Baseball Isn’t Boring

With baseball buzzing about Pittsburgh starter Paul Skenes - who is throwing nearly 10 percent of his pitches 100 mph or better - it is a perfect time to dissect baseball's infatuation with throwing triple-digits. There is no better person to dive into the topic with than Colorado's Daniel Bard, who went nine years in between throwing 100 mph pitches. Bard joins Bradfo to reflect on his days of hitting the century mark, how so many pitchers are doing it and what it means to the game going forward. It's an unbelievably insightful look at this shocking dynamic which is currently being highlighted by the Pirates' rookie. 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 day and age of Major League Baseball, it's really worth trying to make the postseason if you have any sort of shot. The latest examples are, of course, last year's World Series participants, the Diamondbacks and Rangers. Bradfo tackles the topic on the 'Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show' on WEEI, focusing primarily on the Red Sox' lot in life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's that time of year to take a serious look at how teams are approaching the MLB trade deadline, with at least one late-June deal popping up each year. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes returns to the podcast, sitting down with Bradfo to explain how front offices are viewing the trading landscape this time of year. 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

Our College Baseball Insider Bella Geskos catches up with Georgia Third Baseman Charlie Condon to discuss winning the prestigious Golden Spikes Award and how has life has changed since this season first started 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

Our College Baseball Insider Bella Geskos catches up with Texas A&M Designated Hitter Hayden Schott to discuss Texas A&M's plan of attack for the game 1 of the College World Series Championship Series 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 with the weekly 'Baseball Isn't Boring Show', this time diving into some good fake trade talk with Sammy of the 'Play Tessie' podcast. The proposal this time around? It has to do with Rockies starter Cal Quantrill. The guys debate over Sammy's trade proposal, while also trying to get callers to understand why you don't have to be a perfect team to try and make the postseason this year. 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 Rob Refsnyder has lived the life of a College World Series winner. He has even experienced owning the title as the CWS Most Outstanding Player. It's why Rob is the perfect guest to join Bradfo in a conversation about what the players from Tennessee and Texas A&M are chasing, and how he continues to track down that same feeling he got with the Arizona Wildcats back in 2012. 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 Orioles leap to the top after taking series from BOTH the Phillies and Yankees, while 2 previously unranked team join the mix at the bottom! 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 another heart-warming major league debut. First it was Jamie Westbrook making it to the bigs after 11 years in the minors. And now, Dodgers reliever Michael Petersen finally makes his major league debut at the age of 30 and after a roller-coaster ride that included a memorable stint with Great Britain's World Baseball Classic team. So, as was the case with Westbrook, the only way to celebrate and reflect on the momentous accomplishment is to sit down with Bradfo on the podcast, which is exactly what the affable Petersen does. 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

Our College Baseball Insider Bella Geskos catches up with ESPN CWS broadcaster Mike Monaco and Tennessee's Head Coach Tony Vitello to reflect on Tennessee's journey to the final and Mike gives his take on his favorite call of the postseason, gives his storylines for the championship series, and gives his picks for Golden Spikes Winner and National Champion 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 passing of Willie Mays, Bradfo reflects and ponders the question of who is the next Willie Mays... A transformative figure whose presence and impact on the game causes the kids of today to want to be just like him when they grow up... With the help of Rockies Outfielder Jake Cave, they form a list of the stars of the past and present who had/have a similar impact to the "Say Hey Kid" 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 latest Wasabi Hot Tech episode, Bradfo catches up renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Daniel Laby - who works with a multitude of professional teams across all sports - to dive into some of the groundbreaking research and technology when it comes to eyesight in athletics. Dr. Laby - who just authored the book 'Eye of the Champion: Unlocking the Power of Sports Vision For Peak Performance' - explains some of the innovative methods being used to enhance the understanding of baseball players' eyesight, and what might be on the horizon. 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 'Jones and Mego Show' on WEEI. The crew is discussing Triston Casas' Wasabi Challenge & Viral Story about his dad, if the Celtics title impacts the John Henry's Red Sox approach, and how Bradfo's championship celebration antics have spread through the Boston media 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 world of great stories of MLB players finally finding their path to success, Luke Weaver is one of the better tales this season. The Yankees reliever sits down with Bradfo to reflect on his path, which has gone from first-round pick to bouncing from the Cardinals, to the Diamondbacks, to the Royals, to the Reds, to the Mariners before finally landing in New York. And it has been this season with the Yanks where Weaver has become one of the more reliable relief pitchers in the game. 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

Zack Frongillo, the Director of Entertainment for the Savannah Bananas, is back on the podcast, this time reflecting on perhaps the biggest Bananas event to date: The big game at Fenway Park. Frongillo joins Bradfo to offer an inside look at the baseball troup's event at Fenway in front of a raucous sellout crowd. It's next-level Savannah Bananas 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

Our College Baseball Insider Bella Geskos catches up with Florida Catcher Brody Donay and Texas A&M Star Outfielder Braden Montgomery to reflect on Florida & Texas A&M's lot in life, discuss what they bring to the field for their teams, and how Braden has been able to continue to be a leader despite a lower leg injury keeping him off the 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

