Baseball Is Not Dead

Baseball Is Not Dead

Welcome to Baseball Is Not Dead! The podcast dedicated to ushering in the future of MLB - new rules and all - because baseball deserves to be America’s pastime again.

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November 17, 2022 35 mins
Today, we list the Top 10 free agents. Then, where do those players may end up based on internet rumors from reporters and our best educated guesses? Finally, we play a game called “NOT TAKE”, a baseball version of two truths and a lie.

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In MLB, check swing is widely accepted as being a swing that breaks the plane above the front of home plate. Is this the correct rule? If so, did San Diego Padres infielder Jurickson Profar really not check his swing in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies?

In this episode, we discuss this incident AND we preview the 2022 World Series against the Phillies and the Houston Astros.

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October 20, 2022 28 mins
Today, a trio of Baltimore Orioles players - Jorge Mateo, Ryan Mountcastle, Cedric Mullins - tell what rules they would implement if they were commissioners. Also, we hear from you, the heartbeat of the show.

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October 6, 2022 8 mins
For the first time ever, the MLB Playoffs will include a best-of-three Wild Card series. This poses a matchup problem for the Divisional Round. In this episode, we discuss how MLB can improve the Postseason format moving forward.


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Are players pitching around Aaron Judge because they’re afraid of being on the receiving end of No. 62? In this episode, we break down why experts and analysts are disappointed by the opposition's approach to the New York Yankees slugger. Then, we reveal the REAL reason Judge hasn't hit a home run in close to a week.
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Fifty years ago, Roberto Clemente recorded his 3000th and final hit. Today, Luis Clemente discusses his father's influence on MLB, the prestigious award named after him, and what his mother, Doña Vera means to him.
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September 28, 2022 27 mins
What is the future of baseball Broadcasts? Over the last couple of years, MLB has experimented with an alternate telecast on MLB Network and ESPN ala the ManningCast on Monday Night Football.
It's a clear indication that the days of strict play-by-play and color commentary are numbered and a more laid back approach will take its place.
In today's episode, we break down the pros and cons of these types of simulcasts. Then, we deliver ...
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What's up, everybody! You used to know us as Bodega Baseball - and before that Welcome to the Show. Now, we are Baseball Is Not Dead.

This podcast dedicated to ushering in the future of MLB - new rules and all - because baseball is great and deserves to be America's pastime again. New episodes - not including bonus episodes - drop every Thursday. See you there!
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September 22, 2022 19 mins
This week, we discuss why MLB has finally decided to ban the shift. Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde chimes in on the rule change.

How will the new rule look like and how will it impact the game? You’ll have to tune in to find out.

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Every American professional sport abides by a clock of some sort except for baseball. In 2023, that is finally going to change as MLB is set to introduce the first ever pitch clock.

In this episode, we cover the ins and outs and the pros and cons of the pitch clock. Also, find out where does Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers feels about all these changes.

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September 1, 2022 25 mins
This week, we travel back to May 17, 2021, the day Yermin Mercedes swung on a 3-0 pitch from position player Willians Astudillo with his team up 15-4. Since then, we’ve seen many examples of hitters “running up the score”. Sometimes even against position players. The solution to this problem is obvious. Major League Baseball needs to implement the Mercy Rule… with a twist.

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August 23, 2022 13 mins
On Tuesday, San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. apologized to his team and fans. Over a week ago, “El Niño” was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for Clostebol, a banned substance under MLB’s Joint Drug Agreement.

In this episode, we replay the Tatis apology, pausing along the way with our instant reactions.

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Tatis Apology: https://bit.ly/3Ag0HMJ

MLB Joint Drug Agreement: ...
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August 19, 2022 27 mins
The face of baseball, Fernando Tatis Jr. has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for clostebol, a banned substance under MLB’s Joint Drug Agreement. What is clostebol? Did Tatis knowingly take this substance? Can he bounce back from this situation? We answer these questions this week on Bodega Baseball.

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MLB Joint Drug Agreement: https://www.mlbplayers.com/jda

Tatis, Machado Feud Episode: https://apple....
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How many times have you felt frustrated by what you thought was a bad call by the home plate umpire? It happens multiple times every game. Fortunately, there are solutions.
As a teenager, Luigi Gomez (https://bit.ly/3vEPOTp) was in a training camp in the Dominican Republic. He tried out for multiple MLB teams, but ultimately had to stop playing after an arm injury.
Today, he is an artist, graphic designer, and a huge Yankees fan. Us...
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The MLB All-Star game is losing its relevance. The selection process is convoluted, deserving players are being left out, and participation is at an all time low.

How do you fix it? You’ve come to the right place in Bodega Baseball.

In this episode, Manny - a sports journalist and BBWAA member with 4+ years of experience in sports media - and Luis - a fantasy baseball guru - have the solution that would make the Midsummer Classic gre...
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In this episode we react to latest KayRod cast during the Braves and Dodgers Sunday Night Baseball game on ESPN. Special guest Ronald Acuña talks injury and more. The Joc Pederson and Tommy Phan story gets weirder. Ohtani is still great and beautiful.
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This week in the Bodega Baseball, The New York Yankees have been unstoppable this season. However, they will face their biggest challenge in the next couple of weeks as they play against the Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, and the Houston Astros. Can they remain the top dog in MLB or will they finally come back to earth?

Aaron Judge is on pace for 65+ home runs. After declining an extension worth north of $210 million ahead of th...
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This week in Bodega Baseball, The Philadelphia Phillies fired Joe Girardi. What followed was a 7-game win streak and a HOT Bryce Harper. Are the Phils real contenders for the NL East?
The Los Angeles Angels also fired their manager Joe Maddon after suffering a 14-game losing streak. Was this a long time coming?
Also, Tony La Russa made a head-scratching decision that makes us wonder: did the wrong managers get fired this week?
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Joe Girardi is out in Philly. During his third season, the Philadelphia Phillies have decided to relieve Girardi of his manager duties. The Phillies have been underwhelming in 2022. In other news, Tommy Pham confronts Joc Pederson over a fantasy football dispute; commissioner Mike Trout had some comments about the incident. "Nasty" Nestor Cortez is not offended by Jim Kaat referring to him as Nestor "the Molester".
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This week in Bodega Baseball, the guys provide their "way too early" Cy Young and MVP predictions. Will Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper reclaim the throne? Then, New York Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez clears his Instagram of all mention of his team. Could there possibly be a deal in place for Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto? Finally, Josh Donaldson is in hot water again. This time for calling Tim Anderson "Jackie" in a be...
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