Baseball Isn’t Boring

It's time to take a breath from the trade deadline conversation and listen to a great conversation between Julian McWilliams (CBS Sports) and Dodgers sideline Kirsten Watson. Kirsten is fantastic in taking us inside the life of someone in her world, offering insight and perspective most aren't aware of. Bradfo also brings us a taste of trade deadline talk by catching up with someone who has lived...

Certain players elicit certain emotions and memories. Shohei Ohtani is at the top of that list. Bradfo gets a chance to sit down with Red Sox reliever Chris Murphy less than 24 hours after he secured a tent-pole moment in his young career by striking out Ohtani in a key spot Friday night. Considering how far Murphy has come after undergoing Tommy John surgery, the significance of the at-bat wasn't...

Bradfo is joined once again by the Play Tessie guys, Gordo and Sammy, to jump on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show. This time, the guys are taking a deep dive into all things trade deadline, while also getting to hear Bradfo's exclusive conversation with Red Sox owner John Henry.

It seemed like a perfect time to resurface Nick Kurtz's sit-down interview with Bella Geskos before the 2024 MLB Draft. Why? Well, Kurtz just made history with one of the best offensive performances in a game of all time, hitting four home runs, scoring six runs, and notching 19 total bases. The interview offers insight into one of baseball's rising stars.

This is a story (and podcast) about how one video game would have an impact on the growth of the great game of baseball. 'MLB the Show' media strategist Collin Moore joins Bradfo to discuss the unique place 'MLB the Show' has in the game, including how actual big leaguers are not only forming a bond with the game, but the people who make it. It's a game that reminds people, including major leaguer...

Red Sox Pitcher Walker Buehler met with the media at Fenway Park to discuss reuniting with his former Dodger teammates, getting his World Series ring, and much more!

MLB Pipeline has updated their Top 100 prospects list with the graduation of Roman Anthony and the new top prospect in baseball is none other than Konnor Griffin. Bradfo caught up with the Pirates top prospect to discuss how he's adjusting to the top prospect life and following the path of Paul Skenes to become the next Pittsburgh great

The trade deadline has begun, and so have the conversations regarding how each move will impact each team. Seattle president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto once again got ahead of the market with a deal for Josh Naylor, making this podcast even more timely. Phillies reliever Matt Strahm returns to join Bradfo for a discussion about the dynamics of clubhouses and the trade deadline - the good,...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing Bradfo's takeaways from the crazy Red Sox-Phillies series, if he would trade Jarren Duran for Dylan Cease, what else he sees the Red Sox looking into at the trade deadline, and much more!

Just as was the case two years ago when Dylan Cease was the talk of the trade deadline, the pitcher has found himself back in late July trade rumors. It's a great time to resurface the conversation Bradfo had with him in June, which includes how the pitcher has approached his contract year. Get to know Dylan ... He might be coming to your city sooner than you think.

Whether it's because of this podcast or just because you pay attention to the great game of baseball, you probably know Daniel Bard's unbelievable story by now. Dominant reliever suddenly comes down with the Yips. Toiled in the minors for five years before finally retiring. Reemerges two years later to have an out-of-nowhere spectacular comeback with the Rockies. And now he has retired again. The...

The top prospect in baseball, Roman Anthony, is back talking with Bradfo, this time for a quick conversation about his experiences with the trade deadline and other instances in his baseball career where he has to fight through struggles.

We at Baseball Isn't Boring always love to be inspired, which is why it's always a good time when we get a chance to roll out podcasts like this one: The inspirational stories of 45-year-old Rich Hill and a player 20 years his junior, Otto Kemp. Bradfo catches up with a teammate of Hill from last season, Red Sox reliever Brennan Bernardino, to get some insight into the importance of having Hill ar...

Rich Hill is officially back! The 45-year-old lefty is once again a major leaguer, getting a start with the Kansas City Royals in Chicago. It's a perfect time for us to resurface the conversation Rich had with Bradfo back when he initially agreed to terms with the Royals in late May. You probably know Rich Hill by now, but just in case you don't, this is the podcast for you.

Phillies First Round Pick Gage Wood met with the media at Citizens Bank Park to discuss getting drafted by the Phillies, the potential for him to move quick through the system, his pitches, and much more!

With the news that David Robertson was once again going to be joining the Phillies organization, the reliever and team president Dave Dombrowski met with the media at Citizens Bank Park to discuss how the deal went down and the vision for Robertson moving forward

Julian McWilliams (CBS Sports) and Bradfo are launching you into the final few days of the trade deadline by identifying the most important teams to pay attention to heading into the final days of the pivotal month. The guys state the case for which clubs deserve the most focus when it comes to wheeling and dealing.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred visited Philadelphia to meet with both the Phillies and Red Sox, addressing any questions the players from either team might have. Lucas Giolito managed to get a one-on-one audience with Manfred, passing along his concerns regarding how out of control the gambling-induced threats toward players have become. Giolito discussed the problem with Bradfo, detailing his conve...

Bradfo sits down with Tigers All Star Utility Man Zach McKinstry to discuss his experiences getting traded, why the Tigers were the perfect landing spot for him, and much more!

On this BIB Vault, one of our favorite chief decision-makers - and a believer in the power of Baseball Isn't Boring - Arizona president of baseball operations Mike Hazen is back, and back at at perfect time. Hazen is joined by Bradfo to discuss the Diamondbacks' approach in these final days before the trade deadline, offering insight into his organization's thinking with so much on the line. There...

It's one of the most fascinating times to dissect and examine minor league prospects, with the MLB Draft having just taken place and the trade deadline around the corner. There is nobody better to help us navigate this unique landscape than Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline. Sam joins Bradfo once again, this time to take a good look at the minor leaguers who were dealt at last year's deadline, and who a...

Bradfo is diving head-first into the trade deadline talk on the latest Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, joining Gordo (Play Tessie) to analyze, dissect, and pound the table for a flurry of names that could be attainable answers for the Red Sox's problems.

Everybody is talking about Joe Ryan. Why? He is one of the best starting pitchers in the American League, and plenty of contending teams would love to acquire him from the Minnesota Twins. But we at Baseball Isn't Boring were ahead of the curve when it comes to our admiration of Ryan, identifying him as a Cy Young candidate way back in spring training. Bradfo gets a chance to once again sit down w...

Bradfo is back with another Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, joined once again by Gordo (Play Tessie) and Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham. Not only does Abraham offer the guys fantastic information on some of the key players in his organization's minor league system (Kristian Campbell, Payton Tolle, etc.), but he offers the what's what when it comes to the role executives in his position play...

David Wright's No. 5 was retired Saturday at Citi Field, which offered the opportunity to reflect on a career with the Mets that allowed for some remarkable memories. Wright sat down with the media before his honor to talk about the path that led him to this honor.