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Dinks On Tap: The Happy Hour Pickleball Podcast

Dinks On Tap: The Happy Hour Pickleball Podcast

How Major League Pickleball Really Works: What Fans Don’t See Behind the Trades, Contracts, and Team Decisions with Alex Geesbreght

Sep 2, 2026 · 36m

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What really goes on behind the scenes of Major League Pickleball? In this episode, we sit down with LA Mad Drops team owner Alex Geesbreght to get an inside look at how MLP works, from team contracts and player movement to the MLP draft, scouting, ownership, and the business behind the sport. Alex walks us through some of the biggest questions we have had about pickleball players, pickleball teams, and the decisions happening off the court. We also talk about where the league could be headed, what still needs to evolve, and why the next few years could be especially important for pickleball leagues. You’ll learn: How trades work during the MLP season, including who starts the conversation…