Baseball Isn’t Boring

With Garrett Crochet having to back off throwing due to a lat injury, the pitcher took some time before Friday night's game to offer an update on when he might resume throwing. The Red Sox's ace revealed that he isn't optimistic he will be back before the All-Star break.

Mike Lowell knows a thing or two about how to address the media, navigate the media and even be in the media. It's why his perspective of how things have changed when it comes to the media is so valuable, which is why the conversation with Bradfo was so insightful, educational and entertaining.

It's not implausible to believe Evan Phillips will be playing a big part in the 2026 World Series. But until then, the Dodgers reliever represents a great lesson in perseverance and has plenty of great stories that got him to this point. Phillips reunites with Bradfo as the pitcher comes down the home stretch in his comeback from Tommy John surgery. There are great lessons and great memories. It's...

Bradfo was back on WEEI on Jones and Keefe, this time to discuss the Red Sox lack of lineup depth and production, Yandy Diaz vs Willson Contreras, whether or not the coaching staff firings have come back to bite the Red Sox, and more.

The Play Tessie guys (Sammy, Gordo and Pat) are the best in the business when it comes to Who Says No? trade proposals. But they have outdone themselves in this latest edition of BIB Notes. Joe Ryan? Byron Buxton? One of the best prospects in the game? Soak it in and start the conversation. It's a deal that won't disappoint.

Our own Courtney Finnicum, host of 'Pitch and Moan', is back with Bradfo, with a perfectly timed podcast ranking exactly where the Braden Montgomery promotion lands in terms of White Sox fans' excitement. There is also some next-level bill-paying etiquette.

The big news that broke Tuesday was that one of the game's top prospects, Braden Montgomery, was being promoted to the White Sox to man the outfield in Chicago's game against the Braves. Montgomery is, of course, a player who was taken 12th overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, while also gaining notoriety as part of the trade that sent Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox. Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline and our...

With the news of Braden Montgomery's call up to the big leagues, it's time to visit our conversations with Braden Montgomery and Noah Schultz - top prospects turned MLB contributors. But then there is the links both of them have to the much-talked-about Garrett Crochet and the conversation becomes even more complex and interesting. Bradfo caught up with both Montgomery and Schultz to talk about a...

As part of a lengthy conversation with Bradfo, Mike Lowell explained how and why Reds rookie Sal Stewart has always presented a different package when it comes to major league promise. Lowell details seeing Stewart in the early days and how the Cincy star has always set himself apart.

How the media has changed.. Tales from the clubhouse. Roster construction. Lessons learned from his 2003 championship team. The firing of his friend Alex Cora. What has changed with his former team, the Red Sox. And, of course, remembering a really, really good book release party. It's all on the podcast as Mike Lowell returns to sit down with his co-author, Bradfo.

Bradfo was back on Chris Thomas Tonight on 92.9 The Game, this time to discuss the Braves running away with the NL East, whether they should pursue Tarik Skubal at the deadline, if the Phillies poise a threat in the NL or if it's only the Dodgers and Brewers, and more.

It's that time again, where we at Baseball Isn't Boring get all of our weight behind a player who might be on the edge of All-Star candidacy, but we truly believe deserves the recognition. This time around? It's White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth. Bradfo talks to Chase while also making the case for his spot on the AL team. We also break down some interesting debates regarding the AL All-Star...

The Play Tessie guys (Sammy and Gordo) joined Bradfo once again on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, this time to reflect on the Media Game they just played at Yankee Stadium, the invention of Pillow Beds as a hotel room hack, potential trade targets, and the merits of summoning Justin Turner from Tijuana.

The guys (Bradfo, Sammy and Gordo) are back on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, once again catching up with Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham. Along with some notable updates, Abraham takes on the guys when it comes to who knows his team's farm system. It's a showdown for the ages.

Kaylee Kowalski, host of Baseball Fans Aren't Boring, is back, this time talking with Brendan Fritch. The Davidson and Northwoods League outfielder revisited the catch that gave him national notoriety, explaining the moment and what happened after he learned ESPN had designated his achievement as the Play of the Day. It's worth a look and a listen.

Frequent guest on the podcast Payton Tolle has not only put himself in a position to potentially land on the American League All-Star team in his rookie season, but he has also got the baseball world talking because of the way he goes about his business. He's not afraid to have fun. He's not afraid to show his personality. And he's not afraid to talk about it all. He sits down with Bradfo to talk...

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman met with the media Friday to address to the biggest news of the day from his team's perspective, Aaron Judge going on the injured list with a partially fractured rib. Cashman offered explanations regarding Judge's prognosis while digging into where the Yanks go from here.

Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow talks to the Boston Media about the Red Sox latest decision to send the struggling Brayan Bello to the minor leagues after his latest bad outing

Bradfo catches up with Red Sox Catcher Mickey Gasper to discuss getting drafted by the Yankees, playing against them in Yankee Stadium, and more!

Adam Ottavino is back for another insightful, educational, and entertaining conversation with Bradfo, this time taking a good look at his past takes (on Babe Ruth) and new takes (on Cristopher Sanchez & various MLB pitchers). Along with the evolution of pitching as an art and a science and how crazy leg kicks simply don't work. It's always a good time when Adam is on the podcast, and this is n...

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins The Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI to discuss Breslow's comments on the Greg Hill Show, the potential lack of veteran leadership, Brayan Bello's bizarre pitching splits, and more!

Bradfo always has great conversations with Jackson Holliday, and this is no exception. In a revealing sit-down, the Orioles second baseman reflects on what life has been like since being the first overall pick in the MLB Draft, and then making his big league debut two years ago. There is a reflection on what went right and what went wrong, along with plenty of lessons learned. There is also some g...

The Play Tessie guys (Sammy, Gordo and Pat) are back with another BIB Notes, this time taking on the topic that we unfortunately have to start talking about, salary caps and labor negotiations. As always, the guys do it in an insightful, educational and entertaining way. There are also this week's Studs and Duds, with Miguel Vargas, Hunter Goodman and Christopher Sanchez getting their flowers.

Bradfo was back on WEEI with Rich, Ken and Ted, this time to discuss IKF's comments on the difference between the Red Sox at home versus on the road, Theo Epstein's comments on Craig Breslow, the Roman Anthony injury issues, and more.

Jahmai Webster has had his fair share of memorable experiences as the Red Sox sideline reporter for NESN. But there might not have been anything as out-of-the-ordinary as when his pants exploded mid-game, leading to a chain of events that put all of his experience and expertise to the test. Bradfo sat down with Jahmai to get the whole story.