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, Gotham Chopra and Erik LeDrew, to discuss the filmmaking process, the way that their subject code switched between Alex and ARod, creative control, and more.
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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 the building, to eulogize the 2025 Blue Jays.
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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 trademark hard-hitting analysis, Bobby and Alex answer your burning questions about The FALL CLASSIC.
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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 Dodgers.
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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, they discuss the open-and-shut NLCS (the final National League games ever played), which was an unfortunately lopsided affair, which is only natural considering that the Dodgers have ruined baseball.
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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?!
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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 exceptional performance thus far against the Yankees in the ALDS.
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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.
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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 Castellanos and Rob Thomson. Finally, they weigh in on the MLB Ballpark security issues plaguing fans.
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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.
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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).
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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 podcast to reprise the Evil Jersey Sponsor rankings, but this time for the NBA (32:00).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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