Baseball Isn’t Boring

The Royals are a fascinating team heading into 2026, having unearthed some next-level young talent while still operating under the leadership of Salvador Perez. Bradfo caught up with KC president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo to talk about Perez, the importance of actually trying to win a World Series, and the quest for another outfield bat.

The Atlanta Braves were busy this past week thanks to one signing and one trade. The signing was actually a re-signing, with closer Raisel Iglesias rejoining the Braves on a one-year, $16 million deal. The trade was for a potential starting shortstop, Mauricio Dubon. Atlanta president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos met with the media to explain the moves and what might be coming this offs...

Just hours after being officially named as the Mets' new pitching coach, Justin Willard joined Bradfo to talk about all things pitching. One topic that continues to be of particular interest in baseball is the obsession with velocity. Willard explains how he views the search for maximum velocity and his perspective on the need for elite starters and relievers. To listen to the entire conversation,...

Dustin Pedroia accomplished the first goal a year ago, remaining on the Hall of Fame ballot with 11.9 percent of the voters casting a vote for the former second baseman. Pedroia is back on the podcast with Bradfo to talk about his candidacy, with our host explaining why he will continue to vote for him. There is also some great golf talk.

Jameson Taillon has experienced a lot since being the second overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft. Ups. Downs. Resurgence. Revelations. All of it has led him to this moment ... reappearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. Taillon joins Bradfo once again, this time to reflect on a memorable 2025 season and postseason, offer insight into the Cubs and Shota Imanaga, share his ever-evolving perspec...

As part of a wildly entertaining conversation with Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle, Bradfo asks the pitcher about how he has been dealing with all the trade rumors. Tolle explained his perspective on all the scuttlebutt, which truly amped up the last trade deadline. To listen to the entire podcast with Tolle, click here.

Payton Tolle was one of a few pitchers from the 2024 MLB Draft class to be counted on to help carry their team to, and through, postseason glory. So, what was the whirlwind like? The Red Sox rookie joined Bradfo for an entertaining and enlightening look at life during that whirlwind 2025 season, with plenty of stories and lessons revealed throughout the conversation. It's always a good time when t...

Bradfo catches up with Mets Pitching Coach Justin Willard to discuss his pitching philosophy, the super powers of Tong, Sproat, McLean, & Senga, and more!

Just before he was officially announced as the new pitching coach of the Mets, Justin Willard sat down with Bradfo for an extensive interview on all things pertinent to the 35-year-old's past, present, and future. Willard talks philosophy, approach, and history in pitching, and also details how he views some of his new pitchers with the Mets. It's a great introduction to modern-day pitching thanks...

Bradfo sits down with Sox Legend Dustin Pedroia to get his take on many things, including the Rafael Devers situation and how to truly handle your team signing a player that plays your position

One of our most popular guests is back, with Dustin Pedroia making his triumphant return to the podcast. The former second baseman is joining Bradfo to once again talk about his Hall of Fame candidacy and 'Operation 1526'. But there is so much more to this conversation, with Pedroia reflecting on his managers, how baseball has and hasn't changed, how he viewed the Rafael Devers situation (and Brad...

Mariners POBO Jerry Dipoto, GM Justin Hollander, and newly re-signed 1B Josh Naylor met with the Seattle media to discuss their decision to re-sign him, why he moved quick to re-sign with Seattle, what he loves about Seattle, and more!

With news coming out from ESPN.com that 19-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin might get the opportunity to be the Pirates' shortstop in 2026, we felt it was a good time to resurface the conversation Bradfo had with Pittsburgh GM Ben Cherington about the game's top prospect after the former ninth overall pick finished his first full professional season.

Our WBC guy Shawn Spradling is back and helping us get prepared for the tournament everybody should be talking about, the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Shawn joins Bradfo to reflect on those players who have announced they are playing (some for not-so-obvious countries), and those players who are still uncommitted. How is MLB handling this whole thing? Why is this WBC going to be different? All thi...

Nationals POBO Paul Toboni and Manager Black Butera met with the Washington DC media to discuss their decision to hire him as manager, what he hopes to accomplish in his first season on the job, how this came about, and more!

The Mariners have jumped into the offseason both feet first thanks to their signing of first baseman Josh Naylor. It helps keep the momentum going when it comes to what transpired all the way through the ALCS last season. Listening to this conversation Bradfo had with Seattle GM Justin Hollander you can understand the enthusiasm and excitement that led to such a signing, with Hollander getting us...

With one of the big free agents coming off the board in Josh Naylor (going to the Mariners), Bradfo is joined by the guys from Play Tessie - Gordo, Pat and Sammy - to get a jump on where the other premier free agents will be landing. The guys give their best guess as to a landing spot for the likes of Alonso, Bregman, Tucker, Bichette, Valdez, Cease, Imai and Schwarber, while bemoaning the costs o...

When it comes to players of interest to Mets fans and followers, you aren't going to find two players more currently of note than current free agent Edwin Diaz and last year's free agent signing Juan Soto. Bradfo was there on the MLB Awards red carpet to catch up with both of them, getting updates, reflections and glimpses into how they see their respective futures.

In a wide-ranging, lengthy conversation with Rafael Palmeiro, Courtney Finnicum and the four-time All-Star touch on a variety of thoughts, issues and circumstances that encompassed Palmeiro's career. In this BIB on the Go, Palmeiro opens up about how be pushed out of MLB impacted his life and where he went from there. There is also some good Hall of Fame talk. To listen to the entire Palmeiro inte...

So, what are trade talks like after the GM Meetings are over? Well, there isn't a better example of how momentum can pick up than the Garrett Crochet deal of a year ago. Bradfo caught up with the two executives who made the trade - the Red Sox's Craig Breslow and Chris Getz of the White Sox - to reflect on how the blockbuster came together. It's a lesson when it comes to how different front office...

Rafael Palmeiro, one of just seven players in MLB history to hit as many as 500 home runs with at least 3,000 hits, joined Courtney Finnicum for the latest edition of 'Pitch and Moan'. The former first baseman opens up about his career, including offering insight into his rise to stardom, time with Cal Ripken, and the circumstances that led to his controversial appearance before Congress, subseque...

One of the most talked-about names this offseason has been American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. The Tigers' ace has one more year left on his contract, leading many to wonder whether he will be dealt in the coming months. Bradfo caught up with Skubal on the red carpet of the MLB Awards, where the pitcher talked about his Cy Young competition, Garrett Crochet, and how he is dealing w...

Bradfo reunited with Pete Crow-Armstrong, this time catching up with the Cubs outfielder at the red carpet for the MLB Awards. The guys talk about PCA's approach to being an ambassador for the game, while also expressing his admiration for another smooth-fielding outfielder, Ceddanne Rafaela.

Bradfo is finally leaving Las Vegas after his Baseball Isn't Boring boots were on the ground throughout the GM meetings. But before leaving town, he caught up with some notable players while manning the MLB Awards red carpet. Edwin Diaz. Juan Soto. Pete Crow-Amstrong, Tarik Skubal. Dustin May. Pedro Martinez. They all make an appearance on the podcast to make news, offer insight and deliver some m...

Craig Breslow received high marks for his offseason moves, from the early signing of Justin Wilson to the trade of Garrett Crochet to the February deal with Alex Bregman. So, what has the Red Sox's chief baseball officer Craig Breslow learned about the rhythms of the free agent and trade markets? Bradfo caught up with the Boston chief decision-maker to get his perspective.