Baseball Isn’t Boring

As part of his latest appearance on the podcast, Adam Ottavino ('Baseball and Coffee') offers insight into the player and the person the Orioles are getting in Pete Alonso. Was he undervalued? Why is he such a difference-maker? How unique a player is he? It's all discussed, along with Adam's WBC plans. To listen to the entire conversation, 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

The host of 'Baseball and Coffee' and longtime MLB reliever Adam Ottavino is back on the podcast and better than ever. He joins Bradfo for the first time since interviewing for the Rockies' GM job, getting a bunch of publicity for his analysis on the Mets, and the big Brandon Nimmo, Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso transactions. There's a lot of next-level honesty and analysis. We also finish with Ottavino's WBC plans. It's always a good time with Adam, 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

It's a very special podcast, taped in a very special place. The Godfather Joe Kelly is joined by his Dodgers teammate Blake Treinen to talk about their life in the world of the Dodgers with very special celebrity host Pitching Ninja (Rob Friedman) steering the ship. And, on top of it all, the podcast is being taped at the Baseball Isn't Boring West Studios (Joe Kelly's house). Bradfo is in attendance - buying the pizza and running the camera - while the guys talk about their golf outing with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, their current existence in the hub of the baseball universe with the Dodgers, and very specific pitching talk involving exactly how the two pitchers approach their craft. Spoiler: Steven Kwan might want to listen. It's a good time had by all. 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 Kenley Jansen agreeing to a deal with the Tigers, it is a good time to revisit Bradfo's most recent conversation with the closer, taking place in the Angels' dugout in the final month of the 2025 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

Cordell Greene's story is one of lessons learned, inspiration, and, ultimately, reminders for himself and his clients. The man known to many on social media as @thenaturalballplayer joins Bradfo to reflect on a journey that went from hotshot, flame-throwing pitcher to a sounding board for the next wave of baseball-playing talent. It's the kind of energy and insight that parents, coaches, players (young and old) should soak 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

Bradfo is back on WEEI, this time to talk about all the goings-on when it comes to the Red Sox's offseason with Meghan Ottolini and Jon Lyons. The talk encompasses what happened in the Sox's pursuit of Pete Alonso, how the front office approaches such targets, and where they might go from 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

It's easy to fall in love with the great game of baseball when you see it around every corner and every television set. But to fall in love with it while living in Australia is something completely different. It's why Hollee's (@redsoxyapper) path is fascinating. The diehard baseball fan joins Bradfo from Sydney to explain how she became such a relentless follower of the sport, and how that corner of the world views 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

Edwin Diaz met with the Los Angeles media to discuss signing with the Dodgers, how it came about, his thoughts on the Dodgers bullpen, 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

Pete Alonso met with the Baltimore media to discuss signing with the Orioles, how it came about, his thoughts on the new Orioles lineup, 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

How far has Great Britain come in the world of international baseball? Just listen to the WBC team's current manager Bradley Marcelino and you will get the perfect picture. (For starters, they will have legitimate uniforms this time around.) Bradfo caught up with Bradley to talk about the evolution of Great Britain's WBC club, which may have names Jazz Chisholm and Aroldis Chapman to draw from this time around. 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 Winter Meetings now in the rearview mirror, we can now reflect on precisely what happened in Orlando. While everyone is well aware of the agreements made by Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso, along with a smattering of other baseball news, what is truly interesting is what it is like to attend the three-day event. Fortunately, both Courtney Finnicum (Pitch and Moan) and Bradfo were boots on the ground, giving us all the stories and insight. From managers' interviews to job seekers to media chaos and, of course, the bar scene, it's the kind of unique experience worth a 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

One of the trades that went down at the Winter Meetings was Vaughn Grissom going from Boston to the Angels for minor-league outfielder Isaiah Jackson. So, it was a perfect time for Bradfo to run into Grissom to talk about his new lot in life. How did he find out about the trade? What were the lessons learned during his time with the Red Sox? How much pressure was it being dealt for Chris Sale? And how does he view this opportunity? All those questions are answered, along with a guest appearance from former pitcher and friend of Vaughn, Blake Loubier. 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

Brandon Nimmo. Edwin Diaz. And now Pete Alonso. The players who were a big part of the Mets' foundation for so many years are now gone, leaving Mets fans in a quandary. Fortunately, we have Producer Evan to give us the what's what on the vibes of the New York team's fan base after the Winter Meetings, which saw Diaz go to the Dodgers and Alonso sign with Baltimore. It's a perfect opportunity for our guy to vent. 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 MLB.com Red Sox Beat Writer Ian Browne to react to the Pete Alonso news and what it means for the Red Sox pursuits 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 Bradfo's experiences at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, the Red Sox search for a bat (Marte, Alonso, Seager, etc.), the latest on the Bregman, 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

