Baseball Isn’t Boring

Bradfo joined Dukes & Bell on 92.9 The Game in Atlanta to give a what's what when it comes the Major League Baseball landscape heading into the second half. Can anyone beat the Braves? Which of the surprise teams are in it for the long haul? Ronald Acuna Jr. is the best in baseball, agreed? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He threw just three pitches at the All-Star Game - striking out Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - but Kenley Jansen's impact at the All-Star festivities were notable. For starters, he managed to make sure A's first-time All-Star Brent Rooker got to Seattle after some travel mishaps, and then Jansen put on his recruiting hat in getting to know Shohei Ohtani a little bit better. 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 time for Producer Evan to come back with another round of MLB Power Rankings, rating the Top 10 teams in baseball. With the All-Star Game in the rearview mirror, and the Trade Deadline just more than two weeks away, the contenders are separating themselves from the pretenders. Some teams are making their return to the Top 10 after a long hiatus (the Red Sox), while others continue to cement themselves as the best of the best (Braves, Orioles, Rays). Spoiler: The only team that didn't bring a mascot the All-Star festivities, the A's, didn't make the cut. 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 program and Pirates Pitcher Rich Hill told us before the season that Luis Arraez was the best hitter that he had ever seen. At that time, we simply took it as a personal opinion and moved on, but now, Rich Hill looks wiser and wiser by the day as Luis Arraez, the reigning AL batting champion, is hitting .383 on the season and just went 2-for-2 in the MLB All Star Game. So it was only right if we pulled Luis Arraez aside and posed that same question, Who Is The Best Hitter You've Ever Seen?... And this was his answer... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the All-Star Game - and all those Seattle Shohei Ohtani chants - in the rearview mirror, it's time to zero in on the what's what when it comes to the end-of-month Trade Deadline. Bradfo gets perspective on the Major League Baseball fork in the road from those who have lived the life. Kenley Jansen. Raul Ibanez. Marcus Semien. Nathan Eovaldi. Sonny Gray. Sean Murphy. Josh Hader. Whit Merrifield. J.D. Martinez. They all weigh in on their unique perspectives when it comes to the MLB Trade Deadline. It's the best way to launch baseball fans into the most anticipated part of the regular 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 asks the simple question of a collection of All-Stars: When did you realize you were famous? J.D. Martinez, Mookie Betts, David Bednar, Josiah Gray, Austin Hays, Marcus Semien, Devin Williams and Jordan Romano. They all give their examples, offering insight into that moment big league players' lives take a turn in the road. 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 was quite a day of talking baseball Monday in Seattle, with Bradfo catching up with a flurry of All-Stars to ask them a very important question: When did they realize they were famous. There was also a pretty memorable Home Run Derby, which Bradfo gives a fairly complimentary grade for. And, of course, the day was thick with great stories of how these players landed as All-Stars, with J.D. Martinez describing his very up and down journey over the past year on the 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

While Mookie Betts might not have the physical stature of his Home Run Derby competitors, it's hard to discount him. He does enter the contest with 26 home runs and the National League's best slugging percentage. Bradfo sits down with Mookie's former teammate Justin Turner, who makes a case for Betts hanging in there against the big boys. 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 the latest opportunity to do some real-time mentoring, Baseball Isn't Boring arranges for first-time All-Star Brent Rooker to get advice and education from six-time All-Star - and fellow Mississippi State alum - Jonathan Papelbon. Pap's first hosting duties are followed by a conversation between Bradfo and Rooker about the A's star's sudden stardom. 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 a weekend of baseball! What an All-Star extravaganza in Seattle it is going to be! And we have you have everything you need to enjoy it all right here. To kick things off this week, we have prospects telling bizarre signing stories, actors offering outstanding baseball takes and a boots-on-the-ground look at the Paul Skenes-led MLB Draft. And highlighting it all is a sit-down with our Betting Isn't Boring buy Jonathan Papelbon, who not only tells us some outrageous stories from his six All-Star appearances, but also gives us the winners for the Home Run Derby. What a way to kick off 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 Red Sox are one of a few teams that could see their fate shift either way in the weeks leading up to the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline. But one player who desperately wants to see the Sox become buyers at the Deadline is closer Kenley Jansen. Jansen sits down with Bradfo to make his case for adding to the Red Sox roster, while also revealing his thoughts on becoming an All-Star for the fourth time. He also picks a Home Run Derby winner. 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 Producer Evan present to you a compilation of Draft advice from Grayson Rodriguez, Mickey Moniak, Matt McLain, Clint Frazier, Brandon Guyer, Charlie Blackmon, Andrew Benintendi, Chris Sale, and Triston Casas that should be invaluable for soon-to-be draftees. If you have aspirations of being in the pros, you don't want to miss this and be sure to get out your notebook and jot some of these wise words down. 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 are a high school shortstop who is drafted in the first round, there are a boatload of expectations immediately placed on you. Just ask Corey Seager. The Dodgers' first-round pick in 2012 made it to the majors in 2015 and never looked back, but it wasn't without plenty of lessons along the way. Seager joins Bradfo to offer perspective for the next crop of shortstops, many of whom are being on to carry their franchises for years to come. Bradfo and Producer Evan also give you a compilation of Draft advice from Grayson Rodriguez, Brandon Guyer, Charlie Blackmon and Triston Casas that should be invaluable for soon-to-be draftees. The podcast finishes off with a conversation with All-Star catcher Jonah Heim on what it's like to be traded, with the 28 year old having been already dealt THREE times. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is it like to be traded heading into the Trade Deadline? Bradfo wanted to get to the bottom of such a question and that's why he caught up with Nathan Eovaldi, who was dealt on July 25, 2018 from the Rays to the Red Sox in exchange for Jalen Beeks. Eovaldi offers us all valuable insight. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is always at least one player who is taken in the MLB Draft that observers believe have a chance to help a big league team almost immediately. The one example most everyone turn to is Chris Sale, who made his major league debut less than two months after being selected 13th overall in the 2010 Draft by the White Sox. Sale joins Bradfo to offer his perspective when it comes to being drafted while also offering his opinion on whether or not potential No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes should get a chance at the majors this season. Bradfo also catches up with Nathan Eovaldi to reflect on what it's like to be dealt in the days leading up to the Trade Deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whatever team is going to try and pry Dylan Cease from the White Sox will have to play a steep price, but he might just be worth it. Bradfo, Gordo and Sammy get their heads together to present a bold move the Red Sox might be able to make in order to secure the services of 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

It's that time of year again ... the MLB Draft. This year not only does the Draft promise to be bigger and better than ever when it comes to presentation - getting it's own day and event in Seattle - but the players involved represent more promise than any Draft in years. It's why you are going to want to listen to ESPN Draft expert Kiley McDaniel's conversation with Bradfo, with the pair giving you absolutely all the information needed to get pumped and jacked for the picks. 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

Nathan Eovaldi has had quite a year with the Texas Rangers, making the American League All-Star team after signing a two-year, $34 million deal with his new team. Eovaldi met with the media during his return to Fenway Park, a place he had called home since 2018. Bradfo was on the scene. 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 is the day that makes us stop to remind us how great the national pastime. It is the heart of the baseball season. It is the Fourth of July. Courtney Finnicum joins Bradfo to reflect on why the holiday is so special for baseball fans, and how we should go about celebrating it. Courtney also offers another excellent ballpark view, this one involving Angel Stadium. There is also talk of margarita popsicles. It's a great way to revel in baseball and our nation's birthday. 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 underdog stories in baseball - such as the Orioles, Diamondbacks, Marlins and Reds - are still hanging round. And the Rays certainly aren't exactly collapsing. But as Producer Evan highlights in this week's MLB Power Rankings, it sure feels like the Braves are head and shoulder above everybody else. (Spoiler: They are our No. 1 team.) But there are a couple of hot newcomer who have been also reintroduced to the list. 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 owner Steve Cohen made news just the other day saying the priority for his ailing club was to find new team president. We are taking that task off his plate. Evan Roberts of WFAN and the Rico Brogna Podcast is officially being named as the man for the job - at least by the Baseball Isn't Boring crew. Bradfo sits down with Roberts to hear his plan on how to fix these Mets. It's ambitious. It's bold. And it is just simply the right thing to do. And these days, the Mets need all the right they can get. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story hasn't played in 2023, but he is very optimistic when he returns - which may be in the next month - the version of himself he will be presenting will look a whole lot like what fans witnessed four years ago. Bradfo catches up with Story for an encouraging update. 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

Wondering how the good folks in Texas are feeling right now about their team acquiring a new weapon out of the bullpen in Aroldis Chapman? Well we got you covered with the instant reaction from Jared Sandler of 105.3 The Fan followed by the full remarks from the man who made it all happen, Rangers GM Chris Young 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 James Paxton keeps pitching like he has been pitching, plenty of teams are going to be calling the Red Sox for the lefty's services. It's why Bradfo sits down with Paxton to talk about that scenario, while also getting an idea of just how close Paxton feels to his 2017 form. 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

