Baseball Isn’t Boring

One of the best Baseball Isn't Boring guests we have had, Charlie Morton, returns to the podcast, this time as a member of the Orioles. The veteran pitcher sits down with Bradfo to explain how he landed with Baltimore, how he views his importance to the clubhouse, how he has evolved and how baseball is currently set up heading into the next CBA negotations. It's the most thoughtful and insightful conversation you are going to get from a big league ballplayer. 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

Spring training means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. What it means to Carson Fulmer - the 8th overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft - is another opportunity to continue his dream of playing the great game of baseball. Bradfo catches up with Fulmer, who is on a minor league deal with the Pirates after two seasons with the Angels, to reflect on what this time of year means to him and why he believes baseball is truly 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

It's another episode of 'West Coast Bias' with Alonso Sarinana, this time joined by co-host of the Baseball ShangriLA Podcast Juan Ramirez to discuss the latest Dodgers news including the extending of manager Dave Roberts, how the Dodgers have looked so far in camp, 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

Veteran outfielder Trayce Thompson, who is now with his ninth organization, is setting spring training on fire with his performance in Red Sox camp, leading all MLB players with six spring training homers. But what we learned is many of the lessons that are currently paying off were the product of his time with former big leaguer Jonny Gomes while both were with the Diamondbacks. It's why the sit-down with Gomes and Thompson for this podcast is so powerful. There are plenty of laughs. There are plenty of reminders. There are plenty of eyebrow-raising stories. It's simply a great 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

Halfway through spring training, Bradfo catches up with Rays Top Prospect Carson Williams as he continues to climb up the prospect rankings and edge his way toward the MLB, however he was also part of the infamously talent rich 2021 MLB Draft so they discuss the lead up to that draft and Bradfo also catches up with Red Sox Top Prospect Marcelo Mayer to get his take on the Rays rising star 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

Halfway through spring training, it's a great time to catch up with first-time big league manager Clayton McCullough to reflect on how his time guiding the Marlins has gone, what he has learned and what has been unexpected. There is also some great reflection on those final moments leading up to being part of last year's World Series win with the Dodgers. 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 the continuing series highlighting baseball fans and journeys that have led them to their fandom, Bradfo catches up with longtime CNN anchor - and rabid Red Sox fan - John Berman. The guys reflect on Berman's love for the game, which has most recently taken him to digest the joy that are spring training broadcasts on the radio. There is also talk of the intersection of baseball and politics, with some great first-pitch stories. It's another great way to be reminded why we fall in love with 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

BIB Dream-maker/Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham comes to the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show to offer updates on some of the spring training standouts, including former first-rounder Mikey Romero. Brian joins Bradfo and Ken Laird to offer insight into how prospects approach this time of camp, while also identifying the player who has stood out so far. 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 hit two home runs in a spring training game and how important is it? Sitting down with Bradfo, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story offers fantastic insight into that dynamic while opening up on why he believes he has found the best version of himself. (A .476 batting average and 1.405 OPS heading into the final two weeks of spring training would suggest he is on to something.) 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

Marlins Reliever Lake Bachar sits down with Bradfo to discuss his all important strikeout of Shohei Ohtani in the 'Lake Bachar Game', his offseason improvements, 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

Pitch And Moan Host Courtney Finnicum reports live from White Sox Camp with a short, quick hitting interviews with White Sox pitchers Davis Martin and Gus Varland along with infielder Chase Meidroth 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 apologize for the audio quality of this episode* In a very windy Dunedin, Bradfo catches back up with Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet to get the latest on the Vlad Guerrero Jr. saga. Can the Blue Jays sign him? Should they trade him? Why is he walking by our interview at just the perfect time? The guys also dive into the mystery that is the Jays, trying to figure out if they are actually good or not. It's a conversation worth braving the wind for 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 Bradfo's problem with some of the mascots he's seen in Bradenton and elsewhere, the most must see players in Spring 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

Chandler Simpson returns to the pod and sits down with Bradfo to discuss his strong start to Spring Training and of course, the evolution of his former college teammate at Georgia Tech and top Red Sox prospect, Kristian Campbell 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

Free agency can be a wild and unpredictable exercise, which is exactly what reliever Jeff Hoffman discovered over the past few months. The former Phillie and 2024 National League All-Star was thought to be one of the most coveted relievers in the free agent market, but then hit some road blocks when two teams - Baltimore and Atlanta - withdrew offers due to medical concerns. Hoffman sits down with Bradfo and reflects on a path that has led him to Toronto, where he is now the Blue Jays' closer thanks to a three-year deal. 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 man when it comes to all things MLB prospects, MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra, is back, this time catching up with Bradfo during his tour through spring training. Sam updates us on some of the top prospects he has caught up with during his travels through the Grapefruit League, offering updates on such youngsters at Jackson Jobe, Andrew Painter, Kristian Campbell, and Chandler Simpson. Also on the podcast, Bradfo sits down with two of the more intriguing prospects in spring training - Tampa Bay's Simpson and Carson Williams. 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

