Baseball Isn’t Boring

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 Mariners Fanatic, blogger for Lookout Landing, and co-host of the Meet At The Mitt Podcast, Anders Jorstad (@AndersJorstad), who returns as his Mariners team is currently 3.5 games behind the Twins for the third Wild Card spot and on track to miss 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

When players make history, we are there to talk about it with them. That's once again the case on the podcast, with Bradfo sitting down with Rays top prospect Chandler Simpson, who just became the first minor-leaguer since 2012 to total 100 steals. Simpson - who was the Rays' second-round pick out of Georgia Tech in 2022 - explains his history of beating everybody in races, the art of stealing bases, and a fascinating look into how he secured that 100th stolen base. Oh, and he also has one of the best batting averages in baseball. It's time to meet a player you are going to be hearing more about in the not-too-distant future. 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 Reliever Liam Hendriks meets with Boston media to discuss being nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award and the latest on his plan to return before the season is over 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

Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez joins Bradfo for a fascinating discussion regarding what has become a lost art: Pitching 200 innings. Pedro - who managed the feat seven times in his career - has some pointed comments regarding how the approach for pitchers have changed and how important the milestone is. Martinez also weighs on the Fransisco Lindor vs. Shohei Ohtani MVP debate. 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

Grady Sizemore had quite a major league career, making three All-Star teams while starring for Cleveland before finally calling it quits in 2015. Flash forward nine years later and the 42-year-old finds himself in the unique position of managing the White Sox. Bradfo sits down with Sizemore to reflect on his journey, how he is viewing this unique challenge in Chicago, and the anatomy of being tossed by an umpire. It's great perspective on a out-of-the-ordinary existence. 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 Bradfo on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, this time talking about the chaotic movement on minor league rosters as we head through September. The guys discuss how the organization views Kristian Campbell's existence as a player who can play all over the diamond, but might be needed most at second base. There is also an update on Sox first-round pick Braden Montgomery. 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

Our own Courtney Finnicum - co-host of 'Pitch and Moan' with Jonny Gomes - is back with Bradfo, this time on the radio. Courtney joins the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show to explain to the listeners what has been like living life as a fan of the lowly White Sox in their historically bad season. There is also some good ballpark wine cellar reviews. 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 news coming down that Richard Fitts - a pitcher who came to the Red Sox in the Alex Verdugo trade - is getting a promotion, we offer you a sit-down between Bradfo and the rookie where the two talk about the pressures of being in a big trade and the future of Fitts. 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 a season Andrew Benintendi probably wants to put in the rearview mirror as quick as possible. But that isn't stopping the White Sox outfielder from sitting down with Bradfo for a conversation about the good times from his past and how he views his future. The hottest hitter on the White Sox is intent on learning from a journey that has gone from an overachiever at Arkansas, to a world champ in Boston, to life as All-Star in Kansas City, to his current lot in life in Chicago. It's an entertaining, open and honest conversation with a player intent on finding the kind of success he experienced not all that long ago. 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 Braves Fanatic, writer for Braves Today, and co-host of the Braves Today Podcast, Lindsay Crosby (@CrosbyBaseball), who returns as his Braves team is currently tied with the Mets for the third Wild Card spot 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 Yankees and DBacks slide down the rankings and the Mets win their way into the rankings as we begin the final month 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

With just a few weeks to go in the regular season, Liam Hendriks understands the challenges that have come with effectively returning from Tommy John surgery. While Hendriks is optimistic he will be pitching in the 2024 season, the reliever also wants to make sure he is progressing the right way when getting the call. 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 Rays Fanatic and co-host of the Rays Your Voice Podcast, Brett Rutherford (@bgrutherford99), who returns as his Rays team is currently 6 games behind the Royals for the third Wild Card spot and on track to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2018 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

One of the most underrated trade deadline acquisitions was a reliever who went from Tampa Bay to the Mets for just cash. That would be reliever Phil Maton. The righty, who has been lights-out for the red-hot Mets, sits down with Bradfo to talk about the story behind him getting traded, along with the differences between the approach to pitching in Tampa Bay and New York. There is also some good Francisco Lindor MVP 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

