Baseball Isn’t Boring

With the starting pitching market starting to move, we felt it was a great time to resurface Bradfo's latest sit-down with someone we consider the preeminent bounce back candidate in 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

Baseball has been finding valuable pitchers in all shapes, sizes, and ages—case in point: Robert Stock. The 36-year-old righty has seen his incredible journey, which began as the highest-ranked amateur catcher in the country 16 years ago, continue thanks to a recently signed minor league deal with the Mets. Stock joins Bradfo to talk about how information, analytics, and curiosity have allowed him, and others, to continue their careers. It's a fascinating conversation with one of the game's fascinating pitchers. 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 Blue Jays general manager and Mets executive J.P. Ricciardi is back on the podcast, this time offering awesome insight into what it is like for a GM to get ready for and then go to the Winter Meetings. J.P. joins Bradfo to reflect on how news and information is circulated throughout the industry, what a front office does leading into those days of living in a hotel suite and how clubs actually make deals at the Meetings. The stories are fantastic, as is the information. 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 more than 10 seasons as an MLB pitcher, Dominic Leone has now moved on to the art of content creation. But when did he know it was time to make that transition? As part of Leone's conversation with Bradfo, the former reliever shares a powerful story about the moment he realized his days as a baseball player were over. To listen to the entire podcast with Leone, 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

It's getting to be about that time when we start thinking not only about who will be participating in the World Baseball Classic but also about how they will be preparing for the out-of-the-ordinary timeline. In his most recent conversation with Daniel Bard, a member of the 2023 Team USA WBC team, Bradfo gets some insight into how one prepares to pitch meaningful games in early March and why such an adventure is so important. To listen to the entire podcast with Bard, 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 big news breaking just before Thanksgiving that Dylan Cease will be joining the Toronto Blue Jays on a seven-year contract, we felt it was a great time to resurface Bradfo's latest sit-down with someone we consider one of the most fascinating players in Major League 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

Dominic Leone had a memorable career as a baseball player, going from Clemson to pro ball, where he pitched in the big leagues for 10 years. But now Leone is retired and moving on to his next challenge - content creation. The affable former big league hurler joins Bradfo to reflect on his decision to move on from playing baseball to jumping on social media to keep the baseball fires burning. It's a revealing and entertaining conversation with a star-in-the-making. 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 simply nobody better in the world of baseball to capture the spirit of Thanksgiving than Daniel Bard. That's why Bradfo is catching up with the recently-retired pitcher for a second straight year to reflect on how baseball allows us to give thanks in so many ways (even when we don't realize it). For instance, Bard highlights how and why those Blue Jays will look back at 2025 with such gratitude despite the end-of-World Series disappointment. There simply aren't many people in baseball who can deliver an inspirational message better than Daniel Bard, who comes through once again.l 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 Nimmo met with the Texas/New York media to discuss his shocking trade to the New York Mets, how it came about, what he is looking forward to, 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

Things are looking up for the White Sox, and now Chris Murphy is going to get a chance to experience the possible resurgence of Will Venable's team. In the latest edition of 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum catches up with the lefty pitcher who was just traded to the White Sox from the Red Sox. It's a conversation that offers some great insight into why Murphy might be a find for Chicago, the surreal meeting he had with Chris Getz just before being dealt, and how the pitcher is evolving among some of baseball's best 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

Meeting with the media, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow detailed how the trade for Sonny Gray came about, why Boston targeted him and how he fits into the current starting rotation. There is also talk of where the Red Sox 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

With the big news that Sonny Gray was being traded to the Red Sox, Bradfo jumped on with the guys from the 'Gashouse Gang' on KMOX in St. Louis to offer some insight into who exactly the Cardinals are receiving in the form of pitchers Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke. 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 the Red Sox trade for Sonny Gray, how it came about, the Red Sox interest in J.T. Realmuto, 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

So, what are the Mets getting in Marcus Semien? How will Brandon Nimmo fit with the Rangers? Why was this trade made? Texas broadcaster Jared Sandler returns to the podcast with Bradfo to discuss all the ins and outs of the big deal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Nimmo met with the Texas/New York media to discuss his shocking trade to the Texas Rangers, how it came about, what he is looking forward to, 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

Mets POBO David Stearns met with the New York media to discuss the trade of Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers, what it means for the Mets offseason plans, 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 big trade sending Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers in exchange for Marcus Semien, who heads to the Mets, it's a great time to get to resurface a sit-down Bradfo did with the new Texas outfielder. As you can hear from the tone, tenor, and context of the conversation, this is a guy who truly loves the great game ... and is pretty good at it, as well. It's a worthwhile discussion to digest. 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

