Bobby and Alex take a deep dive — too deep — into the congressional baseball game thanks to FiveThirtyEight. Then they discuss what the hell is happening with a certain team in Queens, New York, and ask how the Mets’ national visibility impacts their perceived incompetence. They look at a downright bizarre statement from the MLB umpire’s union on Manny Machado, and wonder whether we should be taking the Rays’ split city proposal seriously. This week’s Three Up, Three Down features a lucky bamboo plant and a good commercial (no, seriously) from the Braves.
Links:
The congressional baseball game…but somehow nerdier
Claire McNear on the Mets’ misery
The MLBUA’s statement on Manny Machado
The Rays won’t actually do this…right?
Baseball players deserve a stake in the game
Songs featured in this episode:
Megan Thee Stallion — “Best I Ever Had” • Juvenile, Soulja Slim — “Slow Motion” • The Beach Boys — “I Get Around” • Booker T. & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”
Tipping Pitches 
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