Baseball Isn’t Boring

Phillies manager Rob Thomson met with the media following his team's season-ending, extra-inning loss to the Dodgers, explaining his pitching decisions and feelings after another year of coming up short of a World Series title. 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 Tigers and Mariners set to face off for a winner-take-all Game 5 game in Seattle, Detroit manager A.J. Hinch met with the media to offer a preview of what is to come and his perspective on his team heading into the 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

Tigers' third baseman Zach McKinstry has landed as a key part of his team's postseason equation heading into Detroit's winner-take-all Game 5 in Seattle. It's been a unique journey for the former 33rd-round pick, living parts of his big league life with three different current MLB postseason contenders - the Dodgers, Cubs and Tigers. Bradfo caught up with McKinstry to reflect on what it was like to go from team to team and how he views his current lot in life. 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 back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the Red Sox potential pursuits of Pete Alonso and Joe Ryan, what the futures of Alex Bregman and Trevor Story are, and much 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

John Gibbons is one of the real ones in the world of baseball, a fact he proves every time he comes on the podcast. This time, Gibby is joining Bradfo after departing from his post as the bench coach of the Mets after the team's second-half collapse in 2025. Gibby opens up about what led to his decision, what went wrong with the Mets and how he sees things going forward. There is also some great talk about what it's like to manage in Toronto during an ALCS, which he did both in 2015 and 2016. It's always a good time with Gibby, and this is no exception. 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 Quinn Priester started his 2025 season, he was slated as a depth starter for the Red Sox after a less-than-inspiring spring training. But then came an April trade and all of a sudden he found himself as one of the more reliable starters in the National League. Priester explained his lot in life when meeting with the media before his NLDS Game 3 start. 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

Michael Kopech has returned to the podcast, this time offering up a perspective that will stick with you for a while. The Dodgers reliever joins Bradfo to reflect on valuable lessons learned over the last year, and during this latest physical challenge, giving listeners the kind of motivation and analysis that should be appreciated both inside and outside the ballparks. It's the kind of podcast that will make you think ... and appreciate. 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 Phillies and Dodgers heading into Game 3 of the best-of-five Division Series, Bryce Harper and his manager, Rob Thomson, took to the podium in Los Angeles to offer their perspective on the Phils' 2-0 hole. 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 Rays Owners Patrick Zalupski and Bill Cosgrove and CEO Ken Babby talk with the Tampa media about their decision to buy the Rays, what their plans are for GM Erik Neander and Manager Kevin Cash, the future of Tropicana Field and their new ballpark plans, 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

How is this for some mind-blowing numbers: Last year, eight pitchers eclipsed 200 innings (including postseason), totaling 1,654 2/3 innings. In 2025, that same group totaled more than 600 fewer total innings. Lessons to be learned? That's what we wanted to find out. Bradfo catches up with Red Sox VP of Sports Medicine Brad Pearson to talk about how teams are approaching starters to get them deep into October, and how the approaches have changed over the years. 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 Cubs are down 2-0. The Phillies are down 2-0. The Yankees are down 2-0. You know who isn't down 2-0 in their best-of-five Division Series? The Seattle Mariners. One of the postseason's most intriguing - and under-the-radar - teams and fan bases, the Mariners, need to be dissected, so that's exactly what Bradfo does with help from Brady Farkas. The host of the 'Refuse To Lose' podcast joins BIB to offer insight, entertainment, and information regarding Seattle as it gets ready for its rubber-meets-the-road moment in Detroit. 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 seems like a perfect time to resurface the conversation Bradfo had with Blue Jays rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage at Rogers Centre in the last week of the regular season. Yesavage, who has taken the postseason by storm, offers insight into his mindset heading into what became a historic playoff debut. 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 Red Sox braintrust of CBO Craig Breslow, President Sam Kennedy, and Manager Alex Cora talk with the Boston media about their abrupt end to the season, takeaways from the season, where they aim to improve, 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

