Baseball Isn’t Boring

After the Patrick Bailey trade, it got the Play Tessie guys thinking: Why aren't there more May trades? Well, there should be. And that's exactly the topic Sammy, Gordo and Pat dive into during the latest edition of BIB Notes. There is also, of course, the group's Studs and Duds, with the Giants' Hump Celebration entering the chat. 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

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins The Jones And Keefe Show on WEEI to discuss Marcelo Mayer's latest commercial acting performance, Chad Tracy's performance so far as Red Sox manager, and 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

Nick Martinez has had quite a career, going from Texas to Japan to San Diego to Cincinnati before finally landing with the Rays in Tampa Bay. Now the 35-year-old is drawing on all his experience to become one of the best starting pitchers in the young 2026 MLB season. Martinez joins Bradfo to explain how his journey shaped him and why all of a sudden he is being talked about as an American League Cy Young Award contender. 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

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins Rich And Ken With Ted Johnson on WEEI to discuss Red Sox fans getting asked to leave over wearing brown bags over their heads, the Mike Trout to Red Sox rumors, who the Red Sox realistically could acquire, and 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

Bradfo catches up with Phillies Reliever Tanner Banks to discuss his current lot in life, his decision to shave his mustache, the words he has written inside of his hat on the mound, and 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

Want to hear from the hottest hitter in Major League Baseball? Well, we're here to help. Bradfo is reunited with Kyle Schwarber, the owner of home runs in each of his last five games and one of the main reasons the Phillies have found themselves right back in the playoff hunt. The guys talk about the new-look Phils, what life has been like since the change in managers, how Schwarber approached free agency, and his perspective on the Alex Cora firing. To top it off, Bradfo also catches up with a key member of the Phillies, rookie Justin Crawford, who is fantastic in reminiscing about his days as a kid running around Fenway Park thanks to his time's time in Boston. 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

Mets POBO David Stearns met with the New York media to discuss calling up Mets top prospect AJ Ewing, how Luis Robert's injury expedited the move, if the Mets can recover from their slow start, and 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

Rich Hill has a unique perspective on the firings of both Alex Cora and Rob Thomson, having lived through such turnover while playing for 14 major league teams. As part of his lengthy conversation with Bradfo, Hill explains his view of what happened, how the news was delivered, and where things might have gone wrong. To listen to the entire talk with Hill, click here. 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

So many teams with big expectations coming into 2026 have gotten off to rough starts. That doesn't mean all hope is lost, but it would certainly behoove them to listen to a player who has been there and done that when it comes to navigating the ups and downs. That's why Rich Hill is the perfect guy to have on the podcast. The longtime big leaguer is back with Bradfo, reflecting on how some of his teams rose from the dead, while pounding the table regarding how important veteran presences in every clubhouse are. The guys even play a fun game at the end using the myriad of MLB uniforms hanging in the pitcher's closet. It's another good time with Dick Mountain. 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

After his recent promotion from Double-A to Triple-A, George Lombard Jr. is eliciting a lot of buzz in the world of the Yankees. New York's first-round pick in 2023 has found himself on the doorstep of the major leagues at just the age of 20 years old. Bradfo caught up with Lombard Jr. to talk about his new lot in life, the advice that helped him get to this point, and expectations going forward. 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

It has been a whirlwind few weeks for Chad Tracy, having to not only take over the managerial reins of the Red Sox from Alex Cora but also guide an almost entirely new coaching staff. Tracy sits down with Bradfo to reflect on the challenges and accomplishments of this introduction to life as a big league manager. It's a revealing look at a very unique existence. 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

Bradfo and the Play Tessie guys are back (Sammy, Gordo and Pat), this time to celebrate Mother's Day with an awesome show talking about the great game of baseball. The guys dig in on what it might take the Red Sox to trade for the likes of Yordan Alvarez ... or Francisco Lindor ... or Jorge Soler. Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham also reunites with the guys to explain how the minor leagues handle trade rumors and promotions. There is also a great motivational speech from the legend, Pedro Martinez. 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

