Baseball Isn’t Boring

This year's trade deadline seemed like it was slowly creeping along, that was until late in the day Wednesday. Thanks to the back-and-forth bullpen moves by the Mets and Phillies, and then Seattle's big acquisition of the biggest bat on the market, things just got spicy. Helping Bradfo break it all down is The Athletic's Tim Britton, who is in the belly of the beast that is the National League East race. Bradfo also gets the chance to sit down with another player who has lived the trade deadline life, current Phillies minor leaguer Lucas Sims. It's a great way to get you ready for the final few hours of the 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 catches up with Phillies Reliever David Robertson to discuss his unconventional, mid-season signing, road back to MLB with the Phillies 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

While we await all the big trade deadline moves, it is a good time to reflect on another example of how a major leaguer's journey is rarely a straight line. There are ups. There are downs. And, if you approach things the right way, there are ups again. This is the lesson top Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell is currently experiencing, as he explains while sitting down with Bradfo. The success. The contract. The struggles. The new position. And how the resurgence. It's all been there for the rookie. 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 Red Sox Top Prospect Connelly Early tells the story of his Double-A Portland Manager Chad Epperson telling him he was traded prior to admitting that it was a joke and he was instead headed to Triple-A Worcester 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 Royals Reliever Lucas Erceg, Reds Reliever Taylor Rogers, and Mets Outfielder Brandon Nimmo to get their perspectives and unique stories of how potential trades and actual trades impacted them during their careers 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

Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing is living a very new existence these days. There are the trade rumors. There is figuring out the major leagues. And there is simply learning in a fashion he has never had to learned before. It's all why Rushing's sitdown with Bradfo should be digested, analyzed, and appreciated. It's a crazy time of year, a reality that young players like Rushing - and the Marlins' Kyle Stowers (who is also on the podcast) - can attest 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 brings us a taste of trade deadline talk by catching up with someone who has lived the life of being dealt at the deadline, Tyler Glasnow. It's a lot of entertainment. It's a lot of insight. It's a lot of education. It's a lot of awesome. 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 time to take a breath from the trade deadline conversation and listen to a great conversation between Julian McWilliams (CBS Sports) and Dodgers sideline Kirsten Watson. Kirsten is fantastic in taking us inside the life of someone in her world, offering insight and perspective most aren't aware of. Bradfo also brings us a taste of trade deadline talk by catching up with someone who has lived the life of being dealt at the deadline, Tyler Glasnow. It's a lot of entertainment. It's a lot of insight. It's a lot of education. It's a lot of awesome. 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

Certain players elicit certain emotions and memories. Shohei Ohtani is at the top of that list. Bradfo gets a chance to sit down with Red Sox reliever Chris Murphy less than 24 hours after he secured a tent-pole moment in his young career by striking out Ohtani in a key spot Friday night. Considering how far Murphy has come after undergoing Tommy John surgery, the significance of the at-bat wasn't lost on the lefty. He explains his thoughts, emotions, and execution in the showdown, while going on to talk about what striking out one of his heroes, Bryce Harper, also meant. There is also a lot of good inside baseball talk regarding what pitching measurements are actually important. 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 joined once again by the Play Tessie guys, Gordo and Sammy, to jump on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show. This time, the guys are taking a deep dive into all things trade deadline, while also getting to hear Bradfo's exclusive conversation with Red Sox owner John Henry. 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 seemed like a perfect time to resurface Nick Kurtz's sit-down interview with Bella Geskos before the 2024 MLB Draft. Why? Well, Kurtz just made history with one of the best offensive performances in a game of all time, hitting four home runs, scoring six runs, and notching 19 total bases. The interview offers insight into one of baseball's rising stars. 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 a story (and podcast) about how one video game would have an impact on the growth of the great game of baseball. 'MLB the Show' media strategist Collin Moore joins Bradfo to discuss the unique place 'MLB the Show' has in the game, including how actual big leaguers are not only forming a bond with the game, but the people who make it. It's a game that reminds people, including major leaguers, of how great the game is daily. 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 Pitcher Walker Buehler met with the media at Fenway Park to discuss reuniting with his former Dodger teammates, getting his World Series ring, 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

