Baseball Isn’t Boring

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

Bradfo sits down with HIGHLY sought after trade target Dylan Cease to discuss dealing with all those trade rumors, which Cease is open and honest about when explaining his view of the roller coaster of emotions that comes with such things and fear not big market franchises... Dylan Cease is not afraid of the bright lights and media attention, but rather invites the challenge! 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 fired up once again, which has led him back to the podcast, this time joining Gordo. With the big news in the sports world centering around the dismissal of Bill Belichick, the guys look back at when the Red Sox parted ways with their longtime main guy Terry Francona. What lessons can be learned? What type of leader should be prioritized? Does it matter? There is some great reflection on the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018, and, yes, the current state of affairs when it comes to the Red Sox. (The Patriots just gave us the launching point for 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

Dylan Cease returns to the podcast with Bradfo and there is plenty to talk about. The White Sox pitcher talks his offseason reading, pitch-inventing and disc golf playing. And then there are all those trade rumors, which Cease is open and honest about when explaining his view of the roller coaster of emotions that comes with such things. There is also the hurler's take on pitching in big markets and a fascinating breakdown of his much-publicized poetry. It's timely and it's entertaining. It's Dylan Cease. 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 GM Chris Getz meets with the Chicago Media to address the signings of Martin Maldonado, Chris Flexen, and Tim Hill, discusses the trade rumors surrounding Dylan Cease, and discusses what moves they plan on making 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

Andrew Bailey has had quite a career path since retiring, with a meteoric rise to Giants pitching coach before taking his current role in the same position with the Red Sox. Bailey reunited with Bradfo to tell stories from his own career, how he prioritizes pitchers and pitches, and his perspective on some of the newest Sox pitchers (Lucas Giolito) and some of the holdovers (Brayan Bello). It's a great perspective from one of the game's most intriguing young coaches. 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

Reese Green sat down with former A's reliever Trevor May to discuss a wide variety of topics, one of which was his time with the lowly 2023 Oakland A's, which lent some insight on just how horribly run that organization is. 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

Following the news that Marcelo Mayer has been cleared for the Red Sox Rookie Program, we send you back in time to when Bradfo sat down with Mayer on the first day of the former No. 4 overall pick's rehab stint, after having to shut down his season due to a shoulder injury. Mayer goes into detail about how his injury came about, the inspiration he drew from a recent trip to Fenway Park, and how he views his 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

Jackson Holliday. Jackson Chourio. Paul Skenes. Dylan Crews. Once the smoke clears from free agency and all things offseason, these are the players everyone will be laser focused on when spring training kicks off. MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra returns to the podcast to take a deep dive into the excitement surrounding these top prospects as we creep closer to playing actual baseball 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

Reese Green sat down with former Mets reliever Trevor May to discuss a wide variety of topics, one of which was a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and demeanors of his 2022 Mets teammates including Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom, Chris Bassitt, and Joey Lucchesi 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 latest episode of 'State of the Union', former professional pitcher and current standup comic Reece Green sits down with recently-retired pitcher Trevor May for an in-depth, in-person interview on a wide range of topics. The two talk the intricacies of pitching and living the baseball life, while reflecting on May's career, final year and decision to retire. There are obviously also a ton of great stories 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

Newly acquired Red Sox Second Baseman Vaughn Grissom meets with the Boston Media to discuss when he found out that he was headed to Boston, how he plans to use the Green Monster to his advantage, Alex Cora meeting his Grandma prior to the trade, 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