Baseball Isn’t Boring

Bradfo catches up with Braves Outfielder Adam Duvall to take us behind the scenes of the viral video that saw him knock over a fan built beer can pyramid with a single throw 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

On Wednesday, the first round of voting for the All-Star Game will start which means we can start talking about who might get the coveted designation this year. Two players who have lived that life - Garrett Cooper (2022, Marlins) and Cedric Mullins (2021, Orioles) - join Bradfo to remember what it was like in the weeks leading up to getting the nod, and then how the entire experience felt. 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

More big prospect news in Major League Baseball Monday with Orioles' infielder Connor Norby being the latest highly-regarded youngster to get the call to the big leagues. With Norby's promotion, and the Rookie of the Year conversation kicking into high gear it's a perfect time to talk to some players who have either experienced first-year challenges or are currently going through it. Baltimore's Jordan Westburg and Colton Cowser join Bradfo, as does Red Sox rookie Wilyer Abreau, to talk about the challenges you might not be aware of. 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 Official MLB Historian John Thorn and Thorn has been in the news because of his work in making the players from the Negro League count in the official statistics for all of baseball, pushing Josh Gibson past the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is one of the most unique pitches in all of baseball and it was taught to Tarik Skubal by a position player. Bradfo caught up with the Detroit ace to get the story behind how Red Sox utility player Bobby Dalbec taught him a pitch that seems sometimes unhittable. Dalbec then goes into great detail how the wisdom was passed along. 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 more timely guest than the one appearing on the latest podcast ... Official MLB Historian John Thorn. Thorn has been in the news because of his work in making the players from the Negro League count in the official statistics for all of baseball, pushing Josh Gibson past the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. But Bradfo's conversation with Thorn is much more than last week's huge news. The guys talk about why some current expectations were born years and years and years ago, and why it all happened. It's another podcast that will make you a better baseball fan and follower. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After 11 minor-league seasons, 1,159 minor-league games, and 4,748 minor-league at-bats, the man they call 'Barrel Man' Jamie Westbrook has gotten to the call to the big leagues. Bradfo catches up with Westbrook prior to his first major league game to talk about his journey, his doubts and his stories. 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 the at time when top prospects throughout minor league baseball start rising through the ranks. It's why it was a great time for Bradfo to talk with Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham about the status of both Marcelo Mayer and Kyle Teel. On the weekly Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, Bradfo is joined by Gordo and Sammy of the Play Tessie podcast to get updates and insight from Abraham, who was fresh off winning a Home Run Derby at a Little League 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

During Bradfo's extensive sitdown with Red Sox starter Tanner Houck, the pitcher discusses his approach toward a possible contract extension. Houck, who hasn't talked about a deal with the Sox since spring training, elaborates on his mindset regarding the subject. To listen to the entire Houck 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

Matt Vierling has turned in one of the best stretches in baseball over the last two weeks of May, which is why he was a perfect guy for Bradfo to sit down with to talk about the mindset and approach that goes with getting in 'The Zone'. It's a looking into the mental side of a state all players (and people) are chasing. 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 had a rare big May trade. So Bradfo talked to Nationals GM Mike Rizzo about that dynamic. We had some unbelievable performances in the month. So we then caught up with one of those players who got on a May hot streak, Detroit's Matt Vierling, to talk about that coveted mindset. There was plenty to talk about in the season's second month, which is why we take a look back with these conversations, while bracing for what promises to be a fork-in-the-road June for many players and teams. 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 have been rearranged while the Twins have won their way into the rankings giving the AL Central 3 teams in the Top 10 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 proclaimed at the end of spring training that Tanner Houck would be one of Baseball Isn't Boring's Breakout Pitchers of the Year. Sure enough. Houck sits back down with Bradfo for the first time since March to reflect on how the Red Sox starter has evolved into one of the most dominant pitchers in all of baseball this season. The guys also loop back on Houck's strong opinion regarding the limits of pitchers' physical capabilities, while also getting an update on his contract extension talks. It's always a good time with Tanner. 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 newest stat for baseball fans to obsess over - bat speed - recently coming out, it was time to take a look at just how important the measurement is. Is it the be-all, end-all, with players like Aaron Judge dominating the category? Or should we prioritize players like Luis Arraez, who is dead-last in the metric? Bradfo uncovers some answers. 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 installment of 'The Eye Test' with Julian McWilliams, we hear from Red Sox manager Alex Cora on how managing in this day and age of baseball has evolved even from when he got his first managing job in 2018. What stats are worth looking at? What is worth spending your time on? How does it feel to guide this day and age of player? It's another great sit-down diving into some more great topics. 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 the Kenley Jansen trade rumors, the Chris Martin-Quintin Berry dustup, and Angel Hernandez's retirement 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 first installment of our Wasabi Hot Tech episode - where Baseball Isn't Boring looks at how technology is impacting the great game - Bradfo sits down with Red Sox coach Charlie Madden to investigate the miracle of PitchCom. The device used by pitchers and catchers to determine what pitch will be thrown has played a key role in speeding up the game and limiting those dreaded mound visits. If you want to know how all if it truly works, listen to 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

Eric Hosmer had a really solid career, one that finished up last season with the Cubs. He won Gold Gloves. He made All-Star teams. He got MVP votes. And now he is engaging in his career's second act ... as a podcaster. Hosmer joins Bradfo to talk about his new venture - the 'Diggin' Deep Podcast' - and how he views this new world. The guys also dig into the art of clubhouse leadership, which Hosmer knows plenty about. There is also some great umpiring talk stemming off the news that Angel Hernandez is retiring. It's a great conversation with a podcasting star in the making. 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 on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Dukes And Bell' on 92.9 The Game. The crew is discussing Ronald Acuna Jr's season ending injury, the Phillies running away with the NL East, and Angel Hernandez's retirement To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a great time to be a baseball fan with summer - and the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast - kicking into high gear. The latest example is another visit with ESPN broadcaster Mike Monaco, who gives us the unique perspective of being behind the mic for the College postseason, the Little League World Series and Major League Baseball. Monaco always delivers and this sit-down with Bradfo 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

Bradfo and the Boston Media catch of with Red Sox Closer Kenley Jansen to discuss the latest news that the Red Sox plan to trade him before the trade deadline 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

Ben Cherington, the general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, is back on the podcast and better than ever. This time the Pirates' GM sits down with Bradfo to take a look at the dynamics of having a high draft pick, and even the No. 1 overall pick. The conversation, obviously, includes Pittsburgh's selection of Paul Skenes, with a behind the scenes look at the months, weeks and days leading up to the decision to take the high-profile pitcher, and the surprises that came after the pick. Cherington also offers up his best Dustin Pedroia stories. It's a great way to start the 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

Dustin Pedroia is back on the podcast and spitting truths all over the place, including his take on why young players are struggling out of the game in Major League Baseball and the warped messages they are sometimes receiving. Pedroia also offers up his case for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. To listen to the entire conversation between Bradfo and Pedroia, 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

The 3rd episode of Pitch And Moan is Here! Hosts Courtney Finnicum and Jonny Gomes rant about all the latest happenings around baseball including the crazy/unexplainable White Sox-Orioles interference call, the slow starts for both 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers and runner-up Arizona Diamondbacks, the recent streak of absolutely awful city connect uniforms, and Jonny's crazy connection to Paul Skenes 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 first installment of our new feature - the Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage 'Hot Take', with Bradfo - a rarely talked-about topic is dissected by our host: Why Games Played Is the Most Important Stat in Baseball. With Jarren Duran and Alex Cora constantly pledging to each other that Duran will play in all 162, Bradfo hashes out what makes the topic so important 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 need to jumpstart your day, or punctuate your week, there is no better podcast to listen to than Dustin Pedroia's return to Baseball Isn't Boring. The always entertaining second baseman joins Bradfo to talk about his path to become a Red Sox Hall of Famer, while presenting the case for a spot in Cooperstown. If you want a spicy perspective on all things baseball, this is the podcast for you. 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 teams remain untouched and unscathed while the Guardians and Royals fly up the rankings 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

Jonathan Papelbon is heading into the Red Sox Hall of Fame next week, which on its own would be a great reason to have the friend of Baseball Isn't Boring on the podcast once again. But there is so much more. Bradfo teams up with Pap once again, this time to reflect on his path to Red Sox immortality, along with some pointed commentary on how relievers are being used. The former closer has taken issue with some things that are being done and said when it comes to today's bullpens and how they are being managed. As always, Papelbon 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

Everyone knows that one of the best changeups in the game belongs to Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal, but what you may not know is that he was taught how to throw it by Red Sox First Baseman and former 2-way player at University of Arizona, Bobby Dalbec 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 are proclaiming the Tampa Bay Rays' City Connect uniforms - skateboarding Rays, and all - as the best in all of Major League Baseball. So with the honor comes the conversation, as Bradfo catches up with Warren Hypes of the Rays to talk about the evolution and creation of these uniforms all of baseball are talking about. To top things off on today's podcast, Bradfo also chops it up with a position player (Bobby Dalbec) who helped one of the best pitchers in baseball (Tarik Skubal) throw one of the best pitches in baseball (his chnageup). 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 Red Sox First Baseman Dominic Smith to discuss his career journey, his draft experience, and how it felt to be on the Mets when they acquired Francisco Lindor in 2021 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 Francisco Lindor returning to Cleveland for the first time since being traded to the Mets, it was a good time to reflect on the player and the person. One person who has known Lindor for longer than most in baseball is Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Bradfo caught up with Cora to talk about how far Lindor has come as a person and a player, while taking a look into the shortstop's impact on the great game of baseball. For the full Baseball Isn't Boring podcast on Lindor - with Bradfo also talking with Tim Britton of The Athletic and Lindor's former teammate in New York Dominic Smith - 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

Bradfo jumps on 670 the Score in Chicago to talk with the Mully and Haugh Show about the very different worlds of the White Sox and Cubs. What has happened to Andrew Benintendi? How will the trade deadline look for both clubs? What was the takeaway from the Baseball Isn't Boring catch-up with Lucas Giolito? The great game of baseball is alive and well in Chicago, with this conversation serving as a perfect example. 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 biggest stories in all of baseball this week was the return of Francisco Lindor to Cleveland for the first time since he was dealt to the Mets. It seemed like a great time to dissect Lindor's existence, both since he joined New York and now as a 30-year-old who is trucking through an enormous 10-year contract extension. Bradfo sits down with Tim Britton of The Athletic, Red Sox manager Alex Cora, and Lindor's former Mets teammate Dominic Smith to paint a really clear picture as to how we should be viewing the man of the hour. 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 a place right now where he can do a lot of reflecting on what has been a pretty good career. The Red Sox starting pitcher is out for the season after undergoing internal brace surgery on his pitching elbow, allowing for some perspective on his path to this point. The moment in time allows Giolito to sit down with Bradfo to reflect on a very unique approach he took toward finding success and turning back his crippling anxiety after the 2018 season. Gioltio goes into detail about his journey, while also updating his current lot in life. It's an insightful, honest 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

Bradfo is back with another day of the Baseball Isn't Boring Show on WEEI. This time he asks (and answers some very important questions: 1. Who was your original Paul Skenes - the player who just looked different; 2. Are you in or out with this Red Sox team; 3. Is Dustin Pedroia a Hall of Famer; and 4. What is the best way to run the 'Wasabi Challenge'. It's a great way to immerse yourself in some great weekend baseball 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

It's always a good time when Bradfo hosts the 'Baseball Isn't Boring Show' on WEEI Saturdays, especially when Gordo and Sammy from the Play Tessie podcast stop by. But this time things got a little spicier thanks to the first-ever Wasabi Challenge. The event was memorable, with both Sammy and Gordo being tasked with answering two baseball questions each, risking having to eat a spoonful of wasabi if not answered correctly. Spoiler: Things got hot for the Play Tessie guys. 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

