Baseball Isn’t Boring

It's another episode of 'West Coast Bias' with Alonso Sarinana, this time joined by Salt Lake Bees (Angels Triple-A Affiliate) Broadcaster Tony Parks to discuss the Angels culture change under the leadership of Ron Washington, how that culture change has trickled down to the minor leagues, discuss how MLB can improve their marketing of young up-and-coming players like Zach Neto, 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

While the vast majority of baseball fans are everything that is right with the game, there are a few who represent all that is wrong. That was highlighted this past week with threats made to pitchers Lance McCullers Jr. and Lucas Giolito. Giolito joined Bradfo to explain the dynamic of how some fans feel brazen enough to send threats to him via social media and why that dynamic is only getting worse. 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 at Baseball Isn't Boring are proclaiming the Chicago White Sox City Connect uniforms - "Southside" & "Bulls Tribute" as the best in all of Major League Baseball. So with the honor comes the conversation, as Bradfo and Courtney Finnicum catches up with White Sox VP of Marketing Gareth Breunlin to talk about the evolution and creation of the uniforms that all of baseball 'and basketball' are talking about. 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

Talking to reporters in Kansas City, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow addressed the comments made by Rafael Devers regarding the request by the team for him to play first, and his subsequent refusal. Breslow also explained what transpired with principal owner John Henry and team president Sam Kennedy flying to KC so that Henry could join manager Alex Cora in meeting with Devers. 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 makes an appearance with 'Power Alley With Jim Duquette & Mike Ferrin' on MLB Network Radio. The crew is discussing the biggest story in all of baseball which is the Rafael Devers bombshell postgame presser 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 makes an appearance with 'Ben And Woods' on 97.3 The Fan. The crew is discussing the biggest story in all of baseball which is the Rafael Devers bombshell postgame presser 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

Rich Hill is back and he sits down with Julian McWilliams to discuss the what's what when it comes to how he is viewing his return to an MLB mound in 2025, the inequality in grip allowed for pitchers as compared to hitters, the Marlins choice to have coaches call the pitches in the minor leagues instead of the catchers, 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

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Jones And Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing when he thinks the Red Sox will turn things around, if Devers will shift to first base, 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

Bradfo is back on the Radio with the folks over at 92.9 The Game to discuss his early season optimism pay off, how he sees the NL East stacking up, Chris Sale's dominance of late, 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

In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by Dodgers Broadcaster Jerry Hairston Jr. to discuss his family's history in baseball, their endless ties to Chicago, how baseball is making strides in the inner cities, his hot take on Jordan versus LeBron, 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

With the injury to Triston Casas, the Red Sox are looking for a new first baseman. The player they are giving the first shot to is Romy Gonzalez, who is finally free from injuries and ready to show his unique skillset. Bradfo catches up with Romy to talk about his opportunity, with the conversation being introduced by manager Alex Cora's take on the 28-year-old. 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

Producer Evan is back with another round of MLB Power Rankings, this time joining Bradfo to try and force his Mets into the Top 4. The guys talk about whether or not multiple American League teams are deserving of being on the list, while also giving a special bonus Top 5 - the best home run calls. 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 good to be a Mariners fan right now, and that's in large part because of Seattle president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto. First-place. Third pick in the draft. Key injured players coming back. And now getting the rights to recently released Leody Tavares. Bradfo sits back down with Dipoto to talk about his team's current lot in life, along with the always-interesting topic of making trades. There is also an update on one of baseball's most fascinating prospects, switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje. 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 Red Sox 3rd Base Coach Kyle Hudson discuss Jarren Duran's steal of home, how it came about and how it was executed to perfection 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 always love to talk to MLB pitching coaches. It's one of the most unique jobs in the sport and always elicits some of the best conversation. All of it was put on display once again when Bradfo sits down with Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey to talk about the job, the evolution of pitching and how in the world Aroldis Chapman can still throw so hard. 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 member of the Audacy podcast family and host of the Bret Boone Podcast - Bret Boone - has been named the new hitting coach of the Texas Rangers. We listen to Bret's explanation of how the opportunity came about and how he is viewing the new job. 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 Twins first baseman Ty France, who has a unique story to tell. It's one that should inspire any player who has dreams of becoming a big leaguer even though it might not be the easiest path. France, after all, was a 34th round pick in the 2015 MLB Draft, the 1,017th overall player taken. 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 sat down with Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey at the end of spring training, he proclaimed that Minnesota pitcher Joe Ryan would be in the mix for the American League Cy Young. So far, so good. Bradfo gets a chance to sit down with Ryan to talk about how he has landed with this year's excellence, while also breaking down his viral 30-inch sweeper. The guys also reflect on when Ryan was traded while over the Pacific Ocean, and the pitcher's thoughts on potentially playing in the WBC. 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

Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey joins Bradfo once again, this time on the year anniversary of the Padres trade for a player he once dealt - Luis Arraez. Falvey explains the difficulties that comes with both making a May trade and also dealing the likes of Arraez, who went from Minnesota to Miami in a deal for Pablo Lopez. 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 Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio extravaganza, this time being joined by Gordo, Sammy, and Pat (Play Tessie) to try and figure out which option would be the most appealing to address the hole left at first base by Triston Casas' season ending 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

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow addresses the media after news that Triston Casas is out for the season. Breslow offers insight into how the team views replacing Casas going forward. 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

In 1977, Paul Molitor was the third overall pick in the MLB Draft. In 2021, Marcelo Mayer was the No. 4 overall pick. Now the two have formed a bond, with the Hall of Famer becoming one of the mentors for one of the game's top prospects. It's a relationship Molitor elaborates on when talking with Bradfo, explaining how the life of being a top prospect has and hasn't changed. 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 before the Kentucky Derby, horse owner Alex Bregman joined Bradfo for another 2-Minute Grill to offer some quick insight into what it is like living life in the world of horse racing. Having just had one of his horses, Governor Sam, run at Churchill Downs Wednesday, Bregman offers a prediction for the big race this weekend. 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 makes an appearance with 'Blair & Barker' on Sportsnet. The crew is discussing Bradfo's interviews with Chris Bassitt and Ross Atkins, the quick starts for Aroldis Chapman and Wilyer Abreu, 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

Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins has had quite a beginning to the 2025 season, watching his team wind its way through an unpredictable American League East while completing the game-changing contract extension to Vlad Guerrero Jr. It keeps on going as Atkins sits down with Bradfo to reflect on a variety of topics, including Atkins' time growing up with Mike Lowell and how that shaped him. There is perspective when it comes to team-building, the process that led to both the Vlad and Jeff Hoffman deals, and the challenges that come with making trades. It's another great look into life as a GM. 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 Blue Jays Closer Jeff Hoffman to talk about his new entrance video and light show, how it's been getting to know his teammates, his chaotic offseason, 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 back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Jones And Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing Lucas Giolito's first start as a Red Sox, the overload of hitting talent at Triple-A with no MLB spots readily available, Triston Casas' lot in life, 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 DeMarsico is putting a very unique stamp on the Mets' broadcasts on SNY. Using innovation and entertainment, the broadcast's director has delivered baseball to fans watching in a way we frankly haven't seen before. Bradfo sits down with DeMarsico to discuss his approach, his path and his view on where this medium is going. It's a fantastic perspective from a person who is part of the solution when it comes to spreading the good word about the great 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

It's been a long, injury-riddled year for Lucas Giolito since he signed with the Red Sox last offseason, but he is finally ready to take the mound for the Sox today against the Blue Jays and Bradfo catches up with him to get his thoughts on the day finally arriving 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

Whenever you want to talk about the evolution of pitching, there is perhaps nobody better in baseball to have the conversation with than Toronto starter Chris Bassitt. The veteran sits down with Bradfo to discuss some of his early-season observations, along with a take on a troubling trend in the game. We also give you friend of the podcast Lucas Giolito offering his thoughts heading into his first big league start since 2023. 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

Producer Evan is back with Bradfo, rolling out his latest Top 10 teams in all of Major League Baseball. Yes, he is devaluing the Phillies. And, of course, he is rocketing his Mets to the top of the list. But who would have thought that the Tigers would be getting the top tier love that they are? The guys talk about all of it, including what has happened to the teams who are crumbling apart. 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 episode of 'West Coast Bias' with Alonso Sarinana, this time joined by Talk Dodgers To Me Co-Hosts Melissa Myer and Jaclyn Ruiz to discuss the Dodgers rather uneven start, their interview with Joe Kelly, play the "Instant Reaction To This Dodger" name game, 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 only thing missing from Team USA being the favorite in the upcoming World Baseball Classic is something that has eluded the squad in each of these tournaments - getting the absolute best starting pitchers to participate. Bradfo catches up with Garrett Crochet to get his perspective on playing, while also analyzing the issue with WBC Central's Shawn Spradling 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

Promotions. Demotions. Progressions. Struggles. Veterans. Youngsters. It all falls under the umbrella of a Triple-A manager, which is what we dive into with Dick Scott of the Syracuse Mets. Scott explains how he handles situations like that of rehabbing vets Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez, along with the disappointment of being sent to the minors, as Brett Baty is currently handling. It's a great perspective from a very knowledgable baseball man. 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

