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Baseball Is Dead Episode 45: New MLB Rules Sep 12, 2022

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Today we're taking a look at playoff standings and figuring out the new playoff format once and for all. We're talking about teams on the bubble in the NL and Joey thinks you cannot count the Padres in. We get into baseball nerd discussion and admit that if you're watching as much baseball as us you have to be a nerd; it's just about being a self-aware nerd. We have some new MLB rules as it pertains to pitch-clock and shifting and we're diving into how this will affect the game next year and in the coming years. We also can't forget about the implementation of bigger bases which is huge for fans of base-stealing. Joe Maddon had some bitter comments about analytics making the game unwatchable so we're playing the audio and trying to figure out where he's coming from. Manny fucking Machado has been one of the best hitters in baseball since he reminded the world that he's Manny fucking Machado, but Juan Soto is in the midst of the worst slump of his career. Pujols hit TWO more home runs since the last episode which puts his total at 697; passing ARod and getting himself three away from 700. The Mariners and Braves played what might be the game of the year and we're playing audio from the electric Mariners broadcast team. Mike Trout has hit six home runs in his last six games and might be on the cusp of making major league history. Derek Jeter threw a ball for his first pitch appearance and also stood in front of the mound which many are saying is very insulting. Jared needs to go to the doctor. Enjoy!

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Baseball Is Dead Episode 44: AL MVP Debate Sep 08, 2022

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Today we’re taking a deep dive into everyone’s favorite topic: the Shohei Ohtani vs Aaron Judge AL MVP debate. We’re also checking in on the playoff picture and taking a look at where everyone stands in their division/wild card races. The Braves have been the best team in baseball for 3+ months and find themselves neck and neck with the Mets for first place in the NL East. Meanwhile, the Mets seemingly have one more legit series left this year and it’s against the Braves. It looked like the AL ROY award was a wrap, but there’s a new contender that might give JRod a run for his money. Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina are set to tie a record with 324 starts together. Judge is absolutely carrying the Yankees and we compare his stats vs the rest of the team’s. Padres fans were heard booing Juan Soto after a 2-for-28 stretch and we talk about why that may not be the best strategy to get him to sign an extension. Enjoy!

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Baseball Is Dead Episode 43: Pujols Hits 695th Sep 05, 2022

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Breaking News: Jared's herbal cigarettes are here and his journey to become the face of the herbal cig industry starts now. Albert Pujols hit his 695th home run and is now five away from 700. Zac Gallen hasn't given up a run in 41 2/3 innings pitched and we wonder if he's on the move to a contender in 2023. The Dodgers are straight up boring at this point because they win every game. Goldschmidt is in the triple crown conversation which prompts us to discuss if the qualifiers should be changed. The Twins caught the Guardians and their bullpen looks like it could be a problem for teams in the playoffs. Dallas Keuchel has been DFA'd for the THIRD time this year so he's inevitably going to end up with the Dodgers. The Yankees lose Benintendi to injury and are still scuffling despite Judge hitting a home run every game. The Seattle Mariners are in the midst of a 47-19 stretch since June 21st and are comfortably the third best team in the American League. The Mets lost two of three to the Nationals which brings their NL East lead down to one game. Joey still doesn't have the balls to say the Braves will win the division, though. Dylan Cease was PISSED after throwing a complete game shutout because he lost his no-hit bid in the 9th inning. Enjoy!

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Baseball Is Dead Episode 42: September Is Here Sep 01, 2022

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It’s September 1st and we’re taking a look at where we stand in the 2022 MLB season. We’re talking division leaders, wild card spots, teams on the bubble, MVP discussions, and a lot more. Will the Guardians hang onto their one-game lead in the AL Central? Will the Yankees continue their abysmal second half and choke away a 15.5 game lead in the AL East? Will the Mariners make the playoffs and win the World Series? We're answering all these questions on today's pod. Timmy Trumpet was at Citi Field last night and performed a live Edwin Diaz intro and it was ELECTRIC. We can't wait to see more of it in the playoffs. Dallas has some eye-opening stats about Aaron Judge's performance as it pertains to the Yankees winning baseball games. Jared is considering taking half what he's going to win on his Guardians AL Central bet and putting it on the Seamen to win the World Series. We also talk AL MVP and reveal the SHOCKING odds that has Dallas questioning everything. Enjoy!

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Baseball Is Dead Episode 41: JRod Got PAID Aug 29, 2022

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We open up today’s episode talking about Adam Wainwright’s comments on superstition in baseball. Should we be having more players mic’d up during broadcasts? JRod got the BAG and when it’s all said and done he could have the most lucrative contract in MLB history. Who’s the next young guy on track to get paid like JRod? Zack Hample and Marcus Stroman got into in on Twitter and we’re breaking down the thread tweet by tweet. Josh Hader has had a brutal stretch and we’re trying to figure out why. Is it his release point or constipation? It’s really anyone’s guess. News of a Tony Gonsolin forearm injury breaks while we’re recording and he’s unfortunately heading to the IL. Meanwhile, the Dodgers magic number is 16 and we’re still in August. Jared is making a case for Nolan Arenado to get MVP votes but Dallas thinks it’s Goldschmidt in a landslide. Chapman is heading to the IL with an infected tattoo which begs the question does Oakland have the worst tattoo parlors in the country? We also get a bonus Dallas Braden ripping off his nipple story. Enjoy!