Kaylee Kowalksi is one of millions of baseball fans who fell in love with the game at a very young age. But she is also the perfect example of what can happen if you never let that passion go and follow it all the way to an actual profession. From in-game host to digital content manager to soon-to-be Baseball Isn't Boring podcaster, Kaylee's story and enthusiasm are worth a listen. 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

David Ross had a really good run as manager of the Cubs, and now he can sit back and reflect on lessons learned how the whole experience shaped him. Ross sits down with Bradfo to offer next-level insight into how he views the manager's seat. To listen to the entire podcast with David, click here. 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

Bradfo is back with another quick conversation with Payton Tolle. This time, two key subjects are touched on: 1. Who the Red Sox rookie thinks should play him in a movie; and 2. What was the biggest difference in dominating the Tigers in his last start. It's always a good time with Tolle, and this is no exception. 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

Hunter Bigge checks off all the boxes for our podcast. He's a good major league baseball player, excelling out of the Rays' bullpen. He has an electric personality. And he was a tour guide at Harvard. Bradfo catches up with Hunter to not only talk about how this pitcher from California landed in the Ivy Leagues, but, more importantly, the ins and outs of being a tour guide during his time at Harvard. It's a good time with a really good pitcher. 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

When it comes to the recent turnover with the Red Sox, both in the manager's seat and the coaching staff, David Ross has a unique perspective. He understands the market very well, having won a World Series in Boston. And he also realizes how things can go astray when it comes to being perceived as the right guy for the job, having been fired as the Cubs' manager. As part of his conversation with Bradfo, Ross explains how he viewed the news coming regarding the Red Sox. To listen to the entire sit-down, click here. 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

Bradfo catches up with Rays Outfielder Chandler Simpson to discuss his approach at the plate, his second chance in the Major Leagues, the art of the bunt, and 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

David Ross is telling his story. What happened with his departure from the Cubs? Why was he out of the public eye for so long? What lessons did he learn during his time as a big league manager? What does the future hold for the former catcher? It's all asked and answered in another sit-down with Bradfo and Rossy. 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

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins the Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI to discuss Chad Tracy's Red Sox, Willson Contreras' comments about young players, Roman Anthony's injury concerns, and 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

The Play Tessie guys (Pat, Gordo and Sammy) are all about the news of the week, which isn't hard to uncover this time around. Stars like Tarik Skubal and Carlos Correa are going down left and right. Which means it's time for the crew to dissect how these massive injuries impact the Tigers and Astros chances at making it to October and Framber Valdez's latest temper tantrum. 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

Producer Evan is back with another MLB Power Rankings, with this one loaded up with teams from the National League Central. Evan and Bradfo identify some teams you should keep an eye on, along with some Evan-isms that keep popping up. Also, there is a boatload of BIB merch in this one. 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

Bradfo caught up with Anthony Volpe, the Yankees shortstop who finds himself still in Triple-A despite having completed his rehab assignment. Joined by Dan Martin of the New York Post, our BIB host is there as Volpe addresses what has become something of an uncertain situation with the Yankees. 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

'Pitch and Moan' returns with a guy who's had one of the most unique careers in the history of baseball, so much so that he's referred to as the Forrest Gump of Baseball by his peers... Jeff Huson. Courtney Finnicum sits down with Jeff for an interesting tour of his career through the historic moments he was a part of like Cal Ripken's record breaking games streak and Nolan Ryan's 6th and 7th no hitters, while also looking at his current role as a broadcaster for the Rockies and his past aspirations of becoming a big league manager 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

There might not be a more popular sports figure in Chicago right now than Munetaka Murakami. The White Sox slugger has lit up the city, not only with his home runs but also with his personality. As part of a lengthy conversation with Bradfo, White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil offers insight into who exactly Murakami is and how he has fit in with the club. 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

