Baseball Isn’t Boring

The Dodgers' No. 1 starter heading into the postseason was supposed to be All-Star Tyler Glasnow. But when the starter came down with an elbow injury in August they had to adjust course. Now Los Angeles is weaving its way through the National League Championship Series down a top of the rotation pitcher, while Glasnow is left taking it from outside the active roster. He joins Bradfo to talk about the perspective he has had over the past few months and how that has changed from other times he has had to sit on the sideline. 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 Dodgers relievers did it again, this time allowing just one hit and no runs over five innings in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. In Los Angeles' eight postseason games this go-round, its relievers haven't given up a run in six of them while pitching seven more innings than their starters. So it seemed logical to get the what's what from two key members of the bullpen, Ryan Brasier and Evan Phillips. Bradfo sits down with the pair to siphon valuable perspective in what has become a very reliever-heavy playoff run. 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 NJ Governor and member of the Mets Board of Directors, Chris Christie to discuss his love for baseball, his love for the Mets, 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

Mets bench coach John Gibbons is back with Bradfo, this time smack dab in the middle of the National League Championship Series. Gibby explains what life is like in the Mets' dugout, while offering up a very pointed opinion on how teams (with the exception of the Mets) are rarely letting their starters see more than four innings throughout this postseason. 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 quite a season - and career - for Michael Kopech. The former first-round pick has landed in a good spot, as one of the postseason's most important relievers with the Dodgers. But getting to this point, where he is pumping 102 mph on baseball's biggest stage, has been an evolution. It's a journey and existence Kopech is open and honest about when sitting down with Bradfo. And to top off a great podcast, we also catch up with Mets bench coach John Gibbons to get his very spicy take on the trend of not letting starters go three times through a lineup. It's always a good time with Gibby. 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 Cleveland GM Mike Chernoff to get an executive's view on life in the postseason, Stephen Vogt's first season at the helm, 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

So far this postseason, the Guardians haven't had a single starting pitcher go as many as five innings. Yet they still managed to beat the Tigers in the ALDS, while sitting at Game 2 against the Yankees in the ALCS. Bradfo caught up with a man who helped guide more than a few postseason runs - while serving as pitching coach for six Cy Young Award winners - Carl Willis to have him explain how Cleveland is bobbing and weaving their way through this thing. 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 are kinds of perspectives this time of year, as we approach identifying the two participants in this season's World Series. Shane Bieber has a unique view of life these days. The former Cy Young Award winner sits down with Bradfo to reflect on how he has evolved over the past year, having to spent the majority of this season on the sidelines due to Tommy John surgery. Whether it's talking about his mindset in the offseason, riding through this Guardians' run or updating his health heading into a free agent offseason, Bieber delivers. Bradfo also catches up with Cleveland GM Mike Chernoff to get an executive's view on life in the postseason. 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 Play Tessie's Gordo sit down with Red Sox Pitcher Lucas Giolito to get Giolito's recruiting pitch to his Harvard Westlake High School teammate Max Fried, his plans for Halloween, 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 good to just sit down and have a conversation that might seems like a few minutes, but ultimately is a pretty lengthy get-together. That's exactly the case with Bradfo, Gordo (Play Tessie) and Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito. The guys catch up with the Red Sox pitcher to talk about Netflix, the excellence of the postseason, recruiting Lucas' former high school teammate Max Fried, life as an injured player, and, of course, Halloween. It's a perfect respite from the postseason 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

With the Yankees set to host the Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series in the Bronx Monday night, Anthony Volpe and Carlos Rodon took to the podium to offer their thoughts of what has transpired - including via social media - and how they viewed what lays ahead. 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

Lucy Burdge of Bet MGM and BetQL is back to give you some last-minute advice when it comes to which teams to take to the bank when it comes to the American League and National League Championship Series. Lucy joins Bradfo to break down all the teams, games and odds. There is also some very scientific talk regarding Lucy's Grimace outfit and her promise if the Mets make the World 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

