Baseball Isn’t Boring

While many believe the likes of Grimace or Jose Iglesias' song 'OMG' were the springboards for the Mets' run of success this season, J.D. Martinez told Bradfo it was something entirely different: It was a team meeting. J.D. explains how one get-together changed the fortunes of a Mets team that looked hopeless to begin the season but has evolved into one of baseball's best stories.

Actor and Phillies superfan Ellen Adair is back on the podcast, this time with perhaps the most powerful and insightful reflection on a season many believed ended far too soon. Ellen joins Bradfo to reflect on the complicated 2024 Phillies season, which many believed would end with a World Series title but instead was cut short by the red-hot Mets. It is an homage to some great moments - including...

The spiciest game of the postseason thus far will undoubtedly be the tilt between the Padres and Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Division Series Friday night. It's a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with Alonso Sarinana to get a perspective on the two teams' fan bases, attitudes and overall vibes in what figures to be an electric setting at Dodger Stadium.

Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza meets with the New York and National Media to discuss their preparation for the NLCS including reflection on NLDS, health/roster updates, and much more!

The two New York teams are now officially one step away from the World Series, with the likes of LA, San Diego, Cleveland and Detroit needing one more game to determine their fate. We look how this postseason has been different, with bullpens taking center stage. Bradfo also sits down with catcher Kevin Plawecki, who has a unique perspective on some pretty important subjects - being employed by th...

On a recent Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow stated that the team's front office would be more aggressive and decisive this offseason. Appearing on the Morning Jab in Portland, Maine, Bradfo explains his take on that comment and how he sees this all-important Hot Stove Season going for the Red Sox. He also also offers his tribute to the late Luis Tiant.

Bella Geskos catches up with Giants Top Prospect Bryce Eldridge to discuss his journey from Single-A to Triple-A this season as a 19-year old, look forward to upcoming play in the Arizona Fall League, his love of the Baltimore Ravens, and much more!

It's another episode of Wasabi Hot Tech, with Bradfo using the platform this time to catch up with Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham. Abraham explains how technology this offseason to help guide the Sox' minor leaguers, while also identifying some of the advances in tech that have already been difference-makers. Abraham also offers an important update on how his team - and other clubs - are hand...

There was only one way to do the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast after a day of four postseason games: For Bradfo and Julian McWilliams it was taking a really hard look at what happened, and what will happen. The Mets are moving on, while the Yankees, Tigers, Padres and Dodgers are all one win away from advancing. It's crazy, and we're here for all of it. There are plenty of predictions, and even mo...

Royals closer Lucas Erceg joins Bradfo to reflect on a memorable path to become one of the postseason's most important pitchers. Erceg reveals how he had to ditch the dream of becoming Major League Baseball's next great two-way player to finally realize his potential as a pitcher. It's an open and honest conversation about how some players' path to excellence is often lined with the unexpected.

We cram a lot of important information in this Baseball Isn't Boring on the Go with J.D. Martinez. In this sit-down with Bradfo, the Mets designated hitter offers insight into the team meeting he classified as the launching point for this current postseason run, while also revealing he came within just a few days of actually retiring before signing his one-year deal with the Mets. J.D. also tells...

The Royals have become one of the best turnaround stories in baseball and that's in large part to the work done by KC general manager J.J. Picollo. Picollo sits down with Bradfo to talk about exactly how he went about building this team that is going back to Kansas City deadlocked in its ALDS series with the Yankees. And to top things off, Bradfo also catches up with one of the key acquisitions at...

With the news of Luis Tiant's passing, Bradfo takes the time to pass on what the pitcher meant to his love for the game of baseball while also offering up some striking facts when it comes to Tiant's legacy. Yes, this was one of the most underappreciated players in the history of baseball, with his exclusion from the Hall of Fame serving as the chief evidence. It's an important time to reflect on...

While all eight teams in the postseason right now are feeling pretty good about themselves, only one will come away with the secret sauce regarding actually winning it all. Mets reliever Ryne Stanek has lived that life, having won the World Series in 2022 with Houston. Stanek joins Bradfo to explain what goes into making such a run, explaining how all these unexpected twists and turns are part of...

The 8th episode of Pitch And Moan is Here! Hosts Courtney Finnicum and Jonny Gomes rant about all the latest happenings around baseball including all the chaos that has occurred in the Wild Card and Divisional Series so far, Tito getting hired by the Reds, Jonny's final trip to the Oakland Coliseum and much more!

Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall, General Manager Brad Meador, and New Manager Terry Francona meet with the Cincinnati and National Media to discuss his hiring, why this was the right opportunity for him to return to the dugout, their plans for this offseason, and much more

There has been plenty of chaos, intrigue and entertainment when it comes to bullpens throughout this postseason already. It's why it's the perfect time for Adam Ottavino to make a return to the podcast. The Mets reliever sits down with Bradfo to talk about how different being a relief pitcher in the playoffs is, how bullpen participants deal with the passionate heckling crowds who surround their s...

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is back on the podcast, this time offering plenty of insight into how he is approaching the upcoming offseason and how different it will be compared to his first go-round. There are some revealing proclamations, along with insight into what exactly has been surprising about this job he took a year ago. Breslow also reflects on his first trade deadline,...

It was a night that will go down as one of those postseason games you just don't forget, with the Phillies coming out on top of a see-saw affair in Game 2 of their NLDS showdown with the Mets. But what helped make the scene even more unforgettable was the setting, one that separated itself thanks to the intensity brought by those in attendance at Citizens Bank Park. After the game, Bradfo caught u...

Alex Verdugo epitomizes who powerful a good postseason can be, with a few weeks turning around an uncomfortable regular season narrative. The Yankees outfielder has gotten off to a great start in his bid to use the playoffs to change some perception heading into his free agency, excelling both on the field and in the postgame press conference ... which we highlight in this Baseball Isn't Boring on...

In this world of great stories of MLB players finally finding their path to success, Luke Weaver is one of the better tales this season. The Yankees closer sat down with Bradfo to reflect on his path, which has gone from first-round pick to bouncing from the Cardinals, to the Diamondbacks, to the Royals, to the Reds, to the Mariners before finally landing in New York. And it has been this season w...

Gibby is back, and it's perfect timing. Mets bench coach John Gibbons returns to sit down with Bradfo, this time offering some valuable insight and perspective when it comes to exactly how New York is managing this late-season road run, which most recently resulted in a Game 1 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Between the behind-the-scenes stories, and Gibby's explanations on what makes...

The Mets just keep on rolling, this time walking into the toughest postseason place to play in the history of baseball - Citizens Bank Park - and claiming a come-from-behind Game 1 win over the Phillies. We caught up to J.D. Martinez and Francisco Lindor for their immediate reaction to this wild ride New York finds itself on.

Royals reliever John Schreiber is back on the podcast, this time living life as a key part of a postseason bullpen. Bradfo sits down with Schreiber in the visitors dugout at Yankee Stadium to reflect on his path to this point, talk of stories from the Kansas City bullpen (including its own quiz show), and the perfectly executed post-series celebration. It's a key conversation with a key piece of t...

Bradfo catches up with Royals Outfielder Hunter Renfroe to discuss the Royals playoff run so far and how it compares to his time with the Red Sox in 2021