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 the room, and the White Sox’s dedication to unforced errors.

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Mike Shildt’s postgame presser
White Sox face backlash amid lounge renaming
AP’s odd betting partnership
The New York Times is interested in the Athletic
The Javy Play

Democrats want to make college athletes employees

Joey Votto, amateur broadcaster