The Good, the Bigot, and the Object Lesson

<p>Happy Pride to all! <a href="https://bravespacealliance.org/">Marcus Stroman</a> sets the bar high, <a href="https://theathletic.com/4568847/2023/05/31/mike-pence-dodgers-sisters-pride-night/">Mike Pence</a> demands an apology for what he does not understand, and the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/05/30/anthony-bass-instagram-video-lgbtq/">Blue Jays</a> teach us how a team can help its players be better people. <a href="https://www.overthemonster.com/2023/6/1/23745154/should-the-red-sox-give-jorge-alfaro-a-chance">Aquaman</a> opts out, <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/astros-chas-mccormick-three-hit-effort-friday/">Chas</a> and <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/royals-nicky-lopez-responds-with-four-hit-game/">Nicky</a> bounce back, and <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/05/29/joey-meneses-designated-hitter/">Joey</a> adjusts his brain to a DH role. We discuss <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gum-disease-alex-rodriguez-diagnosis-what-to-know/">A-Rod’s gums</a>, but not as much as he does. Patti tries to explain the business of <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/05/31/rob-manfred-mlb-diamond-sports-group/">cable-based regional sports networks</a>, blackouts, and fair market value. We cross-train with the Celtics and commencement, and celebrate the <a href="https://www.wbsc.org/en/news/female-umpiring-crew-makes-history-in-cubas-baseball-national-league">all-female umpire crew</a> working the Cuban National Series. Patti cheats on Pottymouth by dating another podcast – check her out on the <a href="https://youtu.be/uB8B91HgetY">Daily Deuce</a>.</p><p>We say “Pretend you are the Dewey Decimal System and file it under Mythology,” “It’s something I used to eschew,” and “You said “eschew perfectly.” Fight the man, send your game balls <a href="https://twitter.com/Bbl_Astrophyscs">to Meredith</a>, and find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/NCIBPodcast">@ncibpodcast</a>, on Facebook <a href="http