MLB Pipeline has updated their Top 100 prospects list with the graduation of Roman Anthony and the new top prospect in baseball is none other than Konnor Griffin. Bradfo caught up with the Pirates top prospect to discuss how he's adjusting to the top prospect life and following the path of Paul Skenes to become the next Pittsburgh great 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 trade deadline has begun, and so have the conversations regarding how each move will impact each team. Seattle president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto once again got ahead of the market with a deal for Josh Naylor, making this podcast even more timely. Phillies reliever Matt Strahm returns to join Bradfo for a discussion about the dynamics of clubhouses and the trade deadline - the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable. We also celebrate MLB Pipeline's new No. 1 overall prospect by talking to that No. 1 prospect, Konnor Griffin. 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 crazy Red Sox-Phillies series, if he would trade Jarren Duran for Dylan Cease, what else he sees the Red Sox looking into 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

Just as was the case two years ago when Dylan Cease was the talk of the trade deadline, the pitcher has found himself back in late July trade rumors. It's a great time to resurface the conversation Bradfo had with him in June, which includes how the pitcher has approached his contract year. Get to know Dylan ... He might be coming to your city sooner than you think. 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

Whether it's because of this podcast or just because you pay attention to the great game of baseball, you probably know Daniel Bard's unbelievable story by now. Dominant reliever suddenly comes down with the Yips. Toiled in the minors for five years before finally retiring. Reemerges two years later to have an out-of-nowhere spectacular comeback with the Rockies. And now he has retired again. The inspiring story of Bard unsurprisingly continues with this podcast, as the longtime reliever joins Bradfo to explain the unforgettable few hours that led him to retirement for a second time. It's a podcast you are going to 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

The top prospect in baseball, Roman Anthony, is back talking with Bradfo, this time for a quick conversation about his experiences with the trade deadline and other instances in his baseball career where he has to fight through struggles. 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 at Baseball Isn't Boring always love to be inspired, which is why it's always a good time when we get a chance to roll out podcasts like this one: The inspirational stories of 45-year-old Rich Hill and a player 20 years his junior, Otto Kemp. Bradfo catches up with a teammate of Hill from last season, Red Sox reliever Brennan Bernardino, to get some insight into the importance of having Hill around. (It's perfectly timed considering Hill's debut with the Royals, his 14th MLB team.) Bradfo then talks to new Phillies third baseman Otto Kemp, who has made it to the big leagues despite not being drafted after starring in Div. 2 college baseball. It's a podcast that will get your blood pumping. 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 is officially back! The 45-year-old lefty is once again a major leaguer, getting a start with the Kansas City Royals in Chicago. It's a perfect time for us to resurface the conversation Rich had with Bradfo back when he initially agreed to terms with the Royals in late May. You probably know Rich Hill by now, but just in case you don't, this is the podcast for you. 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

Phillies First Round Pick Gage Wood met with the media at Citizens Bank Park to discuss getting drafted by the Phillies, the potential for him to move quick through the system, his pitches, 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

With the news that David Robertson was once again going to be joining the Phillies organization, the reliever and team president Dave Dombrowski met with the media at Citizens Bank Park to discuss how the deal went down and the vision for Robertson moving 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

Julian McWilliams (CBS Sports) and Bradfo are launching you into the final few days of the trade deadline by identifying the most important teams to pay attention to heading into the final days of the pivotal month. The guys state the case for which clubs deserve the most focus when it comes to wheeling and dealing. 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

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred visited Philadelphia to meet with both the Phillies and Red Sox, addressing any questions the players from either team might have. Lucas Giolito managed to get a one-on-one audience with Manfred, passing along his concerns regarding how out of control the gambling-induced threats toward players have become. Giolito discussed the problem with Bradfo, detailing his conversation with the Commissioner. 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 Tigers All Star Utility Man Zach McKinstry to discuss his experiences getting traded, why the Tigers were the perfect landing spot for 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

