Baseball Isn’t Boring

Mets Owner Steve Cohen, Mets President Of Baseball Operations David Stearns, Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza, along with new Mets pitcher additions Clay Holmes, AJ Minter, and Frankie Montas speak to the New York media and Mets faithful about the negotiations with Scott Boras and Pete Alonso, who they plan to use at first and third base if Pete Alonso doesn't return, and what it's like to go from playing for Mets rivals (Yankees & Braves) to playing for the Mets 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

Braves President Of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos discusses how the signing of Jurickson Profar came together, their other offseason pursuits, and what he would like to add additionally before the season kicks off 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 should we make of the Alex Bregman market after the report that Houston still has interest in bringing him back? Bradfo joins Christian Arcand to discuss where the Bregman market stands, how he views the Red Sox' interest and why the Dodgers should be praised and ridiculed. 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, this time talking about some big decisions coming his way. Pitch? Broadcast? Coach? Rich sits down with Bradfo to tell the what's what when it comes to how he is viewing the next few weeks, months and even years. The guys also talk about baseball's hot topic, the Dodgers, who just happens to be a team Rich knows a thing or two about. Hill explains why LA should be praised for getting all these players and why that organization is so different. The pitcher also steps up and give his unofficial Hall of Fame vote. (Spoiler: He picked Ichiro.) 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

Newly Re-Signed Dodgers Closer Tanner Scott sits down with Los Angeles Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Dodgers, how Evan Phillips recruiting impacted his decision, 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

A few days after the appearance by his brother, T.J., Pete Fatse jumps into the Baseball Isn't Boring world to talk about how he views his team's goals and approach heading into spring training, specifically when it comes to talented second-year player Ceddanne Rafaela. We also get another commitment when it comes to getting a BIB tattoo! 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

Now that we know the three players who will be the newest inductees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame - CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner - it is a great time to catch up with Jon Shestakofsky, the VP of Communications and Content for the Hall of Fame. Fresh off dinner with the new inductees in Cooperstown, Jon joins Bradfo to give an inside look into the voting process, the day of the announcement and what happens after those phone calls are made. It's the perfect glimpse into one of baseball's annual signature endeavors. 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

Newly Re-Signed Mets Outfielder/Designated Hitter Jesse Winker sits down with New York Media to discuss his decision to re-sign with the Mets, why the Mets were always the team he wanted to play for in 2025, potentially playing 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

Alex Tantum, the man behind the wildly popular MLBFits, is back, this time analyzing some new uniforms, some old personality problems for Major League Baseball, and some fashion trends that teams might want to start paying attention to in the upcoming season. Alex talks about his journey to becoming a MLB social media staple, and where he sees the the world of MLB panache going for 2025. 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

Newly elected National Baseball Hall Of Famer Billy Wagner meets with the National Media to discuss his selection into the Hall of Fame, what it feels to finally get in after 10 years on the ballot, 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

Newly elected National Baseball Hall Of Famer CC Sabathia meets with the National Media to discuss his selection into the Hall of Fame, why he chose to go in as a Yankee, how Harold Reynolds helped him strengthen his case, 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

Newly elected National Baseball Hall Of Famer Ichiro Suzuki meets with the National Media to discuss his selection into the Hall of Fame, what it means to him to represent Japan in the Hall of Fame, 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

It's always a good time when Dustin Pedroia swings by the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, and his latest visit is no exception. Bradfo reunites with Pedroia to talk 'Operation 1525', the mission to get the word out about the former second baseman's case for being called a Hall of Famer. Dustin talks about how he views his candidacy for Cooperstown, explaining how he views his status on the ballot. And, as always, there is plenty of spicy back-and-forth between Bradfo and Dustin. 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 a good story, and that's why it was an honor for Bradfo to catch up to Kenny Serwa. Just last week, the 27-year-old signed his first deal with a Major League Baseball organization - inking a minor-league pact with the Tigers - thanks in large part to one memorable throwing session. After spending years at multiple colleges and with Independent League team, Serwa changed his career trajectory thanks in part to the fastest knuckleball ever clocked (88.5 mph), which also happens to come with a mid-90's fastball. It's the kind of inspirational podcast that will get you excited for baseball to 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

