Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke are back from their All-Star breaks. They discuss if the Braves are at risk of missing the postseason. Should the Pirates be buyers at the deadline to try to make the playoffs? Shohei Ohtani continues to amaze for the Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Burke goes through which teams are overperforming/underperforming according to advanced metrics. Should that affect what teams do at the trade deadline? Adam gives his thoughts on this year's Home Run Derby. And how this weekend might affect the trade deadline picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss which teams are real playoff contenders and have a chance to win the World Series and which teams will fall off as the season goes on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking News: Shohei Ohtani did something amazing! Ohtani struck out 10 batters while hitting 2 home runs in the same game and we’re trying to figure out how he isn’t already the all-time leader in WAR. Alek Manoah got rocked in rookie ball and Dallas says he is staying away from making Blue Jays predictions for a few years. Other topics include buyers/sellers at the deadline, Wainwright deleting Twitter, Steve Cohen’s impending press conference, and more! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you tomorrow! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-777 7/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In what was most likely the best game of the year (and maybe series of the year), the Reds came out on top beating the Braves 11-10 behind an Elly De La Cruz cycle and TWO clutch homers by Joey Votto. The Reds were edged out by the Braves in two 1-run games following Friday night's matchup, but the series between the two hottest teams in the NL did not disappoint. We also congratulate Fransisco Lindor for passing Harold Baines' career WAR in the newest installment of the Baines Meter! Other topics include the Angels 25-1 rout of the Rockies, the BID parlay, Freddie Freeman's 3000th hit, the possibility of active pitchers reaching 300 career wins, and more! Thanks for listening and we'll see you on Wednesday! DIRECTV Disclaimer: Regional Sports Networks required and additional fee applies. CHOICE Package or higher. Blackout restrictions apply. Available of RSNs varies by zip code and package. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-777 7/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we’re diving into Rob Manfred’s interview with Time Magazine where he says that he wishes he handled some of the discipline for the Astros cheating scandal differently. We also got an update on the submarine situation, more thoughts from Jared on his takeaways from the MLB Combine, more love for the Reds and Luis Arráez, and Joey learning what OPS is. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you next week! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jared joins us live from the MLB combine to talk about his experience interviewing future MLB stars and wearing shorts on national television! Jayhay provides advanced analytics on Jared's batting practice performances and compares the numbers to current MLB players. The Reds are still setting the world on fire as they extend their winning streak to 10 games and we're giving them the love that they deserve. We also got some love for Jordan Walker, the Giants being on fire and Jayhay taking the hit for Jared's take, the Angels being in a tough spot with Shohei, and the moment everyone's been waiting for... submarine talk! Thanks for listening and we'll see you tomorrow! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cincinnati Reds are RED HOT and have won 8 straight games! Jared is giving the members of the podcast a chance to change their NL division champs pick to the Reds today and today only. The Red Sox swept the Yankees and we’re taking a look into the Yankees offensive stats without Judge in the lineup (they’re not great). The Angels are still on fire so we’re calling Max to see what he wants for Shohei. Other topics include Schwarber in June, Dallas talking to Strahm, the Braves first pitch debacle, the Pirates calling up Henry Davis, and we finish it off with some rapid fire nugs! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Wednesday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BIG PAPI joins Baseball Is Dead for the first time! Ortiz joins us from the DR to talk about leadership in baseball and how it has changed since his playing days. He talks about how he sees younger players going to veterans for advice less and less frequently and how important it is to always keep learning about the game. We also initiate talks on our BID trip down to the DR. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you next week! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oakland A's are the talk of the baseball world right now. On top of their 7-game win streak, A's fans held a reverse boycott last night to protest the impending move of their franchise to Las Vegas imploring John Fisher to sell the team. There were organized chants, t-shirts and signs, and a silent protest in the 5th inning. They also won the game in dramatic fashion against the best team in baseball. Dallas recounts his personal experience broadcasting the game and calls it a top 5 moment at Oakland Coliseum. David Cone also joins the show to talk Yankees/Mets subway series, his interactions with George Steinbrenner, the player/owner relationship in today's game, how to be a balanced broadcaster and maintain relationships with players, and more! We end the show talking about the sticky stuff ejection with Mets pitcher Drew Smith, Yordan Álvarez's injury, the Angels being a winning team, and Carlos Correa's walk-off home run for the Twins. Thanks for listening and we'll see you tomorrow! