Baseball Isn’t Boring

Matt Spiegel of 670 the Score in Chicago is back on the podcast with Bradfo, this time to reflect on a memorable day in Cubs history, when Alex Bregman decided to make Wrigley Field his home. How much of a surprise was this? Why did the Cubs do it? Where did the Red Sox go wrong? What now? It's all answered in another outstanding visit by the key voices in Chicago sports.

The Cubs aren't fooling around. First, it was trading for Edward Cabrera, and now it is signing Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal. So, what does it mean for the Cubs? What does it mean to the teams - particularly the Red Sox - who didn't get him? What does it mean to Scott Boras? There is a lot to pick through when it comes to this free agent news, and Bradfo is here for all of it.

Pedro Martinez swung by the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show to bring his always-entertaining insight and passion. This time, after revealing how gardening improved his play, Pedro details his approach toward hitters he knew he had to take revenge against. By the end of the conversation, you can understand why this guy is among the best of the best when talking about the great game of baseball.

Payton Tolle is back, this time making an appearance at the Red Sox's fanfest at Fenway Park. As was the case in his appearance on the podcast earlier this offseason, Tolle offered strong evidence that he might be the most entertaining interview in all of baseball.

Christian Arroyo has seen and experienced plenty through his baseball life. He was a first-round pick. He has played for four big league teams. He almost retired one year ago. And now he finds himself getting another shot, this time with the New York Mets. It has been a fascinating journey with plenty of lessons along the way. Arroyo joins Bradfo to discuss it all as he gets ready for his next big...

Broadcasting is a different world these days, but the one thing that remains the same is the joy we gain from the unique voices of the game. And there was nobody more unique than the legendary Harry Caray. Harry's grandson, Chip, joined Courtney Finnicum for another episode of 'Pitch and Moan' to talk about a variety of broadcasting-related subjects, including how Harry would have handled living i...

In his latest appearance on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, free agent pitcher Michael Kopech took time to reflect on the unforgettable Game 7 in last season's World Series. He takes us behind the scenes to see how the bench-clearing incident changed the vibe, and shares stories from the Dodgers dugout as the Game 7 drama unfolded. To listen to the entire conversation, click here.

Chip Caray has had a fascinating life and career. Some of it is thanks to his roots, including a grandfather (Harry Caray) and a father (Skip Caray) who were broadcasting icons. And there is also Chip's own unique path and perspective. The voice of the Cardinals joins Courtney Finnicum for the first 'Pitch and Moan' of the new year, getting opinions and analysis on all corners of the broadcasting...

Bradfo joins Rich Keefe, Ryan Davey, & Lucas Giolito to review Marty Supreme. Spoiler-free to start before going full spoilers. What did they think of the movie? Is it one of the best of the year? Is Timothee Chalamet a must watch, regardless of the movie, actor? And so much more!

One of our favorites at Baseball Isn't Boring, pitcher Michael Kopech, makes his return to the podcast, this time smack dab in the middle of his first foray as a free agent. Michael joins Bradfo to offer next-level insight into what happened that night in Toronto when the Dodgers won another World Series championship, while also sharing his perspective on how he is riding the wave of this offseaso...

Take a step back and look at every division in baseball and one thing that will jump out: The American League East is going to be really, really tough. As part of Bradfo's conversation with Ryan Ripken, the guys take a deep dive into the group of teams, ranking them heading into the new year. To listen to the guys' entire conversation, click here.

Ryan Ripken has landed in a good spot, host of the popular 'Ryan Ripken Show' and owner of 'Ryan Ripken Media'. But the path to get to this point has been an interesting one. The son of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken joined Bradfo to talk about his evolution, from being in the spotlight as a young baseball player to deciding it was time to move on, and, ultimately, life behind the microphone. It's a fas...

As part of their wide-ranging free agent conversation, Bradfo and Producer Evan take a look at which teams have the most pressure on them actually to do something substantial before spring training. Evan rattles off his Top 5. Spoiler: He is getting nervous about his Mets. To listen to the entire conversation, click here.

