Baseball is Dead (MLB Podcast)

Tyler Soderstrom joins the show to talk about signing the richest contract in A’s franchise history! -Sody Signs For 7-Years, $86M -Convo With Parents After Deal -A’s Young Core Coming Up Together -Breakout Offensive Year -Hitting At Sutter Health Park -Talking With The Law Dawg -Vegas Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu 0:00 - Biggest Deal In A’s History 2:08 - Convo With Parents After Signing 4:40 - A’s Young Core, Learning To Win Together 7:00 - Transition To MLB, Moving Positions 10:20 - Breakout Offensive Year 16:20 - Position In Lineup 18:17 - Talking With The Law Dawg 20:43 - Hitting At Sutter Health Park 21:38 - New Las Vegas Ballpark 23:31 - Offseason Activities 24:50 - Time Machine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Jays continue to sign major free agents to add to their World Series-caliber roster. -Happy New Year (Kinda) -Jays Sign Kazuama Okamoto -Astros Sign Tatsuya Imai -Phillies Targets (Tucker, Bichette?) -Yankees Slow Offseason -Mets Clubhouse Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Go to https://MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code JARED. For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/BID 0:00 - Happy New Year! (Kinda) 5:15 - NFL Playoffs 10:45 - Jays Are Busy 14:00 - Astros Sign Imai 29:29 - Jays Big Offseason 30:54 - Bregman Offer 35:29 - Jays Sign Okamoto 45:39 - Phillies Targets 1:01:45 - Yankees Slow Offseason 1:05:31 - Mets Clubhouse 1:15:52 - 2026 Goals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brand new Pittsburgh Pirate Brandon Lowe joins the show to talk about hitting bombs, playing at PNC, pierogies, becoming teammates with Skenes, & more! -Brandon Lowe Interview -A’s Extend Tyler Soderstrom (7-Years, $86M) -Pirates Sign Ryan O’Hearn -Andrew Heaney Retires -Fairbanks To Miami Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad 0:00 - RAISE IT 1:28 - A’s Extend Sody 16:40 - Pirates Sign O’Hearn 27:55 - Reds Sign Bleday 34:24 - Fairbanks To Miami 38:05 - Heaney Retires 45:27 - Brandon Lowe 1:06:04 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mets dealt Jeff McNeil to the A’s and Clem talks to Dallas about what to expect from the lifelong-Met. -McNeil Trade (feat. Clem) -Adnan Virk Talks Jays, Cinema & More! -Bryce Harper Team USA WBC -Newcomb Signs With White Sox -Jayhay Nuggs Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu 0:00 - Nerd Synergy 0:43 - A’s Acquire McNeil 31:09 - Adnan Virk 38:59 - Winter Meetings 39:52 - Blue Jays 45:32 - Cinema 56:18 - Thanks To Adnan! 58:14 - Bryce Harper WBC Team USA 1:08:07 - Newcomb Signs With White Sox 1:09:27 - Jayhay Nuggs 1:15:37 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Sox traded for Willson Contreras and we’re breaking down the fit in Boston. -Willson Contreras To Red Sox -White Sox Sign Murakami -Padres Keep Michael King -Pirates Add Lowe -Jared Signs Dominican Stylist -Jayhay’s Beard In The Red Zone -More Trades & Rumors! Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/BID Our listeners can get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://Harrys.com/BID! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phillies General Manager Preston Mattingly joins the show to talk offseason approach, bringing Schwarber back, coming up short in the playoffs, developing Cristopher Sanchez & more! Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bregman sweepstakes are red-hot and Jared is getting accused of being the newest member of the Boras Corp. -Boras Bash Bros -Mets Fans Reaction To Last Pod -Bo Bichette Open To Playing 2B -93’ Cy Young Hindsight -Family Feud -Stream Tonight & Bonus Interview! Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/BID 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Bregman Drama 5:33 - Mets Fans Reaction 9:17 - Mets Sign Weaver 19:08 - Jake Paul Fight 23:35 - Bo @ 2B? 37:36 - Team USA 48:03 - Family Feud 1:00:14 - Cy Young Hindsight 1:16:25 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All signs point towards the Mets fielding a significantly worse team in ’26 than ’25. Hug a Mets fan today. -Diaz “Looking To Win" -Polanco Signs With Mets -DBacks Sign Merrill Kelly -Maikel Garcia Extension -Munetaka Murikami -Other Rumors -MVP Hindsight Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. This December, start a new tradition by taking care of you. Our listeners get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad 0:00 - Holiday Cheer 9:04 - Bonus Content 10:31 - Mets Sign Polanco 27:38 - DBacks Sign Kelly 31:46 - Maikel Garcia Extension 34:30 - Jared’s WBC Tweet 36:15 - Tigers Sign Jansen 42:25 - Munetaka Murakami 58:41 - Bellinger Interest 1:02:30 - Tyler Glasnow 1:12:21 - Diaz “Wants To Win” 1:14:45 - MVP Hindsight 1:32:29 - Jayhay Nuggs 1:35:25 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Amsinger joins BID to talk baseball cards, his passion for the game, his approach to working with former players, favorite moments on-air & more! Check out Greg’s new show “Pack In Time” on @MLBNetwork December 14th @ 1:30pm ET. Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody Ponce joins us to talk about his incredible journey back to MLB and much more! -Ponce Signs 3-Year, $30M Deal With Toronto -2025 KBO MVP -Playing In Japan & Korea -KBO Single-Game Record 18 K’s -Pitching Vs Throwing -Journey Back To MLB Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Braves are making some surprising moves and we’re here to talk about it! -Braves Sign Suárez & Yaz -Pete Alonso Reaction -Winter Meetings Streams Recap -Throwback Stream Tonight! -Interviews This Weekend Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. This December, start a new tradition by taking care of you. Our listeners get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/dead 0:00 - Streams & Guests 2:43 - Alonso Reaction 29:02 - Suárez To Braves 35:03 - Yaz To Braves 41:41 - Bonus Episodes 46:00 - Jayhay Nuggs 48:46 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s day two of the Winter Meetings and we’re covering it LIVE (remotely). -Live Stream Every Night -Jeff Kent Elected To HOF -Pete Alonso Rumors -Scott Boras Appearances -Cody Ponce Signs With Toronto -Skubal Trade Market -Other Rumors & Updates Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Take advantage of Ridge’s Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/BID #Ridgepod For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/BID 0:00 - Winter Meetings 21:15 - Jeff Kent HOF 45:03 - Sonny Gray 1:00:43 - BID Name 1:02:22 - Pete Alonso 1:09:12 - Scott Boras 1:15:39 - Cody Ponce 1:18:23 - RIP Playback 1:19:23 - Skubal Market 1:29:56 - Framber Valdez 1:32:56 - Bob Nightengale 1:39:13 - Bryce Eldridge 1:39:50 - News & Notes 1:44:00 - Jayhay Nuggs 1:46:51 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re catching up with Eduardo Perez and talking all things Winter Meetings, Free Agency & Trades! -Winter Meetings Dynamic -Kyle Tucker Destinations -Freddy Peralta Trade Buzz -HOF Contemporary Era Ballot -Family Feud -85’ MVP Hindsight Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu 0:00 - Eduardo Pérez 51:55 - Thanks To Eduardo! 54:37 - Family Feud 1:06:41 - 85’ MVP Hindsight 1:36:33 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Jays make a statement by adding a front-end starter shortly after dropping Game 7 of the World Series. -Dylan Cease Signs For 7 Years, $210M -Orioles Sign Ryan Helsley -Angels Discussing Rendon Buyout -Mets Clubhouse Drama -Kristian Campbell Trade? -Schwarber’s Market Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu 0:00 - Christmas Szn 7:40 - Thanksgiving Recap 11:30 - Jays Sign Cease 33:00 - O’s Sign Helsley 45:01 - Gunnar Henderson 50:26 - Rendon Buyout? 