Joe Kelly is back with Bradfo to get something off his chest: Stop complaining about the Dodgers' offseason dominance. Joe explains why it is misguided to do anything but praise the world champs for what they are doing in securing the best of the best, calling out owners and organizations for their missed opportunities. 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 is buzzing about what the Dodgers have done since winning the World Series. Blake Snell. Tommy Edman. Teoscar Hernandez. Roki Sasaki. Michael Conforto. And now Tanner Scott. They are getting the players absolutely running away from every other team when it comes to payroll. So, should we hate them? Should we love them? Is this good for baseball? Bradfo sits down with Alonso Sarinana of 'West Coast Bias' and T.J. Fatse to explore all the ins and outs of this Dodgers conundrum. 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 boss is back and he has something to say. Baseball Isn't Boring co-founder Joe Kelly returns to get his thoughts on the buzz throughout baseball that the Dodgers are executing an unfair offseason. Joe comes in hot with his take regarding other MLB owners and teams who feel Los Angeles is playing with a loaded deck when it comes to securing the best of the best this Hot Stove season. As is always the case when these two get together, you're not going to want to miss 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 sat down with Billy Wagner to discuss his Hall of Fame candidacy as the announcement for this year's inductees draws closer. Within the talk was Wagner's passionate case for a couple of players who helped change the game in many ways, including for their own teammates - Dustin Pedroia and Andruw Jones. To listen to the entire Wagner 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

In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by Longtime MLB manager Clint Hurdle to discuss his upcoming book "Hurdle-isms", his roller coaster journey through his life in baseball, his future in the 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

If you're looking for a player to root for in this upcoming spring training, Robert Stock is your guy. The 35-year-old who was drafted in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals has found himself in major league camp with the Red Sox. Having gone through years in the minors, the Independent Leagues and, most recently, Mexico, Stock has remade himself into a 100 mph-throwing pitcher who has earned the right to create quite a story. It's a podcast that will have you rooting for Robert Stock. 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

Newly Signed DBacks Pitcher Corbin Burnes, Dbacks GM Mike Hazen, DBacks Owner Ken Kendrick, and Burnes's Agent Scott Boras sit down with Arizona and National Media to discuss his decision to sign with the DBacks, what separated the DBacks from the other clubs he talked 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

With just a few days before the National Baseball Hall of Fame announces its 2025 inductees, one of the more deserving candidates on the ballot, Billy Wagner, joins Bradfo to reflect on his feelings in these final moments. Facing his 10th and final opportunity, Wagner offers an open and honest view of how he is feeling knowing this will be his final chance to be voted into the HOF. You won't be able to listen to this without feeling the emotion and anxiety of a former player who knows his life could be changing forever. 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

Dillon Lawson has experienced a lot over the last few years. He has gone from the hitting coach for the Yankees, to a roving instructor for the Red Sox before landing as Boston's assistant hitting coach for the upcoming 2025 season. Dillon sits down with Bradfo to reflect on lessons learned during his time in New York, while explaining where he sees the position of hitting coach going in the coming years. There is also some great Aaron Judge, Kristian Campbell and ping-pong talk. 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 Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet in Toronto to discuss the Blue Jays active pursuits of top free agents like Alex Bregman and Anthony Santander, along with their hope to re-sign their homegrown star, Vladimir Guerrero Jr 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, it turns out another prized Japanese free agent has taken a liking to Toronto. One year after the Blue Jays convinced Shohei Ohtani their organization was worthy of taking a hard look at, Roki Sasaki is now evidently forming somewhat of a flirtation with the Jays. Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet in Toronto joins Bradfo to give the what's what when it comes to Sasaki and the Jays, while also taking a deep dive into Toronto's offseason and the big question all of baseball wants to have an answer to - Will Vlad Guerrero Jr. stay in Toronto. 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

