Hosts Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke bring their unique perspectives to the burning baseball topics that everybody is talking about and sprinkle in some betting content too. Dustin's humorous takes and sharp insights paired with Adam's data-driven approach to analyzing baseball will provide listeners with entertaining and engaging MLB discussion, and maybe some extra win expectancy when it comes to their wagers.
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 15 days 21 hours 50 minutes
episode 9: The New Alpha Ump (Feat. Jason Krizan)
With Joe West now retired, everyone has been waiting for the next Alpha Umpire of MLB to step up and claim the crown. Dan Bellino officially put his name in the hat this week during one of the most bizarre player/umpire interactions in recent memory where he stared directly at Madison Bumgarner for an uncomfortably long time during a hand check for sticky substances. Jared, Dallas, and Joey break down this unusual moment and try to figure out why it happened...
episode 8: We're 10 Games Under .500
Jared, Dallas, and Joey are back to break down another weekend in MLB! Topics include the Mets not losing a series so far this year, Robinson Cano being DFA'd, the Yankees having the best record in MLB, Trevor Bauer being suspended for two full seasons, A-Rod's ideas for if he was commissioner, Ben Joyce throwing a 105...
episode 7: Cowboy Joe West
We said we'd get him and god dammit we got him. The one and only Joe West joins Baseball Is Dead and becomes our first official interview on the new podcast. We talk to Joe about his staredown with MadBum, having the most number of games umpired of all-time, his favorite catchers he's worked with, the best pitchers he's ever seen, interactions between umpires and managers, throwing people out, and a ton more...
episode 6: Angel Hernandez Is Awful (Feat. Jonny Gomes)
We are excited to announce that Jonny Gomes will be joining Baseball Is Dead as a regular contributor to the show! In Episode 6 Jonny, Jared, Dallas, and Joey break down the biggest MLB storylines from over the weekend...
episode 5: Joey Calls Out The Freemans
Freddie Freeman faces the Braves for the first time since putting on a Dodgers uniform and Joey has some strong feelings towards him and his family. Joey also shares an interesting tidbit about the Braves apparently not touching Freeman's locker in the clubhouse since he's left...
episode 4: Fire The Boys Up
Episode 4 of Baseball Is Dead starts off hot as Jared comes in fired up about his deep hatred for immaculate innings. The topic then shifts to why Max Scherzer doesn't get mentioned in the same category as Clayton Kershaw and whether he deserves more recognition. The guys then have a lengthy discussion around the bizarre move in the Angels/Rangers game over the weekend where Joe Maddon decided to walk Corey Seager with the bases loaded and break down Joe's reasoning for the move...
episode 3: Rings Over Perfect Games
Jared, Dallas, and Joey are back for episode three to discuss an eventful beginning to the week for Major League Baseball. Of course, the story on everyone's mind is Clayton Kershaw being pulled after seven perfect innings against the Twins...
episode 2: Free Headphones For Everyone
The #1 sports podcast in the world is back! Shoutout to the listeners (whose official name is discussed in this episode) for debuting us at #1 in the sports category for podcasts. Baseball is back baby and the guys break down their favorite moments and storylines from the weekend. We start with discussing the free headphones Rob Manfred gave out to all the players as an apology for almost ruining the sport of baseball forever...
episode 1: WE"RE BACK (Off-Season Recap and Predictions)
Jared, Dallas and Joey are on a mission to prove that no matter how many people declare the sport of baseball “dead,” the real fans know that it couldn’t be a more exciting time to start getting into baseball.
Baseball Is Dead
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