Baseball Isn’t Boring

The man who spawned the Baseball Isn't Boring movement, Joe Kelly, returns to the podcast for another always entertaining get-together with Bradfo. There is talk of retirement. There is talk of free agency plans. There is talk of the ups and downs of the season. There is talk of strategically getting back at heckling fans. There is talk of his secret clubhouse celebration strategy. It's a lot of i...

There have been so many huge calls throughout this MLB postseason so far, and there are going to be even more in the coming days. But the voice that is emerging as one which we have counted on to nail each and every memorable instance on this, the biggest of stages, is Brian Anderson. He seemingly comes through every time. Bradfo sits down with Andersen for a deep dive into how he approaches these...

Michael Lorenzen has had quite a year. First he makes the All-Star team as a member of the Tigers. And then he gets traded to the Phillies at the Trade Deadline, going on to pitch a no-hitter in his second start with Philadelphia. And now he finds himself in the middle of the chaos and celebration of the Phillies march toward the World Series. The 31-year-old opens up to Bradfo about lessons he ha...

The stars have officially emerged in the postseason, with what is happening in Philadelphia serving as the perfect example. The Phillies - who won Game 1 of the National League Championship Series over the Diamondbacks - are being powered by their stars. Players like Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, J.T. Realmuto, Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber are dominating, which is fitting conside...

The Phillies own the best postseason winning percentage of all-time. So does that mean it is the best postseason baseball crowd of all-time? Bradfo catches up with the Phillies Garrett Stubbs and Matt Strahm to get their unique perspectives, with a few stories along the way.

The Red Sox search for their next head of baseball operations is getting interesting, with another potential candidate - now former Marlins GM Kim Ng - seemingly entering the conversation. Bradfo discusses the case for Ng, while also surfacing the report that Twins GM Thad Levine is emerging as a highly thought of option. Who doesn't like a nice midday front office search update?

The last time Diamondbacks President of Baseball Operations Mike Hazen joined the podcast, it was in spring training leading into the 2023 season. Keep in mind, it was just two years earlier his club had lost 110 games. Flash forward to now and Hazen is back talking with Bradfo, this time reflecting on the journey he and Arizona has taken to land in the National League Championship Series at Citiz...

When Justin Verlander was acquired by the Astros from the Tigers, he was already well on his way to the MLB Hall Of Fame, but with the Astros, he has managed to prolong his greatness for much longer than even he could've expected... thanks in large part to the Astros analytics department

In this episode of STAT (Saturday's Think About This),  Liam Skiffington  sits down with WBC correspondent Shawn Spradling to discuss international sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto's future. After collecting three consecutive Sawamura Awards, the NPB's equivalent to the Cy Young Award, Yamamoto is set to become an MLB free agent this offseason. Liam and Shawn speculate on the perfect landing spot for...

Who is going to win the American League Championship Series? Who will take the National League? Who will win MVP of the World Series? You can win free money, and then some more free money on top of that if you go to Fanduel.com/boring. And if you need help, you should listen to list where former big leaguer - and Baseball Isn't Boring postseason correspondent - Nick Punto makes his picks for the u...

Nick Punto knows what's what when it comes to life as a Philadelphia Phillie. He also knows what it's like to go on a World Series run. That's why the former big leaguer is once again the perfect guy for Bradfo to catch up with as we head into the League Championship Series. There are stories. There is perspective (including a back-and-forth on the media in the clubhouse.) And there is a plea for...

While we wait for the wave of conversation and content that is to come involving the MLB Championship Series, we pause for a moment to appreciate the story of the Savannah Bananas. The unique brand of baseball has entertained, amazed and caught the attention of the sports world in a way that has everyone who has an inkling of baseball blood in them stand up and take notice. It's you should listen...