It's October, and that means the best of the best are emerging in the world of baseball. That includes the broadcast booth. Living life as a national baseball broadcaster in the playoffs is a unique experience. Just ask Brian Anderson. The man who is sharing the TBS booth with Jeff Francoeur for the big series between the Phillies and Dodgers reunites with Bradfo to talk about all the intricacies that come with living this very public existence. As always, BA is entertaining, informative, and educational. 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 losing a late lead in Game 1, ultimately dropping the NLDS opener to the Dodgers, Phillies manager Rob Thomson met with the media during his team's off day to reflect on some of the moves made Saturday and how he is viewing things heading into Game 2. 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

Trey Yesavage went 5 1/3 innings, didn't allow a hit, and struck out 11 in Game 2 of his Blue Jays' win over the Yankees. Pretty good. Historically good, in fact. The rookie absolutely dazzled and dominated in the start at Rogers Centre. After the game, both Blue Jays manager John Schneider and Yesavage were all smiles in taking to the podium to reflect on the performance. 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 back on WEEI Afternoons, this time giving the what's what when it comes to life after the 2025 season. How did this Red Sox run come to a crashing halt? Who's to blame? What could have been different? And how should we look at this team heading into 2026? The questions are asked and the answers are given. It's the official post-mortem for a team many believed could make a run to 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

Of all the events that transpired in the first round of the Division Series, perhaps the most impactful for the long haul was the continued emergence of the Dodgers' bullpen. Fortunately, we at Baseball Isn't Boring know some people on the inside. Along with our CEO (Joe Kelly), they are some of our favorite guests. This time around, Bradfo sits down with Alex Vesia, who got perhaps the biggest out of his team's Game 1 win over the Phillies. Alex offers insights you won't get anywhere else. And, to top things off, Bradfo brings you perspective from another one of the Dodgers' Game 1 relievers, Tyler Glasnow, and veteran postseason out-getter Blake Treinen. 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

Otto Kemp has had a ride, one that has taken him from playing for Division 2 Point Loma Nazarene University to the postseason with the Phillies. So, what is the biggest difference between playing in the D-2 National Championship Game and taking on the Dodgers in October? Otto joined Bradfo to offer an entertaining and surprising take on his new existence. 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

Friend of the podcast Tanner Banks is back at a perfect time, with his Phillies in the middle of a postseason push. Banks joins Bradfo to offer insight into how and why this version of the Phils is different from the one that got bumped from the playoffs a year ago. There is also some elite mustache talk about elite mustaches. 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

Last postseason, Walker Buehler seemingly set his career on the right path by getting the final out of the World Series. However, it has been a rollercoaster ride since, one that has landed him in a most unique spot - with the Phillies playing against his old team, the Dodgers, in the National League Division Series. Buehler sits down with Bradfo to reflect on what went wrong (Boston) and what has gone right (Philadelphia). There is also another elite conversation with a key member of the Phillies, and a friend of the podcast, Tanner Banks. 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

At 12:45 a.m., just hours after making postseason history, Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler took to social media and responded to a post by a friend of the podcast, DraftKings' Lucy Burdge, and wrote: "@LucilleBurdge Not this year". It was attached to a post from Lucy earlier Thursday, saying "Sox in 3." Well, this postseason feud is evidently just getting going. Lucy joined Bradfo on the podcast to set the scene of finding out about Schlittler's response, while revealing this back-and-forth "has just begun." Get ready for some good postseason fun! 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

Elimination Thursday certainly didn't disappoint when it came to memorable performances, baseball excitement, and postseason intrigue. Bradfo was on top of it all, navigating the day while having his Baseball Isn't Boring boots on the ground at Yankee Stadium. He breaks it all down with plenty of interviews and reaction, including from the star of the day, Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler. Thanks to a fascinating Wild Card round, the stage is set, and baseball's Final 8 teams are in place. 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 back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the Red Sox controversial decisions, not getting the bunt down, Connelly Early's Game 3 start, and much 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 postseason is a very different time of year on the baseball calendar for so many reasons. Just ask the front offices of those teams still involved. Red Sox assistant GM Eddie Romero, who experienced his first playoff run as an executive back in 2007, joins Bradfo to offer some excellent insight into what happens when it comes to teams' front offices when the postseason gets going. 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

