Baseball Isn’t Boring

There is a lot going on in the world of baseball these days, and Bradfo is boots on the ground in Florida to give you the pulse of all the activity. First off, he sets the scene for the WBC semifinals in Miami, where BIB will be well-represented. Then he talks to Tampa Bay's Chandler Simpson about all the stolen-base news from this spring training. Izzy Kiner-Falefa joins to give a next-level perspective of the new ABS-induced strike zone. And, finally, the always insightful and entertaining Payton Tolle swings by to give an update on his 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

Romy Gonzalez went to Alabama for shoulder surgery, not knowing what to expect. As it turned out, the trip resulted in the best-case scenario for the Red Sox infielder. Bradfo was there when Gonzalez returned to Fort Myers and offered a very optimistic view of his situation. 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 (Gordo, Sammy and Pat) are back with their latest BIB Notes, this time taking on the baseball topic everyone was talking about all week long - Mark DeRosa's mess-up. Even though Team USA has rebounded to make the semifinals, should we ever forgive the Americans' manager and how bad a mistake are we talking about when it comes to his blunder against Team Italy? It's another great debate on another great 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

Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello showed up back in Fort Myers unexpectedly after having been embedded with the Dominican Republic's WBC team. Bradfo was there when Bello explained why he rejoined the Red Sox and what his plan was in the coming days if the DR advances. 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

MLBPA Executive Director Bruce Meyer meets with the media to discuss the potential of an upcoming lockout, how the PA are approaching this talks, 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

Friend of the podcast Adam Ottavino is back, this time from smack dab in the middle of Team Italy's World Baseball Classic run. The host of 'Baseball and Coffee' joins Bradfo to reflect on the Italians' big wins over Team USA and Team Mexico, with plenty of stories along the way. Who is giving the best speeches? What were the Team Italy players thinking when watching Team USA's approach to the two teams' showdown? How is this WBC different from others Ottavino has participated in? All that and more in another great conversation with the soon-to-be-retired 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

Bradfo sits down with Garrett Crochet to discuss his switch over to New Balance, why he chose New Balance, 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

Spring Training keeps rolling on 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 WBC, Roman Anthony's experience at the WBC, Marcelo Mayer's chances to make the roster, 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

So, how much do performances in these spring training games matter? How should we view stats when gauging if a player is making an impression on a team? Bradfo catches up with three intriguing spring training participants - Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward, and veteran outfielder Austin Slater - to take a deep dive into both the managers' and players' views of using spring training to form a roster and a future. It's a great perspective from three very different viewpoints. 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 caught up with Red Sox Pitcher and Team Italy's Closer Greg Weissert prior to the WBC to discuss how he landed on Team Italy, his role, 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

Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports is back, this time letting if fly regarding his thoughts on the World Baseball Classic. How could anyone compare this to the Olympics? How dare these media members try to shove these WBC narratives down our throats? Julian is reunited with Bradfo for the most spirited WBC conversation you're going to find. 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 his meeting with the media before Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Red Sox manager Alex Cora all but officially announced that Caleb Durbin will be playing third base, with Marcelo Mayer likely landing at second base. The Sox manager also explains how he views the last few available spots in the bullpen, while singing the praises of the WBC version of Brayan Bello. 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 want to know what's what when it comes to what promises to be the toughest division in baseball, the American League East, you are going to want to listen to this podcast. Bradfo sits down with Ryan Ripken of the Ryan Ripken Show and MASN to take a deep dive into the realities that are lingering in the AL East. 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 Marcelo Mayer to discuss his confidence heading into this season, what role he expects to potentially have, 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

If there are players being talked about, we're there to talk to them. Case in point: This podcast. Bradfo catches up with the top two prospects in all of baseball, Pittsburgh's Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle of the Tigers. Both players are on the verge of making their respective teams' Opening Day roster, so it's a perfect time to get their perspective on all things baseball. To top things off, Bradfo also talks with the No. 10 prospect, Detroit's Max Clark, and one of the game's elite personalities, Tigers catcher Jake Rogers. There are stories. There are lessons. There is a good time to be had by all. 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 talk of spring training is what the Pirates might do with MLB's top prospect Konnor Griffin to begin the 2026 season. That's why it's great timing for Bradfo to sit in on the press conference held by Pirates GM Ben Cherington. There is also plenty of other talk regarding where Pittsburgh is at heading into the world of post-WBC 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

