Baseball Isn’t Boring

The Boston Media catches up with the Red Sox newest signing Adam Ottavino to discuss his decision to return to Boston, how he plans to improve, 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 former Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer, who is making a bid to secure a spot with Boston as a starter after missing the 2024 season with Tommy John Surgery To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Of all the introductory spring training press conferences this year, nothing has compared to the craziness that came with Rafael Devers pushing back on the idea that he wouldn't be playing third base. 'No.' That was the one word Devers kept uttering in English while also explaining how he had no intention of DHing or playing first. The perfect person to break all of this down with is MLB.com's Ian Browne, who, along with Bradfo, was on the scene when all of this was going down. Ian and Bradfo reflect on how this measured up to other controversial spring training sit-downs. Bradfo also caught up with former Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer, who is making a bid to secure a spot with Boston as a starter. 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

Newly Re-Signed Mets First Baseman Pete Alonso sits down with New York Media to discuss his decision to re-sign with the Mets, why the Mets were always the team he wanted to play for in 2025, if Steve Cohen's 'Amazin' Day' comments impacted things, 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 President Sam Kennedy sits down with Boston Media to discuss their spending this offseason, how the Bregman signing impacted ticket sales, the structure of the Red Sox front office, future ASG plans, 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 was a year ago Patrick Sandoval was being named as the Angels' Opening Day starter for the 2024 season. Now he finds himself with a completely different team - the Red Sox - just hoping to make some sort of contribution at some point in the 2025 campaign. Bradfo catches up with Sandoval, who is recovering from internal brace surgery on his pitching elbow, with the two taking a deep dive into the evolution of Sandoval and his very unique pitch. There is also a fantastic explanation from the hurler regarding why baseball isn't 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

Now that we're coming to the end of the offseason and storming into spring training we thought it was a great time to catch up with a man who has helped shape the roster-building conversations, agent Scott Boras. Bradfo talks with Boras at the Alex Bregman press conference, not only detailing the Red Sox' pursuit of the infielder but also reflecting on a very lucrative offseason for many of Boras' clients. We follow up that sit-down by chopping it up with pitcher Patrick Sandoval, who might be one of the more intriguing starting pitching acquisitions despite an elbow injury that will sideline him for at least the first 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

Mets Superstar Juan Soto sits down with New York Media to discuss how his time with the Mets has been so far, how he feels about the lineup and the re-signing of Pete Alonso, how he'll handle the pressure of his contract, 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 Joe Weil on WEEI. The duo is discussing the Alex Bregman's presser, Bradfo's report on how the sides came together, 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

Newly Signed Red Sox Star Alex Bregman, Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow, Red Sox Manager Alex Cora, Red Sox President Sam Kennedy, and Bregman's Agent Scott Boras sit down with Boston and National Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Red Sox, what separated the Red Sox from the other clubs he talked to, 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

Want the absolute best breakdown of the Alex Bregman signing? You got it with NESN/WEEI broadcaster Lou Merloni joining Bradfo on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show analyzing every single aspect of the Red Sox' biggest narrative-changing acquisition in years. 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

Through all the news of the day in MLB, one of the most viral social media moments came courtesy Bradfo's appearance during Trevor Story's morning meeting with the media. Let's just say there was an issue with his Baseball Isn't Boring sunglasses. (To watch the video, click here.) Bradfo took to the airwaves with Sammy and Gordo on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show to explain exactly what happened. 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 Alex Bregman now officially in Red Sox camp, the man who figures to be his double play partner, Trevor Story, took some time to reflect on the pursuit of Bregman and the role he played in it. Story also discussed the dynamic of switching to second base after living life on the left side of the infield, and how this Red Sox team feels different now. 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 Royals Reliever Lucas Erceg on this morning's podcast to discuss a variety of topics, but one that never gets old is just two guys talking tattoos 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 'Gwynn And Chris' on 97.3 The Fan. The crew is discussing the Padres signing of Nick Pivetta, the future of Xander Bogaerts, Alex Verdugo, 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

During last season's postseason, Royals closer Lucas Erceg proved to be one of our favorite interviews. His honesty and openness when it came to a journey that included some life-changing decisions, view of desperately trying to become the next Shohei Ohtani and view of why the Royals should be mentioned with the big boys of baseball is all back, with Erceg catching up with Bradfo. There is also some quality tattoo talk, of course. It's the kind of conversation that will informs, entertains and enlightens. 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 relatively quiet offseason which saw that bring in Jurickson Profar, how they stack of with the likes of the Dodgers, Mets, and Phillies, 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, this time joining Mike Ferrin And Jim Duquette on MLB Network Radio's "Power Alley" to give his insight and reaction to the news that Alex Bregman is headed to Boston on a 3-year, $120 million dollar 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

Red Sox Ace Garrett Crochet discusses his reaction to the Alex Bregman signing, how he dreamed that it would happen earlier this offseason, how Bregman's contract impacts 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