1:06:54 - Mets Clubhouse Drama 1:16:02 - Kristian Campbell 1:20:45 - Schwarber’s Market 1:22:50 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Sox acquired Sonny Gray and Jayhay is calling it a “Home Run” trade. -Red Sox / Cardinals Trade -ARod On Selig HOF -Steinbrenner Wants Lower Payroll -Ohtani Playing In WBC -Family Feud Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu 0:00 - Big Thanksgiving Eve 11:30 - Sonny Gray Trade 24:30 - ARod On Selig HOF 38:00 - Steinbrenner Payroll 52:00 - Stearns Comments 59:10 - Ohtani WBC 1:01:30 - Family Feud 1:18:00 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rangers traded Marcus Semien to the Mets for Brandon Nimmo and we’re examining the aftershock. -@TheClemReport ’s Thoughts On Trade -Where Does The Polar Bear Go? -Seager Staying Put? -’93 MVP Hindsight -Just The Nuts Schedule -Jayhay Nuggs Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. This season, start a new tradition by taking care of you. Our listeners get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL #ad 0:00 - Giving Thanks 0:54 - Rangers / Mets Trade 11:40 - Seager Staying Put? 22:00 - Calling Clem 37:58 - Just The Nuts 43:32 - Upside Down 53:44 - 93” MVP Hindsight 1:26:20 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have Barstool RDT on to help us rationalize the Orioles trading Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward. -Corbin Carroll Interview -Angels / Orioles Trade -Qualifying Offer Updates -Sad Day Day For Bleday-day -Family Feud Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu For a limited time, Ridge is having their huge Black Friday Sale. Head to https://Ridge.com to GET UP TO 47% OFF your order. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. Tell them we sent you! Sign up for your $1/month trial and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/dead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmanuel Clase & Luis Ortiz were indicted for pitch rigging and we’re breaking it down. -Roy Wood Jr. Joins To Talk MLB Awards! -Nick Kurtz Wins AL ROY -Drake Baldwin Wins NL ROY -Shane Bieber Opts In -Munetaka Murakami Posted Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu This episode of Baseball Is Dead is sponsored by BetterHelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://BetterHelp.com/BASEBALL Go to https://zbiotics.com/BID to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use BID at checkout. 0:00 - Double Interviews 1:30 - Gambling Scandal 38:23 - Roy Wood Jr. 1:05:25 - MVP Stream 1:06:23 - Bieber Opts In 1:15:37 - Munetaka Murakami 1:26:25 - Dodgers Having Fun 1:28:12 - Tattoos 1:35:35 - Kurtz AL ROY 1:40:14 - Baldwin NL ROY 1:42:46 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re discussing the results of the MLB MVP race and we believe the right guy won. -Judge Beats Raleigh For MVP -Ohtani Wins 4th MVP -Biggest Snubs In Voting -Mariners Re-Sign Naylor -More Free Agent Discussion -Christmas Decorations Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/BID 0:00 - Baseball Still Hot 2:40 - AL MVP Results 27:00 - NL MVP Results 47:04 - Naylor Re-Signed 1:02:18 - Christmas Decorations 1:10:54 - Jayhay Nuggs 1:14:20 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtis Granderson joins BID to talk WS ratings, the state of baseball, the impending lockout & more! -Skenes & Skubal Win CYA -Murphy & Vogt Win MOTY -Padres Being Sold? -Family Feud -1967 CY Young Hindsight Check out Curtis Granderson’s food insecurity awareness campaign and fundraiser: https://www.grandgiving.org Also known as the Grand Kids Foundation, the CGF connects Chicago youth to educational and athletic opportunities and resources—as well as overall health and wellness initiatives — https://www.curtisgrandersonfoundation.org Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code BID at https://Bubsnaturals.com 0:00 - Loaded Thursday 0:58 - Awards Announcements 11:05 - Skenes & Skubal CYA 35:40 - Curtis Granderson 1:36:20 - Clase Arrested 1:36:46 - Murphy & Vogt MOTY 1:50:03 - Padres Being Sold? 2:06:49 - Family Feud 2:23:32 - CY Young Hindsight 2:40:23 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices