Baseball Isn’t Boring

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

Bradfo is back on the radio with the Baseball Isn't Boring Show, this time diving into two very controversial topics: 1. The merits of Dodger Stadium, and 2. The value and progression of Triston Casas. Between the callers and Bradfo's take, it's always 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

Bradfo catches up with rehabbing Red Sox First Baseman Triston Casas to see how he is feeling after beginning his rehab assignment, what he is aiming to improve on during his rehab assignment, and when he is aiming to get back to the big leagues 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 Mets fall out of the rankings and the Yankees and Royals soar up the rankings as we have officially entered the post-Trade Deadline 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

Julian McWilliams is back with another episode of 'The Eye Test' this time sitting down with Mariners broadcaster - and host of the 'Hey Now! Podcast' - Dave Sims. The guys talk about Sims' journey, unique approach, fascinating background and perspective on the team he is currently following through a pennant race. It's the kind of conversation that represents the heart and soul of this great game of baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You know the big leaguers who switched teams at the MLB trade deadline. But are you familiar with the minor leaguers who were sent back to secure their services? Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline joins Bradfo once again to offer expert insight into the prospects who found themselves involved in deadline deals. How did sellers like the Marlins and Rays fare? What was the most notable prospect moved? How should we view this entire deadline? Sam has the answers ... as always. 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 highlighting his team's trade deadline with a deal for Jorge Soler, Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos explained his approach in the waning days of July. 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 Newest Boston Red Sox Lucas Sims discusses when he found out he was headed to Boston, what he likes about this Red Sox team, and what he can bring to the table for the club 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 'The Ken Carman Show With Anthony Lima' on 92.3 The Fan. They are discussing what exactly the Guardians did (acquiring Alex Cobb and Lane Thomas) and didn't do at this deadline to make themselves a true contender 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 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, but the conversation and analysis has just begun. Bradfo and Producer Evan execute the perfect podcast at the perfect time - ranking the teams with the best trade deadlines. The guys each give their Top 5 deadlines, while adding in the traded player they think will have the biggest impact. Let us do the work for you ... Here are the clubs who should be doing some celebratory chest-pounding. 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 Newest Seattle Mariner Justin Turner discusses when he found out he was headed to Seattle, what he likes about this Mariner team, and what he can bring to the table for the club 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

Moments after his first trade deadline as the Red Sox' chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow offered insight into the team's approach. Breslow elaborated on what made relief pitching a priority and how the market shook out as the 6 p.m. deadline closed in. 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