Baseball Isn’t Boring

The boys are back on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, this time with Bradfo and Gordo (Play Tessie) being joined by Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham to talk about hats, health, messaging and the always-appreciated head's up wihen it comes to minor league promotions.

Shane Greene has already experienced quite a baseball story, one which includes an All-Star appearance and 10 seasons in the big leagues. But now the pitcher is at a crossroads, trying to figure out if the stint in Mexico earlier this year would be his final as a player or if he wants to keep moving forward. Thanks to a Docuseries following Greene's decision, it is a crossroads moment offering ins...

We would like to introduce Kaylee Kowalski as our newest contributor to the podcast. Kaylee will be hosting a weekly segment, Baseball Fans Aren't Boring', where she highlights those off the field and outside the uniforms. In her first episode, Kaylee is joined by Claire Jacobi, the Promotions and PR Director of the Kane County Cougars. It's a great look at how baseball fans' passion can help grow...

Bradfo is executing another 2-Minute Grill, this time being reunited with Payton Tolle. The Red Sox pitcher reflects on how hitters are approaching him differently this season and reveals the challenges he now faces when going out in public.

Seaver King was taken one spot after Konnor Griffin in the 2024 MLB Draft, landing as the No. 10 overall pick while going to the Nationals. Now, through all the twists and turns, the former Div. 2 shortstop finds himself on the doorstep of the majors, having just been called up to Triple-A. Bradfo caught up with King to hear his inspiring and entertaining story.

Every week, Newsletter Wiggz sits down with Bradfo for 'The Stack', a chat on Wiggz's Baseball Isn't Boring Substack, covering all the things baseball fans might want to talk about. This time around, the conversation is dominated by the 'Tarps Off' phenomenon, which Bradfo has been not only reporting on, but also thinking a lot about lately. Wiggz also volunteers to take a 100 mph first pitch from...

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson on WEEI to discuss the new "Tarps Off" trend in baseball, the Red Sox need to acquire a big bat like Byron Buxton, the Roman Anthony injury saga, and more!

Gordo and Pat from Play Tessie are back with another edition of 'BIB Notes' where the guys tackle some of the biggest topics and talkers in Major League Baseball. This time around they are focusing on the out-of-nowhere success that have been the Rays, White Sox and Cardinals. How is this happening for each of these underdog organizations? The guys have some (potential) answers. There is also, of...

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins The Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI to discuss Jarren Duran's breakout, the Red Sox need to acquire Yordan Alvarez, the Red Sox potentially moving Marcelo Mayer to shortshop, and more!

CEO Joe Kelly is back with Bradfo to talk some Baseball Isn't Boring business. (And business, it be boomin'!) Joe has some thoughts on why his mural at Dodger Stadium should remain, how life without the big leagues has been, how he plans to mend the fences between owner John Henry and Red Sox fans, and answers to some important questions. It's always a good time with our boss, and this is no excep...

Tommy Kahnle has pitched in 11 major league seasons and 31 postseason games. Now, the 36-year-old finds himself with Triple-A Worcester, looking to make his mark while waiting for a possible call-up before a June 1 Opt-Out. The righty reliever is doing his part, allowing just three earned runs over 14 1/3 innings with the WooSox. Bradfo and Chris Cotillo caught up with Kahnle to get the lowdown on...

It has become the perfect baseball storm in Chicago these days. You have the feel-good, upstart White Sox, and the top-of-the-heap, big fish Cubs vying for attention in the Windy City. Matt Spiegel of 104.3 the Score in Chicago joins Bradfo to offer the perfect insight into what exactly is unfolding in this two-team city. There is also some opinions thrown around regarding the Pete Crow-Armstrong...

Every day, Bradfo catches up with a player or coach for the MacFarlane Energy 2-Minute Grill, as can be heard on the Red Sox Network Pregame Show. Most recently, our host chopped it up with Garrett Crochet, Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey, and lineup revelation Mickey Gasper.

If there was ever a book that offered the lessons that come with perseverance and baseball fandom, it is 'Fenway Punk', which is why its author Chris Wrenn was the perfect guy to come on the Baseball isn't Boring Radio Show with Bradfo, Sammy, and Gordo. It's a conversation what will both entertain and inspire.

As part of Bradfo's conversation with White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil, the guys get into why the clubhouse vibes for the ChiSox are elite. Between the Bad Assery of some key players, and Vasil's magic wand, this will give you a taste of why this team is the talk of not only the town, but the entire MLB.

Bradfo catches up with Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler, to reflect on his draft experience when he was taken with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2009 MLB Draft. It's a lot of good stuff, all of which will make you better prepared for this year's event in Philly.

It's time to talk MLB Draft, which is why Bradfo made a point to catch up with a player whose name you're going to hear called in the first few picks this year - Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey. Lackey is considered one of the most can't-miss backstops to enter the Draft in years, which is why you're going to want to listen to his conversation with Bradfo, along with what his current GT head coac...

There are plenty of success stories when it comes to pitchers suddenly throwing harder, but perhaps nobody changed the trajectory of their career more than current Phillies reliever Brad Keller. Bradfo catches up with Keller to go through the pitcher's fascinating progression over the last calendar year.

Among all these Rivalry Weekend series, perhaps there is none more fascinating than the one between the Cubs and White Sox. It's why our own Courtney Finnicum is the perfect person to offer a scene-setting podcast (with Bradfo) to explain the excitement, anticipation and electricity that has encompassed this battle of Chicago.

Bradfo is back on 92.9 the Game in Atlanta, this time to talk about the best team in baseball, the Braves. After appearance after appearance on the station to suggest the Braves were better than people thought, our host's instincts were finally keen. He talks about the current state of Atlanta, while also giving an idea of what they're about to face with the struggling Red Sox.

After the Patrick Bailey trade, it got the Play Tessie guys thinking: Why aren't there more May trades? Well, there should be. And that's exactly the topic Sammy, Gordo and Pat dive into during the latest edition of BIB Notes. There is also, of course, the group's Studs and Duds, with the Giants' Hump Celebration entering the chat.

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins The Jones And Keefe Show on WEEI to discuss Marcelo Mayer's latest commercial acting performance, Chad Tracy's performance so far as Red Sox manager, and more!

Nick Martinez has had quite a career, going from Texas to Japan to San Diego to Cincinnati before finally landing with the Rays in Tampa Bay. Now the 35-year-old is drawing on all his experience to become one of the best starting pitchers in the young 2026 MLB season. Martinez joins Bradfo to explain how his journey shaped him and why all of a sudden he is being talked about as an American League...

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins Rich And Ken With Ted Johnson on WEEI to discuss Red Sox fans getting asked to leave over wearing brown bags over their heads, the Mike Trout to Red Sox rumors, who the Red Sox realistically could acquire, and more!

Bradfo catches up with Phillies Reliever Tanner Banks to discuss his current lot in life, his decision to shave his mustache, the words he has written inside of his hat on the mound, and more!