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 Challe…

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 relie…

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-pol…

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. …

The Red Sox show from out of left field is the only baseball podcast that dares to ask the question: what if Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer were watching Boston baseball in 2004? (40:45) PLUS: -We just think Connor Wong is neat (11:55) -We're thumping the book of the Sunday Sox (23:14) -Can Boston exercise its demons at the Trop? Because man, it…

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://podca…

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 ta…

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 w…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 li…

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.…

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 mor…

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 …

Welcome back! Dan (@DanSecatore) and Bryan (@BryanJoiner) talk the last three weeks of baseball in addition to, in no particular order, Mike Boddicker Baseball Camp, the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Greg Gagne and dogg knows what else before getting to Jarren Duran's scorching triples pace and how far he remains off the all-time record pac…

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-coast…

On today's show, Jake (@DevJake), Keaton (@TheSpokenKeats), and Bob (@BobOsgood15) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: Sending Wichkowski down the right move? What to do with Criswell/Whitlock How much of a problem are the pitching injuries? Some rule changes to save the pitchers Listener Q's! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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…

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 …

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 ta…

The Red Sox show from out of left field is back after a short week of Boston ball! Two off days in a week will do that to ya. -Brayan Bello looked solid in his return from the IL this past weekend (9:10) -Connor Wong is the hero we deserve right now (24:44) -Revisiting the Chris Sale era in Boston following his great start against the Sox in Atlant…

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: …

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 annivers…

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/adcho…

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 …

Josiah Gray - one of Baseball Isn't Boring's two breakout pitchers of the year - is back on the podcast and better than ever. The Nationals pitcher sits down with Bradfo to talk about his lot in life, why he believes pitchers are getting injured and a review of his birthday Travis Scott concert. Bradfo also catches up with Kyle Finnegan, the Washin…

On the Baseball Isn't Boring radio show, Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham joined Bradfo and Gordo (of Play Tessie) to talk about how the organization views its top prospects - such as Marcelo Mayer and Kyle Teel - while updating on some of the breakout stars in the farm system. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: h…

It's a Baseball Isn't Boring on the Go, surfacing the debate between Courtney Finnicum and Reece Green regarding the best City Connect uniforms - and best uniforms - in all of Major League Baseball. It's a great conversation and a great topic ... because who doesn't like ranting about uniforms? To listen to the entire podcast with Courtney and Reec…

Another great Baseball Isn't Boring combination is stepping up for some awesome, in-studio conversation. Courtney Finnicum and Reece Green join forces in the Baseball Isn't Boring West Studio to unload on such topics as Paul Skenes' debut, having to cheer for the White Sox, and the very controversial and polarizing rolling out of Major League City …

It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The top teams remain unchanged again but there is some musical chairs being played toward the top with the Dodgers and Yankees coming off of 5-plus game winning streaks To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-pol…

Daniel Bard is back! Bradfo ventures down to South Carolina to visit with the Colorado Rockies pitcher, who is out out for the season after undergoing elbow surgery last week. Bard is the perfect person and player to offer perspective of what so many pitchers and players are going through this season, having to ride out the 2024 baseball campaign w…

Comedian/Roast Writer Sarah Tiana explains her love for the Braves, hatred for the Phillies, how she prefers to consume the great game of baseball, and how she actually enjoys watching games at the Oakland Coliseum To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ch…

In one of the most entertaining and informative podcasts we have had all year, Bradfo is joined by comedian Sarah Tiana to talk roasting David Ortiz and Tom Brady, and why baseball is the absolute best. The lifelong Braves fan, and MLB Network contributor, gives us behind-the-scenes from both the roasting of Ortiz five years ago, and this week's ep…

On today's show, Jake (@DevJake), Keaton (@TheSpokenKeats), and Bob (@BobOsgood15) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: Folks are getting healthy, and injury updates Is the SP success sustainable What up with the bats? A look around the minor leagues Listener Q's! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

I can promise you that the Red Sox show from out of left field did, indeed, discuss the baseball team based out of Boston, Massachusetts on this episode. But first: you're gonna have to deal with some Phantom Menace talk. On this episode of the program: -Rafael Devers and Cooper Criswell have done miracles on us (12:29) -Wilyer Abreu is playing his…

It was a good time to catch up with Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo considering his solid start with his new team. But the conversation with Bradfo seems even more fitting now that Verdugo helped his club rout the Astros Tuesday night with three hits, including a home run. Verdugo explains how he viewed his last year in Boston, his new existence in…

Here comes 'The Eye Test', a weekly podcast hosted by Julian McWilliams that allows you to see baseball the way it was meant to be seen. This one offers a great reminder that scouts are still the lifeblood of this game, with former Royals executive and scout Mike Toomey joining Julian. There are great stories and great lessons. It is a great podcas…

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 Devers lack of leadership, preview our upcoming episode with Alex Verdugo, and look ahead to the Chris Sale matchup in Atlanta To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com…

Ian Happ is a 2x Gold Glove Award Winner and 1x All Star and just like every other big leaguer, he has a unique draft story to tell. There are great stories and great lessons in this BIB on the Go. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http…

The pursuit of Chris Sale by Braves president of Baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos stretches back two years. Evidently, Anthopoulos' instincts were keen. The Braves' chief decision-maker joins Bradfo once again to detail his targeting of Sale, why he decided to give the 35-year-old a contract extension and how important clubhouse culture is in b…

When a big trade goes down we love talking about it. And when a big trade goes down in early May, we have to talk about it even more. That's why Bradfo has called upon Sam Levitt, the Padres pregame and postgame host for 97.3 in San Diego, to take a deep dive into the Padres' big deal. The guys not only dissect the rare early-season trade, but also…

It's a great day at Baseball Isn't Boring. First off, we are welcoming in our new best friends - and title sponsor - Wasabi Technologies and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage. And, secondly, we have a great podcast. This one has Bradfo sitting down with Mets prospect Nolan McLean, who is making a mark as a two-way player in Single-A. Could he pull of fan 'O…

The Padres got a good one in Luis Arraez. How good? Well, the four-hit debut was a good start to serve as a reminder. But we want to offer our own powerful testimonial for Arraez. That's why we are bringing back the over-the-top analysis regarding newest Padre from Rich Hill and Charlie Blackmon. Bradfo sat down with both veterans to ask just how g…

Padres Manager Mike Shildt And Padres President Of Baseball Operations AJ Preller weigh in on the process of acquiring Luis Arraez from the Marlins and where he will fit in on their roster and in their lineup To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices.…

As part of the first episode of 'The Eye Test,' Julian McWilliams and Bradfo tackle the topic of how teams should view calling up top prospects. As we have seen from the Jackson Holliday example, it can be a tricky proposition. To listen to the entire episode with Julian and Bradfo, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac…

The success of Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey this season is hard to argue, which is why we should listen when he surfaces some new ways to look at things. As part of the sit-down he had with Bradfo this week, Bailey explains a few of his outside-the-box approaches and why he wanted to implement them. To listen to the entire conversation, cli…

It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The top teams remain unchanged but there is some turnover toward the bottom including those RED-HOT Minnesota Twins. 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://…

The Boston Red Sox have had the most successful pitching staff in baseball so far this season. Their pitching coach is Andrew Bailey. It would be a good enough reason for Bradfo to reconnect with Bailey just off of the success alone. But this conversation is so much more. The guys dive into why baseball is so reluctant to change and how Bailey and …