Brett Phillips has had quite a year, seeing his last-ditch effort to continue his playing career as a pitcher come to an end, leading to his retirement. But one of the game's great ambassadors is just getting going, as was made clear in his latest sit-down with Bradfo at the Winter Meetings. If you want to be reminded why you love baseball, you should listen to this conversation. Nobody is better at getting you fired up for this great game than Brett. 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 day Kyle Schwarber made news by agreeing to terms with the Phillies, Scott Boras reacted to how it impacted his clients, Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman, while also explaining why the Blue Jays are such a desirable team these days. 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 2 of the Winter Meetings, things started to heat up with news that Kyle Schwarber would be going back to the Phillies, with Edwin Diaz locking in a three-year deal with the Dodgers. Bradfo is joined by Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports to break it all down. 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

Day 1 at the Winter Meetings in Orlando is in the books, and we're here to tell you all about it. Bradfo is joined on site by Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports to give you a taste of all the goings-on when it came to the offseason's signature event. Of particular note is how the guys view Kyle Schwarber's free agency, and how different Dave Dombrowski is from other chief decision-makers. There is also some good Joe Ryan talk. It's a great way to launch yourself into Day 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

Mets POBO David Stearns meets with the New York media to discuss the Mets addition of Devin Williams, whether they have any moves on the horizon, their interest in meeting with Pete Alonso, 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

Courtney and Jonny are back! This time meeting up at the Winter Meetings to discuss the sights and sounds of the event, Jonny's experience in free agency, their expectations for moves, 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 Twins POBO Derek Falvey to quickly discuss if he has any plans of trading Joe Ryan and/or Pablo Lopez this offseason 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 Phillies Writer Scott Lauber to discuss their offseason plans, their pursuit of Kyle Schwarber, Plan B, 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 MLB Network Radio Host Mike Ferrin to discuss the greatness of the Winter Meetings, talking to the the decision makers, baseball rivalries, 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

Ryan Mittleman has seen and experienced a lot in his 20 years with the Blue Jays, most recently landing in the role of Vice President of Player Personnel. It's why he is the perfect guest for the podcast, offering insight into how the Jays organization has evolved to its current state. Making it to Game 7 of the World Series was when many opened their eyes to what the Blue Jays were doing, but the process it took to get there, while continuing to advance the conversation, is fascinating. Ryan joins Bradfo to detail his journey and that of the club he had worked with for two decades. 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 Hall of Fame voting in full swing, one name that is on the ballot, Dustin Pedroia, has been getting a lot of mentions on the podcast. Part of the conversation has been the former second baseman's deserved candidacy. But there have also been plenty of stories brought to light showing exactly how unique Pedroia was both on and off the field. The latest comes from his former teammate, Ryan Dempster, who offers up a couple of tales, while also explaining why Pedroia deserves HOF votes. To listen to the entire podcast with Bradfo and Dempster, 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 recent back-and-forth involving Sonny Gray's time with the Yankees and his current status as a member of the Red Sox, it was a good time for Ryan Dempster and Bradfo to talk about the importance of rivalries in baseball. Spoiler: In this day and age of the game, there needs to be more of them. To listen to the entire conversation between the MLB Network analyst and our host, 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

So, what is it like at the winter meetings for GMs and baseball executives as free agent offers and trade proposals are flying all about? Former Royals GM and current Rangers executive Dayton Moore returns to the podcast to discuss the dynamic with Bradfo, offering insight into what really happens behind all those closed doors. 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

Devin Williams met with the New York media to discuss signing with the Mets, how it came about, his thoughts on pitching in the 8th inning if Edwin Diaz is re-signed, 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

Certain people in the baseball world bring a smile to your face. Ryan Dempster is one of them. The former big leaguer and current MLB Network staple rejoins Bradfo to talk about the need for more personality in the big leagues, more rivalries (like the one resurfacing with the Red Sox and Yankees), and the need for Dustin Pedroia stories. There also some very real WBC talk from somebody who lived that 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 sits down with longtime MLB pitcher and current Custom Cleats Owner Jeremy Guthrie to discuss his story, how he got into the custom cleat game, how the cleat game in baseball has evolved, 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

Logan Kreske has already experienced his fair share of baseball glory, reaching Div. 1 collegiate baseball with Wichita State before playing Independent League ball. But now, he is gaining a whole new level of notoriety... for throwing baseballs over his neighbor's roof. For more than three weeks, Kreske has been trying to throw baseballs over a house and into a bucket while documenting it on his Instagram account, @therealkresk. The result? No balls in the bucket, but plenty of people following the adventure on social media. Bradfo caught up with Logan to talk about the journey and all that has come with 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

Bradfo caught up with new Rockies GM Josh Byrnes during the Dodgers playoff run last year to discuss his journey through baseball, the 2024 Dodgers team, 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 always a good time when Bradfo gets together with Kevin Frandsen of MLB Network Radio and the Nationals' broadcasts, and this podcast is no exception. The guys reflect on their respective experiences at the World Series, the aftermath, and what it has meant to what could be an emerging powerhouse in Toronto. The former big leaguer also takes a stab at where he thinks the big free agents are going to go. There are also some great Dustin Pedroia stories. 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

