Baseball Isn’t Boring

The baseball world was abuzz Thursday night with news that the Orioles had pulled off a blockbuster trade, acquiring ace pitcher Corbin Burnes from the Brewers in exchange for infield prospect Joey Ortiz, pitching prospect DL Hall and the 34th pick in the upcoming MLB Draft. So, how good are the players Milwaukee is getting. MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra joined Bradfo to get the what's what on who the O's gave up, while also offering insight into the prospects Seattle sent to the Twins in exchange for Jorge Polanco earlier in the week. 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 incredible story of Daniel Bard is about to get another chapter. The Rockies reliever joins Bradfo to reveal his big news, explaining why it is happening and how it is happening. Bard also offers valuable insight into how a veteran baseball player is viewing these last few days before spring training, telling eyebrow-raising stories from the Red Sox' 2012 spring training, while also offering some eye-opening realities when it comes to how pitchers view radar gun readings. 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

2023 was the tale of 2 half-seasons for Jake Diekman as he struggled out of the gate with the White Sox and then became one of the best relievers in the game with the Tampa Bay Rays... Fresh off the news of him signing with the Mets, we go back in time to his conversation with Bradfo on how he resurrected his career in Tampa Bay under the guidance of Rays Pitching Wizard Kyle Snyder 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 good as things have been going for the Orioles, there was always the looming presence of an ownership which didn't seem all that interested in helping take the O's - or their fan base - to the next level. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, along came the news that the Angelos family was selling the team to a group headlined by lifelong fan David Rubenstein. To help Baltimore celebrate we turned to our go-to guy when it comes to all things Orioles, Eric Arditti (@editti22) and he didn'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

Bradfo hops on with the Jones and Mego Show on WEEI to tackle some confusing issues when it comes to the Red Sox, their ownership and the team's offseason approach. How much is this golf investment impacting baseball decisions? Do they have a chance to turn the narrative around with a Jordan Montgomery signing? How big of a hit will they take not having Justin Turner? And, simply, what is going on in this very un-Red Sox world right 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

Congratulations to Vlad Guerrero Jr. for becoming this year's MLB The Show cover guy, becoming the first Blue Jay to get the honor since Josh Donaldson. But was this the right choice? Bradfo and Producer Evan take a deep dive into who might have been more deserving for the title while looking at the importance of being the face of this game. We also resurface a conversation Bradfo had with last year's cover guy, Jazz Chisholm Jr., about how such a designation changes one's life. It's timely. It's polarizing. It's some good talk about baseball not being boring. 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 Turner has signed a one year, $ 13 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. It's why Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker of Sportsnet 590 in Toronto turn to Bradfo to talk Justin Turner, what he brings to the Blue Jays, and how his clutch gene can help the Jays this upcoming 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

Tigers President Of Baseball Operations Scott Harris, GM Jeff Greenberg, Agent Matt Paul and newly extended Tigers Prospect Colt Keith meet with the Detroit Media to discuss his contract, his decision to sign the pre-arb extension with the Tigers, what the factors were that went into him accepting the deal, and much more as the offseason rolls 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

It's never too early to get to know some of the players whose names will be called at the 2024 MLB Draft during the All-Star festivities. The Number 4 Ranked 2024 MLB Draft Prospect on Bella Geskos's Preseason MLB Draft Prospect Power Rankings is University of Georgia Outfielder/First Baseman Charlie Condon. Bella Geskos sits down with Condon to get the what's what when it comes to the upcoming collegiate baseball season and the outfielder/first baseman's perspective on his journey. It's a name, and personality, you are going to want to know. 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 Mariners Reliever Ty Buttrey to talk about the trials and tribulations that led to his abrupt retirement from baseball, the relationships that soured due to his decision, and where he believes that MLB currently stands in regards to providing mental health services to players in need 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

