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Bobby and Alex discuss Bobby's experience on the field at Citizens Bank Park, before digging into the state of the Little League World Series, its coverage, and what its evolution tells us about baseball development in the 21st century. Then, they discuss Rob Manfred's surprisingly candid discussion of MLB expansion and division realignment. Finally, they discuss the Pohlad family's "will they, won't they" sell the Twins saga and the despair it's spawning in Twins fans.Links:Sign up for the TP KC tailgate!Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon (Use code PIAZZA for 50% off)Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex run through a grab bag of news topics that have happened in the last two weeks, including the relatively large failure of the Bristol Motor Speedway game, Rob Manfred on Pardon My Take, Roman Anthony's extension with the Red Sox, and an article in the New York Times on the legacy of Rays owner Stu Sternberg as he heads toward selling the team later this year.Links:NYT Magazine on SternbergJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon (Use code PIAZZA for 50% off)Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Punk rock band PUP released their fifth studio album Who Will Look After the Dogs? back in May. We're joined by the band's lead singer Stefan Babcock and guitarist Steve Sladkowski to talk about the new record. They also chatted with us about their live shows and how the mosh pits at their shows and more!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Michael tells the story of the English band's 1978 breakout pub-rock hit. Steve Sladkowski, lead guitarist of PUP, joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a previously unmatched act of absurdity here on the Tipping Pitches podcast, Bobby and Alex are joined by friend of the show and GQ writer Matthew Roberson to sample eight alcohols that are owned or prominently sponsored by Major League Baseball players, coaches, or owners. Most notably, they kick it off with Mike Piazza's failed vodka, the alcohol which birthed this very idea on the podcast months ago.To listen to part two (two more hours!!), head over to patreon.com/tippingpitches and sign up at the Alex Rodriguez VIP Club Tier. If you're a new member, you can use promo code PIAZZA for 50% off.Links:Read Matthew at GQJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss some emerging stories from the MLB trade deadline, including the tenor of discourse around AJ Preller and the volume of pitching (particularly relievers) moved. Then, they talk about one of the most on-brand Tipping Pitches stories in years: Bryce Harper telling Rob Manfred to "get the fuck out" of the Phillies clubhouse if he wanted to talk about a salary cap. Next, they're joined by Hannah Keyser to share her experience reporting the Phillies story and talk more broadly about the state of Manfred's good will tour. Finally, they ring in the show's eighth anniversary by discussing the evolution of "main characters" and themes of the show over the years.Don't forget to use code "PIAZZA" for 50% off your first month of the top tier of our Patreon so that you can get access to the full Booze-ball Taste Test episode dropping next week.Links:Hannah's piece on the PhilliesTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Steve Sladkowski (@sssladkow, Pup) joins the 'boys to talk touring, fried chicken, and Canadian pizza chains before a review of Papa Johns. Plus, a new edition of The Family Food.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.mashed.com/407168/the-untold-truth-of-papa-johns/https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesdigitalcovers/2018/07/19/the-inside-story-of-papa-johns-toxic-culture/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIoOvSRRXU0/https://www.npr.org/2018/07/12/628284744/papa-johns-founder-quits-as-chairman-after-using-the-n-word-during-conference-cahttps://www.wendys.com/en-gb/todd-penegorhttps://www.nrn.com/quick-service/why-todd-penegor-came-out-of-retirement-to-lead-papa-johnsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
For the third straight week, Bobby and Alex have a new jersey patch to place into their rankings of the Most Evil Jersey Sponsors. Then, they discuss the proposed sale of the Rays to billionaire real estate developer Patrick Zalupski. Finally, they're joined by Staffcast co-host Tom Hackimer to discuss the escalating weirdness and toxicity underlying the relationship between fans and players.Links:The Most Evil Jersey Sponsors, Ranked (original episode)Listen to StaffcastTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
