Baseball Isn’t Boring

The Play Tessie guys (Gordo, Pat and Sammy) are back with another excellent version of BIB Notes, this time tackling the topic of the Giants becoming the first team to land firmly in the sellers category heading toward the trade deadline. The idea that Rafael Devers might land with the Yankees, or Matt Chapman finding himself in Philadelphia, has the guys buzzing.

Bradfo is back on with Sportsnet's Blair and Barker, this time to talk about where it all has gone wrong with the Red Sox and what path they might be now taking heading into the trade deadline. There is also some good t-shirt talk.

There is a buzz around baseball thanks to a whole new wave of fans. The Tartan Army, otherwise known as Scotland's football/soccer supporters, have invaded ballparks and reminded us all how great the baseball-watching experience can be. Bradfo is joined by a member of the crew, Greg Weir, to offer a next-level perspective on how the Scots viewed their trip to Fenway Park and what they thought of t...

What would making the American League All-Star team mean to Payton Tolle? Well, judging by his conversation with Bradfo ... a lot. Tolle explains how he grew up idolizing the All-Stars and how he views his chances as the final few weeks before the teams are named approach.

It's another episode of 'Baseball Fans Aren't Boring' with our host Kaylee Kowalski catching up with the heart and soul of the Kane County Cougars fan base, 91-year-old Jack 'Mr. Kaboom' Phelan. Our guy 'Kaboom' talks about how he found himself as the guy who has helped get the party started since 1997.

Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports is back, this time letting it fly when it comes to his frustrations regarding the MLB All-Star Game. The voting. The lack of caring. The Draft. The need to have one player from every team. It's all on the table as Julian lets it fly with Bradfo on the day the first round of balloting came out.

Bradfo is back on with the guys on the WEEI Afternoon Show, this time to reflect on the unbelievable impact the Scottish World Cup fans had on Sunday night's game at Fenway Park. The guys also dive into whether or not John Henry being around means anything, the merits of keeping Willson Contreras and all the other good stuff that Dadfo listens in for.

While many want to suggest the Dodgers buy their way to championships, Bradfo and Evan Phillips want to make a couple of things clear: Los Angeles has developed the kind of bullpen culture teams should strive for, and they identified a true unicorn in Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The guys take a deep dive into both realities on their latest podcast.

Celebrating baseball can take many forms, as we remind everyone on this podcast. First, Bradfo details how fans from Scotland reminded us all how great the entire ballpark experience. And then our host sits down with one of the good ones in MLB, Texas first baseman Jake Burger. And, finally, there is a conversation with the unbelievably insightful Kyle Higashioka. It's another awesome dose of peop...

Bradfo catches up with Rangers Starter Nathan Eovaldi to discuss his evolution from middle of the rotation starter to bonafide ace

Newsletter Wiggz - the author and owner of the Baseball Isn't Boring substack - is back with Bradfo for another episode of the The Stack. This time, the guys are debating if Jacob Misiorowski is the most dominant pitcher of all time. There are some really good takes, and some really terrible comparisons. The guys are also answering questions from the BIB community.

Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns took to the podium once again, this time to offer updates on Francisco Lindor and how he views his team heading into trade deadline season.

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.