Baseball Isn’t Boring

Adam Ottavino and CBS Sports' Julian McWilliams are back, once again sitting down with Bradfo to talk the great game of baseball. This time the guys are discussing how much big league baseball pays for one day in the minors and spring training, whether or not captains are worth it and the art of overreacting three weeks into a 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

Producer Evan is back with another MLB Power Rankings, this time trying to correct all his miscues in the way-too-early edition of the Rankings. While the to of the list National League heavy, that doesn't mean the American League wasn't well-represented, with four teams sneaking in. There is one NL powerhouse finds itself on the outside looking in. 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

Vaughn Grissom could have gone back down to Triple-A and been down on his situation after not making the Red Sox. Nope. Grissom punctuated his approach to these first few weeks with a four-hit game in the hours leading into his conversation with Bradfo being surfaced, raising the infielder's OPS to .920. New challenges. New positions. New look on life. It's a great lesson for how to approach career setbacks. Grissom talks about that dynamic, along with some unique advice he would give young baseball players (and their parents) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

it's a great time to catch up with Erick Fedde, who is coming off a six-inning no-hitter in his most recent outing. The 32-year-old former first-round pitcher had to recreate himself after a stint in South Korea, first signing with the White Sox heading into last season and now playing for the Cardinals. It's a fascinating journey and perspective for a pitcher who has seemingly finally found his 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

When you need to talk about the World Baseball Classic there is only one person to turn to: Shawn Spradling of WBC Central. And it is officially time to talk about the World Baseball Classic. Bradfo catches up with Shawn to give the what's what when it comes to the impact of Aaron Judge's announcement that he is playing for Team USA. The guys surface some other big names who might be playing in the tournament this time around and how players (and fans) are viewing what has become a signature event for all 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

It is still 11 months away, but that doesn't mean the thought of the World Baseball Classic isn't getting baseball fans a bit giddy. That reminder was sprung to the surface with the announcement that Aaron Judge was not only playing for Team USA, but serving as the team's captain. It was just another launching pad for what is becoming one of baseball's signature events. 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 great conversation with some really, really interesting pitchers. This time Bradfo catches up with Max Scherzer and Phil Maton. The talk with Scherzer involves a continuation of a topic brought up recently by Adam Ottavino: Have we reached the limits in inventing new pitches? With Maton, who is having a standout year with the Cardinals, the guys pick through the reliever's wild offseason, his time with the Mets, what he learned over the last few months and some great comparisons of softball to 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

Bradfo catches up with two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal, who is currently with Triple-A Worcester in an attempt to make the Red Sox' major league club before his May 1 opt-out. Grandal explained what went into his decision to give it another try after 13 big league seasons, including the deal he made with his sons that included a PS5 and dog. The 36-year-old also detailed his admiration for Jason Varitek and why that played a big role in agreeing to his current 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

Bradfo is back with another Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio extravaganza, this time being joined by Gordo (Play Tessie) to try and make sense of the very complicated Triston Casas conversation. Whether it is within their own discussion, or through the chaos brought on by the callers, the discussion involving the Red Sox first baseman is always very polarizing. 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 past week Netflix released its first foray into documenting an entire season for an MLB team: 'The Clubhouse'. The eight-part doc follows the 2024 Red Sox, with unprecedented behind-the-scenes access. Bradfo and Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports take a deep dive into all the good, bad and uncomfortable when it comes to the project. The guys also talk about what the entire ball of wax means for 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

After the big signing of Vlad Guerrero Jr., the next piece of the Blue Jays' foundation to be locked up, Bo Bichette, sits down with Bradfo to talk about his whole situation. Along with trying to identify how much the shortstop bench presses, the guys get into what it's like to live life in a contract year while also reflecting on Bo's relationship with Vlad. 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 the first time since being traded from the White Sox to the Red Sox, Garrett Crochet is making his return to Chicago. The pitcher sits down with Bradfo to reflect on his thoughts heading into the series with his old organization, and how he views life now that Chicago is in the rearview mirror. 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

People love talking about prospects and what might be, which is why Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline is once again the perfect guest to pop on the podcast. Sam joins Bradfo to identify a solid list of Rookie of the Year candidates after watching these guys in the majors and minors through the first couple of weeks.It is the perfect podcast to get you excited for what might be. 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 latest regarding the frigid weather that the Red Sox have played in, why they are striking out so much, whether the new Driveline approach has anything to do with 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

Now that the news of Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s 14-year, $500 million deal with the Blue Jays is official, Toronto GM Ross Atkins could address the path that he took to get to that point. Atkins meets with the media - including Bradfo - to reflect on the importance of the Vladdy commitment and and all the twists and turns it took to get to the finish line. 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 is back with Bradfo and this time they are offering up some next-level conversation when it comes identifying the face of every MLB franchise. The conversation is launched by talk of the Vladdy extension and why it was so important to the Blue Jays. The guys then give their take on the new Netflix series 'The Clubhouse', analyzing what went right and what went wrong in showcasing the Red Sox' 2024 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

Mike Vasil is back on the podcast, this time engaging in a conversation with our own Courtney Finnicum to discuss some of the wildest days of his young life. The former Mets top prospect was taken by the Rays in the Rule 5 Draft, but was informed he didn't make the team at the end of spring training. No matter. Vasil found himself in the majors for the first time, anyway, being claimed by the White Sox, who has launched a whole new chapter in Vasil's crazy story. Mike never disappoints. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran met with the media to talk about his appearance in the recently-released Netflix docuseries 'The Clubhouse' in which he reveals he attempted suicide during his 2022 struggles. The outfielder elaborated on his struggles with mental health, how he has learned to evolve and the satisfaction that his revelation has positively impacted some who are also struggling with their own mental health issues. 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 University of Florida winning the men's basketball national championship we felt it was a good time to have a conversation with one of the school's most notable baseball-playing alumni, Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford. Bradfo catches up with Langford to reflect on how life has changed since becoming the 2023 fourth overall pick. Bradfo also takes a look back at the "Paul Skenes Draft" and which players (besides Langford) have started to distinguished themselves. 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 big news breaks we are there to talk to people about it. The latest example is this podcast, where Bradfo swoops into the world of the Blue Jays to talk to two our favorites - Kevin Gausman and Jeff Hoffman - about the talk of the town, Vlad Guerrero Jr. agreeing to a 10-year, $500 million contract. Gausman waxes poetic about the impact of the agreement, while Hoffman touches on a few different entertaining, insightful and informative items in his sit-down with Bradfo. 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

Blue Jays Manager John Schneider sit down with the Toronto and Boston Media to discuss Vladdy's impact on the team, what it means to have him 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

In this BIB Vault, Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran isn't shying away from his struggles with mental health, with his most recent message on Instagram or on the Red Sox Netflix documentary. Bradfo caught up with Duran to talk about how he is approaching the issue, the realities that he lives with each and every day, and how he is better equipped to deal with what he calls his "demons" than ever before. It's a powerful conversation you don't want to miss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you want to talk the great game of baseball, there are few people on the planet who are better to do it with than Hall of Famer Peter Gammons. Bradfo sits down with Peter in the days leading up to his 80th birthday to talk about this day and age of big league baseball, specifically how clubhouses and rosters have been, and should be, built. Gammons delivers with great stories and examples, while also revealing his favorite interview subject and dream music 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

Prior to making his major league debut with the Red Sox as the second starter in his team's doubleheader with the Cardinals, Hunter Dobbins reflected on how he found out about the big news, how he has evolved from a year ago, and the challenges that came with getting his family to Fenway Park to witness the big moment. There is also clarification if he was planning to implement his tradition of downing a Dr. Pepper prior to first pitch. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wendy (@wndypeffercorn) Thomas delivered on her promise. The former Baseball Isn't Boring guest expertly executed another 24-hour trip from Florida to a MLB ballpark, choosing to experience the host city and better seats over paying for a hotel. This time it was a flight to Chicago for the Cubs' home opener. Wendy joins Bradfo to detail every bit of her adventure, from getting her bear coat on the plane, to finding the perfect bleacher seat, to soaking in all that is awesome about a Cubs game, to the entertainment and activities that followed all the way up until it was time to catch that early morning flight. A true baseball fan offers yet another example of why baseball is simply worth 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

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 inability to spend and get uncomfortable, Rafael Devers finally breaking out, MLB baseball at Minor League parks, 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 'Jones And Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the latest regarding Rafael Devers, Kristian Campbell, and Garrett Crochet, Bradfo's problem with the Rangers and Orioles Opening Day festivities, 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

Red Sox Pitcher Garrett Crochet, CBO Craig Breslow, and President Sam Kennedy sit down with the Boston Media to discuss how the extension came to be, when they felt like they were close, how happy he is to be locked up long term, 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 Major League Baseball players who are more insightful than Daniel Bard, which is why it's a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with the pitcher. Bard offers an update on his plan for the upcoming season while offering next-level insight into some of the hottest topics in the game right now. New pitches. Torpedo bats. Relievers going to starters. It's all there and it's all 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

Bradfo is joined by Gordo & Sammy Of Play Tessie LIVE from L.L. Bean Seaport to discuss the Red Sox extensions, their series against the Orioles, the awesome L.L. Bean merchandise, 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

Both Adam Ottavino and Julian McWilliams are back on the podcast, each living new existences while once again chopping it up with Bradfo. Adam reveals the path he took over recent days that landed hin with the Yankees, while Julian is now living life as CBS Sports' national baseball reporter. The guys talk about the hot topics in the game, including Torpedo Bats and how pitching might be reaching its limits when it comes to new pitches. There is also some great Uber etiquette. There's a lot going on and it's all 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