Newly Re-Signed Mets Pitcher Sean Manaea sits down with New York Media to discuss his decision to re-sign with the Mets, why he chose to return to the Mets, his thoughts on their signing of Juan Soto and hope of re-signing Pete Alonso, 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

Giants President Of Baseball Operations Buster Posey and Newly Signed Giants Pitcher Justin Verlander sits down with San Francisco Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Giants, why he chose the Giants, which number he plans on wearing, 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 St. Louis Cardinals represent one of the most talked about teams this offseason despite not making any significant moves. The reason? Mostly due to Nolan Arenado. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joins Bradfo to offer some insight when it comes two Arenado's current situation. Will he be traded? Why hasn't he been traded? Just how good is he? Derrick has all the answers and then some. The guys also get into the Cardinals' approach to the 2025, waiting for Chaim Bloom to take over heading into 2026. There is also some next-level spring training talk (which should get you excited for the start of baseball teams playing baseball once 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 first baseman Triston Casas is back, this time joining Bradfo and Gordo (Play Tessie) for FenwayFest at Fenway Park. There is a lot to get to with Casas, including his social media strategy, his beard, when the last time he talked to the Red Sox about a contract extension and all those trade rumors. And not to be forgotten, there is more Wasabi Challenge talk. 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 vibes were at an all-time high for Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, with Bradfo being joined by Pat from the Play Tessie podcast at Fenway Park for FenwayFest. Two of their very special guests were a pair of players who reside at the top of the MLB prospect rankings in most circles - Kristian Campbell and Roman Anthony. The guys talk about their new lot in life, their matching cars and whether or not the Red Sox have approached either one of them with contract extension talks. 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

Newsday's Laura Albanese joins Bradfo to discuss a great topic: What it's like to vote for the National Baseball of Hall of Fame. Specifically, the conversation involves Laura's first-time foray into the process, which had her check off six names on this year's ballot. The debate when it comes to the Hall of Fame is always a good time, and when you add in the feelings, emotions and logic that go into getting the honor of voting for the initial time it becomes next level. 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 Manager Alex Cora sits down with Bradfo to discuss the art of recruiting free agents this offseason including the likes of Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler, Alex Bregman, among others 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 after Liam Hendriks continued his throwing program in 20 degree weather out on the Fenway Park field, he met with Bradfo and others to offer an update on where he is at physically heading into 2025 spring training. Hendriks, who missed all of 2024, explained that he is ready to compete for the team's closer's role and feels significantly more prepared to contribute than he did when trying to come back in August of last season. There is also some good Netflix talk. 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 manager Alex Cora returns to the podcast, this time to reflect on an eventful offseason - including offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Juan Soto meeting - while also laying out how he views the rest of the team-building process. There is Rafael Devers talk. There is Alex Bregman talk. There is recruiting talk. There is Netflix talk. And there is the reality of the Red Sox heading into spring training talk. You simply aren't going to find a more open and honest conversation with a major league manager than this one. 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 Newest Mets Hall Of Famer and the 11th New York Met to get his jersey retired when the Mets retire #5 in July, David Wright meets with the New York and National Media to discuss getting the call that the Mets were retiring his number, what it means to him, his thoughts on the Mets offseason moves, 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

Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray joins Bradfo to discuss the latest on his recovery from Tommy John/Internal Brace Surgery while also giving his pep talk to Nats nation on why he believes that the team will be contenders in 2025 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray is back and more entertaining and insightful than ever. Josiah joins Bradfo to hit on a ton of topics including breaking down how his first pitch with Travis Scott came about, how he dealt with the emotions of being told his life would coming back from Tommy John/Internal Brace surgery for the next year, and why the Nationals actually do have a chance to beat the National League big boys in 2025. There are also details of his recent engagement. The All-Star once again doesn't disappoint. 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

