Baseball Isn’t Boring

The Baseball Isn't Boring Show can be found this season every single Saturday on WEEI and the Audacy app, so it is only fitting that we kick off the excursion with an in-studio appearance by one of our favorites, Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen. Jansen joins Bradfo and Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe to talk about the lot in life for himself and his team. As always, it's a very, very 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

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Twins Fanatic and co-host of the Locked On Twins Podcast, Brandon Warne (@Brandon_Warne), who shares great optimism that the Twins have the necessary depth and lineup to win the up for grabs AL Central and make a deep run in 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

It's never too early to get to know some of the players whose names will be called at the 2024 MLB Draft during the All-Star festivities. The Number 3 Ranked 2024 MLB Draft Prospect on Bella Geskos's Preseason MLB Draft Prospect Power Rankings is Oregon State University Second Baseman Travis Bazzana. Bella Geskos sits down with Bazzana to get the what's what when it comes to the upcoming collegiate baseball season and the second baseman's perspective on his journey. It's a name, and personality, you are going to want 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

Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow, Newly Extended Red Sox Pitcher Brayan Bello, and Red Sox Translator Carlos Villoria meet with the Boston and National Media to discuss his decision to sign an extension with the Red Sox, why he felt like Boston was the best place for him, and why the Red Sox felt it was important to lock Bello up long term to avoid arbitration 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 Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Nationals Fanatic and writer for Talk Nats, Andrew Lang (@TalkNats), who shares very cautious optimism that the Nationals have the necessary youth and pitching to surpass their FanGraphs projected win total, but still expects them miss out on 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 sits down with Cubs top prospect and outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to get his perspective of learning from teammates like Cody Bellinger and others while trying to find his own footing in 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

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Padres Fanatic and host of the Talking Friars Podcast and Youtube Channel, Ben Fadden (@TalkingFriars), who shares cautious optimism that the Padres have the necessary star power and youth to compete for an NL Wild Card spot while conceding the loaded NL West to 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

Bradfo caught up with Brayan Bello to discuss the reports of his contract extension and whether he can confirm or deny them 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 Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Yankees Fanatic and co-host of the NYYST Podcast, Chris Stacy (@ChrisJr_NYYST), who shares great optimism that the Yankees have the necessary grit and lineup to win the loaded AL East and make a deep run in 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

Every once in a while you get a chance to listen to genius. Today is that day. Bradfo is joined by Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez and Rich Hill talk about the art of pitching, how it has changed and what makes each of the very unique hurlers so very unique. They are the ultimate mentors. And, to cap things off, we also present you a notable player who is currently being mentored - Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong. The outfielder joins Bradfo to give his perspective of learning from teammates like Cody Bellinger and others while trying to find his own stardom. 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

BIB Contributor Courtney Finnicum is back to talk with Angels & Apple TV Broadcaster Wayne Randazzo about gearing up for his 12th year in the booth, the new look Shohei-Less Angels, and how Ron Washington's hiring could prove to be a turning point, while also reflecting on his greatest calls during his time in the booth with the Mets, Angels, and Apple TV 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 offered an update for injured starter Lucas Giolito Wednesday morning, while also offering potential solutions in the rotation if significant time needs to be missed. Cora also offers insight into a couple of players who have stood out in his eyes - Tyler O'Neill and Rule 5 Draft pick Justin Slaten. 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 want to start your day with some baseball adrenaline, listen to this podcast. Bradfo sits down with MLB Network Radio's Kevin Frandsen and Jake Peavy of MLB Network to talk about the ins and outs of living life as a major leaguer. There are conversations about how life has changed for younger players and how they are treated. There is realities that come with dealing with major spring training injuries. And there is motivation for those who might be down in the dumps when it comes to your team. (Listen up, Red Sox fans.) It's two great sit-downs with two great personalities. 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 Pitching Coach Andrew Bailey to discuss the importance of velocity in today's game and how coaches/trainers are able to balance velocity with proper recovery 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 Pitcher Lucas Giolito meets with the Boston media to discuss the extent of his injury after the news broke this morning that he was diagnosed with a partial UCL tear and flexor strain 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 meets with the Boston media to discuss the extent of Lucas Giolito's injury after the news broke this morning that Giolito was diagnosed with a partial UCL tear and flexor strain 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

Shelby Miller has had quite a ride, currently living life with his ninth big league team - the Tigers - after having turned around his career with the Dodgers. And it all started when Miller and the Godfather, Joe Kelly, came up to together in the Cardinals system. Times have changed in so many ways, which Miller expertly explains while sitting down with Bradfo. There are stories, and good ones, at that. Also on the podcast is Detroit starter Jack Flaherty, one of the starting pitchers who didn't wait around to sign. Flaherty offers insight into how important it is for pitchers to get with their new team, with the real priority not maybe what 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

