Baseball Isn’t Boring

The 8th episode of Pitch And Moan is Here! Hosts Courtney Finnicum and Jonny Gomes rant about all the latest happenings around baseball including all the chaos that has occurred in the Wild Card and Divisional Series so far, Tito getting hired by the Reds, Jonny's final trip to the Oakland Coliseum and much more!

Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall, General Manager Brad Meador, and New Manager Terry Francona meet with the Cincinnati and National Media to discuss his hiring, why this was the right opportunity for him to return to the dugout, their plans for this offseason, and much more

There has been plenty of chaos, intrigue and entertainment when it comes to bullpens throughout this postseason already. It's why it's the perfect time for Adam Ottavino to make a return to the podcast. The Mets reliever sits down with Bradfo to talk about how different being a relief pitcher in the playoffs is, how bullpen participants deal with the passionate heckling crowds who surround their s...

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is back on the podcast, this time offering plenty of insight into how he is approaching the upcoming offseason and how different it will be compared to his first go-round. There are some revealing proclamations, along with insight into what exactly has been surprising about this job he took a year ago. Breslow also reflects on his first trade deadline,...

It was a night that will go down as one of those postseason games you just don't forget, with the Phillies coming out on top of a see-saw affair in Game 2 of their NLDS showdown with the Mets. But what helped make the scene even more unforgettable was the setting, one that separated itself thanks to the intensity brought by those in attendance at Citizens Bank Park. After the game, Bradfo caught u...

Alex Verdugo epitomizes who powerful a good postseason can be, with a few weeks turning around an uncomfortable regular season narrative. The Yankees outfielder has gotten off to a great start in his bid to use the playoffs to change some perception heading into his free agency, excelling both on the field and in the postgame press conference ... which we highlight in this Baseball Isn't Boring on...

In this world of great stories of MLB players finally finding their path to success, Luke Weaver is one of the better tales this season. The Yankees closer sat down with Bradfo to reflect on his path, which has gone from first-round pick to bouncing from the Cardinals, to the Diamondbacks, to the Royals, to the Reds, to the Mariners before finally landing in New York. And it has been this season w...

Gibby is back, and it's perfect timing. Mets bench coach John Gibbons returns to sit down with Bradfo, this time offering some valuable insight and perspective when it comes to exactly how New York is managing this late-season road run, which most recently resulted in a Game 1 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Between the behind-the-scenes stories, and Gibby's explanations on what makes...

The Mets just keep on rolling, this time walking into the toughest postseason place to play in the history of baseball - Citizens Bank Park - and claiming a come-from-behind Game 1 win over the Phillies. We caught up to J.D. Martinez and Francisco Lindor for their immediate reaction to this wild ride New York finds itself on.

Royals reliever John Schreiber is back on the podcast, this time living life as a key part of a postseason bullpen. Bradfo sits down with Schreiber in the visitors dugout at Yankee Stadium to reflect on his path to this point, talk of stories from the Kansas City bullpen (including its own quiz show), and the perfectly executed post-series celebration. It's a key conversation with a key piece of t...

Bradfo catches up with Royals Outfielder Hunter Renfroe to discuss the Royals playoff run so far and how it compares to his time with the Red Sox in 2021

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, returns as the "What Happened To..." series, where Reece reconvenes with the original 30 team representatives to get their take on what exactly happened to their team so far this season... continues with Orioles Fanatic, writer for Bars...

Eric Hosmer is riding high these days. Not only has his podcast 'Diggin' Deep' caught fire thanks to the passion and expertise he is passing on after 13 seasons in the big leagues, but now he finds himself as an expert in all things postseason. It just so happens that Hosmer is the perfect guy to talk about two teams, two markets and two fan bases which are feeling pretty good about themselves rig...

Former Guardians Manager Terry Francona sits down with BIB Contributor and Host Of 'Pitch And Moan' Courtney Finnicum to discuss Guardians dominant 2024 campaign, upcoming playoff matchup, and the success of Stephen Vogt in his first season as Terry's successor

Bradfo is joined by the Play Tessie guys - Sammy and Gordo - to identify which players currently participating in the postseason might emerge a few weeks from now at least a little bit richer. Yes, it is the weird dynamic of teams giving free agents bigger contracts because of just a few weeks of excellence in October. The guys dive into the best candidates this time around to make a fortune off p...

Phillies Manager Rob Thomson meets with the Philadelphia and National Media to discuss their preparation for the NLDS including their intersquad game, health updates, and much more!

There is nothing like a song to help serve as the rallying cry or motivational mantra for a contending team. For the Mets, that has undoubtedly become 'OMG', the song put out by infielder Jose Iglesias. Bradfo catches up with Iglesias to get the behind-the-scenes story of how it all came together, while also revealing a little bit of breaking news when it comes to the tune's next evolution. It's t...

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, returns as the "What Happened To..." series, where Reece reconvenes with the original 30 team representatives to get their take on what exactly happened to their team so far this season... Continues with Tigers Fanatic and co-host of th...

Day 1 of the 2024 postseason was full of dominant starting pitching performances, with Tarik Skubal, Corbin Burnes, Cole Ragans and Michael King all offering the images of aces. But can one of them do it all the way through a postseason? Bradfo catches up with Tampa Bay pitching coach Kyle Snyder and Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen to explore the art of taking on the responsibility and workload th...

Giants President Greg Johnson, Manager Bob Melvin, and New President Of Baseball Operations Buster Posey meet with the San Francisco and National Media to discuss his hiring, why they chose to move on from Farhan Zaidi, their plans for this offseason, and much more

Bradfo catches up with Jarren Duran, who had a Top-10 MVP kind of season with the Red Sox. Not only did he put up some of the best numbers in the American League, but he also played in all but two games this season. But it was the absence in those two games - due to a suspension - that served as one of the lessons Duran learned along the way. The outfielder talks about how he viewed his evolution,...

The AL Central became the tale of 2 teams in 2024, the Guardians became contenders and the White Sox lost 121 games, the most in MLB history. In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by Longtime MLB manager Terry "Tito" Francona to discuss his appreciation for the job Stephen Vogt has done after taking over for him as Guardians manager, the White Sox historically bad season and Jerry...

Producer Evan joins Bradfo to discuss the craziness that was Game 1 of the Mets/Braves doubleheader that saw the Mets get a 8-7 Win in Atlanta

With his first season with the Red Sox in the books, outfielder Tyler O'Neill can now look forward to what awaits this offseason and his first foray into free agency. Bradfo talks with O'Neill about how he views his 2024 campaign, and how he is approaching free agency - and a possible return to the Red Sox.

Kenley Jansen is back on the podcast, and this time there is a lot to talk about. The closer joins Bradfo to offer his first interview since leaving the Red Sox after being placed on the injured list. Jansen explains exactly what happened in his last week with the Sox and why he headed home before season's end. There is also reflection on his time in Boston, details regarding the injury that led h...