Baseball Isn’t Boring

Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow catches up with the Boston media to discuss acquiring Walker Buehler and Patrick Sandoval, where they stand in their offseason plans, the status of their injured players, 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

2024 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, starting at Episode #2 where Bradfo was joined by Red Sox Legend Dustin Pedroia to discuss his college head coach Pat Murphy getting the Brewers job, his Hall Of Fame candidacy, 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

Lucas Giolito is back, and he has some things to say. The Red Sox pitcher joins Bradfo to talk about movies, his recruitment of Max Fried, his excitement about welcoming in Garrett Crochet, his thoughts on Cam Newton's comments, his analysis of the big Baseball Isn't Boring tattoos, and, of course, his clarification when it comes to being ready for Opening Day. After a bunch of internet guesses, Lucas it makes it very clear what his timetable for 2025 is. It's always a good time with Gio, and this is no exception. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, starting at Episode #3 where Bradfo was joined by Hall Of Famer Dennis Eckersley to discuss the A's leaving Oakland, his memories from Oakland, 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

You have heard a lot on this podcast throughout 2024 about the excellence of Wasabi Technologies, which has walked side by side with the Baseball Isn't Boring crew throughout the year. Now we get a chance to hear from one of the people who has helped push along the fun, information and advancements - Wasabi Chief Marketing Officer Michael Welts. Bradfo catches up with Mike at Fenway Park to talk about the Wasabi Fenway Bowl, how the company has landed in such a unique spot in the sports world and why living this cloud storage life has been - and will be - so meaningful to so many. 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

2024 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, starting at Episode #4 where Bradfo was joined by DBacks GM Mike Hazen to discuss why he felt he failed at the trade deadline the year prior, his offseason additions, the lucky Baseball Isn't Boring sticker, 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

2024 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, starting at Episode #5 where Bradfo was joined by Former Mets GM Jared Porter to discuss his dismissal from the Mets, the story that came out about his actions, how he's changed his life since the incident, 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, filling in for The Greg Hill Show on Thursday morning to cover many topics, but most importantly... addressing the apple of at least 3 team's eye as this offseason rolls on and that is 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

2024 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, starting at Episode #6 where Bradfo was joined by Brewers Pitcher Nestor Cortes to discuss his crazy journey to get drafted by the Yankees, avoiding getting cut loose time after time, 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 we are in the final days of 2024, it seems like a good time to talk about lessons learned and stories earned with a guy who has plenty of them all - Rich Hill. Bradfo and the lefty hurler reunite to reflect on a year which saw the 44-year-old broadcast, coach, pitch in the minors, pitch in the majors and then lose his luggage while dominating on the mound at the Tokyo Dome. There is so much to talk about and so much to take away thanks to perhaps the wildest year of Rich Hill's 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

We want to keep the good holiday vibes going here at Baseball Isn't Boring, which is why it seemed right to drop Bradfo's quick conversation with Freddie Freeman's father, Fred, just moments after his son won the World Series. For all the father and sons out there who have fallen in love with baseball, and continue to cherish the sport, it's a great few minutes to listen to. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, starting at Episode #7 where Bradfo was joined by Braves Ace Chris Sale to discuss his trade from Boston To Atlanta, finally going into a year healthy, 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

2024 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, starting at Episode #8 where Bradfo was joined by BIB Hall Of Famer Rich Hill to discuss the pathetic "new" MLB uniforms, the problems with baseball, 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 is no better way to get ready for the big holiday(s) than with another power ranking. That's a fact. So that's exactly what Bradfo and Producer Evan supply you, grading out the Top 5 offseasons for Major League Baseball teams (so far). The guys dive into the battle for New York, how much we should give credit to teams getting stars, and the surprising inactivity by a few usually aggressive decision-makers. Let the debate begin ... and continue. 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

2024 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, starting at Episode #9 where our College Baseball Reporter Bella Geskos was joined by Oregon State Superstar and Future First Overall Pick in 2024 Draft to discuss going to Oregon State, his journey to becoming a top draft prospect, and his goal to grow baseball in Australia, 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 always a good time when Dustin Pedroia swings by the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, and his latest visit is no exception. Bradfo reunites with Pedroia to talk 'Operation 1525', the mission to get the word out about the former second baseman's case for being called a Hall of Famer. Dustin talks about how he views his candidacy for Cooperstown, explaining how he views his status on the ballot. And, as always, there is plenty of spicy back-and-forth between Bradfo and Dustin. 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 jumping on for an entire WEEI show with Ken Laird. The guys try and figure out exactly what to make of the Red Sox - and Yankees - offseasons, trying to decipher if Boston will reach the level of financial discomfort New York has already exhibited when it comes to signing big-name free agents. 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

2024 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, starting at Episode #10 where Bradfo was joined by DBacks Ace Zac Gallen to discuss fashion, pitching, and most importantly, the after effects of pitching deep into the postseason, 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

A few days after Bradfo and Joe Kelly cemented their commitment to the Baseball Isn't Boring with matching tattoos done by legendary artist Mister Cartoon, Joe calls in to detail the big day. The pitcher gives a blow by blow for the duo's trip to Los Angeles for the Baseball Isn't Boring arm ink, reporting on Bradfo's anxiety and Joe's exuberance. 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

Within Bradfo's lengthy sit-down with White Sox director of pitching Brian Bannister, the subject of pitchers' injuries came up. Bannister offered a unique perspective on the problem, with some intriguing solutions. There is also talk of how the implementation of the Traject pitching machines and automated umpiring has (and will) change things. To listen to the entire podcast, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While so much focus has been on the money being spent by the two New York teams and Garrett Crochet heading to Boston, there is one team most Hot Stove observers should be focused on: The Mariners. Bradfo catches up with Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times to get the reality of what is going on with a Mariners club that holds a lot of the cards when it comes to giving this offseason some momentum. Divish expertly explains all the intrigue, while offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to live life during the MLB offseason in the great state of Montana. It's informative. It's insightful. It's entertaining. 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 Red Sox Pitcher Aroldis Chapman sits down with Boston Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Red Sox, what his role will be in the Red Sox bullpen, learning from his past mistakes, 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 and the Godfather, Joe Kelly, agreed on an October day at Yankee Stadium that if the Dodgers won the World Series they were going to get matching tattoos from one of the best artists in the world, Mister Cartoon. Well, the Dodgers won and now ... there are tattoos. Bradfo punctuates a day that saw him fly across the country to meet up with Joe and Mister Cartoons to have the honor of putting the brand on the boys' left biceps for eternity by sitting down with the both of them for a conversation. The commitment. The artistry. The excitement. You can feel it all in this 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

Newly Signed Yankees Pitcher Max Fried, Yankees GM Brian Cashman, Yankees Manager Aaron Boone, and Yankees Pitching Coach Matt Blake sit down with New York and National Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Yankees, when the Yankees came on his radar, 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 have a new title here at Baseball Isn't Boring: Commissioner of Vibes. Fortunately for us, there is nobody better equipped to fill the position than Sean Casey. The MLB Network analyst reunites with Bradfo to talk about which team has the best vibes after the Winter Meetings. (Spoiler: The Yankees are feeling pretty good about themselves.) The guys also reflect on the good ol' days, including when Casey texted Bradfo to announce his retirement. The opposite of boring is Sean Casey, which is why you're going to want to listen this podcast. 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 Cubs Outfielder Kyle Tucker sits down with Chicago Media to discuss where he was when finding out he was traded to the Cubs, getting to play at Wrigley Field, his openness and willingness to sign an extension in Chicago, 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 Mets Pitcher Clay Holmes sits down with New York Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Mets, his decision to pursue a opportunity to become a starting pitcher, the adjustments he plans on making, 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

Tyler O'Neill wasn't going to wait around this offseason, committing to a three-year deal with the Orioles after being convinced by Baltimore the outfielder was one of its top priorities. O'Neill joins Bradfo to take us step by step throughout the free agent process, how the O's sold him on their offer (spoiler: Camden Yards' new dimensions might have helped), and his surprise regarding the Red Sox' approach. There is also some great weight-lifting talk, of course. 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 were wondering what to make of pitching in the major leagues heading into 2025, you are going to want to listen to White Sox director of pitching Brian Bannister. Banny joins Bradfo once again to talk about trends, issues and realities that exist in Major League Baseball right now. And, as a bonus, the White Sox's exec offers everything you need to know about Garrett Crochet, both regarding the past and the future. Bannister also explains why they wanted pitching prospect Wikelman Gonzalez back in the big Crochet deal. You are going to be entertained, informed and enlightened after listening to 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

Bradfo is back with Baseball Isn't Boring on the radio, jumping back on with Joe Weil to reflect on the Winter Meetings. It is an opportunity for Bradfo to convince Joe that Bregman is a worthwhile commitment, while also trying to to make it clear how valuable Triston Casas should be perceived. There is also, of course, reflections on meals in the Metroplex area and a rehashing of Bradfo's infamous Arlington Six Flags Water Park story. 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 Red Sox Pitcher Garrett Crochet sits down with Boston Media to discuss finally getting traded, coming to the Red Sox, the adjustments he plans on making with the Red Sox staff, 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 week of the Winter Meetings is coming to a close, and Bradfo is reflecting on his time in Dallas, the news that came out the get-together and what we can look forward to it. (Spoiler: Included is news on the big Joe Kelly Baseball Isn't Boring tattoo adventure.) But we just don't talk about free agents. We talk to free agents, with Bradfo catching up with reliever Chris Martin, who is back on the market after two years in Boston. It's a great way to cap off a wild week. 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 Mets Superstar Juan Soto, Mets POBO David Stearns, Mets Owner Steve Cohen, and Soto's Agent Scott Boras sit down with New York and National Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Mets, what separated the Mets 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