Bradfo sits down with Tigers Pitcher and Former No. 1 Overall Pick Casey Mize to discuss and give perspective on playing a college baseball season while being a projected top MLB Draft pick in all the biggest mock drafts, how to block it out and be successful 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

Phillies President Of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski and Newly Extended Phillies Pitcher Zack Wheeler meet with the Philadelphia and National Media to discuss his decision to sign an extension with the Phillies, why he felt like Philadelphia was the best place for him, and why the Phillies felt it was important to lock Wheeler up before he hit free agency following the 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

It's a very special podcast, taped in a very special place. The Godfather Joe Kelly is joined by his Dodgers teammate Blake Treinen to talk about their life in the world of the Dodgers with very special celebrity host Pitching Ninja (Rob Friedman) steering the ship. And, on top of it all, the podcast is being taped at the Baseball Isn't Boring West Studios (Joe Kelly's house). Bradfo is in attendance - buying the pizza and running the camera - while the guys talk about their golf outing with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, their current existence in the hub of the baseball universe with the Dodgers, and very specific pitching talk involving exactly how the two pitchers approach their craft. Spoiler: Steven Kwan might want to listen. It's a good time had by all. 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

C.J. Cron has hit 187 major league home runs. He has spent almost 10 years in the big leagues. And now he finds himself trying to make the Red Sox' major league roster. Bradfo catches up with the 34-year-old on his first day with his new team, talking about why he picked the Sox, what went wrong last year and why he is optimistic going forward. There is also some Shohei Ohtani 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

When you get a chance to connect with a member of the family, you do it. That's exactly why Bradfo was at the ready with t-shirt and recorder when Josiah Gray came into Fort Myers, Fla. for his latest spring training outing. Gray - who was named the Baseball Isn't Boring Breakout Pitcher of the Year for 2024 - impressed again in his latest outing, and proceeded to explain the adjustments he has made to improve on his 2023 All-Star season. We are also including the podcast Bradfo and Josiah executed in the offseason to give you an idea of where the launching pad for the title all 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

Bradfo jumps on WEEI for another Baseball Isn't Boring on the radio, this time asking a very important question: As February turns into March have fans started to be seduced by what they have seen from the Red Sox so far? We also catch up with Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow to find out if his perception of the starting pitchers has changed over the past few weeks. 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 once again met with the media, with Bradfo in attendance Saturday morning. The biggest note of the session was news that the team's projected starting second baseman Vaughn Grissom most likely won't be ready for Opening Day due to a groin strain. Cora talks about the injury, and his likely replacement, Enmanuel Valdez. 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 joined Overtime With Jonathan Peterlin of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland to discuss the podcast, how the Guardians are looking headed into the 2024 season, and our interview with Terry Francona 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 sits down with Bradfo to discuss, among many things, the importance of making trade deadline additions when you run a team that is in the playoff race and how the lack of moves can cause problems in the clubhouse 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 Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Reds Fanatic and host of the Chatterbox Reds Podcast, Nick Kirby (@Nicholaspkirby), who shares great optimism that the Reds have the necessary depth for success in the up for grabs NL Central 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

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen suggested that if his team didn't win the World Series he would never come on our podcast again. Spoiler: He couldn't stay away. Hazen joins Bradfo for another sit-down, this time to reflect on what transpired last October, how it impacted the executive's mindset and approach heading into the offseason and how he views the 2024 version of the Diamondbacks. There is unbelievable insight into how Hazen viewed -and views - the trade deadline, while always entertaining 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

Bradfo sits down with Dodgers Starter James Paxton to discuss his decision to sign with the Dodgers, what teams it came down to in his recruitment, and gives a BTS look of his teammate Shohei Ohtani 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

BIB Contributor Courtney Finnicum is back to talk with 2x World Series Champion, 3x Manager of the Year, and newly retired, Terry Francona, about his decision to call it a career, his influence or lack thereof on the Guardians decision to hire Stephen Vogt, who he believes the best managers in the game today are, and reflects on his World Series Championship rosters and the players that led him to the promised land 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

Cubs President Of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer, Newly Re-Signed Cubs Outfielder Cody Bellinger, and Bellinger's Agent Scott Boras meet with the Chicago and National Media to discuss his decision to re-sign with the Cubs, why he felt like Chicago was the best place for him, and why some owners take the 'wait & see' approach to improving their teams into Spring Training 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 Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Cardinals Fanatic and host of the Noot News Podcast, Josh Jacobs (@joshjacoMLB), who shares cautious optimism that the Cardinals have the necessary elder statesman/youngster mix for success in the up for grabs NL Central 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 again to sit-down with one of Baseball Isn't Boring's favorites, Xander Bogaerts. Bradfo catches up with the Padres newly-annointed starting second baseman to talk about his position change, his current lot in life, and a reflection on how he got to this point he currently finds himself. There is also plenty of honest conversation about how he views both his former team, the Red Sox, and his former teammate, Rafael Devers. Xander 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 joined Ben And Woods of 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to discuss the podcast and the 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