Friend of Baseball Isn't Boring, Ryan Brasier, is back, this time making his first appearance as a member of the Chicago Cubs. The reliever talks about the shock he had when learning that the Dodgers were designating him for assignment, why he was happy the Cubs dealt for him and how he views his lot in life heading into the 2025 season. There is plenty of other topics discussed, as well, such as 'Best Shape Of Their Lives Season', Joe Kelly's take on the Yankees and the Cowboys. 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 New York Media to discuss how he feels about his roster at this moment, re-signing Pete Alonso, working with owner Steve Cohen in negotiations, 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 sits down with Boston Media to discuss how his time with the Red Sox has been so far, how he and other pitching additions (Buehler and Chapman) have been ingratiating themselves with the clubhouse, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by Longtime MLB Broadcaster Thom Brennaman to discuss growing up with a legendary broadcaster father, break down his point of view on the Steve Bartman and Nick Castellanos incidents, 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

Aaron Boone sits down with New York Media to discuss how he feels headed into this season as compared to last season, the Yankees plans for third base, how he feels about the Dodgers comments following the World Series, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza sits down with New York Media to discuss how he feels headed into this season as compared to last season, where he plans to play Jeff McNeil, Starling Marte, Luisangel Acuna, Brett Baty this spring, his current view of the Starting Rotation, 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 CBO Craig Breslow sits down with Boston Media to discuss how he feels about his roster at this moment, whether or not the currently constructed team could make the playoffs, gives updates on injuries, 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 at Baseball Isn't Boring want to celebrate the fans who help represent all the excitement, anticipation and awesomeness in this world of baseball, which is why we are starting episodes entitled 'Baseball Fans Aren't Boring.' The first installment is with Wendy 'Peffercorn' Thomas (@wndypeffercorn), who caught our eye thanks to a social media post on Super Bowl Sunday proclaiming 'I hope both teams lose. It's baseball season!' It turns out Wendy's love affair with the game started at 8 years old and hasn't lost steam since, having gone to 25 ballparks. Wendy's story is a perfect February reminder of why we care so much. 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, this time orchestrating another version of Baseball Isn't Boring on the radio. Joining in the conversation are Gordo and Sammy of the Play Tessie podcast. This time the guys are tapping into the anger of fan bases, bringing up some less-than-inspiring offseasons of certain teams while wondering why some clubs (like the Red Sox) aren't recognizing what a great opportunity they have. It's always a good time when you get these podcast brethren together. 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 Chief Baseball Officer of the Red Sox, Craig Breslow, called into the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show to offer updates on what is going on with what has become an never-ending offseason. Breslow joins Bradfo and the Play Tessie guys (Gordo and Sammy) to talk potential Rafael Devers, search for a reliever, how uncomfortable he is willing to get, the urgency to fill out his roster, the art of front office decision-making, and whether or not he will be getting a Baseball Isn't Boring tattoo. 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 MLB Youtube Content Creator And Host Of The Monster Territory Podcast Robbie Hyde discuss the latest on the Alex Bregman/Nolan Arenado situation, reflect on the moves made already this offseason, look into why the Red Sox offseason is becoming slightly underrated, 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 have surprisingly been one of the centerpieces of this Major League Baseball offseason, which is why it was a great time for Bradfo to catch up with Matt Spiegel of 670 The Score in Chicago. The co-host of 'The Spiegel and Holmes Show' gives the what's what when it comes to the Cubs way of thinking, and how we should view this team that has suddenly been very active in the offseason. There is also plenty of talk regarding the biggest name left in the Hof Stove Season - Alex Bregman. 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 middle of a very comprehensive look at the bizarre free agency of Pete Alonso with Tim Britton, news breaks that he is headed back to Queens and there was nobody better to break that news to the Mets beat writer than 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

Tim Britton of The Athletic and Bradfo were cruising along, talking about the offseason ups and downs, including where the Mets and Pete Alonso were headed. Well, in the middle of the podcast the conversation took a turn. Why? Because news broke that Alonso was headed back to the Mets. It's the perfect way to digest all the ups and downs, twists and turns that was - and continue to be - this Hot Stove 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 sat down with Brewers Broadcaster Brian Anderson to discuss the current crossroads that baseball is facing with the lack of young talent who want to work behind the scenes of a television broadcast 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

'Who Says No?' is back, this time with Sammy (Play Tessie) joining Bradfo and Producer Evan to offer up his best trade proposal when it comes to sending Dylan Cease from the Padres to the Mets. The guys talk about another 'Who Says No?' that was so bad it was good before diving into what would be a fascinating deal between two teams in the National League who are both trying to keep up 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

