Baseball Isn’t Boring

Mets President Of Baseball Operations David Stearns discusses the Mets Trade Deadline acquisitions of Paul Blackburn from the A's, Tyler Zuber from the Rays, and Huascar Brazoban from the Marlins 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

Triston Casas - who hasn't played in a baseball game in 100 days - is starting his rehab assignment and return to the diamond. On the eve of his return from his chest injury, the Red Sox first baseman sat down with Bradfo to talk about his journey back and insecurities when it came to jumping back 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

What is it like to live the life of a general manager while riding out the Major League Baseball trade deadline? J.P. Ricciardi has a pretty good idea. Bradfo sits down with the former Blue Jays GM - who also served as a high-ranking exec with the A's, Mets and Giants - to get insight into the mindset of chief decision-makers during one the most chaotic (and important) times in a 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

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'The PM Team w/Poni & Mueller' on 93.7 The Fan. They are discussing what exactly the Pirates are getting in Nick Yorke, who they acquired from the Red Sox in exchange for Quinn Priester 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 MLB trade deadline on our doorstep, we got a glimpse of how a deal can impact the energy of a team with Jazz Chisholm joining the Yankees. Bradfo catches up with Jazz after his first game with the Yanks to get that vibe. We also reflect on lessons learned from the Rangers' dealings at the deadline a year ago, with Texas exec Dayton Moore giving unprecedented insight into what the mindset was in building that team at the end of July and how they viewed the final few months. It's a perfect blueprint for teams trying to catch a hot streak for the stretch drive. 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 Mets Trade Acquisition Jesse Winker discusses when he found out he was headed to Queens, his past relationships with the Met fans and players, and much more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Red Sox Trade Acquisition James Paxton discusses his return to Boston after being traded from the Dodgers, when he plans to take the mound for the Sox, and much more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The two biggest names still rumored to be dealt at the trade deadline - Detroit starter Tarik Skubal and White Sox ace Garrett Crochet - are the perfect subjects for our latest 'Who Says No?' series of proposed trades. Bradfo is joined by the guys from the Play Tessie podcast to give another round of fake trades, this time involving the two highest-end starters in the rumor mill. The Orioles, Mets, Dodgers and other teams all are mentioned in possible landing spots with some spicy scenarios being surfaced. 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 Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow discusses the addition of James Paxton from the Dodgers, how it came about, and what the Red Sox plans are moving forward as we move closer and closer to the trade deadline 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 Yankees and Red Sox fall out of the rankings and the Mets and Padres hop into the rankings as we head into the Trade Deadline where everything could change 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 the trade deadline begin! We have two notable deals to talk about, with the Diamondbacks getting reliever A.J. Puk and Randy Arozarena heading to Seattle, so it's logically a good time to surface conversations with the two men who pulled off the buys - Seattle's Jerry Dipoto and Arizona's Mike Hazen. Both offer insight into how they view the deadline and making the kind of trades they just pulled off. Also, Bradfo sits down with Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story, who relays a very real and raw description of what he has gone through since suffering a shoulder injury and how it has changed him. 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

Dylan Cease just became the second pitcher to throw a no-hitter in the 2024 season, which means there is no better time to revisit his appearance on the podcast with Bradfo earlier this month then right now 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 Wasabi Hot Tech, Rockies reliever Daniel Bard reunites with Bradfo to explain how technology is shaping the face of pitching. It's an excellent look into the new techniques, gadgets and experiments when it comes to maximizing the art of throwing the 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

Red Sox Manager Alex Cora meets with the Boston Media to discuss his 3-year extension to remain in Boston as the Red Sox Manager 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 drawing closer and closer it's very important to get perspective on the importance of the clubhouse culture that is being weighed in every deal. That's why Bradfo has summoned Mike Lowell to give the what's what when it comes to all things clubhouse when it comes to adding or subtracting from a big league clubhouse. There is also some great managers' contracts talk. Lowell is one of the best, which he shows once again on 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

Bradfo catches up with Tyler O'Neill, who explains his existence as a player in a contract year hoping his team buys and doesn't sell 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 now one week before the Major League Baseball trade deadline, which means the conversation and drama will be building and building to another level. That's why we are diving in head-first, getting the perspective of players who have lived the trade deadline life - the Dodgers' Ryan Yarborough and Jalen Beeks of the Rockies. Bradfo sits down the pair, while also catching up with Tyler O'Neill, who explains his existence as a player in a contract year hoping his team buys and doesn't sell. It's the perfect way to head into the final seven days before the deadline. 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

Number 3 Overall Pick by the Colorado Rockies in the 2024 Draft Charlie Condon meets with the Colorado and National Media to discuss his selection by the Rockies, his excitement to get moving up the ranks in the minor leagues, how his relationships with his college coaches helped him get to this point, and who he looks forward to playing with in Colorado 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

Rockies Outfielder Charlie Blackmon catches up with Bradfo and the Colorado Media to discuss his time and interactions with new Hall Of Famer Todd Helton and how Helton impacted his career 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