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Baseball Is Dead Episode 40: Fernando Tatís Jr. Apologizes Aug 25, 2022

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Jared has joined forces with his new best friend Alek Manoah in an effort to take down Gerrit Cole after meeting him in Boston this morning. Joey and Jared are arguing whether it was Cole or Judge who fired up the boys to help the Yankees sweep the Subway Series. Fernando Tatís Jr. has publicly apologized. We're breaking down the audio and deciding whether it's sincere and if we believe him. Oneil Cruz hit a ball 122.4 mph which is the highest recorded exit velocity in the Statcast era. The 2023 MLB Schedule was announced and we're discussing whether we like the new scheduling format. Arte Moreno is reportedly looking to sell the Angels and Jared might be the buyer. Carlos Correa returns to Houston and Jared absolutely rips apart his wife's YouTube channel. The Cleveland Guardians are in first place and Jared is guaranteeing that they win the division by at least six games. Jordan Montgomery pitched a complete game, one-hit shutout which leads to us grading the Yankees trade deadline as a whole. Enjoy!

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Baseball Is Dead Episode 39: Ozuna From The Braves Aug 22, 2022

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We’re back with Episode 39 and jared wants to clarify our baseball movie discussion from last episode. Dallas dressed as Freddie Mercury and people got mad at Jared for bullying him. The footage from Marcell Ozuna’s DUI arrest was released and we’re breaking down his effort to try and use his name to get let off easy. We react to the audio of the Braves radio broadcast introducing Ozuna as “Ozuna from the Braves.” The Phillies blew three leads in one game and the broadcast sounded like they wanted to kill themselves. The Dodgers have the deepest lineup of all time and have guys on the bench who are better than some teams’ everyday starters. Dustin May is back and was dicing; Jared says he would’ve been burned at the stake at the Salem Witch Trials. We take a look at each teams World Series odds and find that the Mets are tied with the Dodgers. TMZ picked up on the video that we posted and Barstool stole of A’s fans having sex in the Coliseum; looks like they could be facing six months in prison. Josh Hader has been removed from the closer role for the Padres and we’re talking about his struggles over the last couple months. Gerrit Cole embarrassed himself by overreacting to Alex Manoah hitting Aaron Judge. Albert Pujols is arguably the best hitter in baseball in the second half of the season and we break down his chances of reaching 700 home runs. We gone!

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Baseball Is Dead Episode 38: Marcell Ozuna Busted For DUI Aug 19, 2022

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Marcell Ozuna was busted for a DUI which has put the Braves in a really tough spot with three years left on his contract. We talk about his prior history and whether we'll see him in the MLB again. Paul Goldschmidt might be NL MVP if the season ended today and one of the only guys that might keep him out of it is on his own team. The Braves announced a contract extension with Michael Harris and we talk about the continued success of the Braves front office in signing young studs to long-term team-friendly deals. We're breaking down yet another Mets/Braves series and throwing out some DeGrom stats that will make your head spin. Mets fans are also pissed at Jared for commenting on the atmosphere in Atlanta. Tony La Russa got a tip from a fan to put in a pinch runner and took his advice which was hilarious. Tatís Jr. met with a couple teammates regarding his steroid use saga and we continue discussions on how it will affect his career and legacy. Mark DeRosa was named the manager of the USA team for the WBC so we're congratulating him and looking ahead to the tournament. We talk some baseball movies and WE'RE GONE!

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Baseball Is Dead Episode 37: Tatís Jr. Popped For Steroids Aug 16, 2022

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In shocking news, Fernando Tatis Jr. has been suspended 80 games for testing positive for steroids and will miss the rest of the season. We're breaking down the news from a few different angles including his teammates reactions and how this might affect his image as arguably a top-five superstar in baseball. This leads to further discussion about steroid use among former and current players and how it affected the rest of their careers. Jared threw out the first pitch at Fenway on Sunday Night Baseball and it was right down the middle. This is huge for everyone because now we can keep making content. He walks us through the whole experience and talks about the nerves that started setting in days before it happened. Albert Pujols hit two home runs in a game and is now 11 home runs shy of 700. We talk about if 700 is realistically attainable. Dallas asks the crew what kind of baseball player you would want to create a team with if you could "build" a player, which basically is another segment of him blowing Shohei Ohtani. Enjoy!

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Baseball Is Dead Episode 36: Manny Fucking Machado Aug 11, 2022

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It's Thursday all day baby! We're taking a look at some of the MLB matchups this weekend and boy are there some juicy ones. A Cardinals prospect hit for the home run cycle this week which seemingly has only happened one other time in the history of the universe. This leads to discussion on what be our personal home run cycles in our daily lives. Manny Machado was asked how he felt about the Padres being swept by the Dodgers and responded, "I'm Manny fucking Machado." We're diving into this quote and trying to figure out what the hell he was talking about. Don Orsillo had a sweet walk-off call, the Mariners announcers had an even better one, but the Korean announcers blew both out of the water. A little leaguer was hit in the head with a pitch and then went out to the mound to console the pitcher who was visibly upset. Jared thinks it never would have happened without cameras being present. Dallas tell an insane story about he and his teammates jumping an umpire in a tournament. Michael Kay went IN on Joey Gallo calling him one of the worst Yankees of all-time. Jared and Dallas think he was speaking facts but Joey comes to Gallo's defense. The Baltimore Orioles are currently holding a playoff spot and we talk about whether they'll actually make the playoffs. Their closer Felix Bautista has one of the cooler intro songs among closers, and we talk about how we need more of that in the game today. Joey also wants Adley Rutschman in the ROY conversation. Chris Sale apparently fell off is bike and we're talking about whether we believe that story or think it's bullshit. Enjoy!

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