Mikey Romero has had some bumps in the road since being taken in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Red Sox, but now he is finding himself with some very solid career momentum. Before being identified as a standout so far in camp by Sox manager Alex Cora, Romero sits down with Bradfo to discuss his journey the past few years and where it has landed him. Personal tragedy. Serious injury. High Expectations. And, now, one of the more notable spring training performers. The infielder talks about 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

Pitch And Moan Host Courtney Finnicum reports live from Reds Camp with a short, quick hitting interview with Reds Skipper Terry Francona 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 is no better person to reflect on all the excellence and opportunity that spring training brings that ESPN's Tim Kurkjian. The Hall of Fame baseball journalist sits down with Bradfo to reflect on some great memories, some great stories and some great perspective on what he has seen so far while cruising through camps. There is also some outstanding talk about how and why Kurkjian is about to be inducted into another Hall of Fame - the Strat-O-Matic Hall of Fame. 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 Closer Jordan Romano to discuss his journey from Toronto to Philadelphia, his maturation into a closer, his nickname due to his entrance, 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

Former Red Sox first-round pick Nick Yorke - who was dealt at last season's trade deadline for pitcher Quinn Priester - is thriving with the Pirates, competing for the club's starting second base job. Bradfo catches up with Yorke, who explains how different his mindset is now that he has evolved from prospect status to major league player. 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 another media session with Red Sox manager Alex Cora, this time from Bradenton before his team's game against the Pirates. Other than a few injury notes, the highlight of the session was Cora taking a deep dive into top prospect Kristian Campbell's current lot in life. Within the analysis and information was an unique comparison: Celtics forward Jaylen Brown. 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 favorite of the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast Kenley Jansen is back, this time as a member of the Los Angeles Angels. The future Hall of Famer sits down with Bradfo to pull back the curtain on what was his most uncomfortable offseason, how he landed with the Angels and how he viewed his exit from Boston. There is, of course, some Luka Doncic talk along the way. It's always a good time with Kenley. 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 his fellow Boston writers catch up with Orioles Outfielder Tyler O'Neill to discuss how he's adjusting to his new digs, reflect on his time in Boston, if the Orioles have the 140 pound dumbbells that the Red Sox didn't have last year, 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 sits down with Red Sox Legend David Ortiz to discuss among other things... the Rafael Devers positional controversy. Big Papi discusses how he would approach it and has approached it and why things will work themselves out 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

Garrett Crochet has seemingly settled into his new lot in life, as an ace of the Red Sox' pitching staff and bonafide MLB star starter. But the path to get to this point over the past year has been a complex one. It's one that Crochet reveals to Bradfo in the pair's latest sit-down. His adjustments since being traded. How he views his lot in life. What happened with all that extension drama with the White Sox last year. And exactly how Garrett is managing all these expectations. It's a revealing look at one of the most dominant - and intriguing - starting pitchers in all of Major League 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

ESPN's Buster Olney is back in spring training and better than ever, jumping on the Red Sox Radio broadcast with Bradfo and Cooper Boardman. Buster is offering insight and intelligence when it comes to the presence of Alex Bregman, the potential position switch for Rafael Devers, and who should be considered the favorites in the American League East. 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 Ortiz is back! Bradfo is sitting down with the Hall of Famer for a perfectly-timed podcast. The guys talk about the emotional journey of his son, D'Angelo, becoming a professional baseball player, the controversy that has come with Rafael Devers potentially switching positions, how David handled moving to DH, and exactly how close Juan Soto came to becoming a Red Sox. When these two get together it's always a memorable 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

In his lengthy sit-down with Bradfo, free agent pitcher Brent Honeywell brings up the topic the much talked about ABS system, remembering when he was actually thrown out of a game for arguing against the technology. To listen to the entire conversation with Honeywell, 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

Fresh off two games using the new ABS review system, Red Sox manager Alex Cora talks about his impressions of the production ... the good, the bad and the confusing. Cora also offers updates regarding his team's catching situation, most notably how the Sox view perceived starter Connor Wong. 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

All spring training eyes were on Clearwater with Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet facing off with the majority of the Phillies' everyday lineup. Bradfo was there and talked to Crochet after the outing, discussing his take on the outing while analyzing his first experience with the ABS replay system. 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 DH Kyle Schwarber to discuss his career that has been filled with winning, judging players for everything they bring to the table and not just their stats, how he self reflects to keep his emotions in check 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

Prior to the Red Sox Spring Training Game against the Phillies, manager Alex Cora addressed what has become a lengthy injury list, how excited he is to watch David Hamilton at a variety of positions, when Bregman will play second base, latest of Devers, 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

Sometimes it's good to offer a reminder of how impactful a pitcher can be. That's what we want to offer in our latest conversation with with Brent Honeywell. The former second-round pick, Futures Game MVP, and top prospect sits down with Bradfo to reflect on the memorable postseason run he had with the Dodgers, lessons learned in that bullpen and why he is better positioned than ever to make an impact with a big league club. It's a conversation and message that we hope opens the eyes to some front offices when it comes to getting the 29-year-old to spring training. 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 Pitcher Lucas Giolito to discuss the impact that Alex Bregman has made already throughout the Red Sox clubhouse and debate Bradfo's lack of culture when it comes to the TV show 'Severance' 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 Starter Walker Buehler and Twins Outfielder Harrison Bader to discuss the lessons that they learned from playing for winning teams like the Dodgers and the Mets in 2024 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