On this BIB Vault, one of our favorite chief decision-makers - and a believer in the power of Baseball Isn't Boring - Arizona president of baseball operations Mike Hazen is back, and back at at perfect time. Hazen is joined by Bradfo to discuss the Diamondbacks' approach in these final days before the trade deadline, offering insight into his organization's thinking with so much on the line. There is also a notable tattoo revelation. It's always a good time with Mike, and his is no exception. 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 one of the most fascinating times to dissect and examine minor league prospects, with the MLB Draft having just taken place and the trade deadline around the corner. There is nobody better to help us navigate this unique landscape than Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline. Sam joins Bradfo once again, this time to take a good look at the minor leaguers who were dealt at last year's deadline, and who are some of the ones to watch heading into this season's deadline. There is also a look at the players who were just recently drafted, identifying if any of them might be able to help big league clubs sooner rather than later. It is a podcast that will make you a better baseball fan at a very important time of the 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

Bradfo is diving head-first into the trade deadline talk on the latest Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, joining Gordo (Play Tessie) to analyze, dissect, and pound the table for a flurry of names that could be attainable answers for the Red Sox's problems. 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

Everybody is talking about Joe Ryan. Why? He is one of the best starting pitchers in the American League, and plenty of contending teams would love to acquire him from the Minnesota Twins. But we at Baseball Isn't Boring were ahead of the curve when it comes to our admiration of Ryan, identifying him as a Cy Young candidate way back in spring training. Bradfo gets a chance to once again sit down with Joe for another insightful conversation, this time talking about his success, trade rumors, and symbiotic relationship with batterymate Christian Vazquez. 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 with another Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, joined once again by Gordo (Play Tessie) and Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham. Not only does Abraham offer the guys fantastic information on some of the key players in his organization's minor league system (Kristian Campbell, Payton Tolle, etc.), but he offers the what's what when it comes to the role executives in his position play at the 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

David Wright's No. 5 was retired Saturday at Citi Field, which offered the opportunity to reflect on a career with the Mets that allowed for some remarkable memories. Wright sat down with the media before his honor to talk about the path that led him to this honor. 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 our favorite chief decision-makers - and a believer in the power of Baseball Isn't Boring - Arizona president of baseball operations Mike Hazen is back, and back at at perfect time. Hazen is joined by Bradfo to discuss the Diamondbacks' approach in these final days before the trade deadline, offering insight into his organization's thinking with so much on the line. There is also a notable tattoo revelation. It's always a good time with Mike, and his is no exception. 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 the most unique rookie in baseball and the player he has mentioned countless times this season on countless podcasts - Oakland A's rookie shortshop Jacob Wilson 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

Do you need a primer for this season's trade deadline? You're in luck. That's exactly what Bradfo is supplying, with help from Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes, Oakland slugger Brent Rooker, and Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. There is insight from those in the middle of it, with Bradfo also offering the lay of the land for the next few weeks (using the last two deadlines as a guide). There is some eye-opening stuff along the way. And, to top things off, Bradfo also has a talk with the player he has mentioned countless times this season on countless podcasts - Oakland rookie Jacob Wilson. 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 so many pitchers having to endure Tommy John surgery and all the uncertainty that comes with it. That's why Bradfo's conversation with Royals starter Kris Bubic is so impactful. The two talk about how Bubic celebrated his first anniversary of coming back from TJ surgery by living the life of an All-Star and the path that it took to get to that point (which includes going from reliever to lockdown starter). It's some great inspiration for any injured player wondering if there is a light at the end of the tunnel. 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 All-Star Game, his viral tweets about Chris Sale, Joe Ryan, and the man in the Connor Seabold jersey, what he sees the Red Sox doing 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

