Baseball Isn’t Boring

Everything has changed. Just ask Kenley Jansen. Just ask any closer. Just any pitcher. Performing as a hurler in 2023 is unlike anything these major leaguers had experienced in years past, a point surfaced by the Red Sox closer. Jansen sits down with Bradfo to share some of his concerns when it comes to how these new rules are impacting both the performance and health of the game. Bradfo also touches base with another closer, Josh Hader of the Padres, to get his perspective on what it has been like closing under these new set of circumstances. It's the kind of insight you will be happy to have. 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

Xander Bogaerts went hitless in 11 at-bats, with his Padres losing two of three against the shortstop's old team, the Red Sox. But Bogaerts and his new club did come away with a win in the final meeting, beating Boston Sunday. After that last game, with Bogaerts saying his farewells to the Red Sox, Bradfo caught up with the former Sox star to reflect on his crazy few days. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a slow start, Michael Wacha has emerged as one of the few bright spots for the struggling San Diego Padres. Bradfo catches up with the starter to talk about his evolution, his changeup and his view on what has become a pretty impressive 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

Xander Bogaerts is getting a chance to face off with his old team, the Red Sox, for the first time thanks to a three-game series this weekend at Petco Park. Bradfo sat down with Bogaerts to talk about his new lot in life as a Padre, offering some revealing perspective when it came to how he viewed things going through the 2022 season. We also have the Cubs/Dansby Swanson going up against the Phillies/Trea Turner. It seems like a good time to check back in on the Big 4 of the shortstop free agent market, while looking forward to some notable reunions. 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

Here comes another round of the Power Rankings, with Producer Evan offering this week's Top 10. He catches up with Bradfo to explain and defend his picks, which include the Dodgers making their move and teams like the Red Sox, Pirates, Brewers, and Padres on the outside looking in. 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

In Bradfo's recent podcast with Joe Kelly - co-author of the book 'A Damn Near Perfect Game' and red-hot relief pitcher - the righty explained how he came about the unique delivery that has baseball buzzing and teams chirping at him. As Kelly explained, not only does the process throw off the timing of hitters, but it may actually give him a few seconds in addition to the 15 or 20 seconds on the pitch clock to make a decision on what he will be offering the batter. To listen to the entire 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

The Godfather of the Baseball Isn't Boring movement is back ... in more ways than one. Joe Kelly jumps back in with his co-author of the wildly popular book "A Damn Near Perfect Game", Bradfo, to catch up on the birth and naming of his fourth child, his recent dominance, the unique manner in which he has started pitching, the best bullpens and bullpen stories and, of course, some great book conversation. Always a good time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team meetings in the world of Major League Baseball can be tricky. If you try and stop a losing skid by having a meeting and lose the very next time you play, such an approach is automatically devalued. But judging by the results Tuesday night, it sure appears as though Alex Verdugo timed out his first players-only meeting just right. It was an approach he explained when talking with Bradfo. 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 was plenty to celebrate in the world of baseball Tuesday night, and Baseball Isn't Boring is here to help with all the feels. We have the Home Run Call of the Day. We have all the spicy craziness that continues to take place between the Blue Jays and Yankees. We have Bradfo getting to the bottom of an Alex Verdugo-led team meeting. And we have Mike Cameron sitting down with the host of the BIB podcast to explain the difficulties that come with being a top prospect and how those challenges have changed over the years. It's a great way to celebrate baseball heading into Hump 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

There are a million things we could have discussed with a player like Nolan Arenado, one of the most underrated superstars in Major League Baseball. But after our podcast with Trevor Story, where the sole topic was the infielder's love of footwear, there was only one thing Bradfo needed to broach with Arenado - shoes. The two talk about third baseman's love affair of the art people put on their feet, while also getting a pretty good answer to the question of why baseball isn't 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

Yogi Berra. You thought you knew him, but you didn't. That should be true for anybody who gets a chance to soak in the recently-released documentary "It Ain't Over" by writer/director Sean Mullin. Bradfo sits down with Mullin to dive into the making of the next-level doc, exploring one of most fascinating - and unappreciated - lives in baseball history. It's a conversation, and movie, you won't want to miss. There is also our Home Run Call of The Day, thanks to the Orioles, and some controversy coming from Aaron Judge. 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 Willson Contreras hatched his plan to lure Kenley Jansen into a pitch clock violation? Bradfo sits down with the Cardinals' catcher to hear his story and how the whole process came about. 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 quite a way to kick off a new week, with Bradfo catching up with reigning NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt, the recently-in-the-news Willson Contreras and shoe expert Nolan Arenado. We also give you a couple of great calls - one coming on a Twins homer and the other via Bryce Harper's dust-up with the Rockies. And to top everything off, Bradfo gives you the five hitters he wouldn't want to face 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

Why aren't there more trades made in Major League Baseball in the month of May? Well, that's what Bradfo wanted to find out so he turned to Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos for insight when it came to teams' approach to team-building prior to trade deadline time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prior to the St. Louis Cardinals game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Team Japan teammates Lars Nootbaar and Masa Yoshida got a chance to reunite. It was a reminder of the impact the tournament will always have on those who participated. Before the game, Nootbaar - who is off to the best start of his big league career and helped the Cardinals win the series-opener with a game-tying, ninth-inning single - talked about meeting up with Yoshida. 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 April 6, 2021, James Paxton is pitching in a major league game. The big lefty makes his first start with the Red Sox after battling through Tommy John surgery and other ailments for the past three seasons. Bradfo sit down with Paxton to talk about his journey to this point and what it means 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

It's that time of week: Power Ranking time. For the third time this season, Producer Evan is rolling out his Top 10 teams in Major League Baseball. Except this time he is being challenged - and countered - one of the key voices for one of the key teams, the guy who covers all things Orioles for Barstool Sports, Eric Arditti (@editti22). The two go back and forth, going from No. 10 to No. 1. Will the O's get the top spot? Are the Padres going to be on the outside looking in again? Are the Red Sox for real? The streets are talking and so are Bradfo, Producer Evan and the man who is finally seeing his Orioles fandom pay off. 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

Kenley Jansen joined Bradfo on the day the Red Sox closer notched his 400th career save to answer simple question: Is he better than ever? And if he is at the top of his game at 35 years old, how did he make that happen? Bradfo asks and Kenley answers. 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 general manager Alex Anthopoulos makes his return to Baseball Isn't Boring, offering his viewpoint on the impact of contract extension, explaining why May trades are rarely made and the merits of ketchup-flavored potato chips. Bradfo then catches up with Charlie Morton, who offers unique insight into just how important all of those extensions are to the Braves' clubhouse. We finish things off with a revealing interview with Kenley Jansen on the day he became just the sixth reliever to notch 400 saves. 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

Aaron Nola appeared on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast and then proceeded to pitch well. That's how it works. Nola joined Bradfo to talk about why baseball isn't boring, how he views the business of baseball and his admitted addiction to the postseason. After holding the Blue Jays to two runs over six innings, the Phillies pitcher deserved to be highlighted. 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 attention. The criticism. The Tweets. The tickets. The journey. The perspective and stories coming from someone related to anyone in Major League Baseball is unique, which is something that Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse and his brother, T.J., have come to find out more which each passing day. The brothers join Bradfo to reflect on what it is like to live this life - revealing all the good, bad and unexpected. It is the first episode of a new Baseball Isn't Boring feature, "Relatively Speaking" and it's a good 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

Bryce Harper has become an iconic player in Major League Baseball, with his recent comeback only cementing that. Bradfo caught up with the Phillies star to talk about how he views looking up to others, whether it be himself or those - such as Red Sox outfielder Masa Yoshida - who have identified Harper as their role model. Harper also gives us his explanation of why baseball isn't boring. To listen to the entire podcast Harper joined - with Brandon Marsh and Aaron Nola also appearing - 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

Brandon Marsh still can't believe he has played alongside Mike Trout and Bryce Harper. Living life in the postseason has left Aaron Nola with the kind of motivation he never thought he would have. And Harper has found himself in a place few athletes end up in, that of a hero and icon. All three sit down with Bradfo to offer their unique perspectives on living their most unusual lives, the likes of which most can only dream about. 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

Marvin Harrison Jr. might be the best college football player in the land right now. The wide receiver out of Ohio State could very well be the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. But he also loves himself some baseball, which is why Bradfo caught up to Harrison Jr. to talk about the great game and his thoughts on it. One of the unexpected takes? He actually thinks hitting a home run is more exciting than scoring a touchdown. Discuss ... 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! Mookie homers. The Rays roll (again). An epic pregame standoff. And what a week it's going to be! There is no better way to brace yourself for another flurry of baseball awesomeness than with Bradfo's sit-down with Justin Turner, whose perspective on a baseball season is unrivaled. And just for good measure, our host also catches up with maybe the best college football player in all the land - Marvin Harrison Jr. - to get his view of baseball vs. football. It's a fantastic way to kick off your 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

Bradfo was one of the crew to catch up with Phillies star Bryce Harper prior to his first home game of the season at Citizens Bank Park. Harper reflects on the fandom shown by Red Sox rookie Masa Yoshida toward the Philly slugger, while also talking about expectations heading into his first homestand. 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

Matt Harvey has retired. There is only one thing to do: Have the resident Baseball Isn't Boring Mets super fan Producer Evan react. He jumps on the podcast with Bradfo to reflect on the career of the seventh overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft. 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

Four - yes, count them, FOUR - teams have entered into Producer's Evan Top 10 Power Rankings this week, with the Orioles rocketing up the ranks. In the words of the Baseball Isn't Boring Power Ranking guru ... "It's insane!" There is no better way to punctuate your week than by appreciating MLB's best of the best, in podcast 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

It's getting to be that time of year, where baseball fans and families are planning for their trips to various ballparks all over Major League Baseball. Fortunately, Baseball Isn't Boring has an expert when it comes to telling you what's what regarding the best and worst of all baseball-induced destinations - Courtney Finnicum. Today, Courtney travels to St. Louis to offer her take on Busch Stadium, while also revealing if it would crack her Top 5. 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 not always easy to become a star in the major leagues, which is a reality Bradfo helps remind us on today's podcast. He reflects on one of the best examples of how patience is key in developing stars, talking with both Terry Francona and Alex Cora about Dustin Pedroia's 2007 turnaround in his Rookie of the Year season. Bradfo then catches up with Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman, whose journey wasn't an easy one despite being the fourth overall pick in 2012. It is a powerful podcast for all of those believing baseball is easy for everyone. 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 takes a few minutes on the day that Alex Verdugo is set to face off with the pitcher he criticized on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, Alek Manoah, to reflect on the comments. Included are reactions to Verdugo's recent comments to MassLive on the matter and Alex Cora's take on the situation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lot is going on in big league baseball these days, with the news from the two Bryces - Miller and Harper - highlighting the latest round of MLB games. There also continues to be a flurry of eyebrow-raising existences thanks to the Orioles, Pirates, Rangers, and, now, Red Sox. But every once in a while it is worth it to reflect on the unique challenges big leaguers face while realizing their dreams. That's why Bradfo sat down with both Bo Bichette and Cavan Biggio to talk about how, even with big-league-playing dads, there are pitfalls that have to be navigated on the way to playing in the majors. Gather the kids. You are all going to want to listen to 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

So, is baseball still the best game to go to? How has these new rules impacted the enjoyment, both on and off the field? What is it like to get that first autograph, or play as yourself in a video game? Bradfo sits down with Cleveland pitchers Triston McKenzie and James Karinchak to find answers to all those questions and more. Two of the best young personalities in the game offer perspectives and stories you are going to want 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

Baseball makes dreams come true in so many ways, with Bradfo showing that reality on the latest podcast. He first celebrates the 90th birthday of his dad, Bill 'Dadfo' Bradford, by convincing his pops to make his first-ever podcast appearance. This was the man who, thanks to his love for baseball, has made this podcast - and host - possible. It was a dream of Bradfo to celebrate his dad in podcast form, and that's exactly what he does. And, to top things off, Bradfo sits down with another talent in the baseball world who recently saw their dream come true. Longtime minor-league announcer Jeff Dooley joins the podcast to reflect on his recent call to the big leagues, getting a chance to call a weekend of Rockies games after more than 20 years of minor-league broadcasting excellence. 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

Ever wonder why Triston Casas was having conversations with the home plate umpires so much even after balls were called? We have answers. Bradfo sits down with the Red Sox' first baseman, who explains his unique approach toward verbalizing each pitch that he doesn't swing at. It's a routine that initially rankled some umpires, but now Casas makes sure everyone is on the same page. 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 time. We felt the world needed Producer Evan's Top 10 teams in Major League Baseball at this very moment, and, boy, are his picks spicy. Spoiler: Not in the Top 10 - the Dodgers, Yankees and, yes, even the Padres. The list - which is complete with where each team sits in the eyes of FanDuel for World Series odds - is bound to spark conversation, which is a big part of the reason why baseball is never 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

It is NFL Draft Day, which is a great time for Bradfo to sit down with someone who is in charge of a team's Draft. In this case, the conversation is with Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom, who discusses what goes into the preparation of the picks, how NFL and MLB are similar and different in their approaches, and how team look at football players playing baseball and baseball players playing football. Bradfo also talks a bit about all the bullpen chaos in Baltimore, while offering a take on Toronto's new fan-friendly bullpen from the Baseball Isn't Boring Godfather Joe Kelly. 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

Regular Baseball Isn't Boring contributor Rich Hill once again joins Bradfo, this time to offer an insider's look into how the Pirates have become one of baseball's hottest stories. Hill reacts in real-time to the latest good news for the National League Central leaders, the extension agreement with Bryan Reynolds. There is also, of course, another update on what has gone right and wrong, in Hill's eyes, when it comes to the new rules. 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 lessons just keep on coming, just ask rookies Grayson Rodriguez (Baltimore) and Triston Casas (Boston). Bradfo catches up with the two first-rounders from the 2018 MLB Draft to ask then what they would tell their younger selves, whether it be as an 18-year-old heading into pro ball, or a major league newbie. Both players offer the kind of unique insight that only players in their position - and their relatively young age - can offer. 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 Matt Spiegel of 670 The Score in Chicago to try and make sense of his upside-down world in the Major League Baseball Standings, so far. The Pirates. The Rangers. The Orioles. The Diamondbacks. And, the team that Matt follows every day, the Cubs. They have all gone a long way to shocking baseball with their early-season success, leaving smiles on fans who haven't turned those frowns upside down in some time. Conversely, there are teams like the White Sox - another club Spiegel is very familiar with, offering perhaps the most disappointing group thus far. It's not only even a month in, but what a ride it has been. 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 easy to ride the hot hand of a star pitcher, which is why it is tough to bet against the likes of Zac Gallen even against the Padres. But figuring out which pitchers are going to rebound from their bumps in the road is a true art form, one which Bradfo tries to master while talking with Red Sox starter Chris Sale. Sale, figured things out after totaling an ERA north of 11, dominating his most recent outing, explains the process and adjustments that went into fixing things. Conversely, just because a pitcher is wily and wise that doesn't mean it's going to click back in. Case in point: Madison Bumgarner. Bradfo talk to Sale and then looks at one of the most fascinating slate of pitching matchups for the 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

It's a great time to talk trades and contract extensions and there is no better person to dive into those subjects than Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey. Bradfo sits down with Falvey to talk about the ins and outs of the Pablo Lopez, how he views team building and the art of the contract extensions. There is also next-level ketchup-flavored potato chip talk, of course. It's a good 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

Congratulations to Samurai Japan, the 2023 World Baseball Classic champions! In this episode of WBC Central, Shawn Spradling and special guest Yakyu Cosmopolitan cover it all: Japan’s roster announcements, Ohtani’s WBC commitment, the WBC viewership numbers, Japanese baseball culture, the significance of this team, their performance in the WBC, and the aftermath of winning the championship. 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 actor - and diehard Phillies fan - Ellen Adair to spend some time reflecting on the electricity that has come with the first three weeks of the Major League Baseball season. The unexpected breakout seasons, by both players an teams. The here, now and future of living life with these new rules. And the Golden Age of home run celebrations. It's all right there in almost an hour of high quality baseball conversation with a great ambassador for this great game, @Ellen_Adair. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Robertson. Benji Gil. Shawn Spradling. They all have unique perspectives on how we should be looking at the impact of the World Baseball Classic now that we're a month out from the tournament. Bradfo catches up with the Team USA closer, the manager of Team Mexico and the host of 'WBC Central' to discuss what has been an out-of-the-ordinary start tot the young 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

It's a great time to catch up with Andrew Miller. The recently-retired pitcher, former MLBPA player rep and member of the 2013 Red Sox offers unique perspectives on a few notable items. He had a front row seat for the impact David Ortiz's speech had on the community after the Boston Marathon bombing, along with everything that team did all the way through winning the World Series. He also was in the middle of negotiations for the years leading up to these current rule changes. One of the smartest players to play brings his insight to the podcast. And if that wasn't enough, we also hear from two former players - Brock Holt and Ryan Dempster - who are spending Monday running 26.2 miles. And to cap things off, one of the game's greatest ambassadors Brett Phillips pops by the Baseball Isn't Boring studios. 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 big league star pitcher Jake Peavy joined Bradfo to reflect on the 10-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing and the 2013 world championship Red Sox team. It's powerful stuff. 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 second time this season, Bradfo catches up with the alway insightful Brandon Nimmo to talk about the what's what when it comes to Major League Baseball's new rules. This time the Mets outfielder offers an update as to where everyone is at when it comes to adjusting to this new landscape. It's worth a listen. 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, time for Jonathan Papelbon to make you some money. The former All-Star closer is back with Bradfo giving the what's what when it comes to predicting the future for all things Major League Baseball. There is also some quality trash talk regarding Pap's ability to throw a baseball 90 mph while also remembering one of the greatest hype songs of all-time, the 'Okie Dokie'. 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

Shawn Spradling is back with another episode of 'WBC Central' and he has some data with him. It's time to take a peek back at the tournament that launched a baseball 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