Baseball Isn’t Boring

The Chief Marketing Officer of Baseball Isn't Boring is back! Kenley Jansen returns to the podcast, sitting down with Bradfo on a day he converted his 459th career save. The guys talk about Kenley's uncomfortable offseason, where he has currently landed, living life with yet another iconic player, Mike Trout, and all the glory that is the BIB brand. Bradfo also catches up with a teammate of Kenley, rookie Matthew Lugo, who offers insight into what it's like to be traded at the 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 sat down with Newsday Mets Beat Writer Laura Albanese to discuss among other things, the Mets amazing turnaround last season and their ability to keep the good times rolling into 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

For all you baseball fans needing to start the week with a smile on your face, you're in luck. That's because Bradfo has caught up with Alan Siegel, the author of the new book, "Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television - and America - Forever." The guys talk about how baseball played a role in the iconic television show, and how the iconic television show played a role in baseball. It's an outside-the-box conversation that is sure to educate, enlighten and certainly 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

One year ago, the Mets were still considered a lost cause, having just executed a last-gasp team meeting to try and save their season. Next thing they knew, June served as a launching pad and an incredible season was reborn. Laura Albanese joined Bradfo to reflect on the turnaround, while also diving into her new existence as Mets beat writer for Newsday. There is also some great podcast 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

Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham is back with Bradfo and Gordo (Play Tessie) on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, this time offering insight into why his organization believed Marcelo Mayer was ready for a promotion. The guys also talk about highly-anticipated prospect Roman Anthony, along with how the Sox view some other Top 100 prospects. 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 not as if Abraham Toro hasn't gotten other opportunities in the big leagues before this season. He played semi-regularly with both the Mariners (2022) and the A's (2024) before signing a minor-league deal with the Red Sox. Now he is making the most of his latest chance, excelling both offensively and defensively at first base for the Sox. Bradfo catches up with Toro to talk about playing first, why he picked Boston, and how he views the World Baseball Classic. 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 sits down with the New York Media to discuss Juan Soto's early season struggles, Ronny Mauricio's hot start at Triple-A following his rehab assignment, the Mets struggles with runners in scoring position, 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 Dodgers vs. the Yankees. Dodger Stadium. Controversy. Chaos. Bad blood. It should be the most hyped series of the young MLB season. It's why Bradfo and Alonso (West Coast Bias) are recapping the Joe Kelly-induced smack talk between the teams leading up to the World Series reunion, while also taking stock of where each team is heading into the weekend series. 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

When you can talk to one of the best in the business you do it, which is why Bradfo turned to Gordo (Play Tessie) to craft two potential trade proposals for maybe the most coveted player in all of baseball, Paul Skenes. Topping it off, after Gordo offers up two teams who could deal for the star pitcher Bradfo weighs in with an idea of his own. Who says no? 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 'Jones And Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is ranting about whether Cora or Breslow are more on the hot seat, the constant juggling of positions for Kristian Campbell, why Roman Anthony is still in Worcester, 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 Cubs are having a memorable season, and a guy who is partly responsible for the good times is starting pitcher Jameson Taillon. The former second-overall pick catches up with Bradfo from Wrigley Field - with the smells of the Post Malone concert still lingering in the bullpen - to talk about Taillon's evolutions, lessons, and stories. It's another player you will be rooting for after listening. It's the Jamo and Bradfo Show! 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

Producer Evan is back, ranking the heck out of the Top 10 teams in Major League Baseball. Even though some teams have sent him some gear to sway his vote, Evan is staying strong and going with what he truly believes - even ranking four teams above his beloved Mets. 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 dynamic duo of Bradfo and Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports is back, with the two ready to dive into a couple of pressing topics: How are the Dodgers doing this, and is Mookie Betts actually the most important player in all of baseball. The guys decipher what separates the truly exceptional teams from all those clubs that are floundering in mediocrity. There is also a great round of word association! 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 biggest breakout stars in big league baseball this season has been Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. It's why we are resurfacing the conversation PCA had with Bradfo heading into the 2024 season, talking a lot about the people who helped shape him and how he views the never-ending learning process of being a major leaguer. 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 year after contemplating retirement, Rob Refnsyder is turning in perhaps his best season, living with an OPS of over .900 for the Red Sox. The 34-year-old sits down with Bradfo to talk about the lessons learned that led him to this place. It is a rare example of how experience and skill intersect to allow for this sort of 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

No matter if you are immersed in the world of baseball as a player, coach or fan, or just someone trying to find their way in life, you are going to want to listen to this Baseball Isn't Boring on the Go with Charlie Morton. To listen to the entire Morton conversation with 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

