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Tipping Pitches

Tipping Pitches
Baseball
Major League Baseball
MLB
Los Angeles Dodgers
New York Mets
Rob Manfred
Shohei Ohtani
World Series
Toronto Blue Jays
Oakland Athletics
Philadelphia Phillies
Alex Rodriguez
Tipping Pitches
Minor League Baseball
Boston Red Sox
MLB Playoffs
Shohei Otani
Dodgers
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Bryce Harper

Baseball for the many, not the few. A podcast trying to nationalize our national pastime. Hosted by Alex Bazeley and Bobby Wagner

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Bobby and Alex banter about Daniel Murphy's stray socialism joke on the Mets broadcast and compare it to Vin Scully's legendary socialism aside from over a decade ago. Then, they weigh in on MLB's PR war over blackout restrictions and the salary cap,... more

Bobby and Alex discuss the long-anticipated MLB-MLBPA CBA proposals —including the Players Association's "competitive integrity tax," and the owners' hard cap and floor proposal. They debate the merits of a cap in a world where owners have a long, st... more

Bobby and Alex banter about what NYC subway stations would make the best baseball player names, before eulogizing the gone (but not forgotten) Draftkings sports book at Wrigley Field. Then, they analyze what John Henry's quotes about bargaining signa... more

Bobby and Alex discuss Noah Syndergaard’s lackluster right-wing grift, including whether or not it’s “hard” to be conservative in MLB. Then, they acknowledge that MLB and the MLBPA met for their first official bargaining session ahead of the expirati... more

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Recent Guests

LJ Rader
Artist/creator of Art But Make It Sports
Art But Make It Sports
Episode: Some Pies Are Bigger Than Other Pies (feat. ArtButMakeItSports)
Bradford William Davis
Journalist and reporter for iBlack
iBlack / readiblack.com
Episode: The Salary Cap Wars Are Just Beginning
Jeff Passan
Senior MLB Insider at ESPN
ESPN
Episode: A (Semi) Heated CBA Debate With Jeff Passan. Plus: The 2026 Bingo Card.
Andy Gittlitz
Author of Metropolitans, New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team
Astrahouse (publisher)
Episode: The 2026 Banned Topics. Plus: The People’s Team (feat. A.M. Gittlitz)
Michael Baumann
Frequent guest on the podcast
Baseball prospect/analyst (as discussed on show)
Episode: The Stadium Sponsors Draft (feat. Michael Baumann and Matthew Roberson)
Matthew Roberson
Three-time returning guest
Baseball journalist
Episode: The Stadium Sponsors Draft (feat. Michael Baumann and Matthew Roberson)
Dan Grothe
Friend of the show, architect
Independent architect / sports architecture
Episode: The Renderings We Made Along the Way (feat. Dan Grothe)
Jason Coskrey
Writer at The Japan Times
The Japan Times
Episode: The Business and Labor History of NPB (feat. Jason Coskrey)
Jen Ramos-Eisen
Baseball journalist and analyst with insights on minor league baseball and women's professional leagues.
Episode: Line! Go! Up! (feat. Jen Ramos-Eisen)

Hosts

Alex Bazeley
Host of the show
Bobby Wagner
Host of the show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 525 ratings
  • Banned topics!! :)

    It’s like the mad hatter’s tea party but they’re talking about baseball. Banned topics is the best - I love to not hear about them :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hit M Hi
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love these guys

    Love the leftist baseball pod scene and the humor they are all bringing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AWL122
    United Statesa year ago
  • Banned topics :)

    Banned topics are my favorite episodes- it’s a brilliant idea. I am getting more excited by each banned topic - because football analogies for baseball, stadium daydreams, and contract griping are all terrible! Thrilled you are editing your conversation topics- but it’s fun to complain about them 1 last time. I love this. Well done :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hit M Hi
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ah another "fans dumb, it's good for baseball" podcast

    Unsubscribed

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    unlimitedlou
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good episode on a Titan of early baseball labor history

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MrFunEGUY
    a year ago

Listeners Say

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Positive sentiment toward coverage of ownership, stadium politics, and the business side of baseball, with several mentions of the hosts' engaging chemistry.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, labor-focused lens on baseball and the humor that accompanies serious topics.
Guests and topics are seen as insightful and accessible, blending industry knowledge with engaging banter.

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#51
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A (Semi) Heated CBA Debate With Jeff Passan. Plus: The 2026 Bingo Card.
Q: What is the core thesis of Passan's piece on MLBPA and the CBA?
Passan argues that there is a real opportunity to reset expectations and chart a course for outcomes that maximize the sport's health heading into the next cycle, while ensuring no games are missed and protecting the long-term vitality of both players and the league.
Weather App Gap Relationship
Q: What do you think about the new MLB app redesign and its impact on user experience?
We think the redesign looks slick but is slower and less practical day-to-day, with less visible information and lingering back-end issues that frustrate users.
Tony Clark Resigns As MLBPA Executive Director
Q: What do you make of the last 12 hours?
It reveals the chaos and the complexities surrounding Tony Clark's resignation and the implications for the union negotiations ahead.
Alex vs. ARod, Part 1 (feat. Gotham Chopra and Erik LeDrew)
Q: Was it hard for you to break him out of some of those things?
It took time and trust building to get past his rehearsed responses and break through to the authentic side of him.
Alex vs. ARod, Part 1 (feat. Gotham Chopra and Erik LeDrew)
Q: Did you see him code switch between those two personas? How often did he do it?
Yes, he often dipped back into the ARod persona which he acknowledges is a big part of his identity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tipping Pitches

What is Tipping Pitches about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, humor-forward look at baseball's business side, labor dynamics, and cultural tensions around the sport. Episodes frequently explore ownership, stadium financing, sponsorship, media rights, and the evolving economics of teams, often paired with spirited banter between two longtime hosts. Unique strengths include a clear left-leaning perspective on labor and social issues, accessible explainers of complex finance topics, and a habit of weaving in pop culture and media industry anecdotes to illuminate how money, politics, and performance intersect in baseball. This mix makes it helpful for listeners who want smart, candid takes on the game beyond box scores, and for potential sponsors or guests seeking a platform that treats baseball ... more

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1. LJ Rader
2. Bradford William Davis
3. Jeff Passan
4. Andy Gittlitz
5. Michael Baumann
6. Matthew Roberson
7. Dan Grothe
8. Jason Coskrey

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