Baseball for the many, not the few. A podcast trying to nationalize our national pastime. Hosted by Alex Bazeley and Bobby Wagner
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
Bobby and Alex banter about Daniel Murphy's stray socialism joke on the Mets broadcast and compare it to Vin Scully's legendary socialism aside from over a decade ago. Then, they weigh in on MLB's PR war over blackout restrictions and the salary cap, before discussing an awkward alliance between Ali Najmi, a civil rights lawyer who worked on the Mamdani campaign, and Steve Cohen. Finally, they're…
Bobby and Alex discuss the long-anticipated MLB-MLBPA CBA proposals —including the Players Association's "competitive integrity tax," and the owners' hard cap and floor proposal. They debate the merits of a cap in a world where owners have a long, storied history of lying about their finances, and dig below the surface into their desperate attempt at juicing franchise values to further extract…
Bobby and Alex banter about what NYC subway stations would make the best baseball player names, before eulogizing the gone (but not forgotten) Draftkings sports book at Wrigley Field. Then, they analyze what John Henry's quotes about bargaining signal about the state of CBA negotiations, before closing by recapping some small news stories about the Rays new stadium project. Links: Buy tickets for…
Bobby and Alex discuss Noah Syndergaard’s lackluster right-wing grift, including whether or not it’s “hard” to be conservative in MLB. Then, they acknowledge that MLB and the MLBPA met for their first official bargaining session ahead of the expiration of the current MLB CBA, discussing whether there’s anything that can be gleaned from the tone and tenor of bargaining this early in the process.…
Bobby and Alex have returned for the third installation of the Tipping Pitches Power Hour (AKA Power Hour III AKA Tre Power, Tre Hour AKA Power Hour Part Trois), and this time it’s bigger and better than ever. In a frankly absurd investment of time, energy, and liver enzymes, Bobby has built a 30-question personality quiz to determine what MLB team your vibe most closely matches, and he has spent…
Bobby and Alex discuss a legendary media figure's subtweet of the Tipping Pitches podcast, before engaging in a philosophical discussion of what a strike really is. Then, they spend the rest of the podcast filling out an MLB survey on the current state of the game, its stars, how it's consumed, and more. Links: Buy tickets for the Tipping Pitches Brooklyn Cyclones Meetup on June 12 Vote on where…
Bobby and Alex discuss a golden opportunity for Alex to break in to the MLB analytics community with the New York Mets. Then, they dig into the surprising news that Craig Breslow fired Alex Cora and a bevy of Red Sox coaches over the weekend, wondering whether Breslow has much of a plan on where the organization goes next. Next, they discuss a pair of news stories about the Rays and Royals new…
Bobby and Alex discuss the record $3.9 billion sale of the San Diego Padres and what it signifies for the state of the baseball ownership class. Then, they run through a list of Tipping Pitches core topics, including retired players yelling at clouds, MLBPA executive turnover, sports betting super PACs, and the hilarious failure of yet another corporate sponsor of Major League Baseball. Links: Buy…
Hello! We were unable to record at our normal time this week, so in lieu of sharing nothing on the main feed, we've decided to publish this extended Patreon preview. It features the first half(ish) of our keystone Patreon segment — three up, three down — where we discuss three things that bring us joy in the baseball world, and three things that take that joy away. The episode is also…
Bobby and Alex review the latest in interesting things Bryce Harper is doing to his body, before discussing a stunning defensive performance from Jo Adell in which he robbed three home runs in one game. Then, Alex — design and UX expert that he is — reviews the updated MLB app. They slot the Tampa Bay Rays (the final holdout) jersey patch onto The Most Evil Jersey Patch Sponsors, Ranked list. And…
Bobby and Alex discuss the return of baseball and everything that comes with it: the ABS challenge system, an ill-conceived “fire and brimstone” pregame speech, Uniqlo (??), and more (5:15). Then, they preview the season the only way they know how: an off-the-wall series of complicated longshot predictions about things in and around the baseball world (14:00). Finally, they’re joined by ESPN…
Bobby and Alex discuss a bevy of things that happened since they last recorded three weeks ago, before launching into this year's installation of the Banned Topics. Then, they're joined by author and friend of the podcast A.M. Gittlitz to discuss his new book "Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team." They discuss, among other things, the need for a book about…
