Alex and Bobby talk about Alex Rodriguez’s favorite ways in which pitchers tip their pitches — ranked, of course. They talk Rob Manfred’s admission of guilt, and a sobering message from Ian Desmond. Then they bring on ESPN.com staff writer Joon Lee to talk about the Ivy League to front office pipeline, MLB’s diversity reckoning, and Joon’s burgeoning influencer career.

Follow Joon on Twitter here.

Links:

Joon on the homogeneity of front offices

A thoughtful message from Ian Desmond

Alex Rodriguez talks tipping pitches

Songs featured in this episode:

Cream — “White Room” • Beyoncé — “Me, Myself and I” • Booker T & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”