Last season, Trey Yesavage experienced a season that newly minted professional baseball players dream about. Get drafted, start the next season in Single-A and ultimately find yourself in the World Series. So, who is this year's Yesavage? Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline is reunited with Bradfo to give his candidates. Some come from last year's first round, while others have rocketed to this sort of conversation from the somewhat unknown. This will undoubtedly make you a better baseball fan. 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

Few had such a great front row seat to the work and calls of Yankees broadcaster John Sterling as Sweeny Murti. That's why it was perfect timing for us to resurface the conversation Bradfo had with Murti regarding the legendary announcer, who sadly passed away Monday. Murti - who worked as part of the Yankees broadcast for WFAN for more than 20 years - offers great insight into all things Sterling. How he approached broadcast. Why his presence was so important. How he became so unique. And, of course, how he came up with those home run calls. It's a perfect tribute to the man of the hour. 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

Both were centerpieces in hugely important trades for the Astros. Both are starting to prove themselves as valuable pieces to the Houston rebuilding puzzle. Cam Smith and Mike Burrows are perfect players to talk to when it comes to finding your way as a Major League Baseball standout. Bradfo sits down with the outfielder and the pitcher to get the kind of perspective every young player should listen to. 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

Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham is back on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, this time offering a unique perspective on the chaos that has taken place since the firing of manager Alex Cora and six of his coaches. What was it like for Brian? Who are these coaches who have been summoned to the majors? Why is he so good at coaching first base in Little League? Tough questions, good answers. 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

A lot of expectations were placed on Roman Anthony heading into this season, in large part because of what he did in 2025. But the Red Sox outfielder has experienced some of the challenges that come with seeing big league pitchers for a second time. He sits down with Bradfo for another 2-Minute Grill, explaining the difference between his at-bats this year compared to last. 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

Players from last year's MLB Draft look up to Trey Yesavage as almost a trailblazer. Get drafted, start your next season in Single-A and then land as a key element in the World Series. Bradfo is reunited with Yesavage to talk about his journey, the lessons he can pass on, where he has landed in the 2026 season and how is unique way of throwing a baseball came about. 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

Mike Vasil is full of great stories, but one of the more eye-opening ones as described on the White Sox's pitcher's latest appearance on the podcast involved his roommate Chase Meidroth. Vasil goes on to explain the unique manner Meidroth chooses to fight off sunlight and get some sleep. It's another fantastic conversation with Vasil. To listen to the entire podcast, click here. 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

One of the best personalities in baseball, Mike Vasil, is back on the podcast, this time with plenty of stories. The White Sox pitcher talks about his life on the road while recovering from Tommy John surgery, collecting all kinds of memorable anecdotes along the way. There is his magic wand. There is the viral moment of chugging beer. And there bare the bizarre sleeping habits of his roommate, Chase Meidroth. It's pure Vasil! 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

Bradfo catches up with Red Sox Legend Josh Beckett to discuss the tricky balance of mixing old school and new school baseball, how more and more organizations strictly look at analytics, and 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

Garrett Crochet has now experienced changing managers in the middle of a season three times. The first occasion came when Miguel Cairo took over for an ailing Tony LaRussa with the White Sox. Then Pedro Grifol was let go and replaced by Grady Sizemore. And, most recently, Crochet is living life with a new skipper in Chad Tracy after Alex Cora's dismissal. Bradfo talks to the ace pitcher about the dynamic and how the players inside the clubhouse view such a move. 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

Everyone was wondering who had given Bradfo the viral anonymous quote about the Red Sox's decision to fire Alex Cora. Well, we have our answer. The source of the memorable line, Josh Beckett, joins Bradfo to talk about why he feels Cora is still the perfect person to lead the Red Sox, while also explaining the ins and outs of winning a World Series in a season where the manager was switched midseason (as was the case with his 2003 Marlins). There is also Beckett's unique take on analytics, along with some of the lessons he learned when he was first introduced to them. It's just a fantastic conversation with the always-entertaining former ace pitcher. 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

Bradfo is back on the Jones and Keefe Show, this time for the first time since the firing of Alex Cora and a bunch of his coaches. There is talk about what happened. There is talk about how much of a mess the Red Sox seem to be. There is talk regarding what this all means for the people who are still there. It's a spirited look at the most chaotic situation in Major League Baseball. 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

Bradfo catches up with former Phillies reliever Jeff Hoffman to discuss the Phillies firing Rob Thomson and how Thomson helped him in his career 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

The Play Tessie guys (Pat, Gordo and Sammy) are all about the news of the week, which isn't hard to uncover this time around. Managers are getting fired, and it's not even May. The guys take a deep dive into the drama surrounding the dismissals of now-former Red Sox skipper Alex Cora and the recently let-go Phillies manager Rob Thomson. They also have their 'Studs' and 'Duds' with Dalton Rushing getting a taste of both. 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

Bradfo catches up with Red Sox Ace Garrett Crochet to discuss the shoulder inflammation that landed him on the IL 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

Dylan Cease is back and better than ever. The Blue Jays ace sits down with Bradfo to talk about his current situation, past employers, the offseason, new hobbies, and aspirations. Cease also offers next-level analysis of what it's like to change managers midseason. As always, Dylan brings his A Game. 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

After a few days of reporting and digesting the Red Sox's environment in Toronto, Bradfo checks in with the guys on WEEI. What's the deal with John Henry? What are the vibes? Who is to blame and why did this all happen? Questions and answers come fast and furious as our host checks in from Rogers Centre. 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

Within the span of a couple days, we have our second managerial chance with the Phillies firing manager Rob Thomson. Phillies POBO Dave Dombrowski met with the media in Philadelphia to discuss the thought process behind the move, his attempt to hire Alex Cora, and where he see the team going from here. 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

The newest Big Leaguer for the Cleveland Guardians, Travis Bazzana sat down with our Bella Geskos prior to getting drafted to discuss his journey from Australia to becoming the first overall pick, what it means to represent Australia, and 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

With the baseball world buzzing about the recent managerial firing (Alex Cora) and some manager who may be on the hot seat (Phillies and Mets?), it's a good time to talk about the dynamic of such in-season moves happening. Bradfo not only catches up with one of the people in the middle of the conversation, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, but also Kevin Gausman of the Blue Jays, who lived through a midseason managerial firing back in 2022. We also have another great conversation with Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman about the ups and downs and lessons that can be learned from them all. It's a podcast that will educate, offer insight and certainly entertain. 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

There was big news coming out of the Red Sox Saturday night, and Bradfo was all over it. Our guy joined Christian Arcand on WEEI to react to the Red Sox firing Alex Cora and a good chunk of his coaching staff, explaining what happened, what it means, and why it is so bizarre. 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

After finally ending a record-setting losing streak, the Mets are trying to find their way back into the National League East race while fending off injuries and uncertainty. Team president David Stearns met with the media to discuss all the organization's goings-on. 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

One of the smoothest players in Major League Baseball, Cody Bellinger, joins Bradfo to talk about when he realized big league baseball was going to be the thing for him, while also offering some excellent comparisons to this year's Yankees team and his former club in Los Angeles. 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

In order to survive in the big leagues, there has to be some sort of evolution. James McCann is a perfect example of that. Courtney Finnicum caught up with the Arizona backup catcher, who is now in his 13th major league season with his fifth team, to talk about how he has adjusted, what he thinks is important in a clubhouse and how 2026 is different. 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

Cam Schlittler tried to keep things going regarding the rivalry between the Red Sox and Yankees, but it didn't take. Thanks largely to the Red Sox's current woes, the Fenway Park atmosphere for the New York vs. Boston showdown was a dud, despite Schlittler's best efforts. Bradfo joined the Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI to dissect that reality, along with the sorry state the Sox find themselves in. 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