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Philadelphia Phillies Manager Rob Thomson meets with the media to discuss the latest on the Phillies plans for centerfield, what areas he feels the team needs to address, and how he still feels the sting of getting eliminated in the NLCS

San Diego Padres Manager Mike Shildt meets with the media to discuss the latest on when his coaching staff will be finalized, what areas he feels the team needs to address, the talent that they already have in house, and how his first month on the job has been

Craig Breslow is now the Chief Baseball Officer for the Red Sox, pulling the strings for the organization at the Winter Meetings. But it was years ago Breslow was first introduced to the annual baseball get-together, going to the Meetings as a player. Bradfo is once again joined by Bob Baratta, Breslow's former agent who recounts when the pair navigated the event as a player and agent. Baratta exp...

New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza meets with the media to discuss the Mets moves, what areas of the team he believes they need to address next, gives updates on Jeff McNeil and Starling Marte, and talks about how his first month on the job has been

Chicago White Sox Manager Pedro Grifol meets with the media to discuss the White Sox moves, where he believes they need to address next, and how the 2024 White Sox will be better than the 2023 White Sox

As we sit on the edge of what we all hope is an active Winter Meetings, take a few minutes to listen to Rangers exec - and former Royals general manager - Dayton Moore offer insight into how things have changed when it comes to teams actually making signings and trades. It's a good blueprint for analyzing how front office folks are approaching things these days.

Not every free agent has to be at the level of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell. But that doesn't mean there aren't some names who are going to be inked in the coming week(s) who will be key pieces of winning teams. That's why Ed Hand is here to offer up six players who your club can sign that will likely make an under-the-radar difference heading into 2024.

Things have officially kicked off in Nashville, with the baseball world converging for the Winter Meetings. Baseball Isn't Boring will have you covered every step of the way, starting with some great conversations with Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith about the team that might be the straw that stirs the offseason drink - the Toronto Blue Jays. Also, thanks to free agent expert Ed Hand we deliver f...

'Tis the season to find baseball books for your baseball-loving friends, family and loved ones. And that's why Baseball Isn't Boring is here for you. Bradfo catches up with friend of the podcast actor Nate Corddry - a baseball book expert - to offer the absolute best list of baseball-themed books you can secure heading into the holiday season. Nate doesn't disappoint, going into detail why he beli...

Baseball Isn't Boring goes international as STAT's  Liam Skiffington  returns from Dubai after covering the Baseball United All -Star Showcase last week. Liam sits down with Baseball United West All-Star, Connor Panas. The two explore Baseball United's impact across the world, Connor's experience sharing the field with MLB legends like Robinson Cano, and the future of the league.

Former Angels GM and current Mariners POBO Jerry Dipoto sits down with Bradfo to discuss how Mike Trout's 2014 extension before his third full season in the big leagues impacted Dipoto's decision to approach Julio Rodriguez even sooner and lock him up long-term following his electric Rookie of the Year campaign in 2022

With the news that the Brewers on the verge of signing prospect Jackson Chourio to an historic eight-year deal, Bradfo gives you three conversations with general managers who have taken the dive into inking youngsters to long-term deals. Atlanta's Alex Anthopolous, Arizona's Mike Hazen and Seattle's Jerry Dipoto all give unique insight into how they viewed the commitment to players like Ronald Acu...

Appearing on 'Dukes & Bell' on 92.9 The Game in Atlanta, Bradfo told the guys the pitcher and player the Braves should be targeting is friend of Baseball Isn't Boring Dylan Cease. The conversation turned to how teams like Atlanta should be targeting the right players to get their ultimate goal, not worrying too much about what you might be sacrificing in the future. Oh, and there is, of course...

105.3 The Fan's Mike Bacsik of The K&C Masterpiece's "Baseball Nuggets" Segment discusses Dayton Moore's comments how the Rangers decided to go all-in at the trade deadline

Royals POBO & Rangers Senior Advisor Dayton Moore sits down with Bradfo to discuss how the Winter Meetings has evolved, the pressure of needing to make a splash, and how he managed to land Royals Legend Joakim Soria in the Rule 5 Draft

Dayton Moore has won three World Series - one each with the Braves, Royals and now Rangers. After serving at Kansas City's general manager for their title team, he now is Texas' GM Chris Young's right-hand man with the Rangers. Moore joined Bradfo to offer insight into how the Rangers orchestrated their World Series-winning season, taking us behind the scenes with key moments and moves in the Texa...

Rangers Broadcaster C.J. Nitkowski joins Bradfo to give his assessment on this year's free agent pitching market, who he thinks are the top dogs and who he thinks is getting slept on, but can be a valuable addition to a contending team!

Last week it was Red Sox reliever John Schreiber. This 'Relief Pitcher Wednesday' centers around nine-year veteran Mychal Givens, a highly-touted shortstop-turned-pitcher who has found himself pitching in some of the most important innings a reliever can experience. Givens talks about his switch from position player to pitcher, whether or not there can be another Shohei Ohtani, lessons learned fro...

There is no doubt that Jordan Montgomery helped his free agent cause with a memorable run to a World Series title. But where has the lefty landed among the other top tier available starters on the open market? Former big league pitcher C.J. Nitkowski - of both the Rangers' broadcast and MLB Network Radio - joins Bradfo to take a deep dive into why Montgomery is a worthwhile investment. The guys al...

Do you know how many pitchers were used in 2023? Nine hundred and thirty eight! That is 938. Three teams used 40 or more. With that reality, there are lessons to be learned heading into 2024. Bradfo guides you through which remaining free agent starters should be prioritized because of the dynamic, and how teams might start prioritizing not having to lean on minor leaguers who aren't ready for the...

Cardinals President Of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak and newly signed Sonny Gray meet with the St Louis and National Media to discuss his contract, decision to sign with the Cardinals, what and who convinced him to go to St Louis, and much more as the offseason rolls on

Our free agent ranking expert - Ed Hand - is back with the list everybody is digesting and debating. Ed joins Bradfo to pick through how he came to rank his Top 20, explaining the ins and outs of why who went where. Sonny Gray ahead of Jordan Montgomery. Whit Merrifield high as one of the top position players. And how about Tim Anderson? All that and more. Listen. Think. React. It's free agent sea...

When it comes to top of the rotation pitchers, it is definitely a sellers market. That's why Dylan Cease's name is being bandied about in trade talks. Bradfo catches up with one of the 'Who Says No' guys, Sammy of the 'Play Tessie' podcast', to offer up a couple of deals for the White Sox ace that make all kinds of sense. And, to top it off, we begin the podcast with a reminder of how motivated Ce...

Zack Scott has lived the life of being a boss - or GM - with the New York Mets. It's why he is uniquely qualified to give his take on why David Stearns is the right man for the job as President of Baseball Operations for the Mets. Scott explains his take on Stearns, while also reflecting on some of the other front office folks he has the opportunity to learn from. To listen to the entire Scott pod...

The free agent recruiting season is in full force, with front office and teams trying to convince players that their organizations are the place to be. But are all the bells and whistles worth it? Current free agent Joe Kelly and former All-Star pitcher Jon Lester joined Bradfo last offseason to give the what's what about the process, using stories from their own experiences to paint the picture.