Pitch And Moan Host Courtney Finnicum reports live from Angels Camp with a short, quick hitting interviews with Angels Bench Coach John Gibbons, Shortshop Zach Neto, and infielder Nick Madrigal 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 week into March and there are still plenty of free agents out there. Welcome to the new world of Major League Baseball. The Play Tessie guys (Gordo, Sammy and Pat) are doing an expert job in predicting where each of these players is going to end up. It's a worthwhile exercise at a perfect 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

Pitch And Moan Host Courtney Finnicum reports live from Padres Camp with a short, quick hitting interviews with Padres Infield Coach Nick Punto, Pitcher Triston McKenzie and Outfielders Nick Castellanos and Gavin Sheets 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 a few hours before the Red Sox faced off against the Tigers, Alex Cora discussed Yoshida's participation in the WBC, Caleb Durbin's position going forward, Braiden Ward's impressive play, 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

In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by MLB Hall Of Famer Trevor Hoffman to discuss his experience in Padres camp, his thoughts on the new ABS challenge system and the pitch clock, his Hall Of Fame induction, 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

Spring Training keeps rolling on 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 Payton Tolle's role, the number 5 starter debate, the WBC, 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

Pitch And Moan Host Courtney Finnicum reports live from Giants Camp with a short, quick hitting interviews with Giants Manager Tony Vitello, Pitcher Adrian Houser, and Outfielder Harrison Bader 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

ESPN's Buster Olney and Bradfo are reunited, just in time to take a gander at what might be waiting in the 2026 MLB season. The guys talk about chasing the Dodgers, lessons learned from the Blue Jays, the lack of appreciation for Vlad Guerrero Jr. and who is shaping up to take the top spot in the best division in baseball, the AL East. Buster always delivers when it comes to legit baseball conversation, and this is no exception. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitch And Moan Host Courtney Finnicum reports live from White Sox Camp with a short, quick hitting interviews with White Sox Pitcher Sean Burke and White Sox Pitching prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal 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 what has been a yearly tradition on the podcast, Bradfo sat down with Xander Bogaerts to dissect the what's what when it comes to the shortstop's lot in life. This time the guys meet up just before a Team Netherlands workout, talking about the importance of these conversations, Rafael Devers, and why this might be the best version of Bogaerts. The podcast also includes conversations with a couple of key members of Team Puerto Rico, its GM Carlos Beltran and catcher Christian Vazquez. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo catches up with Blue Jays Pitcher Kevin Gausman to discuss non-baseball hobbies, the weirdness of baseball players, 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

Both Dylan Cease and Kevin Gausman have appeared on the podcast a few times, but never before while wearing the same uniform. Bradfo ventures to Dunedin to talk to two of our favorite pitchers, Dylan and Kevin, as they live life as teammates with the Blue Jays. There is talk of contracts, contract years, t-shirts and personality. It's a good time with two good guys. 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 another player who was traded from St. Louis to Boston, Willson Contreras, who offers an honest assessment of how he wants to be viewed by opponents and teammates. 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

Sonny Gray is one of the most interesting pitchers in baseball for a variety of reasons, which is why Bradfo made a point to sit down with the new Red Sox starter. Sonny talks about his current lot in life, his approach to not playing in the WBC, his plans for the future, and how he fell in love with trees (and nature). To top things off, Bradfo also catches up with another player who was traded from St. Louis to Boston, Willson Contreras, who offers an honest assessment of how he wants to be viewed by opponents and teammates. 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

Should Payton Tolle be a starter or a reliever? It is a spirited debate spurred on by the back and forth from Bradfo, MLB's Ian Browne, NESN's Jahmai Webster and Play Tessie's Gordo and Sammy. It's the kind of spirited conversation that makes the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show so spicy. 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 is joined by Dodgers Beat Writer Bill Plunkett to discuss early takeaways from Dodgers Spring Training, why certain Dodgers decided against playing in the WBC, 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

David Ortiz was never shy about showing his personality when he was playing, and nothing has changed in these days as a broadcaster. The Hall of Famer sat down with Bradfo to talk about a bunch of things, including the importance of players and broadcasters in baseball and letting people see their personalities. To listen to the entire conversation, 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

Just a few hours before Sonny Gray was slated to make his Grapefruit League debut with the Red Sox, Alex Cora sang the praises of the veteran pitcher and the impression Gray has already made. There is also some great talk of newcomer Braiden Ward, who has impressed everyone with his speed since coming over in a trade with the Rockies. 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

Sammy, Gordo and Pat are back this time to execute the perfect introduction into World Baseball Classic excitement. The guys are drafting WBC teams, picking who they think will stand out from the rest of the WBC pack. It's a fun way to identify what's what when it comes to the best of the World Baseball Classic best. 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 founders of Baseball Isn't Boring are back together on their podcast and the latest reunion doesn't disappoint. This time giving you a taste of what goes through the minds of Bradfo and Joe Kelly including the launch of the new line of BIB merch, just in time for the WBC! Go behind the curtain with the Baseball Isn't Boring brass. 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

