Baseball Isn’t Boring

In this world of scouting reports and diverse pitching profiles, Tommy Kahnle throwing 61 straight changeups in the 2024 postseason is still one of the more remarkable pitching feats in recent memory. Bradfo caught up with Kahnle, who explained how such a stretch came about and shared his history with the 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

Nick Pivetta has the kind of stuff most big league pitchers dream about, with the Padres starter living in the high 90th percentile in multiple key pitching categories on Baseball Savant. But that doesn't mean he hasn't changed and evolved over the past year or so. Bradfo catches up with Pivetta to talk about his recent pitching path, while getting an honest look view at how the new strike zone is impacting the way he is going about things. 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

Pirates Shortshop Konnor Griffin talks to the Pittsburgh media about his MLB Debut, his interest in signing an extension, 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

Padres Shortshop Xander Bogaerts talks to the Boston media about his latest return to Boston, how to navigate becoming a pro in Boston, 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 Play Tessie guys (Sammy, Gordo, Pat) are back with another episode of 'BIB Notes', this time taking a deep dive into what has been a spectacular rookie class this season. Who are their favorites? Why are they so good yet so young? All that, and the studs and duds from the previous week throughout MLB. 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 Konnor Griffin on his love for baseball, his fast track through the minors, his Team USA goal, 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

Adam Ottavino has had quite a whirlwind over the last month. First, the former big-league pitcher made his final appearance in a uniform while helping Team Italy reach the WBC semifinals. And then he launched his TV career as part of NBC's Sunday Night Baseball. Ottavino takes us inside his experiences, including the now-famous sticker-on-the-Espresso machine 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

In the latest 2-Minute Grill, catches up with Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony regarding his evolution and how three weeks at the World Baseball Classic shaped him. 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 no bigger talker in baseball than the newly instituted ABS system, which is why Bradfo and CBS Sports' Julian McWilliams feel obligated to give some next-level perspective on the subject. The guys also give their what's what when it comes to what players and teams we should or shouldn't be overreacting 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

Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham is back with the guys on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, this time helping all of us get ready for the 2026 season. Brian expertly answers questions from Bradfo and the Play Tessie guys (Sammy and Gordo) about the dynamics of placing minor leaguers at certain levels and how such decisions are made. One minor-leaguer is also highlighted heading into the real games. 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 obvious that there is a boatload of rookies who are talented enough to be difference-makers in the 2026 season, but how many of them are prepared for the mental challenges that await in the bigs? Bradfo is joined by former Mets GM Jared Porter, who also spent time in the front offices of the Red Sox, Cubs, and Diamondbacks, to talk about the tricky balance that comes with deciding if a young player can handle the ups and downs of the majors. It's the kind of conversation that will make you look at these young major leaguers in a different light. 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 in San Diego and she is sitting down with two of San Diego's finest who find themselves playing for their hometown team, Padres pitchers Joe Musgrove and David Morgan. They talk about their journeys, opening day in San Diego, and what the vibes are with this Padres squad 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 first series of the 2026 season are in the books, and Bradfo is here to inform, offer insight, and entertain. And, even better, he's here to talk to one of our go-to guys when it comes to understanding when players are ready for their big major league call-up. Bradfo sits down with Syracuse Mets manager Dick Scott to get the what's what on how he knew Mets rookies Carson Benge and Nolan McLean were ready for their big moments, while also talking about how Triple-A players deal with weather and expectations in this first week of the 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 in the Baseball Isn't Boring Studios after a long stint in spring training, being joined by the guys from Play Tessie (Gordo, Sammy) for another Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show. This time, the conversation is dominated by the chaos that has come with the ABS system through the season's first few games. There is a lot to pick through when it comes to this game-altering rule change, and the guys are here to dissect all of 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

Courtney Finnicum is in San Diego and she is sitting down with two of the best closers in the game, Detroit's Kenley Jansen and San Diego's Mason Miller. They talk about their journeys, the present, and what the vibes this 2026 season are supplying. It's a good time with two really, really good relievers. 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

