Baseball Isn’t Boring

It's always great to remember the journey any major leaguer takes, particularly one who has had to persevere for so long before landing a key piece of a pennant race. That's why it's a great time to hear Phillies reliever Tanner Banks relay lessons he learned after taking eight years to make it to the bigs and then finally finding his footing a few years later as a valued member of this current first-place Phils team. To listen to the entire conversation with Tanner, 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

Being a chief decision-maker for any organization is a nonstop existence, with team-building taking place almost every month of the year. But what about September? Cleveland president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti joined Bradfo to explain what is happening when it comes to front offices throughout baseball, many of which are preparing for both the postseason the offseason. There is also some great Shane Bieber trade talk along with Chris' reflection on when he fell in love with going to baseball games. 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 Pitcher Payton Tolle to talk about adjusting to the MLB, the fancy hotel life, and much 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 is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing Roman Anthony's untimely injury, the importance of good pitching in the stretch run, and much 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 impactful stories of the 2025 MLB baseball season aren't always those who are smothered in success. Take Nolan Jones, for instance. A star on the rise with the Rockies, the outfielder was dealt to the team he came up with, the Guardians, just before the start of the regular season. It raised doubts. It allowed for uncertainty. And it has resulted in a very uneven season for Jones. Nolan sits down with Bradfo to reflect on his unexpected path, offering perspective on how he sees his future. It's a worthwhile conversation and reminder that it's not always easy in the big leagues. 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

What starter threw the most pitches in one game this season? That would be Cleveland's Gavin Williams. The Guardians' hurler sits down with Bradfo to reflect on that almost-no-hitter against the Mets and what it felt like in the hours and days after. The guys also discussed his 2021 Draft class and the lessons he has learned since being taken in the first round. 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 Pearl Jam debate. A podcast host's style choices. The art of celebrating a walk-off. And, of course, what lies ahead for one of the top prospects in all of baseball. All of it is discussed in another meeting of the minds - and generations - involving Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer and Bradfo. It's always a good time when these two sit down for a convo. 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 Outfielder Roman Anthony addressed the Boston media to discuss his oblique injury, when he felt it come on and how long he will likely miss 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 Pitcher Lucas Giolito discusses how he approaches team picture day, what he would change about it, 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

Red Sox video coordinator Mike Brenly returns to the podcast, this time to break down how he managed to identify that Trevor Story's home run - the shortest homer of the season - actually went off Jhonkensy Noel's glove and off the Fenway Park right field foul pole. 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 critically acclaimed author Jane Leavy has a new book coming out, and it is right in the Baseball Isn't Boring wheelhouse. The title: 'Make Me The Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong With Baseball And How To Fix It.' Jane and Bradfo have an unforgettable meeting of the minds when it comes to the state of baseball and how the game might be improved/saved. It's the kind of conversation all those who care about baseball will want to 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

Bradfo catches up with Pirates GM Ben Cherington to discuss how the Pirates discovered Konnor Griffin prior to the draft and his quick ascension through their system in his first full season in pro ball 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

How is Aroldis Chapman doing what he is doing? The closer's excellence has everybody scrambling for answers. Appearing on Rob Friedman's podcast (Pitching Ninja), ESPN's Buster Olney explained it all started with an interaction between Connor Wong and Chapman. Bradfo went to the person in the middle of the story, Wong, to get his perspective on exactly what happened, and is happening, when it comes to the 37-year-old reliever. 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

Ben Cherington has seen a lot as a baseball executive, having won a World Series as the general manager of the Red Sox, while currently attempting to rebuild the Pirates as the chief decision-maker in that organization. Between the lessons learned, the stories that can now be told, and the perspective about the challenges (and players) that await, it seemed like a perfect time for Bradfo to sit down with Ben. 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's always a good time to hear the excitement of a rookie being called up to the big leagues for the first time. But top Reds prospect Sal Stewart took it to another level when addressing the media before his MLB debut. In his introductory press conference, the former first-round pick offered the kind of enthusiasm and excitement that feeds baseball fans everywhere. 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

At the age of 37, closer Aroldis Chapman is having a historic year for the Red Sox. It's the reason why the team has committed to a contract extension for Chapman. The reliever and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow met with the media to detail how the deal came about and why the commitment became a priority. 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

Tanner Banks has distinguished himself as a key piece of the Phillies' postseason puzzle, and it's not just because of the lefty reliever's signature next-level mustache. The 32-year-old Banks, who made his big league debut in 2022, has broken out as one of the game's most reliable southpaw relief pitchers, 11 years after being drafted in the 18th round. Bradfo sits down with Banks to talk about his journey and facial hair, in a conversation that will inspire, inform, and 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