So, what is it like to be a first-round pick, a Top 100 prospect, and, ultimately, a highly-scrutinized big leaguer? Bradfo caught up with Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad to explore that existence, while also surfacing advice for some who might be going through similar pressures. There is also some good college 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

It's easy to come on a podcast when everything is going as planned. But sometimes the most powerful messages and conversations can come from those who are trying to find the desired path. That's the case with Charlie Morton's latest appearance, with the Orioles starter returning to our world to offer the kind of perspective on how he views the world of baseball - and life - during these changing times. It's the kind of discussion that entertains, enlightens and inspires. 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 has the honor of once again catching up with Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin, this time getting valuable perspective on a couple of key topics of conversation: 1. Everything you need to know about being traded; 2. How to handle adversity. It's the kind of conversation that should stick as we head into the meat and potatoes of the baseball 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 was a wide range of emotions in the Red Sox clubhouse and Bradfo was there for all of it, with one of the game's top prospects Marcelo Mayer's introduction to the big leagues and Alex Bregman reacting to a quad injury that figures to keep him out multiple months. 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 BIB Vault, Bradfo catches up with Kyle Schwarber, who hasn't stopped defining himself as one of the most unique hitters in baseball since signing with the Phillies heading into the 2022 season. Schwarber discusses the importance of good clubhouses and impactful voices that can help carry a team through the long MLB 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 joining the Play Tessie guys (Gordo and Pat) along with Joe Weil on WEEI for the pregame show to talk about the latest Rafael Devers drama. This time the conversation is stoked by the revelation that Devers won't be in the third base mix even though it appears Alex Bregman will be sidelined with a quad injury. 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

Nick Sogard got a taste of the majors in 2024, which was one of the reasons living life as a minor leaguer to begin this season was so difficult. But Sogard has rebounded, coming back up to the majors with the Red Sox and looking like the player they thought he might be. Part of the support system for Sogard has been his uncle, 14-year MLB player Steve Sax, who had to overcome his own bouts of adversity thanks to the Yips. Bradfo sits down with Sogard to discuss all of it. 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 vast majority of baseball fans are everything that is right with the game, there are a few who represent all that is wrong. That was highlighted once again this past week with threats made to Red Sox reliever Liam Henriks. Hendriks joined Bradfo and the Boston media to explain the dynamic of how some fans feel brazen enough to send threats to him via social media and why that dynamic is only getting worse. 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 has been so much talk about what kind of players should be viewed as the most important when constructing a lineup. That's why Bradfo made it a point to sit down with Braves hitting coach Tim Hyers and Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber to analyze exactly how we should prioritize skill sets... both on and off the field. They are a couple of important and insightful 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 is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Jones And Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing how in need of a pizza party the Red Sox are, Garrett Crochet coming out early in his last outing, Alex Cora's lot in 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

One of the best turnarounds among all starting pitchers in baseball this season has been Griffin Canning of the Mets, who has revitalized his career after struggling with the Angels. Canning joins Bradfo to explain how this has happened, offering next-level perspective when it comes to a remarkable evolution. 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 day of short attention spans and endless options, what is the best way to create, distribute and consume entertainment? It's a topic that is perfectly suited for Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito, who not only has lived his whole life in the world of baseball entertainment but also is part of a family whose roots are in the entertainment industry. Giolito is back with Bradfo to talk baseball broadcasts, sitcoms, movies and everything else that finds itself in the evolution of the entertainment industry. 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 Shortshop Francisco Lindor to discuss him encouraging umpire Mike Estabrook to throw out Alex Cora and Walker Buehler, his past with the Cora's, 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 Mets bench coach John Gibbons to get insight into what life is like on that team's bench, being a bench coach in 2025, and weighs in on the team's 3 "cannons": Pete Alonso, Juan Soto, and Francisco Lindor 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 Mets now having lost three in a row and Juan Soto's existence with his new team being picked apart, we turn to Tim Britton of The Athletic to explain the what's what when it comes to Soto's current lot in life in New York. The good, bad and unexpected. Bradfo also catches up with Mets bench coach John Gibbons to get insight into what life is like on that team's bench. 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

Orioles GM Mike Elias talks with the Baltimore media about their decision to cut ties with Brandon Hyde, the team's underperformance, choosing Tony Mansolino as interim manager, 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

Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza and Star Juan Soto talk with the New York media about Juan's struggles at the plate, Juan's lack of hustle the past couple of games, 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

Baseball Isn't Boring family member Rich Hill has returned to the podcast, and for good reason. The 45-year-old is once again on the verge of becoming a major leaguer, signing with the Kansas City Royals. Hill joins Bradfo to talk about how it all came about, what his plans are, and the lessons he can pass along the way. Tom Brady gave it up at 45, but not Rich. 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

