Baseball Isn’t Boring

Red Sox Catcher Danny Jansen discusses making MLB history by playing for both teams in the same game with his appearance for both the Blue Jays and Red Sox in a suspended game from earlier this season To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zac Gallen is back and better than ever ... both on the mound and on the podcast. The Arizona ace joins Bradfo to sit down for an extension conversation on fashion, the art of getting through a World Series run, why the Diamondbacks are so good, and his elite note-taking skills. We also stumble upon one of the best cologne names in the history of men's fragrance. It's simply an outstanding way to soak in the great game of baseball via one its best pitchers. 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 Shohei Ohtani continues to be the clear-cut favorite for National League MVP, his only competition has emerged. That would be Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor. Bradfo catches up with Lindor's former double play partner Luis Guillorme - not playing for the Diamondbacks - to hear a pretty compelling case for Lindor to win NL MVP. 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 reliever Justin Slaten has had a wild ride this season, going from Rule 5 pick to key bullpen piece to injured pitcher and now someone on the verge of returning for the stretch drive. Slaten joined Bradfo to talk about his crazy last year, while also updating his current lot in life and revealing the best advice he has gotten throughout this whole process. (Spoiler: It came from teammate Garrett Whitlock.) 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

Major League Baseball released some news regarding the 2026 World Baseball Classic this past week. We know the pools. We know the dates. And now we have the buzz. Shawn Spradling - host of 'WBC Central' - returns to the podcast to relay some of the excitement and anticipation when it comes to the tournament. Shawn and Bradfo look back at how the last WBC has allowed for this sort of excitement, even with the event taking place two years from now. It's going to bring back memories and get your fired up 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

Less than 24 hours after making his 2024 professional baseball debut, Rich Hill calls into the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show to offer his take on the performance and progression. It's a BIB exclusive. 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

Few has seen as much of the Braves as Nick Green this season. It's why everybody should be paying attention to the Bally's broadcaster when he teams up once again with Bradfo to talk about Atlanta's World Series chances. There is also some quality deep-diving into how the former MLB infielder views broadcasting, both for himself and other players entering into the fray. 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

As part of a long conversation with Rich Hill, the 44-year-old tells Bradfo what his plan is heading into his first start of the season. Is it a race against time? Where is his confidence level at? It's all in this latest get-together 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

Last year, the Diamondbacks came out of the trade deadline and immediately lost nine straight. This year they have flipped the script, owning the best record in baseball since the deadline. Arizona president of baseball operations Mike Hazen joined Bradfo to reflect on what went wrong a year ago and how he approached building his team this time around. To listen to the entire Hazen interview, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With baseball in Oakland coming to a sad end, it is perfect timing that Julian McWilliams' guest on the latest edition of 'The Eye Test' is one of the players who lived the life of growing up in the area on the way to big league greatness - current Astros third base coach Gary Pettis. You aren't going to find a better scene-setter in terms of what it meant to be raised on baseball in the Bay Area than what Pettis delivers in this in-depth conversation with Julian. It's timely. It's fascinating. It's another Eye Test. 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 wants to scream it from the mountaintops: Joey Votto is a Hall of Famer. In the latest Wasabi Hot Take, he uses the platform to explain why the just-retired first baseman should absolutely be headed to Cooperstown. We also resurface the two times Votto appeared on the podcast, that first joining Garrett Whitlock to talk primarily about the great game of chess (and a little Hall of Fame), and then the second just a convo about the greatness of baseball. It's a tribute to a one-of-a-kind 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

The oldest active athlete in any of the four major professional sports, Rich Hill, is at it again. The 44-year-old has signed on with the Red Sox for a fourth time, inking a minor-league deal that he hopes will lead him back to the majors in the not-too-distant future. Hill joins Bradfo from Norfolk, where he is getting ready to pitch in his first game, Friday. The lefty reflects on this "no regrets" 2024, how he views this latest challenge and what he has learned along the way. It's always a good time with Rich, 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