Julian McWilliams is back with another edition of 'The Eye Test', this time sitting down with Mets reliever Adam Ottavino. The conversation ranges from Ottavino's roots as a baseball player and pitcher in New York, to the comparisons between playing in Boston and NYC, and the story behind becoming the originator of baseball's most popular pitch, the Sweeper. The interview is bookended by Bradfo and Julian giving a behind-the-scenes look at before and after the sit-down, which was just as interesting as the convo itself. 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... Kicking it off is Guardians Fanatic and host of the Cleveland Baseball Mornings Podcast, Davey Berris (@DaveyBerris), who returns as his Guardians team is currently 4.5 games ahead of the Twins for the AL Central lead and would currently be the AL's Number 2 seed in 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

Closers in baseball has a pretty cut-and-dried responsibility when it comes to dealing with the media. If they blow the save, they are expected to talk. If they convert a save, it's an earlier exit out of the clubhouse. Kenley Jansen, however, has been around long enough to see the media and player dynamic from all angles, which is why Bradfo sits down with the veteran reliever to talk about this topic. There is also some good Francisco Lindor vs. Shohei Ohtani MVP 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

Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline is back, once again making us better baseball fans and followers. This time Sam joins Bradfo to discuss the most interesting and intriguing September call-ups in baseball, with reasoning and analysis behind why certain prospects were called up (Dylan Crews) and others weren't (Jasson Dominguez). There is also a look into the future, trying to surmise who we will be talking about a year from now. 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 Mets Reliever Phil Maton to discusses what makes Francisco Lindor special and what elements of his game are underappreciated 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 Mets are the hottest team in baseball, so that led Bradfo to take a deep dive into what is going on at Citi Field. What he found was a lively clubhouse that is riding dominant pitching and a next-level combination of players and personalities. Bradfo talks to president of baseball operations David Stearns, bench coach John Gibbons, newly-acquired Jesse Winker and perhaps the straw that stirs the whole drink, the artist known as Jose Iglesias. It's great insight into what has become one of baseball's most intriguing September 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

Nobody in the major leagues knows Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas like Mets third baseman Mark Vientos. And the same can be said when it comes understanding Vientos, with Casas having the best perspective of the New York slugger. Bradfo catches up with both players to talk about the pair's relationship, which dates back to youth baseball and stretched through their playing days at American Heritage High in Florida. It's great insight into two of the best young corner infielders 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

A month later, it's time to look at winners and losers of the trade deadline, with the bonus of talking to a few key players dealt at the end of July. Diamondbacks reliever A.J. Puk and Toronto's Will Wagner - both of whom have excelled since switching teams - both join Bradfo to reflect on their journeys and how their world's have been turned upside down. Bradfo also takes a deep dive into exactly who made out at the Deadline (Dodgers, Padres, Mets, Diamondbacks) and who didn't (Seattle, Red Sox, Pirates). It's always a good time talking some Deadline. 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 pitcher in baseball who has taken it upon himself to evolve as the game evolves than Toronto starting pitcher Chris Bassitt. That's why in this podcast about evolution - where we read a bunch of five-star reviews and talk about how Baseball Isn't Boring is evolving - there is no better person for Bradfo to sit down with than Bassitt. It's a a great way to celebrate the end of summer as we ease into where the rubber is meeting the road. There is also some good Phiten necklace 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 farm director Brian Abraham is once again back on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, this time offering updates and analysis on some of his organization's top prospects. Included in the conversation is how the club views the development of Marcelo Mayer, the shortstop whose season was recently derailed by a back injury. There is also reflection to when bullpen catchers couldn't sit on the bench in the bullpen because there were too many September call-ups. 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