One of the most memorable dust-ups in MLB history came in 2019 when Amir Garrett took on the entire Pirates team, charging Pittsburgh's dugout from the mound while a member of the Reds. Bradfo caught up with Amir to talk about his perspective on that moment, surfacing lessons learned and the motivation behind it. There is also a bigger picture conversation to come out of the moment, one that has t...

We wait, and wait, and wait some more. So, while we wait for the offseason to truly kick into high gear Producer Evan and Bradfo are taking stock of what exactly we're dealing with when it comes to the Hot Stove season. The guys are ranking both the best bargains still available and which teams (and their fan bases) seem the most desperate. There are also some guesses about where the most prominen...

With the Baseball Isn't Boring 'Best Shape Of My Life Club' in full swing, it seemed like a good time to reflect on an inspirational story about finding fitness. Red Sox manager Alex Cora joined Bradfo to reflect on why he decided to try and start running, how he managed to keep moving forward and what it has meant to him. It's some excellent motivation for all those just diving into changing thei...

Newly-hired Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes joined Bradfo to talk about the past, present and future. Of course, if you're going to talk about the past you can't dismiss the stories behind the stories when it comes to notable transactions. In this case, Byrnes reflects on drafting Dustin Pedroia, trading Nomar Garciaparra, and targeting Mookie Betts. To listen to the entire podcast with the th...

Josh Byrnes has experienced plenty in Major League Baseball. Two stints as general manager, in San Diego and Arizona, after serving as Theo Epstein's right-hand man when breaking the Curse in Boston. And, for the past 11 seasons, Josh has been an integral part of the Dodgers' success. Now he has his next challenge: Serving as GM for the Colorado Rockies. Byrnes joins Bradfo to reflect on his journ...

The Blue Jays have struck again, this time winning the bidding war for third baseman Kazuma Okamoto via a four-year, $60 million deal. It's another example that between money and perception, Toronto is one of baseball's most desirable landing spots for free agents. So, what does it all mean for both the Blue Jays and the rest of the MLB offseason? Bradfo breaks it a down, analyzing Okamoto's fit w...

Amir Garrett is evolving. The 33-year-old pitcher joins Bradfo to look back at lessons learned over his seven-year big league career, defining moments along the way, and how he is preparing to get his next chance in Major League Baseball. It's a fascinating look at a pitcher who has seen a lot and is ready to see a whole lot more.

With the signing of Tatsuya Imai to a contract half of what many projected, it got Bradfo thinking: Maybe teams are innovative enough to wait out the free agent market? Or, this is a perfect time to be aggressive while every other team is slow-playing free agency. He joins Chris Scheim on WEEI to talk about the state of free agency and what we should expect going forward.

It's that time of year, where players post videos of themselves all over social media to hype their fan bases and set the stage for the familiar refrain: 'I'm in the best shape of my life.' Well, we want to bring the baseball world together on this narrative. Bradfo is joined by Alex 'Newsletter Wiggz' Wiggetman to talk about the BIB campaign that allows everyone and anyone to be part of the 'Base...

Another top free agent has come off the board with Houston agreeing to a three-year, $54 million deal for Tatsuya Imai, that includes opt-outs after each season. So, what should we make of it? Bradfo has an instant reaction, which incorporates how we should view this offseason's starting pitching market. Spoiler: Finding big deals might be hard to come by this Hot Stove season.

For a fourth straight year, the podcast is ringing in the flipping of the calendar with a New Year's Bash featuring Courtney Finnicum ('Pitch and Moan') and Bradfo. The duo reflects on 2025 while surfacing a few wishful thoughts for 2026. There is also, of course, a guide to how one should go about celebrating the big beginning of the new year. It's always a good time, and this is no exception.

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 #1 where Bradfo was joined by Red Sox Legend Dustin Pedroia to discuss his favorite trash talking story, his case to make the MLB Hall Of Fame, and much more!