Let it be said, let it be done. Bobby Witt Jr. is the best player in baseball. The 24-year-old star shortstop has established himself as one of the absolute best offensively, defensively and baserunning, reaching a level of excellence that no other player in MLB can compare. It's a reality that Bradfo wants to scream from the mountaintops, which is exactly what he does in this podcast. And just to top things off, we resurface a conversation Bradfo had with the man who drafted Witt Jr., former Royals GM Dayton Moore. All of it expertly paints the picture of Bobby Witt Jr. being the best of the best. 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 counted 14 teams in Major League Baseball right now who could stake claim to actually having a chance to win the World Series. But with our MLB Power Rankings, we are only identifying the Top 10. Producer Evan is back, trying to make sense of it all, with Bradfo telling him where he has gone right and wrong in ranking the best in baseball right now. No. 10 could be No. 1, and No. 1 could be No. 10. That's how crazy it is right now. The guys do a great job in catching the spirit of the thing. 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 "Jones and Mego Show" on WEEI talking all things Red Sox, this time diving into why the Red Sox have stunk in August, where they went wrong with their trade deadline acquisitions, Marcelo Mayer's latest injury, 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

Alex Cora had to learn how to deal with a life-changing mistake when he was suspended for the Astros' 2017 cheating scandal. From that he learned lessons that he could pass on to one of his players, Jarren Duran, after the outfielder's two-game suspension due to a homophobic remark to a fan. Bradfo catches up with Cora to talk about advice he could give Duran when trying to find normalcy after very public mistakes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball Isn't Boring is all about entertaining, informing and enlightening, and that's exactly what Alex Tantum does on a regular basis thanks to his mission/platform MLB Fits (@MLB.Fits). Bradfo catches up with the creator of one of baseball's most talked about social accounts to discuss how it all came about, where it is going, and who is the best dressed in all of baseball. For a sport that is starving for personality, this is the voice that should bring a smile to every fan's face. 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 quite a few impactful starting pitching acquisitions from the trade deadline. Michael Lorenzen. Yusei Kikuchi. Alex Cobb. Jack Flaherty. But one has stood out from the others after these three weeks of post-deadline baseball: Zach Eflin. Bradfo sits down with the Orioles starter to reflect on the trade, his time with the Rays and how he views his new surroundings in Baltimore. 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

Appearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham joined Bradfo, Sammy and Gordo to offer the plans for recently-promoted top prospects Marcelo Mayer, Kyle Teel and Roman Anthony, while also hinting at what might be in store for rapidly-rising Kristian Campbell. Abraham also presented the plan for the coming week when it came to recently-signed Rich Hill. 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 of a sudden, the Padres seem like a team that might be best equipped to make a run at a World Series title. Bradfo joins Gwynn and Chris of 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to dissect one of the hottest teams in baseball, how they match up to the other chief contenders and the MVP case for rookie Jackson Merrill. 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 First Baseman Triston Casas talks to the Boston Media after being reinstated from a long stint on the IL due to torn ribcage cartilage 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 MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The Brewers and Phillies slide down the rankings and the Astros, Padres, DBacks, & Guardians go on winning streaks to move their way up the rankings as we roll into the chase for the playoffs 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

Bella Geskos catches up with WooSox Manager Chad Tracy and Top Red Sox Prospect & newly promoted WooSox Catcher Kyle Teel to discuss his transition to Triple-A, how he has adjusted to the new level so far, along with how he has adapted to being a leader in college at Virginia and in Double-A to more of an understated role in Triple-A 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 never easy finding your footing as a major league player, just ask Jackson Holliday. The former first overall pick and Orioles rookie had the extreme example of how difficult an introduction to the majors can be. Now he is back, much better than before. Bradfo catches up with Holliday to talk about that dynamic, while also sitting down with one of this season's most prolific home run hitters, Anthony Santander, and two newly-traded pitchers - Trevor Rogers and Lucas Sims. It's a podcast that educates, informs and entertains. 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 recent stretch with the return of Michael Harris II & Max Fried falling on hard times, Aaron Judge's AL MVP 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

Baseball Isn't Boring loves a good major league debut and the stories that go behind making them. That's why Bradfo's sit-down with longtime Yankees minor-leaguer Mickey Gasper, who just made had his introduction into the big leagues with the Red Sox, is a must-listen. The emotion. The journey. The moment. This is what being a big-leaguer is all about. 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 hasn't been easy for hitting to keep with pitching in the world of Major League Baseball. That's where technology comes in. In the latest episode of 'Wasabi Hot Tech', Bradfo sits down with Rangers hitting coach Tim Hyers to talk about how far the technology involving hitters have come and where it is going. This is going to make you a significantly smarter and better baseball fan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitching 200 innings. It has become a rarity for major league pitchers these days, with five big leaguers managing last season. Even to get close to it is a feat in this day and age, a reality Red Sox starter Tanner Houck is finding out. Bradfo catches up with Houck to talk about entering these unchartered waters when it comes to workload and how he is managing what has become more than 140 innings through the first four-plus 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

The stories of perseverance in Major League Baseball are always a good time (and a great podcast topic). Right now there appears to be a pretty good one unfolding in Houston thanks to the dominance of reliever Kaleb Ort. Since the end of the 2023 season, the 32-year-old had been let go by the Red Sox, Mariners, Marlins, Phillies and Orioles before landing with Houston. Since being called up in July Ort has been dominating, allowing just one run in his first six outings, striking out 14 while not walking a single batter. It's a great story and a great sit-down. 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 Angels find themselves in purgatory but that does allow them to do something that they have done a lot lately, call their top draft pick up to the MLB in the same year that they drafted them. In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by Angels Broadcaster Wayne Randazzo to discuss this rough Angels season, their lack of activity at the trade deadline, how Ron Washington has left his mark on the team already, while also diving into some talk about the art of broadcasting 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 Astros Closer Josh Hader to discuss the art of closing, his longest save streaks, 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 that time of year where closers start being put under the microscope more and more, which is why it was a great time for Bradfo to catch up with a couple of them - Kenley Jansen and Josh Hader. The Red Sox reliever joins once again to talk about his contract year, his club's World Series chances, the greatness of Mookie Betts and some spirited hoop talk. Meanwhile, Hader offers some fascinating insight into how his world has changed since joining the Astros. 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 addresses Boston Media after receiving 2-game suspension for use of a homophobic slur directed at a fan during the Red Sox game against the Houston Astros 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 joins Bradfo to offer an update on his comeback from elbow surgery, having just started throwing a baseball again. The Red Sox pitcher offers insight into the approach the medical team is taking toward him, and why they are drawing on the experience of a former Cy Young pitcher. Giolito also offers some honest reflection of his trade deadline chaos of a year ago and the experiences he went through with both the Angels and Guardians. 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

Gibby is back on the podcast, this time having experienced life as the Mets' bench coach throughout this 2024 season. With New York firmly in postseason contention, John Gibbons joins Bradfo to talk about his journey over the past few months, stories from life inside the Mets' clubhouse and why he may or may not know what his uniform number is. Gibby 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 Baseball Isn't Boring Radio, once again being joined by Gordo and Sammy from the Play Tessie podcast. The crew dives into the drama surrounding Triston Casas, who is continuing his rehab assignment in Triple-A. There is also talk of Gordo's bachelor party at Globe Life Field. 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 for another Ballpark Review from our own Courtney Finnicum, who might have just found her No. 1 destination in all of baseball: Petco Park. Bradfo catches up with Courtney to break down her visit to Petco, which begins and ends with conversations about the Padres' home park's wine cellar. We love a good ranking and we love a good ballpark. This podcast embraces both. 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 Trevor Story first hurt his shoulder in April it was understood that his 2024 season had come to an end. Evidently, that isn't the case. The Red Sox shortstop offered an update on his injury, revealing his optimism regarding a return this season is higher than ever. Story gives an update on his baseball activities, mindset and expectations. 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 MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The Royals and Braves fall out of the rankings and the Red Sox and DBacks enter the rankings as we roll into the chase for the playoffs 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 Rich Hill and his showcase catcher, Jason Turner after Hill's showcase for MLB Teams to discuss how they felt it went, what they aimed to show during 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

