Baseball Isn’t Boring

Talk show host Stephen A. Smith was exposed this week, both thanks to his terrible take on Shohei Ohtani and explanation after, but also on the field when trying to reach home plate on a first pitch at Yankee Stadium. We have examples. We have proof. Conversely, we also have a perfect ambassador for all that is good when it comes to loving the great game. His name is Jonas Never. Bradfo sit down with the artist just a few days after Never painted his second mural of The Godfather (Joe Kelly), this one residing inside Dodger Stadium. The former pitcher talks about his journey and why these iconic murals hit home for so many people.

Among all the front office conversation in recent weeks, one of the chief talks has been news that David Stearns will be headed to lead the Mets. It's a topic that came up in Bradfo's conversation with Former Mets GM, and MLB Network Radio host, Jim Duquette. Duquette offers his thoughts on what Stearns will bring, along with a potential payoff in keeping Billy Eppler around as the GM. To listen to the entire Duquette conversation, click here.

Zack Weiss has traveled a long road to his current spot in the Red Sox' bullpen. It's one that includes multiple organizations, being released, journeys to play in the Olympics and World Baseball Classic and a stint - not too long ago - as an excellent salesman at the clothing store Lululemon. It's a great story told by a fun personality, with Weiss sitting down with Bradfo to reflect on it all.

There's been a lot of buzz in baseball about what makes a good chief decision-maker, whether it's a general manager or president of baseball operations. Bradfo gets to the bottom of it with former Mets and Orioles GM Jim Duquette, who not only has insight from inside the front office but also via following the big leagues as a host on MLB Network Radio. What goes into making a trade? Which GMs are toughest to trade with? How difficult is the job these days? Who are the best candidates to fill vacant spots going forward? And how will David Stearns fare in New York? It is the perfect primer for all GM talk heading into the offseason.

The Godfather Joe Kelly returns to discuss his upcoming event: The Joe Kelly Book Signing benefitting Warrior For Children in Upland, CA, with the offer of a lifetime for one or two lucky fans who buy their tickets to the event RIGHT NOW! This is one that you don't want to miss!

Just because you are a great baseball player doesn't mean you are great at managing life. That's what Jacob Turner - the ninth overall pick in the 2009 MLB Draft - came to realize. And it's also why Turner is now committed to helping athletes navigate their way through the pitfalls that come with major (and minor) league money. Whether it is an 18-year-old who just got an enormous signing bonus, a current player who is living the life, or an end-of-the-road athlete who has to figure out what's next, there are lessons to be learned. That's where Turner - who now runs Moment Private Wealth - comes in. Bradfo sits down with the former Tigers and Marlins pitcher for an eye-opening discussion, which includes how agent Scott Boras changed Turner's perspective. It's an important conversation.

We are down to crunch-time in the MLB Power Rankings (regular season edition), with Producer Evan and Liam 'Skiff' Skiffington locking in on their best of the best. The guys join Bradfo once again to identify Evan's hatred of the Phillies, Skiff's (relative) love for the Rangers, and the argument about how the Top 3 should actually shake out. With one week to go, it's getting spicy.

We are all trying to identify which teams are primed to make the ultimate push to the World Series, along the lines of what the Phillies managed a year ago. Well, Rockies analyst and MLB Network Radio host Ryan Spilborgh was part of one of the most historic late-season runs in MLB history when the 2007 Rockies won 21 of 22 games before reaching the World Series. Bradfo catches up with Spilborgh to talk about what signs we should be looking for, along with a great conversation regarding players evolving into media personalities. It's timely. It's awesome.

How much should a team invest in its bullpen? In this world of baseball it has become a tricky conversation. Bradfo sits down with Chris Martin to discuss how he views the approaches and the importance of investing into guys like himself and a closer such as Kenley Jansen. The red-hot Red Sox reliever also talks about his evolution as a pitcher, giving a great example of the pitfalls of weird autograph-signing.

We have celebrations and champagne. The Dodgers. The Orioles. The Rays. There were speeches and this podcast give you a few of them. But there is also another conversation on in these final days of the regular season: Who are the best executives to run a team going forward? Bradfo is joined by Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe to pick the chief decision-makers they feel would be best to fill any front office vacancy. There is even a comparison of Brian Cashman to Megan Thee Stallion. It's entertaining. It's enlightening. It's educational. And it's a great way to start your week.