Baseball Isn’t Boring

Zack Weiss has traveled a long road to his current spot in the Red Sox' bullpen. It's one that includes multiple organizations, being released, journeys to play in the Olympics and World Baseball Classic and a stint - not too long ago - as an excellent salesman at the clothing store Lululemon. It's a great story told by a fun personality, with Weiss sitting down with Bradfo to reflect on it all.

There's been a lot of buzz in baseball about what makes a good chief decision-maker, whether it's a general manager or president of baseball operations. Bradfo gets to the bottom of it with former Mets and Orioles GM Jim Duquette, who not only has insight from inside the front office but also via following the big leagues as a host on MLB Network Radio. What goes into making a trade? Which GMs are...

The Godfather Joe Kelly returns to discuss his upcoming event: The Joe Kelly Book Signing benefitting Warrior For Children in Upland, CA, with the offer of a lifetime for one or two lucky fans who buy their tickets to the event RIGHT NOW! This is one that you don't want to miss!

Just because you are a great baseball player doesn't mean you are great at managing life. That's what Jacob Turner - the ninth overall pick in the 2009 MLB Draft - came to realize. And it's also why Turner is now committed to helping athletes navigate their way through the pitfalls that come with major (and minor) league money. Whether it is an 18-year-old who just got an enormous signing bonus, a...

We are down to crunch-time in the MLB Power Rankings (regular season edition), with Producer Evan and Liam 'Skiff' Skiffington locking in on their best of the best. The guys join Bradfo once again to identify Evan's hatred of the Phillies, Skiff's (relative) love for the Rangers, and the argument about how the Top 3 should actually shake out. With one week to go, it's getting spicy.

We are all trying to identify which teams are primed to make the ultimate push to the World Series, along the lines of what the Phillies managed a year ago. Well, Rockies analyst and MLB Network Radio host Ryan Spilborgh was part of one of the most historic late-season runs in MLB history when the 2007 Rockies won 21 of 22 games before reaching the World Series. Bradfo catches up with Spilborgh to...

How much should a team invest in its bullpen? In this world of baseball it has become a tricky conversation. Bradfo sits down with Chris Martin to discuss how he views the approaches and the importance of investing into guys like himself and a closer such as Kenley Jansen. The red-hot Red Sox reliever also talks about his evolution as a pitcher, giving a great example of the pitfalls of weird auto...

We have celebrations and champagne. The Dodgers. The Orioles. The Rays. There were speeches and this podcast give you a few of them. But there is also another conversation on in these final days of the regular season: Who are the best executives to run a team going forward? Bradfo is joined by Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe to pick the chief decision-makers they feel would be best to fill a...

Major League Baseball has been in a fight for its life for a few years now when it comes to lowering its demographic and getting eyeballs on its product. That's where the evolution of its social media campaign comes in. Bradfo turns to Makayla Perkins (@MakaylaEPerkins_, the Director of Social Media for PHNX Sports to get the what's what when it comes to where baseball is at and where it is going....

With the Braves clinching the National League West, it seems like a good time to resurface the lengthy conversation Bradfo had with Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos prior to the 2023 season. The podcast offers great insight into exactly how Anthopoulos has gone about building one of the most envied franchises in baseball.

The Blue Jays are hanging on as an postseason contender, with their most recent obstacle coming in the form of a weekend series with the Red Sox. It's why Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker of Sportsnet 590 in Toronto turn to Bradfo to talk Chaim Bloom, Red Sox chaos and what the Jays chances the rest of the way look like.

Player awards. Standings. Bets. They are all sorting themselves out with just a couple of weeks to go. But there is always some conversation to be had thanks to our friends at FanDuel. In this case, it's the wild American League East race between the Rays and the Orioles. On the latest Betting Isn't Boring segment, Bradfo gives his take on where you should put your money when it coms to the Showdo...

There was big news Thursday when the Red Sox decided to move on from their Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom. When big news breaks, Baseball Isn't Boring is on it. Bradfo summons the Who Says No guys - Gordo, Sammy and Coop - to take a deep dive into everything involving the Bloom departure. It's the best way to get your head around the latest front office bombshell.

Bradfo joined Mike Ferrin and Jim Duquette on MLB Network Radio just moments after the news came down that Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom had been fired by Boston. He breaks down the press conference by team president Sam Kennedy, while offering insight into why the move was made.

Chaim Bloom has officially been fired by the Red Sox so we bring you the Press Conference where Red Sox President Sam Kennedy addresses the firing and what the Red Sox will look for in their next Head of Baseball Operations

Gerrit Cole might be the best pitcher in baseball this season. It's why the Yankees starter is the perfect guy to reflect on what pitching in the major leagues has been like this season. Bradfo sit down with Cole to get his thoughts on how the world of baseball has changed over the last few months, with some incredible insight into a subtle reason why hitters might have an unexpected advantage. If...

Bradfo catches up with Ceddanne Rafaela to reflect on his home run history from his first home run in little league to his first home run in the MLB

Tuesday night for the first time since 2019 Matt Bowman pitched in a major league game. The Yankees reliever has had quite the journey, starting with Princeton, evolving into the life of a Rule 5 Draft, and then missing a significant amount of time due to injury only to all land on the Fenway Park mound this week. Bowman has had the experiences and time to take an in-depth look into how baseball i...

The Mets fans were elated. The media was scurrying. And the organization was surely letting off a wry smile. They got their guy. It has surfaced that David Stearns will become the new President of Baseball Operations for the Mets. So what does it all mean? Bradfo turns to Tim Britton of The Athletic for all the what's what when it comes to this huge bit of news. To clearly understand how important...

Producer Evan joins Bradfo to give his INSTANT REACTION to the latest Passan Bomb saying that David Stearns has agreed to become the new President of Baseball Operations for the New York Mets! Spoiler Alert: He is HYPED!

Nick Robertson - a seventh-round pick in 2019 - was having a decent career path, making nine appearances this season with the Dodgers before being traded to the Red Sox for Kiké Hernandez. But then, about a week before leaving LA, he discovered a new pitch and it has put his presence in a whole new light. The current member of the Red Sox big league club sits down with Bradfo to break down the sto...

Sean Casey went from studio analyst/podcaster to Yankees hitting coach overnight just about two months ago. So, now, it's time to reflect on the wild ride. Casey sits down with Bradfo to explain how his new existence came about, how he is handling the ups and down and his unbelievable comparison when it comes to Yankees phenom Jasson Dominguez. Casey is always entertaining, as his latest appearanc...

Prior to his team's series opener against the Red Sox, Yankees manager Aaron Boone met with the media to offer his perspective on the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, while also offering insight into injured rookie Jasson Dominguez and newly-recalled outfielder Estevan Florial.

With the news breaking that James Paxton will miss the rest of the season due to knee inflammation, Bradfo caught up with James to hear directly from the source what exactly happened...

Not only were the Cubs able to call up their No. 1 prospect - Pete Crow-Armstrong - but they also cracked the Top 10 of the MLB Power Rankings from Liam 'Skiff' Skiffington. Go, Cubs, go! And that's just the start of the spirited conversation, which includes, of course, the debate of who is actually the best team in baseball. This was one the guys didn't agree on.