Bradfo catches up with the newly extended Kristian Campbell to discuss his extension and why he decided to sign longterm with the Red Sox 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 'Dukes And Bell' on 92.9 The Game. The crew is discussing the Braves rough start, the Dodgers tremendous start, the Devers drama, 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

T-shirts. Run-differential. Made up words. It's all here as Bradfo and Producer Evan get together for the 2025 MLB season's first Power Rankings. It's a tricky one, of course, with less than a week of games having played. But that's why it's a perfect time to do something we in the baseball world love to do - overreact. (And we're good at 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

Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow sits down with the Boston Media to discuss how the extension came to be, when they felt like they were close, how happy he is to have locked up Crochet long term, 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 Nathan Eovaldi to understand exactly what makes him tick when it counts the most. 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 MASN broadcaster Melanie Newman to talk about her unique and inspirational journey to the big league broadcast booth and how it can inspire the next wave of aspiring women in the baseball business. Bradfo also joins Christian Arcand for a Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio to take a deep dive into Rafael Devers' historically bad start. 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 Yankees Analyst/Current Marlins Field Coordinator Aaron Leanhardt sits down with the Media to discuss how he came up with the concept for the "Torpedo" bat, the impact it has had on the Yankees, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a record that won't be broken for a long, long time (if ever): Most consecutive Opening Days hitting a home run. That belongs to Tyler O'Neill, who joins Bradfo to relive his latest Opening Day homer, starting with the revelation that his day started with a Nostradamus-like text from Bradfo. 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 Sean Newcomb takes the ball today for his hometown Red Sox as they take on the Baltimore Orioles. Therefore, Bradfo caught up with Newcomb to discuss the adjustments he's made since coming to the Red Sox, his memories of growing up rooting for the team, 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 were all reminder about the greatness of baseball over the past few days thanks to Opening Weekend in Major League Baseball. But we can also pause to understand how awesome the community of baseball is beyond just what happens on the field. Bradfo catches up with a shining example of that, Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger, who has joined with his wife to form the Burger Family Foundation. It's a cause we at Baseball Isn't Boring want our world to know about. It's always a good time talking with Jake. Bradfo also catches up with Nathan Eovaldi to understand exactly what makes him tick when it counts the most. 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 on the Radio, this time being joined by Sammy and Gordo of the Play Tessie podcast. The guys offer up their insight and opinion when it comes to the very complicated and polarizing existence of Red Sox DH Rafael Devers. Callers also weigh to talk about one of the most-talked about MLB storylines for the past few 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

You might know L.L. Bean for many reasons. But we're giving you a new way to look at the family-owned, world-famous outdoor retailer - a perfect example of the heart and soul of baseball fandom. Bradfo sits down with L.L. Bean executive chairman Shawn Gorman to not only talk about his history and infatuation with baseball, but the unbelievable connection his great-grandfather, L.L. Bean, had with the game, which includes hujnting trips with Babe Ruth, handmade mitts and batting gloves, specialized scorebooks and even a friendship with Ted Williams that led the the Hall of Famer to almost be part of the company. It's a great example of a family's involvement in baseball that carries on to this very day. Oh, and there is the story behind the story when it comes to that iconic L.L. Bean rain tarp at Fenway Park. 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 'Shan And RJ' on 105.3 The Fan. The crew is discussing the the hype around this year's Rangers and Red Sox teams, the greatness of Nathan Eovaldi, weird ballpark foods, 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 always fantastic Lucas Giolito is back with another riveting conversation, this time touching on MLB debuts, his mother's acting resume and what it's like to bob and weave your way through a big league season once the adrenaline of Opening Day is gone. Lucas never disappoints. 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 the hype around this year's Red Sox team, who will close out the game for the Red Sox, Yoshida's uncertain future, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another episode of 'West Coast Bias' with Alonso Sarinana, this time joined by Newsday Sports Reporter Laura Albanese to discuss her predictions for the 2025 MLB season, reflect on the offseason, give her food hot takes, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It's better than Christmas Day." That's what a 14-year-old Courtney Finnicum told a local TV station as a teenager when asked to reflect on Opening Day. It's a feeling a description so many can relate to. On the day Courtney keeps here streak of attending the White Sox opener with her dad going, she joins Bradfo to once again reflect on why this day is so special and why it continues to be so special ... no matter how good your team is. It's a perfect way to launch yourself into another 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

Mets POBO David Stearns sits down with the New York Media to discuss his decision to have Hayden Senger, Brett Baty, Huascar Brazoban, and Max Kranick on the Opening Day roster, why Luisangel Acuna decision hasn't happened yet, 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

Nathan Eovaldi is once again getting the Opening Day start, being relied on to start the Rangers' season in fine fashion. It's a big stage, which is exactly how Eovaldi has shown he likes it. Bradfo catches up with Eovaldi's former teammate and good friend Garrett Whitlock to talk about the impact Eovaldi has on and off the field, and why he is able to perform so well when it counts the most. 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