Bobby and Alex discuss the viral backlash to the inclusion of the Geese song "100 Horses" on the newest MLB The Show soundtrack. NOTE: This is an extended preview of "Three Up, Three Down" on the Tipping Pitches Patreon feed. To hear the full episode, as well as The Audit, extended interviews, and over 75 more bonus episodes, you can sign up for a 7-day free trial on Patreon.
Bobby and Alex discuss MLB’s fluctuating October slogans and decide whether “There’s No Time Like October” is actually pretty good, all things considered. Then, they check in on the status of the Championship Series and recap some Division Series action. Finally, they check in about the latest MLB CBA proposals, which included a shortened season, extended playoff series, and more. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss the [redacted] market Rays and Brewers looking like October powerhouses in their respective division series vs. the big bad New York Yankees and high-payroll San Diego Padres, respectively. Then, they zoom out and discuss the brand of baseball being played this October thus far, and the unique weirdness of the MLB postseason. After that, they’re joined by Tom Sexton of Trillbilly Workers Party to discuss the proliferation of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket in professional sports — what does it mean for the integrity of the game, addiction in society at large, and the general malaise that’s begun to blanket American sports. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander's twin flame careers and Scherzer's incredibly on-brand final game of 2026 (and maybe ever). Then, they briefly dig into Pablo Torre Finds Out's report about Life Surge — a potentially fraudulent Christian investment conference that has worked with pro athletes like Tim Tebow and David Ortiz. Finally, they react in real time to the MLB playoff bracket being set and make their World Series predictions. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex speculate on what Rob Manfred gets paid as commissioner of baseball. Then, they discuss a handful of interesting quotes coming from a letter written by a Braves minority investor and the lackluster playoff bracket on the American League side. Finally, they're joined by author and journalist Julie Kliegman to discuss their biography of trans tennis trailblazer Renée Richards and the book's resonance with our current climate around trans athletes. Links: Buy "Finding Renée Richards" Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex react to some long-awaited news about the sand in beautiful Malibu, California. Then, they review the status of the 2026 Tipping Pitches Bingo Card, before being joined by Ringer Senior Features Writer Katie Baker to discuss her piece on Dodgers owner Mark Walter. They discuss the financial circles he comes from, his myriad private equity connections and business pursuits, his style of business leadership, and more. Links: Read Katie’s piece on Mark Walter in The Ringer Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss Pablo Torre and Hunterbrook’s investigation into Dodgers owner Mark Walter’s alleged self dealing, including what it portends (if anything) for the future of the team. Then, they briefly discuss the NBA’s punishment of Steve Ballmer and the Clippers, before publishing the Angels segment of The Audit Episode Five, which will run in full on Patreon in two weeks. Links: PTFO’s episode on Mark Walter and Magic Johnson Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex gather for this mini reaction episode to discuss the surprising sale of the Los Angeles Angels to billionaire serial sports owner Stan Kroenke. First, they grade the Arte Moreno era on his on and off field performance, before bidding him (and his FBI bribery investigation) adieu one final time. Then, they weigh in on Kroenke’s ownership experience, his frankly absurd real estate portfolio, his Walmart ties and more. Finally, they speculate about what the timing of the sale might signify about the economic health of Major League Baseball ahead of a contentious lockout in three months. Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss Chris Sale turning back the clock and what the podcaster equivalent would be, before assessing MLB’s current labor strategy of proposing as many anti-player policies as policy in the hopes that one will stick. Then, they’re joined by Great Friend of the Show Jen Ramos Eisen to do a deep dive into the state of the Women’s Pro Baseball League, with a particular focus on the financial management (or lack thereof) of the league thus far. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex attempt to unpack the complicated web of financial mess that Mark Walter has created by using money gained from his insurance businesses to personally enrich himself. They assess what it actually means for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and fact check some of the more flippant public claims going around right now about the Dodgers not having enough money to cover future payroll. Then, they reprise “Dodgers Myths, Busted” — a segment they ran in February of 2025 to correct the narrative on some of the more common things you hear about the Dodgers, especially as it pertains to mechanisms within the CBA. Links: Listen to part one of “Dodgers Myths, Busted” Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss some distinctly Tipping Pitches news at the top of this week's show, including a news story in The City Reporter about Diamond Baseball Holdings stealing tips from Brooklyn Cyclones concessions workers and Apollo Global Management investing nearly $3 billion in the Yankees. Then, they're joined by CNN's Hannah Keyser and Jon Becker of FanGraphs to have a wide-ranging discussions of the state of the MLBPA-MLB CBA negotiations. For a longer discussion of the Yankees' private equity investment, head over to Patreon and start a 7-day free trial of the Alex Rodriguez VIP Club. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
