Baseball Isn’t Boring

They're back! Gordo, Sammy, Pat and Coop return for everybody's favorite pastime, fake trades. This time we have a couple that promise to get the Mets the top-of-the-rotation pitcher they so desperately crave - (think Corbin Burnes and Shane Bieber) - along with yet another attempt to find the ultimate value for Lou-Bob, also known as White Sox star Luis Robert. The deals never disappoint.

If you want next-level insight heading into the World Series this is the podcast you're going to want to digest. It's behind-the-scenes of what it is like to umpire on the biggest stage in all of baseball through the eyes of one of the most respected umps of all-time, Jim Joyce. Joyce joins Bradfo to reflect on his three World Series, while also offering unique perspective when it comes to some past umpiring performances in the Fall Classic. There is also some delicious insight into his Geico commercial with Ken Griffey Jr.

Red Sox pitching prospect Christopher Troye is back for the second edition of 'Troye Story: Life in the Arizona Fall League'. This week's episode goes behind the scenes of one of Troye's worst outings ever and how exactly he dealt with such a downturn. The conversation morphs into how minor leaguers deal with mental health challenges and the realities with living such a life. There is also some good Kevin Parada wardrobe talk. It's always entertaining. It's always informative. It's another Troye Story.

Get ready for an unfiltered conversation with Liam Skiffington and former Marlins All-Star pitcher AJ Ramos as they discuss AJ’s incredible MLB career and the exhilarating adventures of becoming a new dad. AJ details an inside look at his MLB journey, the powerful impact of his friendship with Jose Fernandez, the game-changing mentorship he received from the iconic Barry Bonds, and the unbelievable tale of the Marlins' $16,000 escapade. Plus, uncover the inspiration behind AJ's new show, "The Locker Room," where he shares the human side of athletes and their unique stories.

If you want an example of how good it can be if you just go to Fanduel.com/boring, then listen to our 'Betting Isn't Boring' guy, former closer and All-Star Jonathan Papelbon. Pap joins Bradfo once again to talk about his bet on the Phillies that could be sending $150K his way, while also reflecting on his confrontation with current Philly superstar Bryce Harper back in 2015.

While the chaos and fun of the Championship Series unfold, we take a look at some offseason maneuvering. More specifically, we take a deep dive into the Red Sox' search for a new front office boss. Even more specifically, we're talking Craig Breslow. The Athletic's Patrick Mooney, Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe and Bradfo have the definitive conversation when it comes to why Breslow might be at the top of the Red Sox' list and if the former pitcher is equipped to call the shots for an entire front office. It's the kind of insight and information you simply aren't going to get anywhere else when it comes to analyzing what's what with the Sox' search.

Bradfo wanted to get to the bottom of a burning question: Is managing in the postseason different than guiding a game during the regular season? Instead of guessing, he went straight to someone who would know, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo. The two talk through the debate, while also remembering Lovullo's imitation of Bradfo running a marathon.

The man who spawned the Baseball Isn't Boring movement, Joe Kelly, returns to the podcast for another always entertaining get-together with Bradfo. There is talk of retirement. There is talk of free agency plans. There is talk of the ups and downs of the season. There is talk of strategically getting back at heckling fans. There is talk of his secret clubhouse celebration strategy. It's a lot of insight, information and entertaining. Ladies and gentleman ... The Godfather.

There have been so many huge calls throughout this MLB postseason so far, and there are going to be even more in the coming days. But the voice that is emerging as one which we have counted on to nail each and every memorable instance on this, the biggest of stages, is Brian Anderson. He seemingly comes through every time. Bradfo sits down with Andersen for a deep dive into how he approaches these instances where painting the picture immediately becomes part of baseball history. It's the kind of insight you're going to want to carry around with you all the way through the final out of this season.

Michael Lorenzen has had quite a year. First he makes the All-Star team as a member of the Tigers. And then he gets traded to the Phillies at the Trade Deadline, going on to pitch a no-hitter in his second start with Philadelphia. And now he finds himself in the middle of the chaos and celebration of the Phillies march toward the World Series. The 31-year-old opens up to Bradfo about lessons he has learned while being with his new team, and how it is shaping him heading into another round of free agency.