Baseball Isn’t Boring

It's one thing to be good at Major League Baseball at the age of 21 years old, but it's something else to carry yourself like a star on and off the field along the way. That's exactly the case for both Roman Anthony and Jackson Holliday, who both sat down with Bradfo to discuss how they learned the art of dealing with all that comes with being under the MLB microscope at such a young age. There is also some good Hall and Oates 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

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Inside Access' on 105.7 The Fan. The crew is discussing the Orioles domination of the Red Sox, the best team in the AL, 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 Bradfo's takeaways from the latest run of bad pitching, the Great Jimmy Fund, 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

We are officially in crunch time of the MLB regular season, which is why it's a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up once again with Adam Ottavino. The 15-year big league veteran explains everything you need to know about these final few weeks, whether it's the uncomfortable realities that come with this time of year or simply predictions regarding which teams are best equipped to make a World Series run. There are also some important updates when it comes to Ottavino's plans going forward. 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 Boston media caught up with the new Red Sox first baseman to discuss his decision to join the Red Sox, 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

This is the perfect time for Producer Evan to execute another MLB Power Rankings, which is exactly what he does. Our guy gives his Top 10 teams heading into the All-Star break, unsurprisingly putting a team that just finished a 14-game win streak at the top. He does, however, give props to a couple of the hottest teams in the game, while leaving out the New York baseball scene 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 Baseball Isn't Boring brand was built on personalities such as Tyler Phillips. Listen to Bradfo's sit-down with the Marlins reliever and you will realize why. The former Phillie talks about his personality's evolution and how he came to accept the importance of just being himself. There are great stories, great perspective, and a fantastic explanation of why baseball is, indeed, not boring. 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

Rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer was making his presence felt during the Red Sox's run this season before injuring his right wrist on a swing just after the All-Star break. After various forms of rehab, including a cortisone shot, Mayer concluded that he would need season-ending surgery. Bradfo caught up with Marcelo as he explained the road he took to reach this decision and how he views his future. 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

With starting pitchers creeping toward 200 innings, it's time to talk to someone who knows the importance of that mark - Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez. Bradfo catches up with Pedro to discuss mindset and approach when it comes to achieving that milestone, and how it has evolved since the days he played. 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

Joining Bradfo and Pat (Play Tessie) on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show is Lucas Giolito. A favorite of the BIB brand, Giolito talked about his new nickname, how magical this recent run has been for him and the Red Sox, and what television show he has fallen in love with. 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

Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports and 'The Eye Test' is back with Bradfo and he has some opinions. One of the topics the guys discuss in their latest go-round is which team is best prepared to make a legitimate run through the postseason and the World Series. The guys have some thoughts (that include the Dodgers). " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">To listen to the entire conversation with Bradfo and Julian, 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

Rich Hill sat down with Bradfo recently to talk about a lot of things. But one topic that came up was all the hubbub surrounding teams getting upset that other teams were figuring out what pitches were coming. Hill knows a few things about the dynamic, having now played for 14 big league teams, so he passed along his perspective on the subject. To listen to the entire podcast with Rich and Bradfo, 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

Kutter Crawford re-emerged at Fenway Park to detail exactly what happened when it came to his season-ending wrist injury. The Red Sox pitcher, who led the team in innings in 2024, offered insight into his ailment, recovery and perspective. 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

Looking back at what almost happened in the baseball world is always a fascinating study, particularly when a slight twist or turn would have changed franchises' histories and fortunes. A perfect example of this was when the Rangers came within an eyelash of trading for Mike Lowell and Josh Beckett 20 years ago, only to watch the duo get dealt to the Red Sox. Former Rangers executives Jon Daniels and Thad Levine join Bradfo to reflect on what happened and the lessons learned from those negotiations. 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

Human interaction in the clubhouse. The Mets' pitching approach. How to build a postseason team. Bradfo and Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports broach all these topics (and more). It's an opportunity for a lot of venting, education and entertainment. And for the first time, Bradfo identifies somebody he would rather be talking to rather than his current podcast guest. 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 Bradfo's takeaways from the latest Red Sox road trip, whether the Red Sox truly have a number two starter, who to depend on in the lineup, 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

Now that the trade deadline has come and gone, it's a perfect time for Bradfo to be reunited with Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline. Sam is here to educate us all on exactly what to make of all these prospects dealt at the trade deadline, which deals were a surprise, and who exactly won and lost when it came to these organization-shifting moves. You are going to be a better baseball fan after listening to this. 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 returns to 92.9 The Game in Atlanta with Chris Thomas, this time to try and figure out how these Braves can be fixed. Should they make a run at Dylan Cease? What should be done with Ozzie Albies? How much faith should be put in bounce-back years from the likes of Spencer Strider and other veterans? All of that is discussed, along with news from around MLB. 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

