Bobby and Alex discuss whether or not there is an MLB equivalent of Russell Westbrook and his unending chaotic energy. Then, they answer some listener questions, including a question about what each MLB team's email signature would look like. Finally, they have a lengthy, philosophical, and spirited discussion about the small change MLB made to how they're grading umpires for balls and strikes this year.

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Bobby and Alex debut a very important (and very proprietary) formula to determine how long each player should be allowed to play their walk up song. Then, they place TWO new jersey sponsors on their running list of Most Evil Jersey Sponsors, before discussing the three squares on the 2025 Bingo Card that have hit so far.

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The Most Evil Jersey Sponsors EPISODE

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This week on the podcast, we have an excerpt of "ups" from our most recent Patreon Three Up, Three Down with Hannah Keyser to show you what you're missing out on over on the Patreon page. Then, we're joined by Macseal drummer and devout Mets fan Frankie Impastato to discuss the music world analogy of getting called up to the show, the obvious crossovers between emo music and baseball fandom, watching Mets games while drumming on stage, and more.

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Bobby and Alex discuss the merits of Bernie and AOC's political rally at Coachella before regrettably admitting that there has been a vibe shift with the Boston Red Sox and they are cool again. Then, they answer a couple listener questions and finally weigh in on the torpedo bats (topical!). Later in the episode, they're joined by You Can Play COO Kurt Weaver to discuss YCP's mission, how it plays out in practice, and what TP listeners can do to continue supporting beyond the April fundraiser.

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Bobby and Alex discuss the first full week of the Major League Baseball season and Bryce Harper's incendiary comments about the people who think the Dodgers are bad for baseball. Then, they're joined by GQ staff writer Matthew Roberson to discuss his profile of Francisco Lindor, what it's like to talk to athletes about their lifestyle and fashion, talking to Bryan Johnson about immortality, and his firsthand experience with Tommy Lasorda.

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For the second straight year, Bobby and Alex preview the Major League Baseball season by creating their own bingo card of things they think will (or at least might) happen in 2025. Predictions range from the owners' suite, to the field, to the media, and more. Don't forget to fill out your own bingo card and play along at home!

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For the fourth year in a row (we said third on the show because we don't have memories), Bobby and Alex each select three topics they'd like to ban from discussion on the podcast in 2025. Whether the topic has been over-discussed, become toxic, or is just plain boring, these things have no place on the show for the next 12 months!

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Bobby shares a dispatch from the Cactus League before he and Alex discuss a bevy of news items from the past week — including Gerrit Cole's impending Tommy John surgery, Fanatics and Ticketmaster teaming up to make a steaming pile of garbage, and reports that Rob Manfred and a cohort of owners are pressuring Stu Sternberg to sell the Rays so that they can stay in Tampa. Then, Bobby and Alex are joined by 'Eephus' director Carson Lund to discuss his debut feature — a unique and incredibly lived-in story about the final day of a men's adult baseball league and the emotionality baked into baseball (in its many forms).

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Bobby and Alex return from a two week break to make an announcement about this upcoming April on the podcast and Patreon. Then, they become the final baseball podcasters to weigh in on the downright shocking news that the New York Yankees have loosened their facial hair policy. Next, they discuss the breakdown of the relationship between MLB and ESPN, before being joined by Steve Sladkowski of PUP to discuss the state of Toronto Blue Jays fandom, watching baseball in 2025, PUP's new album, and more.

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