Devin Williams has found a new team in an old city, signing on with the Mets to become a high-leverage reliever for Carlos Mendoza's team. It's why it is a great time to resurface a conversation Bradfo had with Williams about one of the most unique pitches in baseball - the 'Airbender' changeup. It's a fascinating look at a fascinating pitch. 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

Sonny Gray met with the Boston media to discuss his trade to the Boston Red Sox, how it came about, what he is looking forward to, 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

Katie Woo, who expertly covers the Cardinals for The Athletic, joins Bradfo to talk about her journalistic journey (which started with responding to a sign on the side of a bus), an ever-evolving life in sports media, and what exactly it was, and is, like covering Sonny Gray. There is also some extraordinary Winter Meetings explaining, both on the event itself and what exactly might happen next week in Orlando. 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 sat down with new Mets pitcher Robert Stock to discuss the adjustments he's made over his career and specifically in the past year to make himself desirable despite minimal MLB opportunities and success 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 starting pitching market starting to move, we felt it was a great time to resurface Bradfo's latest sit-down with someone we consider the preeminent bounce back candidate in 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

Baseball has been finding valuable pitchers in all shapes, sizes, and ages—case in point: Robert Stock. The 36-year-old righty has seen his incredible journey, which began as the highest-ranked amateur catcher in the country 16 years ago, continue thanks to a recently signed minor league deal with the Mets. Stock joins Bradfo to talk about how information, analytics, and curiosity have allowed him, and others, to continue their careers. It's a fascinating conversation with one of the game's fascinating pitchers. 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 Blue Jays general manager and Mets executive J.P. Ricciardi is back on the podcast, this time offering awesome insight into what it is like for a GM to get ready for and then go to the Winter Meetings. J.P. joins Bradfo to reflect on how news and information is circulated throughout the industry, what a front office does leading into those days of living in a hotel suite and how clubs actually make deals at the Meetings. The stories are fantastic, as is the information. 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 more than 10 seasons as an MLB pitcher, Dominic Leone has now moved on to the art of content creation. But when did he know it was time to make that transition? As part of Leone's conversation with Bradfo, the former reliever shares a powerful story about the moment he realized his days as a baseball player were over. To listen to the entire podcast with Leone, 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

It's getting to be about that time when we start thinking not only about who will be participating in the World Baseball Classic but also about how they will be preparing for the out-of-the-ordinary timeline. In his most recent conversation with Daniel Bard, a member of the 2023 Team USA WBC team, Bradfo gets some insight into how one prepares to pitch meaningful games in early March and why such an adventure is so important. To listen to the entire podcast with Bard, 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 big news breaking just before Thanksgiving that Dylan Cease will be joining the Toronto Blue Jays on a seven-year contract, we felt it was a great time to resurface Bradfo's latest sit-down with someone we consider one of the most fascinating players in Major League 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

Dominic Leone had a memorable career as a baseball player, going from Clemson to pro ball, where he pitched in the big leagues for 10 years. But now Leone is retired and moving on to his next challenge - content creation. The affable former big league hurler joins Bradfo to reflect on his decision to move on from playing baseball to jumping on social media to keep the baseball fires burning. It's a revealing and entertaining conversation with a star-in-the-making. 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 simply nobody better in the world of baseball to capture the spirit of Thanksgiving than Daniel Bard. That's why Bradfo is catching up with the recently-retired pitcher for a second straight year to reflect on how baseball allows us to give thanks in so many ways (even when we don't realize it). For instance, Bard highlights how and why those Blue Jays will look back at 2025 with such gratitude despite the end-of-World Series disappointment. There simply aren't many people in baseball who can deliver an inspirational message better than Daniel Bard, who comes through once again.l 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

Brandon Nimmo met with the Texas/New York media to discuss his shocking trade to the New York Mets, how it came about, what he is looking forward to, 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

Things are looking up for the White Sox, and now Chris Murphy is going to get a chance to experience the possible resurgence of Will Venable's team. In the latest edition of 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum catches up with the lefty pitcher who was just traded to the White Sox from the Red Sox. It's a conversation that offers some great insight into why Murphy might be a find for Chicago, the surreal meeting he had with Chris Getz just before being dealt, and how the pitcher is evolving among some of baseball's best this offseason. 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

Meeting with the media, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow detailed how the trade for Sonny Gray came about, why Boston targeted him and how he fits into the current starting rotation. There is also talk of where the Red Sox go from 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 big news that Sonny Gray was being traded to the Red Sox, Bradfo jumped on with the guys from the 'Gashouse Gang' on KMOX in St. Louis to offer some insight into who exactly the Cardinals are receiving in the form of pitchers Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke. 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