Variance Flies Forever

Alex and Bobby check in on Bob Nightengale’s recent predictions record, then take stock of the playoff picture thus far, including whether the “right” teams made it to the division series, the most compelling matchups to watch this round, which teams are poised to come back after losing their first game, Kershaw and Verlander in October, and more. They also give Jerry Dipoto some PR lessons, make the case against Online Mascots, and dig into the Diamondbacks crossing a picket line in LA.  Links: Jerry Dipoto’s 10-year plan  UNITE HERE calls out the Dbacks  Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon  Tipping Pitches merchandise  Songs featured in this episode: Tony Allen — “Secret Agent” • Equipment — “Hot, Young Doctors” • Booker T & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”