Episodes

Bobby and Alex decide to dive deeper into the furor around some recent New Era hat drops and try to break down how the fitted cap community differs from the average baseball fan. To do that, they turn to Benjamin Christensen, a community events & engagement manager at Hat Club, and James Holas, a former…

Alex and Bobby talk about the soon-to-be Cleveland Guardians and probe how genuine this transition has felt, check in on a pivotal vote to keep the A’s in Oakland, and read about — shocker! — minor leaguers in poor living conditions. This week’s Three Up, Three Down features electronic pitch signs and the freakin’ K-zone.…

Alex and Bobby banter about the All-Star Break festivities and Pete Alonso’s Home Run Derby prowess. Then they discuss the impasse in the Oakland A’s ballpark negotiations and John Fisher’s vision for his legacy, as well as player comments about priorities in this round of CBA negotiations. They take some listener calls about the Derby…

This week, Bobby and Alex examine a Pro Publica that uncovers the ways sports owners weaponize their franchises to avoid paying taxes (spoiler alert: it’s as frustrating as it sounds!). This week’s Three Up, Three Down features a disappointing Ronald Acuña Jr. injury, Max Muncy and Max Muncy, the Cubs, and emo Lance Lynn. Links:…

Alex and Bobby get some stock tips courtesy of a Ross Stripling column, explore what the Supreme Court’s ruling against the NCAA could mean for baseball’s anti-trust exemption, and answer some voicemails on the All-Star Game jerseys, concessions prices, and gambling at the park. This week’s Three Up, Three Down features Fernando Tatis Jr. as…

Alex and Bobby chat about the worst billionaire who could own a baseball team, and why it’s Elon Musk. Then they break down Pete Alonso’s ball manipulation theory and look at how it impacts the upcoming CBA expiration, as well as what issues could be on the table. This week’s Three Up, Three Down features…

Bobby and Alex banter about their potential submissions for Alex Rodriguez’s contest to win $96,000. Then they talk about foreign substances and why the discourse around it is already exhausting, as well as Bob Brenly’s comment about Marcus Stroman’s durag and Jon Duplantier’s courageous response. This week’s Three Up, Three Down features split opinions on…

Alex and Bobby talk about New Era’s ill-advised local market caps and Javier Báez forcing the miscue of the century. Then they talk about Mike Shildt and MLB’s mailed-in campaign against foreign substances, as well as Keith Olbermann’s insistence on yelling at clouds. This week’s Three Up, Three Down features Dave Kaval’s (in)ability to read…

Bobby and Alex dive far too deep into the Tony La Russa/Yermín Mercedes saga and then check in on the stadium stalemate in Oakland. Then they listen to a couple voicemails about players you dislike on your favorite team and Jim Crane’s real estate portfolio. This week’s Three Up, Three Down features real live in-person baseball…

Mid-week special! Alex and Bobby talk about the Houston Astros providing housing for players and give quick reactions to the Oakland A’s ballpark ultimatum. Then they bring on Alex Coffey, A’s beat writer for The Athletic, to break down how negotiations got to this moment, how Rob Manfred’s shadow looms over this all, and what…

Bobby and Alex talk Kevin McCarthy’s ramblings on the All-Star Game move, the return of minor league baseball, an unceremonious halt to Albert Pujols’s career, and #RatcoonGate in New York. Then they take some calls on franchises half-heartedly tanking and the prospect of real labor solidarity in baseball. This week’s Three Up, Three Down features…

Alex and Bobby banter about Rob Manfred and pace of play vs. betting, and listen to a couple voicemails about some downtrodden teams. Then they bring on Kyle Bandujo, host of “Big Screen Sports” and “From Phenom to Farm,” to talk about the realities that come with being drafted, how the past year has impacted…