Baseball Isn’t Boring

When it comes to highlighting how entertaining baseball can be there is no better organization than the Savannah Bananas, a reality that was once again brought to light thanks to the conversation with Bradfo and Bananas' Director of Entertainment Zack Frongillo. (Listen to the entire podcast by clicking here.) But of all the facts and examples brought up by Frongillo, highlighting the success of the Bananas none should hit home more for MLB than the TikTok lesson. When one organization (the Bananas) are tripling up the most successful team in another organization (the Yankees) in TikTok followers, it's something to take note of. Frongillo explains ...

With the message of baseball not being boring spreading like wildfire throughout 2022, it is worth taking some time to highlight one of the chief contributors in getting the narrative into fabric of sports fans. It's why Bradfo sat down with Zack Frongillo, the Director of Entertainment for the Savannah Bananas. Frongillo and the Bananas have helped highlight the fun that can be found on a baseball diamond, while offering a wake-up call to Major League Baseball via their fan experience and, yes, TikTok following. We are thankful for all that Frongillo and the Bananas have brought and will continue to bring.

Rob Friedman of Pitching Ninja joined Bradfo to break down the awesomeness that come with everything major league pitching and major league pitchers. Part of the conversation included a look back at Friedman's most memorable pitches of 2022, along with identifying some unique pitchers who might be flying under the radar heading into 2023. It's part of a lengthy conversation which you can listen to in its entirety by clicking here.

From one cause to another ... thank you, PItching Ninja. Bradfo is joined by Rob Friedman, the creator and owner of perhaps baseball's most popular and impactful social media presence. It's an organization that has not only entertained and informed the average baseball fan through videos highlighting every known MLB pitch and pitcher, but has literally changed the way those throwing the baseball have gone about their business. Pitching Ninja represents what is good in the game, which is why the conversation should scratch right where any baseball fan itches.

There are a lot of great conversation involving free agency these days, which is why Bradfo and Ed Hand together for a free agency check-in. (Listen to that entire podcast by clicking here.) But within the analysis surfaced an interesting debate: Who would you rather have on a three-year, big-money contract, Justin Verlander or Jacob deGrom. Hand has his pick. Listen to find out his choice and reasoning.

Heading into Thanksgiving Week, it seems like a good time to check in on what's what when it come to MLB free agency. Fortunately, our Baseball Isn't Boring has a free agent correspondent, Ed Hand, at the ready to digest all the latest news when it comes to the Hot Stove and who might end up where. Hand and Bradfo break down the merits of Verlander vs. deGrom, what exactly is going on with Jose Abreu, and, of course, trying to figure out who will land Jorge Alfaro. There is a lot of good talk about how baseball is pushing boredom aside, on a daily basis.

Bradfo is joined by former Royals general manager Dayton Moore to discuss the importance of having strong voices and personalties in a major league clubhouse. It's a priority that seems to be being devalued a bit by MLB executives. But Moore states a strong case for making a point to having players like Eric Hosmer around to help guide a group through the seventh-month season. It's part of a lengthy conversation between the two you are going to want to listen to. Click here for the whole ball of wax.

The Yankees always seem to be at the epicenter of every Hot Stove season, whether they end up making moves or not. This year is no different. It's why it was a perfect time for Bradfo to talk to Keith McPherson of WFAN and the BXB Podcast to dissect exactly why the Yankees can't afford to lose Aaron Judge in free agency. Keith also cements himself as a true 'Baseball Isn't Boring' guy, showing the kind of offseason enthusiasm our mission was built on.

Part of the fun of baseball is the offseason. A huge piece of the offseason is predicting where free agents are going to land. And when it comes to the art of predicting the landing spots for MLB free agents, there is absolutely nobody better than the group at MLB Trade Rumors. Bradfo is joined by MLBTR experts Tim Dierkes and Steve Adams to break down their annual Top 50 free agent list, dissecting the process that went into picking player contracts and teams. There is nobody better, and now we are brought behind the curtain to see exactly how it all happens. For a look at the MLBTR list, click here.

We have our first big trade of the MLB offseason and it's one that came out of nowhere: The Blue Jays sending slugger Teoscar Hernandez to the Mariners in exchange for reliever Erik Swanson and minor league hurler Adam Macko. There was a lot to digest when it came to this one, which is why Bradfo was joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca to pick through all the particulars. How risky was this for the Blue Jays? Why did they do it? How good is Swanson? It's all right here in an Emergency Baseball Isn't Boring.