Run differential isn't the be-all, end-all when it comes to front offices deciding if their respective teams are worthy of investing in at the trade deadline. But it is a place a lot of executives will start the conversation. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow sits down with Bradfo to explain why run differential is valued, reflecting on his time with the Cubs last season when the metric helped guide their strategy 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

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes has carved out a pretty good existence in the major leagues, serving as a key member of the Yanks' rotation after already making the 2022 American League All-Star team. His journey, however, is anything but ordinary. The 36th-round pick sits down with Bradfo to discuss a fascinating path to the big leagues, and how life (and pitching) has changed since his arrival. It's a story you're going to want to hear. 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 need for more outfield help with the latest injury to Michael Harris II and which players Alex Anthopoulos can go after in the trade market 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

Our College Baseball Insider Bella Geskos catches up with Tennessee Star Second Baseman Christian Moore and Starting Pitcher Drew Beam to reflect on Tennessee's lot in life, discuss how they prepared for and beat UNC & FSU, and the crazy process that Drew Beam goes through to reset after every 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

It's getting to be that time, where we can legitimately start discussing the dynamics of the MLB trade deadline. There is no better person to sit down and talk about the topic with than friend of the podcast ESPN's Buster Olney. Buster and Bradfo go through the early stages of the deadline talk, dissecting which clubs will be the most aggressive and what player are going to be the most talked about. We also give you Bradfo's quick catch-up with national champion coach Dan Hurley, who offers one of the quotes of the year. It's a great way to start your 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

Our College Baseball Insider Bella Geskos catches up with Florida State's Star Third Baseman and Future 1st Round Pick Cam Smith to reflect on Florida State's lot in life, discuss the inspiration former MLB player Devon Travis had on his pre-game speech today, and the weirdest item he has signed so far at the CWS To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to identifying if your team is worthy investing in, many executives will quickly point to one metric - run differential. So, why is this such a good jumping off point for chief decision-makers? Bradfo sat down with Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to ask that very question. It is the best explanation of why run differential is so important you will hear. 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 Verdugo had quite a return to Fenway Park Friday night, hitting a home run on the first pitch he saw and then offering a next-level celebration while rounding the bases. Should the Red Sox take umbrage to the display? Bradfo is joined by Gordo of the Play Tessie podcast - and some fired-up callers - to discuss. 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

Zack Wheeler is considered by some as the best starting pitcher in the game right now, with his numbers and consistency going a long way to backing up such a claim. Bradfo sits down with Wheeler to talk to him about what stats and analytics are actually important to him, getting a glimpse into the mindset of the pitcher along the 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

Yankees Outfielder Alex Verdugo talks to the Boston and New York Media upon returning to Boston for the first time since his offseason trade to 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

It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The top two remain rock solid, but the there is a MASSIVE squeeze at the bottom resulting in the Padres moving into the top 10 at the expense of the Braves! 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 Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo returning to Boston for the first time since leaving the Red Sox, we wanted to resurface Bradfo's conversation with Verdugo. The guys talk about what went wrong in Boston, what has been right in New York, and Verdugo's relationship with Alex Cora. It's the perfect way to dive into the Fenway Park reunion. 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 latest episode of 'The Eye Test' with Julian McWilliams, Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker sits down with our host to talk about his journey (in basketball and baseball), how he emerged as a top prospect, the differences between playing in New York and Philadelphia, and how he has evolved as a pitcher. There is also some Summer vs. Winter Olympics 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

Bradfo catches up with Phillies Designated Hitter Kyle Schwarber to discuss what stats he values the most when looking at his stat line, his calculated approach, and why he doesn't really care about the new bat speed metric 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

Our College Baseball Insider Bella Geskos is back as she sits down with UNC Baseball Beat Writer Grace Nugent to reflect on UNC's journey to Omaha while also previewing the tough road they face moving forward as the Tar Heels are set to face the Virginia Cavaliers on Friday 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's second-best record. A unique combination of talented players. The most envied clubhouse in all the game. These are the Phillies. Bradfo sits down with Garrett Stubbs, Kyle Schwarber and Zack Wheeler to talk about their mindsets and what they value ... with confirmation from Stubbs that Philly does, indeed, have the top clubhouse in baseball. What do they they value and why do they value it. It's some insight into a really good team's mindset. 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 case you didn't know by now, Paul Skenes is really good. The No. 1 overall pick from last year's MLB Draft just completed his sixth big league start and currently has landed with a 2.46 ERA, striking out 46 in 33 1/3 innings. He has also already thrown almost double the number of 100 mph pitches (60) than any other pitcher in baseball. Bradfo sat down with Pirates GM Ben Cherington to reflect on the months leading up to picking Skenes last year and the surprising story of how they viewed the big righty early in the process. To listen to the entire Cherington 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