It’s what you’ve all been waiting for: another concept episode!! With Alex traveling this week, Bobby has cooked up an idea: pairing every MLB franchise with their “twin flame” — the team that most closely aligns with their spirit. There are twists and turns you could never predict in this one! Links: How to update your shipping address in Patreon Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex are joined by friend of the show Matthew Roberson for the sequel to 2025’s much-lauded Sipping Pitches, AKA the MLB liquor taste test. They taste 11 (!!!) alcohols that are owned or prominently sponsored by MLB players and coaches while going around in round-robin fashion sharing takes, thought-provoking questions, and personal anecdotes. This year is bigger, better, and unquestionably drunker. We are sorry in advance. To listen to Part 2 of this episode, where we drink all 11 of these alcohols in reverse order (it feels painful to even type that), become a member or start a free trial of our Alex Rodriguez VIP Club tier on Patreon. To receive the Sipping Pitches 2.0 companion zine, designed by friend of the show Josie Naron, sign up for ANY tier of the Tipping Pitches Patreon by Monday, Aug. 10. Links: How to update your shipping address in Patreon Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss the rising cost of (you guessed it) sandwiches! Then, they share an important reminder about Sipping Pitches 2.0 and the Patreon, before digging into the complicated issue of the international amateur free agent draft and how it relates to the representation of Latino players on the MLBA bargaining committee. You can get 50% your first month of the Tipping Pitches Patreon by using promo code SIP at checkout. Links: How to update your shipping address in Patreon Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss the hazardous weather that MLB expects players to breathe while playing mostly meaningless July baseball games. Then, they dig into the iPad AI apps heard 'round the world, before finally getting into a wide-ranging discussion of the state of purchasing tickets to major events in the United States right now. Listen to Episode 1 of THE AUDIT, a Tipping Pitches series, for free on Patreon. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss the…interesting occupations that MLB spokesperson Glen Caplin had in the 2010s, before digging into Zack Wheeler’s critical comments about the All-Star Game selection process. Then, they try to unpack the fraught Bryce Harper/Cameo/FanDuel story, in which Harper recorded a video that was commissioned for a FanDuel representative who wanted to reward a gambler who had spent a lot of money on the app. Finally, they check in on the latest installation of the MLB “level the playing field” campaign. Learn more about “The Audit” — our series covering the financial performance and investment into baseball of all 30 MLB teams. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss the Angels firing their GM of six years, Perry Minasian, and what it means for the current state of Angels incompetence. Then, they discuss the interesting and unfortunate connections between the Angels and Mets organizations, before reviewing Bobby’s trip to his first Cleveland Guardians game. Links: Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss the debate over the word “analytics” that’s raging across the basketball internet, observing how eerily similar it is to the one that has poisoned baseball discourse over the last decade. Then, they make an exciting announcement about a new series of episodes called the Tipping Pitches: The Audit, where they’ll be conducting deep dives into all 30 MLB teams’ publicly available finances, spending, and more in an effort to set a level playing field for future labor discussions as the CBA expires. Next, they dig into the latest round of economic proposals from MLB and the MLBPA, including a radical max contract proposal from the owners that would fundamentally alter the existence of free agency in MLB, before discussing the PR blitz that the MLB side is building to try and win over public opinion. Finally, in honor of Bobby’s trip to Camden Yards, they conduct a tiered ranking of the MLB stadiums that they’ve attended. Links: Tipping Pitches Rockies Meetup Interest Form Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
Bobby and Alex discuss the results of a listener poll on whether or not the Marlins train trip should count for a bingo square. Then, they banter about the World Cup and Fox’s coverage of it, before pivoting into their bread and butter: coverage of more CBA proposals. Finally, they discuss the mess of a situation brewing in San Francisco over pride night hats and why it’s one of the dumber controversies in recent MLB memory. Links: Tipping Pitches Rockies Meetup Interest Form Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
This is a preview of THREE UP, THREE DOWN, an alt-weekly paid version of Tipping Pitches that publishes on Patreon. To hear this — or the 60+ UNFILTERED, RAW, HONEST, bonus episodes we've done — head to patreon.com/tippingpitches. Links: Tipping Pitches Rockies Meetup Interest Form Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881 Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.