Mlb comes up in 3 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from September 2016 to July 2019.
Brian Tuohy, The Fix is Still In Book Introduction
Greg Carlwood introduces author Brian Tuohy to discuss his new book, The Fix is Still In. Tuohy is framed as a leading expert on corruption, game-fixing, and the showbiz manipulations of major sports leagues including the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL. The discussion establishes Tuohy's perspective as a "sports skeptic" rather than a traditional conspiracy theorist.
New Stadiums and Winning Streaks, Correlation Study
Brian Tuohy presents a study of NFL and MLB teams that experienced sudden on-field success immediately before or after opening a new taxpayer-funded stadium. He argues that these winning streaks are manufactured to generate public excitement and justify the massive public investment. Examples cited include the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons reaching championships shortly after stadium debuts.
Emotional Storylines, MLB Owner Collusion Conspiracy
The frequency of "perfect" sports stories following national tragedies, such as the Red Sox winning after the Boston Marathon bombing, raises skepticism about coincidences in a billion-dollar industry. A proven historical conspiracy is cited: the 1980s MLB owner collusion, where owners secretly agreed not to bid on free agents to drive down player salaries. This case resulted in a $300 million payout to the Players Association and serves as evidence that league owners will prioritize financial gain over the integrity of the game.