One day. Six teams. Three will be going home, while the other three advance. That's what this one day has brought us. Bradfo is joined by WFAN's Ryan Chichester at Yankee Stadium to reflect on what has happened so far in these wild best-of-three Wild Card series and what awaits in the winner-take-all Game 3s. Tigers at Guardians. Padres at Cubs. Red Sox at Yankees. There is plenty to digest, and that's what Bradfo and Ryan help you do. We also have a great conversation with Red Sox assistant GM Eddie Romero, who explains exactly what front offices do during these postseason runs. 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

Nationals POBO Paul Toboni addressed the Washington media to discuss taking the Nationals job, what he aims to bring to the organization, whether he'll retain interim GM Mike DeBartolo, 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

On Day 1 of the postseason, Garrett Crochet threw 117 pitches. It was the first time since 2019 that a pitcher had reached that level in the playoffs. David Cone did it seven times during his postseason career, including throwing 154 pitches in one game in 1995. Cone joins Bradfo to talk about what it's like to pitch in the playoffs, and how he views his current team - the ESPN broadcast booth. 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' to break down and discuss the Dodgers victory over the Cincinnati Reds in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series 10-5 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 a first day of the 2025 postseason! Bradfo was boots on the ground at Yankee Stadium to get a first-hand look at a dynamic that should be celebrated throughout the baseball world - the return of dominant starting pitching to the postseason. He not only breaks down Garrett Crochet's 117-pitch outing (with help from a conversation with Crochet), but also joins Gordo (Play Tessie) to reflect on a flurry of memorable starts throughout the Wild Card round. A year after the relievers pitched more innings than the starters in the postseason, we might be getting back to the alpha starting pitchers taking over in the playoffs once again. And to tie a bow on the discussion, Bradfo also talks with David Cone about functioning as a workhorse in the postseason. He did, after all, throw 152 pitches in one playoff game 30 years ago. 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 happened in that final series of the regular season between the Mets and the Marlins? Courtney Finnicum is back with another episode of 'Pitch and Moan' to break it all down with Marlins broadcaster Kyle Sielaff. There is the inside story of those last couple of days, which pushed New York out of the postseason picture, along with some great analysis on exactly what is happening in Miami and what will be happening in the postseason. 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

As we get fired up for the playoffs to begin, this is the perfect time for Producer Evan to execute another MLB Power Rankings, which is exactly what he does. Our guy gives his Top 10 teams heading into the MLB Postseason, unsurprisingly putting a team that has a long postseason pedigree at the top and having to leave 2 participants on the outside looking in 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' to break down and discuss the Dodgers upcoming Wild Card round series with the Cincinnati Reds 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

Mets POBO David Stearns addressed the New York media to discuss the Mets collapse, what he would've done differently, the things he can do to improve their team moving forward, 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 and the Boston Media catch up with Rob Refsnyder to discuss finally making the postseason again after 10 years of watching from his couch 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

On the eve of Garrett Crochet's Game 1 start against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, we give you Bradfo's exclusive interview with the ace. The guys have an in-depth and honest conversation about how Crochet's season played out, why it worked so well, advice he would give to a pitcher going through what he did, and the potential tattoo commitment that would come with a World Series win. We top off the podcast with Producer Evan's chance to rant about his Mets' collapse, and all the feels that went with it, thanks to Game 162. 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 all the chaos going on during the final day of the regular season, one of the stories that stood out was that of Red Sox starter Jose De Leon. The 33-year-old pitcher, who had just seven big league starts prior to Sunday, was called off the beach in Puerto Rico to take the hill for the postseason-bound Red Sox. De Leon's performance highlighted the pitcher's perseverance and offered a career highlight at a most unexpected moment. 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

