Baseball Isn’t Boring

Other than Aaron Judge, there isn't a more high-profile free agent hitting this year's market than starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. But would he be worth an investment from your team? Tim Britton, who covers the Mets for The Athletic, joins Bradfo to explain in detail why deGrom is a pitcher - despite his age and injury history - who would be just what the doctor ordered for those clubs looking for top of the rotation. It's a reality check for those trying to get a handle on the free agent pitching market.

David Ross was once that free agent who a team prioritized enough to call immediately when the window to talk slid open, with the Red Sox targeting the former catcher out of the gate leading into the 2013 season. Now Ross is the guy making the phone calls. The Cubs manager joins Bradfo to talk about the power of such an approach, and how he goes about it. It's all part of a lengthy sit-down between the two which can listen to in its entirety by click here.

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross proudly wears his Baseball Isn't Boring t-shirt, and for good reason. He actually believes and lives it. Ross joins Bradfo to reflect on a feeling few in this world have experienced - catching the final pitch of a major league baseball season and then running to the mound to celebrate a championship. Ross also offers valuable insight when it comes to recruiting free agents, and the roller coaster that comes with managing rumors and roster turnover. (See: Willson Contreras.) We also get the bottom of whether or not Ross has danced since Dancing With the Stars. It's another good one.

As part of the conversation with Bradfo and Coop about the blueprint for how to celebrate a world championship, Jonny Gomes reveals some previously untold insight into his most recent World Series parade. Gomes details his big day in Kansas City, along with what the Astros can expect in the days to come. Click here for the entire interview.

The Houston Astros are smack dab in the middle of celebrating their 2022 world championship. So, how does one go about executing such a celebration? Well, Bradfo and Coop turned to a man who has found himself in the middle of two World Series-winning parties , Jonny Gomes. Gomes offers entertaining details of what happens in a clubhouse, what happens after the clubhouse, the protocol during a parade and then the continuation of the good times even after leaving town. Gomes also understands how painful it is to be in the other World Series clubhouse, having to weather the opposition whoop it up on the other side of the field. And, of course, there are stories, some of which hadn't been told until now. Make this your punctuation to the 2022 season.

Nate Corddry hopped on the podcast with Bradfo earlier this week where they chatted about all things that are great about the sport of baseball. Here's a snippet from that where Nate reveals his all-time fan moments while meeting the stars of the diamond and the silver screen

We asked the Red Sox Manager and 3 time World Series champ what it's like to prepare for postseason series with the use of analytics and advanced scouting. According to Alex Cora, the scouting and preparation work that goes into the earlier round of the MLB Postseason are more chaotic than the deeper series.

As part of the first installment of 'Players-Only Thursdays' free agent pitcher Rich Hill talked about why teams are willing to pay more after watching players excel on the postseason stage. Both Bradfo and MLB.com's Ian Browne offers their examples of this dynamic, with Hill dissecting the impetus for these postseason performers suddenly making more money off of just a couple of weeks.

Free agent pitcher Rich Hill joins Bradfo and MLB.com's Ian Browne to spread the word about his partnership with Baseball Isn't Boring. The lefty announced that he will be appearing weekly for 'Players-Only Thursdays' where he will be joined by fellow major leaguers to talk about important topics involving this great game. Along with the announcement, Hill and the guys have an extensive conversation on what exactly allows big-game player to thrive in the biggest moments, such as the World Series. It's advice and analysis coaches, parents and players will want to soak in.

Baseball Isn't Boring is a movement that stretches beyond just the big leagues. This is about all walks of life, which is why we are thrilled to meet up with our unofficial Hollywood correspondent Nate Corddry. Corddry - an actor, comedian and lifelong Red Sox fan - can give the unique perspective of an East Coast fan living among West Coast baseball followers, while relishing in the memories that made him the fanatic he is today. Nate sits down with Bradfo to talk about his fandom, experiences involving the great game and the unforgettable visit he, his brother Rob (also an actor) and father took to the Red Sox clubhouse. Bradfo also gets a chance to get the behind-the-scenes story of one of his favorite movie scenes, that just so happens to include a memorable baseball-themed backdrop.