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oakland A's are on an absolute heater and some people are asking if they'll ever lose again. Today we're talking about the hot steak in Oakland, the Rays taking two of three from the Rangers, the Diamondbacks staying hot and Corbin Carroll being an MVP candidate, the Braves sweeping the Mets, John Sterling getting drilled with a foul ball, and more! Thanks for listening and we'll see you on Wednesday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're joined by Rhys Hoskins to talk 2022 Phillies playoff run, his iconic home run against the Braves, behind the scenes moments from last year's postseason, recovering from injury, and being the guest with the longest appearance gap in our show's history! Check out Rhys's "Go Yard" event on June 22nd benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy Association and purchase tickets here: Other topics in today's episode include recapping more Braves/Mets drama with Pete Alonso being hit by a pitch, the wildfires and smoke causing games to be postponed along the East Coast, Elly De La Cruz absolutely stealing the show in his first couple games, Luis Arráez getting a hit every time he's at bat, and more! Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karl Ravech joins the show to tell Sarah Langs' story and bring attention to Project ALS. Help find a cure by purchasing A Langs Star at starsforsarah.org It was a packed couple days and we have a lot to get to. Today we’re reacting to the news that Jacob deGrom will need Tommy John surgery and will be sidelined until at least the end of 2024. We’re also reacting to Alek Manoah’s demotion to Florida Complex League. Other topics include Elly De La Cruz’s debut, drama between the Braves and Mets, Judge heading to the IL, Luis Arráez batting .401, and Joey’s “On Pace” segment. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you tomorrow! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss what the Braves should do following Ronald Acuna Jr's season-ending ACL injury. The dysfunctional Mets remain dysfunctional as ever. Power hitting across MLB is down. Is it down for good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Glasnow joins the show to talk about recovering from injury, Aaron Judge being scared of him, where he finds his motivation, and the best pitches in baseball. The Rangers are the real deal and we’re giving the members of the podcast a chance to change their AL West division champion picks. Other topics include Strasburg’s nerve damage and its implications on his career, a Red Sox update, Aaron Judge’s toe, Juan Soto’s comments on the Padres struggles, Triston McKenzie’s stellar return, and more! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Wednesday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HBO announced that a Barry Bonds documentary is in production and we’re discussing what we’d like to see from the doc. We need to apologize to A-Rod for making fun of the Doug Mientkiewicz comments as we didn’t know he was fighting gum disease. The Rays are the first team to 40 wins in MLB and we’re predicting who will be the next team to reach the 40 win mark. We also got Syndergaard’s comments on wanting to be his old self, Ohtani still trying to one-up Trout in LA, Zack Hample catching more HR balls, the Mariners pitching staff on an impressive run, and more! Enjoy and we’ll see you next week! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oakland A’s have taken the first two games in their series against the Atlanta Braves and Dallas is letting Joey have it. Dallas is also letting Ben Verlander have it after taking exception to Ben’s tweet about a young A’s fan running on the field. The A’s have won two straight and Dallas is coming out swinging. Other topics include Elly De La Cruz hitting a walk-off moonshot, Doug Mientkiewicz coming after ARod, the home run race between Judge and Alonso, the Padres broadcast situation, Ethan Salas playing in the minors as a 16-year-old, and more! Enjoy and we’ll see you tomorrow! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics for getting their 10th win two weeks ago. The A’s are having a historically bad season and it just keeps getting worse. Today we’re taking a look at the numbers and putting in perspective just how bad the 2023 A’s are compared to the worst teams in the history of baseball. José Abreu also sprinted around the bases after a home run which led to a social media feud postgame. Other topics include Aaron Judge’s resurgence since coming back from injury, Michael Soroka returning to the Braves after not pitching since 2020, the state of the Los Angeles Angels, Ben Joyce throwing 106mph with control issues, Craig Kimbrel’s 400th save and where that leaves him in the HOF discussion, Tatís Jr.’s return to the Bronx, and more! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlos Correa could be heading to the IL with a foot injury. We’re deciphering if this has anything to do with the injury concerns teams had with Correa over the offseason. We’re also taking a look at how much progress the A’s have made in the win total column since we last checked two weeks ago. Other topics include John Kruk getting pissed on air, dream ballpark concerts, Stroman vs Mad Dog, the White Sox crawling back, Zack Hample trying to make amends, Bryce Miller continuing to be nasty, and more! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we’re giving a huge congratulations to Aaron Judge who rushed back from injury to pass Harold Baines in WAR. Jared has an update on the Twitter drama that ensued after Kaleb Ort blocked him. Nathan Eovaldi is pitching out of his mind for the Rangers and we’re taking a closer look at the stats. Joey’s new segment “On Pace” debuts today and someone needs to make him a jingle. Other topics include Christopher Morel’s hot streak, the worst starts through 50 games in MLB history, Trea Turner having a slow start to the year, and more! Enjoy and we’ll see you tomorrow! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Hosmer was DFA’d by the Cubs over the weekend and Jayhay can finally unleash the rant he’s been sitting on for the last six years. The Pirates are 4-13 over their last 17 games and Joey has a bone to pick with them. The Cardinals on the other hand have been lighting it up since we opened the voicemails and we’re deciding if they’re officially back. Jared got into a dust up with Kaleb Ort and Matt Strahm on Twitter this morning and we’re breaking down all the drama live. We also got Aaron Hicks being DFA’d, the Orioles being good, a mini Rays skid, and Ronald Acuña Jr. staying hot. Enjoy and we’ll see you on Wednesday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets walked it off in a much needed win last night, but it wasn’t without controversy as Jason Kipnis took shots at the veteran presence in the clubhouse and specifically Francisco Lindor. These leads to discussion about Twitter etiquette and how many people Jared has muted while Dallas learns about the existence of the mute feature. Other topics today include Domingo German’s suspension, Jayhay’s Guardians/MLB fandom, Bo Jackson’s hiccups, and more nugs from Jayhay. Enjoy and we’ll see you on Monday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 100 is here! It's been a hectic start to the Blue Jays/Yankees series as we have cheating allegations, sticky stuff ejections, tempers flaring, and discussions about throwing at guys. We're breaking down all the chaos so far in that series and figuring out who's in the right and who's in the wrong. We're also joined by Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to talk about the 2022 season and the 18-inning marathon playoff game, the thriving fanbase in Seattle, growing up a Red Sox fan, and being the first catcher to hit a home run from both sides of the plate at Fenway Park, and the Red Seat being bullshit. Other topics today include a temp check on Mets fans, Aroldis Chapman throwing 104mph, Zack Hample, the Cardinals getting hot, Kumar Rocker needing TJ, and some Jayhay nugs! Enjoy and we'll see you tomorrow! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Padres lost ANOTHER series to the Dodgers to make it 11 straight regular season series losses against their divisional rival. We're talking about what has gone wrong with the Padres to start the season and why they aren't living up to the World Series expectations they set for themselves in spring training. Nolan Arenado joins the podcast to talk about his experience in the WBC, his experience in the Cardinals organization, how he stays so humble while being one of the best players in baseball, his thoughts on playing at Fenway Park, and more! We're also breaking down the bench-clearing incident between Bryce Harper, the Phillies, and the Rockies, Luis Robert getting hot, the Yankees/Rays battle over the weekend, and the Tim Anderson lip reading clip. Enjoy and we'll see you on Wednesday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Swedelson solo today. He discusses Juan Soto's contract situation with the Yankees. What's Pete Alonso's future with the Mets? It's been another dysfunctional season for the Mets. Edwin Diaz is another cautionary tale in paying closers big money. What the hell is going on with the Toronto Blue Jays? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenley Jansen recored his 400th save last night against his childhood team the Atlanta Braves. We talk about Kenley’s recent resurgence in the late years of his career, what he’s changed with his pitching mechanics to become more effective, and where he belongs in the Hall of Fame discussion. Other topics today include Justin Verlander recording a win against every MLB team, the Orioles taking down the Rays, rapid fire nugs from Jayhay, and the weirdest fan attendance promos of all time. Enjoy and we’ll see you on Monday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we’re back with our mid-week standings update! The Rays are continuing to operate like a well-oiled machine, the Braves are so good that Joey’s getting bored, the Mets are a mess, the vibes aren’t great in St. Louis, and the AL West is more interesting than people thought it would be. Other stories we cover on this episode include Mookie being afraid of ghosts, Syndergaard getting hypnotized, Aaron Judge coming back, Flaherty and Contreras’s comments to the media, and Matt Harvey’s retirement. Enjoy and we’ll see you tomorrow! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back after a big weekend of baseball and there's lot to discuss. The Mets have gone 3-9 over their last 12 games with three of the series coming against some of the worst teams in baseball. We're talking about if it's panic time in Queens. The Cardinals lost 2 of 3 to the lowly Tigers and Joey's prediction of an early managerial change is looking better by the day. The Padres and Dodgers squared off this weekend and we're looking at the NL West rivalry as a whole and trying to figure out why it hasn't caught more steam. Other topics include breaking down the Orioles vs Braves series, Gerrit Cole's collapse against the Rays, and Dallas's pitching stats. Enjoy and we'll see you on Wednesday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas has the day off today after a longggggg night at the Coliseum so we got Jared, Joey, and Jayhay holding it down. Today we’re talking about Scherzer’s struggles to start the year and whether anything is to blame besides his age. We also opened up the voicemail lines for Cardinals fans to vent about their 10-21 start. Jayhay has zero sympathy for them. Other topics include the importance of Verlander being effective for the Mets, Ohtani’s 13 K outing, whether the Yankees are legit World Series contenders, Max Muncy’s walk-off grand slam, and Craig Kimbrel’s decline. Enjoy and see you next week! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back with our mid-week episode and as we do every Wednesday we’re checking in on the standings throughout MLB! Joey tweeted some interesting stats with respect to the new MLB rules this year and it’s safe to say the effects have been overwhelmingly positive. We’re also getting into Carlos Rodón taking his time returning, Mason Miller’s no-hit bid for the A’s, Bryce Harper’s first game back, a deep dive into Shane Bieber metrics, and more! Enjoy and we’ll see you tomorrow! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob deGrom had to leave in the middle of his start this weekend when he felt forearm tightness in his right arm. He's on the 15-day IL for now, but we fear it could be worse. We talk about what this could mean for the current first place Rangers. Bryce Harper looks like he'll return to the lineup this week and we're talking about how big of a jolt that could give to the Phillies offense. Other topics include breaking down the wild Mexico City series, Aaron Judge's apparent hip injury, MLB cropping video to refrain from showing the "sell the team" signs in Oakland, the White Sox snapping their losing streak, and more! Enjoy and we'll see you on Wednesday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're joined by special guest WWE commentator Corey Graves to talk Buccos! Graves is a lifelong Pirates fan and he's fired up about the Pirates hot start. We talk with him about his expectations for this year's team, his favorite memories and moments in Pirates history, the signing of Bryan Reynolds, his love for the game of baseball, and more! Check out his podcast "WWE After The Bell" where he and Kevin Patrick break down the hottest topics from WWE each week. After we finish up with Corey we're getting to White Sox voicemails. Other topics today include: Zac Gallen's scoreless inning streak, Ronald Acuña Jr. chasing an MVP, the Astros breaking the Rays home winning streak, and rapid fire nugs from Jayhay. Enjoy! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the Pirates year! The Buccos have inked Bryan Reynolds to an 8-year, $106 million extension and continue to be the talk of baseball. Today we're breaking down the signing and talking about what kind of value Pittsburgh got with this deal. The White Sox are off to another slow start and we've got ownership in our crosshairs as the people to blame. Tatís Jr. was dancing in the outfield to the chants of Cubs fans calling him out for steroid use. Jared thinks it could be a bad look and Joey disagrees. Other topics include the Cardinals continuing to suck, Mike Trout's WBC comments, Justin Steele dominating, Justin Verlander's return, and more! Enjoy and we'll see you tomorrow! 0:00 - Bryan Reynolds Extension 18:00 - White Sox Unwatchable 38:40 - Tatís Jr. Dancing In Outfield 52:05 - Rays Home Win Streak Snapped 56:50 - Mike Trout WBC Comments 1:07:00 - Twins Win Season Series 1:09:30 - Cardinals Suck 1:17:00 - Justin Steele 1:23:20 - José Berríos 1:26:00 - Ozzie Albies  1:28:30 - Justin Verlander’s Return 1:35:45 - Final Thoughts If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're taking voicemails from listeners who want to voice their opinion about everything going on in Oakland. Spoiler alert: A's fans are pretty upset. It was a big weekend of baseball and we're covering a lot of topics today including but not limited to: the Orioles sweeping the Tigers, Shohei being the best pitcher in baseball so far, the Pirates in 1st place, Max Muncy hitting bombs, the Rays still refusing to lose, Ronald Acuña Jr, and Tatís Jr. rejoining the Padres. Enjoy and we'll see you on Wednesday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oakland A's have purchased land in Las Vegas with intent to build a new ballpark and move the franchise. Dallas Braden gives a heartfelt thank you to the die-hard A's fans who have lived and breathed with this team over the years, and talks about what this change means for him personally and professionally. Max Scherzer was ejected for having sticky stuff on his glove and will be suspended for 10 games. We're breaking down his reaction and questioning if he did anything wrong. After a brutal start to the year, Madison Bumgarner has been DFA'd by the D-backs. We talk about if overuse early on in his career has contributed to his steep decline in effectiveness as of late. We also preview the weekend series and Dallas celebrates 4/20. Enjoy! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke list which teams can win the World Series. Who are the legitimate contenders? Who are the pretenders? Pirates' pitching phenom Paul Skenes looks like he's worth the hype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with our mid-week check in episode! Starting today and moving forward we'll be checking in on the standings around the league every Wednesday. This week we're talking about the hot starts for the Diamondbacks and Pirates that have them higher up in the standings than anyone anticipated they would be at this point in the year. We're also talking about the surprisingly slow starts from the Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers, and Padres. Clayton Kershaw was dealing last night and we take a look at his numbers over the last nine years (they're ridiculous). Juan Soto is struggling and has said the pitch clock is affecting his mental game. The MLB is testing some new rules in the Atlantic League and for the most part they SUCK. We finish up with news and notes and we'll see you tomorrow! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oakland A’s walked SEVENTEEN batters in a 17-6 loss to the Mets on Friday night and Dallas Braden is here to update us on what’s going on in Oakland. Cody Bellinger returned to Dodger Stadium over the weekend and was issued a pitch clock violation while soaking in the ovation from Dodger fans. The Rays have finally lost a baseball game to the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays so the Rays talk will be kept to a minimum on this episode! Other topics include Javy Báez getting benched, new names for pitches showing up on broadcasts, the Domingo German sticky stuff situation, Gerrit Cole dealing, and Tatís Jr. hitting home runs in the minors. Enjoy and see you Wednesday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A group let by the owner of the Utah Jazz is reportedly exploring the possibility of bringing an MLB expansion team to Salt Lake City. We're breaking down the news and talking about other cities (and countries) that could be a good fit for a new baseball team. Tampa won AGAIN and is now one win away from tying the record for most consecutive wins to start the season. Other topics today include a look back at Dallas's career and inspirational moments on his journey, Bryce Harper gearing up to play first base, Jarred Kelenic hitting an absolute BOMB, Blake Snell hating PitchCom, Edwin Diaz dropping hints about a return this season, and Ohtani getting checked for sticky stuff under his arm. Enjoy and we'll see you on Monday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tampa Bay Rays cannot be stopped and it's getting ridiculous. They are officially on 162-0 watch. Today we're talking about what has lead to their success and if their schedule makes their hot start any less impressive. Jared is giving credit to Gerrit Cole for his solid outing against the Guardians and is asking Jayhay who amongst pitchers is better than Cole right now. The Baltimore Orioles might have the most exciting celebration in baseball right now on top of Ryan Mountcastle smashing 9 RBI against the A's last night. Jordan Walker has started the season on a 11-game hitting streak and the Cardinals might have to make some decisions about their outfield. Other topics include Miggy in Detroit, position player Nate Eaton tossing a 93 mph sinker, Sean Murphy's walk-off, and a check in on the standings around the league. Enjoy and see you tomorrow! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tampa Bay Rays are off to a ridiculous 9-0 start which has three members of the podcast changing their AL East division winner prediction. Jared begs the question if you can really judge the Rays based off their recent series against the Oakland A's, but Dallas fights back saying the A's are in fact a team. Oneil Cruz fractured his ankle sliding into home plate this weekend and is out until at least August. Brutal blow for the Bucs who were looking pretty decent to start the year. The Padres put a beat down on the Braves this weekend and Joey weighs in on whether it's panic time in Atlanta. Trevor Bauer had his opening press conference in Japan and we're talking about the differences between the NPB and the MLB. It's also time for the second ever Baines Meter presented by Jayhay. Enjoy! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets have started the season 3-4 and Mets fans are losing their mind as they tend to do. We're talking about what has gone wrong for the Mets so far and whether the reaction from fans has been over the top. Tyler O'Neill was benched after Oliver Marmol called him out for a lack of hustle and Joey's prediction of Bob Geren taking over managerial duties in St. Louis may be coming to fruition. Tatís Jr. went deep in a minor league game and the pitcher who gave up the home run took to Twitter to make some comments about his steroid use. We also get the season debut of Jayhay's "Baines Meter" segment and Joey's "Cutting Room Floor" segment. We're previewing the weekend series at the end of the episode and then WE GONE! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back with our mid-week update! After calling people out for overreacting about Hunter Renfroe’s catch, Jayhay has already been getting submissions for better catches from just this week. Sandy Alcántara threw a 100-pitch shutout against the Twins yesterday and we’re trying to figure out why no one from our panel picked him to win the NL Cy Young. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Scherzer has struggled to start the year and gave up back to back to back home runs against the Brewers yesterday. The Red Sox starting pitching has been getting ROCKED and Dallas’s Pirates have taken the first two games of the series. We’re also looking the teams that have surprised us the most so far this season, whether that be over or underperforming to start the year. See you tomorrow!  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball is finally upon us and today we're breaking down all the storylines that came out of MLB opening weekend! We had a couple viral moments this weekend with Hunter Renfroe's "great" catch and Anthony Rendon swinging at a fan. We're also addressing the 2023 rule changes and talking about how we feel they've affected the game so far through the first weekend of the year. The Padres spent AGAIN and signed Jake Cronenworth to a 7-year extension which leads to conversation about how spending in MLB. Of course, it wouldn't be an episode of Baseball Is Dead without a little Shohei Ohtani talk as we try to figure out who his next team might be. We're also reacting to pace of play before Jayhay drops some rapid fire nugs, then WE GONE! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back on the eve of Opening Day to finish up our 2023 season predictions! Today we're doing Player Awards. Jared, Dallas, Joey, and Jayhay are giving their picks for Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP for both the AL and NL. You'll never guess who Dallas is picking for AL MVP! Thanks for riding with us this offseason and happy Opening Day! Enjoy! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opening Day is THREE days away which means it's time to start making some predictions. Today we got Jared, Dallas, Joey, and Jayhay breaking down the entire league division by division and picking who they think will win each division. At the end of the podcast we're also giving our picks for what we think the matchup will be in the 2023 World Series. Shoutout to our sportsbook team at DraftKings for hooking us up with the most up to date odds for MLB futures. We'll be back on Wednesday with our MLB Player Awards predictions. Enjoy! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Swedelson and Adam Burke discuss Dustin's three best MLB starting pitching rotations. Ron Washington throws Luis Guillorme under the bus. The Rockies are on a heater! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight we're reacting to Japan's 3-2 win over the USA in the World Baseball Classic Championship. It was the dream matchup that everyone had been waiting for, and it did not disappoint. Shohei Ohtani facing Mike Trout with 2 outs and a 1-run lead in the ninth inning was nothing short of a perfect script for the WBC Final, and we got it. We're recapping the final game of the 2023 WBC, reflecting on the tournaments' best moments, and appreciating what it has done and will continue to do for the game of baseball. Enjoy! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USA and Japan are facing off in the WBC Championship tonight and we are FIRED UP! It’s Shohei Ohtani vs Mike Trout, the matchup everyone has been waiting for. This meaningless exhibition game is projected to be the most watched baseball game of all time so suck on that one! We’re recapping the semifinal games from the last couple days and previewing the big game tonight. We got Japan’s walk-off comeback, Sasaki blowing 102 on the mound, record-breaking viewership numbers, Ohtani being prepared to pitch, and more! Enjoy! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edwin Diaz was wheeled off the field after injuring himself celebrating Puerto Rico's win over the Dominican Republic. This caused an outburst of baseball fans debating whether it's worth it to play in the WBC or if the games even matter. Today we're talking about the cultural and international impact the WBC has on the game of baseball and its significance in other countries. We're looking at the record number of Japanese viewers who tuned into some of these games and talking about the potential record-breaking viewership totals we could see in the finals on Tuesday. After all the hype around the Dominican Republic lineup, they were bounced in the pool stage. Jared says his goodbyes and mourns for his hometown of Saugus Domingo. We're also circling back to the USA roster and talking about the lack of American participation and passion for the tournament versus other countries. Enjoy! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY).  Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices