Baseball Isn’t Boring

With spring training fast approaching and the need to finalize offseasons, Bradfo offers up his latest take on where things stand with the Red Sox's quest to fill out their infield during his latest appearance on the Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI. There is also some spirited talk about Hall of Fame voting, comparing the processes in baseball and football. 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 Gomes and Bradfo have a lot to catch up on since last seeing each other on Rogers Centre field following Game 7 of the World Series. The Dodgers GM is offering next-level insight into what makes his organization tick, what outsiders might not realize regarding LA's success, and plenty of behind-the-scenes information and imagery from another wild offseason. If you want to know what's what when it comes to the world champs, you're going to want to listen to this. (There is also a great Super Bowl parade 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

Yankees GM Brian Cashman met with the New York media to discuss re-signing Cody Bellinger, trading for Ryan Weathers, other potential moves to improve the team, and much more! 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

Cody Bellinger met with the New York media to discuss re-signing with the Yankees, how it came about, his thoughts on their offseason moves, and much more! 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 biggest pitcher moved this offseason was none other than Freddy Peralta, who got shipped to the Mets, which is why we wanted to call on Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline to give us the what's what when it came to the Brewers return for the starting pitcher, along with some talk on the other intriguing prospects in the Mets system. 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

Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline is back and educating us once again. This time, Sam is joining Bradfo to take a look at which of the top prospects in baseball might find themselves lined up to be difference-makers for their respective teams on Opening Day. Spoiler: Pittsburgh, Detroit and St. Louis fans, you might want to take a listen. It's important stuff as we sit on the doorstep of spring training. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Met Freddy Peralta met with the New York media to discuss his trade to the Mets, a potential extension with the Mets, if he saw it coming, and much more! 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 were a lot of names flying around in one of the biggest trades of the offseason, the MacKenzie Gore deal, which is why we wanted to call on Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline to give us the what's what when it came to the Nationals' return for the starting pitcher. As part of long conversation with Bradfo, Sam offers his perspective on Texas sending minor-leaguers Gavin Fien, Devin Fitz-Gerald, Abimelic Ortiz, Alejandro Rosario and Yeremy Cabrera to Washington. There is also some great Travis Bazzana 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

While there have been bigger contracts given out this offseason, that doesn't mean any of those high-profile free agents will be guaranteeing a bang for their buck. But we at Baseball Isn't Boring believe one shrewd signing deserves some recognition: Ryan O'Hearn going to the Pirates on a two-year deal. Ryan joins Bradfo for a wildly entertaining look at the offseason, his unforgettable path, why he chose Pittsburgh, and his overall evolution. It's the kind of conversation you can only get on BIB. 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 to take a look at which team has set itself up the best when it comes to starting pitching in Major League Baseball. The Red Sox? The Dodgers? The Blue Jays? The Phillies? Even the Pirates? Bradfo takes a deep dive, while pounding the table when it comes to what a difference Lucas Giolito might make. 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

Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports and 'The Eye Test' is back, this time just a couple of weeks before heading to spring training. It's the perfect time for Bradfo and Julian to share their opinions on which teams had the best offseasons. It's always a good time when these two get together. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With news coming down that Jose Ramirez is signing a contract extension with the Guardians (even though he had three years left on his current deal), Bradfo felt it was a good time to sing the praises of the Cleveland infielder. This is, after all, a player who is making an extremely strong case for the Hall of Fame, while having finished in the Top 10 of the American League MVP voting eight times. It's a good conversation about a very good player. 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

Rich Hill has been in a lot of clubhouses over his 21 years in the big leagues, some good, some bad. It's why the pitcher's perspective on the leadership on a baseball team is so valued. Rich joins Bradfo to give the what's what when it comes to how important it is to have strong leadership in an MLB clubhouse, and why teams should prioritize it more. To listen to the entire conversation with the guys, 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

Bradfo sat down with Adam Ottavino to cover a multitude of topics, with one of the main ones being, the Red Sox unique approach to this offseason that has seen them completely revamp their rotation while doing very little in terms of adding offense 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

Adam Ottavino isn't done yet! The pitcher/podcaster is back with Bradfo to tell the story of how he landed back in the World Baseball Classic with Team Italy, and the weird confluence of events that led the Baseball Isn't Boring host to break the big news. There is also a lot of talk and analysis when it comes to the offseasons of the Mets, the Red Sox and all of MLB. 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 POBO David Stearns met with the New York media to discuss trading for Freddy Peralta, how it came about, the potential of an extension, and much more! 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 back on the radio, this time with Rich Hill as he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the Red Sox offseason moves, the Hall of Fame debates, Rich's non-retirement retirement, and much more! 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 helping introduce newly-signed pitcher Ranger Suarez at a press conference in Fenway Park, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow met with the media to explain where his club was at in this roller coaster of an 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 transaction wire might not be thick with moving and shaking by the Nationals, but that doesn't mean new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni hasn't been busy. When you're rebuilding an organization while managing some pretty big decisions, it's definitely not going to be boring. Toboni joins Bradfo to reflect on his first offseason in charge and to offer an honest assessment of where things stand regarding a MacKenzie Gore trade. There is also an outstanding food recommendation for all those going to the Super Bowl. 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 Met Bo Bichette met with the New York media to discuss signing with the Mets, how it came about, playing third base, and much more! 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 Ranger Suarez met with the Boston media to discuss signing with the Red Sox, how it came about, his unique/old school way of pitching, and much more! 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 unavoidable. Especially after the kind of contract the Dodgers just agreed to sign Kyle Tucker to. What we're talking about, of course, is talk of a potential lockout after the 2026 MLB season. What is what when it comes to this potential roadblock on baseball's Good Times Express? Evan Drellich of The Athletic joins Bradfo to explain all the ins and outs regarding what exactly is going on when it comes to the increasingly amplified volume of baseball, business, and one big bummer of an unavoidable topic. 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

Carlos Beltran met with the media to discuss getting the call that he has been elected into the baseball hall of fame, what team he plans on going in with, his feelings on how long it took for him to make it, and much more! 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

Carlos Beltran met with the media to discuss getting the call that he has been elected into the baseball hall of fame, what team he plans on going in with, his feelings on how long it took for him to make it, and much more! 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 latest sit-down with Kenley Jansen, the guys talk about the reliever's Hall of Fame candidacy and how long he wants to keep playing. Spoiler: Bradfo already thinks Kenley is in Cooperstown, and Kenley isn't planning on following in the footsteps of CEO Joe and stopping playing baseball any time soon. 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

Phillies POBO Dave Dombrowski met with the Philadelphia media to discuss their pursuit of Bo Bichette, Bo deciding to sign with the Mets, his thoughts on the Phillies current roster, and much more! 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 Detroit Tigers closer Kenley Jansen is back on the podcast, talking all kinds of good stuff. His inspiration this offseason. The World Baseball Classic. The story behind signing with the Tigers. And, of course, all things Hall of Fame. It's always a good time with Kenley and Bradfo get together and this was no exception. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's no secret that Bradfo voted for Dustin Pedroia for the Hall of Fame, instituting 'Operation 1526' heading into the big announcement. With that in mind, it's a good time to resurface Pedroia's appearance on the podcast where he made his case for being considered for Cooperstown. 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 want an example of how creativity, talent and social media can give birth to even better baseball fans, look no further than Jordan Simpson. The Mets fan has used his musical skills and social media presence (@JRSimpsonmusic) to team up with The Jingle Man (@realblack14) to produce viral - and very timely - songs celebrating all things Mets. Bradfo catches up with Jordan to get his evolution as a baseball fan and content creator. It's another example that baseball fans are anything but 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

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time joining Meter (Jon Meterperal) and the Coach (Tim Welsh) on WVEI in Providence to talk all things Red Sox offseason. The guys want to know what the plan is now after no Alex Bregman and the addition of Ranger Suarez. It's another spirited Hot Stove conversation (complete with a rant against a certain NFL owner). 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 all understand that the baseball offseason is getting longer and longer before rosters truly take shape. But as tough as it is for fans, it can also be extremely taxing for front offices desperate to make moves. Former Mets GM Zack Scott joined Bradfo to reflect on how decision-makers are trying to time the market just right, using examples such as the signing of J.D. Martinez in 2018 as an example. To listen to the entire conversation between Bradfo and Zack, 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

Rich Hill is back on the podcast with Bradfo, which means one thing: We try to get the pitcher to officially announce his retirement from baseball. With our guy Joe Kelly defining the retiring without retiring strategy, we ask whether Rich wants to follow in Joe's footsteps. The answer? Kind of ... To listen to the entire conversation with Rich and 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

With the signing of Kyle Tucker, the Dodgers have set the baseball world ablaze once again. Is this good? Is this bad? What does it all mean? How should we view the 2026 MLB season. Bradfo is back on 92.9 the Game to break it all down, enthusiastically talking the great game of baseball! 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 Dodgers once again have people talking, this time thanks to the historic contract signed by Kyle Tucker. So, what should we make of this latest salvo by the world champs? How will this impact the rest of Major League Baseball? Why are the Dodgers just flat-out different than most teams? Rich Hill is back to explain his experience with LA and how he views baseball's most unique franchise. 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