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, kicks off with Marlins Fanatic and host of the Locked On Marlins Podcast, Peter Pratt (@MiamiMarlins_UK), who shares great optimism that the Marlins have the necessary vibes for success in the loaded NL 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

Players have filtered into spring training over the past two weeks proclaiming they are in the best shape of their lives. Hence, Best Shape Of Their Lives Season. Well, with every season there needs to be an MVP, and in this case we have one. Winning the honor for the outstanding performer in this Best Shape Of Their Lives Season is Tyler O'Neill. The Red Sox outfielder sits down with Bradfo to take a deep dive into where baseball players might be going wrong and right when it comes to conditioning for a season, with O'Neill offering some noteworthy revelations when it comes to his preparation. 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

Michael Fulmer has already had quite a career, winning the American League Rookie of the Year in 2016 and then going on to have great success as a reliever with the Tigers, Twins and Cubs. Now, after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery, Fulmer is coming to grips with missing all of 2024 while living life with another new team, the Red Sox. Bradfo catches up with the righty to talk about what has happened, what is happening and what he thinks will happen. There is also some great pitch clock talk. 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

Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer joined Bradfo and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione in the broadcast booth to talk about how he views the free agent market after new surfaced that Cody Bellinger was signing with the Cubs. Breslow also reflects on his new job, some of the Red Sox top prospects and how he views his current roster. 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

Cody Bellinger is returning to the Cubs on a three-year, $80 million deal. So, when news breaks we get to the bottom of what's what when it comes to the player and the person. Bradfo does exactly that in talking to Bellinger's former teammate in Chicago, Michael Fulmer, and Kenley Jansen, who played with the outfielder in Los Angeles. It's a great perspective of why the Cubs have committed to Bellinger. 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 Orioles Catcher James McCann to get his thoughts when it comes to reaching 10 years of service time, a highly prestigious and humbling honor that fewer than 10% of players in MLB reach in their careers 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 media for his second pregame session of the spring training schedule, touching on how important Ceddanne Rafaela is to the Red Sox plans, the rotation competition, and how the center field decision is crucial to how the roster is constructed 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 the undeniable MVP of 2023 Spring Training, Braves first baseman Matt Olson. Olson led the majors last year with eight Spring Training homers while possessing a mammoth OPS of 1.500. In the conversation, he explains what translates and what doesn't when it comes to dominating the month of March heading into the real games. Also part of the podcast is a similar talk with Romy Gonzalez, who made the White Sox Opening Day lineup a year ago after blasting six spring training homers. It's a worthwhile listen as we fend off spring training overreaction. 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 media for his first pregame session of the spring training schedule, touching on his team's plans in the coming days, prospect Nick Yorke's lot in life, the presence of former White Sox Romy Gonzalez, and who will be seeing time at first base. All of it leads into the spring training opener against Northeastern 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

Chris Sale returns to the podcast, but this time he is wearing Atlanta Braves gear. The starter sits down with Bradfo to reflect and reveal when it comes to how the offseason trade that sent him to the Braves went down. The surprise. The intrigue. The emotions. All of it is on display in another great conversation with the veteran lefty. 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 Major League Baseball having initially tried out its new uniforms with last year's All-Stars, it made sense to talk to one of those who participated in the initial fitting in Seattle last July - Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen. Jansen explained to Bradfo what the differences are when it comes to the uniforms he sampled as an All-Star and what is being presented this spring training. 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 WEEI/NESN Red Sox Rant Master Supreme Lou Merloni to discuss how to view a subpar offseason/trade deadline from a player's perspective along with how a player feels when 'trusting your agent' ends up having you sitting without a deal in the middle of February 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

Tyler Heineman has had a good career to date, serving as one of the best defensive catchers in the game while seeing time in 104 major league games, including stints with the Blue Jays and Pirates in 2023. But there is another thing that separates Tyler: He is now the official magician of Baseball Isn't Boring. As he put on display for his new teammates with the Red Sox Wednesday, Heineman has learned the art of magic to a level that no other big league player has ever accomplished. Bradfo sat down with Tyler to talk about his journey and his magic. 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 the always insightful and entertaining Red Sox Shortshop Trevor Story to get his fascinating take on leadership within an MLB clubhouse 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 first season of his three-year, $30 million contract didn't turn out exactly as Christian Vazquez had planned, having been relegated to a backup by season's end. But the catcher has faced some honest realities of that first year with the Twins and where his mindset went wrong, and now he is ready to turn things around. Bradfo sits down with Vazquez to discuss lessons learned, his thoughts on good buddy Xander Bogaerts switching positions and the honor that will be joining the 10-year club. Also on the podcast is Trevor Story, who offers a fascinating take on leadership in a baseball clubhouse. 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 Third Baseman Rafael Devers and Red Sox Translator Carlos Villoria meet with the Boston Media to discuss his displeasure with the lack of additions this offseason, the work he's put in this offseason, 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