Baseball Isn’t Boring

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

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