You didn't think the guys were going to let the big trade between the Mets and Rangers - that saw Marcus Semien go to New York and Texas get Brandon Nimmo - slide by without some passionate analysis, did you? Of course not. Bradfo is joined by Mets loyalist Producer Evan and Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports to rant and rave about every nook and cranny of this one-for-one mega-deal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the more interesting coaching hires in Major League Baseball season has been new Nationals pitching coach Simon Mathews. The 30-year-old Georgetown product met with the media to detail how he viewed his new job and where baseball - and the Nationals - might be going. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo caught up with Michael Petersen just after he was called up for his major league debut at the age of 30. Since then, Petersen has bounced around a bit, playing for the Marlins, Angels, and Braves. But it was this conversation that should be bottled, thanks to Petersen's inspiring story, which includes his remarkable journey to the 2023 World Baseball Classic with Great Britain. 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

WBC expert Shawn Spradling rejoined the podcast to talk all things World Baseball Classic, including which players and teams might be some pleasant surprises when the tournament rolls around in March. One team to watch, according to Spradling? Great Britain. To listen to the entire conversation between Shawn 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

The Royals are a fascinating team heading into 2026, having unearthed some next-level young talent while still operating under the leadership of Salvador Perez. Bradfo caught up with KC president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo to talk about Perez, the importance of actually trying to win a World Series, and the quest for another outfield bat. 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 Atlanta Braves were busy this past week thanks to one signing and one trade. The signing was actually a re-signing, with closer Raisel Iglesias rejoining the Braves on a one-year, $16 million deal. The trade was for a potential starting shortstop, Mauricio Dubon. Atlanta president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos met with the media to explain the moves and what might be coming 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

Just hours after being officially named as the Mets' new pitching coach, Justin Willard joined Bradfo to talk about all things pitching. One topic that continues to be of particular interest in baseball is the obsession with velocity. Willard explains how he views the search for maximum velocity and his perspective on the need for elite starters and relievers. 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

Dustin Pedroia accomplished the first goal a year ago, remaining on the Hall of Fame ballot with 11.9 percent of the voters casting a vote for the former second baseman. Pedroia is back on the podcast with Bradfo to talk about his candidacy, with our host explaining why he will continue to vote for him. There is also some great golf 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

Jameson Taillon has experienced a lot since being the second overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft. Ups. Downs. Resurgence. Revelations. All of it has led him to this moment ... reappearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. Taillon joins Bradfo once again, this time to reflect on a memorable 2025 season and postseason, offer insight into the Cubs and Shota Imanaga, share his ever-evolving perspective, and answer whether he will be playing for Team Canada in the WBC. Once again, Jamo is bringing the heat. 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 a wildly entertaining conversation with Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle, Bradfo asks the pitcher about how he has been dealing with all the trade rumors. Tolle explained his perspective on all the scuttlebutt, which truly amped up the last trade deadline. To listen to the entire podcast with Tolle, 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

Payton Tolle was one of a few pitchers from the 2024 MLB Draft class to be counted on to help carry their team to, and through, postseason glory. So, what was the whirlwind like? The Red Sox rookie joined Bradfo for an entertaining and enlightening look at life during that whirlwind 2025 season, with plenty of stories and lessons revealed throughout the conversation. It's always a good time when the man with the mustache joins. 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 Mets Pitching Coach Justin Willard to discuss his pitching philosophy, the super powers of Tong, Sproat, McLean, & Senga, 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

Just before he was officially announced as the new pitching coach of the Mets, Justin Willard sat down with Bradfo for an extensive interview on all things pertinent to the 35-year-old's past, present, and future. Willard talks philosophy, approach, and history in pitching, and also details how he views some of his new pitchers with the Mets. It's a great introduction to modern-day pitching thanks to a modern-day pitching coach. 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 Sox Legend Dustin Pedroia to get his take on many things, including the Rafael Devers situation and how to truly handle your team signing a player that plays your 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

One of our most popular guests is back, with Dustin Pedroia making his triumphant return to the podcast. The former second baseman is joining Bradfo to once again talk about his Hall of Fame candidacy and 'Operation 1526'. But there is so much more to this conversation, with Pedroia reflecting on his managers, how baseball has and hasn't changed, how he viewed the Rafael Devers situation (and Bradfo's wardrobe), and his favorite trash-talking of all 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

Mariners POBO Jerry Dipoto, GM Justin Hollander, and newly re-signed 1B Josh Naylor met with the Seattle media to discuss their decision to re-sign him, why he moved quick to re-sign with Seattle, what he loves about Seattle, 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 news coming out from ESPN.com that 19-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin might get the opportunity to be the Pirates' shortstop in 2026, we felt it was a good time to resurface the conversation Bradfo had with Pittsburgh GM Ben Cherington about the game's top prospect after the former ninth overall pick finished his first full professional 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

Our WBC guy Shawn Spradling is back and helping us get prepared for the tournament everybody should be talking about, the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Shawn joins Bradfo to reflect on those players who have announced they are playing (some for not-so-obvious countries), and those players who are still uncommitted. How is MLB handling this whole thing? Why is this WBC going to be different? All this 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

Nationals POBO Paul Toboni and Manager Black Butera met with the Washington DC media to discuss their decision to hire him as manager, what he hopes to accomplish in his first season on the job, how this came about, 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