During his latest appearance on the podcast, Adam Ottavino explained exactly how the Mets managed to completely turn around their 2024 season after landing at June 11 at 28-37. The former Mets pitcher joins Bradfo and Julian McWilliams to offer insight into the about-face, offering a blueprint regarding how the right leadership in the clubhouse can go a long 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

Producer Evan is back with another Power Rankings, this time joining Bradfo to celebrate another Top 3 finish from his Mets. And while the Tigers are impossible to ignore, a great question is asked: Are we sleeping on the Phillies? Evan also coins the terms 'Parallel Hotness' and 'The Live Somewhat Close To One Another Series' along the 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

Anytime you can talk to a player who is living life with a nickname given to them by Joe Kelly it's a great day. That was just one of the reasons it was fantastic for Bradfo to catch up with Braves reliever Aaron Bummer - AKA, 'FIP God' - to talk about bullpens and baseball. The guy who was traded for five players explains where baseball is going wrong and right when it comes to building reliable relief pitching. There is also some great 'A Damn Near Perfect Game' 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

After his team won 12 games in a row, Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey joined Bradfo and Gordo on the Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio Show to explain what it's been like riding the wave and how decision-makers manage the unpredictable - and oftentimes uncomfortable - month of May 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 are on the cutting edge of the story behind the story when it comes to City Connect uniforms. This time, Bradfo catches up with Red Sox EVP of Partnerships Troup Parkinson to talk about the evolution and creation of the brand new Red Sox "Fenway Green" City Connect uniforms. 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

Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline is back, this time explaining how prospects rose up his organization's Top 100 list, how they fell and why some should be watched more than others. This is the podcast that is definitively going to make you a smarter baseball fan. 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 'Jones And Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the Red Sox troubles in one run games, the potential that Kristian Campbell can play first base, the never ending Rafael Devers saga , 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

Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports and pitcher Adam Ottavino are back with Bradfo once again, this time to chop it up about a variety of topics. What is it like to be a reliever who has to get involved in a bench-clearer? Who is to blame for the Rafael Devers mess? What lessons can be learned from last year's Mets turnaround, which Ottavino was a part of. It is three guys talking the great game of baseball. 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 Phillies Senior Advisor To The GM Larry Bowa to discuss his baseball journey, his ties to Chicago, crossing paths with Pete Rose and Ryne Sandberg, how he disagrees with modern baseball managing, 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

If there is one person with a great perspective on all the elements of the Rafael Devers drama it is former Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell. The MLB Network analyst joins Bradfo to give his thoughts on Devers' approach, Devers' mindset and Devers' lot in life, having experienced similar situations - both personally and with teammates - in the past. Lowell also explains how his former teammate, Red Sox manager Alex Cora, is uniquely qualified to handle the chaos. 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 Legend David Wright returns to Citi Field to talk with the New York media about his family, his upcoming number retirement, Pete Rose's ban being lifted, his potential coaching opportunity with Team USA, 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

With the sixth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Oakland A's took Jacob Wilson. In his rookie season, he is carrying a batting average close to .350 while offering the kind of bat-to-ball skillset not see a whole lot in baseball these days. So, how and why did A's take a chance on Wilson with that pick. Oakland special assistant Scott Hatteberg joined Bradfo to explain. To listen to the entire Hatteberg conversation, 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

With Roman Anthony turning 21 years old, we are resurfacing the conversation Bradfo had with the top prospect in baseball just before the beginning of the 2025 season. There is talk of ghosts, expectations and what it's like to live the life of baseball's No. 1 prospect 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

Playing in the big leagues. Being asked to become a first baseman out of nowhere. Living the life as an iconic movie character. Being in the middle of the analytics craze. Riding the wave of life as an Athletic. All this and more is what you are going to get by listening to Bradfo's sitdown with Scott Hatteberg, who is now part of the resurgent A's front office. The man in Moneyball is insightful, educational and entertaining in his Baseball Isn't Boring debut. 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

When Joe Ryan joined the podcast to take us behind the scenes of his viral 30-inch sweeper, Greg Weissert was paying attention. The Red Sox reliever joined Bradfo to give his thoughts on having one of the best horizontal breaks in baseball and why it is sometimes better than other times. 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 has been plenty of discussion on the podcast about the merits of the Marlins' unique approach of having their coaches call the vast majority of their pitchers' pitches instead of the catcher. Well, veteran backstop Kyle Higashioka has some thoughts and you're going to want to hear them. 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