Emma Tiedemann and Rylee Pay join Bradfo to reflect on their history-making broadcast, which elicited kudos from around the world. The pair became the first MLB all-women broadcast team for last Monday's Red Sox game against the Blue Jays at Fenway Park. They offer a behind-the-scenes look at the before, during and after the experience, with some outstanding stories and lessons dished out along the way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As part of Bradfo's lengthy sitdown with Arizona ace Zac Gallen, the two breakdown the topic of taking your wardrobe to another level. Gallen - who was identified by friend of the podcast, Sarah Tiana, as MLB's best dressed - goes into detail about how he views his fashion, while also identifying others in baseball who do it right. There is also some good sweatsuit 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

A great way to punctuate August is to sit down with two of the more notable top prospects in all of baseball, outfielder Roman Anthony and infielder/outfielder Kristian Campbell. When it is all said done, Anthony could be perceived as the top overall prospect in baseball this season, while his Triple-A teammate Campbell is line to be identified with having the best overall season of any minor leaguer. There is a lot to pick through with both of these rapidly-rising young stars, which is why Bradfo is on the scene to get the what's what. 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 Guardians and Padres slide down the rankings and the Phillies, DBacks, and Royals move their way up the rankings as we roll into the final month 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

With the end of baseball in Oakland coming in just a few weeks there is no better person to talk about the greatness that was playing in that city that the great Dennis Eckersley. Bradfo is joined by Eck once again, this time to reflect on the memories built at the Oakland Coliseum and how this news has hit the Hall of Famer at his core. You aren't going to find a more real and raw conversation than this one with Eck. 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 reliever Chris Martin is having another very good season, which is one of the reasons the 38-year-old has every intention of continuing his major league journey beyond 2024. Martin, who will be free agent eligible this offseason, sits down with Bradfo to talk about his plans (which don't include retirement) and how he views the upcoming uncertain offseason. It's a really good convo with a really good reliever. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It doesn't matter if it is a football field or baseball diamond, Rob Gronkowski is the party-starter. That's why it was natural for Bradfo to catch up with Gronk to talk the great game of baseball. The former tight end reveals the behind-the-scenes story from chasing Tom Brady all over the Fenway Park field, to how he tried to bunt with the Lombardi Trophy, and why his batting average plummeted his senior year of high school. As always, Gronk brings the good times. 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

Fifteen years before Rich Hill's journey from Little League coach to major league pitcher took place, Paul Byrd set the standard. The 14-year MLB veteran pitcher took the path Hill is currently on, coaching his son's 12-year-old team for the majority of the 2009 season before being signed for the last month of a pennant race. Byrd joins Bradfo to reflect on his incredible final hurrah in MLB - which included six shutout innings against Roy Halladay just a few weeks after jumping off the Little League field - while also giving a next-level take on the state of pitching. 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 shortstop Trevor Story, who has been out of action since the first week of the season due to a significant shoulder injury, is somewhat remarkably on the verge of starting a rehab assignment. Bradfo catches up with Story to talk about potentially returning to the diamond next week with Triple-A Worcester and where his confidence level stands. Story also weighs on the challenges facing top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer, the shortstop whose progression has been once again derailed by 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

Justin Slaten has had quite a wild ride with the Red Sox this season, starting with making the team as a Rule 5 pick and then seeing his successful season get somewhat derailed with an arm injury. But now he's back and crediting Garrett Whitlock for helping him navigate the journey. Bradfo catches up with Slaten and Whitlock to talk about the advice and execution that was on display throughout the ups and downs and ups. 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 has gotten compliments from Morgan Freeman. He has recently acted alongside Colin Farrell. And he loves the Atlanta Braves and baseball. Actor Michael Kelly - recognized by some as Doug Stamper in the Netflix series 'House of Cards' - joins Bradfo for the ultimate conversation when it comes to two world colliding - acting and baseball. There are stories from both worlds. There is perspective from both worlds. And there is some great comparisons when it comes to living life on a movie set and in a big league clubhouse. It is the kind of discussion you aren't going to want to miss. 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 speaks with Boston Media after being promoted from Worcester to Boston about his perceived role on this 2024 Red Sox team, his crazy journey this 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

Blue Jays Starter Kevin Gausman joins Bradfo to discuss making the needed adjustments to find his full potential and why he believes pitchers are getting injured at a record rate 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