While many believe the likes of Grimace or Jose Iglesias' song 'OMG' were the springboards for the Mets' run of success this season, J.D. Martinez told Bradfo it was something entirely different: It was a team meeting. J.D. explains how one get-together changed the fortunes of a Mets team that looked hopeless to begin the season but has evolved into one of baseball's best stories. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor and Phillies superfan Ellen Adair is back on the podcast, this time with perhaps the most powerful and insightful reflection on a season many believed ended far too soon. Ellen joins Bradfo to reflect on the complicated 2024 Phillies season, which many believed would end with a World Series title but instead was cut short by the red-hot Mets. It is an homage to some great moments - including Game 2 of the NLDS - and an investigation into exactly what went wrong. 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 spiciest game of the postseason thus far will undoubtedly be the tilt between the Padres and Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Division Series Friday night. It's a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with Alonso Sarinana to get a perspective on the two teams' fan bases, attitudes and overall vibes in what figures to be an electric setting 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

Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza meets with the New York and National Media to discuss their preparation for the NLCS including reflection on NLDS, health/roster updates, 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 two New York teams are now officially one step away from the World Series, with the likes of LA, San Diego, Cleveland and Detroit needing one more game to determine their fate. We look how this postseason has been different, with bullpens taking center stage. Bradfo also sits down with catcher Kevin Plawecki, who has a unique perspective on some pretty important subjects - being employed by the Padres this season, starting a winner-take-all playoff game, experiencing Francisco Lindor as a teammate, and riding through a World Series run in New York with the Mets. It's a great way to keep the postseason blood pumping. 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 a recent Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow stated that the team's front office would be more aggressive and decisive this offseason. Appearing on the Morning Jab in Portland, Maine, Bradfo explains his take on that comment and how he sees this all-important Hot Stove Season going for the Red Sox. He also also offers his tribute to the late Luis Tiant. 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

Bella Geskos catches up with Giants Top Prospect Bryce Eldridge to discuss his journey from Single-A to Triple-A this season as a 19-year old, look forward to upcoming play in the Arizona Fall League, his love of the Baltimore Ravens, 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 another episode of Wasabi Hot Tech, with Bradfo using the platform this time to catch up with Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham. Abraham explains how technology this offseason to help guide the Sox' minor leaguers, while also identifying some of the advances in tech that have already been difference-makers. Abraham also offers an important update on how his team - and other clubs - are handling having minor-leaguers at their Florida facilities during Hurricane Milton. 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 was only one way to do the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast after a day of four postseason games: For Bradfo and Julian McWilliams it was taking a really hard look at what happened, and what will happen. The Mets are moving on, while the Yankees, Tigers, Padres and Dodgers are all one win away from advancing. It's crazy, and we're here for all of it. There are plenty of predictions, and even more analysis. It is the perfect way to head into the latest biggest day of the baseball 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

Royals closer Lucas Erceg joins Bradfo to reflect on a memorable path to become one of the postseason's most important pitchers. Erceg reveals how he had to ditch the dream of becoming Major League Baseball's next great two-way player to finally realize his potential as a pitcher. It's an open and honest conversation about how some players' path to excellence is often lined with the unexpected. 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 cram a lot of important information in this Baseball Isn't Boring on the Go with J.D. Martinez. In this sit-down with Bradfo, the Mets designated hitter offers insight into the team meeting he classified as the launching point for this current postseason run, while also revealing he came within just a few days of actually retiring before signing his one-year deal with the Mets. J.D. also tells us his best Halloween costume. It's a must-listen as we truck through the postseason. 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 Royals have become one of the best turnaround stories in baseball and that's in large part to the work done by KC general manager J.J. Picollo. Picollo sits down with Bradfo to talk about exactly how he went about building this team that is going back to Kansas City deadlocked in its ALDS series with the Yankees. And to top things off, Bradfo also catches up with one of the key acquisitions at the trade deadline, closer Lucas Erceg. The conversations are perfectly-timed in this wild world of October 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 news of Luis Tiant's passing, Bradfo takes the time to pass on what the pitcher meant to his love for the game of baseball while also offering up some striking facts when it comes to Tiant's legacy. Yes, this was one of the most underappreciated players in the history of baseball, with his exclusion from the Hall of Fame serving as the chief evidence. It's an important time to reflect on El Tiante and what he meant to so many. 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 all eight teams in the postseason right now are feeling pretty good about themselves, only one will come away with the secret sauce regarding actually winning it all. Mets reliever Ryne Stanek has lived that life, having won the World Series in 2022 with Houston. Stanek joins Bradfo to explain what goes into making such a run, explaining how all these unexpected twists and turns are part of the 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

