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Episode 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

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Episode 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

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Episode 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 

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Dallas 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

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Episode 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.

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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 

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Baseball 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.

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Episode 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.

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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 

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Episode 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

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Episode 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

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Episode 443: Dallas, Jay Hay, Jared, and Tyler react to a loaded week of news in the baseball world. Surefire Hall of Famer Justin Verlander has announced his retirement at the end of the 2026 season. Dallas reflects on one of the greatest pitchers he ever shared the diamond with, what Verlander’s career means, and the end of a bygone era for starting pitchers.

Jared Jones became the latest pitcher to be pulled in the midst of a perfect game. Jared and Jay Hay dive deep into why they believe it was the right decision for both the Pirates and the Marlins. Yankees announcer Michael Kay found himself in hot water after reporting that Anthony Volpe would not be moving positions.

The wait is over, BID Family Feud is back with another special guest rounding out the four-person battle, and the platinum player, Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson, joins the show to catch up with the crew and talk about the Home Run Derby.

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00:02:24 - Justin Verlander Retiring at the End of the Season

00:18:00 - Jared Jones Pulled During Perfection

00:28:01 - Dylan Cease’s AL Cy Young Chase

00:35:19 - Anthony Volpe Second Base Reports

00:46:52 - Matt Olson Joins BID

01:05:11 - Family Feud | Feat. KFC

01:31:10 - Same Ol' Mets

01:50:35 - Award-Winning Nugs

01:54:24 - Final Thoughts

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