Not only did Pirates rookie Cam Devanney make his MLB debut Sunday, but he did in the ballpark he grew up going to the games at - Fenway Park. The New Hampshire native reflected on the experience with Bradfo, offering insight into a path that took him from a Northeast high schooler to an Elon University star to a six-year minor leaguer. It was a moment that needed to be captured. 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 an attempt to keep the buzz going when it comes to Red Sox rookie phenom pitcher Payton Tolle, Bradfo and the Play Tessie guys (Gordo, Sammy and Pat) are joined on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show by resident dream maker/Boston farm director Brian Abraham to talk all things Tolle. 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 game's top pitching prospects, Bubba Chandler, has found his way to the Pittsburgh Pirates and is doing alright for himself. But what has the experience been like, and how has he been able to draw on his previous existence as a two-way player for this early success? Bubba sits down with Bradfo to discuss all of it in a revealing conversation that educates, entertains and informs. 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

Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher Payton Tolle went head-to-head with Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes in his MLB debut and more than held his own. Tolle struck out eight while leaving the mound with one out in the sixth inning with his team carrying a 2-0 lead. After the game, Tolle was about as genuine and enthusiastic as you'll find in a postgame press conference. Bradfo was there for the reflection. 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

Walker Buehler has been released by the Red Sox to create room on the roster for Payton Tolle's addition and debut. Bradfo was there to catch Craig Breslow's remarks about Buehler's release and why he decided to release him instead of designating him for an assignment 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 BIB Producer Evan to get the lay of the land in his latest Power Rankings which sees the Red Sox crack into the Top 5 for the first time this season 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's a big day in Major League Baseball, with two of the top pitching prospects in the game - Boston's Payton Tolle and Jonah Tong of the Mets - making their MLB debuts. So we respect the moment by giving you Bradfo's sitdown with Tolle from just a few weeks ago. To top it off, Producer Evan is back with another Power Rankings, this time buying what his Mets are selling thanks to the likes of another rookie, Nolan McLean. 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 seemingly worked out pretty well for Bubba Chandler. The top Pirates prospects has excelled in his two appearances since being called up to the majors, not allowing a run over eight innings. Bradfo caught up with Chandler in spring training to talk about his decision to abandon the dream of becoming the next Shohei Ohtani as a two-way player and solely focus on pitching. 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

Maybe the most important addition to any roster to date this season has been the Mets' promotion of starting pitcher Nolan McLean, who is off to a historic start. So, how did they know he was ready? Bradfo catches up with Syracuse Mets manager Dick Scott to get insight into the decisions to promote both McLean and fellow starter Jonah Tong. The guys also take a deep dive into how we should view the development of players as they progress from one level to the next these days. This will make a better baseball fan heading into the season's crunch time. 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 Blue Jays GM and Mets exec J.P. Ricciardi to get his take on some the top prospects in baseball that he's scouted when they've come in to face the Worcester Red Sox including the likes of Justin Crawford, Drew Gilbert, & Payton Tolle 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 sits down with longtime MLB reliever Adam Ottavino to discuss the keys to staying healthy during the stretch run, the anomaly that is Nate Eovaldi, 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

Six years ago, teams could still wheel and deal their way to the postseason thanks to the waiver trade deadline, a period in August where trades could still be made. However, that all changed after 2019, eliminating the transactional fun that occurred after July 31. Bradfo catches up with former Blue Jays GM and Mets exec J.P. Ricciardi to reflect on that dynamic, telling some awesome stories along the way. The guys also discuss how front offices have changed when it comes to building rosters. 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 New York media caught up with the the Mets POBO to discuss his decision to call up top prospect Jonah Tong, why he went with Tong over Sproat, and much 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 sat down with Red Sox Catcher Carlos Narvaez to discuss his ability to fight through injury this season, the advice that Jason Varitek gave him, and much 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

It's late August, and we have absolutely no idea who should be considered the favorite in the American League. That's why Bradfo turned to ESPN's Eduardo Perez and Buster Olney for some direction when trying to decipher who should be considered the team to separate from the pack. Bradfo also catches up with a potential wild card when it comes to the race to the World Series, Yankees rookie pitcher Cam Schlitter. 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 sat down with Marlins reliever Tyler Phillips to talk about his personality evolution, how he came to accept the importance of just being himself, and his infamous face-slapping bullpen entrance 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 ESPN's Buster Olney to figure out who is THE best team in the AL... hint: it's not easy to answer 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 was boots on the ground at Yankee Stadium for the big four-game series in the Bronx and came away with two potentially crucial conversations when it comes to deciding the postseason. The first is with Lucas Giolito, who reveals some truly telling stories regarding what makes the Red Sox's clubhouse dynamic a difference-maker. And the second is with Yankees reliever Devin Williams, whose one-of-a-kind pitch - the Airbender changeup - is shaping up as a true difference-maker. It's why we wanted to give you the what's what when it came to both the clubhouse and the pitch. 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 Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, this time from Yankee Stadium immediately after the Red Sox' beatdown of the Yankees. With Gordo (Play Tessie) co-hosting from the BIB Studios, the discussion goes from how uncomfortable life has become for the Yanks, how good things have been for the Sox, and which team should actually be considered the best of the best in the American League. 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

