Baseball Isn’t Boring

On the day teams can finally make offers to 25-year-old free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Bradfo catches up with Lance Brozdowski of the Marquee Network to take a deep into what we're dealing with with the righty hurler. The good. The bad. The unknown. It is the most level-headed, in-depth breakdown of Yamamoto you will find. And as a bonus, Brozdowski also offers analysis on another free age...

Phillies President Of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, GM Sam Fuld, and newly re-signed Aaron Nola meets with the Philadelphia and National Media to discuss his contract, decision to re-sign with the Phillies, what convinced him to come back, and who the Phillies are looking to add as the offseason rolls on

Within the lengthy conversation between Bradfo and White Sox senior pitching consultant Brian Bannister was the thought process behind Chicago's dealing of pitcher Aaron Bummer to the Braves in exchange for Michael Soroka, Jared Shuster, Braden Shewmake, Nicky Lopez and Riley Gowens. Bannister goes into detail when it comes to what the White Sox saw in some of the trade's key pieces, while explain...

What is the most unappreciated pitch in baseball? What is the thing that should make Japanese pitchers attractive to major league teams? How did the White Sox' trade of Aaron Bummer come about? And why Andrew Bailey is going to be a perfect fit in Boston. We have all that and more with Bradfo once again sitting down with White Sox senior pitching advisor Brian Bannister. If you want to be educated...

In another excellent episode of WBC Central, Shawn Spradling sits down with one of the most-talked about managers in the World Baseball Classic - and a candidate for the skipper's position with the Padres - Benji Gil. The guys reflect on the electric month of March, Gil's path to this point and how he views this latest potential opportunity. Gil is a guy to get to know and that's exactly what this...

Step into the world of baseball greatness as  Liam Skiffington  of STAT (Saturday's Think About This) sits down with the iconic Billy Wagner, widely regarded as the greatest left handed closer in baseball history. With an impressive 68.1% of votes last year, the 2024 Hall of Fame ballot could be the moment Wagner solidifies his legacy. Liam and Billy engage in a captivating dialogue about Wagner's...

Bradfo and Alex Speier reunite to offer the best MVP voting breakdown you are going to find, with Alex explaining in detail why he voted like he did.

On the day the first real trade is made - with Aaron Bummer going to the Braves - we have so much to talk about. Bradfo catches up with The Godfather, Joe Kelly, to go behind the scenes of the chaos at his house, how he is viewing free agency and how much it is going to cost Shohei Ohtani for No. 17 if both land with the Dodgers. Bradfo and Alex Speier also reunite to offer the best MVP voting bre...

Former Mets GM Zack Scott - now of Four Rings Sports Solutions - had a lot of fascinating takes on the state of baseball, offering his thoughts on Brian Cashman's rant on analytics, how teams are approaching this new world of information, and why Carlos Mendoza is a really, really good hire for New York. And then there was his revelations when it came to the 2021 Trade Deadline deal involving Javy...

Former Mets general manager Zack Scott - who now runs Four Rings Sports Solutions - joins Bradfo to dive into his experiences working for the Red Sox, Mets and now for a variety of organizations from all kinds of sports. There is talk of team-building, the controversy that surrounds the analytical world of baseball these days, his thoughts on the Mets new manager, and some behind-the-scenes revela...

Gerrit Cole was the best pitcher in baseball this season. It's why the Yankees starter is the perfect guy to reflect on what pitching in the major leagues has been like this season. Bradfo sat down with Cole to get his thoughts on how the world of baseball has changed over the last few months, with some incredible insight into a subtle reason why hitters might have an unexpected advantage. If you...

Twenty-two-year old RHP Konsta Kurikka joins Shawn Spradling on WBC Central to share about his journey from Pesäpallo to baseball. Konsta started playing baseball 2 years ago, and his journey has already taken him to Finland, Spain, Germany, Australia, the USA, and the UAE. Drafted by the Abu Dhabi Falcons, he sets his sights on playing in the inaugural Baseball United Showcase next week.

Mets President Of Baseball Operations David Stearns and New Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza meet with the New York and National Media to discuss his hiring, what getting the Mets job means to him, why he believes that he will succeed in New York, and much much more

Aaron Nola is fortunate. Not only is he fortunate that he is coming off a really solid season with the 2023 Phillies, cruising through the postseason until running into the juggernaut Diamondbacks. But he is also fortunate that one of his biggest fans is so knowledgable and passionate about the great game of baseball. It's why actor Ellen Adair - the star of the recently-released movie 'Herd' - is...

While at the recent GM Meetings, Bradfo caught up with Oakland general manager David Forst to reflect on two people currently in the MLB spotlight: Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and free agent pitcher Sonny Gray. Forst witnessed the beginnings for each man, having a front row seat to the kind of potential that has led them to their current achievements. It's a good look back at both...

Cubs President Of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer and New Cubs Manager Craig Counsell meet with the Chicago and National Media to discuss his hiring, why they chose to move on from David Ross, why Craig felt like Chicago was a good fit, and much much more

Alex Verdugo of the Red Sox and the Yankees' Gleyber Torres are two of the hottest names on the MLB trade market, with both players entering the final season of their contracts. The Who Says No guys - also now hosts of the 'Play Tessie' podcast - join Bradfo to propose some very intriguing deals including the outfielder and second baseman. Let the offseason conversation heat up.

Karan Patel - the very first overall pick in the Baseball United - joins Shawn Spradling for the latest WBC Central. The 26-year-old had been the first player of Indian descent to be selected in the MLB Draft, having been taken by the White Sox in the seventh round in 2019. Patel talks about his journey, which includes the fascinating morphing of his cricket and baseball careers. Shawn and Karan a...

In this episode of "STAT,"  Liam Skiffington  sits down with Bruce Maxwell to discuss the pivotal moment when he took a knee during the national anthem. Gain insights into the backlash he encountered, his blackballing from MLB, and Maxwell's reflections on the choices he made. Discover how he channels his experiences into mentoring the next generation of baseball players.

Dylan Cease joins Bradfo to give his outlook and insight when it comes to what happened on the baseball field in 2023 and how he is approaching 2024.

When two sports collide it can lead to the most interesting conversations, which is exactly happened when Bradfo and comedian Reece Green were joined by White Sox ace Dylan Cease and disc golf legend Paul McBeth. The group takes a deep dive into one of Cease's other passions - disc golf - surfacing the stories that brought him together with McBeth and continue to launch the duo's unique endeavors....

With all the new chief decision-makers entering the world of Major League Baseball front offices, it's always a good time to reflect on what becoming the new guy is like for those who have lived that life. Bradfo is joined by Pirates general manager Ben Cherington, who offers insight into his first introduction to the job both in Boston and Pittsburgh.

New Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow meets with the media again on the final day of the GM Meetings to further discuss the Red Sox approach to this offseason and answers questions from the Boston media

On the final day of the GM Meetings in Arizona, Bradfo catches up with Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen to get the story behind the story when it came to his Baseball Isn't Boring-induced World Series superstition and an update on whether or not he is, indeed, retiring from the podcast. We also talk to chief decision-makers Ben Cherington (Pirates), Peter Bendix (Marlins) and Dave Dombrowski (Phillies)...

Phillies POBO Dave Dombrowski meets with the media on the second day of the GM Meetings to discuss the Phillies approach to this offseason, announce that Bryce Harper will be the Phillies First Baseman moving forward, and answers questions from the national media