DBacks Assistant GM Amiel Sawdaye sits down with Bradfo to talk about a variety of things, including his time as Red Sox VP of Amateur Scouting which includes a great story of a tense draft room decision that involved Mookie Betts 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 are honored to have yet another member of the Diamondbacks organization join the podcast, this time assistant GM Amiel Sawdaye doing to the honors. The sit-down with Bradfo comes at a perfect time, not only because he is fresh off a trip to Paris and can wax poetic about Baseball Isn't Boring's reach across the Atlantic, but also due to the fact that Sawdaye is able to offer insight into the Diamondbacks' signing of Corbin Burnes. The guys talk about the big deal, along with Arizona's acquisition of Josh Naylor and the team's plan going forward. There is also a great story about drafting Mookie Betts. 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 the host of 'The Eye Test' Julian McWilliams to offer up their takes on some developments that have - or haven't - taken place this offseason so far, including the setting of hard lines on dollars and years for top targets, prioritizing the unknown over the known, 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 offseason is far from over, but that doesn't mean we can't reflect on some of the Hot Stove season's biggest surprises. That's exactly what Bradfo and Julian McWilliams do, and do so in the most spirited fashion imaginable. The host of 'The Eye Test' returns to offer up his take on some developments that have - or haven't - taken place. There is also talk of frustrating front offices approaches and the story of how Bradfo saved Julian's life (sort of). 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

MLB Network Radio's Kevin Frandsen returns to catch up with Bradfo and highlight the five teams that should feel the best about their offseason maneuvering. There are stories of whiskey, numbers, and cornfields. But, most importantly, there is the former big leaguer telling us the what's what when it comes to the front offices that have won the Hot Stove Season (to this point). 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

Newly Signed Red Sox Pitcher Walker Buehler sits down with Boston Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Red Sox, why he chose the Red Sox, his decision to wear #0, 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

Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline is back, returning on the podcast at a perfect time. Sam joins Bradfo to offer up the Top 5 prospects switching teams in the offseason's biggest trades. Who are those players heading to places like Chicago, Miami, and Milwaukee? Our expert on all things prospects is here to educate, inform and entertain. 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

Newly Signed Yankees First Baseman Paul Goldschmidt sits down with New York Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Yankees, what he hopes to bring to this Yankees team, his parting message to Cardinals nation, 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

Reliever Adam Ottavino returned the podcast to talk about a variety of subjects, including how he viewed the Mets clubhouse and the ability by longtime leaders Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo to accept the likes of Juan Soto. Ottavino gets into the approach by New York - and other clubs - when it comes to pitching. The veteran also gives an update on his own free agency and plans for the future. To listen to the entire podcast, 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 best Power Ranker in the business, Producer Evan, is back with another Top 5 list, this time offering up the five most intriguing free agents still unsigned at the time of this podcast's taping. (If they do sign, congratulations to that fan base as they have secured one of the most intriguing free agents, according to Evan.) There are names you might not expect, and cases to be made that will make you take a second look. There is also a great baseball comp for Arizona State running back Cam Scattebo. 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 is the tradition here on the podcast, it is time to ring in a new year with a New Year's Bash episode with Courtney Finnicum. This time Courtney is joined by Bradfo to offer the best hangover remedies for both those who punctuated 2024 by partying and those who lived the life as a White Sox fan over the past 12 months. The two reflect on baseball over the past 365 days, while trying to guess what is in store for the coming year. It's a perfect way to start 2025. 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

2024 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, starting at Episode #1 where Bradfo was joined by World Series Champion Joe Kelly to discuss the demise of the Yankees, when they knew they were gonna beat them, 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

There is no better player to offer an educated, insightful and entertaining look at what transpired in baseball over the past year - and what we should be looking for in 2025 - than Adam Ottavino. The free agent pitcher joins Bradfo once again to talk uniform numbers, his perspective of the Mets, and what we should make of the great game of baseball. It's a perfect way to punctuate 2024. 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