The 8th episode of Pitch And Moan is Here! Hosts Courtney Finnicum and Jonny Gomes rant about all the latest happenings around baseball including all the chaos that has occurred in the Wild Card and Divisional Series so far, Tito getting hired by the Reds, Jonny's final trip to the Oakland Coliseum 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

Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall, General Manager Brad Meador, and New Manager Terry Francona meet with the Cincinnati and National Media to discuss his hiring, why this was the right opportunity for him to return to the dugout, their plans for this offseason, 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 has been plenty of chaos, intrigue and entertainment when it comes to bullpens throughout this postseason already. It's why it's the perfect time for Adam Ottavino to make a return to the podcast. The Mets reliever sits down with Bradfo to talk about how different being a relief pitcher in the playoffs is, how bullpen participants deal with the passionate heckling crowds who surround their space, and lessons to be learned from previous postseason experiences. As always, Ottavino delivers. 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, this time offering plenty of insight into how he is approaching the upcoming offseason and how different it will be compared to his first go-round. There are some revealing proclamations, along with insight into what exactly has been surprising about this job he took a year ago. Breslow also reflects on his first trade deadline, and what he learned from that experience. It's a great way to get perspective on how the Red Sox' chief decision-maker is approaching things as the Hot Stove Season draws closer. 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 night that will go down as one of those postseason games you just don't forget, with the Phillies coming out on top of a see-saw affair in Game 2 of their NLDS showdown with the Mets. But what helped make the scene even more unforgettable was the setting, one that separated itself thanks to the intensity brought by those in attendance at Citizens Bank Park. After the game, Bradfo caught up with Brandon Marsh and Matt Strahm to offer unique perspective of what unfolded in Philly. 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 Verdugo epitomizes who powerful a good postseason can be, with a few weeks turning around an uncomfortable regular season narrative. The Yankees outfielder has gotten off to a great start in his bid to use the playoffs to change some perception heading into his free agency, excelling both on the field and in the postgame press conference ... which we highlight in this Baseball Isn't Boring on the Go. 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 world of great stories of MLB players finally finding their path to success, Luke Weaver is one of the better tales this season. The Yankees closer sat down with Bradfo to reflect on his path, which has gone from first-round pick to bouncing from the Cardinals, to the Diamondbacks, to the Royals, to the Reds, to the Mariners before finally landing in New York. And it has been this season with the Yanks where Weaver has become one of the more reliable closers in the 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

Gibby is back, and it's perfect timing. Mets bench coach John Gibbons returns to sit down with Bradfo, this time offering some valuable insight and perspective when it comes to exactly how New York is managing this late-season road run, which most recently resulted in a Game 1 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Between the behind-the-scenes stories, and Gibby's explanations on what makes a team like this tick, it's a podcast you're going want to soak in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets just keep on rolling, this time walking into the toughest postseason place to play in the history of baseball - Citizens Bank Park - and claiming a come-from-behind Game 1 win over the Phillies. We caught up to J.D. Martinez and Francisco Lindor for their immediate reaction to this wild ride New York finds itself on. 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

Royals reliever John Schreiber is back on the podcast, this time living life as a key part of a postseason bullpen. Bradfo sits down with Schreiber in the visitors dugout at Yankee Stadium to reflect on his path to this point, talk of stories from the Kansas City bullpen (including its own quiz show), and the perfectly executed post-series celebration. It's a key conversation with a key piece of the Royals' postseason puzzle. 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 Royals Outfielder Hunter Renfroe to discuss the Royals playoff run so far and how it compares to his time with the Red Sox in 2021 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 Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, returns as the "What Happened To..." series, where Reece reconvenes with the original 30 team representatives to get their take on what exactly happened to their team so far this season... continues with Orioles Fanatic, writer for Barstool Sports, and host of the Exit 52 Podcast, Eric Arditti (@editti22), who returns as his Orioles team is fresh off being knocked out of the playoffs by the Royals in the Wild Card Round 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