Ty Buttrey will be attempting to make the Seattle Mariners roster this spring training. But understanding how he got to this point offers a truly inspirational look at how Buttrey went from top prospect, to closer, to retired big leaguer and ultimately a person who has fallen back in love with the game. The hard-throwing reliever joins Bradfo to offer an open and honest podcast, one which should allow for a unique and powerful perspective heading into spring training. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stand-up comedian and former international baseball player Reece Green (@reece.green) is joined by Jeremy McDonald (@jeremyrons) to learn about some of the most shameful baseball personalities in recent memory. As the baseball community celebrates the phenomenal careers of the 2024 Hall of Fame class, Reece introduces the inaugural MLB Hall of Shame class. 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 joins the 'Rich Keefe Show' on WEEI to reflect on pulling-all-the-levers Winter Weekend of the Red Sox, some verbal missteps by the Boston brass, the realities that come with who is getting into the Hall of Fame and the latest on the Jordan Montgomery saga. 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 Utility Man Turned Pitcher Charlie Culberson joins Bradfo to reveal the ins and outs of what is making him head into 2024 as a full-time pitcher. He explains how it all came about, what life has been like since making his decision, and his mindset with just a few weeks left before spring training. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Godfather, Joe Kelly, is back to give advice to all his high-profile new teammates on how to thrive while living the life as a Dodger. Kelly - who discovers he actually owns the Baseball Isn't Boring brand - comes fast and furious with ideas for our BIB world, while also proclaiming himself the best skateboarder in all of major league baseball. There is also some prep work for Kelly's trip to South Korea in March. 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

BIB Contributor Courtney Finnicum sits down with 5x All Star, 2025 National Baseball Hall Of Fame Candidate, & Host of The Adam Jones Podcast, Adam Jones, to make the case for why Red Sox Legend Dustin Pedroia belongs in the National Baseball Hall Of Fame 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 lot goes into being a third base coach coach in the major leagues, but even more is factored in when half your games are manning the third-base coaching box in Fenway Park. That's exactly what former University of Illinois wide receiver Kyle Hudson is now facing, being named the Red Sox' new third base coach. Hudson joins Bradfo to talk about his experience in the role, the intricacies that come with it and how he views the group of outfielders he is being charged to coach. It's a fascinating look into a very unique coaching position. 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

BIB Contributor Courtney Finnicum is back to talk with 5x All Star, 2025 National Baseball Hall Of Fame Candidate, & Host of The Adam Jones Podcast, Adam Jones, about his 2025 HOF candidacy, who he believes was snubbed from the Hall Of Fame this year, who he believes will make the Hall next year, and his experience playing with Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the Orix Buffaloes 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 joined WEEI's Jones & Mego to discuss the need for a deadline in the offseason to get things moving, his experiences and interactions at Winter Weekend, and the latest on what the Red Sox are attempting to do this offseason 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 oldest active professional athlete in any of the four major sports, Rich Hill, has returned to the podcast and has big news. Hill joins Bradfo to discuss his plans for 2024. The lefty offers insight into what his world has looked like and what it will look like, along with how his brief stint with San Diego impacted him. There is also a response to Anthony Rendon's comment that the baseball season is too long, while giving a player's perspective on "Best Shape Of My LIfe 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

Newly elected National Baseball Hall Of Famer Joe Mauer meets with the National Media to discuss his selection into the Hall of Fame, how being a catcher for the majority of his career helped his case, how being a QB helped his baseball career and how much the Minnesota Twins franchise meant to him To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newly elected National Baseball Hall Of Famer Todd Helton meets with the National Media to discuss his selection into the Hall of Fame, how Larry Walker's election helped his case, how being a QB helped his baseball career and how much the Colorado Rockies franchise meant to him To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newly elected National Baseball Hall Of Famer Adrián Beltré meets with the National Media to discuss his selection into the Hall of Fame, how his time with the Red Sox changed the course of his career, and how much the Texas Rangers franchise meant to him To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former first-round pick Charlie Culberson has carved out a pretty decent major league career, playing in 586 games over 11 seasons. But that was as a position player. Now comes his new challenge: Living life as a big league pitcher. Culberson joins Bradfo to reveal the ins and outs of what is making him head into 2024 as a full-time pitcher. He explains how it all came about, what life has been like since making his decision, and his mindset with just a few weeks left before spring training. It's the kind of podcast that will remind you that major leaguers do truly love the game, no matter how long they are in 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 sits down with 7x All Star and MLB Hall Of Fame Candidate Billy Wagner to discuss why he believes some of his Hall Of Fame candidate peers deserve to get in and why some don't even deserve to be on the ballot 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 Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta, who emerged from an uncomfortable transition from the starting rotation to the bullpen to become one of the team's most reliable starters. Pivetta explains in detail how he landed where he has landed, and why he was Lucas Giolito's first call after signing with 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