Every once in a while, it's great to hear a major leaguer take a few moments to reflect on how far they have come and what it all means. That's exactly what Red Sox reliever Brennan Bernardino did when talking to Bradfo at Dodger Stadium, a place he sat in the top deck at while growing in Southern California. This feel-good conversation is 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

What a great weekend for baseball. There was the Hall of Fame inductions. The great speeches that came with them. A flurry of meaningful games as we draw closer to the trade deadline. And, of course, the return of The Godfather Joe Kelly. The owner/CEO of Baseball Isn't Boring celebrates his return to the active roster by sitting down with Bradfo at Dodger Stadium to talk about the state of the brand, while also offering the what's what when it comes to how trade deadlines should be viewed. Joe also has a plea for all of our followers: We need a jingle! It's always a good time with The Godfather. 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 as a big day in Cooperstown, with longtime Red Sox broadcaster Joe Castiglione being inducted into the Hall of Fame thanks to being named this year's Ford C. Frick Award winner. We have Castiglione's acceptance speech, which includes a mention of one of our own from the Baseball Isn't Boring brand. 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 shortstop Trevor Story's season might not be over, after all. Bradfo catches up with Story at Dodger Stadium to get an update on his recovery from left shoulder surgery. Part of the conversation included Story suggesting there is still a possibility he could be ready to play if the team finds itself in the hunt through October. 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 on the 'The Rich Keefe Show' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the viral Teoscar Hernandez & Jarren Duran soundbites from All Star Media Availability, whether the Red Sox have finally become trade deadline buyers, and constant & deserving praise for Alex Cora from across the baseball world 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 to take a break from the big league season to honor somebody who is about to get the ultimate honor, this year's Ford C. Frick Award winner Joe Castiglione. Bradfo sits down with his sometimes-Red Sox broadcast partner to reflect on a career that as spanned more than 42 years in Boston, while also examining what heading to Cooperstown means for the iconic broadcaster. It's time to put the spotlight on Hall of Fame Joe. 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

Teoscar Hernandez has done alright for himself. He is making $23.5 million this season playing for the first-place Dodgers. He played well enough to make the National League All-Star team. And he also won the Home Run Derby. But that didn't stop Hernandez from reflecting on what might have been this offseason if the Red Sox showed a little more love during free agency. The outfielder offers the details of his free agent pursuit. 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 MLB trade deadline less than two weeks away, it's time for Bradfo to really amp up the conversation. That's exactly what he does with this podcast. We have the unique perspective from agent Scott Boras. Two players getting most of the buzz - Garrett Crochet and Tarik Skubal - offer their take. A couple of guys on teams who might not be traded but are teams that will likely be sellers - Riley Greene and Ryan McMahon - give their view on what is to come. The Rangers' Kirby Yates and Hunter Greene of the Reds offer insight to life with a team on the bubble. And then there are the guys who are playing for the buyers - Tanner Houck, Tyler Glasnow and Logan Gilbert. It is the perfect launching pad into the spiciest time of the regular saeson. 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 National Media catch up with White Sox Ace Garrett Crochet to discuss how he is dealing with having to pitch while also hearing his name constantly floated around in trade rumors 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/Draft Reporter Bella Geskos caught up with Red Sox First Round Pick Braden Montgomery to get his post-draft emotions while also asking All-Stars Matt Strahm, Adley Rutschman, Jarren Duran, and Gunnar Henderson (in that order) to give one piece of advice to the new draftees 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

Paul Skenes faced off with Aaron Judge. Shohei Ohtani hit a home run. Shohei Ohtani was blown away by Mason Miller, who threw the fastest pitch in All-Star Game history. And Jarren Duran introduced himself as a star by winning the Ted Williams All-Star Game MVP. Yes, baseball was not boring in Texas Tuesday night. Bradfo reflects on the All-Star Game and everything that surrounded with it, catching up with both the game's MVP and his father. It was a night that is worth taking another look at (and 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

Bradfo and the National Media catch up with Mets First Baseman Pete Alonso to discuss the trade rumors surrounding his name, the Mets path to the postseason, and flying to the All Star Game with Jose Iglesias & Ryan McMahon 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 Red Sox All-Star Outfielder Jarren Duran to discuss how he came across and decided to wear his eye-catching and Pedro Martinez approved All-Star Red Carpet suit 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 proclaimed way back in spring training that the Phillies had the best clubhouse in baseball. It turns out we might have been on to something. Bradfo sits down with Matt Strahm and Alec Bohm to talk about the Phillies' upcoming trade deadline and their clubhouse dynamic. 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 great stories at this year's All-Star Game, many of them being on display during Monday's Media Day. Boots on the Ground Bradfo was there for all it, talking to a lot of stars about a lot of things. But some of his most interesting conversations were with three players many would not have guessed would be All-Stars when the season began - Jarren Duran, Matt Strahm and Chris Sale. Bradfo talks with all three about a variety of subjects, including the secrets how they surprised the baseball world by landing as All-Stars. 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