This week, Bobby and Alex remedy the mistake of not ranking the Rockies new jersey sponsor, York Space Systems. Then, they're joined by long time friend of the show Jen Ramos Eisen to discuss the growing influence and ownership of Diamond Baseball Holdings, a private equity backed minor league baseball ownership conglomerate that now owns over 40 MiLB teams. They talk about what this means for the current product, whether DBH will comply with contracting minor league teams, and just how the hell they came to be so influential in such a short period of time.Links:Jen's Defector piece on DBHTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex kick off a loaded episode of the show by updating the jersey patch rankings after the news that the Nats have sold their jersey sponsorship to AARP. Then, they dissect Rob Manfred's bad-faith comments about the state of labor in baseball, before simply laughing at the fact that John Fisher cannot seem to build one single ballpark without having multiple funding crises. Finally, they react to the reports that MLB and ESPN have somehow resumed talks to extend their broadcasting partnership, and close by discussing Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz being placed on paid leave while the league conducts an investigation into irregular gambling activity on two pitches he threw earlier this year.Links:TP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Our old pal Steve Sladkowski from the band Pup stops by to talk tariffs, Canadian politics, TikTok, Drake's abs, and what peak performance looks like Go see Pup on tour soon: https://www.puptheband.com/, and be sure to check out their new album And support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
This week, Bobby and Alex react to the embarrassing image of A's executives and Las Vegas politicians "breaking ground" on the new A's Vegas stadium. Then, they discuss the news that Fernando Tatis Jr. is suing Big League Advance, the company that gave him a $2 million loan in exchange for 10% of his future big league earnings. Finally, they try and process the viscerally upsetting attack on the Los Angeles immigrant community and how the Dodgers have mostly failed at navigating their place in it.Links:TP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby is traveling this week, so in lieu of trying to talk about a bunch of stuff that will be outdated, Bobby and Alex are debuting a new episode format: The Wikipedia Game. In it, they start at one Wiki page of Bobby's choice, and through only clicking hyperlinks, they have to reach another of Alex's choice. Along the way, they had to hit four other pages. Silliness, of course, ensues.Links:TP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Our guests today are Canadian punk legends PUP, who recently returned with their fifth studio album Who Will Look After the Dogs? The Toronto four-piece have spent the past decade building one of the most exciting careers in alternative music—known for their chaotic energy, biting wit, and emotional honesty. This new record sees frontman Stefan Babcock at his most self-aware and vulnerable, with the band pushing their sound into more introspective territory. In today's episode, we chat with Stefan and guitarist Steve Sladkowski about going into the album creatively aligned, working with producer John Congleton, and the balance between emotional weight and over-perfectionism. We also talk about their upcoming Australian tour and what fans can expect.PUP: Instagram / Spotify Find more information about PUP hereVisit our official website here and follow us across our socials.
This week, Bobby and Alex react to the stunning news that the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers for an underwhelming package of four players from the San Francisco Giants. Then, they discuss Alex Rodriguez's riveting interview in The Strategist, before digging into the details of the story about Justin Ishbia investing in the White Sox with the intention of buying them in the future. Finally, they discuss YET ANOTHER ball controversy, this time that the ball is not carrying as far as it did previously due to raised seams causing more drag.Links:TP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Hey friends! We have two pieces of housekeeping, so we thought the easiest way to reach you all was to post this short update on the feed. As always, please reach out to tippingpitchespod@gmail.com if you have any more questions!Links:Brooklyn Cyclones Meetup TicketsTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Steve Sladkowski discusses PUP and Who Will Look After the Dogs?, sports and loud, boastful sportscasting's Canadian connection, Metallica's Some Kind of Monster, The Beatles' Get Back, and dysfunctional band communication, working closely with producer John Congleton, Steve's background in jazz and improvised guitar, PUP's ambitious, sentimental six-date Mega-City Madness Tour of Toronto, conjuring Marc Ribot and Joel Plaskett for a new song, future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO MONTHLY $6 USD PATREON SUPPORTERS. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online. Support vish on Patreon!Related episodes/links:Ep. #958: Nels ClineEp. #906: Joel PlaskettEp. #892: Fucked UpEp. #869: Steve AlbiniEp. #858: Cadence WeaponEp. #671: Joe PeraEp. #268: PUPEp. #118: Steve Sladkowski of PUPSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bobby and Alex were traveling this weekend, so in lieu of discussing current baseball events (something they definitely always do, for sure), they've opened up the mailbag to answer your questions about coffee, MLB expansion, jorts, Taylor Swift, film homages, Bill Simmons, Tom Cruise, and much more.Links:Brooklyn Cyclones Meetup TicketsTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby is traveling this weekend, so please enjoy this brand new cold open + the unlocked Three Up, Three Down from this past week's Patreon episode about former Dodgers utilitymen, new jobs, and more. It was a banger!Links:Brooklyn Cyclones Meetup TicketsTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex take you through their trip to Fenway Park, where they saw two Red Sox vs. Orioles games over the weekend. They react to the layout of the ballpark, review their eating and drinking experience, weigh in on the Red Sox traditions, and debate the merits of preserving a ballpark vs. upgrading it.Links:Brooklyn Cyclones Meetup TicketsTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss Juan Soto's return to the Bronx in the first Subway Series of the year, noting just how unhinged the discourse has become between the fanbases and media of the Yankees and Mets. Then, they begrudgingly talk (for one final time) about Pete Rose and Rob Manfred's decision to reinstate him. Finally, they assess whether there's an epidemic of pitcher nibbling that's affecting the entertainment value of the game. Links:Brooklyn Cyclones Meetup TicketsTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss the baseball fandom of the new (American) pope, Pope Leo XIV. Then, they weigh in on the escalating drama between Red Sox star Rafael Devers and Boston POBO Craig Breslow. Finally, they pour one out for The Oracle of Omaha — Alex Rodriguez's mentor Warren Buffett.Links:Brooklyn Cyclones Meetup TicketsTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss whether or not there is an MLB equivalent of Russell Westbrook and his unending chaotic energy. Then, they answer some listener questions, including a question about what each MLB team's email signature would look like. Finally, they have a lengthy, philosophical, and spirited discussion about the small change MLB made to how they're grading umpires for balls and strikes this year.Links:Story on the changing strike zone evaluationBrooklyn Cyclones Meetup TicketsTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Chad Jennings to talk Garrett Crochet, Alex Bregman and the ascending Red Sox, who have the second-best record in the American League in April. Afterwards, Steve Slawkowski (23:04) of PUP joins to discuss their new album, which will be released on Friday, Blue Jays memories and his favourite MLB ballparks. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Bobby and Alex debut a very important (and very proprietary) formula to determine how long each player should be allowed to play their walk up song. Then, they place TWO new jersey sponsors on their running list of Most Evil Jersey Sponsors, before discussing the three squares on the 2025 Bingo Card that have hit so far. Links:The Most Evil Jersey Sponsors EPISODEYOU CAN PLAY FUNDRAISERPlay along with Tipping Pitches 2025 BingoBrooklyn Cyclones Meetup TicketsTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
This week on the podcast, we have an excerpt of "ups" from our most recent Patreon Three Up, Three Down with Hannah Keyser to show you what you're missing out on over on the Patreon page. Then, we're joined by Macseal drummer and devout Mets fan Frankie Impastato to discuss the music world analogy of getting called up to the show, the obvious crossovers between emo music and baseball fandom, watching Mets games while drumming on stage, and more.Links:YOU CAN PLAY FUNDRAISERBrooklyn Cyclones Meetup TicketsTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss the merits of Bernie and AOC's political rally at Coachella before regrettably admitting that there has been a vibe shift with the Boston Red Sox and they are cool again. Then, they answer a couple listener questions and finally weigh in on the torpedo bats (topical!). Later in the episode, they're joined by You Can Play COO Kurt Weaver to discuss YCP's mission, how it plays out in practice, and what TP listeners can do to continue supporting beyond the April fundraiser.Links:YOU CAN PLAY FUNDRAISERYou Can Play WebsiteBrooklyn Cyclones Meetup TicketsTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss the first full week of the Major League Baseball season and Bryce Harper's incendiary comments about the people who think the Dodgers are bad for baseball. Then, they're joined by GQ staff writer Matthew Roberson to discuss his profile of Francisco Lindor, what it's like to talk to athletes about their lifestyle and fashion, talking to Bryan Johnson about immortality, and his firsthand experience with Tommy Lasorda. Links:Matthew's Francisco Lindor GQ profileYOU CAN PLAY FUNDRAISERTP Kansas City Meetup FormJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
For the second straight year, Bobby and Alex preview the Major League Baseball season by creating their own bingo card of things they think will (or at least might) happen in 2025. Predictions range from the owners' suite, to the field, to the media, and more. Don't forget to fill out your own bingo card and play along at home! Bingo card generator: https://bingobaker.com#67e2040764205b24Links:YOU CAN PLAY FUNDRAISERPOWER HOUR SUBMISSION FORMJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
