Episode 422: Ohtani Almost A Ray?

Episode 422: Ohtani Almost A Ray?

From Baseball is Dead (MLB Podcast) by Baseball Is Dead

May 21, 2026 · 1h 58m

About this episode

The episode discusses Shohei Ohtani's performance, potential trade to the Rays, and debates the best pitching duos in MLB.

It’s Shohei Ohtani’s world and we’re just living in it. Ohtani goes another five strong innings while launching a home run, and with breaking news of a trade that had been in the works, the guys take a deep dive into Ohtani’s career path he mapped out for himself and what could have been had he ended up with the Tampa Bay Rays. Kyle Harrison’s next step irks Jared and Tyler, but sparks a debate over the best 1-2 pitching duos in Major League Baseball right now. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles get swept by Tampa Bay, leaving fans wondering: what’s next? And lastly, Tyler goes head-to-head with Dallas in Family Feud as the two try to eclipse the 200-point mark. 00:00:00 - Rested and Ready To Roll 00:01:47 - Wally Pip Situation?? 00:07:04 - Dallas Slanders Saugus 00:12:54 - Shohei Ohtani Almost Traded To The Rays? 00:47:52 - Kyle Harrison: The Next Great Brewers Project 00:56:03 - Best 1-2 Pitching Combinations in Baseball 01:00:08 - Orioles Swept By Tampa Bay, What’s Next? 01:24:10 - José Berríos Out For The Season 01:36:03 - Family Feud 01:50:43 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:52:01 - Final Thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jared, Tyler

Topics covered

  • Shohei Ohtani
  • MLB trades
  • pitching duos
  • Baltimore Orioles
  • Tampa Bay Rays
  • Family Feud

Keywords

  • Shohei Ohtani
  • Tampa Bay Rays
  • Kyle Harrison
  • Baltimore Orioles
  • pitching duos
  • Family Feud

Sponsors

Kalshi

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays, Brewers

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