The Biometrics Revolution

Alex and Bobby discuss former Brave GM John Coppolella’s reinstatement after a “lifetime ban” for breaking international signing rules, MLB hiring a blackouts czar and what it means for the future of streaming, robot umpires coming to Triple A, thoughts on expansion, and the implications of facial recognition technology in MLB ballparks. Links: John Coppolella on life before and after MLB’s banned list MLB seeks to end local market blackouts AAA parks to use electronic strike zone in 2023 Andy McCullough on expansion to Las Vegas Facial software used to remove lawyer from Radio City Music Hall Facial recognition enters the sports arena Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Songs featured in this episode: James Blood Ulmer — “Are You Glad to Be In America?” • Booker T & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”