Alex and Bobby ring in the new season by talking about a hypothetical Red Sox losing streak and COVID cases abound on the Nationals. Then they discuss Francisco Lindor’s extension with the Mets and how it fits into baseball financial landscape, as well as MLB’s decision to pull this year’s All-Star Game from Atlanta. The return of Three Up, Three Down features the electrifying young star on the Marlins and statistical literacy on broadcasts.

Links:

The Bally Sports scorebug on Reddit

Jazz Chisholm on personality in baseball

An over-the-top tribute from the White Sox

Songs featured in this episode:

A Tribe Called Quest — “Jazz (We Got)” • Booker T & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”