For the fourth year in a row (we said third on the show because we don't have memories), Bobby and Alex each select three topics they'd like to ban from discussion on the podcast in 2025. Whether the topic has been over-discussed, become toxic, or is just plain boring, these things have no place on the show for the next 12 months!Links:YOU CAN PLAY FUNDRAISERPOWER HOUR SUBMISSION FORM2024 Banned Topics300th Episode Power HourJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby shares a dispatch from the Cactus League before he and Alex discuss a bevy of news items from the past week — including Gerrit Cole's impending Tommy John surgery, Fanatics and Ticketmaster teaming up to make a steaming pile of garbage, and reports that Rob Manfred and a cohort of owners are pressuring Stu Sternberg to sell the Rays so that they can stay in Tampa. Then, Bobby and Alex are joined by 'Eephus' director Carson Lund to discuss his debut feature — a unique and incredibly lived-in story about the final day of a men's adult baseball league and the emotionality baked into baseball (in its many forms). Links:POWER HOUR SUBMISSION FORMFind out more about 'Eephus'Rob Manfred pressuring Sternberg to sell RaysJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
It's been a long time coming, but FINALLY we have Steve Sladkowksi, guitarist of PUP, on the podcast to deep dive on Raptors and their new album Who Will Look After The Dogs? due out May 2nd. ---- Brand new The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at the FULLY revamped http://www.indiebasketball.com Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Watch the Half Court Sessions at: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.
Bobby and Alex return from a two week break to make an announcement about this upcoming April on the podcast and Patreon. Then, they become the final baseball podcasters to weigh in on the downright shocking news that the New York Yankees have loosened their facial hair policy. Next, they discuss the breakdown of the relationship between MLB and ESPN, before being joined by Steve Sladkowski of PUP to discuss the state of Toronto Blue Jays fandom, watching baseball in 2025, PUP's new album, and more.Links:POWER HOUR SUBMISSION FORMPUP's Official WebsiteA-Rod half court shotJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex bounce around the baseball world for a grab bag episode that includes loose discussions of Pete Alonso returning to the Mets, Scott Boras backlash, Pat Hoberg's dismissal, MLB owners thirsting for a salary cap, and more.Links:Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
This week, Bobby and Alex take a second to consider the swirling perceptions about the Dodgers, competitiveness, the salary cap, payroll, revenue, free agents, and more and decide whether or not those myths stand up to scrutiny. Then, they answer your questions about Mike Elias, Jerry Dipoto, McKinsey, stadium leases, celebrity bake off, and more. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex are joined by certified Friend of the Show Michael Baumann for their sixth annual State of Labor In Baseball — a wide-ranging conversation about the mounting labor issues a little less than two years from the expiration of the MLB CBA. The three discuss the salary cap and alleged mounting support for it, the state of Dodgers payroll discourse, competitive balance, the international amateur draft, the impending 2026 lockout, and more. Plus: Michael's annual consumer rant, this time about streaming service libraries. Links: Mike's Cycling Newsletter "Wheelysports" Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex are joined by Jordan Shusterman from Céspedes Family BBQ to reprise "Overrated/Underrated," a segment in which they each bring up various topics from the baseball world and debate whether that thing is overrated by the baseball community or underrated by it. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss Bryce Harper's frankly concerning latte TikTok video before being joined by Mets fan and 'Blowback' host Noah Kulwin. They discuss, among other things, Noah's personal experience with Alex Rodriguez, the meta narratives that bog down sports discourse, baseball as a tool for empire building, and more. Finally, Bobby and Alex do a little fan therapy for listeners about the Tampa Bay Rays and Seattle Mariners. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss David Rubenstein's Presidential Medal of Freedom and rebellious General Manager, as well as a grab bag of other topics, including: Juan Soto's contract and the media's annoying reaction to it, Dave Kaval's resignation, Paul Skenes' expanded role in the union, and more. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
