Hat Trick Circa 1911

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.Buy a Tipping Pitches t-shirt here.Links:Mike Shildt’s postgame presserWhite Sox face backlash amid lounge renamingAP’s odd betting partnershipThe New York Times is interested in the AthleticThe Javy PlayDemocrats want to make college athletes employeesJoey Votto, amateur broadcaster