Ryan Pepiot has an extremely bright future. The Rays' starting pitcher's start to this season is an example of that. But what was it like for Pepiot to switch organizations - going from the Dodgers to Tampa Bay - carrying all kinds of expectations with him. Pepiot reflects on being dealt for Tyler Glasnow, recalling how it all went down and what life has been like since. Ryan also offers his book review of 'A Damn Near Perfect Game' while explaining how he ended up at Butler University. 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 making an appearance on 'BK & Ferrario' on 101 ESPN St. Louis. The crew is discussing Tyler O'Neill's return to St Louis and Chaim Bloom's tenure in Boston as he looms as a potential successor to John Mozeliak in St Louis 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 teams begin to widen the gap from the pack but there is some turnover at the bottom with the Royals and Mariners winning their way into the Top 10! 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

Kyle Snyder returns to Baseball Isn't Boring and this time he is doing while visiting with 'The Eye Test', the wildly popular addition to the BIB brand. It's a conversation hosted by Julian McWilliams, who gets into the what's what when it comes to why Tampa Bay pitchers are able to find the best versions of themselves under the tutelage of Snyder and Co. Julian and Bradfo then reflect on Snyder's back-and-forth while going on rants about how some media go about their interviews and interviewing process. It's 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

In the first installment of our new feature - the Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage 'Hot Take', with Bradfo - a very talked-about topic is dissected by our host: Why do rookies in Major League Baseball struggle so much these days. Whether it's their initial introduction to the big leagues, or their second go-round, it is striking to look at the roller-coaster ride some of the most highly-touted young players in the game go through. Bradfo has some striking numbers to back up the narrative, with the current existences of last year's Rookie of the Year finalists serving as one of the chief examples. 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 excitement of some of the game's most highly-touted prospects making their major league debuts have taken a few pauses thanks to some less-than-spectacular first impressions. So, what is going on? Who can we look forward to actually bursting on the scene? What rookies are starting to separate themselves from the pack? MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra joins Bradfo once again to expertly answer all those questions and more. Sam will not only inform and entertain, but he will flat-out get you ready for what is waiting around the corner in this big league baseball season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One thing we know to be true here at Baseball Isn't Boring: Producer Evan loves a good Power Ranking. So we asked him to craft yet another list, this one being the Top 5 most exciting players in all of Major League Baseball. It's a solid group, although there is one exclusion which will should lead to a fair amount of debate. 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

So many top prospects have gotten introduced to Major League Baseball this season, yet so few have actually distinguished themselves once in the Show. So, when is it the right time to call up these rookies? Once they are in the bigs how should they be handled? How much more difficult is it now than in years past to be a first-year player? Bradfo talks all of it with Rays manager Kevin Cash. We also catch up with one of the better personalities in the game, Richie Palacios, to discuss players' willingness to show their personalities and how this generation is approaching social media. To top things off, Producer Evan gives his Top 5 most exciting players 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

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time in his weekly appearance with the 'Jones and Mego Show' on WEEI. The crew is discussing Bradfo's viral tweet of Triston Casas staring into centerfield for 10 mins, the Red Sox lack of fan support, and try to define exactly what the Red Sox are 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 Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks to discuss closer entrance music, being expressive on the field, and which matchup he wants to see in the NBA Finals 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 season we talked to Jake Diekman. We talked to Robert Stephenson. We talked to Kyle Snyder. All three had a front row seat to one of the most intriguing dynamics in baseball - the Rays turning struggling pitchers into the best of the best. So now Bradfo is sitting down with the latest example of the Rays Way, Zack Littell. On the year anniversary of the 28-year-old joining Tampa Bay, the guys dive into how LIttell turned around his career upon landing with the Rays, currently residing as one of the top starters in the American League. 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 Kyle Finnegan, the Washington closer who leads the majors in saves and is great talking about entrance music. 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

Cooper Criswell signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Red Sox this offseason. Considering his ERA the last two seasons with Tampa Bay resided at 5.45 in 11 appearances - and just one start - it left some scratching their heads. Yet, Criswell has become one of the rare pitchers who actually have gotten better since leaving the Rays. The lanky righty sits down with Bradfo to discuss his evolution since arriving in Boston. 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