A Mookie Mistake

Alex and Bobby discuss the Mookie Betts trade and what it means for the respective teams involved and the sport at large. They also talk a failed sale of the New York Mets to Steve Cohen, Jessica Mendoza’s uniquely scrutinized position, and how they would describe a tumultuous offseason. Finally, a discussion on what makes a great baseball movie, and some picks for a baseball-only Oscars.

Songs featured in this episode:

Parquet Courts — “Borrowed Time” • Flying Lotus — “Putty Boy Strut” • Booker T. & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”