For their final installment in Main Character Month, Bobby and Alex examine what has made up the DNA of a professional baseball owner over the sport's long history, charting the evolution of the ownership class alongside distinct eras of the game and American history. All told, they choose five owners that are most emblematic of how the "median owner" has changed over the decades. In doing so, they ask what we can learn about baseball's present and future for understanding the people who were in charge in the past. If you can't [redacted] them, you might as well understand them! Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
In their latest Main Character Month installment, Bobby and Alex are joined by writer and organizer David Hill to discuss the monumental legacy of Marvin Miller, the first executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association and one of the most important figures in the history of sports and labor. Among other things, they talk about Miller's path to baseball, his various experience at the Wartime Labor Board and the United Steelworkers, the legacy he left for the players union, how he was covered vs. how sports labor fights are covered now, and more. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
In their second installation of "Main Character Month," Bobby and Alex zero in on longtime podcast frenemy Rob Manfred, plotting a 40 year timeline of his career — past, present, and future — to tell the story of how this Harvard lawyer turned MLB "fixer" became the de facto face of Major League Baseball and changed the sport forever in the process. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
This week, in one of their most scholarly and unhinged endeavors, Alex and Bobby sift through years of A-Rod YouTube, podcast, and social media content to distill the Five Essential Rules to Life that the baseball and finance luminary lives by. Through a treasure chest of clips straight from the man himself, they take you on a journey which, at the end, will have you feeling closer to A-Rod than you ever would've thought you could. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
At long last, Bobby and Alex are joined by enemy of the podcast Richard Staff to discuss his Defector feature on the shrinking of the minor leagues and the growing gap in competition between them and the majors. Afterward, of course they had to get into some shit talking and meme describing. Links: Richard's Defector piece Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex run through a list of news items that have gotten somewhat lost in the shuffle in the last few weeks, including the appraisal of damage to the Tropicana Field roof and the Rays' subsequent 2025 plans, the Orioles reversing course on their left field wall change from two years ago, Diamond Sports group's interminable bankruptcy proceedings, free agency, and more. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
This week on the show, Bobby and Alex are joined by friends of the show Jane, Lauren, and Stephen from Batting Around to draft the silliest, most ridiculous, most Online, and just generally dumbest things that happened in the 2024 baseball season. From false ejections to panicked statements and everything in between, this episode runs the gamut (as it always has!). Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex bookend the 2024 season with a conversation about the ways it felt unique in comparison to the seven other seasons they've covered on the podcast. Then, they talk through some of the upcoming content plans they have for this offseason, including some exciting Patreon experiments and "Main Character Month," a series that will drill down on some of our faves with single episode features about the figures who've captivated the attention of the podcast over the years. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex gather to react to a World Series bookended with two classic games that the Dodgers ultimately dominated over the Yankees. They discuss the shocking Freddie Freeman performance, the resilience of a very injured Dodgers pitching staff, the buttons that Dave Roberts pressed to navigate all 27 outs each time they took the field, an underwhelming Yankees showing, the outlook for Los Angeles heading forward, and what the league might try to learn from their dominant season. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby asks Alex whether or not he has any other grand predictions (after predicting Freddie Freeman's huge Game 1 moment in the previous podcast). Then, they discuss the Dodgers winning Games 1 and 2 of the World Series and whether the Yankees have a chance to come back, plus the performance of Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, and more. Finally, they review Rob Manfred's pre-World Series press conference, discuss the state of the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium, and react to another year of baseball's revenue increasing. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex gather to preview the 2024 World Series, which is here at long last and consists of two teams that everyone is having very Normal and Measured reactions to! They do so by presenting a list statements and deciding whether they will be true or false by the end of the series. Baseball analysis is everywhere for those with eyes (ears) to see (hear) it! Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
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