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, continues with Rockies Fanatic, writer for Just Baseball, and co-host of the Who's Better Baseball and The Park Adjusted Rockies Podcasts, Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons), who shares very cautious optimism that the Rockies have the necessary young core to compete in the loaded NL West, but still expects them miss out on October 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 it comes to setting the tone for the 2024 MLB season, we had a pretty good idea. It's the announcement that the combination of Jonny Gomes and Courtney Finnicum will be making up a regular show under the Baseball Isn't Boring umbrella and it is going to be called 'Pitch and Moan'. After multiple appearances on BIB, the duo has proven they are must-listen to when it comes to offering up the spiciest of takes. And they kick it all off with their own unique stories when it comes to the launching pads that are spring training and Opening Day. The tales are inspirational. They are tear-jerking. They are awesome. Enjoy. 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 has some thoughts about the big Jordan Montgomery news, which has the free agent starter agreeing to terms with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Top of mind is the fact that Diamondbacks team president Mike Hazen isn't messing around, having already followed up his team's World Series run from a year ago with the signing of free agent starter Eduardo Rodriguez. Are the D-Backs as good as the National League's Big 3 - the Dodgers, Phillies and Braves? Maybe. We examine the signing, while also giving you the sit-down Bradfo did with Hazen earlier this offseason, which should offer perfect insight into the mindset of the Arizona exec. 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 give his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani's statement yesterday, when he thinks Jordan Montgomery will sign, and how many wins he believes the Red Sox will end up with 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

There are so many ways to get ready for the regular season while putting spring training in the rearview mirror. We at Baseball Isn't Boring have leaned on the perspective of a veteran trying to reestablish his dominance (Chris Sale) and a top prospect attempting to punch his first ticket to the majors (Roman Anthony). Bradfo talks to both players, getting unique viewpoints heading into the real games. The old(er) and the young. It covers it 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

Shohei Ohtani addresses the gambling investigation surrounding his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who he claims stole money from his account in order to pay off his gambling debts To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reliever Jesse Chavez has returned to Atlanta yet again after being cut by the White Sox, he catches up with Bradfo and the Atlanta media to discuss what he means to him to return to the squad To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red Sox manager Alex Cora has announced that Bobby Dalbec is most likely going to be on the team's Opening Day roster. The news offered a perfect time to catch up with Dalbec once again, this time to reflect on the trials, tribulations and celebrations he has experienced both over the last year and throughout this spring training. Dalbec is very thoughtful and introspective when it comes to digesting where he has landed. It's a conversation that is part of the 'End Of Spring Training Spectacular', which you can listen to by clicking 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

Brandon Pfaadt. Alek Thomas. Bryan Reynolds. Max Fried. Bobby Dalbec. Michael A. Taylor. Joely Rodriguez. Justin Slaten. They are all on today's podcast with Bradfo, painting the picture of the different emotions and circumstances that encompass the final days leading into the regular season. Expectations. Optimism. Contracts. Journeys. And, of course, that good news that you made the team. It's on display in this one. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo and the Boston Media meet up with Red Sox newest bullpen addition Chase Anderson to discuss joining the Red Sox after a strong spring with Pittsburgh, growing up a Red Sox fan, and his lifelong friendship with Ryan Brasier 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, continues with Mariners Fanatic, blogger for Lookout Landing, and co-host of the Meet At The Mitt Podcast, Anders Jorstad (@AndersJorstad), who shares cautious optimism that the Mariners have a top tier rotation and a good enough lineup that if everything goes right, they can compete in the loaded AL West 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 Mets Designated Hitter J.D. Martinez meets with the New York Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Mets, how Pete Alonso influenced his choice, and his relationship with Mark Vientos 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, continues with Red Sox Fanatic and co-host of the Play Tessie Podcast, Sammy (@HebHammer94), who shares cautious optimism that the Red Sox have a solid lineup and good enough defense that if everything goes right, they can compete in the loaded 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

Alex Cora meets with the Boston media during one of his last media sessions before Opening Day to announce his set-in-stone starting rotation 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, continues with Rangers Fanatic, writer for Rangers Today, and co-host of the Rangers Today Baseball Podcast, John Moore (@reclinernerd), who shares great optimism that the Reigning Champion Rangers have the necessary rotation and lineup to win the loaded AL West and become back-to-back World Series Champions 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

Brandon Marsh. Whit Merrifield. Bryson Stott. They all join Bradfo to talk about an important topic heading into the regular season: Why the Phillies might have the best clubhouse in all of baseball. Word is trickling throughout MLB after last year's postseason run that Philadelphia's clubhouse dynamic might be a difference-maker, which is what we get to the bottom of in conversations with three key elements of that group. 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 we try and sift through all the controversy swirling around Shohei Ohtani these days, Baseball Isn't Boring is asking you to pause and reflect on an unforgettable moment the Japanese star supplied us with one year ago - the big showdown between Ohtani and Mike Trout to close out a memorable World Baseball Classic. WBC Central's Shawn Spradling joins Bradfo to reflect on that final out and what he has meant since. It's a worthy look at one of the noteworthy moments in baseball history. 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, continues with Dodgers Fanatic, writer for DodgersBeat.com, and co-host of the Bleed Los Podcast, Cody Snavely (@SnavelyCody6), who shares great optimism that the Dodgers have the necessary star power and depth in their rotation and lineup to win the loaded NL West and make a deep run in October 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 start the season at 20-3, you probably did something right leading into everything. That was certainly the case with the 2023 Tampa Bay Rays. Bradfo is joined by Rays manager Kevin Cash to talk about lessons learned from his team's unbelievably hot start last season, and hints we should be looking for in spring training performance. 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 almost that time ... the end of spring training and the beginning of the (North American) regular season. Bradfo sits down with Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow to reflect on how he feels things have landed having gone through his first spring training as the guy in charge, offering insight into how he views his team, including a look inside how he handled Rafael Devers' late-February comments. There is also a conversation with Rays manager Kevin Cash regarding the anatomy of getting off to a good start, looking back at any takeaways from Tampa Bay's 20-3 start from a season ago. He also shares a good story of how he landed with the book 'A Damn Near Perfect Game'. It's all a great way to dive into the final few days of 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

Bradfo is joined by WBC Central host and International Baseball Guru Shawn Spradling to get his instant reaction to the Shohei Ohtani/Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Controversy after the news broke earlier this evening 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, continues with White Sox Fanatic and host of the Sox On 35th Podcast, Duke Coughlin (@ThatPodGuyDuke), who shares cautious optimism that the White Sox have a good enough rotation and a good enough lineup that if everything goes right, they can compete in the up for grabs AL Central 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 Red Sox First Baseman Triston Casas to get the absolute up-to-the-minute latest regarding extension talks between him and 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

While Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray has already been deemed the Breakout Pitcher Of The Year for Baseball Isn't Boring, we now have another option for the award: Tanner Houck. The Red Sox pitcher with one of the most unique pitches in the game joins Bradfo to talk tattoos and pitching, particularly how far the human body can be pushed. There is also some good, quality slider talk. Tanner is always interesting, with this sit-down being 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

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, continues with Tigers Fanatic and co-host of the Motor City Metrics Podcast, Chris Brown (@ChrisBrown0914), who shares cautious optimism that the Tigers have a good enough rotation and a good enough lineup that if everything goes right, they can compete in the up for grabs AL Central To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red Sox manager Alex Cora has finally announced his Opening Day starter: Brayan Bello. Cora explains why he has chosen to pitch the 25-year-old on Day 1 and how Bello reacted to the news. The Sox skipper also offers updates on Chris Murphy's elbow, Kenley Jansen's back and the approach the team is taking heading into the final days of 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

As spring training winds down, there is nobody better to sit down and reflect on exactly where the great game of baseball is than Hall-of-Famer Jayson Stark of The Athletic. Bradfo and Jayson analyze and reflect on where the game has landed heading into the 2024 season, and what we should expect in the wild ride that is the upcoming seven months. It's a perfect way to get you ready for the real games. 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, continues with Cubs Fanatic and content creator, Caitlin Hendricks (@caitlinhendrix), who shares great optimism that the Cubs have the necessary depth, hitting and pitching to win the up for grabs NL Central and make a deep run in October 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 daily get-together with the media, Alex Cora talked Monday morning about the team's roster moves, including the impression left by former first-rounder Nick Yorke. Cora explained that the organization will be introducing Yorke to left field, while also analyzing what some of the others who were sent to the minors did and didn't do. Cora also relayed the Red Sox plans at second base, along with some disconcerting news regarding pitcher Chris Murphy. 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

What is it like to be a team's chief decision-maker heading into the final week before the regular season? Contract extensions. Roster determinations. Figuring out what was and wasn't a mirage when it came to spring training performances. Potential last last-minute trades. Bradfo is joined by Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey to examine all of it as we head into the final days before the games start counting for good in 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

Bradfo jumps on Hit & Run With Matt Spiegel of 670 The Score for another Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, this time to talk about former Red Sox prospect Michael Kopech's move to the bullpen and his favorite stories of Spring so far 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 Jarren Duran isn't shying away from his struggles with mental health, with his most recent message on Instagram serving as the latest example. Bradfo caught up with Duran to talk about how he is approaching the issue, the realities that he lives with each and every day, and how he is better equipped to deal with what he calls his "demons" than ever before. It's a powerful conversation you don't 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

