# Episode 438: Halo Blues

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Podcast: [Baseball is Dead (MLB Podcast)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/baseball-is-dead-mlb-podcast-6841843)
Published: 2026-06-29T21:42:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 7131

## Resource

Episode 438: Baseball is Dead has risen from the grave to deliver your weekend recap of all the action around Major League Baseball. Jared, Dallas, Jay Hay, and Tyler kick things off by chatting about America’s 250th birthday and teasing a special patriotic edition of Drafts coming soon to the Baseball Is Dead Patreon. Perry Minasian’s time in Anaheim has finally come to an end. The guys break down what a disaster the Angels have been both on and off the field for the past decade, with Jay Hay making the case that it might be the single worst job an up-and-coming baseball front office executive could take. The firings continue across the league as the New York Mets let go of manager Carlos Mendoza. The crew also reacts to the latest Juan Soto speculation and the clubhouse culture surrounding baseball’s highest-paid player. Grab a plate of Jay Hay’s hot, fresh, award-winning nugs and get ready for a banger of a holiday week. 00:00:00 - Happy 250th, America + An American Draft? Sign up for the BID Patreon 00:13:52 - Rapid Weekend Series Recap | White Sox vs Royals 00:15:56 - Reds vs Pirates 00:17:08 - Twins vs Rockies 00:18:24 - Guardians vs Mariners 00:19:09 - Tigers vs Astros 00:20:07 - Dodgers vs Padres 00:21:45 - Braves vs Giants 00:22:38 - Cubs vs Brewers 00:23:51 - Marlins vs Cardinals 00:26:11 - Nationals vs Orioles 00:27:07 - A’s vs Angels | Perry Minasian Fired 00:52:37 - Reid Detmers, The Hidden Gem of the Trade Deadline? 01:02:39 - Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza & Latest Juan Soto Rumors 01:23:14 - How Do You Fix the Mets? 01:29:16 - Who Could the Next Mets Manager Be? 01:39:01 - Final Thoughts + Award-Winning Nugs NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Base…

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