ahead to pivotal Game 6’s in Houston and at The Bank. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you at the end of the LCS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be acc...
Oct 22, 2023•2 hr 3 min
The Phillies and Rangers seem to be on a collision course. The Phillies don’t lose at The Bank and The Rangers don’t lose at all. We’re breaking down Games 1 & 2 of the LCS including the Phillies offense going OFF, some stellar pitching performances, Harper emerging as a postseason star, Eovaldi’s gigantic balls, and whether the Astros and Diamondbacks are dead. We’re also previewing the upcoming games including Max Scherzer’s impending Game 3 start and Trevor May’s retirement speech. Thanks...
Oct 18, 2023•2 hr 1 min
THREE division winners go down and the wild card teams are dominating the playoffs. The Phillies shocked the Braves, the Dodgers choked again, the Rangers took down the O’s, and the Astros make their 7th straight ALCS. We break down an eventful Division Series round and give our predictions for the LCS. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), ...
Oct 13, 2023•2 hr 16 min
It was quite the weekend in Atlanta. The Braves came back from the dead and tied the series, the boys escaped an escape room, and Joe got drunk. We're breaking down the INSANE Game 2 win for the Braves and recounting everything that happened on the trip. We're also recapping the Rangers taking a 2-0 lead on the Orioles, the Twins tying it up against the Astros, and the DBacks putting the Dodgers in a 2-0 hole. Thanks to everyone in Atlanta who came out for the watch party! We'll see you Thursday...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 59 min
There are NO GAME 3’s so we’re reacting immediately to an eventful Wild Card Series. Jared is blaring COWBOY for the Rangers taking down the Rays, the Phillies stomped on the Marlins behind the best crowd atmosphere so far, the Twins won their first playoff game in 19 years, and the DBacks took down the division-winning Brewers. We’re also looking ahead to some big time Division Series matchups including Phillies vs Braves which we’ll be in Atlanta for! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you dur...
Oct 05, 2023•2 hr 8 min