Gordo and Sammy of the Baseball Isn't Boring/Play Tessie family are back for another round of BIB Notes, this time to take a close look at the craziest, most unexpected of all the Opening Day games, the Mets win over the Pirates. Starting with the Paul Skenes blow-up and finishing with some unexpected offense, this one had everything you needed when it came to a 2026 conversation-starter. 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

Cubs POBO Jed Hoyer and Newly-Extended Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong met with the Chicago media to discuss PCA's new extension, what it feels like to stick around for a while, 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

Opening Day has come and gone so Bradfo offers up his latest takes on all things Red Sox in his latest appearance on the WEEI Afternoons on WEEI. The trio dives into the Red Sox Opening Day win, the biggest takeaways, 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 Reds first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to discuss his bizarre free agency, earning a job in Spring Training, 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 was an Opening Day we won't forget any time soon. Great conversations. Great performances. And another huge reminder that people love the message, the cause and the t-shirts. Bradfo reflects on the day Baseball Isn't Boring was lifted up even higher on a national stage thanks to the good vibes of Pat McAfee and Jeff Passan, while also taking a look at all that transpired on the first full slate of games of the 2026 season. There are also great conversations with friends of the podcast: Pierce Johnson, Nathaniel Lowe and the star of the day, Kevin McGonigle. 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 to be an Opening Day starter? Well, Garrett Crochet has lived that life and is more than happy to share his perspective with Bradfo on the latest '2-Minute Grill'. Among the topics discussed in the to-the-point conversation is how awkward those Opening Day introductions can be. 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

Opening Day has arrived so Bradfo offers up his latest takes on all things Red Sox in his latest appearance on the Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI. The trio dives into the Red Sox power/left handed pitching problem, the Ranger Suarez discussion, Opening Day, 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

Alonso Sarinana is back, joined this time by the girls from 'Talk Dodgers To Me' to discuss the upcoming Dodgers season, their predictions for the season, 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 season is kicking off, and it's officially time to identify which teams are the best of the best to begin 2026. That's why Bradfo and Producer Evan are getting together for the first BIB Power Rankings of the season. Yes, the Dodgers are predictably No. 1. But there is plenty of intrigue regarding the next nine. 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 2026 Major League Baseball season is upon us and, as we have discovered in years past, there is no better way to launch ourselves into it than a podcast with our own Courtney Finnicum. Courtney once again regales us with her story of going to Opening Days with her father every single season since she was a little girl, and what Opening Day means to her. It's a fantastic way for Bradfo and Courtney to truly remind you why this day is so special. 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 makes his return to the 'Blair and Barker Show' on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to talk about all things American League East, including why he believes the Blue Jays might have the upper hand in the division. There is plenty of talk about the team that may be the Jays' chief AL East competitor, the Red Sox. 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 Orioles interim manager and current Braves bench coach Tony Mansolino to discuss his promotion to Orioles interim manager, how he evolved during his time, 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

Alonso Sarinana is back, joined this time by Mets Diehard Fan Jenn Salerno to discuss the upcoming Mets season, their roster overhaul, what to make of Carson Benge's inclusion in the Opening Day roster, whether Carlos Mendoza is on a short lease, 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

Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins and Manager John Schneider met with the Blue Jays media to discuss their new extensions, what it feels like to stick around for a while, 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 Red Sox Relievers Ryan Watson and Garrett Whitlock to discuss the life of a Rule 5 Pick in camp, making the team as a Rule 5 pick, 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

Wrestler. Underdog. Starting third baseman. Meet Caleb Durbin, the player who all eyes in the baseball world will be on as he replaces Alex Bregman as the Red Sox's new presence at the Hot Corner. Bradfo sits down with Durbin to talk about his unique path, what it was like to hang up the wrestling singlet, how he overcame all kinds of odds and how he feels his current existence. It's the best look at a really good player. 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, this time joined at JetBlue Park by the Play Tessie guys. One of the topics that came up was whether the World Baseball Classic actually had more juice for average sports fans than the Winter Olympics. Bradfo thinks so. It was the kind of spirited discussion that makes the BIB Show a must-listen. 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 Ace Cristopher Sanchez and POBO Dave Dombrowski met with the Phillies media to discuss his new extension, why they felt the need to do it, 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 was on the scene for the showdown between Garrett Crochet and Chris Sale, whose next starts will both be for their respective teams on Opening Day. There were two very different tones from the aces, with both giving great perspective on what comes next. 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 there when Alex Cora meets with the media to announce that Marcelo Mayer will be the Red Sox's starting second baseman. Cora talks about Mayer's spring training and progress, and explains what happened with Kristian Campbell being sent to Triple-A. 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 Major League Baseball regular season just a few days away, it was a great time for the guys from Play Tessie (Gordo, Pat and Sammy) to offer up their predictions for the upcoming Major League Baseball season ... in the most entertaining, insightful and enthusiastic way possible. 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

