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Bobby and Alex banter about playoff matchups thus far, and bid farewell to the Oakland Athletics. Then they discuss at length what the ideal playoff baseball moment looks like, and… Read more.

Alex and Bobby banter about Mike Francesa, how PETCO Park fits into its urban surroundings, and baseball’s subliminal military ties. They discuss the news that Mike Matheny is in talks… Read more.

Bobby and Alex banter about the improbability of Homer Bailey in the year 2019. Then they dive deep into the idea of what the perfect superstar of the 2020s would… Read more.

Alex and Bobby talk the joy of Tony Kemp (yes, that Tony Kemp), and Mike Francesa becoming the investigative sports journalist we need. They discuss the Red Sox firing Dave… Read more.

Alex and Bobby talk the wonders of the Justin Verlander no-hitter and dream of a league where every team is the Astros. Then they take a deep dive into the… Read more.

Alex and Bobby fire off a Bad Take Dramatic Reading thanks to Anti-Hero of the Pod Phil Mushnick and his crusade against Gary Sanchez. Then they bring on Hannah Keyser,… Read more.

Alex and Bobby banter about Bill Walton’s magical night calling the White Sox-Angels game, and discuss what made it such a successful experiment. Then they talk about Aristides Aquino and… Read more.

Alex and Bobby talk about MLB’s plan to play at the Field of Dreams, and discuss the mechanics of playing in a corn field in Iowa. Then they dive into… Read more.

On the two year anniversary of Tipping Pitches, Alex and Bobby discuss how baseball has changed since they started this podcast and how it has remained the same. Then, they… Read more.

Bobby and Alex briefly banter about watching baseball with the sound off. Then they attempt, in possibly futile fashion, to predict what the second half headlines will be, including a… Read more.

Alex and Bobby discuss the pure madness of the Home Run Derby and a slight controversy over Pete Alonso’s comeback victory, plus the rest of the All-Star game festivities. Then… Read more.

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… Read more.

Alex and Bobby banter about the Max Muncy vs. Madison Bumgarner showdown, and ponder what the Chris Paddack demotion means. Bobby brings a dramatic take reading to the table in… Read more.

Bobby and Alex talk actual, real baseball transaction new in the form of Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel, and ponder their role in baseball’s larger financial system. They also talk… Read more.

Alex and Bobby run through some baseball-themed Jeopardy questions (and knock them out of the park), and try to parse which unwritten rule Twins minor leaguer Royce Lewis broke. Then… Read more.

Bobby and Alex banter about Most Valuable Dog Juno Trout, Mike Fiers’s improbable no-hitter, and some extremely undercooked beef between Chris Paddack and Pete Alonso. Then they discuss the stark… Read more.

Alex and Bobby discuss a plethora of food offerings at MLB stadiums this year, try and fail to decipher some unwritten rules courtesy of the Mets and Phillies, and revisit… Read more.

Bobby and Alex banter about a seemingly impossible Joey Votto feat, tread some old ground with the Ozzie Albies signing, and marvel at Christian Yelich. Then they talk about That… Read more.

We hope you’re not sick of Bryce Harper yet! In this episode, Alex and Bobby talk about Bryce’s return to D.C. and the ensuing fan reception. They also chat about… Read more.

Baseball season has officially arrived, and with that so has the official Tipping Pitches season preview pod. We kick things off by briefly discussing Mike Trout’s extension (this was recorded… Read more.