It's a great time to hear from Diamondbacks President of Baseball Operations Mike Hazen, so that's exactly what we're allowing you to do. Bradfo catches up with Hazen for a preseason conversation that goes into deep into how this Arizona team was built and the approach he took in locking up young start Corbin Carroll to an eight-year extension before he even played a full season in the big leagues...

There are plenty of legendary figures from the state of Texas, and fortunately we have on one of them for today's podcast: Lone Star State native and former Ranger Brock Holt. Bradfo is joined by Holt to not only reflect on his hometown team and its recent success, but to also offer a one-of-a-kind tribute to perhaps one of the best postseason pitchers we have seen in some time, Nathan Eovaldi (wh...

As the Diamondbacks sit on the edge of advancing to the National League Championship Series, it is worth it to sit back and listen to Bradfo's conversations with their manager, Torey Lovullo. From the fiery speech he previewed first on the podcast, to his explanation of how he got Arizona to buy in, it's a perfect way to prep yourself for a memorable round of postseason baseball.

While the chaos of the MLB postseason is unfolding, the future of baseball is showing their stuff in the Arizona Fall League. So instead of just looking at the whole scene from afar, Baseball Isn't Boring has its own AFL correspondent to bring you the what's what when it comes to life in the prospect-heavy league. Red Sox pitching prospect Christopher Troye kicks off the first installment of 'Troy...

A very important discussion has to be had: Who has the best remaining fan base? Fortunately, we have Courtney Finnicum at the ready to rate the groups that are still standing in this postseason. Courtney joins Bradfo to dive into who is the best of what is still left, with plenty of examples and electricity used to support the picks. There is also talk of ballpark Prosecco. Go ahead, listen and th...

The Dodgers are down 2-0. The Phillies just lost their first postseason game in heartbreaking fashion. And now the Orioles are facing elimination. We need perspective, and that's what the face and voice of the O's fans, Eric Arditti (@editti22), is here for. For hope. For inspiration. For some laughs. For a look at what has been and what might be. Listen to all good old fashioned postseason therap...

Bradfo sits down with PGA Tour Champion Keegan Bradley to discuss his love of Boston sports, the similarities between baseball and golf, and his friendship with the late great Tim Wakefield

The Rangers are red-hot, winning the first two games of their best-of-five series against the Orioles. How did they get here? Well, Bradfo and Rangers broadcaster C.J. Nitkowski dig in on how this roster was built and how much credit former President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels should get when it comes to what we're witnessing with the Rangers. It's all part of a lengthy conversation betwee...

The Rangers are on the cusp of sweeping the Orioles after winning their fourth postseason game in a row. There is nobody better to explain what is going on with Texas than C.J. Nitkowski. Bradfo sits down with the Rangers broadcaster - and MLB Network Radio host - to dissect exactly what is happening with a team some thought wouldn't even make it to the playoffs. It is the best way to explain what...

As part of the debut episode of STAT (Saturday's Think About This), Liam 'Skiff' Skiffington catches up with former major leaguer Jonny Gomes. One of the topics discussed by the pair is something Gomes is very familiar with: Team chemistry. In this part of the conversation Skiff and Gomes look back at his 2013 run with the Red Sox and how important having the right vibe on that team was in their s...

In the first episode of STAT: Saturday's Think About This,  Liam Skiffington  sits down with MLB veteran Jonny Gomes. Together they explore Jonny's postseason experience, discuss the keys to postseason success, touch on his distinctive beard care, and dive into his work as the head of business strategies at the cutting edge technology company, Yakkertech. 

Producer Evan and Bradfo get you ready for the next round of postseason games, which includes, of course, the Phillies against the Braves. The guys pick their winners in the four series, while analyzing if Jonathan Papelbon will be making $150,000 from his wager on Philadelphia to win the whole thing. We also have a contest!

Rich Hill gives his perspective on the downfalls of analytics used in the Postseason (i.e. Blake Snell and Jose Berrios) and which pitchers he would want on his team when entering a crucial game in the 2023 Postseason