Sometimes it takes some time to get where you want to go. Just ask Torey Lovullo and Kevin Gausman. The Diamondbacks' manager and Blue Jays pitcher each join Bradfo to explain their journeys to finding the kind of excellence all teams and players aspire to. For Lovullo, it was getting his Arizona club to believe they were one of the best teams in baseball, even after making it to the World Series. Sure enough ... And for Gausman, it was about making the needed adjustments to find his full potential. Sure enough ... They are stories of hope and really, really good advice. 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 Catcher Danny Jansen discusses making MLB history by playing for both teams in the same game with his appearance for both the Blue Jays and Red Sox in a suspended game from earlier 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

Zac Gallen is back and better than ever ... both on the mound and on the podcast. The Arizona ace joins Bradfo to sit down for an extension conversation on fashion, the art of getting through a World Series run, why the Diamondbacks are so good, and his elite note-taking skills. We also stumble upon one of the best cologne names in the history of men's fragrance. It's simply an outstanding way to soak in the great game of baseball via one its best pitchers. 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 Shohei Ohtani continues to be the clear-cut favorite for National League MVP, his only competition has emerged. That would be Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor. Bradfo catches up with Lindor's former double play partner Luis Guillorme - not playing for the Diamondbacks - to hear a pretty compelling case for Lindor to win NL MVP. 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 reliever Justin Slaten has had a wild ride this season, going from Rule 5 pick to key bullpen piece to injured pitcher and now someone on the verge of returning for the stretch drive. Slaten joined Bradfo to talk about his crazy last year, while also updating his current lot in life and revealing the best advice he has gotten throughout this whole process. (Spoiler: It came from teammate Garrett Whitlock.) 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

Major League Baseball released some news regarding the 2026 World Baseball Classic this past week. We know the pools. We know the dates. And now we have the buzz. Shawn Spradling - host of 'WBC Central' - returns to the podcast to relay some of the excitement and anticipation when it comes to the tournament. Shawn and Bradfo look back at how the last WBC has allowed for this sort of excitement, even with the event taking place two years from now. It's going to bring back memories and get your fired up all at the same time. 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

Less than 24 hours after making his 2024 professional baseball debut, Rich Hill calls into the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show to offer his take on the performance and progression. It's a BIB exclusive. 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

Few has seen as much of the Braves as Nick Green this season. It's why everybody should be paying attention to the Bally's broadcaster when he teams up once again with Bradfo to talk about Atlanta's World Series chances. There is also some quality deep-diving into how the former MLB infielder views broadcasting, both for himself and other players entering into the fray. 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 part of a long conversation with Rich Hill, the 44-year-old tells Bradfo what his plan is heading into his first start of the season. Is it a race against time? Where is his confidence level at? It's all in this latest get-together with Bradfo. 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

Last year, the Diamondbacks came out of the trade deadline and immediately lost nine straight. This year they have flipped the script, owning the best record in baseball since the deadline. Arizona president of baseball operations Mike Hazen joined Bradfo to reflect on what went wrong a year ago and how he approached building his team this time around. To listen to the entire Hazen interview, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With baseball in Oakland coming to a sad end, it is perfect timing that Julian McWilliams' guest on the latest edition of 'The Eye Test' is one of the players who lived the life of growing up in the area on the way to big league greatness - current Astros third base coach Gary Pettis. You aren't going to find a better scene-setter in terms of what it meant to be raised on baseball in the Bay Area than what Pettis delivers in this in-depth conversation with Julian. It's timely. It's fascinating. It's another Eye Test. 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 wants to scream it from the mountaintops: Joey Votto is a Hall of Famer. In the latest Wasabi Hot Take, he uses the platform to explain why the just-retired first baseman should absolutely be headed to Cooperstown. We also resurface the two times Votto appeared on the podcast, that first joining Garrett Whitlock to talk primarily about the great game of chess (and a little Hall of Fame), and then the second just a convo about the greatness of baseball. It's a tribute to a one-of-a-kind 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