There have been plenty of players who have started their professional careers with visions of becoming a two-way player the likes of Shohei Ohtani. But usually the dream drifts off, with organizations making the prospects choosing either pitching or hitting. But one pick from last year's MLB Draft, Conrad Cason, believes he can make it the distance ... and so does his organization. Taken in the 8th round last July, Cason has been told by the Red Sox he will get the opportunity to continue his dream of becoming a pitcher (who, by the way, throws 100 mph) and hitter at the highest level. Conrad sits down with Bradfo to discuss his journey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo and the Baseball Isn't Boring Show are back on the WEEI airwaves every Saturday moving forward and this time, it was time for Bradfo to rant about the divide that exists within the Red Sox leadership regarding spending on top free agent hitters, with the most noteworthy name being... Alex Bregman 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 know what's what when it comes to the current world of broadcasting baseball, this is the podcast for you. Bradfo is reunited with the always-excellent Brian Anderson, who has established himself as one of the best broadcasters in the business, excelling with both the Brewers and at the national level. The guys break down the inner-workings of what makes a good modern day baseball broadcast, how things are evolving and lessons Brian learned from the legend Bob Uecker. This is a conversation that will educate, inform and entertain anybody who has an interest in soaking in 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

Red Sox senior director of player development Brian Abraham is back, joining Bradfo and Gordo (Play Tessie) to help break some news: Conrad Cason - the team's 8th-round pick last July - will be viewed as a two-way player. Abraham explains the organization's approach to Cason and how they will train him both as a pitcher (who throws 100 mph) and hitter. Abraham also follows up on our conversation with prospect Marcelo Mayer, who is heading into his first big league camp while potentially playing new positions. We also clarify if the front office is allowed to wear shorts during 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

Red Sox relief pitcher Zack Kelly is back, this time joining Bradfo and Gordo (Play Tessie) as he drives down I-95 on his way to spring training. Kelly goes into great detail when it comes to analyzing what went right and wrong in 2024, and how he is approaching 2025. There is also analysis of what awaits him and his family at Disney World, the upcoming Red Sox Netflix doc and the recent run by his Washington Commanders. 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 Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes to get the latest on Michael Kopech health, Clayton Kershaw, Kirby Yates, and Joe Kelly's contract statuses, and the evolution of Mookie Betts 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

Adam Bloebaum's path to become a pitcher in the Nationals' minor league system is fascinating enough, having been plucked out of Independent League. But it is what Bloebaum is doing off the field that is truly fascinating, being tasked with helping change the way we look at baseball by Driveline. Serving as a Research and Development Engineer for the innovative organization while continuing his path to the majors, Bloebaum is living life as one of the most interesting professional baseball players you will meet. And, to top it all off, he has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. It's the kind of conversation that will inspire and educate all at the same time. 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 absolutely insane offseason that the Dodgers have had so far, why they take pride in the destination that the franchise has become, 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

Sam Dykstra is back at a perfect time, just after his organization, MLB Pipeline, dropped their latest Top 100 prospects heading into the new season. Sam delivers once again, this time sitting down with Bradfo to offer in-depth explanations why MLB Pipeline put the prospects where they did, while revealing some of the toughest choices. Kristian Campbell. Jesus Made. Max Clark. They are all central figures in some awesome debates, which Dykstra helps elaborate on. It's simply awesome prospect 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

Newly Acquired Cubs Closer Ryan Pressly sits down with Chicago Media to discuss his decision to approve a trade to the Cubs, teaming back up with Kyle Tucker, 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 storylines of any spring training is usually the fate of Rule 5 Draft picks. That's why it was a great time to reconnect with former Mets top prospect Mike Vasil, who was picked in the Rule 5 process by the Phillies before being traded to the Rays. Vasil joins Bradfo to reveal the story of his career-altering selection, how he is preparing for his major league camp, what he learned during a challenging Triple-A season, and how he convinced Jose Iglesias 'OMG' was a banger of a song. It's all here is a great catch-up with a name you will want to know. 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

New Orioles Special Advisor to the GM & Community Ambassador Adam Jones and Orioles GM Mike Elias speak to the Baltimore media about how this role came about, what Adam is bring to the table and helping out baseball operations with, 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

Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes is back, this time with plenty to talk about. Gomes joins Bradfo to give the what's what when it comes to Los Angeles' epic offseason, including a behind-the-scenes look at the Roki Sasaki pursuit and how the Dodgers' plan after winning the World Series all game together. There is Michael Kopech clarification. A Clayton Kershaw update. A rebuke of the notion that LA is ruining baseball. And a great look into the evolution of Mookie Betts. It is a great conversation with a World Champion GM. 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 SoxFest with short, quick hitting interviews with White Sox Prospects Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel, and Braden Montgomery along with an interview with Former White Sox Pitcher Freddy Garcia 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 get excited about seeing Major League Baseball's top prospects try and make their respective big league clubs over the next couple of months, which is why it's a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with MLB Pipeline's No. 13 overall prospect Marcelo Mayer. Marcelo offers some insight into how he is viewing his upcoming spring training, what position(s) he is preparing to play, and the wild way he found out his friends were being traded to the White Sox in the Garrett Crochet trade. There is also some good hair 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