The Mariners have jumped into the offseason both feet first thanks to their signing of first baseman Josh Naylor. It helps keep the momentum going when it comes to what transpired all the way through the ALCS last season. Listening to this conversation Bradfo had with Seattle GM Justin Hollander you can understand the enthusiasm and excitement that led to such a signing, with Hollander getting us all fired up with this BIB on the Go. 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 one of the big free agents coming off the board in Josh Naylor (going to the Mariners), Bradfo is joined by the guys from Play Tessie - Gordo, Pat and Sammy - to get a jump on where the other premier free agents will be landing. The guys give their best guess as to a landing spot for the likes of Alonso, Bregman, Tucker, Bichette, Valdez, Cease, Imai and Schwarber, while bemoaning the costs of drinks in Las Vegas. It's always a good time with the Tessie guys and it's always a good idea to be right about at least a few free agent signings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to players of interest to Mets fans and followers, you aren't going to find two players more currently of note than current free agent Edwin Diaz and last year's free agent signing Juan Soto. Bradfo was there on the MLB Awards red carpet to catch up with both of them, getting updates, reflections and glimpses into how they see their respective futures. 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 a wide-ranging, lengthy conversation with Rafael Palmeiro, Courtney Finnicum and the four-time All-Star touch on a variety of thoughts, issues and circumstances that encompassed Palmeiro's career. In this BIB on the Go, Palmeiro opens up about how be pushed out of MLB impacted his life and where he went from there. There is also some good Hall of Fame talk. To listen to the entire Palmeiro interview, 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

So, what are trade talks like after the GM Meetings are over? Well, there isn't a better example of how momentum can pick up than the Garrett Crochet deal of a year ago. Bradfo caught up with the two executives who made the trade - the Red Sox's Craig Breslow and Chris Getz of the White Sox - to reflect on how the blockbuster came together. It's a lesson when it comes to how different front offices might view momentum (or lack thereof) in a different light. 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

Rafael Palmeiro, one of just seven players in MLB history to hit as many as 500 home runs with at least 3,000 hits, joined Courtney Finnicum for the latest edition of 'Pitch and Moan'. The former first baseman opens up about his career, including offering insight into his rise to stardom, time with Cal Ripken, and the circumstances that led to his controversial appearance before Congress, subsequent suspension, and ramifications on and off the field. Palmeiro also has some strong thoughts on his attempts to get back into the game and who should be in the Hall of Fame. It's an open and honest conversation with one of the greatest hitters the game has ever seen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the most talked-about names this offseason has been American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. The Tigers' ace has one more year left on his contract, leading many to wonder whether he will be dealt in the coming months. Bradfo caught up with Skubal on the red carpet of the MLB Awards, where the pitcher talked about his Cy Young competition, Garrett Crochet, and how he is dealing with all the rumors. 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 reunited with Pete Crow-Armstrong, this time catching up with the Cubs outfielder at the red carpet for the MLB Awards. The guys talk about PCA's approach to being an ambassador for the game, while also expressing his admiration for another smooth-fielding outfielder, Ceddanne Rafaela. 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 finally leaving Las Vegas after his Baseball Isn't Boring boots were on the ground throughout the GM meetings. But before leaving town, he caught up with some notable players while manning the MLB Awards red carpet. Edwin Diaz. Juan Soto. Pete Crow-Amstrong, Tarik Skubal. Dustin May. Pedro Martinez. They all make an appearance on the podcast to make news, offer insight and deliver some more entertainment. 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

Craig Breslow received high marks for his offseason moves, from the early signing of Justin Wilson to the trade of Garrett Crochet to the February deal with Alex Bregman. So, what has the Red Sox's chief baseball officer Craig Breslow learned about the rhythms of the free agent and trade markets? Bradfo caught up with the Boston chief decision-maker to get his perspective. 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

Rockies Owner Dick Monfort, EVP Walker Monfort, & POBO Paul DePodesta met with the Colorado media to discuss their decision to hire him as POBO, what he hopes to accomplish in his first offseason on the job, how this came about, 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

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Chris Thomas Tonight' on 92.9 The Game. The crew is discussing the Braves hiring of Walt Weiss, the Braves search for pitching and a shortshop, 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 was the final day of the GM meetings in Las Vegas, and Bradfo was boots on the ground for all the goings on. There was the annual Scott Boras quip-filled media session and the hour-long get-together with all of the American League's chief decision-makers. Bradfo catches up with some key participants when it comes to the conversation of doing deals involving aces. He gets the insight from the Twins' Derek Falvey (Joe Ryan), the Red Sox's Craig Breslow and the White Sox's Chris Getz (Garrett Crochet), and two GMs who know what it's like to push the chips to the middle of the table to get what's needed for an October run, Texas' Chris Young and Seattle's Justin Hollander. 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

Chaim Bloom is back as a chief decision-maker after his stint with the Red Sox, replacing John Mozeliak as the Cardinals' president of baseball operations. Bradfo caught up with Bloom to discuss his perspective on how baseball might have changed over the past few seasons, and to reflect on drafting budding star Roman Anthony. 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