Drew Gilbert has been on baseball's fans radar ever since being taken in the first round by the Astros in 2022 MLB Draft, thanks in part to being the guy the Mets received in exchange for Justin Verlander during the 2023 trade deadline. Now Gilbert is tearing up Triple-A and finds himself in the conversation for a promotion to the bigs. Bradfo sits down with the outfielder to talk about his unique existance ... and why he thinks baseball is not boring. 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 Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, once again joined by Sammy and Gordo of the Play Tessie Podcast. This time the guys are getting the what's what when it comes to Roman Anthony's foot injury thanks to another call-in from Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham. Not only is there an update for the No. 1 prospect in baseball, but there is perspective when it comes to the other top prospect in Worcester, Marcelo Mayer. 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 guys from the Audacy podcast 'The Compound' - Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and former pitcher Dakota Mekkes - stopped by BIB to talk about life as podcasters and how it has altered their view of the media. Within the conversation they identify the current big leaguers they would like to see focused on for a Netflix doc. There is also talk of Mike Napoli's sunglasses, Happ's contribution to 'A Damn Near Perfect Game' and trivia regarding each player's Draft. 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

Joe Kelly was back on the podcast to talk about his current lot in life, which includes coaching youth baseball instead of playing in the major leagues. Within the conversation with Bradfo was talk about his team's trip to Las Vegas, where it turns out Joe owns a roller coaster record. The guys also got into how The Godfather views playing again this 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

The 2010 MLB Draft saw 1,525 players selected. Casey Lawrence was not one of them. Yet here we are, 15 years later, and the pitcher from Div. 3 Albright College is still performing in the big leagues, currently throwing for the Mariners. Bradfo caught up with Lawrence to talk about his inspirational journey, lessons learned and how he viewed trying to make the majors while competing against players who were actually drafted. 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

He is the second cousin of football legend Troy Polamalu. He is great friends with current NFLers Sam Darnold and Ju Ju Smith-Schuster. And he has a fantastic signing day story because of the friendship. Blake Sabol makes his debut on the 2-Minute Grill in fine fashion. 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 at Baseball Isn't Boring love to look back and see how far players have come since the day they were drafted. A perfect example of this dynamic is Seattle starter Bryce Miller, who is coming off a second big league season with a sub-3 ERA while going from a one-pitch pitcher to somebody who has more offerings than they have fingers on a hand. Bradfo catches up with Bryce to talk about his evolution (and love for math). 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

Perhaps the most complicated and unpredictable position in Major League Baseball these days is catcher, which is why Bradfo's conversation with Red Sox backstop Connor Wong is a must-listen. The Sox starter - who is currently coming back from an injured hand - explains a variety of elements regarding the position, many have been a mystery to the average baseball fan. The guys also talk about where the position is going and how Wong has evolved since being dealt in the Mookie Betts deal. 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 MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The Angels and Guardians fall out of the rankings and the Rangers and Astros enter the rankings as the Mets take the crown at number 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

Will the MLB Draft ever gain the popularity of the NFL Draft? Not likely. But they are sure trying. Changing dates. Holding it in big venues. Getting some players to attend. So what are the biggest differences and where can MLB improve? In his latest appearance, Adam Ottavino - a former first-round pick - joins Bradfo to talk all things Draft. 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 Former Mets GM Jared Porter and Dr. Jason Larocque to discuss their past appearances on the podcast, the strides that they've made in the mental health community, and in their own journeys 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 at Baseball Isn't Boring love when people commit to their love of baseball through tattoos, which is why Bradfo and Joe Kelly have their matching 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ink. It's also the reason it only made sense to get the story from Mariners reliever Casey Legumina regarding how and why he got a very unique baseball-centric tattoo: his father's baseball card. It's the kind of conversation that makes you remember the level of passion, commitment and love some of these players have to those who made them who they are. 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

For the first time in his life, Joe Kelly isn't spending April pitching for a baseball team. Instead, he is spending his time coaching his son's travel ball team ... and he seems to be loving every minute of it. Bradfo caught up with his co-author to get the story behind the story when it came to his new existence and all the chaos that comes with it. There is also talk of what exactly Joe has planned when it comes to his playing career. It's always a good time with The Godfather, 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 always a good story when a Rule 5 pick emerges into a standout major leaguer. That's Justin Slaten's path to becoming one of the Red Sox' chief late-inning relievers is a notable one. Bradfo catches up with Slaten to discuss his journey since being taken in the Rule 5 Draft prior to last season, and how far he has come in this year as a big leaguer. 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

More and more players - both active and retired - are diving into the world of podcasting, but so few can sustain success. Why is that? And how come players want to podcast in the first place? Bradfo sits down with the hosts of 'The Compound' - the Cubs' Ian Happ and pitcher Dakota Mekkes - to talk about life as a player living in this world and how it has helped them evolve. There is also some great talk about Mike Napoli's sunglasses, Netflix, Draft stories and Happ's passage in the critically-acclaimed book 'A Damn Near Perfect 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

Bradfo catches up with new White Sox and former Red Sox Bobby Dalbec to discuss making it back to the majors, the adjustments he's made, 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