Just because you make the postseason doesn't mean you will remember the season as a success. That's a reality Chris Bassitt wants to remind us. The Blue Jays starter returns to the podcast, sitting down with Bradfo to talk about the hard and sometimes cold reality that comes with living life as a postseason participant. He also explains exactly why he took the approach he did when it comes to going on the injured list in the final days of the regular season. It's always good stuff with Chris. 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

One of Baseball Isn't Boring's favorites Ryan Pepiot is back, this time punctuating his breakout 2025 season with a conversation with Bradfo. The Rays pitcher reflects on what life was like in Tampa Bay's makeshift home surroundings this season and how he feels about his season. But the true timely piece of the sitdown was Pepiot reflecting on what life was like as a young player being introduced to the postseason for the first time. It will give you a glimpse into what many, many MLB newbies are about to face. 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 Tigers staring at one of the most potentially epic collapses in MLB history, having blown a 15 1/2-game division lead, their manager A.J. Hinch could celebrate actually making the playoffs after clinching a return to the postseason in Game 161. Bradfo caught up with Hinch as he spoke to reporters immediately after his team punched its ticket to October. 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 back with another edition of Baseball Isn't Boring on the radio, this time being joined by Sammy (Play Tessie) to reflect on the Red Sox's playoff-clinching win while also surfacing the best hangover cures for all those teams experiencing clubhouse celebrations. 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 it comes to deciphering who will stand out in the postseason, we have been doing our best to identify the difference-makers. With the Red Sox clinching a postseason berth, they have us thinking there might be something there to make a World Series run. But in terms of players, one guy to watch is the pitcher Bradfo sat down with for the podcast, Toronto rookie hurler Trey Yesavage. 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 back with the guys on Sportsnet in Toronto, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker, to set the stage for all the postseason theatre. The guys discuss what to make of two mercurial clubs that may be on a collision course: the Red Sox and Blue Jays. 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 BIB Hall Of Famer Rich Hill to discuss ways he could eventually announce his retirement, if he plans on retiring soon, and reflects on his time as a teammate of the soon-to-be-retired Clayton Kershaw 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

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow could very well secure a World Series ring without throwing a pitch, thanks to his role in building the roster as the team's top decision-maker. But few know the story of when Breslow earned a WS ring as a player despite not throwing a single pitch or appearing in a game. It's the story you probably didn't know, but needed to. 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

There is nothing better than listening to Rich Hill when he gets going on the good, bad and misunderstood world of baseball. That's why it's the perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with Rich. The guys rant about the ABS review system and misperceptions regarding what actually works in the postseason. There is also some very, very interesting retirement talk. It's the perfect way to storm into the final weekend of the regular season. 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 back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the AL Cy Young Race, the Red Sox potential clinching their playoff spot, Lucas Giolito's upcoming bonus contract clause, and much 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

When it comes to figuring out just how different playing in the postseason is, there are few active players better equipped to offer advice on the matter than George Springer. Bradfo catches up with the Blue Jays outfielder to discuss exactly how different the dynamic is, with Springer having experienced 67 games in the playoffs. It's a good primer for what is right around the corner. 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

If you want to get words of wisdom when it comes to navigating your way through an MLB season, Mike Cameron is the guy to turn to. The veteran outfielder, who played 17 years in the big leagues and now helps advise the red-hot Seattle Mariners, joins Bradfo to reflect on lessons and learned and experiences that should be relished by anyone coming in contact with Cam. And, to top it all off, the guys bring back the memory of a gift Cameron gave Bradfo that helped exemplify all that is good in this world of 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

Bradfo catches up with Jays hitting coach David Popkins to get the inside story of how his team manages to do something that is ultra-important in the playoffs, not swing and miss along with whether or not he'll get a BIB tattoo if the Blue Jays win 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