Baseball Isn’t Boring

The impactful stories of the 2025 MLB baseball season aren't always those who are smothered in success. Take Nolan Jones, for instance. A star on the rise with the Rockies, the outfielder was dealt to the team he came up with, the Guardians, just before the start of the regular season. It raised doubts. It allowed for uncertainty. And it has resulted in a very uneven season for Jones. Nolan sits d...

What starter threw the most pitches in one game this season? That would be Cleveland's Gavin Williams. The Guardians' hurler sits down with Bradfo to reflect on that almost-no-hitter against the Mets and what it felt like in the hours and days after. The guys also discussed his 2021 Draft class and the lessons he has learned since being taken in the first round.

The Pearl Jam debate. A podcast host's style choices. The art of celebrating a walk-off. And, of course, what lies ahead for one of the top prospects in all of baseball. All of it is discussed in another meeting of the minds - and generations - involving Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer and Bradfo. It's always a good time when these two sit down for a convo.

Red Sox Outfielder Roman Anthony addressed the Boston media to discuss his oblique injury, when he felt it come on and how long he will likely miss

Bradfo catches up with Red Sox Pitcher Lucas Giolito discusses how he approaches team picture day, what he would change about it, and more!

Red Sox video coordinator Mike Brenly returns to the podcast, this time to break down how he managed to identify that Trevor Story's home run - the shortest homer of the season - actually went off Jhonkensy Noel's glove and off the Fenway Park right field foul pole.

The critically acclaimed author Jane Leavy has a new book coming out, and it is right in the Baseball Isn't Boring wheelhouse. The title: 'Make Me The Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong With Baseball And How To Fix It.' Jane and Bradfo have an unforgettable meeting of the minds when it comes to the state of baseball and how the game might be improved/saved. It's the kind of conversation all those w...

Bradfo catches up with Pirates GM Ben Cherington to discuss how the Pirates discovered Konnor Griffin prior to the draft and his quick ascension through their system in his first full season in pro ball

How is Aroldis Chapman doing what he is doing? The closer's excellence has everybody scrambling for answers. Appearing on Rob Friedman's podcast (Pitching Ninja), ESPN's Buster Olney explained it all started with an interaction between Connor Wong and Chapman. Bradfo went to the person in the middle of the story, Wong, to get his perspective on exactly what happened, and is happening, when it come...

Ben Cherington has seen a lot as a baseball executive, having won a World Series as the general manager of the Red Sox, while currently attempting to rebuild the Pirates as the chief decision-maker in that organization. Between the lessons learned, the stories that can now be told, and the perspective about the challenges (and players) that await, it seemed like a perfect time for Bradfo to sit do...

It's always a good time to hear the excitement of a rookie being called up to the big leagues for the first time. But top Reds prospect Sal Stewart took it to another level when addressing the media before his MLB debut. In his introductory press conference, the former first-round pick offered the kind of enthusiasm and excitement that feeds baseball fans everywhere.

At the age of 37, closer Aroldis Chapman is having a historic year for the Red Sox. It's the reason why the team has committed to a contract extension for Chapman. The reliever and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow met with the media to detail how the deal came about and why the commitment became a priority.

Tanner Banks has distinguished himself as a key piece of the Phillies' postseason puzzle, and it's not just because of the lefty reliever's signature next-level mustache. The 32-year-old Banks, who made his big league debut in 2022, has broken out as one of the game's most reliable southpaw relief pitchers, 11 years after being drafted in the 18th round. Bradfo sits down with Banks to talk about h...

Not only did Pirates rookie Cam Devanney make his MLB debut Sunday, but he did in the ballpark he grew up going to the games at - Fenway Park. The New Hampshire native reflected on the experience with Bradfo, offering insight into a path that took him from a Northeast high schooler to an Elon University star to a six-year minor leaguer. It was a moment that needed to be captured.

In an attempt to keep the buzz going when it comes to Red Sox rookie phenom pitcher Payton Tolle, Bradfo and the Play Tessie guys (Gordo, Sammy and Pat) are joined on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show by resident dream maker/Boston farm director Brian Abraham to talk all things Tolle.

One of the game's top pitching prospects, Bubba Chandler, has found his way to the Pittsburgh Pirates and is doing alright for himself. But what has the experience been like, and how has he been able to draw on his previous existence as a two-way player for this early success? Bubba sits down with Bradfo to discuss all of it in a revealing conversation that educates, entertains and informs.

Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher Payton Tolle went head-to-head with Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes in his MLB debut and more than held his own. Tolle struck out eight while leaving the mound with one out in the sixth inning with his team carrying a 2-0 lead. After the game, Tolle was about as genuine and enthusiastic as you'll find in a postgame press conference. Bradfo was there for the reflection.

Walker Buehler has been released by the Red Sox to create room on the roster for Payton Tolle's addition and debut. Bradfo was there to catch Craig Breslow's remarks about Buehler's release and why he decided to release him instead of designating him for an assignment

Bradfo catches up with BIB Producer Evan to get the lay of the land in his latest Power Rankings which sees the Red Sox crack into the Top 5 for the first time this season

It's a big day in Major League Baseball, with two of the top pitching prospects in the game - Boston's Payton Tolle and Jonah Tong of the Mets - making their MLB debuts. So we respect the moment by giving you Bradfo's sitdown with Tolle from just a few weeks ago. To top it off, Producer Evan is back with another Power Rankings, this time buying what his Mets are selling thanks to the likes of anot...

It has seemingly worked out pretty well for Bubba Chandler. The top Pirates prospects has excelled in his two appearances since being called up to the majors, not allowing a run over eight innings. Bradfo caught up with Chandler in spring training to talk about his decision to abandon the dream of becoming the next Shohei Ohtani as a two-way player and solely focus on pitching.

Maybe the most important addition to any roster to date this season has been the Mets' promotion of starting pitcher Nolan McLean, who is off to a historic start. So, how did they know he was ready? Bradfo catches up with Syracuse Mets manager Dick Scott to get insight into the decisions to promote both McLean and fellow starter Jonah Tong. The guys also take a deep dive into how we should view th...

Bradfo catches up with former Blue Jays GM and Mets exec J.P. Ricciardi to get his take on some the top prospects in baseball that he's scouted when they've come in to face the Worcester Red Sox including the likes of Justin Crawford, Drew Gilbert, & Payton Tolle

Bradfo sits down with longtime MLB reliever Adam Ottavino to discuss the keys to staying healthy during the stretch run, the anomaly that is Nate Eovaldi, and more

Six years ago, teams could still wheel and deal their way to the postseason thanks to the waiver trade deadline, a period in August where trades could still be made. However, that all changed after 2019, eliminating the transactional fun that occurred after July 31. Bradfo catches up with former Blue Jays GM and Mets exec J.P. Ricciardi to reflect on that dynamic, telling some awesome stories alon...