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Episode 428: The Best Player On Earth Jun 04, 2026

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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: Seattle Storms Back Jun 03, 2026

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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: Motor City Ain't Pretty Jun 01, 2026

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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: Scoreless Sanchez May 28, 2026

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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: Aces Wild May 27, 2026

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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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Episode 423: Padres On The Hunt May 25, 2026

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Episode 423: Monday means one thing: rapid series recaps from the Baseball is Dead Crew! Jared, Jay Hay, Tyler, and Dallas take you around each weekend series, catching you up on everything you missed from the weekend. Rumor season has officially begun around superstar pitchers in the league. The Padres and AJ Preller find themselves in the middle of the rumors, which leads the guys to breaking down their viability in the NL West.

The Cubs’ 8-game losing streak has forced their fans to clamor for the BID phone lines to be opened. Fernando Tatis Jr’s lawsuit loss has ramifications for players across the league. Chris Taylor receives his baseball career obituary, and Jay Hay gives us his award-winning nugs to end a Memorial Day BID.

00:00:00 - Calling a Home Run Derby With Boomer

00:03:25 - Dallas’ Baseball Bucket List

00:15:14 - Rapid Series Weekend Recap | White Sox vs Giants

00:19:23 - Pirates vs Blue Jays

00:23:35 - Red Sox vs Twins

00:27:51 - Guardians vs Phillies

00:30:40 - Mariners vs Royals

00:33:16 - Tigers vs Orioles

00:35:25 - Nationals vs Braves

00:38:57 - Rays vs Yankees

00:43:47 - Rockies vs Diamondbacks

00:47:15 - A’s vs Padres

00:53:00 - NL West Division Update

00:58:34 - Potential Skubal Trade Teams

01:00:27 - Have we seen the best of Jackson Merrill?

01:10:27 - Cardinals vs Reds

01:12:39 - Rangers vs Angels

01:16:47 - The Cubs 8-Game Losing Streak

01:30:56 - Mets vs Marlins

01:31:17 - Fernando Tatis Jr. Loses Lawsuit

01:46:25 - The Obituary | Chris Taylor

01:50:32 - Hot Fresh Award-Winning Nugs

01:55:00 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 422: Ohtani Almost A Ray? May 21, 2026

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It’s Shohei Ohtani’s world and we’re just living in it. Ohtani goes another five strong innings while launching a home run, and with breaking news of a trade that had been in the works, the guys take a deep dive into Ohtani’s career path he mapped out for himself and what could have been had he ended up with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Kyle Harrison’s next step irks Jared and Tyler, but sparks a debate over the best 1-2 pitching duos in Major League Baseball right now. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles get swept by Tampa Bay, leaving fans wondering: what’s next?

And lastly, Tyler goes head-to-head with Dallas in Family Feud as the two try to eclipse the 200-point mark.

00:00:00 - Rested and Ready To Roll

00:01:47 - Wally Pip Situation??

00:07:04 - Dallas Slanders Saugus

00:12:54 - Shohei Ohtani Almost Traded To The Rays?

00:47:52 - Kyle Harrison: The Next Great Brewers Project

00:56:03 - Best 1-2 Pitching Combinations in Baseball

01:00:08 - Orioles Swept By Tampa Bay, What’s Next?

01:24:10 - José Berríos Out For The Season

01:36:03 - Family Feud

01:50:43 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:52:01 - Final Thoughts

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Episode 421: Money Miz May 21, 2026

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Episode 421: Hot start today as fire season has started in California. Dallas thanks to those that help keep his home and, more importantly, his bees safe. Tyler learns about the apiarist’s life before the guys dive deep into Jacob Misiorowski’s dominance this season. On the back of Misiorowski’s success, the Brewers find themselves atop the division once again with their division rival, the Chicago Cubs, in town.

Tyler takes his shirt off in solidarity with the Tarps off movement taking the league by storm. Jay Hay brings back an old segment and delivers his hot, fresh award-winning nugs.

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Episode 420: The Milky Way May 18, 2026

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Episode 420: A new era of Baseball is Dead has officially begun! Tyler Milliken has joined Jared, JayHay, and Dallas, and he’s bringing the smoke! A new era means new segments, including a rapid series of reactions from all the cross-town rivalry games from the past weekend of MLB.

Dallas and Tyler break down the revival of Zack Wheeler and the resurgence of Roki Sasaki. JayHay debuts a future award-winning segment: The Obituary. Lastly, Tyler does his all to win over the love and affection of Dallas as JayHay serves his hot, fresh nuggets after a long baseball weekend.

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Episode 419: Everybody Hurts May 14, 2026

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The NL Cy Young Race continues to grow. Jared, Dallas, and Jay Hay all react to Jacob Misiorowski and Shohei Ohtani’s starts as well as talk about Ohtani addressing his offensive struggles.

Injuries have started to affect 1st-place teams across the league. They also address what the Yankees will do to their rotation if everyone returns healthy. Finally, the guys touch on Gavin Sheets, Henry Bolte’s debut for the A’s, and of course, Family Feud to send you into the baseball weekend.

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