With the firing of White Sox manager Pedro Grifol it was only natural that we get proper reaction, and that can only come from one person: Courtney Finnicum. The co-host of 'Pitch and Moan' joins Bradfo to reflect on the Grifol Era, passing out the blame pie for this disaster that has become the White Sox. Courtney also delivers her ballpark review of Petco Park, which - as she is quick to point out - has its own wine cellar. This one is about as spicy as the podcast laws will allow. 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

Whenever we need the what's what when it comes to the Orioles, we go the voice of the Baltimore fans, Eric Arditti. This time Producer Evan is joined by Eric to make the case for the Orioles to come out on top in this race in the American League East, that currently has the O's deadlocked 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

Marcelo Mayer is on the doorstep of the major leagues. The Orioles on the doorstep of winning the American League East. It's a good time to remind everyone how good (and interesting) the player and the team are. Bradfo catches up with MLB Pipeline's No. 7 overall prospect to talk about his past, present and future. It's another entertaining conversation with the future shortstop of the Red Sox. Then we have the voice of the O's fan, Eric Arditti, who returns to the podcast (this time with Producer Evan) to state the case for his team winning 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

Dbacks GM Mike Hazen joins Bradfo to go behind-the-scenes on how he acquired AJ Puk & Josh Bell from the Marlins and Dylan Floro from the Nationals in the days and hours before the July 30th Trade Deadline, these are stories and insight that you aren't gonna 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

It's the return of Arizona Diamondbacks president of baseball operations Mike Hazen, and it couldn't come at a better time. Hazen reunites with Bradfo to pull back the curtain on the Diamondbacks' trade deadline, explaining in detail how the market shook out and all the behind-the-scenes action that came with Arizona's moving and shaking. It's informative. It's enlightening. It's entertaining. And the chemistry is once again off the charts. 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 in his weekly appearance with the 'Mego and Jones Show' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the Triston Casas Situation, where the Red Sox messed up at the Trade Deadline, and how entertaining the Red Sox Netflix documentary has the potential to 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

There are so many paths one can take to become a manager or coach in the minor or major leagues, with some waiting years upon years to make the decision to jump into that career path. At just 30 years old, Nick Lovullo is well on his way. The son of Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo joins Bradfo to reflect on going from player to currently managing the Cubs' Single-A team in South Bend. There are plenty of stories and lessons learned, and, of course, perspective of what it's like to have your father as a big league manager. It's a podcast any up-and-comer will need 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

The White Sox have now lost 20 in a row and there is no better two people to dissect the misery than the two hosts from 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum and Jonny Gomes. The pair offer up another round of spicy hot takes, including thoughts on the trade deadline that has come and gone, Jonny's plan to punctuate the A's time in Oakland, and, of course, the anatomy of this losing streak in Chicago. It's a good 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

In another 2-Minute Grill with Bradfo, former Pirate and current Red Sox pitcher Quinn Priester joins to explain his perspective of being traded for the first time and what his new team wants the former first-round pick to prioritize in the final 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

With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror it's a great time to catch up with a farm director to talk about that perspective when it comes to managing prospects. In this case, it is Bradfo talking with Brian Abraham of the Red Sox on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show. The guys dive into the near future of top prospects Marcelo Mayer, Kyle Teel and Roman Anthony, while getting updates on standouts Kristian Campbell and Miguel Bleis. Brian also brings us behind the current on his role during the deadline, while reflecting on watching the latest 'Wasabi Challenge'. 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