Some questions needed to be asked, so Bradfo asked them. What has life been like for Jazz Chisholm Jr. since he became the cover player for MLB The Show 23? Who does Jazz think is the fastest baseball player? Is James Paxton thinking about being traded? And exactly how well did the voters do when it came to picking this year's All-Star starters. We wanted to the bottom of these sort of things, so that's exactly what this podcast did. 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 updates Bradfo and the Boston Media on his MRI results, building up pain-free, and his return to throwing from 60 feet as he eyes a return to the Red Sox Rotation after his latest shoulder injury To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While so many focus on the deal the Marlins made for Luis Arraez, another trade they made just before spring training has turned out to help shape their success as well: Acquiring now-closer A.J. Puk. Puk sits down with Bradfo to discuss what it was like to be dealt, lessons he learned from being taken No. 6 overall, and how he views what is going on in Oakland right now. It's a good talk with a great story. 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 the Yankees' Domingo German threw Major League Baseball's first perfect game since 2012, the other team in New York served as the focus of baseball thanks to their owner's pregame press conference. Bradfo turns to Tim Britton of The Athletic for a boots-on-the-ground view of the Mets' mess. What has happened? What will happen? Can it be fixed? Who is to blame? Britton and Bradfo break it all down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Mets season in severe turmoil due to below average performance from players all across the roster, Mets Owner Steve Cohen took to the mic to address the future of the team, whether Buck Showalter and Billy Eppler's jobs are safe, and most importantly, where do they go from 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

In the latest round of 'Who Says No?' trade proposals, Gordo (@BosSportsGordo) and Sammy (@HebHammer94) once again bring the noise with a couple of doozies. The fake trades include Mets parting ways with Max Scherzer for a top prospect, while the White Sox finding a good fit for Lance Lynn. Who says no? You decide ... 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 latest Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, Kenley Jansen opened up about of the importance of Alex Cora addressing all of his former Dodgers who now find themselves on the Red Sox regarding the 2017 Astros cheating scandal. Jansen also explains how he views Rob Manfred's recent admission that perhaps the Astros players shouldn't have gotten immunity. To listen to the entire podcast, which also have interviews with Cora and Justin Turner, 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

Justin Turner isn't done playing yet, having served as one of the Red Sox' best players this season. But there is no doubt Turner is being viewed as potential big league manager, a notion that hasn't escaped his current skipper Alex Cora, who has taken the DH under his wing. Bradfo talks to both Cora and Turner about how they view the former Dodger's future after his playing days. Within the conversation it is revealed how Cora made a point to meet with Turner, Kiké Hernandez and Kenley Jansen early in spring training to address the Astros' cheating scandal in 2017 that potentially robbed those players of a World Series title. Jansen also sits down with Bradfo to offer a revealing view of that Cora-led get-together. "I just felt like I wanted to cry at that moment," the reliever said. All of it offers powerful perspective from some of the most insightful members of the MLB fraternity. 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 MLB Power Rankings, Producer Evan regresses back toward the mean with his Top 2 teams remaining the same, but with some noticeable turnover after his Top 5. This list is a great mixture of teams that have gained respect for sustained excellence and some teams that are slowly but surely starting to earn respect and turn the heads of players, coaches, reporters, and managers across the league, but most importantly, they have turned Producer Evan's head. Why was Philly and New York left off this week's list? Tune in to find out... 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 White Sox starter Dylan Cease, who reflects on his journey while offering valuable advice to any player trying to find their path to the big leagues. There is also bonus Cease, with Bradfo offering a dramatic reading of the pitcher's poem. 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

Sometime baseball fans just need a break from their team, which would certainly seem to be the case for all those who follow the Mets these days. The highest payroll in baseball history has resulted in a 35-43 record. Not fun for those New York baseball followers. That's why Bradfo and comedian Kevin Gootee - host of the popular podcast "Gutting the Sacred Cow" - got together to identify the best and worst when it comes to baseball movies. They are debates all movie-going baseball fanatics can appreciate. 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

Drafted by the Boston Red Sox with the 7th overall pick in the 2015 Draft, Andrew Benintendi has lived the life of a highly-touted young player and top prospect and the glory that comes with it, which in turn allows for many lessons to be learned and a brand new perspective on the game. The White Sox outfielder sits down with Bradfo to discuss the advice the 28-year-old would give to his 20-year-old self, the transition from Non-Prospect Unimpactful Freshman at Arkansas to standout Top 10 Draft pick Sophomore, and how to learn from the ebbs and flows of the game in a positive and productive manner. 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

Clint Frazier has squeezed in a lot of life lessons in just 28 years, going from No. 5 overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft, to centerpiece of a huge trade to the Yankees, to New York's next great hope for a superstar, to struggling big leaguer, and, now, voice for many young baseball players who will be dealing with adversity for the first time in their life. The White Sox outfielder sits down with Bradfo to reflect on his journey, while offering detailed insight into living the life of a highly-touted young player. Bradfo also catches up with Andrew Benintendi to get his perspective on what it was like to be the No. 7 overall pick in the 2015 Draft. There are a lot of lessons to be learned in this one, particularly as we get closer to Trade 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

