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Rob Bradford is on a mission to prove that baseball is awesome in so many ways with a daily podcast covering not only stories and players that dominate news but also the hidden gems of MLB. Featuring interviews with big league players and coaches, front office executives, celebrities and more! Enjoy all of the shows and segments in the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast feed. Wasabi Hot Tech: Brought to you by our good friends at Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, Rob takes you behind the curtain for a di ...
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Two players who exude some of the most personality in baseball - Alex Verdugo and Jazz Chisholm - have found themselves playing for the perceived most buttoned-up club in all of Major League Baseball, the Yankees. Bradfo caught up with both of them at World Series Media Day to get their take on how the experiences have been. For Verdugo, it is a co…
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Anthony Volpe is living the dream, with a surfaced photo of him watching the Yankees' World Series parade in 2009 as a perfect example. Bradfo catches up with the Yanks' shortstop to get the what's what when it came to that day of Volpe skipping school to go and watch his New York heroes, getting a feel for how that moment as an 8-year-old NY fan s…
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Now that his dream of returning to pitch in the playoffs is over, James Paxton has come back on the podcast to officially make an announcement: He is retiring. Paxton joins Bradfo to talk about his decision, how moving on from the Dodgers impacted the move and how he viewed his big league existence over the past year. Paxton - who might very well e…
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Alonso sits down with Chad Jennings of The Athletic to preview and breakdown the World Series matchup between the Dodgers and the Yankees as we move closer and closer to first pitch on Friday night To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http…
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Mets President Of Baseball Operations David Stearns reflects on Mets impressive 2024 campaign while also addressing the burning questions on Mets fans minds heading into the offseason To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastcho…
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Lucy Burdge of BetQL and BetMGM is back with Bradfo, this time diving into all the angles that are coming with what figures to be a fascinating World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees. Who will win? How long will it take them? Why are there such long odds for Juan Soto to win the World Series MVP? And which celebrities will be shown the most? …
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West Coast Bias With Alonso Sarinana returns as Alonso sits down with Los Angeles Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano to react to the news of Fernando "Fernandomania" Valenzuela's passing and discuss his impact on the game and culutre surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud…
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Before the Dodgers start Game 1 of the World Series in Los Angeles, Freddie Freeman, Dave Roberts, and Jack Flaherty took to the podium to offer their thoughts of what has transpired on their journey to the World Series and look forward to Game 1 on Friday night To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin…
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Arizona General Manager Mike Hazen is back, this time offering valuable insight into exactly what a front office does as their team prepares to play in the World Series. How are rosters decided? What kind of strategy is hatched? How different are those days leading up to the season's final showdown? Hazen joins Bradfo to explain it all, while also …
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With the Yankees getting ready to travel to Los Angeles for Game 1 of the World Series, Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone took to the podium to offer their thoughts of what has transpired on their journey to the World Series and look forward to Game 1 on Friday night To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc…
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The Dodgers and Yankees will meet in the 2024 Fall Classic, which is in large part to their shutdown bullpen. Bradfo sits down with arguably the most unappreciated member of the Dodgers bullpen, Brent Honeywell to discuss being one of the few MLB pitchers to throw the screwball, how he learned it, and who he believes is the one person that can prop…
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We revisit Bradfo's sitdowns with Dodgers Closer Blake Treinen and Yankees Closer Luke Weaver to get their stories and mindsets as they will prove to be a couple of the most important players on their respective teams in the Fall Classic To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear…
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The Dodgers are officially heading to the World Series, while the Mets are officially going home. It's an emotional time for all involved, which was why our two guests were the perfect duo to have on immediately after the last pitch of the National League Championship Series. Mets super Jenn Salerno (@jennsalerno310) and the host of 'West Coast Bia…
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With relievers still having pitched more innings than starters throughout the postseason, and teams implementing bullpen games throughout, Mets reliever Adam Ottavino offered his thoughts on the pros and cons of taking such an approach. Also in the conversation with Bradfo, Ottavino compares the fan dynamic in the bullpens in both Philadelphia and …
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With the Dodgers needing to throw another bullpen game in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series, it seems timely to surface Ryan Brasier's take on what it is like to be an opener in such a contest. The reliever explains the mindset he has had, while offering the view of every reliever who is on call in such a game. To learn more about l…
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Yankees manager Aaron Boone took to the podium Saturday night in Cleveland with the smile of someone whose team is headed to the World Series. Boone talks the excellence of Juan Soto, the resiliency of his team and the feeling that comes with punching a ticket to Major League Baseball's final round. To learn more about listener data and our privacy…
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Before Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo said it would be quite a story if his team came back after falling behind 3-1 in the best-of-seven showdown. Well, after claiming a decisive win over the Dodgers, Nimmo said they have managed to write one of what he hopes will be three memorable chapters. Bradfo…
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The postseason buzz was back thanks to the Guardians' unforgettable win over the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS. But that doesn't mean there aren't some other things to get to. Bradfo catches up with Dodgers outfielder - and free agent-to-be - Teoscar Hernandez on how he is approaching another round of offseason chaos. He also sits down with Dodgers…
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The inaugural episode of the newest Baseball Isn't Boring spinoff show is here... West Coast Bias With Alonso Sarinana! Alonso sits down with Producer Evan to discuss the insanely entertaining ALCS Game 3 that saw a Guardians walkoff on a David Fry Home Run, while also recapping and diving deep into the NLCS series which appears to be nearing it's …
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Bradfo sits down with Dodgers Reliever Evan Phillips to discuss his adjustment in role throughout the season, how the Dodgers bullpen has become so dominant, his anti-Halloween costume/mascot take, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choi…
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The Dodgers' No. 1 starter heading into the postseason was supposed to be All-Star Tyler Glasnow. But when the starter came down with an elbow injury in August they had to adjust course. Now Los Angeles is weaving its way through the National League Championship Series down a top of the rotation pitcher, while Glasnow is left taking it from outside…
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The Dodgers relievers did it again, this time allowing just one hit and no runs over five innings in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. In Los Angeles' eight postseason games this go-round, its relievers haven't given up a run in six of them while pitching seven more innings than their starters. So it seemed logical to get the what'…
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Bradfo catches up with former NJ Governor and member of the Mets Board of Directors, Chris Christie to discuss his love for baseball, his love for the Mets, and much more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adch…
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Mets bench coach John Gibbons is back with Bradfo, this time smack dab in the middle of the National League Championship Series. Gibby explains what life is like in the Mets' dugout, while offering up a very pointed opinion on how teams (with the exception of the Mets) are rarely letting their starters see more than four innings throughout this pos…
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It's been quite a season - and career - for Michael Kopech. The former first-round pick has landed in a good spot, as one of the postseason's most important relievers with the Dodgers. But getting to this point, where he is pumping 102 mph on baseball's biggest stage, has been an evolution. It's a journey and existence Kopech is open and honest abo…
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Bradfo catches up with Cleveland GM Mike Chernoff to get an executive's view on life in the postseason, Stephen Vogt's first season at the helm, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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So far this postseason, the Guardians haven't had a single starting pitcher go as many as five innings. Yet they still managed to beat the Tigers in the ALDS, while sitting at Game 2 against the Yankees in the ALCS. Bradfo caught up with a man who helped guide more than a few postseason runs - while serving as pitching coach for six Cy Young Award …
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There are kinds of perspectives this time of year, as we approach identifying the two participants in this season's World Series. Shane Bieber has a unique view of life these days. The former Cy Young Award winner sits down with Bradfo to reflect on how he has evolved over the past year, having to spent the majority of this season on the sidelines …
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Bradfo and Play Tessie's Gordo sit down with Red Sox Pitcher Lucas Giolito to get Giolito's recruiting pitch to his Harvard Westlake High School teammate Max Fried, his plans for Halloween, and much more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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It's always good to just sit down and have a conversation that might seems like a few minutes, but ultimately is a pretty lengthy get-together. That's exactly the case with Bradfo, Gordo (Play Tessie) and Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito. The guys catch up with the Red Sox pitcher to talk about Netflix, the excellence of the postseason, recruiting Luc…
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With the Yankees set to host the Guardians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series in the Bronx Monday night, Anthony Volpe and Carlos Rodon took to the podium to offer their thoughts of what has transpired - including via social media - and how they viewed what lays ahead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi…
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Lucy Burdge of Bet MGM and BetQL is back to give you some last-minute advice when it comes to which teams to take to the bank when it comes to the American League and National League Championship Series. Lucy joins Bradfo to break down all the teams, games and odds. There is also some very scientific talk regarding Lucy's Grimace outfit and her pro…
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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 int…
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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.…
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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 settin…
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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! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoice…
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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 som…
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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…
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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! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy…
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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 u…
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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 o…
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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…
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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…
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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 a…
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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 chi…
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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 …
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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! To learn more about listener data a…
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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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices…
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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 t…
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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. B…
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