Lucas Giolito is back and better than ever. The Severance-loving, Red Sox-pitching, movie-reviewing podcaster/pitcher returns to talk about a wide variety of subjects with Bradfo. There is his insight into the Red Sox clubhouse and how it views Rafael Devers/Alex Bregman drama. There is his view of his own contract year. There is an analysis of Bradfo's chaotic spring training, along a behind-the-scenes look at what these days are actually like. And there is, of course, some solid TV/movie reviewing, with a special focus put on the series 'Severance' (which Bradfo can't quite understand). It's always a good time with Lucas. 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 Rays starter Ryan Pepiot a year after he landed with Tampa Bay as the key piece of the Tyler Glasnow trade. There is a ton of good starting pitching (and Joe Kelly mural) talk in this one. 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 the last World Baseball Classic rolled around, Triston Casas had said he viewed having the chance to be a first baseman for Team USA was a very real goal. Now? Bradfo caught up with Casas to see if his perspective on next year's event has changed and if so why. The former Olympian also answers an always interesting question: Has he ever been nervous playing baseball. It's a quick conversation that helps kick off some good WBC debate. 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 favorites, Pablo Lopez, is back and better than ever. The Twins' Opening Day starter sits down with Bradfo to talk about his evolution as one of the game's best starting pitchers, what he has learned over his time with the Twins, and why his position - the ace of a starting staff - is so important. Bradfo also catches up with Rays' starter Ryan Pepiot a year after he landed with Tampa Bay as the key piece of the Tyler Glasnow trade. There is a ton of good starting pitching (and Joe Kelly mural) talk in this one. 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 it comes to identifying the next big thing in the Yankees organization, you don't have to look far before identifying George Lombard Jr. The 19-year-old shortstop was taken in the first round in 2023 and has lived up to the hype so far, leaving a significant impression on those in New York's big league camp this spring training. Bradfo gets a chance to catch up with the future Yanks star. 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 a highly-touted second round pick in 2009, Trayce Thompson has seen his career take all kind of twists and turns, hoping at one point he will be in the right place at the right time. Trayce - the brother of NBA star Klay Thompson - joins Bradfo to reflect on the path he has taken before landing with his latest team, the Red Sox. There are stories and lessons, which have been born from playing for nine different organizations. Bradfo also catches up with Yankees first round pick George Lombard Jr., who is already leaving a significant impression on those around him. 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 fan favorite former Red Sox and current Yankee Dom Smith to reflect on his memorable 3 month stint in Boston, how grateful he was for that opportunity, and whats to come as he continues his career with the Yankees 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 Adam Ottavino now wearing the No. 00 for the first time in his life, the veteran pitcher sat down with Bradfo to detail his entire history with the No. 0, how he became the first pitcher to sport the digit, and his view on evolving into this new world of No. 00. 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 is nobody better to talk about how front offices have evolved and changed than former Texas Rangers GM, and current Rays executive, Jon Daniels. Bradfo sits down with Daniels to talk about what is being prioritized when it comes to decision-making in baseball these days, and how the process has changed over the years. If you want to get an idea of how life works in a big league front office for the chief decision-makers, this is the conversation 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

With the Red Sox' first spring training game under their belts, manager Alex Cora addressed what has become a lengthy injury list. Cora revealed that the most concerning of all the bumps and bruises is Kutter Crawford's ailing knee, which the pitcher had an MRI on two days ago. Cora also talked about the backup catching situation, which includes such intriguing names as Carlos Narvaez and Blake Sabol. 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

Friend of the Baseball Isn't Boring brand Mike Vasil is back, this time talking with Bradfo on the day one of his dreams is coming true: Pitching in his first big league spring training game with the Rays against his hometown team, the Red Sox. The guys talk about the Rule 5 pick's journey through the first stretch of life with the Rays, how his mindset and pitching has evolved and how he views his lot in life. 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 the second edition of 'Baseball Fans Aren't Boring' we reunite with a friend of the brand and the podcast, Mets superfan Jenn Salerno. Talking from her spring training vacation in Port St. Lucie, we examine how baseball got its hooks in Jenn and why she lives and breathes the great game - and her team - to this very day. As a special surprise, Red Sox/NESN sideline reporter Jahmai Webster jumps on the podcast to add his unique perspective - and questions - to the 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

Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner and GM Brian Cashman sits down with New York Media to discuss the decision to change their beard rule, the path that led to that decision, if they had players reject coming to the Bronx because of it, 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 makes an appearance with 'Ben And Woods' on 97.3 The Fan. The crew is discussing the chaotic Devers situation and how it resembles Xander Bogaerts, the new ABS system that is being tried out in Spring Training, the sneaky contenders for this year, 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