Baseball Isn’t Boring

Before Game 1 of the World Series, MLBPA chief Tony Clark met with the media to discuss some significant issues involving today's game, including the ongoing issues with gambling in the game, negotiations with commissioner Rob Manfred, and why more teams can be better than they are.

The Blue Jays' rout of the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series opened some eyes. Maybe Toronto can actually win this thing. If there is a path to a title, the Jays offered a glimpse of it thanks to a unique offensive approach and proven resiliency. Bradfo caught up with three great guys to talk about the dynamic after the Toronto win - Myles Straw, Chris Bassitt and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

Before Game 1 of the World Series, Toronto GM Ross Atkins met with the media at Rogers Centre to answer questions about how this Blue Jays team has been built and his emotions heading into the showdown with the Dodgers.

Mookie Betts has experienced a complicated season, ending with offensive numbers that weren't up to his usual standards. But, between how strong he has finished at the plate and the memorable switch he has made to a new position (shortstop), it is a campaign that should be remembered. So, how will Mookie remember it? He opened up to Bradfo at World Series Media Day about how he views it.

While relievers will likely once again finish the postseason pitching more innings than starters, there does seem to be somewhat of a shift to understanding the importance of starting pitching the playoffs. Three starters who understand the landscape better than most - Chris Bassitt, Tyler Glasnow and Shane Bieber - join Bradfo at World Series Media Day to discuss the topic (along with a few other...

Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman is back on the podcast, this time sitting down with Bradfo at World Series Media Day. The main topic of conversation this time? What might it be like to get the final out of the 2025 season. Hoffman explains how he has watched other relievers get the last out of a World Series, how he envisions the moment, and what it was like to blackout when securing the punctuati...

Alonso Sarinana is back with another edition of West Coast Bias and he is joined by Dodgers Broadcaster Tim Neverett to discuss the upcoming World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. They break down who they expect to stand out, which matchups favor both teams, their series predictions, and more!

We know there are a few members of the Dodgers who have committed to getting Baseball Isn't Boring tattoos if they win the World Series, but how about the Blue Jays? Well, hitting coach David Popkins seems to be a pretty good candidate. Bradfo caught up with Popkins to get a commitment, while also getting into some fascinating talk regarding the unique set of tattoos he already has. There is also...

Blue Jays Manager John Schneider takes to the podium to discuss his journey to the World Series, their past meeting with Ohtani, his Game 1 starter Trey Yesavage, and more!

Some players define their legacy with just a few weeks in October thanks to unforgettable postseason dominance. Josh Beckett has lived that life. The former ace with the Marlins, Red Sox, and Dodgers reunites with Bradfo for an insightful look at his signature moments and how the challenges and tough times were just as impactful for him. It's the kind of entertainment and education that is a perfe...

Angels GM Perry Minasian & Manager Kurt Suzuki met with the LA 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!

Bradfo is joined by former MLB Umpire Jim Joyce to address the behind-the-scenes interworkings of being assigned to umpire the Fall Classic

Both Bradfo and Julian McWilliams (Eye Test/CBS Sports) will be boots on the ground for the World Series. Hence, they have plenty of opinions and analyses regarding the showdown between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. But this podcast has so much more, with Julian telling never-heard-before stories about a player he grew up playing with, Toronto postseason hero George Springer.

As we all brace ourselves for the World Series, it's a great time to take a pause and appreciate a signature moment for the podcast: We have turned three years old. Bradfo is joined by the Baseball Isn't Boring brand's CEO Joe Kelly to reflect on how far BIB has come, while also offering up perspective when it comes to the team he won a World Series title with a year ago, the Dodgers. There is als...

George Springer knows a thing or two about succeeding in the postseason, as his historic home run in Game 7 of the ALCS reminded us. It's why it's a perfect time to resurface the conversation Bradfo had with the Toronto outfielder regarding what it takes to live the life of a successful postseason participant. It's a conversation that should be bottled.

It was a perfect time to have another long conversation with Brock Holt. Why? Well, in part because he knows the feeling Shohei Ohtani experienced when making postseason history, still owning the second-best playoff performance (after Ohtani). He also was on the last team who actually beat the Dodgers in the World Series, living that life in 2018. So, with the World Series matchup now set, we turn...

The Blue Jays are heading to their first World Series since 1993 after beating the Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. The emotions and explanations were on full display after the game with Vlad Guerrero Jr. and John Schneider taking the podium to meet with the media after their big win.

The Mariners came out on the short end of their Game 7 tilt in Toronto, in large part because of the home run by George Springer off Seattle reliever Eduard Bazardo. After the game, M's manager Dan Wilson went into great detail regarding all the decisions he made in his team's one-run loss, including not bringing in closer Andres Munoz against Springer.

Former Red Sox executive and Mets GM Zack Scott - who currently runs the consulting and exec coaching firm 'Four Rings Sports - returns to the podcast to give awesome perspective on lessons learned from the postseason joins Bradfo to discuss the mystery as to why teams don't value winning the World Series more in their analytical thinking

What is it like to come back from a 2-0 deficit in the LCS (as the Blue Jays are on the verge of, and the Diamondbacks managed two years ago)? What are front offices doing while the final two teams are playing? Why are the Dodgers so good? What are the Mariners so unique in dealing with in trades? Who are the D-Backs targeting this offseason? All these questions are answered in Bradfo's latest sit...

The Mariners couldn't close out their best-of-seven ALCS against the Blue Jays and now are being forced to play a winner-take-all Game 7 at Rogers Centre. After the Game 6 loss, Seattle manager Dan Wilson met with the media to explain his moves Sunday night while looking forward to the series final showdown. Also talking after the game was Game 7 starter George Kirby.

When Bradfo had his most recent sit-down with Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto, Seattle was riding high, sitting eight games over .500. And while there was a roller coaster ride after the interview - including three straight losses to the Blue Jays - the perspective was fascinating. It's why, with Dipoto's team on the doorstep of the World Series, it seemed like a great time...

It was the last day of April, and the Blue Jays were two games under .500. That's when Bradfo sat down with Toronto GM Ross Atkins to reflect on his team's journey to that point, and what lies ahead. As we head into the final days of the postseason, it's a great perspective.

So, what exactly is the most important part of hitting when it comes to surviving in the postseason? Is it hitting home runs? Maybe it's simply making contact. Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse joined Bradfo to talk about the dynamic, while also discussing the importance of Alex Bregman and managing a lot of voices within each player's hitting inner circle. T o listen to the entire interview, click...

With the ALCS shifting back to Toronto, and the Mariners needing just one win to advance to the World Series, Seattle manager Dan Wilson and Game 6 starting pitcher Logan Gilbert met with the media at Rogers Centre to preview Sunday's big game.