Bobby and Alex toast to four years of the podcast by discussing — what else — an article about minor league housing, what the potential partnership between MLB and Barstool Sports says about the league’s priorities, and shenanigans at the trade deadline. This week’s Three Up, Three Down features the Mets’ Kumar Rocker gaffe and whether 31 mph pitches are good or not.

Links:

Billy Ripken on velocity through the years

Britt Ghiroli chronicles minor league living conditions

Buy a Unionize the Minors t-shirt

Songs featured in this episode:

Los Bravos — "Bring a Little Lovin'" • Booker T & the M.G.'s — "Green Onions"

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