Billy Wagner knows it is going to be close when it comes to whether or not he is inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. And it has left the former pitcher with all kind of thoughts, reflection and anxiety. It's a reality that Wagner expresses with Bradfo in his return to the podcast, offering a very real and emotional explanation for what he is going through. There is also talk about other players who have a good chance of going in, some who should be considered more and where the game of baseball has landed. It's the absolute best way to head into the Hall of Fame's big day. 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 stopped by the Baseball isn't Boring Show on WEEI during Boston's Winter Weekend to talk about his love for the cold and how it pierces his pores, where he stands in 'Best Shape Of My Life Season', how he views his current lot in life and the exact fork-in-the-road moment that turned his 2023 season around. There is also Casas' reflecting on the only cruise he has ever been on. The always-entertaining infielder 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

One of Bradfo's guests at Red Sox Winter Weekend was Baseball Isn't Boring gambling expert Jonathan Papelbon, who was fresh off hosting his late-night talk show host with Boston's brass. Papelbon gave the stories behind the stories when it came to the very spicy Friday night festivities, including admitting he didn't remember how a lump got on his head. And to top it off, Pap took Bradfo's bet to step across the room and try and hit 85 mph on the radar gun ... with $100 on the line. It was all controlled chaos, which should have surprised nobody. 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 BIB College Baseball Insider Isabella Geskos is joined by former College World Series Star & Current Host of the Schoch Factor Podcast, Stephen Schoch, to discuss which MLB Draft prospects to watch, which college baseball facilities are the best in the country, gives his picks for players he expects to break out this year, and most importantly, makes his way-too-early picks for who will be headed to Omaha for the 2024 College 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

Our guy - WBC Central host Shawn Spradling - returns to the podcast to gives the what's what when it comes to some of these new faces from other countries who are primed to play key roles in the MLB this upcoming season. Shawn joins Bradfo to offer his perspective on these players you need to know, all of them having left an impression with Spradling during the run through the World Baseball Classic. There is also talk of Shawn's baseball trip to Dubai, along with digesting the idea of a showdown between the NPB champs and the World Series champs. 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 Pitcher Marcus Stroman meets with the New York Media to discuss growing up a Yankee fan, his decision to sign with the Yankees, burying the hatchet with Brian Cashman, and why the Yankees were the perfect fit for him To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time since he took over as the Red Sox' Chief Baseball Officer, Craig Breslow sits down for a podcast, joining Bradfo to talk about the highly-scrutinized Red Sox offseason. Breslow addressed the team's pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the ability to spend, his mindset and strategy when it comes to getting into competition for players in the free agent market and, most importantly, how he views where the organization is and how that is impacting his approach heading into the 2024 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

We got the Reds' catcher (Tyler Stephenson), and a reliever for the Red Sox (Zack Kelly). And combined, along with Bradfo hosting, the concoction makes for one entertaining podcast. The guys get together to take a deep dive into Best Shape of Their Lives Season, while offering some heartfelt and detailed analysis when it comes to how they have changed as players and people over the last year and the reasons both are super optimistic heading into the 2024 season. There is also an explanation why Kelly wore Jonathan Papelbon's No. 58 as a youngster, what Stephenson has to buy six of his friends (including Kelly) if he hits 30 home runs, and a very real tribute to the Cincy catcher's now former teammate, Joey Votto. It's just three guys sitting around talking about how far they have come, where they are going and all those intricacies of spring training that wait around the corner. 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 Legends Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry meet with the New York Media to discuss their upcoming number retirements, their reactions when the news broke that their numbers would be retired, their favorite moments with the Mets, and advice they would give to the 2024 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

Bradfo joins the Play Tessie guys to discuss the constant foot-in-mouth quotes coming from the Red Sox Ownership regarding their plans for spending this offseason and the Red Sox's Winter Weekend Fan Fest coming up this weekend, which will go out without the presence of Red Sox Owner John Henry 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

Pitcher Ryan Sherriff (@kingsherriff) has had plenty of great baseball moments, including pitching in the World Series. But when the final month of 2023 rolled around, enough was enough. The lefty pitcher decided to take to social media to announce his retirement. But over the days and weeks after his decision, Sherriff fell back in love with baseball, making him rethink the idea that his playing days are over. The 33-year-old joined Bradfo to discuss his journey and his decisions, while offering insight into how the feeling of baseball despair can turn into a resurgence with just a few reminders. 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 Dodgers Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez meets with the Los Angeles Media to discuss his market this winter, his decision to sign with the Dodgers, and what his role will be with the team 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 is joined by one half of the Mets Twitter Jingle Tandem, Jordan Simpson, to discuss the moment when he saw his video going viral, how the tandem formed, his favorite jingle that they have made so far, and the on-edge/on-call feeling waiting for free agents to sign in order to make a new video 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

Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes returned to the podcast to reflect on one of the most memorable offseasons someone in his position could ever go through. Gomes talks about the pursuits of both Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto and all the ups and downs that went with both journeys. One of the most fascinating Hot Stove seasons deserves a fascinating podcast, which is, of course, punctuated with some Joe Kelly 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 is joined by Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com on this glorious international free agent signing day to talk about how last year's top signing, Padres catcher Ethan Salas, managed to take the baseball world by storm and reach Double-A at the age of 17, while also spinning it to this year's class and discussing how Mets 17-year-old signee Yovanny Rodriguez has a chance to be just as special To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you look at the stars in Major League Baseball, understand that so many of them saw their professional path begin on days this one: the first day of the international free agent signing period. Sure, they might be a bunch of 17-year-olds now, but in a few years they will be the faces of many franchises. That's why it's perfect timing that Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com and MLB Pipeline joins Bradfo to talk about these stars of tomorrow, along with how the entire process works. It's an important podcast on an important day. 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 we hear a good interview, we share it with you, the people... That is why we wanted to surface this BIB on the Radio of Audacy's Chicago Radio Station 670 The Score's show "Parkins & Spiegel" live at Cubs Con with interviews of Cubs Starter Jameson Taillon, Cubs Manager Craig Counsell, Cubs GM Carter Hawkins, and Cubs Second Baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss their feelings on the upcoming season as Spring Training 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

Spring training isn't that far off, meaning we will soon get a chance to watch young prospects like Jackson Holliday play against actual major leaguers. Holliday represents one of the most intriguing situations in all of spring training, with all eyes on the Orioles to see how Baltimore might use the shortstop. Bradfo talked to MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra about Holliday and how we should view his situation. To listen to the entire conversation regarding top prospects heading into spring training, 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

Where does baseball stand when it comes to the art of showing personality? Bradfo caught up with pitcher Marcus Stroman and former infielder Mike Lowell to get the what's what when it comes to what is acceptable and what is encouraged and what is needed when it comes to players being themselves in and around the diamond. The conversations took place leading up to the World Baseball Classic, but remain relevant today - particularly with Stroman entering his new world as a Yankee. 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

New Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey joined Bradfo to talk about a wide range of topics and players, including new Boston pitcher Lucas Giolito and a young potential ace in Brayan Bello. In this Baseball Isn't Boring on the Go, Bailey explains how he is relaying his excitement to his pitchers and pitchers who might be showing interest in coming to Boston. 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

White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease returned to the podcast to once again talk about a wide variety of topics, including his disc golf adventures and trade rumors. But in this BIB on the Go, we are surfacing Cease explaining what his new book of choice is, what he has learned from it, along with the new pitch he is now tinkering with. Cease also pumps the tires of his former teammate, Lucas Giolito. To listen to the entire Cease interview with Bradfo, 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

White Sox Senior Pitching Advisor Brian Bannister talks about the full circle moment he has had now reconnecting with a guy he once played a part in trading, Michael Kopech, and reflects on the uniqueness of the player that Kopech was dealt for, Chris Sale 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 the day it was announced that friend of the podcast, and Braves GM, Alex Anthopoulos is receiving a contract extension through 2031, we give you a memorable conversation between Bradfo and Alex regarding the art of the contract extension. 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

Brian Bannister is always insightful, especially when it comes to the art of pitching. That's why it was so fascinating to listen to the White Sox' Senior Pitching Advisor talk about his new team's new strategy when it comes to developing a playoff-contending pitching staff. Bannister goes into detail about specific pitchers - such as newly-acquired Eric Fedde and holdovers Dylan Cease and Michael Kopech - along with breaking down the importance of a catcher like Martin Maldonado. There is also explanations when it comes to some of the changes that are being made in Chicago, while, of course, talking the art of throwing a splitter. And, finally, Bannister reflects on the uniqueness of Chris Sale, taking us behind the curtain when the White Sox dealt Sale 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