Baseball Isn’t Boring

Bradfo catches up with MLB Network Radio Host Mike Ferrin to discuss the greatness of the Winter Meetings, talking to the the decision makers, baseball rivalries, and much more!

Ryan Mittleman has seen and experienced a lot in his 20 years with the Blue Jays, most recently landing in the role of Vice President of Player Personnel. It's why he is the perfect guest for the podcast, offering insight into how the Jays organization has evolved to its current state. Making it to Game 7 of the World Series was when many opened their eyes to what the Blue Jays were doing, but the...

With Hall of Fame voting in full swing, one name that is on the ballot, Dustin Pedroia, has been getting a lot of mentions on the podcast. Part of the conversation has been the former second baseman's deserved candidacy. But there have also been plenty of stories brought to light showing exactly how unique Pedroia was both on and off the field. The latest comes from his former teammate, Ryan Demps...

With the recent back-and-forth involving Sonny Gray's time with the Yankees and his current status as a member of the Red Sox, it was a good time for Ryan Dempster and Bradfo to talk about the importance of rivalries in baseball. Spoiler: In this day and age of the game, there needs to be more of them. To listen to the entire conversation between the MLB Network analyst and our host, click here.

So, what is it like at the winter meetings for GMs and baseball executives as free agent offers and trade proposals are flying all about? Former Royals GM and current Rangers executive Dayton Moore returns to the podcast to discuss the dynamic with Bradfo, offering insight into what really happens behind all those closed doors.

Devin Williams met with the New York media to discuss signing with the Mets, how it came about, his thoughts on pitching in the 8th inning if Edwin Diaz is re-signed, and much more!

Certain people in the baseball world bring a smile to your face. Ryan Dempster is one of them. The former big leaguer and current MLB Network staple rejoins Bradfo to talk about the need for more personality in the big leagues, more rivalries (like the one resurfacing with the Red Sox and Yankees), and the need for Dustin Pedroia stories. There also some very real WBC talk from somebody who lived...

Bradfo sits down with longtime MLB pitcher and current Custom Cleats Owner Jeremy Guthrie to discuss his story, how he got into the custom cleat game, how the cleat game in baseball has evolved, and more!

Logan Kreske has already experienced his fair share of baseball glory, reaching Div. 1 collegiate baseball with Wichita State before playing Independent League ball. But now, he is gaining a whole new level of notoriety... for throwing baseballs over his neighbor's roof. For more than three weeks, Kreske has been trying to throw baseballs over a house and into a bucket while documenting it on his...

Bradfo caught up with new Rockies GM Josh Byrnes during the Dodgers playoff run last year to discuss his journey through baseball, the 2024 Dodgers team, and more!

It's always a good time when Bradfo gets together with Kevin Frandsen of MLB Network Radio and the Nationals' broadcasts, and this podcast is no exception. The guys reflect on their respective experiences at the World Series, the aftermath, and what it has meant to what could be an emerging powerhouse in Toronto. The former big leaguer also takes a stab at where he thinks the big free agents are g...

Devin Williams has found a new team in an old city, signing on with the Mets to become a high-leverage reliever for Carlos Mendoza's team. It's why it is a great time to resurface a conversation Bradfo had with Williams about one of the most unique pitches in baseball - the 'Airbender' changeup. It's a fascinating look at a fascinating pitch.

Sonny Gray met with the Boston media to discuss his trade to the Boston Red Sox, how it came about, what he is looking forward to, and much more!

Katie Woo, who expertly covers the Cardinals for The Athletic, joins Bradfo to talk about her journalistic journey (which started with responding to a sign on the side of a bus), an ever-evolving life in sports media, and what exactly it was, and is, like covering Sonny Gray. There is also some extraordinary Winter Meetings explaining, both on the event itself and what exactly might happen next we...

Bradfo sat down with new Mets pitcher Robert Stock to discuss the adjustments he's made over his career and specifically in the past year to make himself desirable despite minimal MLB opportunities and success

With the starting pitching market starting to move, we felt it was a great time to resurface Bradfo's latest sit-down with someone we consider the preeminent bounce back candidate in baseball.

Baseball has been finding valuable pitchers in all shapes, sizes, and ages—case in point: Robert Stock. The 36-year-old righty has seen his incredible journey, which began as the highest-ranked amateur catcher in the country 16 years ago, continue thanks to a recently signed minor league deal with the Mets. Stock joins Bradfo to talk about how information, analytics, and curiosity have allowed him...

Former Blue Jays general manager and Mets executive J.P. Ricciardi is back on the podcast, this time offering awesome insight into what it is like for a GM to get ready for and then go to the Winter Meetings. J.P. joins Bradfo to reflect on how news and information is circulated throughout the industry, what a front office does leading into those days of living in a hotel suite and how clubs actua...

After more than 10 seasons as an MLB pitcher, Dominic Leone has now moved on to the art of content creation. But when did he know it was time to make that transition? As part of Leone's conversation with Bradfo, the former reliever shares a powerful story about the moment he realized his days as a baseball player were over. To listen to the entire podcast with Leone, click here.

It's getting to be about that time when we start thinking not only about who will be participating in the World Baseball Classic but also about how they will be preparing for the out-of-the-ordinary timeline. In his most recent conversation with Daniel Bard, a member of the 2023 Team USA WBC team, Bradfo gets some insight into how one prepares to pitch meaningful games in early March and why such...

With the big news breaking just before Thanksgiving that Dylan Cease will be joining the Toronto Blue Jays on a seven-year contract, we felt it was a great time to resurface Bradfo's latest sit-down with someone we consider one of the most fascinating players in Major League Baseball.

Dominic Leone had a memorable career as a baseball player, going from Clemson to pro ball, where he pitched in the big leagues for 10 years. But now Leone is retired and moving on to his next challenge - content creation. The affable former big league hurler joins Bradfo to reflect on his decision to move on from playing baseball to jumping on social media to keep the baseball fires burning. It's...

There is simply nobody better in the world of baseball to capture the spirit of Thanksgiving than Daniel Bard. That's why Bradfo is catching up with the recently-retired pitcher for a second straight year to reflect on how baseball allows us to give thanks in so many ways (even when we don't realize it). For instance, Bard highlights how and why those Blue Jays will look back at 2025 with such gra...

Brandon Nimmo met with the Texas/New York media to discuss his shocking trade to the New York Mets, how it came about, what he is looking forward to, and much more!

Things are looking up for the White Sox, and now Chris Murphy is going to get a chance to experience the possible resurgence of Will Venable's team. In the latest edition of 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum catches up with the lefty pitcher who was just traded to the White Sox from the Red Sox. It's a conversation that offers some great insight into why Murphy might be a find for Chicago, the s...