Now that the All-Star festivities and Draft are in the rearview mirror, we are now diving head-first into the trade deadline. It's why it was a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with the Marlins Kyle Stowers, who lived the life of a prospect switching teams at the Deadline thanks to the Orioles deal with Miami. (Spoiler: It has worked out well for Stowers and the Marlins.) We don't stop there. Bradfo also talks with the Tigers Zach McKinstry, another player who has experienced being traded, landing in his perfect spot. And, to top it all off, KC starter Kric Bubic offers some inspiration one year out from coming back from Tommy John surgery. Three unique players. Three great convesations. 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 'Spiegel & Holmes' on 670 The Score. The crew is discussing Bradfo's takeaways from the All-Star Game, how Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's breakout season is resonating nationally, the impact of Garrett Crochet on the Red Sox, 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

What is it like to navigate through a contract year? Pete Alonso has a pretty good perspective, not only having lived that life last year but also potentially doing it again in 2025, thanks to an opt-out clause in his current deal. Bradfo talks about the dynamic with the Mets first baseman, while also examining the dynamic with Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray. 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

Once again, our instincts were keen with Bradfo sitting down with the eventual All-Star Game MVP of the contest before he hit his three straight homers in the swing-off. That, of course, would be Kyle Schwarber. The Phillies slugger chats with Bradfo about how far he has come, and how he has viewed contract years in the past and how he is looking at this one. There are also conversations with two other guys who have lived the contract year life - Pete Alonso and Robbie Ray. It is some great discussion about a very timely topic. 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 'The Sean O'Connell Show' on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. The crew is discussing Cal Raleigh's HR Derby performance, notable moments from All Star media day, 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 catches up with the MLB rookies who found themselves as All Stars despite drastically different paths, White Sox Rule 5 Pick and Pitcher Shane Smith and the talk of the town, Brewers Pitcher Jacob Misiorowski 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 boots on the ground in Atlanta for all the All-Star festivities, including media availability for all participating players. It's a great time to catch up with some old (and new) friends to talk about an important topic this time of year - the importance of a strong clubhouse at the trade deadline. We get it from all angles. There are the players who are being talked about in trade rumors (Joe Ryan, Ryan O'Hearn). There are the players who have lived the life a few different ways (Chris Sale). There are the players who are the middle of potentially getting new faces (Garrett Crochet, David Peterson). And there are players whose clubhouse has already been tested thanks to a June deal (Robbie Ray). There are also plenty of comments about Bradfo's hat. It's a good time at a good place. 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

Harvard-Westlake High in California has gotten quite the reputation for pumping out big-time big leaguers. So, what's it like to live that life in that school, and how do these players land all in the same place? Bradfo reconnects with one of the school's alums, Lucas Giolito, to talk about his familiarity with another HWH graduate, and current All-Star, Pete Crow-Armstrong. Spoiler: It's a connection that started with both players' moms working together as actors. 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, surprisingly putting a team that just got swept in the top spot. He does, however, give props to a couple of the hottest teams in the game. Bradfo also has an epic rant about ZERO players showing up to the MLB Draft. 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 their own, two of the top propsects in the White Sox farm system - Braden Montgomery and Noah Schultz - are fascinating characters and stories. But then there is the links both of them have to the much-talked-about Garrett Crochet and the conversation becomes even more complex and interesting. Bradfo caught up with both Montgomery and Schultz to talk about a bunch of interesting stuff ... including their unique connections to Crochet. 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

Major League Baseball has decided to hold its Draft in the middle of the trade deadline season, which complicates things for front offices. With the Draft upon us, it's timely that Bradfo catches up with Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to explain how a person in his position goes about getting ready for and then executing the Draft. To listen to the entire Breslow interview, 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

While the All-Star Game is Tuesday, Bradfo wasted no time in identifying who would be playing in the big MLB showcase in the next few years. Thanks to the Futures Game in Atlanta, we're able to catch up with four players who will undoubtedly be getting their chance at big league glory sooner rather than later. Noah Schultz (White Sox), J.J. Wetherholt (Cardinals), Max Clark (Tigers), and Konnor Griffin (Pirates) inform, educate, and most importantly, entertain in a flurry of awesome conversations. 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 Mets top prospects Jonah Tong and Carson Benge to discuss their paths through the Mets system, how they became the top prospects they are now, 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