The benches cleared in Padres, Dodgers over the weekend and we’re talking about the state of rivalries in baseball. We also celebrate Jackie Robinson Day and Marathon Monday in Boston! Other topics include an update on the Ippei Mizuhara investigation, Spencer Strider needing TJ, Astros struggling, Paul Skenes dominating in minors, where Mason Miller came from, Colton Cowser on FIRE, NL Central update, Kenley Jansen complaining about the quality of the baseballs, and more! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Wednesday! Use promo code “CARRABIS” for a deposit match bonus of up to $100 on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Baseball Is Dead Episode 196: Benches Clear In Padres Dodgers

Ippei Mizuhara is reportedly negotiating a guilty plea for stealing money from Shohei Ohtani. We’re putting a bow on this story and talking about why Ohtani deserves symphony for this whole saga. Yoán Moncada has been placed on the IL and will miss anywhere from three months to the rest of the season. We discuss his fall from grace as a once highly touted top prospect. Other topics include Jackson Holliday’s debut, Naylor brothers going deep in the same inning, Elias Sports Bureau tangent, the Royals winning six straight, and checking in on Elly De La Cruz. Jayhay also serves up a nug-pack. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Monday! Use promo code “CARRABIS” for a deposit match bonus of up to $100 on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 195: Ippei Facing Charges

Baseball’s #1 prospect Jackson Holliday has been called up by the Orioles and will presumably make his debut tonight. We’re talking about the hype around the Holliday call up and examine how strong the Orioles young core is. Trevor Story is done for the year after injuring his shoulder in the field and we’re talking about how this affects the rest of the Red Sox season. We also have the Pirates blowing saves, Glasnow striking out 14, if Carlos Rodón is back, Mike Trout locked in, and Shea BANGeliers. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you tomorrow! Use promo code “CARRABIS” for a deposit match bonus of up to $100 on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 194: Holliday Is Here

Dallas’s team is relocating, Jayhay and Joey’s aces have significant elbow injuries, but no one has it worse than Jared as Roman Reigns has been dethroned. A breakdown of a tough weekend for Jared is followed by a discussion of the alarming increase in pitching injuries across MLB. Also: FanGraphs updating fWAR, Imanaga continuing to impress, Strasburg’s retirement, and a quick raise it for the 8-2 Pirates! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Wednesday! Use promo code “CARRABIS” for a deposit match bonus of up to $100 on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 193: Pitching Injury Crisis

Dallas Braden reacts live to the news that the A’s will be moving to Sacramento next year. It’s a sad day for baseball and particularly for the city of Oakland. We’re sorry A’s fans. Use promo code “CARRABIS” for a deposit match bonus of up to $100 on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 192: A's Moving To Sacramento

It’s Wednesday which means it’s time to debut our first special guest chair of the season! Everyone please welcome Dallas Braden of the Oakland A’s broadcast team! Today we’re breaking down the A’s Vs Red Sox series with Mr. Braden and talking about the conspiracy rumors that are swirling about why Esteury Ruiz was sent down to the minors. After that we got Shane Bieber’s second consecutive stellar outing, whether the Mets season is over, Ronel Blanco’s no-hitter, Imanaga’s debut, Anthony Volpe’s hot start, and some BOMBS from Mike Trout and Bryce Harper. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Thursday! Use promo code “CARRABIS” for a deposit match bonus of up to $100 on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 191: Last Dive Bar

Opening weekend in MLB got off to a HOT start as tempers flared after Jeff McNeil took exception to Rhys Hoskins’ late slide into second base. We talk about the reaction to the slide including Yohan Ramírez throwing at Hoskins’ head. The Pirates start with a 4-0 sweep on the road, Juan Soto goes OFF in his first series as a Yankee, the Dodgers super team debuted at home, Bobby Witt Jr. is here to stay, the Pirates are undefeated, and more from an exciting opening weekend in baseball! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Wednesday! Use promo code “CARRABIS” for a deposit match bonus of up to $100 on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 190: Tempers Flare In Mets/Brewers Series

It’s our 2024 season predictions episode! Today we’re making season-long predictions on everything from player awards to World Series winners, and the jersey bets are already FLYING. We’re also reacting to Shohei Ohtani’s public statement, discussing Opening Day plans, and introducing a new format for guests. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to tune into our stream tomorrow at 3pm ET on the MLB Underdog YouTube page! Use promo code “CARRABIS” for a deposit match bonus of up to $100 on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 189: 2024 MLB Season Predictions

We’re back! Baseball is Dead is now presented by Underdog Fantasy and we’re getting ready to kick off the 2024 baseball season! It’s our first episode in a few weeks so we’re catching up on news and notes that we missed from around the league, but not before we break down the Shohei Ohtani/Ippei Mizuhara gambling scandal that’s currently sweeping the baseball world. We’re going through the timeline of events, what we think actually happened, and how we think MLB will handle the investigation. Use promo code "CARRABIS" for a deposit match bonus of up to $100 on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Is Dead Episode 188: Welcome Back/Ohtani Scandal

An MLB podcast for both new and established fans, this show works to disprove the notion that baseball is "dead" and has been for years. Hosted by Jared Carrabis, Baseball is Dead covers the sport from top to bottom, analyzing different divisions, leagues and teams, all while curating the best guest list in baseball media.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing: Baseball is Dead

An MLB podcast for both new and established fans, this show works to disprove the notion that baseball is "dead" and has been for years. Hosted by Jared Carrabis, Baseball is Dead covers the sport from top to bottom, analyzing different divisions, leagues and teams, all while curating the best guest list in baseball media. 

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