Baseball Isn’t Boring

The Blue Jays' rout of the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series opened some eyes. Maybe Toronto can actually win this thing. If there is a path to a title, the Jays offered a glimpse of it thanks to a unique offensive approach and proven resiliency. Bradfo caught up with three great guys to talk about the dynamic after the Toronto win - Myles Straw, Chris Bassitt and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before Game 1 of the World Series, Toronto GM Ross Atkins met with the media at Rogers Centre to answer questions about how this Blue Jays team has been built and his emotions heading into the showdown with the Dodgers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mookie Betts has experienced a complicated season, ending with offensive numbers that weren't up to his usual standards. But, between how strong he has finished at the plate and the memorable switch he has made to a new position (shortstop), it is a campaign that should be remembered. So, how will Mookie remember it? He opened up to Bradfo at World Series Media Day about how he views it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While relievers will likely once again finish the postseason pitching more innings than starters, there does seem to be somewhat of a shift to understanding the importance of starting pitching the playoffs. Three starters who understand the landscape better than most - Chris Bassitt, Tyler Glasnow and Shane Bieber - join Bradfo at World Series Media Day to discuss the topic (along with a few other things along the way). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman is back on the podcast, this time sitting down with Bradfo at World Series Media Day. The main topic of conversation this time? What might it be like to get the final out of the 2025 season. Hoffman explains how he has watched other relievers get the last out of a World Series, how he envisions the moment, and what it was like to blackout when securing the punctuation on the ALCS. He also compares the clubhouses of the two teams he has participated in World Series with, the Blue Jays and Phillies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alonso Sarinana is back with another edition of West Coast Bias and he is joined by Dodgers Broadcaster Tim Neverett to discuss the upcoming World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. They break down who they expect to stand out, which matchups favor both teams, their series predictions, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We know there are a few members of the Dodgers who have committed to getting Baseball Isn't Boring tattoos if they win the World Series, but how about the Blue Jays? Well, hitting coach David Popkins seems to be a pretty good candidate. Bradfo caught up with Popkins to get a commitment, while also getting into some fascinating talk regarding the unique set of tattoos he already has. There is also some postseason hitting talk, as well. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blue Jays Manager John Schneider takes to the podium to discuss his journey to the World Series, their past meeting with Ohtani, his Game 1 starter Trey Yesavage, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some players define their legacy with just a few weeks in October thanks to unforgettable postseason dominance. Josh Beckett has lived that life. The former ace with the Marlins, Red Sox, and Dodgers reunites with Bradfo for an insightful look at his signature moments and how the challenges and tough times were just as impactful for him. It's the kind of entertainment and education that is a perfect springboard into the World Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angels GM Perry Minasian & Manager Kurt Suzuki met with the LA media to discuss their decision to hire him as manager, what he hopes to accomplish in his first season on the job, how this came about, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo is joined by former MLB Umpire Jim Joyce to address the behind-the-scenes interworkings of being assigned to umpire the Fall Classic To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both Bradfo and Julian McWilliams (Eye Test/CBS Sports) will be boots on the ground for the World Series. Hence, they have plenty of opinions and analyses regarding the showdown between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. But this podcast has so much more, with Julian telling never-heard-before stories about a player he grew up playing with, Toronto postseason hero George Springer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we all brace ourselves for the World Series, it's a great time to take a pause and appreciate a signature moment for the podcast: We have turned three years old. Bradfo is joined by the Baseball Isn't Boring brand's CEO Joe Kelly to reflect on how far BIB has come, while also offering up perspective when it comes to the team he won a World Series title with a year ago, the Dodgers. There is also talk of the Drake Curse and Joe's wish-list of future podcast guests. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Springer knows a thing or two about succeeding in the postseason, as his historic home run in Game 7 of the ALCS reminded us. It's why it's a perfect time to resurface the conversation Bradfo had with the Toronto outfielder regarding what it takes to live the life of a successful postseason participant. It's a conversation that should be bottled. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a perfect time to have another long conversation with Brock Holt. Why? Well, in part because he knows the feeling Shohei Ohtani experienced when making postseason history, still owning the second-best playoff performance (after Ohtani). He also was on the last team who actually beat the Dodgers in the World Series, living that life in 2018. So, with the World Series matchup now set, we turn to a podcast favorite for great perspective on all things baseball, and poisonous spiders. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays are heading to their first World Series since 1993 after beating the Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. The emotions and explanations were on full display after the game with Vlad Guerrero Jr. and John Schneider taking the podium to meet with the media after their big win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mariners came out on the short end of their Game 7 tilt in Toronto, in large part because of the home run by George Springer off Seattle reliever Eduard Bazardo. After the game, M's manager Dan Wilson went into great detail regarding all the decisions he made in his team's one-run loss, including not bringing in closer Andres Munoz against Springer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Red Sox executive and Mets GM Zack Scott - who currently runs the consulting and exec coaching firm 'Four Rings Sports - returns to the podcast to give awesome perspective on lessons learned from the postseason joins Bradfo to discuss the mystery as to why teams don't value winning the World Series more in their analytical thinking To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is it like to come back from a 2-0 deficit in the LCS (as the Blue Jays are on the verge of, and the Diamondbacks managed two years ago)? What are front offices doing while the final two teams are playing? Why are the Dodgers so good? What are the Mariners so unique in dealing with in trades? Who are the D-Backs targeting this offseason? All these questions are answered in Bradfo's latest sit-down with Arizona assistant GM Amiel Sawdaye, who also gives a great Corbin Carroll draft story along the way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mariners couldn't close out their best-of-seven ALCS against the Blue Jays and now are being forced to play a winner-take-all Game 7 at Rogers Centre. After the Game 6 loss, Seattle manager Dan Wilson met with the media to explain his moves Sunday night while looking forward to the series final showdown. Also talking after the game was Game 7 starter George Kirby. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Bradfo had his most recent sit-down with Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto, Seattle was riding high, sitting eight games over .500. And while there was a roller coaster ride after the interview - including three straight losses to the Blue Jays - the perspective was fascinating. It's why, with Dipoto's team on the doorstep of the World Series, it seemed like a great time to resurface the conversation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was the last day of April, and the Blue Jays were two games under .500. That's when Bradfo sat down with Toronto GM Ross Atkins to reflect on his team's journey to that point, and what lies ahead. As we head into the final days of the postseason, it's a great perspective. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So, what exactly is the most important part of hitting when it comes to surviving in the postseason? Is it hitting home runs? Maybe it's simply making contact. Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse joined Bradfo to talk about the dynamic, while also discussing the importance of Alex Bregman and managing a lot of voices within each player's hitting inner circle. To listen to the entire interview, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the ALCS shifting back to Toronto, and the Mariners needing just one win to advance to the World Series, Seattle manager Dan Wilson and Game 6 starting pitcher Logan Gilbert met with the media at Rogers Centre to preview Sunday's big game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Toronto Blue Jays find themselves down 3-2 in their best-of-seven series against the Mariners thanks to an eighth-inning collapse in Game 5. Jays manager John Schneider met with the media after the defeat to explain his pitching decisions, while also updating George Springer's injury. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the Dodgers punched their ticket to the World Series with the sweep of the Brewers, most everybody was still prioritizing buzzing over the performance put on by Shohei Ohtani in Game 4. Ohtani hit three homers while also pitching six-plus scoreless innings in which he struck out 10. The managers of both teams, Dave Roberts and Pat Murphy, joined Ohtani in taking to the podium to offer their perspective on what transpired at Dodger Stadium. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball Isn't Boring. Fact. And now there is proof that more people are coming to understand that than ever. But why are ratings for the postseason through the roof, and how come nobody in MLB should be worried about a World Series involving Toronto, Milwaukee or Seattle? John Mamola, sports editor and columnist for Barrett Sports Media, joins Bradfo to answer all those questions and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo is joined by Newsday Mets Beat Writer Laura Albanese discuss one of the most interesting topics in the league as we move closer to the offseason and free agency. That being round 2 of the Mets negotiations with Scott Boras and their homegrown star Pete Alonso. Will it be the same, will it be different? The duo discuss it and compare Pete to one of the characters at the NY Comic Con that Laura recently attended. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phillies POBO Dave Dombrowski met with the Philadelphia media to discuss the Phillies retaining Rob Thomson, if they plan on retaining Kyle Schwarber, Ranger Suarez, and others, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As an elite power ranker, Producer Evan is up to ranking anything we ask. Usually it's teams, players, or positions. Not this time. Bradfo has tasked Evan with ranking the managerial openings, going from worst to best. As he proves once again, it's a worthwhile exercise that is based partly in entertainment, partly in gut-feel, and partly in science. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo and Rich Hill are back with another episode of Baseball Isn't Boring After Dark, this time catching up immediately after the Blue Jays trounced Seattle in the teams' Game 3 ALCS matchup. The biggest takeaway (besides Rich expertly fighting off his dose of melatonin) was the dominance of Shane Bieber. The guys talk about how the Jays' trade deadline acquisition looked like his old self, along with their continued appreciation of all things Vlad Guerrero Jr. The series is getting interesting, which is making these late-night get-togethers even spicier. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Jays find themselves down 2-0 in their best-of-seven series against the Mariners. Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman understands what it's like to be in Seattle's shoes and how it can turn. The friend of the podcast meets with the media to reflect on his team's current situation while reminiscing about when his Phillies blew a 2-0 lead in the 2023 NLCS to Arizona. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tarik Skubal trade talk isn't going to go anywhere, at least until the Tigers lock up the ace beyond the 2026 season. It's why we're coming at you with another 'Who Says No?' episode, this one with Pat (Play Tessie) offering a scenario that might lead Skubal to the Phillies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A hitting coach in this day and age of baseball can be a complicated position. More information. More voices. More philosophies. More seemingly unhittable pitchers. It's why it was a great time for Bradfo to catch up with Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse to reflect on the 2025 season, both regarding his team and the world of baseball as a whole. It's the kind of insight (and entertainment) you aren't going to find anywhere else. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Padres POBO AJ Preller met with the San Diego media to discuss Mike Shildt's abrupt retirement, why he decided to step away, their now ongoing manager search, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets took a chance by not locking up a no-doubt-about-it ace starting pitcher heading into 2025 and it backfired on them. Will they make the same mistake again, or will they make a run at someone like Tarik Skubal. Sammy (Play Tessie) joins Bradfo to present an interesting trade package that might actually pry the Detroit starter away from the Tigers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alonso Sarinana is joined by the ladies from 'Talk Dodgers To Me' and Dodgers Broadcaster Tim Neverett to break down and discuss the Dodgers victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the NLCS 2-1 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the postseason marches on, the offseason and Hot Stove season are right around the corner. It's why the conversation and debate regarding franchise-altering trades are intensifying. A perfect place to start is with Gordo (Play Tessie) joining Bradfo to offer up a couple of trade proposals for Tarik Skubal, one which would send the Detroit ace to the Cubs and the other a deal involving the Red Sox. Let the debate begin! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seattle Mariners shook off any exhaustion from their 15-inning, ALDS-clinching win over Detroit to take both of their first two games of the ALCS in Toronto against the Blue Jays. Mariners manager Dan Wilson is joined by reliever Eduard Bazardo and first baseman Josh Naylor to reflect on their team's rout of the Jays in Game 2 at Rogers Centre. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blue Jays manager John Schneider has found his team in a 2-0 hole in the best-of-seven series against the Mariners, paving the way for a lot of reflections and a few explanations after the one-sided loss to Seattle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alonso Sarinana is back to preview the upcoming NLCS between the Dodgers and the Brewers and is joined, as always, with Melissa and Jaclyn from the 'Talk Dodgers To Me' podcast, it's entertaining, insightful, and most importantly, passionate about the upcoming showdown To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Baseball Isn't Boring After Dark, this time with Bradfo being joined by big league pitchers Rich Hill and Adam Ottavino for instant reaction after the Blue Jays' loss to Seattle in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. Opinions, angst, and optimism are flying all over the place in this candlelit bit of late-night podcasting chaos. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former professional pitcher/Halloween costume icon/standup comic/podcaster Reece Green returns to BIB, this time to report in from the belly of the beast that is Mariners' fandom. Reece offers an insightful perspective on what life is like among baseball fans in the Northwest, both inside the ballpark and on the streets of Seattle. It's important stuff as we head into the craziness that comes with ALCS baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Brewers' win over the Cubs, the final four teams in the MLB postseason are set. It's why Bradfo and Rich Hill were running to the mics immediately after the final Division Series game to dissect all things that happened and are about to happen. It's a late-night party with our podcast's host and another guy who struck out Kyle Tucker this season, getting you ready for the League Championship Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wait is just about over for the Blue Jays, who now have their opponent for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. The Jays are taking on the Mariners at Rogers Centre on Sunday, a game both Jays manager John Schneider and starting pitcher Kevin Gausman helped preview in their meeting with the media. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After their historic 15-inning ALDS-clinching win over the Tigers, a group of Mariners took to the podium to react to the unforgettable night at T-Mobile Park. Manager Dan Wilson kicked things off with Jorge Polanco, George Kirby and Leo Rivas also meeting with the media. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marlins reliever Tyler Phillips is back on the podcast and better than ever. Coming off a breakout season in Miami, Phillips joins Bradfo and Courtney Finnicum to offer all kinds of entertainment, information and insight. The trio start with rating Courtney's shirt, and then pivot to Tyler's perception of the chaotic season-ending loss for Phillips' old team, the Phillies. There is a deep dive into how Tyler landed with this very unique way of excelling, including offering a detailed explanation of how he became this face-slapping lockdown reliever. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Rangers Manager Skip Schumaker and Rangers POBO Chris Young talk with the Texas media about their decision to hire Skip, Skip's year as an advisor in the organization, where they want to improve in 2026, and more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo catches up with former Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons to discuss what it's like managing Canada's team in an ALCS as he did in consecutive years in 2015 and 2016 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Courtney Finnicum is back with another episode of 'Pitch and Moan', sitting down with White Sox Reliever & Friend Of The Program, Mike Vasil. There is the inside story of how he became known as The Batman, his thoughts on his season, the firing of Ethan Katz, his insider view of the AL MVP race, and the playoffs. It's a perfect way to get a peek behind the curtain through an entertaining, insightful and informative conversation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices