Baseball Isn’t Boring

Josh Byrnes has experienced plenty in Major League Baseball. Two stints as general manager, in San Diego and Arizona, after serving as Theo Epstein's right-hand man when breaking the Curse in Boston. And, for the past 11 seasons, Josh has been an integral part of the Dodgers' success. Now he has his next challenge: Serving as GM for the Colorado Rockies. Byrnes joins Bradfo to reflect on his journ...

The Blue Jays have struck again, this time winning the bidding war for third baseman Kazuma Okamoto via a four-year, $60 million deal. It's another example that between money and perception, Toronto is one of baseball's most desirable landing spots for free agents. So, what does it all mean for both the Blue Jays and the rest of the MLB offseason? Bradfo breaks it a down, analyzing Okamoto's fit w...

Amir Garrett is evolving. The 33-year-old pitcher joins Bradfo to look back at lessons learned over his seven-year big league career, defining moments along the way, and how he is preparing to get his next chance in Major League Baseball. It's a fascinating look at a pitcher who has seen a lot and is ready to see a whole lot more.

With the signing of Tatsuya Imai to a contract half of what many projected, it got Bradfo thinking: Maybe teams are innovative enough to wait out the free agent market? Or, this is a perfect time to be aggressive while every other team is slow-playing free agency. He joins Chris Scheim on WEEI to talk about the state of free agency and what we should expect going forward.

It's that time of year, where players post videos of themselves all over social media to hype their fan bases and set the stage for the familiar refrain: 'I'm in the best shape of my life.' Well, we want to bring the baseball world together on this narrative. Bradfo is joined by Alex 'Newsletter Wiggz' Wiggetman to talk about the BIB campaign that allows everyone and anyone to be part of the 'Base...

Another top free agent has come off the board with Houston agreeing to a three-year, $54 million deal for Tatsuya Imai, that includes opt-outs after each season. So, what should we make of it? Bradfo has an instant reaction, which incorporates how we should view this offseason's starting pitching market. Spoiler: Finding big deals might be hard to come by this Hot Stove season.

For a fourth straight year, the podcast is ringing in the flipping of the calendar with a New Year's Bash featuring Courtney Finnicum ('Pitch and Moan') and Bradfo. The duo reflects on 2025 while surfacing a few wishful thoughts for 2026. There is also, of course, a guide to how one should go about celebrating the big beginning of the new year. It's always a good time, and this is no exception.

2025 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, continuing at Episode #1 where Bradfo was joined by Red Sox Legend Dustin Pedroia to discuss his favorite trash talking story, his case to make the MLB Hall Of Fame, and much more!

Anthony Kay has had quite a baseball journey, living the life as a first-round pick with the Mets before being dealt at the 2019 trade deadline to Toronto. After a few years with the Blue Jays, the pitcher had stints with the Cubs and again in the Mets organization before taking his talents to Japan. It was overseas that Kay saw his career take off, leading to a newly signed, two-year deal with th...

2025 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, continuing at Episode #2 where Bradfo was joined by Red Sox Starter Payton Tolle to discuss his experience playing for the Red Sox in 2025, his funniest moments from the season, and much mor...

Pete Frates was a very, very good Div. 1 baseball player at Boston College. A captain for the Eagles, as a matter of fact. For a long time, baseball was what helped define him. But this baseball player has come to represent so much more than just the game that he loved. Frates, who passed away in 2019 after a battle with ALS, was the impetus for one of the most impactful fundraising campaigns in h...

Lucas Giolito made his triumphant return to the podcast to talk about a lot of things, including where baseball stands regarding a very sensitive subject - gambling. The free agent pitcher tackles the topic of what MLB can do to help the threats and dangers that come with the growing world of sports betting, and if any of it should be included in the upcoming labor negotiations. There is also a br...

2025 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, continuing at Episode #3 where Bradfo was joined by the Godfather Joe Kelly to discuss him getting assaulting at a Youth Baseball tournament, and much more!

There have been so many excellent, insightful and entertaining guests on our podcast throughout 2026, so picking the one that should win the BIB Guest of the Year was near impossible. We gave it a shot. The winner? Lucas Giolito. The free agent pitcher reunites with Bradfo to accept the award while going on for another fantastic conversation. There is updates regarding his free agency, his new pit...

Fresh off Arizona manager Torey Lovullo's explanation of how he has evolved in his approach to Zoom recruitment pitches during the offseason, Bradfo has a similar conversation with Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Cora reflects on how he has approached the process, including the one time he wore a tie. The guys also discuss how Cora views Wilyer Abreu as his best shape-of-their-life candidate. To listen...

2025 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, continuing at Episode #4 where Bradfo was joined by MLB Network Radio Star Cole Tucker to discuss his MLB career, his drumming debut, teaching his kid about music, and much more!

2025 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, continuing at Episode #5 where Bradfo was joined by former Red Sox Starter Lucas Giolito to discuss the Rafael Devers situation, signing Alex Bregman, his thoughts on Severance, and much mor...

Yes, the Hot Stove Season has once again been a slow-burn, as Alex Cora reflected on in his most recent appearance on the podcast. But there has been some action, with the Red Sox's trade for Willson Contreras being one of the highlights. Cora joined Bradfo to reflect on the Sox's pursuit of Contreras and what his addition means. To listen to the entire podcast with Cora, click here.

2025 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, continuing at Episode #6 where Bradfo was joined by Courtney Finnicum & Marlins Closer Tyler Phillips to discuss his INSANE face-punching routine coming in from the bullpen, his journey...

Alex Cora has returned to the podcast, and it is at a perfect time. Not only is the Red Sox manager offering insight into his team's latest signing, first baseman Willson Contreras, but he is taking a deep dive into his own evolution as a big league manager. In the lengthy conversation with Bradfo, Cora also gets into big-picture topics, such as his view of how the front office operates in the off...

2025 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, continuing at Episode #7 where Bradfo was joined by Tigers Reliever Kenley Jansen to discuss his signing with the Angels, his heart breaking story of his mom's passing, and much more!

It's time for the two guys who represent the straws that stir this BIB drink, Bradfo and Producer Evan, to reflect, appreciate and look forward as we all celebrate the holiday season. There is talk of misguided presents, Mets' wishful thinking, reflection on some monumental moments throughout the last 12 months, and a whole bunch of appreciation. Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us a...

Our guy Joe Kelly is back on the podcast, making it clear that he is done with playing baseball. But that, as he points out, does not mean he is retiring. The Godfather explains his very pointed (and somewhat controversial) view on baseball players and athletes saying they are retiring. To listen to the entire conversation with Bradfo and Joe, click here.

2025 has been an amazing year in the sport of baseball and on the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast. Therefore, it's time to reflect on this great year by having Producer Evan give his Top 10 Episodes of the Year, continuing at Episode #8 where Bradfo was joined by White Sox Reliever Mike Vasil to discuss his selection in the Rule 5 Draft by the Rays, how he found out that he was on the move, and much...

Bradfo is helping man the morning shift on WEEI, teaming up with Ken Laird to talk all things Red Sox. The guys are responding to Craig Breslow's comments from the night before as they try to figure out precisely what the team's plan is now that Willson Contreras is in the fold.