Alonso is joined by Producer Evan to discuss Kyle Tucker picking the Dodgers over the Mets and Blue Jays, an instant reaction to the Mets signing Bo Bichette, and more! 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 hub-bub surrounding how things are being done in free agency this offseason, it seemed like a perfect time to talk to former Red Sox assistant GM and Mets GM Zack Scott to get the what's what when it come to how things are being done. Did the Red Sox have to dig in on the no-trade clause? How important are these opt-outs? And what should we make of how these front offices are doing business these days. The founder of 'Four Rings Consultants' offers some fascinating insight in this latest conversation 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

New Cub Alex Bregman met with the Chicago media to discuss signing with the Cubs, how it came about, his thoughts on the Cubs roster, and much more! 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 back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing Alex Bregman leaving for the Cubs, the Red Sox pivot to Ranger Suarez, and much more! 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 another free agent signing, with the Red Sox signing Ranger Suarez to a five-year, $130 million deal. It will get us through another couple of days of what has been an excruciatingly long Hot Stove season. Bradfo is joined by Gordo and Sammy (both of 'Play Tessie') to not only analyze the Suarez move, but to also reflect on what we should make of this offseason, the moves that have been made and those that seem to be forthcoming. Spoiler: The offseason winner, even in mid-January, has not been defined. It's a good, long, entertaining dive into MLB's very long silly 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

Cardinals POBO Chaim Bloom met with the St Louis media to discuss trading Nolan Arenado to the DBacks, how it came about, his thoughts on their current roster, signing Ryne Stanek, and much more! 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 Willson Contreras met with the Boston media to discuss getting traded to the Red Sox, how it came about, his thoughts on the Red Sox roster, the Yankees rivalry, and much more! 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 Cubs committing to Alex Bregman has one of their primary clubhouse presences for the next five years, the subject of leadership on a big league team seems pertinent. That's why the conversation between Cole Tucker of MLB Network Radio and Bradfo is fascinating. The guys give plenty of examples and analysis that support the notion that bringing in leadership is one of the most important things a front office can do. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As part of the cause and community that is the Awaken 180-powered 'Best Shape Of My Life Club,' the crew gets a special visit from Red Sox strength and conditioning coach Joe Hudson, who offers inspiration and education for all those trying to achieve their one goal by Opening Day. To join the 'Best Shape Of My Life Club' community, 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

As we enter mid-January, some elite free agent pitchers still are on the board, with Framber Valdez, Ranger Suarez, and Zac Gallen still free agents. So, what should we make of each pitcher and their markets? Analyst Lance Brozdowski of the Marquee Network came back on the podcast with Bradfo to take a deep dive into the case for each hurler, looking at where they actually might end up. It's a great look at a confusing, pitching Hot Stove 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

Jonny Gomes is back with Baseball Isn't Boring, this time joining Bradfo on the BIB Radio Show. As always, the guys' conversation is wide-ranging and unbelievably entertaining. This time, part of the talk includes Jonny revisiting the five ways he almost died. It's always a good time with Gomes. 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

Whenever Bradfo can sit down with two of the brightest young players on the Red Sox, Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, it's always a good time. Music. Cars. Hair. Physical feats. They are all on the table when the conversation starts flowing. It's another sit-down between the guys that 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

Matt Spiegel of 670 the Score in Chicago is back on the podcast with Bradfo, this time to reflect on a memorable day in Cubs history, when Alex Bregman decided to make Wrigley Field his home. How much of a surprise was this? Why did the Cubs do it? Where did the Red Sox go wrong? What now? It's all answered in another outstanding visit by the key voices in Chicago sports. 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 Cubs aren't fooling around. First, it was trading for Edward Cabrera, and now it is signing Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal. So, what does it mean for the Cubs? What does it mean to the teams - particularly the Red Sox - who didn't get him? What does it mean to Scott Boras? There is a lot to pick through when it comes to this free agent news, and Bradfo is here for all of 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

Pedro Martinez swung by the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show to bring his always-entertaining insight and passion. This time, after revealing how gardening improved his play, Pedro details his approach toward hitters he knew he had to take revenge against. By the end of the conversation, you can understand why this guy is among the best of the best when talking about the great game of baseball. 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

Payton Tolle is back, this time making an appearance at the Red Sox's fanfest at Fenway Park. As was the case in his appearance on the podcast earlier this offseason, Tolle offered strong evidence that he might be the most entertaining interview in all of baseball. 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