With the news of Mets Top Prospect Nolan McLean getting called up to join the Mets rotation on Saturday, we dive back into the BIB Vault to bring you the conversation that Bradfo had with Nolan a year ago when he was still a two-way player, it's a personality and conversation that you're gonna wanna hear 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 Brewers have become the best team in baseball, so it's only logical to ask about their manager. That's exactly what Bradfo does when sitting down with Milwaukee broadcaster Brian Anderson, who joins the podcast once again to reflect on how Murph has become the right guy and the right time for the Brewers. To listen to the entire conversation with Bradfo and Brian, 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

It has been a few months since we last talked to Rich Hill, and for good reason. He was busy making history by playing for his 14th big league team, the Kansas City Royals, at the age of 45. But now he is without a club once again, deciding what's next. Rich reunites with Bradfo to discuss what has transpired over recent weeks and what he has planned for his immediate future. As always, there is some good state of baseball 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

No team in baseball has been hotter for the past 1 1/2 months than the Milwaukee Brewers, and there is no better person to offer insight into how it is all happening than broadcaster Brian Anderson. BA returns to talk with Bradfo about stories from the minor leagues, the great game of baseball, broadcasting, and, most notably, this team in Milwaukee which is the talk of MLB. 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

Courtney Finnicum is back with another edition of 'Pitch and Moan' with her guest this time around being 18-year MLB veteran and well-respected television analyst, Dan Plesac. Fresh off his stint in the White Sox broadcast booth, Dan brings the stories, the passion and the entertainment to the podcast. It's a style and enthusiasm that has made him a must-listen-to baseball voice on MLB Network, at the ballpark, and on this podcast. 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 caught up with Mets Prospects Jonah Tong and Carson Benge to discuss their stories, different paths to the Mets organization, and much more as we celebrate their promotion to Triple-A Syracuse 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

A big part of the good vibes from the Red Sox in recent weeks has been highlighted by the wave of much-talked-about t-shirts. So, what's the story behind them? Paul Procopio of Primo Products joins Bradfo and Gordo to explain how the whole t-shirt craze came about, and the connection he made with the Red Sox that spawned it all. 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

There are plenty of players out there who will have a huge say in whether their teams claim October glory. Bradfo talked to a couple of guys who fit that description - Toronto's Shane Bieber and Romy Gonzalez of the Red Sox. Bieber is the ultimate wild card for the first-place Blue Jays, having been just traded from Cleveland and still one rehab start away from pitching in a big league game. Gonzalez has filled a couple of huge holes for the Sox, both at first base and second base, continuing to put the pedal to the metal when it comes to his breakout 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

Just a few days after Red Sox manager Alex Cora proclaimed that he would, indeed, get a Baseball Isn't Boring tattoo if his team won the World Series, Bradfo and Gordo (Play Tessie) were back on Baseball Isn't Boring Radio to get even more commitments. The latest? The man who helps the BIB engine go, Scott MacFarlane of MacFarlane Energy. Scott's call-in launched a wave of other listener tattoo promises (along with some excellent baseball conversation). 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

Of all the names switching teams at the MLB trade deadline, Ryan Bergert wasn't one of the better-known. But maybe he should have been. Now with the Royals after being drafted, developed, and promoted by the Padres, Bergert has done nothing but excel in his role as a starting pitcher. It's why Bradfo wanted to catch up with the Canton, Ohio native for a Baseball Isn't Boring on the Go. 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

Dillon Tate was the fourth overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft. He also found himself as centerpieces in two big trades, once for Carlos Beltran and the other involving Zack Britton. Now he is a late-inning reliever for Triple-A Buffalo. Dillon is also the perfect guy to talk to when it comes to getting the proper perspective on life as a baseball player. Bradfo catches up with the Blue Jays minor leaguer to siphon some inspiration, education and entertainment. 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 'Ben & Woods' on 97.3 The Fan. The crew is discussing Bradfo's takeaways from the Red Sox latest hot streak, the Roman Anthony extension, the insane aggressiveness of A.J. Preller at the trade deadline, 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

Francisco Rodriguez. David Price. Brandon Finnegan. Orion Kerkring. They are all examples of pitchers who made postseason impacts despite having pitched in just a handful of big league games. So, who's next? Bradfo sits down with a couple of candidates: Payton Tolle and David Sandlin. Both Red Sox prospects were just promoted to Triple-A with an eye on maybe making their mark in the bigs when it counts the most. It's timely. It's informative. It's entertaining. It's another Baseball Isn't Boring banger. 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 Bradfo's takeaways from the Roman Anthony extension, if the Roman Anthony extension hints that Wilyer Abreu and/or Jarren Duran will be dealt this offseason, the Red Sox misses at the deadline, 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 Phillies are one team that probably doesn't need a whole lot of help, but they are getting it anyway. The return of starting pitcher Aaron Nola is around the corner, which is why Bradfo caught up to the Phillies' hurler for their second sit-down. The conversation shifts to Nola's injury, his comeback, his current status, his contract, and Kevin Gausman's flamethrower. It's always a good time with Aaron. 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 Marcelo Mayer to discuss his thoughts and feelings on his teammate Roman Anthony's extension and the latest on his rehab and if he's had any extension talks 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

