Baseball Isn’t Boring

The postseason buzz was back thanks to the Guardians' unforgettable win over the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS. But that doesn't mean there aren't some other things to get to. Bradfo catches up with Dodgers outfielder - and free agent-to-be - Teoscar Hernandez on how he is approaching another round of offseason chaos. He also sits down with Dodgers executive Josh Byrnes, who offers great perspecti...

The inaugural episode of the newest Baseball Isn't Boring spinoff show is here... West Coast Bias With Alonso Sarinana! Alonso sits down with Producer Evan to discuss the insanely entertaining ALCS Game 3 that saw a Guardians walkoff on a David Fry Home Run, while also recapping and diving deep into the NLCS series which appears to be nearing it's resolution...

Bradfo sits down with Dodgers Reliever Evan Phillips to discuss his adjustment in role throughout the season, how the Dodgers bullpen has become so dominant, his anti-Halloween costume/mascot take, and much more!

The Dodgers' No. 1 starter heading into the postseason was supposed to be All-Star Tyler Glasnow. But when the starter came down with an elbow injury in August they had to adjust course. Now Los Angeles is weaving its way through the National League Championship Series down a top of the rotation pitcher, while Glasnow is left taking it from outside the active roster. He joins Bradfo to talk about...

The Dodgers relievers did it again, this time allowing just one hit and no runs over five innings in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. In Los Angeles' eight postseason games this go-round, its relievers haven't given up a run in six of them while pitching seven more innings than their starters. So it seemed logical to get the what's what from two key members of the bullpen, Ryan B...

Bradfo catches up with former NJ Governor and member of the Mets Board of Directors, Chris Christie to discuss his love for baseball, his love for the Mets, and much more

Mets bench coach John Gibbons is back with Bradfo, this time smack dab in the middle of the National League Championship Series. Gibby explains what life is like in the Mets' dugout, while offering up a very pointed opinion on how teams (with the exception of the Mets) are rarely letting their starters see more than four innings throughout this postseason.

It's been quite a season - and career - for Michael Kopech. The former first-round pick has landed in a good spot, as one of the postseason's most important relievers with the Dodgers. But getting to this point, where he is pumping 102 mph on baseball's biggest stage, has been an evolution. It's a journey and existence Kopech is open and honest about when sitting down with Bradfo. And to top off a...

Bradfo catches up with Cleveland GM Mike Chernoff to get an executive's view on life in the postseason, Stephen Vogt's first season at the helm, and much more!

So far this postseason, the Guardians haven't had a single starting pitcher go as many as five innings. Yet they still managed to beat the Tigers in the ALDS, while sitting at Game 2 against the Yankees in the ALCS. Bradfo caught up with a man who helped guide more than a few postseason runs - while serving as pitching coach for six Cy Young Award winners - Carl Willis to have him explain how Clev...

There are kinds of perspectives this time of year, as we approach identifying the two participants in this season's World Series. Shane Bieber has a unique view of life these days. The former Cy Young Award winner sits down with Bradfo to reflect on how he has evolved over the past year, having to spent the majority of this season on the sidelines due to Tommy John surgery. Whether it's talking ab...

Bradfo and Play Tessie's Gordo sit down with Red Sox Pitcher Lucas Giolito to get Giolito's recruiting pitch to his Harvard Westlake High School teammate Max Fried, his plans for Halloween, and much more

It's always good to just sit down and have a conversation that might seems like a few minutes, but ultimately is a pretty lengthy get-together. That's exactly the case with Bradfo, Gordo (Play Tessie) and Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito. The guys catch up with the Red Sox pitcher to talk about Netflix, the excellence of the postseason, recruiting Lucas' former high school teammate Max Fried, life as...

With the Yankees set to host the Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series in the Bronx Monday night, Anthony Volpe and Carlos Rodon took to the podium to offer their thoughts of what has transpired - including via social media - and how they viewed what lays ahead.

Lucy Burdge of Bet MGM and BetQL is back to give you some last-minute advice when it comes to which teams to take to the bank when it comes to the American League and National League Championship Series. Lucy joins Bradfo to break down all the teams, games and odds. There is also some very scientific talk regarding Lucy's Grimace outfit and her promise if the Mets make the World Series.

While many believe the likes of Grimace or Jose Iglesias' song 'OMG' were the springboards for the Mets' run of success this season, J.D. Martinez told Bradfo it was something entirely different: It was a team meeting. J.D. explains how one get-together changed the fortunes of a Mets team that looked hopeless to begin the season but has evolved into one of baseball's best stories.

Actor and Phillies superfan Ellen Adair is back on the podcast, this time with perhaps the most powerful and insightful reflection on a season many believed ended far too soon. Ellen joins Bradfo to reflect on the complicated 2024 Phillies season, which many believed would end with a World Series title but instead was cut short by the red-hot Mets. It is an homage to some great moments - including...

The spiciest game of the postseason thus far will undoubtedly be the tilt between the Padres and Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Division Series Friday night. It's a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with Alonso Sarinana to get a perspective on the two teams' fan bases, attitudes and overall vibes in what figures to be an electric setting at Dodger Stadium.

Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza meets with the New York and National Media to discuss their preparation for the NLCS including reflection on NLDS, health/roster updates, and much more!

The two New York teams are now officially one step away from the World Series, with the likes of LA, San Diego, Cleveland and Detroit needing one more game to determine their fate. We look how this postseason has been different, with bullpens taking center stage. Bradfo also sits down with catcher Kevin Plawecki, who has a unique perspective on some pretty important subjects - being employed by th...

On a recent Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow stated that the team's front office would be more aggressive and decisive this offseason. Appearing on the Morning Jab in Portland, Maine, Bradfo explains his take on that comment and how he sees this all-important Hot Stove Season going for the Red Sox. He also also offers his tribute to the late Luis Tiant.

Bella Geskos catches up with Giants Top Prospect Bryce Eldridge to discuss his journey from Single-A to Triple-A this season as a 19-year old, look forward to upcoming play in the Arizona Fall League, his love of the Baltimore Ravens, and much more!

It's another episode of Wasabi Hot Tech, with Bradfo using the platform this time to catch up with Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham. Abraham explains how technology this offseason to help guide the Sox' minor leaguers, while also identifying some of the advances in tech that have already been difference-makers. Abraham also offers an important update on how his team - and other clubs - are hand...

There was only one way to do the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast after a day of four postseason games: For Bradfo and Julian McWilliams it was taking a really hard look at what happened, and what will happen. The Mets are moving on, while the Yankees, Tigers, Padres and Dodgers are all one win away from advancing. It's crazy, and we're here for all of it. There are plenty of predictions, and even mo...

Royals closer Lucas Erceg joins Bradfo to reflect on a memorable path to become one of the postseason's most important pitchers. Erceg reveals how he had to ditch the dream of becoming Major League Baseball's next great two-way player to finally realize his potential as a pitcher. It's an open and honest conversation about how some players' path to excellence is often lined with the unexpected.