Baseball Isn’t Boring

Bradfo is joined by the newest co-host of the Pitch And Moan segment, Courtney Finnicum & Jonny Gomes to kick it all off with their own unique stories when it comes to the launching pads that are spring training and Opening Day. The tales are inspirational. They are tear-jerking. They are awesome. Enjoy.

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Rockies Fanatic, writer for Just Baseball, and co-host of the Who's Better Baseball and The Park Adjusted Rockies Podcasts, Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons), who shares very cautious optimism that the Rockies have the neces...

When it comes to setting the tone for the 2024 MLB season, we had a pretty good idea. It's the announcement that the combination of Jonny Gomes and Courtney Finnicum will be making up a regular show under the Baseball Isn't Boring umbrella and it is going to be called 'Pitch and Moan'. After multiple appearances on BIB, the duo has proven they are must-listen to when it comes to offering up the sp...

Bradfo has some thoughts about the big Jordan Montgomery news, which has the free agent starter agreeing to terms with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Top of mind is the fact that Diamondbacks team president Mike Hazen isn't messing around, having already followed up his team's World Series run from a year ago with the signing of free agent starter Eduardo Rodriguez. Are the D-Backs as good as the Natio...

Bradfo hops on with the Jones and Mego Show on WEEI to give his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani's statement yesterday, when he thinks Jordan Montgomery will sign, and how many wins he believes the Red Sox will end up with this season

There are so many ways to get ready for the regular season while putting spring training in the rearview mirror. We at Baseball Isn't Boring have leaned on the perspective of a veteran trying to reestablish his dominance (Chris Sale) and a top prospect attempting to punch his first ticket to the majors (Roman Anthony). Bradfo talks to both players, getting unique viewpoints heading into the real g...

Shohei Ohtani addresses the gambling investigation surrounding his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who he claims stole money from his account in order to pay off his gambling debts

Reliever Jesse Chavez has returned to Atlanta yet again after being cut by the White Sox, he catches up with Bradfo and the Atlanta media to discuss what he means to him to return to the squad

Red Sox manager Alex Cora has announced that Bobby Dalbec is most likely going to be on the team's Opening Day roster. The news offered a perfect time to catch up with Dalbec once again, this time to reflect on the trials, tribulations and celebrations he has experienced both over the last year and throughout this spring training. Dalbec is very thoughtful and introspective when it comes to digest...

Brandon Pfaadt. Alek Thomas. Bryan Reynolds. Max Fried. Bobby Dalbec. Michael A. Taylor. Joely Rodriguez. Justin Slaten. They are all on today's podcast with Bradfo, painting the picture of the different emotions and circumstances that encompass the final days leading into the regular season. Expectations. Optimism. Contracts. Journeys. And, of course, that good news that you made the team. It's o...

Bradfo and the Boston Media meet up with Red Sox newest bullpen addition Chase Anderson to discuss joining the Red Sox after a strong spring with Pittsburgh, growing up a Red Sox fan, and his lifelong friendship with Ryan Brasier

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Mariners Fanatic, blogger for Lookout Landing, and co-host of the Meet At The Mitt Podcast, Anders Jorstad (@AndersJorstad), who shares cautious optimism that the Mariners have a top tier rotation and a good enough lineup...

Newly signed Mets Designated Hitter J.D. Martinez meets with the New York Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Mets, how Pete Alonso influenced his choice, and his relationship with Mark Vientos

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Red Sox Fanatic and co-host of the Play Tessie Podcast, Sammy (@HebHammer94), who shares cautious optimism that the Red Sox have a solid lineup and good enough defense that if everything goes right, they can compete in th...

Alex Cora meets with the Boston media during one of his last media sessions before Opening Day to announce his set-in-stone starting rotation

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Rangers Fanatic, writer for Rangers Today, and co-host of the Rangers Today Baseball Podcast, John Moore (@reclinernerd), who shares great optimism that the Reigning Champion Rangers have the necessary rotation and lineup...

Brandon Marsh. Whit Merrifield. Bryson Stott. They all join Bradfo to talk about an important topic heading into the regular season: Why the Phillies might have the best clubhouse in all of baseball. Word is trickling throughout MLB after last year's postseason run that Philadelphia's clubhouse dynamic might be a difference-maker, which is what we get to the bottom of in conversations with three k...

While we try and sift through all the controversy swirling around Shohei Ohtani these days, Baseball Isn't Boring is asking you to pause and reflect on an unforgettable moment the Japanese star supplied us with one year ago - the big showdown between Ohtani and Mike Trout to close out a memorable World Baseball Classic. WBC Central's Shawn Spradling joins Bradfo to reflect on that final out and wh...

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Dodgers Fanatic, writer for DodgersBeat.com, and co-host of the Bleed Los Podcast, Cody Snavely (@SnavelyCody6), who shares great optimism that the Dodgers have the necessary star power and depth in their rotation and lin...

When you start the season at 20-3, you probably did something right leading into everything. That was certainly the case with the 2023 Tampa Bay Rays. Bradfo is joined by Rays manager Kevin Cash to talk about lessons learned from his team's unbelievably hot start last season, and hints we should be looking for in spring training performance.

It's almost that time ... the end of spring training and the beginning of the (North American) regular season. Bradfo sits down with Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow to reflect on how he feels things have landed having gone through his first spring training as the guy in charge, offering insight into how he views his team, including a look inside how he handled Rafael Devers' late-Febr...

Bradfo is joined by WBC Central host and International Baseball Guru Shawn Spradling to get his instant reaction to the Shohei Ohtani/Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Controversy after the news broke earlier this evening

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with White Sox Fanatic and host of the Sox On 35th Podcast, Duke Coughlin (@ThatPodGuyDuke), who shares cautious optimism that the White Sox have a good enough rotation and a good enough lineup that if everything goes right, t...

Bradfo catches up with Red Sox First Baseman Triston Casas to get the absolute up-to-the-minute latest regarding extension talks between him and the Red Sox

While Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray has already been deemed the Breakout Pitcher Of The Year for Baseball Isn't Boring, we now have another option for the award: Tanner Houck. The Red Sox pitcher with one of the most unique pitches in the game joins Bradfo to talk tattoos and pitching, particularly how far the human body can be pushed. There is also some good, quality slider talk. Tanner is always...