Eric Hosmer is riding high these days. Not only has his podcast 'Diggin' Deep' caught fire thanks to the passion and expertise he is passing on after 13 seasons in the big leagues, but now he finds himself as an expert in all things postseason. It just so happens that Hosmer is the perfect guy to talk about two teams, two markets and two fan bases which are feeling pretty good about themselves right now - Kansas City and San Diego. Hosmer joins Bradfo to reflect on his postseason runs with the Royals, breaking down how to celebrate each memorable moment and how he views the current postseason landscape. Hos is excellent as always. 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 Guardians Manager Terry Francona sits down with BIB Contributor and Host Of 'Pitch And Moan' Courtney Finnicum to discuss Guardians dominant 2024 campaign, upcoming playoff matchup, and the success of Stephen Vogt in his first season as Terry's successor 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 Play Tessie guys - Sammy and Gordo - to identify which players currently participating in the postseason might emerge a few weeks from now at least a little bit richer. Yes, it is the weird dynamic of teams giving free agents bigger contracts because of just a few weeks of excellence in October. The guys dive into the best candidates this time around to make a fortune off performing on the biggest stage. We also talking cooking injuries. 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 meets with the Philadelphia and National Media to discuss their preparation for the NLDS including their intersquad game, health updates, 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 nothing like a song to help serve as the rallying cry or motivational mantra for a contending team. For the Mets, that has undoubtedly become 'OMG', the song put out by infielder Jose Iglesias. Bradfo catches up with Iglesias to get the behind-the-scenes story of how it all came together, while also revealing a little bit of breaking news when it comes to the tune's next evolution. It's the definitive look at what has become music to Mets' fans' ears. 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 Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, returns as the "What Happened To..." series, where Reece reconvenes with the original 30 team representatives to get their take on what exactly happened to their team so far this season... Continues with Tigers Fanatic and co-host of the Motor City Metrics and Tigers ML Report Podcasts, Chris Brown (@ChrisBrown0914), who returns as his Tigers team is currently facing the Astros in the Wild Card Round of the Playoffs To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day 1 of the 2024 postseason was full of dominant starting pitching performances, with Tarik Skubal, Corbin Burnes, Cole Ragans and Michael King all offering the images of aces. But can one of them do it all the way through a postseason? Bradfo catches up with Tampa Bay pitching coach Kyle Snyder and Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen to explore the art of taking on the responsibility and workload that comes with pitching in a deep playoff run. It's an important conversation about the the most important time of the baseball 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

Giants President Greg Johnson, Manager Bob Melvin, and New President Of Baseball Operations Buster Posey meet with the San Francisco and National Media to discuss his hiring, why they chose to move on from Farhan Zaidi, their plans for this offseason, 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 catches up with Jarren Duran, who had a Top-10 MVP kind of season with the Red Sox. Not only did he put up some of the best numbers in the American League, but he also played in all but two games this season. But it was the absence in those two games - due to a suspension - that served as one of the lessons Duran learned along the way. The outfielder talks about how he viewed his evolution, both on and off the field, throughout 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

The AL Central became the tale of 2 teams in 2024, the Guardians became contenders and the White Sox lost 121 games, the most in MLB history. In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by Longtime MLB manager Terry "Tito" Francona to discuss his appreciation for the job Stephen Vogt has done after taking over for him as Guardians manager, the White Sox historically bad season and Jerry Reinsdorf's loyalty to a fault, whether he sees himself taking a role in baseball for this upcoming season, 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

Producer Evan joins Bradfo to discuss the craziness that was Game 1 of the Mets/Braves doubleheader that saw the Mets get a 8-7 Win in Atlanta 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 his first season with the Red Sox in the books, outfielder Tyler O'Neill can now look forward to what awaits this offseason and his first foray into free agency. Bradfo talks with O'Neill about how he views his 2024 campaign, and how he is approaching free agency - and a possible return to 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