Spring Training is nearing an end so Bradfo offers up his latest takes on all things Red Sox and WBC in his appearance on 'Loud Outs' with Jansen Lewis and Kevin Frandsen on MLB Network Radio. The trio dives into the Red Sox dominance in the WBC, how Durbin compares to Bregman, the Red Sox rotation, 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 sat down with Red Sox Pitcher Johan Oviedo to discuss his impressive Spring Training, his excitement for Opening Day and this season, 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

Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow is back on the podcast, once again checking in during the final days of spring training with Bradfo. The guys talk about how the Sox got to this point, the path(s) chosen in the offseason, and any surprises that came about during these past few weeks in Fort Myers. It's an excellent look into how Breslow went about building his team, and how he views it with just a few days before 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

The WBC is over and Spring Training is nearing an end so Bradfo offers up his latest takes on all things Red Sox and WBC in his latest appearance on the Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI. The trio dives into Team USA coming up short, the Olympics debate, Opening Day discussion, 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

Red Sox Outfielder Roman Anthony meets with the Boston media to discuss his experience in the WBC as he arrives back in Red Sox Spring Training 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 that time of year when we can talk about all the prospects who will be making a difference in the 2026 Major League Baseball season, and there is nobody better to dive in than MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra. Bradfo is once again joined by Sam to not only dissect the prospects to watch in the upcoming Breakout Games, but who will be winning American League and National League Rookie of 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

Bradfo catches up with Mets Pitcher Nolan McLean after the WBC to quickly reflect on his WBC experience, what he learned, and what he'll take with him moving 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

Just moments after Venezuela took home the World Baseball Classic title with a dramatic win over the United States, the BIB guys were smack dab in the middle of the LoanDepot Park field to analyze it all. Bradfo is joined by Shawn Spradling, Newsletter Wiggz (Alex Wiggetman) and Russell Eassom of the England-based Bat Flips and Nerds podcast to let us all know what it all means. It's the best instant reaction WBC podcast you will find anywhere. 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 Team Italy Reliever Adam Ottavino to discuss his time with Roman Anthony, what Roman brings to the table, and his last dance with Team Italy 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 have arrived at the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, with Team USA slated to face off with Venezuela. Bradfo is boots on the ground in Miami, allowing him to wax poetic about how awesome the scene has been and promises to be. Along the way, one player has made perhaps the greatest impression of all - Roman Anthony. Bradfo catches up with the Team USA outfielder while soliciting the perspectives of David Ross, Sean Casey and Adam Ottavino regarding Anthony. It's some of our favorites all in one very well-timed podcast. 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

Team Italy closer Greg Weissert has had quite a ride in the last few weeks, leaving Red Sox camp to become the closer for the Cinderella Italians in the WBC. Bradfo caught up with Weissert to get his take on the experience, how it has shape him heading into the 2026 season and exactly how nervous he was in the big game against Puerto Rico. 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 Tigers Prospect and West Point Grad Derek Berg to talk Connelly Early, his transfer from Army to Virginia, his debut in the Big Leagues, 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 Shawn Spradling stood on the field at LoanDepot Park still in awe of what they just saw. As Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said after his team beat the Dominican Republic, 2-1, in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, "Just a game we'll remember forever." The guys took some time after the USA win to reflect on a memorable tilt between many of the best baseball players in the world. 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 Play Tessie guys (Sammy and Gordo) are back for another Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, this time coming out hot with some fiery takes on the World Baseball Classic. The guys simply can't understand how anyone could fail to embrace the WBC as a premier sporting event. 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