Scott Boras isn't Alex Cora's agent anymore, after serving in the capacity during the former infielder's playing days. But that doesn't mean the agent isn't offering some next-level support for the Red Sox manager. While talking in the Globe Life Field outfield following media availability, Boras talks with with Bradfo and the importance of valuing a manager like Cora. 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 National Media catch up with Angels 1st Round Pick Christian Moore & Cardinals 1st Round Pick JJ Wetherholt to get their reactions on becoming 1st Round Picks in the MLB Draft, how it felt getting the call, what they will bring to their new organizations, 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

What do the first four picks in this year's MLB Draft all have in common? They were all interviewed in-person by our college baseball reporter Bella Geskos, who traveled to all corners of the United States to sit down with each collegiate star. Travis Bazzana. Chase Burns. Charlie Condon. Nick Kurtz. They went 1-2-3-4 in the Draft, allowing Baseball Isn't Boring to offer all kinds of insight on the unexpected start to Round 1. But it didn't stop there. After witnessing the Draft in-person in Fort Worth, Texas, Bradfo and Bella break down what transpired in Round 1, weighing in on all the twists and turns (along with some scene-setting from All-Star Weekend). It was a good day for baseball. It was a good day for 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

With the 12th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, the Boston Red Sox selected Braden Montgomery out of Texas A&M, so we revisit when he sat down with our College Baseball Reporter Bella Geskos 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 1st pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, the Cleveland Guardians selected Travis Bazzana out of Oregon State, so we revisit when he sat down with our College Baseball Reporter Bella Geskos 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

Here comes the next wave of first-round picks thanks to this year's MLB Draft. It's a perfect time to catch up with a group of players who have recently lived that life, with Bradfo talking to Noble Meyer (10th overall, 2023, Marlins), Thomas White (35th overall, 2023, Marlins), Termarr Johnson (4th overall, 2022, Pirates), Chase Dollander (9th overall, 2023, Rockies) and Robby Snelling (39th overall, 2022, Padres). There is a lot of great information, insight and entertainment from all these first-rounders. 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're kicking off the All-Star festivities in style, with Bradfo catching up with the Red Sox' top three prospects - Kyle Teel, Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer - prior to the Futures Game in Dallas. The closely-knit trio offers an example of the optimism that could be found all throughout both clubhouses at the Futures Game, with smiles and story-telling abound. And to kick things off in this podcast, Bradfo also gets the spiciest of responses from actor/comedian Tiffany Haddish when asked one of our favorites questions: Why isn't baseball 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

Our College Baseball/Draft Reporter Bella Geskos catches up with Futures Game Participants and Rays Prospects Tre' Morgan, Xavier Isaac, & Chandler Simpson, Giants Prospect Bryce Eldridge, and Reds Prospect Rhett Lowder (in that order) to get a behind-the-scenes look at their unique draft day 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

Bradfo reunites with A's DH/OF Brent Rooker, who lived the life of a first-time All-Star last year and reflects on this past year... including some recent trade rumors. 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 Yankees and Dodgers continue to fall and the Twins and Brewers continue to climb as we head into the All Star Break 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 Eye Test with Julian McWilliams is back, this time featuring first-time All-Star Mason Miller. The electric A's closer sits down with Julian to talk about how he has landed in this spot, detailing a most unusual journey that has placed him as one of the most-talked about pitchers in the game. The guys also discuss the art of throwing 100 mph-plus, while also revealing exactly what Miller will be wearing at the All-Star festivities. To top things off, Bradfo reunites with DH/OF Brent Rooker, who lived the life of a first-time All-Star and reflects on this past year... including some recent trade rumors. 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 Wasabi Hot Take, this time giving a reality to check that all is good and not so good when it comes to the All-Star festivities. He points out where Major League Baseball has gone wrong, where they are going right and a behind-the-scenes look at how the entire five-day extravaganza unfolds. It's a perfect time to dissect the what's what when it comes to baseball's mid-July party. 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 joined by MLB Pipeline Draft Guru Jim Callis to get the latest on what he is hearing regarding who is going Number 1 overall, if Paul Skenes record bonus last year will be broken, the most chaotic way that the draft can shake out and who he believes will be the steal of the draft 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 Reporter Bella Geskos sits down with Florida State Third Baseman Cam Smith to get the latest on how he is preparing for draft day, where he plans to watch the draft, and which teams he's talked to in the lead-up to the big 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

Kenley Jansen is back and he has a lot to say. How he viewed his All-Star snub. What advice he woujld give All-Star first-timers. His history with private jets. When he actually believed the Red Sox were ready to be viewed as a legitimate postseason contender. Dealing with trade rumors. And just how he views his current existence. It's another great sit-down with Bradfo 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

Bradfo is back on the Jones and Mego Show on WEEI talking all things Red Sox, this time diving into how the front office should be viewing the team in the final weeks before the trade deadline. There are updates regarding Alex Cora's contract situation and, as a bonus, Bradfo reveals his connection to possible new sports team owner Jeff Bezos. 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