Since just before the All-Star break, Michael Wacha has lived his best life, not giving up more than a run in any of his four starts. Bradfo catches up with the Royals starter to talk about his journey, his contract and his evolution to become the pitcher he is today. 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 seems like a perfect time to sit down with Red Sox manager Alex Cora and reflect on what has been a wild 2025 season. Bradfo catches up with Cora to talk about what he has learned when it comes to managing the ups, downs and chaos of the season, while comparing what is going on with his team (which has one 7 straight) to other Augusts he has experienced as a manager. It's the kind of insight into the life of a manager you simply aren't going to find anywhere else. 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 Outfielder Roman Anthony to discuss his rookie season success, playing in front of packed crowds, his flukey back injury, 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

In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by the newest member of the Baltimore Orioles Hall Of Fame Adam Jones to discuss navigating his first trade deadline as a member of the Orioles front office, what being inducted into the Orioles Hall Of Fame means to 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

There are few better people to turn to for next-level trade deadline analysis than former Rangers and Twins GM Thad Levine. Bradfo sits down with Thad for a look at how things work this time of year, surfacing great stories from previous deadlines while looking at exactly what happened this time around. It's the perfect conversation as teams and fans reflect on MLB life as we head into the final two months of the regular 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

There have been some rumors and reports regarding a possible return to the Los Angeles Dodgers by the Godfather, Joe Kelly. Fortunately, we have a direct line to the man himself. Bradfo is joined by his co-author to get the what's what when it comes to Joe's plans for a late-season return to MLB, detailing how he has gotten ready and how he is getting ready. (Spoiler: His 5-year-old son has had to stand in against 95 mph fastballs.) There is also a plea to the man who really, really liked Joe's book, Tom Hanks. 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

With the news coming down that Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck will be undergoing Tommy John surgery, Bradfo was there for all insight, information and updates with both the pitcher and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow making themselves available. 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

Taylor Trammell was destined for major league stardom, having been taken in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Reds before being a huge part of two different trades. But it hasn't worked out as the outfielder planned ... until now. Bradfo sits down with the Astros outfielder to reflect on lessons learned during a journey that has finally landed him as a starter for a contending team. It's inspiring, educational and entertaining. It's just a fantastic conversation. 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 spitting truths about the Red Sox's controversial trade deadline, offering up the facts when it comes to what went down in the final hour Thursday. He's joined by Sammy (Play Tessie) to talk all about the good, the bad and the mysterious when it comes to this trade deadline. 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 catching up with friend of the program Josh Hader at a perfect time. The Astros closer has lived the life of being involved in trade deadline deals, while having just experienced life with a no-trade clause and his team getting Carlos Correa. There is also some great analysis when it comes to talking with Uber drivers. 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 Red Sox's trade deadline was one of the most talked about of any big league club, in large part because Craig Breslow and Co. failed to come away with the top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher they had publicly stated was the Sox's top priority. Sitting down with Bradfo, Red Sox team president Sam Kennedy takes us behind the scenes for the Sox's deadline and pursuit of the player(s) everyone was waiting for them to haul in. It is the kind of insight curious baseball fans will soak up. 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

Astros Third Baseman Carlos Correa met with the media to discuss his trade from Minnesota back to Houston, his reaction to the move and his return, 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

Another MLB Trade Deadline is in the books, with fans from over now picking through the good, bad, and unexpected of all the deals that were made and those that weren't. Producer Evan joins Bradfo to lend his power-ranking expertise to the art of identifying which teams should be identified as having the best of the best deadlines. 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

Mets POBO David Stearns met with the media to discuss the Padres trade deadline acquisitions of Mason Miller & JP Sears from the A's, Ryan O'Hearn & Ramon Laureano from the Orioles, Nestor Cortes and prospect Jorge Quintana from the Brewers, Freddy Fermin from the Royals, if he felt they could make a trade with including Leo De Vries, how Billy Beane influenced his agressiveness, 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

Mets POBO David Stearns met with the media to discuss the Mets trade deadline acquisitions of Ryan Helsley from the Cardinals, Tyler Rogers from the Giants, and Cedric Mullins from the Orioles, if they tried to acquire a starter, what Clay Holmes role is moving forward, 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 Bradfo's takeaways from the Red Sox acquisition of Steven Matz, where he thinks the Red Sox will look next, 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