Baseball Isn’t Boring

Will Sammon covers the Mets along with Tim Britton for The Athletic. These days, he is in the middle of some of the biggest conversations and stories baseball has to offer. So, how did he get here and what does he think of the whole scene? Bradfo sits down with Will to talk about his unique path, the ins and outs when it comes to covering the Mets, and, of course, thoughts on what is going on in r...

Do the Red Sox have a chance at Juan Soto? Who should be viewed as the favorite? Can the lure of Dunedin lure the free agent to Toronto? Why do the Yankees possibly have the upper-hand? All these questions and more are answered in the latest Juan Soto Vibe Check, with Jonathan Papelbon returning to the podcast to give his somewhat controversial takes, with Bradfo once again steering the ship.

If you're offered a qualifying offer in Major League Baseball, you know you're doing something right. That was a reminder Nick Martinez got when the Reds extended their commitment of over $21 million for the 2025 season this offseason. Martinez joins Bradfo to reflect on a journey that started with four years with the Rangers before spending another four in Japan. He ultimately reinvented himself...

We're back with an other midday Juan Soto vibe check, with Bradfo being joined by Producer Evan and Gordo (Play Tessie) to react to the day's Soto news. Along with updating their odds for each team to secure the outfielder, the guys react to Andy Martino's report that there is a perception that the Blue Jays might end up being the highest bidder ... and that all the teams' are on information lockd...

Johnny DiPuglia has made quite a mark in baseball over his time as a scout, playing huge roles in the signing a myriad of future All-Stars out of Latin America. But one of DiPuglia's signees stands out from the rest - Juan Soto. Bradfo catches up with Johnny to reflect on the path that led Soto to the Nationals in 2015 and how he was viewed leading up to the $1.5 million commitment from the Nation...

The waiting is the hardest part - at least for those fans in New York, Boston, Los Angeles and Toronto. Bradfo is joined by Gordo (Play Tessie) to talk one thing and one thing only: Juan Soto and the vibes that are circulating regarding his landing spot. The guys power rank the suitors' desperation and the fan bases' lunacy when it comes to calling Soto their own. While you wait ... listen.

Within the lengthy conversation Bradfo conducted with former Mets GM Jared Porter - who was partaking in his first interview since being let go by the Mets four years ago - there is some valuable perspective on mental health and lessons Porter learned on the subject. Jared goes on to explain how he wants to help others after going through his challenges, explaining a plan to relay some helpful lif...

As part of Bradfo's lengthy conversation with Jared Porter, the former Mets GM explained some valuable lessons he learned about himself and others after being fired by New York. There was plenty of self-reflection, but also the realization of where a lot of his behaviors were coming from. The experiences has allowed Porter to not only help himself, but find ways to try and make others both in and...

We haven't heard from Jared Porter publicly since his dismissal as the Mets' GM on Jan. 19, 2021 ... until now. Porter joins Bradfo on the podcast for an important conversation regarding some important topics. Jared reflects on the transgression involving explicit texts to a reporter in 2016 that led to his firing from New York, while opening up about his mindset in the years after. Porter details...

As family and friends gather for their Thanksgiving dinner get-togethers, it is worth the time to get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the best family dinner scenes in modern movie history - the gathering seen in the comedy 'The Heat'. Friend of Baseball Isn't Boring Nate Corddry joins Bradfo to give a behind-the-scenes look at the dinner - attended by the likes of Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCart...

With all the news percolating about Juan Soto and what team he is going to choose, we bring back Bradfo's conversation with David Ortiz about his protege. Ortiz explains why Soto is the perfect centerpiece for any organization (but particularly the Red Sox) while also detailing his relationship with Soto and his family.

It's a day to give thanks, and there is nobody we can think of who can relay the message of thanks better than Daniel Bard. The relief pitcher joins Bradfo once again, this time to reflect on his memorable ups and downs that came with one of baseball's most remarkable comebacks and relay the thanks that each of those memories deserve. The success. The failures. The perspective. The success again....

