Baseball Isn’t Boring

Friend of the podcast Adam Ottavino is back, this time from smack dab in the middle of Team Italy's World Baseball Classic run. The host of 'Baseball and Coffee' joins Bradfo to reflect on the Italians' big wins over Team USA and Team Mexico, with plenty of stories along the way. Who is giving the best speeches? What were the Team Italy players thinking when watching Team USA's approach to the two...

Bradfo sits down with Garrett Crochet to discuss his switch over to New Balance, why he chose New Balance, and more!

Spring Training keeps rolling on so Bradfo offers up his latest takes on all things Red Sox in his latest appearance on the Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI. The trio dives into the WBC, Roman Anthony's experience at the WBC, Marcelo Mayer's chances to make the roster, and more!

So, how much do performances in these spring training games matter? How should we view stats when gauging if a player is making an impression on a team? Bradfo catches up with three intriguing spring training participants - Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward, and veteran outfielder Austin Slater - to take a deep dive into both the managers' and players' views of using sprin...

Bradfo caught up with Red Sox Pitcher and Team Italy's Closer Greg Weissert prior to the WBC to discuss how he landed on Team Italy, his role, and much more!

Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports is back, this time letting if fly regarding his thoughts on the World Baseball Classic. How could anyone compare this to the Olympics? How dare these media members try to shove these WBC narratives down our throats? Julian is reunited with Bradfo for the most spirited WBC conversation you're going to find.

In his meeting with the media before Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Red Sox manager Alex Cora all but officially announced that Caleb Durbin will be playing third base, with Marcelo Mayer likely landing at second base. The Sox manager also explains how he views the last few available spots in the bullpen, while singing the praises of the WBC version of Brayan Bello.

If you want to know what's what when it comes to what promises to be the toughest division in baseball, the American League East, you are going to want to listen to this podcast. Bradfo sits down with Ryan Ripken of the Ryan Ripken Show and MASN to take a deep dive into the realities that are lingering in the AL East.

Bradfo catches up with Marcelo Mayer to discuss his confidence heading into this season, what role he expects to potentially have, and more

If there are players being talked about, we're there to talk to them. Case in point: This podcast. Bradfo catches up with the top two prospects in all of baseball, Pittsburgh's Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle of the Tigers. Both players are on the verge of making their respective teams' Opening Day roster, so it's a perfect time to get their perspective on all things baseball. To top things off...

The talk of spring training is what the Pirates might do with MLB's top prospect Konnor Griffin to begin the 2026 season. That's why it's great timing for Bradfo to sit in on the press conference held by Pirates GM Ben Cherington. There is also plenty of other talk regarding where Pittsburgh is at heading into the world of post-WBC baseball.

Pitch And Moan Host Courtney Finnicum reports live from Angels Camp with a short, quick hitting interviews with Angels Bench Coach John Gibbons, Shortshop Zach Neto, and infielder Nick Madrigal

It's a week into March and there are still plenty of free agents out there. Welcome to the new world of Major League Baseball. The Play Tessie guys (Gordo, Sammy and Pat) are doing an expert job in predicting where each of these players is going to end up. It's a worthwhile exercise at a perfect time.

Pitch And Moan Host Courtney Finnicum reports live from Padres Camp with a short, quick hitting interviews with Padres Infield Coach Nick Punto, Pitcher Triston McKenzie and Outfielders Nick Castellanos and Gavin Sheets

Just a few hours before the Red Sox faced off against the Tigers, Alex Cora discussed Yoshida's participation in the WBC, Caleb Durbin's position going forward, Braiden Ward's impressive play, and more!

In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by MLB Hall Of Famer Trevor Hoffman to discuss his experience in Padres camp, his thoughts on the new ABS challenge system and the pitch clock, his Hall Of Fame induction, and more!

Spring Training keeps rolling on so Bradfo offers up his latest takes on all things Red Sox in his latest appearance on the Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI. The trio dives into Payton Tolle's role, the number 5 starter debate, the WBC, and more!

Pitch And Moan Host Courtney Finnicum reports live from Giants Camp with a short, quick hitting interviews with Giants Manager Tony Vitello, Pitcher Adrian Houser, and Outfielder Harrison Bader

ESPN's Buster Olney and Bradfo are reunited, just in time to take a gander at what might be waiting in the 2026 MLB season. The guys talk about chasing the Dodgers, lessons learned from the Blue Jays, the lack of appreciation for Vlad Guerrero Jr. and who is shaping up to take the top spot in the best division in baseball, the AL East. Buster always delivers when it comes to legit baseball convers...

Pitch And Moan Host Courtney Finnicum reports live from White Sox Camp with a short, quick hitting interviews with White Sox Pitcher Sean Burke and White Sox Pitching prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal

In what has been a yearly tradition on the podcast, Bradfo sat down with Xander Bogaerts to dissect the what's what when it comes to the shortstop's lot in life. This time the guys meet up just before a Team Netherlands workout, talking about the importance of these conversations, Rafael Devers, and why this might be the best version of Bogaerts. The podcast also includes conversations with a coup...

Bradfo catches up with Blue Jays Pitcher Kevin Gausman to discuss non-baseball hobbies, the weirdness of baseball players, and much more!

Both Dylan Cease and Kevin Gausman have appeared on the podcast a few times, but never before while wearing the same uniform. Bradfo ventures to Dunedin to talk to two of our favorite pitchers, Dylan and Kevin, as they live life as teammates with the Blue Jays. There is talk of contracts, contract years, t-shirts and personality. It's a good time with two good guys.

Bradfo catches up with another player who was traded from St. Louis to Boston, Willson Contreras, who offers an honest assessment of how he wants to be viewed by opponents and teammates.

Sonny Gray is one of the most interesting pitchers in baseball for a variety of reasons, which is why Bradfo made a point to sit down with the new Red Sox starter. Sonny talks about his current lot in life, his approach to not playing in the WBC, his plans for the future, and how he fell in love with trees (and nature). To top things off, Bradfo also catches up with another player who was traded f...