Bobby and Alex discuss the baseball fandom of the new (American) pope, Pope Leo XIV. Then, they weigh in on the escalating drama between Red Sox star Rafael Devers and Boston POBO Craig Breslow. Finally, they pour one out for The Oracle of Omaha — Alex Rodriguez's mentor Warren Buffett.

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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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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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