Bradfo is back from the Winter Meetings and he is throwing himself right back into a return of Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, joining Joe Weil to break down every facet of the big Garrett Crochet deal. What should we make of the prospects the Red Sox gave up? How does this compare to the Chris Sale trade from eight years before? What should we make of Crochet? How will this impact the rest of the Hot Stove season? It's the perfect punctuation to the Winter Meetings. 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 catches up with the Boston media to discuss the blockbuster acquisition of Garrett Crochet from the White Sox, their decision to pursue it, and their plans moving forward To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The news has broke that the Boston Red Sox have acquired White Sox Ace Garrett Crochet for Prospects Kyle Teel, Braden Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, and Wikelman Gonzalez so Bradfo is here to react to the deal and revisit our conversation with Crochet during last 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

While the Winter Meetings were pushed along with news of the Yankees' agreement with Max Fried, more talk of where Nolan Arenado might end up, and Nathan Eovaldi's return to Texas, perhaps the most intriguing name that was surfaced was Roki Sasaki. The Japanese pitcher's situation - which currently has him deciding upon a MLB team before Jan. 15 - was updated by his agent Joel Wolfe. It was a day that allowed Bradfo to catch up with WBC Central's Shawn Spradling to talk all things Sasaki. It's an important conversation about an intriguing 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

With each manager taking a turn in meeting with the media at the Winter Meetings, Aaron Booneused his time to discuss missing out on retaining Juan Soto, the potential players they could pursue, where he sees Jazz Chisholm playing, and other topics regarding the 2025 Yankees roster 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 Executive Vice President and Managing Executive At Wasserman, Joel Wolfe, meets with the National Media to answer questions regarding the posting of Roki Sasaki, when he plans to meet with teams and sign, which teams Nolan Arenado and Seiya Suzuki would considering waiving their no-trade clauses for, 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 dust from the big Juan Soto news has settled, it's a great time to reflect on what impact the deal with the Mets had on the world of baseball as we head through the Winter Meetings in Dallas. Bradfo is joined by The Athletic's Tim Britton, who offers insight into the fallout in the world of the Mets since Soto decided New York would be his next home. It's great perspective when it comes to examining exactly how the baseball world looks after the biggest deal in the sport's history. 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 each manager taking a turn in meeting with the media at the Winter Meetings, Carlos Mendoza used his time to discuss what it would be like to have a player like Juan Soto as he can't comment until it is official, the additions of Frankie Montas and Jose Siri, what he likes about Clay Holmes, and other topics regarding the 2025 Mets roster 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 each manager taking a turn in meeting with the media at the Winter Meetings, Alex Cora used his time to reflect on the pursuit of Juan Soto, the merits of free agent target Alex Bregman, how the Red Sox view keeping Rafael Devers at third base and other topics regarding the building of the 2025 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 joins 'Jones And Keefe' on WEEI, to discuss the Red Sox failed pursuit of Juan Soto, if they deserve credit for their pursuit, and where they should/will pivot now with Soto off the board 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 time has finally come: Juan Soto has picked his team. The winner? The Mets. It means that Bradfo is springing into action at the Winter Meetings in Dallas to break it all down, utilizing the services of 'Eye Test' host Julian McWilliams to give an instant reaction to the biggest deal in baseball history. How did it happen? Why did it happen? What does it all mean? Who should be the most frustrated and most satisfied? From the heart of the Winter Meetings, it's all there. 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 is back with another episode of 'The Eye Test', this time catching up Tidal Sports Agent Brent Warren to discuss the importance of finding the right fit instead of chasing the bag or status, how Brent got into being an agent, how he goes about negotiating with clubs, 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 Mets Pitcher Frankie Montas sits down with New York Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Mets, his relationship with Luis Severino and Sean Manaea, the adjustments he plans on making, 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 Blue Jays general manager and Mets executive J.P. Ricciardi is back on the podcast, this time offering awesome insight into what it is like for a GM to get ready for and then go to the Winter Meetings. J.P. joins Bradfo to reflect on how news and information is circulated throughout the industry, what a front office does leading into those days of living in a hotel suite and how clubs actually make deals at the Meetings. The stories are fantastic, as is the information. 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 seems like the Juan Soto decision is imminent, forcing Bradfo and Gordo into action once again with another Vibe Check. They are workshopping reactions. They are handicapping landing spots. They are talking tattoos. They are trying to figure out how to integrate oxtail stew into the introductory press conference. It's all there for you to enjoy while you wait. 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

Plenty of former players have said the selection process for entrance into the National Baseball Hall of Fame should include those who actually played in the big leagues. Well, we're giving one of them a chance. Bradfo invites Jonathan Papelbon - who has already been on the Hall of Fame ballot - to pick the 10 candidates from this year's ballot for those who he believes are Hall of Fame worthy. Spoiler: His former teammate makes the cut. 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

Will Sammon covers the Mets along with Tim Britton for The Athletic. These days, he is in the middle of some of the biggest conversations and stories baseball has to offer. So, how did he get here and what does he think of the whole scene? Bradfo sits down with Will to talk about his unique path, the ins and outs when it comes to covering the Mets, and, of course, thoughts on what is going on in regards to New York's pursuit of Juan Soto. For those wondering about what life is like on the inside of the reporting industry, this is a must-listen. 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