When it comes to passion for his craft and the game he is broadcasting, there is nobody better in the baseball broadcasting business than Dave Sims. Dave joins Bradfo to talk about his new job as radio broadcaster for the Yankees. What was his reaction? What differences will he be facing? How did his baseball fandom lead him to this point? It's the kind of conversation that will make you want base...

Front offices are currently in the middle of heated debates regarding whether or not to trade away their top prospects in order to find cornerstone players for the 2025 season. It's one of the toughest choices a chief decision-maker can make. Seattle GM Justin Hollander - whose team executed such a deal to get Luis Castillo - joins Bradfo to explain the mindset that goes into making these sort of...

One of the first free agent signings of this offseason jumps on the podcast, with relief pitcher Justin Wilson joining Bradfo and Gordo (Play Tessie) to talk about the decision to sign with the Red Sox so early in the Hot Stove season. The veteran lefty explains the Sox' approach toward courting Wilson, why he is optimistic heading into 2025 and his take on why pitchers are getting injured. There...

Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech is the latest member of the Dodgers to offer a behind the scenes look at what transpired in that fateful Game 5 of the World Series, while also reflecting on how far he has come. To listen to the entire conversation between Bradfo and Kopech, click here.

As part of a longer conversation with Arizona manager Torey Lovullo, the subject of how this year's postseason might have differed from the run the Diamondbacks went on a year ago. Lovullo joins Bradfo and offers his analysis on what should be prioritized for teams heading through October. He also classifies a moment from Bradfo's Boston Marathon experience as a Top 10 experience during Lovullo's...

First he was traded from the worst team to the best team. Then he played a key role in winning a World Series. He proceeded to follow up a championship parade by shaving a nine-month beard and then going on a honeymoon to St. Lucia. Yes, life is good for Michael Kopech. The Dodgers reliever joined Bradfo once again, offering fascinating insight and perspective to a sometimes rocky, yet ultimately...

What is it like to be singled out on a nationally-televised NFL game just for sitting in the middle of the crowd at a Buffalo Bills' games? Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo explained when returning to the podcast. But there is more. Lovullo reflects on his team's season and how close the Diamondbacks came to accomplishing their postseason goal. There is also a reflection on what was to b...

Throwing 100 mph is the top of the mountain for many pitchers, a fact Josh Gessner is highlighting in the two-year journey he has just set out on. An Australian who has played in the minors with both the Phillies and Rangers, Gessner has started a project in which he is unlocking the key to throwing triple-digits. The 24-year-old is documenting each step of his quest on social media (IG: @JoshGess...

David Ortiz is back on the podcast, this time checking in from his annual Celebrity Golf Event that helps raise money for children in the need of heart surgery. (To donate to the cause, please click here: https://one.bidpal.net/weekendwithpapi2024/browse/all.) Bradfo is reunited with the Hall of Famer once again, this time to talk about his recruitment of Juan Soto. When did he start believing the...

Bradfo is back with the WEEI Afternoon Show, hosted by Christian Arcand and Andy Hart, this time to try and make sense of the Red Sox' perceived about-face when it comes to spending money. While the guys try and pick through the organization's current comments, and this ownership's history, most of the talk comes back to if acquiring Juan Soto is actually a reality.

What was it like in the Dodgers' dugout during that final World Series game? How did Dave Roberts juggle the chaos leading up to the season's final out? How hurt were certain guys on the world champs? Which manager does Ryan Brasier get confused for constantly? Who got hit in the head with a beer can during the championship parade? All those questions and more are answered by Dodgers reliever Ryan...

David Hess was living the life of up-and-coming major league pitcher until his life took an unfortunate turn for the worse in 2021 - a cancer diagnosis. Since then Hess has staged an up and down battle against the disease, culminating in some very good news over just the last few days. Hess joins Bradfo to talk about the inspirational story, the lessons that came with it and how he views potential...

With teams deciding which minor leaguers they are willing to expose to the Rule 5 Draft in early December, it is a good time to hear from one player who might be living that life - Mets pitching prospect Mike Vasil. Vasil spent the entire season in Triple-A in 2024 after going to the Futures Game the year before. It is a worthy exercise considering players like Vasil often ultimately made a differ...