Baseball Isn’t Boring

2025 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, continuing at Episode #9 where Bradfo was joined by Twins Ace Joe Ryan to discuss surfing, pitching, and most importantly, his INSANE 30-inches of vertical break sweeper, and much more!

Every year on the podcast, we select at least one (and sometimes more than one) pick to click, identifying players who are poised for breakout seasons. Tanner Houck. Joe Ryan. A few rode the BIB wave to great things. Bradfo is back with another candidate: New Astros pitcher Mike Burrows. The 26-year-old starter returns to the podcast after three years to offer insight into his recent trade and how...

Bradfo is back on with the 'Gashouse Gang' guys on KMOX, this time to talk about the latest trade between the Red Sox and Cardinals that sent Willson Contreras to Boston. How good is Hunter Dobbins? Who are these minor leaguers included in the deal? Who won the trade? It's a worthwhile reunion.

Newest Met Jorge Polanco and translator Alan Suriel met with the New York media to discuss signing with the Mets, how it came about, his thoughts on the Mets roster, and much more!

2025 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, starting at Episode #10 where Bradfo was joined by Longtime MLB Reliever Daniel Bard to discuss his decision to walk away from the game, the heart wrenching story behind it, and much more!

The founders of Baseball Isn't Boring are back together on their podcast and the latest reunion doesn't disappoint. It starts with reflecting on the year anniversary of their BIB tattoos, but then gets into some meaty issues. Joe's take on Tyler Austin's return to the United States. The pitcher's proclamation regarding his future as a big leaguer. And the announcement regarding a pretty big campai...

Bradfo and Pat Brown (Play Tessie) convene for some instant reaction to another big trade between the Red Sox and Cardinals, this one sending Willson Contreras to Boston in exchange for Hunter Dobbins and a pair of minor league pitchers.

With Munetaka Murakami now having picked his team, agreeing to a two-year deal with the White Sox, it's time to turn our attention to one of the primary people who will be coaching him, Chicago hitting coach Derek Shomon. As part of the latest 'Pitch and Moan' with Courtney Finnicum, Shomon explained how he plans on going about guiding the Sox hitters, who now include the power-hitting lefty from...

Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline is back, once again making us smarter baseball fans. Sam joins Bradfo to take a deep dive into all these minor leaguers who were just part of a flurry of trades, most of which involved the Rays. So, what was Tampa Bay actually doing? Is this gamble by the Rays going to pay off? Sam offers expert analysis of the level of talent actually landing in Tampa and how we should...

In his most recent appearance on the podcast, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo expertly offered insight into how the dynamic between a big league manager and his front office works. To listen to the entire episode, click here.

With Jake Mangum now a member of the Pirates after being part of a three-team trade, it's a great time to revisit the conversation with the outgoing outfielder. There is talk of college baseball, podcasts and Mangum's unique family history.

Michael King met with the San Diego media to discuss re-signing with the Padres, how it came about, his thoughts on the Padres roster, and much more!

Almost three years before Mike Burrows became a key part of a three-team trade that landed him in Houston, the pitcher joined Bradfo and Rich Hill to execute a real-time mentoring from one veteran to one then-minor leaguer. It's a great time to re-listen to that podcast, which set the stage a wild three years for the kid from Connecticut.

Bradfo sits down with DBacks Manager Torey Lovullo discusses his mindset, approach, and pitch for potential free agents (like Corbin Burnes last offseason) to come to Arizona and join the DBacks

The manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks is back! Torey Lovullo is reunited with Bradfo for another wildly entertaining podcast. This time, the guys are talking about shoe deals, Zoom recruitment, front-office dynamics, Ketel Marte, and physical fitness. You aren't going to find a better interview with a major league manager than this one.

On the first anniversary of the big day, we reflect on when Joe Kelly and Bradfo met up with the iconic Mister Cartoon to get their 'Baseball Isn't Boring' tattoos to celebrate the Dodgers winning the 2024 World Series. It's one of the most significant moments in the brand's history and should be celebrated.

It seems like a whole new world for the White Sox these days, with a big part of the change coming with some of the new faces in the dugout. One of them is hitting coach Derek Shomon, who is returning home to Chicago to serve on Will Venable's staff. Courtney Finnicum sits down with Derek to discuss his path, approach, and view of the White Sox lineup, which has become intriguing. It's an opportun...

With the Mets signing Luke Weaver to a 2-year-deal to join their bullpen, we felt like their was no better time to bring our sit down with Luke out of the vault to show off his incredible personality and perspective to his new fanbase

Bradfo is back on 92.9 the Game in Atlanta to give his thoughts on the Braves and the moves Alex Anthopoulos has made (and might make). The takeaway? This is a team that might be edging its way back into the World Series conversation.

Alonso is joined by Newsday Mets Beat Writer Laura Albanese to discuss the CHAOTIC start to the Mets offseason, why Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz decided to not return to New York, what the Mets plan to target moving forward, and more!

Harry Welsh, the Twins' major league run prevention coach, joined Bradfo to offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on pitchers who love to dive deep into information and analytics. At the top of Harry's list? Sonny Gray and Joe Ryan. To listen to the entire conversation with Welsh, click here.

Adam Ottavino has some thoughts about the Mets. Some he has already articulated on his 'Baseball and Coffee' show (which got a ton of buzz), and others he was saving for his latest podcast appearance. Thoughts on the clubhouse, Pete Alonso and the front office's approach is all part of this BIB on the Go. To listen to the entire conversation between Adam and Bradfo, click here.

There are so many elements of game-planning and coaching that baseball fans might not be aware of. That's why you must listen to Bradfo's sit-down with the Twins' major league run prevention coordinator, Harry Welsh, to understand better how the pieces are put together when it comes to teams getting ready for every single game. It's a conversation that will make you a better baseball fan.

Bradfo is back with the 'Gashouse Gang' guys on KMOX, this time to talk about the Cardinals' latest acquisition - starting pitcher Dustin May. There is also some Chaim Bloom talk, while diving into where baseball is going when it comes to the wild world of analytics.

As part of his latest appearance on the podcast, Adam Ottavino ('Baseball and Coffee') offers insight into the player and the person the Orioles are getting in Pete Alonso. Was he undervalued? Why is he such a difference-maker? How unique a player is he? It's all discussed, along with Adam's WBC plans. To listen to the entire conversation, click here.