Bobby and Alex have cooked up something special this week: a deranged draft of the MLB stadium sponsors, based on which companies we’d least hate to work for (and which jobs we’d choose). Banks, non-banks financial entities, health insurance companies, car insurance companies, beer distributors, other beer distributors, and more. Use promo code SPONSORS to get 50% off your first month of the…
Bobby and Alex are joined by friend of the pod and architect Dan Grothe for an episode years in the making about a topic that they care about more than they should — stadium renderings. Who makes them? Who pays for them? What purpose do they serve? Why do they all look like that? YOU CAN SIGN UP NOW (PROMO CODE "SPONSORS" FOR 50% OFF) TO GET EARLY ACCESS TO THE FULL VERSION OF THE STADIUM SPONSOR…
This week on the podcast, Bobby and Alex take a break from discussing the economics of Major League Baseball and are joined by Jason Coskrey in order to discuss the business structure, labor history, and cultural evolution of Nippon Professional Baseball — the top baseball league in Japan. Links: Read Jason at The Japan Times Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon…
Bobby and Alex discuss the Philadelphia Phillies’ new hyperbaric chamber partnership and its medical and scientific merit. Then, they update the ranking of the San Francisco Giants’ new jersey sponsor, Airwallex. Finally, in a deeply unhinged effort, they place all 30 MLB organizations on a political compass where the x-axis is a measure of their economic policy and the y-axis is a measure of…
Bobby and Alex drop an instant (read: 12 hours later) reaction to the stunning news that Tony Clark has resigned as Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association amid the revelation that he engaged in an improper relationship with his sister-in-law, a staffer at MLBPA. They discuss what this means — if anything — for 2026 CBA negotiations, Clark’s legacy as Executive…
Bobby kicks the show off by sharing with Alex an injury he sustained last week and what kind of impact it would have on his career if he were a pitcher for the Mets. Then, they discuss the bizarre Nick Castellanos Instagram post breaking the news that the reason he was suspended for one game in the 2025 season was because he brought a beer into the dugout. Finally, they discuss some Rob Manfred…
Bobby and Alex discuss how MLBPA’s expansion into AI caricatures of baseball players could cure the male loneliness epidemic and lead us to finally determine whether climate change is real. Then, they react to Tarik Skubal winning the largest arbitration case in MLB history, before discussing the latest update in the Emmanuel Clase pitch-spiking scandal. Finally, they get to do their favorite…
Bobby and Alex start the show by challenging niche celebrity rock climber Alex Honnold to a test of wits and economics knowledge. Then, they place the Chicago White Sox new jersey sponsor, CME Group, on their running list of Most Evil Jersey Sponsors. They then discuss the latest health fad that Bryce Harper is posting himself doing on his Instagram, before finally answering your questions about…
There's a lot of agita swirling around about the Los Angeles Dodgers, a salary cap, competitive balance, deferred money, and more. So, this week on the show, Bobby and Alex discuss the Dodgers' offseason so far, the disproportionate backlash fans have shown it, and whether any of it has changed their opinion on the severity of next offseason's impending lockout. If you or someone you know is doing…
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…
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 Tipping Pitches…
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…
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 use…
[This is a Patreon preview. To listen to this episode in full, please find it here or at patreon.com/tippingpitches. If you use code GRIEF you can get your first month for $1 and listen to this, as well as a lot of other great stuff we've done on Patreon of late]. Bobby and Alex discuss the sad, sad state of affairs in Queens...but enough about Steve Cohen getting his casino, let's talk baseball!…
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 the top…
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: Join the…
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 Patreon…
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 the docuseries,…
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…
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 the…
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). Then,…
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 and their…
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 Nick…
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…