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, continues off with Blue Jays Fanatic, comedian, and host of The Walk Off Podcast, Scott Belford (@Walkoffpodcast), who shares cautious optimism that the Blue Jays have a solid rotation and good enough defense that if everything goes right, they can compete for an AL Wild Card spot while conceding the loaded AL East to the Orioles 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, kicks off with Mets Fanatic and host of the Subway To Shea Podcast, Anthony Rivera (@AntRivera86), who shares cautious optimism that the Mets have a good enough rotation and a good enough lineup that if everything goes right, they can compete for an NL Wild Card spot while conceding the loaded NL East to the Braves/Phillies 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, continues with Orioles Fanatic, writer for Barstool Sports, and host of the Exit 52 Podcast, Eric Arditti (@editti22), who shares great optimism that the Orioles have the necessary depth and lineup to win the loaded AL East and make a deep run in October 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 that Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito is the latest pitcher to have Dr. Dugas perform the internal brace surgery on his throwing arm, we turned to the first pitcher to have undergone the procedure and still come back to pitch in the major leagues - Rich Hill. Rich joins Bradfo, along with Sammy and Pat from the Play Tessie crew to take a deep dive into what the procedure entails, what a realistic timeline for a return looks like, and how a pitching arm might feel after. For those wondering what Giolito is - and will be - going. through, this is the podcast for you. 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

Anthony Volpe sits down with Bradfo to talk about the lessons he learned during his rookie season, how those lessons improved his game, and why MLB is so great 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, continues with Royals Fanatic and host of the Locked On Royals Podcast, Jack Johnson (@JohnyJ_15), who shares cautious optimism that the Royals have a good enough rotation and a good enough lineup that if everything goes right, they can compete in the up for grabs AL Central 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 big news Wednesday night was word that friend of the podcast, Dylan Cease, had finally been traded. The ace pitcher and expert disc golf player is headed to San Diego in a deal that is netting the White Sox a bunch of prospects. There is no better person equipped to analyze exactly how well Chicago did in the trade than Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline. Sam joins Bradfo and two of the Play Tessie/Who Says No guys - Sammy and Pat - to take a deep dive into the big 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

White Sox Starter Erick Fedde sits down with Bradfo to discuss his decision to sign with the White Sox, what he changed pitching in the KBO that made him such an sought after free agent this winter, and why he believes this opportunity in MLB will end a lot differently from his last one To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo caught up with Red Sox Reliever Chris Martin to discuss his time working with Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara while he played in Japan with the Nippon Ham Fighters and how success seems to follow Ippei wherever he goes 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, continues with Guardians Fanatic and host of the Cleveland Baseball Mornings Podcast, Davey Berris (@DaveyBerris), who shares great optimism that the gritty Guardians have an elite rotation and enough hitting to win the up for grabs AL Central 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 jumps on Jones & Mego of WEEI for another Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, this time to talk about how drastically different MLB and NFL free agency are and gives the latest updates on 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

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, continues with Pirates Fanatic and blogger for the Rum Bunter, Kody Duncan (@KodyDuncanPGH), who shares cautious optimism that the Pirates have the right veteran/youngster mix for success in the up for grabs NL Central 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

Lucas Luetge has had all kinds of spring trainings, including plenty where his performance determined whether or not he would be breaking camp with the major league club. Bradfo sits down with the lefty reliever - who is currently vying for a spot with the Red Sox - to discuss how one should go about bobbing and weaving their way through February and March while trying to establish their career. Considering Luetge's history - which includes two recent standout seasons with the Yankees - he's a good guy to listen to. 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 jumps on 670 The Score for another Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, this time to talk about his interview with Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong and whether or not the Cubs could end up with Blake Snell or Jordan 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

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, continues with Angels Fanatic, Swilly (@swillysports), who shares very cautious optimism that the Angels have the necessary young core to compete in the loaded AL West, but still expects them miss out on October 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 brightest players in all of Major League Baseball, Twins ace Pablo Lopez, joins Bradfo to reflect on the year anniversary of digging into his contract extension. The four-year, $73.5 million deal wasn't announced until April, but it was in March where the momentum toward the deal really got going. Lopez is excellent when explaining his approach to the extension, and perspective for those players who are contemplating such a path. It's timely and it's good. 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 in the world know what it is like to be the first overall pick in the Major League Baseball Draft. Two who do are Royce Lewis of the Twins and the Angels' Mickey Moniak. Bradfo catches up with both of them to talk about their journeys, reflecting on what was, what is and what might be. There is a lot of great advice and perspective along the way. It's a great way to start 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 dynamic co-authoring duo of Joe Kelly and Bradfo are back, this time serving as the guests of Emerson Lotzia and the DraftKings show 'The Sweat'. Lotzia welcomes in both guys for a lengthy conversation on Yamamoto's golf game, Shohei's shoes, teams that won't spend money, Joe's trip to South Korea and see-through pants. It's a 30-minute wild ride. 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