Baseball Isn’t Boring

Yogi Berra. You thought you knew him, but you didn't. That should be true for anybody who gets a chance to soak in the recently-released documentary "It Ain't Over" by writer/director Sean Mullin. Bradfo sits down with Mullin to dive into the making of the next-level doc, exploring one of most fascinating - and unappreciated - lives in baseball history. It's a conversation, and movie, you won't wa...

Wondering how Willson Contreras hatched his plan to lure Kenley Jansen into a pitch clock violation? Bradfo sits down with the Cardinals' catcher to hear his story and how the whole process came about.

It is quite a way to kick off a new week, with Bradfo catching up with reigning NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt, the recently-in-the-news Willson Contreras and shoe expert Nolan Arenado. We also give you a couple of great calls - one coming on a Twins homer and the other via Bryce Harper's dust-up with the Rockies. And to top everything off, Bradfo gives you the five hitters he wouldn't want to face right...

Why aren't there more trades made in Major League Baseball in the month of May? Well, that's what Bradfo wanted to find out so he turned to Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos for insight when it came to teams' approach to team-building prior to trade deadline time.

Prior to the St. Louis Cardinals game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Team Japan teammates Lars Nootbaar and Masa Yoshida got a chance to reunite. It was a reminder of the impact the tournament will always have on those who participated. Before the game, Nootbaar - who is off to the best start of his big league career and helped the Cardinals win the series-opener with a game-tying, nin...

For the first time since April 6, 2021, James Paxton is pitching in a major league game. The big lefty makes his first start with the Red Sox after battling through Tommy John surgery and other ailments for the past three seasons. Bradfo sit down with Paxton to talk about his journey to this point and what it means to him.

It's that time of week: Power Ranking time. For the third time this season, Producer Evan is rolling out his Top 10 teams in Major League Baseball. Except this time he is being challenged - and countered - one of the key voices for one of the key teams, the guy who covers all things Orioles for Barstool Sports, Eric Arditti (@editti22). The two go back and forth, going from No. 10 to No. 1. Will t...

Kenley Jansen joined Bradfo on the day the Red Sox closer notched his 400th career save to answer simple question: Is he better than ever? And if he is at the top of his game at 35 years old, how did he make that happen? Bradfo asks and Kenley answers.

Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos makes his return to Baseball Isn't Boring, offering his viewpoint on the impact of contract extension, explaining why May trades are rarely made and the merits of ketchup-flavored potato chips. Bradfo then catches up with Charlie Morton, who offers unique insight into just how important all of those extensions are to the Braves' clubhouse. We finish things o...

Aaron Nola appeared on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast and then proceeded to pitch well. That's how it works. Nola joined Bradfo to talk about why baseball isn't boring, how he views the business of baseball and his admitted addiction to the postseason. After holding the Blue Jays to two runs over six innings, the Phillies pitcher deserved to be highlighted.

The attention. The criticism. The Tweets. The tickets. The journey. The perspective and stories coming from someone related to anyone in Major League Baseball is unique, which is something that Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse and his brother, T.J., have come to find out more which each passing day. The brothers join Bradfo to reflect on what it is like to live this life - revealing all the good,...

Bryce Harper has become an iconic player in Major League Baseball, with his recent comeback only cementing that. Bradfo caught up with the Phillies star to talk about how he views looking up to others, whether it be himself or those - such as Red Sox outfielder Masa Yoshida - who have identified Harper as their role model. Harper also gives us his explanation of why baseball isn't boring. To liste...

Brandon Marsh still can't believe he has played alongside Mike Trout and Bryce Harper. Living life in the postseason has left Aaron Nola with the kind of motivation he never thought he would have. And Harper has found himself in a place few athletes end up in, that of a hero and icon. All three sit down with Bradfo to offer their unique perspectives on living their most unusual lives, the likes of...

Marvin Harrison Jr. might be the best college football player in the land right now. The wide receiver out of Ohio State could very well be the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. But he also loves himself some baseball, which is why Bradfo caught up to Harrison Jr. to talk about the great game and his thoughts on it. One of the unexpected takes? He actually thinks hitting a home run is more...

What a weekend! Mookie homers. The Rays roll (again). An epic pregame standoff. And what a week it's going to be! There is no better way to brace yourself for another flurry of baseball awesomeness than with Bradfo's sit-down with Justin Turner, whose perspective on a baseball season is unrivaled. And just for good measure, our host also catches up with maybe the best college football player in al...

Bradfo was one of the crew to catch up with Phillies star Bryce Harper prior to his first home game of the season at Citizens Bank Park. Harper reflects on the fandom shown by Red Sox rookie Masa Yoshida toward the Philly slugger, while also talking about expectations heading into his first homestand.

Matt Harvey has retired. There is only one thing to do: Have the resident Baseball Isn't Boring Mets super fan Producer Evan react. He jumps on the podcast with Bradfo to reflect on the career of the seventh overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft.

Four - yes, count them, FOUR - teams have entered into Producer's Evan Top 10 Power Rankings this week, with the Orioles rocketing up the ranks. In the words of the Baseball Isn't Boring Power Ranking guru ... "It's insane!" There is no better way to punctuate your week than by appreciating MLB's best of the best, in podcast form.

It's getting to be that time of year, where baseball fans and families are planning for their trips to various ballparks all over Major League Baseball. Fortunately, Baseball Isn't Boring has an expert when it comes to telling you what's what regarding the best and worst of all baseball-induced destinations - Courtney Finnicum. Today, Courtney travels to St. Louis to offer her take on Busch Stadiu...

It's not always easy to become a star in the major leagues, which is a reality Bradfo helps remind us on today's podcast. He reflects on one of the best examples of how patience is key in developing stars, talking with both Terry Francona and Alex Cora about Dustin Pedroia's 2007 turnaround in his Rookie of the Year season. Bradfo then catches up with Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman, whose journey was...

Bradfo takes a few minutes on the day that Alex Verdugo is set to face off with the pitcher he criticized on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, Alek Manoah, to reflect on the comments. Included are reactions to Verdugo's recent comments to MassLive on the matter and Alex Cora's take on the situation.

A lot is going on in big league baseball these days, with the news from the two Bryces - Miller and Harper - highlighting the latest round of MLB games. There also continues to be a flurry of eyebrow-raising existences thanks to the Orioles, Pirates, Rangers, and, now, Red Sox. But every once in a while it is worth it to reflect on the unique challenges big leaguers face while realizing their drea...

So, is baseball still the best game to go to? How has these new rules impacted the enjoyment, both on and off the field? What is it like to get that first autograph, or play as yourself in a video game? Bradfo sits down with Cleveland pitchers Triston McKenzie and James Karinchak to find answers to all those questions and more. Two of the best young personalities in the game offer perspectives and...

Baseball makes dreams come true in so many ways, with Bradfo showing that reality on the latest podcast. He first celebrates the 90th birthday of his dad, Bill 'Dadfo' Bradford, by convincing his pops to make his first-ever podcast appearance. This was the man who, thanks to his love for baseball, has made this podcast - and host - possible. It was a dream of Bradfo to celebrate his dad in podcast...

Ever wonder why Triston Casas was having conversations with the home plate umpires so much even after balls were called? We have answers. Bradfo sits down with the Red Sox' first baseman, who explains his unique approach toward verbalizing each pitch that he doesn't swing at. It's a routine that initially rankled some umpires, but now Casas makes sure everyone is on the same page.