In his first return to Fenway Park since parting ways with the Red Sox, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski talks with Bradfo about memories and lessons from his time in Boston, what it has meant to him during his current run and how he views the current trade deadline. There is also a comparison to the 2018 world champs and these 2024 Phillies. 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 once again sitting down with Kenley Jansen, this time hitting on two very timely topics - the NBA Finals and all those trade rumors the Red Sox closer finds himself in the middle of. There is talk about LeBron, Dan Hurley and the Lakers, and how Jansen is handling a world he has never been a part of, as the subject of all sort of trade 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

The Godfather, Joe Kelly, takes the time to call into the Baseball Isn't Boring Show before his big night ... Joe Kelly Jersey Night at Dodger Stadium. Joe joins Bradfo to talk about the honor and how life has changed since he switched to No. 99. 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 Radio Show on WEEI are back and back big. The main topic of conversation? Red Sox owner John Henry's comments to the Financial Times regarding how he views running his team and where the fans might be misunderstanding or misrepresenting the team's approach. Well, Bradfo - and his callers - have some thoughts on the matter. 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

Today's a big day for the Baseball Isn't Boring family ... our CEO and co-founder Joe Kelly is being honored (once again) at Dodger Stadium, this time with a 'Joe Kelly Jersey Night' with fans getting to adorn his No. 99. Bradfo kicks off the festivities by talking with Roger Arrieta and Carlos Alfaro of the 'Bleed Los Podcast' to dissect exactly why Joe is so unbelievably popular in the world of 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

Jonny Gomes - the co-host of "Pitch and Moan" under the Baseball Isn't Boring umbrella - makes history once again by calling into the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show with Bradfo, Gordo and Pat ... while shagging for batting practice with the Savannah Bananas in left field at Fenway Park. It's an iconic player making an iconic call from the outfield of an iconic ballpark. 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

They're back! The guys who are the conversation-starters for all fake trades - Gordo and Pat of the 'Play Tessie' podcast - return to offer a couple of possible deals as we storm toward the MLB Trade Deadline. This time they are offering up a couple of deals, both involving the Red Sox. One has Craig Breslow selling, the other is a bit of a buy. In both cases, the names and teams (Rangers, White Sox) involved are spicy. 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 standings and statistics will show that the White Sox are the worst team in baseball. So, what's it like to be attached to such a team? Fortunately, one of the members of our Baseball Isn't Boring family - co-host of 'Pitch and Moan' Courtney Finnicum - follows the White Sox religiously and is living and dying with their existence. Courtney joins Bradfo to let it fly when it comes to her ChiSox. What has gone wrong? What are some solutions? Why a Milkshake should be their All-Star representative. It's all there is a very therapeutic session of 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

If you're looking for the next big thing in Major League Baseball you might want to start following Nationals prospect James Wood. The 6-foot-7 outfielder is on the cusp of entering the big leagues after tearing up Triple-A this season, landing as MLB Pipeline's No. 4 overall prospect. Bradfo sits down with Wood to talk about his journey, choosing baseball over basketball, what it was like to get traded, dealing with the new attention, and the experience of going to Game 1 of the NBA Finals. It's a player you are going to want to get 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

It's one of the most heart-warming moments in professional baseball, when a Triple-A manager informs one of his players their dreams are coming true and they are going to the big leagues. Worcester Red Sox manager Chad Tracy joins Bradfo to reflect on some of the times he got to deliver the message, while offering explanation as to what goes into the big reveal. 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 a reliever who is currently having a standout season, Pierce Johnson, to talk about life as a relief pitcher, how he got his entrance music, and there is also a quality Dad joke along the 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

It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The top three remain as strong as ever, the lower half of the top ten begin to falter, and the Mariners make a big leap! 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 majority of relief pitchers who make the All-Star team routinely are buoyed by their save total, with the guys setting them up usually landing on the outside looking in. But there are exceptions. Darren O'Day was one of them. The longtime reliever - and current Braves broadcaster - joined Bradfo to talk about when he made the All-Star team in 2015 and how non-closing relievers should be viewed when designating the All-Star honor. Bradfo also talks to one of those relievers who is currently having a standout season, Pierce Johnson, about life as a relief pitcher. There is also a quality Dad joke along the 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

With the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final kicking off, it's a great time for Bradfo to revisit a constant debate on the podcast: Is baseball the best sporting event to attend? Spoiler: He makes a strong case that it is. Bradfo goes on his rant about the subject before replaying a conversation he had with the Guardians' Triston McKenzie on the matter. What do YOU think? 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

He continues to be one of the best starting pitchers in Major League Baseball. He also continues to be one of the most interesting voices in the game, as well. Bradfo catches up with Charlie Morton to talk about the state of pitching and baseball, while also reflecting on the Braves' pitcher's path to this point. It's the conversation that will make your day. 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 addresses Chris Martin being placed on the IL due to anxiety 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

Closers in baseball are always a great topic, particularly when you can breakdown the art of the job with somebody who does it. In this case, Bradfo sits down with Detroit closer Jason Foley to examine his journey to becoming the Tigers' game-ender and how he views the entire scene. To cap things off Producer Evan offers up his Top 5 closers in baseball right now. Open your day with some great closer 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