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Tipping Pitches

Tipping Pitches
Baseball
Major League Baseball
The Sandlot
Shohei Ohtani
Nostalgia
Backyard Baseball
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Diamond Sports Group
Oakland Athletics
Tipping Pitches
Bally Sports
Disney Corporation
Los Angeles Dodgers
Seattle Mariners
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Boston Red Sox
Labor In Baseball
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Juan Soto
Humongous Entertainment

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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Latest Episodes

Bobby and Alex review the latest in interesting things Bryce Harper is doing to his body, before discussing a stunning defensive performance from Jo Adell in which he robbed three home runs in one game. Then, Alex — design and UX expert that he is — ... more

Bobby and Alex discuss the return of baseball and everything that comes with it: the ABS challenge system, an ill-conceived “fire and brimstone” pregame speech, Uniqlo (??), and more (5:15). Then, they preview the season the only way they know how: a... more

Bobby and Alex discuss a bevy of things that happened since they last recorded three weeks ago, before launching into this year's installation of the Banned Topics. Then, they're joined by author and friend of the podcast A.M. Gittlitz to discuss his... more

Bobby and Alex have cooked up something special this week: a deranged draft of the MLB stadium sponsors, based on which companies we’d least hate to work for (and which jobs we’d choose). Banks, non-banks financial entities, health insurance companie... more

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Recent Guests

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)
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)
Gotham Chopra
Director of the documentary series Alex vs. ARod
HBO
Episode: Alex vs. ARod, Part 1 (feat. Gotham Chopra and Erik LeDrew)
Erik LeDrew
Producer and Writer for the documentary Alex vs. ARod
HBO
Episode: Alex vs. ARod, Part 1 (feat. Gotham Chopra and Erik LeDrew)
Steve Sladkowski
Member of the band Pup and Blue Jays correspondent
Pup
Episode: Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Podcast So We Wouldn't Get Sued By Taylor Swift or the New York Yankees (feat. Steve Sladkowski)
Lindsay Zoladz
Pop music critic at the New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Double Album (feat. Lindsay Zoladz and Ryland Heagy)

Hosts

Alex Bazeley
Host of Tipping Pitches; co-host engaging in in-depth baseball analysis with a focus on labor, economics, and ownership dynamics.
Bobby Wagner
Co-host and on-air personality; drives conversations on baseball labor, economics, and cultural issues with humor and insight.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 516 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 States10 months 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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Strong banter and memorable segments; fans appreciate the balance of policy discussion with pop culture touches.
Thoughtful yet entertaining take on baseball's economics and labor issues.
Engaging dynamic between hosts; makes complex topics accessible without losing depth.
A refreshing blend of serious analysis and humor; not afraid to critique ownership and governance.
Hosts are seen as knowledgeable, passionate, and credible voices in baseball discourse.
Some listeners wish for less focus on gambling or more variety in topics, but overall highly engaging.

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#190
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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 baseball-focused show that blends thoughtful analysis of labor, economics, ownership, and development pathways in the sport with accessible banter and humor. Across episodes, hosts explore topics like player contracts, salary caps, minor league structure, private equity involvement, and fan engagement, often foregrounding labor rights and social issues within the game. The tone is energetic and conversational, with a clear throughline of critiquing baseball's business side while staying entertaining for a broad audience. A few standout elements include long-running debates on ownership spending, the mechanics of collective bargaining, and topical explorations of contemporary baseball narratives, all delivered in a learner-friendly way for... more

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1. Jeff Passan
2. Andy Gittlitz
3. Dan Grothe
4. Jason Coskrey
5. Jen Ramos-Eisen
6. Gotham Chopra
7. Erik LeDrew
8. Steve Sladkowski

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