Stars and Strikes (feat. UNITE HERE Local 11)

Alex and Bobby talk for far too long about Alex’s encounter with John Fisher at a recent A’s game, then probe Rob Manfred’s professed desire for expansion teams. Then they talk with Maria Hernandez and Laura Ortiz from UNITE HERE Local 11 about the strike authorization vote among concessions workers at Dodger Stadium and their struggles to negotiate a fair contract. Finally, they answer some listener questions about the grammar of team nicknames, Hall of Fame cases among young stars, and stats that track fans.Links:Dodger Stadium concession workers threaten to strike MLB All-Star GameRob Manfred doesn’t hate baseball, and other claimsTipping Pitches on PatreonGet Tipping Pitches merchandise