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Bobby and Alex open by discussing (you guessed it) the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker to a jaw-dropping four year, $240 million contract. They discuss whether this has any impact whatsoever on the impending lockout and what, if anything, we should read into this about the state of baseball economics. Then, they're joined by Good Friend of the Show Jen Ramos Eisen to discuss, among other t...

Bobby and Alex are joined by FanGraphs writer Michael Baumann for their seventh installment of the State of Labor in Baseball. This year, they're particularly focused on the impending lockout next offseason, Tarik Skubal's arbitration, MLB's bottom feeders faking competitiveness, and more. Follow Mike on BlueSky Subscribe to Michael's cycling newsletter Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Tippi...

Bobby and Alex discuss the surprising news that Munetaka Murakami — once considered one of the top free agents on the market this year — has signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the Chicago White Sox. Then, they discuss the final luxury tax payment figures that came out this past week and what, if anything, it says that the Dodgers paid more in luxury tax than the bottom 12 teams paid in t...

Bobby and Alex discuss Mike Francesa's groundbreaking scoop that Brandon Nimmo was traded from the Mets because of wokeness. Then, they discuss the Mets allowing Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso walk now that the dust has settled a bit. Finally, they dig into some extremely on brand topics: the Twins selling a stake in the team to service their $500 million debt and MLB stepping in to regulate the u...

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Bobby and Alex discuss, um, extra virgin olive oil, bloodletting, raw milk, the state of healthcare in America, and one of the five best players in Major League Baseball. Then, they really dig into the MLB fan council, a highly-elaborate, poorly-constructed, thinly-veiled attempt at salary cap propaganda. Finally, they react to an updated ruling on the Derek Bender Rule 21(a) investigation.  Links...

This week, after hearing that there's just no way for the New York Yankees to make a profit, Bobby and Alex spend the first half of the podcast doing a charity phone-a-thon for their down-on-his-luck owner Hal Steinbrenner. Please, if you can, consider donating to the New York Yankees to make sure they don't have to close up shop next year. Next, they discuss the Toronto Blue Jays signing...

Bobby and Alex are back after a week of rest & relaxation. The extra time off has rejuvenated their spirits and inspired a wholehearted brace of civility and decorum, especially with regards to Bob Nutting and his efforts to turn the Pirates franchise around. They're in such good spirits that Alex is willing to hear what Tomi Lahren has planned for the 2026 New York Mets! Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joi...

For the fourth straight offseason, Bobby and Alex are joined by Jane, Lauren, and Stephen of Batting Around to discuss the dumbest things that happened during the 2025 baseball season. You know it, you love it, you might've forgotten it...but we did the work for you. Use promo code BLASTED for 50% off your first month month of the Tipping Pitches Patreon . Links: Join the Batting Around Patreo...

Bobby and Alex are back with a bonus episode discussing part one of HBO's 'Alex vs. ARod,' a three-part documentary series chronicling the rise, fall, and redemption of the main character of the podcast: Alex Rodriguez. They react to the first episode, discussing the trove of archival footage that the documentary is pulling from. Then, they're joined by the director and writer or t...

After it looked like the Blue Jays might indeed save baseball, Bobby and Alex unfortunately have to report live from the front lines of the Dodgers ENDING the sport. A wild Game 7 that saw a myriad of opportunities for the Jays ends in heartbreak, and the Dodgers are the first team to go back-to-back in a quarter century. The boys are joined by Good Friend of the Show Steve Sladkowski, who was in...

Despite previously reported fears that baseball, unfortunately, was over, the Toronto Blue Jays are merely one win away from reviving the sport. Behind an unprecedented start from Trey Yesavage and stellar performances up and down their lineup, the Jays (America’s Team) have weathered an 18-inning loss and a Yoshi Yamamoto complete game. Will they finish off the super team Dodgers? Using their tra...

Bobby and Alex discuss whether the Dodgers are as unbeatable as the narrative would have you believe, before making a few bold predictions for the World Series. Then, they're joined by friend of the show and Toronto correspondent Steve Sladkowski to recap how he felt during and after ALCS Game 7 and predict whether his beloved Toronto Blue Jays (AKA America's Team) will pull it out against...

In the final baseball game ever played (because the Los Angeles Dodgers have unfortunately ended the sport), the Toronto Blue Jays eliminated the Seattle Mariners on their way to their first World Series in more than three decades. Bobby and Alex live react to the final inning before previewing the impending World Series matchup (which isn't happening because the Dodgers ruined the sport). The...

Alex and Bobby discuss the borderline perfect vibes of the 2025 playoffs so far, before reigning in their 400th episode by launching into what they do best: an absurdly-esoteric-yet-charming-and-scholarly exploration of the biggest sponsorship failures MLB has undertaken this century. Baseball and corporate shame, what more could you want?!  Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Bobby and Alex review the new Taylor Swift album, including some reflections on the backlash it's gotten online in such a short period of time. Then, they discuss the playoffs thus far, place Strauss (the helmet sponsor) on the list of Most Evil Jersey Sponsors, and research the origins of tin foil hats. Finally, they're joined by Steve Sladkowski of PUP to discuss his beloved Blue Jays an...

The playoffs are here, so you know what that means: Bobby (after a brief ~crash out~ about the New York Mets missing the playoffs) and Alex preview the postseason by selecting the teams they think will present the most compelling narratives as they advance. Buy one get one 50% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect Coffee Roasters⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Bobby and Alex discuss whether a rapture is actually a better outcome for the 2025 New York Mets, before digging into what's really gone wrong with their roster construction and trying to make sense of how the Tigers have relinquished their massive AL Central lead. Then, they discuss the massive legacy of Clayton Kershaw — the person and the player — before breaking down a cold war between Nic...

Bobby and Alex bounce around a variety of topics from the last couple weeks, including the Mets and ChatGPT collab, Steve Cohen's casino, the president attending Yankee Stadium, an infuriating glitch within MLB TV, the Kawhi Leonard alleged no-show contract, and more. Buy one get one 50% off at ⁠⁠Connect Coffee Roasters⁠⁠ ! Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Bobby and Alex discuss some exciting news about the SECOND time the podcast has been sold this year (1:00). Then, they're joined by friend of the show Lindsay Zoladz to, once and for all, dissect what makes the perfect walk-up song (15:00). Finally, they're joined by Ryland Heagy of Origami Angel to discuss nothing but straight ball (1:18:45). Buy one get one 50% off at ⁠Connect Coffee Roa...

Bobby and Alex finally take some time to dig into Colt Keith's 100 favorite movies list (1:00) — a "for the boys, by the boys" take on film that reveals a certain kind of baseball guy brain. Then, they discuss the somewhat shocking news that MLB is considering selling MLB TV to ESPN (16:00). Finally, they're joined by Harry Krinsky and Patrick Redford of the Nothing But Respect p...

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 &q...

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...

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 podcas...

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. Nex...