Chris Sale is back on the podcast, once again catching up with Bradfo in the shadow of the Baseball Isn't Boring sticker affixed to his locker in the Braves clubhouse. This time, Sale is relaying the fantastic story of how he landed his latest contract extension and the lessons learned along the way to this point in his career. When it comes to insight and entertainment, Chris never disappoints. 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 officially upon us 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 Wilyer Abreu, Marcelo Mayer, Mikey Romero, Caleb Durbin, 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 an old friend, who also just happens to be a Hall of Famer, David Ortiz. It's always a good time when these two get together, with this being no exception. In this sit-down in the JetBlue Park dugout, Bradfo and David talk about how clubhouses have changed, his relationship with Rafael Devers, and how he views his current existence as one of the game's most entertaining baseball analysts. It's a good time with Papi. 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 Wilyer Abreu went viral Tuesday after breaking a bat just by merely checking his swing. The next day, Bradfo was there when Abreu explained exactly what happened. But to advance the conversation, Bradfo also caught up with the OG of breaking a bat on a check swing, Hall of Famer Jim Rice. There aren't a lot of players who have experienced such a thing, and we just so happened to catch up with two of them. 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 last time Bradfo sat down for a podcast with Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins his team was living at just about .500 in the final days of April. After the conversation, Toronto took off, leading them all the way to Game 7 of the World Series. Now Ross and Bradfo are back, this time reflecting on what happened in 2025 and how the Jays should be viewed in 2026. There is also some quality Wiffleball 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

After telling BIB that he was contemplating retirement before being traded to the Braves, Chris Sale has agreed to yet another contract extension with Atlanta, this one locking him up for 2027 with an option for 2028. Sale met with the media after the deal announcement. 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 talked about the Rays' propensity to launch careers of big league pitchers, so it's fitting that Bradfo catches up with two of the newest hurlers to experience the Tampa Bay way - Steven Matz and Nick Martinez. 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 Cora met with the media before the Red Sox' tilt with the Pirates and offered an update on Marcelo Mayer's status, while also explaining the plan involving Caleb Durbin's positioning. There is also some great first-impression talk about new starter Ranger Suarez. 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 Bradfo sits down with Ryan Pepiot. The Rays starter is one of the better personalities (and pitchers) in the game and always brings the good stuff. This is no exception, with the guys using their latest conversation to dive into what might be Major League Baseball's best offseason. London. Las Vegas. LA. Mexico. Golf. Dancing With The Stars. And Portugal. There are plenty of stories to go around. Bradfo also catches up with a pair of fascinating new Rays pitchers, Steven Matz and Nick Martinez, who are ready to siphon Tampa Bay's secret sauce to propel their respective careers to new heights. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins reliever Taylor Rogers returned to the podcast to talk about one of his greatest innovations: His rule of packing every pair of underwear he owns on every road trip just in case he gets traded. Rogers joined Bradfo to reflect on how his execution paid off in 2025 and how he is proceeding this year with a new team in Minnesota. 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 doing another extensive sit-down with one of the best pitchers in baseball, Garrett Crochet. This time the guys are reflecting on the realities that came with his first season in Boston, with a behind-the-scenes look at the real what's what. There is fantastic insight into Crochet's current lot in life, along with the story behind the story regarding his shaved head. Much like the pitcher's performance on the mound, these podcasts never 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

The Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show was back, this time broadcasting just as the men's Gold Medal hockey game was coming to a dramatic conclusion. With Bradfo looking on from JetBlue Park with Blue Jays players filtering in, and Sammy and Gordo back in the BIB Studios, there is plenty of talk about lineup construction, iconic Olympic/home run calls and how we should view 19-year-old Red Sox prospect Justin Gonzales and his Aaron Judge-like stature. Dreamkaker/Farm Director Brian Abraham joins the guys. 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 the meeting with the media before the Red Sox's first Grapefruit League game Sunday, Alex Cora suggested the lineup he is using against the Blue Jays will resemble what he rolls out for Opening Day. There is also some next-level Brayan Bello evolution 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

It's a perfect way to kick off your weekend, with the Play Tessie guys (Sammy, Gordo and Pat) reflecting on some of the chaos that took place in baseball over the previous week. This time the topics include the Bryce Harper saga and a hard-to-figure Twins offseason. It's always good to hear from Play Tessie ... now officially a Baseball Isn't Boring joint. 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