A year ago, Bobby Dalbec was the Red Sox starting first baseman. But a year later, his existence has changed dramatically. Dalbec has found his way back to the majors after his call-up Friday, having dominated Triple-A, but comes back with a completely different mindset and perspective. Bradfo sits down with Dalbec for an honest and open conversation about his lot in life. 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 that time again, where Baseball Isn't Boring gambling expert Jonathan Papelbon makes you money. Pap joins Bradfo for an in-person podcast, this time giving his picks for division winners. Spoiler: He still really likes the Phillies. Listen and get rich. 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 Sweeper. What is it? This has been a common question for many baseball fan who have been bombarded with this new term all season long. Did baseball all of sudden invent a new pitch? Well, Bradfo set out to find out. He sits down with student of the game, and longtime relief pitcher Richard Bleier, to debunk the myth that has become the Sweeper. You are finally going to get the what's what when it comes to how players actually view this new term. Also, it's Betting Isn't Boring time with Jonathan Papelbon, who gives you his division winners. 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 the conversation Dr. Richard Lehman had with Bradfo on the latest podcast - on which you can fully consume by click here - the pair talk about what is the next big thing we aren't talking about that baseball players will start doing to prevent injuries before they happen. Dr. Lehman doesn't disappoint, revealing a breakthrough treatment he has started implementing in the offseason that may just cut off some of these trips to the injured list before they happen. 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

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is Draft Day again, this time it is NBA Draft Day, meaning that the MLB Draft is a mere 3 weeks away. Therefore, to further get you hyped for not only what might be going on in the mind of the executives across the NBA tonight, but also get you hyped on who the Red Sox might pick with the 14th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft... It is Chaim Bloom. 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 trying to decipher what is going on with injuries in baseball there is nobody better to turn to than Dr. Richard Lehman, Director of the US Center for Sports Medicine in St. Louis. So that's exactly what Bradfo does. The conversation is a great one, with Dr. Lehman breaking down injuries and recovery expectations for both Jacob deGrom and Trevor Story, while giving a dose of reality when it comes to how misguided some players, coaches and parents can be. He also offers a sneak peak into the next big thing when it comes to attempting to prevent injuries. You are going to be much, much smarter after listening to this episode ... guaranteed! 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 the latest 'Who Says No?' podcast with Gordo (@BosSportsGordo) and Sammy (@HebHammer94) and Bradfo, the crew present two trades that offer the Texas Rangers the final piece of their already-successful puzzle. Some names that are thrown around? Daniel Bard. Jack Leiter. Jordan Hicks. They are some spicy fake trades. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a lot going on in baseball, but perhaps no story is hotter than that of the Cincinnati Reds, who have now won 10 in a row. And the guy on the Reds everyone is buzzing about is rookie Elly De La Cruz, who just happened to help the Reds in their latest win with a home run. Cincy is now 11-2 since De La Cruz's promotion. Bradfo sits down with Richard Jimenez, the man who led the charge in finding and signing what was a 16-year-old, 130-pound shortstop. It's a story you are going to want to hear. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He is currently the Red Sox hitting coach, but he used to be the minor league hitting coordinator for the Minnesota Twins. That would be Pete Fatse. And one of those players Fatse helped coordinate back in 2019 was a guy named Luis Arraez, who just so happens to be making a run at .400. Fatse joins Bradfo to talk about what he saw in the hitter back in the minors and what makes him so good 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

Joey Votto would seem to have a pretty good shot at making the Hall of Fame, which is one of the reasons it's worth it to soak in every chance we get to see him play. But it seemed particularly fitting to recognize Votto today considering he is coming off a night in which he not only returned to action for the first time this season, but came up with a homer and go-ahead single for the red-hot Reds to punctuate the occasion. Bradfo sits down with Votto to have a very real conversation about why this game 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

Former National League batting champ Charlie Blackmon joins Bradfo to talk about exactly how difficult it is to ultimately become a big league baseball player, offering lessons he learned along the way. And within the conversation the pair talk about the incredible feats of Luis Arraez and what he's doing right now. To add to that conversation, Bradfo talks with Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse, who coached him the minors. It's a great podcast to learn from. 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 the midst of Bradfo's sitdown with Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, another pitching great, David Cone, came by to catch Eck. Within the conversation Cone offered his perspective on what Eckersley meant to him as a player and as a broadcaster. To listen to the entire Eckersley podcast, 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

In his latest MLB Power Rankings, Producer Evan spices things up again with four new teams in the Top 10. The list is full of clubs that nobody ever saw coming, including the absolutely red-hot Cincinnati Reds. Discuss among yourselves ... 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