Carson Williams is now a major leaguer. It's a reality he emphasized in his first big league game Friday by launching a homer for the Rays. Bradfo caught up with Williams, who was part of a 2021 MLB Draft that possessed a boatload of high school shortstops like Carson. He also catches up with another high school shortstop from that class, Marcelo Mayer, who grew up playing against Williams in the San Diego area. 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 'Blair and Barker Show' on Sportsnet 590 The Fan in Toronto, this time to discuss the talk of the town - Shane Bieber. There is a very logical comparison to the Red Sox' acquisition of Kyle Schwarber at the trade deadline in 2021, which seems to fit like a glove. There is also some great Aroldis Chapman and Roman Anthony talk. 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

Paul Blackburn's path to his newest team, the Yankees, have taken all kinds of twists and turns, starting with his All-Star season in 2022. Since then he has experienced all kinds of ups and downs, most recently during a stint with the Mets that began with a trade deadline deal last season. The righty sits down with Bradfo to offer an insight into his journey and mindset. 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 Schlitter has come a long way, going from putting Christmas trees on top of cars to throwing 100 mph at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees rookie pitcher is joined by Bradfo reflect on a journey that most recently had him pitching six perfect innings in Tampa. Bradfo also catches up with another new Yankee, Paul Blackburn, who has quite the path since living life as an All-Star with the A's. 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

Walker Buehler has been taken out of the Red Sox starting rotation and put in their bullpen after never finding any sort of prolonged success. Bradfo was there in New York when Buehler met with the media to discuss the news and his new role. 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

On the day Shane Bieber returns to the major leagues, getting his first start with the Blue Jays, we wanted to resurface the recent conversation Bradfo had with the starter. The guys talk about Bieber's path back, his decision to remain in Cleveland this past offseason, and what it was like to get traded. 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's a good time to revisit a recent conversation Bradfo had with Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony, who continues to make his mark on the baseball world with both his performance and demeanor. The guys take a deep dive into how Anthony can function both on and off the field like a player much more experienced than the 21-year-old. 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 Yankees reliever David Bednar to discuss his mid-season trade to the Yankees, adjusting to life as a Yankee, and much 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

Jumping aboard a team in the middle of a pennant race is a unique endeavor. And then mix in the fact that your wife is due to give birth to your first child just a few days after joining your new team. It's crazy times ... just ask Nathaniel Lowe. Bradfo catches up with the new Red Sox first baseman to talk about his whirlwind last week, lessons he has learned along the way, and unique challenges that may be waiting around the corner. Bradfo also talks to another player who is wearing a new uniform with a new organization, Yankees reliever David Bednar. Listening to this will give you a new appreciation and perspective on what these sorts of players are going through. 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 New York media caught up with the new Yankees reliever to discuss his decision to join the Yankees, his thoughts on his season so far, and much 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 is jumping on 'The Fan Morning Show' on 590 The Fan in Toronto to set the stage for the final five weeks of the regular season, including the big series in the Bronx between the Red Sox and Yankees. Shane Bieber. The American League hierarchy. Roman Antony. And, of course, the George Constanza bobblehead. It's all touched and talked 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

Tyler O'Neill couldn't have started his 2025 season better. He extended his major league record for most consecutive Opening Days hitting a home run, while going 4-for-4 after getting a Baseball Isn't Boring shirt a few days later. But in the 147 days since, it's been a grind for the outfielder due to injuries. Bradfo sits down with O'Neill to reflect on his first season with the Orioles, lessons learned, and how he plans to help the BIB host reach full muscle capacity. Bradfo also catches up with Baltimore rookie Dylan Beavers, whose 2025 has also offered some surprises, but in a good way. 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 Red Sox Shortshop Trevor Story to discuss his epic stolen base streak that has seen him steal 22 straight bases without a caught stealing 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 sits down with Orioles Jackson Holliday to discuss how he learned the art of dealing with all that comes with being under the MLB microscope at such a young age 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