Baseball Isn’t Boring

Chris Sale updates Bradfo and the Boston Media on his MRI results, building up pain-free, and his return to throwing from 60 feet as he eyes a return to the Red Sox Rotation after his latest shoulder injury

While so many focus on the deal the Marlins made for Luis Arraez, another trade they made just before spring training has turned out to help shape their success as well: Acquiring now-closer A.J. Puk. Puk sits down with Bradfo to discuss what it was like to be dealt, lessons he learned from being taken No. 6 overall, and how he views what is going on in Oakland right now. It's a good talk with a g...

On the day the Yankees' Domingo German threw Major League Baseball's first perfect game since 2012, the other team in New York served as the focus of baseball thanks to their owner's pregame press conference. Bradfo turns to Tim Britton of The Athletic for a boots-on-the-ground view of the Mets' mess. What has happened? What will happen? Can it be fixed? Who is to blame? Britton and Bradfo break i...

With the Mets season in severe turmoil due to below average performance from players all across the roster, Mets Owner Steve Cohen took to the mic to address the future of the team, whether Buck Showalter and Billy Eppler's jobs are safe, and most importantly, where do they go from here?

In the latest round of 'Who Says No?' trade proposals, Gordo (@BosSportsGordo) and Sammy (@HebHammer94) once again bring the noise with a couple of doozies. The fake trades include Mets parting ways with Max Scherzer for a top prospect, while the White Sox finding a good fit for Lance Lynn. Who says no? You decide ...

On the latest Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, Kenley Jansen opened up about of the importance of Alex Cora addressing all of his former Dodgers who now find themselves on the Red Sox regarding the 2017 Astros cheating scandal. Jansen also explains how he views Rob Manfred's recent admission that perhaps the Astros players shouldn't have gotten immunity. To listen to the entire podcast, which also h...

Justin Turner isn't done playing yet, having served as one of the Red Sox' best players this season. But there is no doubt Turner is being viewed as potential big league manager, a notion that hasn't escaped his current skipper Alex Cora, who has taken the DH under his wing. Bradfo talks to both Cora and Turner about how they view the former Dodger's future after his playing days. Within the conve...

In his latest MLB Power Rankings, Producer Evan regresses back toward the mean with his Top 2 teams remaining the same, but with some noticeable turnover after his Top 5. This list is a great mixture of teams that have gained respect for sustained excellence and some teams that are slowly but surely starting to earn respect and turn the heads of players, coaches, reporters, and managers across the...

Bradfo catches up with White Sox starter Dylan Cease, who reflects on his journey while offering valuable advice to any player trying to find their path to the big leagues. There is also bonus Cease, with Bradfo offering a dramatic reading of the pitcher's poem.

Sometime baseball fans just need a break from their team, which would certainly seem to be the case for all those who follow the Mets these days. The highest payroll in baseball history has resulted in a 35-43 record. Not fun for those New York baseball followers. That's why Bradfo and comedian Kevin Gootee - host of the popular podcast "Gutting the Sacred Cow" - got together to identify the best...

Drafted by the Boston Red Sox with the 7th overall pick in the 2015 Draft, Andrew Benintendi has lived the life of a highly-touted young player and top prospect and the glory that comes with it, which in turn allows for many lessons to be learned and a brand new perspective on the game. The White Sox outfielder sits down with Bradfo to discuss the advice the 28-year-old would give to his 20-year-o...

Clint Frazier has squeezed in a lot of life lessons in just 28 years, going from No. 5 overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft, to centerpiece of a huge trade to the Yankees, to New York's next great hope for a superstar, to struggling big leaguer, and, now, voice for many young baseball players who will be dealing with adversity for the first time in their life. The White Sox outfielder sits down with...

A year ago, Bobby Dalbec was the Red Sox starting first baseman. But a year later, his existence has changed dramatically. Dalbec has found his way back to the majors after his call-up Friday, having dominated Triple-A, but comes back with a completely different mindset and perspective. Bradfo sits down with Dalbec for an honest and open conversation about his lot in life.

It's that time again, where Baseball Isn't Boring gambling expert Jonathan Papelbon makes you money. Pap joins Bradfo for an in-person podcast, this time giving his picks for division winners. Spoiler: He still really likes the Phillies. Listen and get rich.

The Sweeper. What is it? This has been a common question for many baseball fan who have been bombarded with this new term all season long. Did baseball all of sudden invent a new pitch? Well, Bradfo set out to find out. He sits down with student of the game, and longtime relief pitcher Richard Bleier, to debunk the myth that has become the Sweeper. You are finally going to get the what's what when...

In the conversation Dr. Richard Lehman had with Bradfo on the latest podcast - on which you can fully consume by click here - the pair talk about what is the next big thing we aren't talking about that baseball players will start doing to prevent injuries before they happen. Dr. Lehman doesn't disappoint, revealing a breakthrough treatment he has started implementing in the offseason that may just...

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is Draft Day again, this time it is NBA Draft Day, meaning that the MLB Draft is a mere 3 weeks away. Therefore, to further get you hyped for not only what might be going on in the mind of the executives across the NBA tonight, but also get you hyped on who the Red Sox might pick with the 14th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft... It is Chaim Bloom.

When trying to decipher what is going on with injuries in baseball there is nobody better to turn to than Dr. Richard Lehman, Director of the US Center for Sports Medicine in St. Louis. So that's exactly what Bradfo does. The conversation is a great one, with Dr. Lehman breaking down injuries and recovery expectations for both Jacob deGrom and Trevor Story, while giving a dose of reality when it c...

In the latest 'Who Says No?' podcast with Gordo (@BosSportsGordo) and Sammy (@HebHammer94) and Bradfo, the crew present two trades that offer the Texas Rangers the final piece of their already-successful puzzle. Some names that are thrown around? Daniel Bard. Jack Leiter. Jordan Hicks. They are some spicy fake trades.

There is a lot going on in baseball, but perhaps no story is hotter than that of the Cincinnati Reds, who have now won 10 in a row. And the guy on the Reds everyone is buzzing about is rookie Elly De La Cruz, who just happened to help the Reds in their latest win with a home run. Cincy is now 11-2 since De La Cruz's promotion. Bradfo sits down with Richard Jimenez, the man who led the charge in fi...

He is currently the Red Sox hitting coach, but he used to be the minor league hitting coordinator for the Minnesota Twins. That would be Pete Fatse. And one of those players Fatse helped coordinate back in 2019 was a guy named Luis Arraez, who just so happens to be making a run at .400. Fatse joins Bradfo to talk about what he saw in the hitter back in the minors and what makes him so good now.

Joey Votto would seem to have a pretty good shot at making the Hall of Fame, which is one of the reasons it's worth it to soak in every chance we get to see him play. But it seemed particularly fitting to recognize Votto today considering he is coming off a night in which he not only returned to action for the first time this season, but came up with a homer and go-ahead single for the red-hot Red...

Former National League batting champ Charlie Blackmon joins Bradfo to talk about exactly how difficult it is to ultimately become a big league baseball player, offering lessons he learned along the way. And within the conversation the pair talk about the incredible feats of Luis Arraez and what he's doing right now. To add to that conversation, Bradfo talks with Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse, w...

In the midst of Bradfo's sitdown with Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, another pitching great, David Cone, came by to catch Eck. Within the conversation Cone offered his perspective on what Eckersley meant to him as a player and as a broadcaster. To listen to the entire Eckersley podcast, click here.

In his latest MLB Power Rankings, Producer Evan spices things up again with four new teams in the Top 10. The list is full of clubs that nobody ever saw coming, including the absolutely red-hot Cincinnati Reds. Discuss among yourselves ...