Baseball Isn’t Boring

A lot of baseball players are going to be making tough decisions in the next couple of months with free agency ready to kick in five days after the conclusion of the World Series. It's why it is a good time to hear from someone who went through the process last offseason, Rangers pitcher Andrew Heaney, who inked a free agent deal with Texas. Heaney joins Bradfo to reflect on why he picked the Rang...

Producer Evan hops on the pod to give his list of the Top 5 Free Agents who've made themselves the most money with their performances this postseason and it's safe to say that the DBacks, Phillies and Rangers are going to have to pony up to keep these guys on their rosters

Mike Hazen has already come on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast this postseason. And now he is back. Why? Mainly because he loves the conversation, but also due to his superstitions. Hazen joins Bradfo once again to talk through how he goes about these days while living the life of a very, very superstitious general manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks. There is also a very spicy "retirement" wage...

The World Series brings out all the stars ... and the stars' opinions. A perfect example was the presence of Pedro Martinez at Game 2 of Fall Classic. The Hall of Famer took a few minutes to express his strong desire to put Shohei Ohtani in the same uniform Martinez won a world championship in -- that of the Red Sox. Pedro talks why Ohtani is a perfect fit for Boston and why the game - and the Red...

What a Game 1 of the World Series! And, of course, the two names that jump off the page when it comes to identifying the heroes of the Rangers' win were Corey Seager - who tied the game in the ninth inning - and Adolis Garcia, the owner of the game-winning homer. The man who brought both players to Texas, former Rangers President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels, joined Bradfo to discuss the pat...

 Step into the dugout with  Liam Skiffington  & legendary MLB coach John McLaren as he shares the inside scoop on his illustrious career that spans four decades, from his time alongside iconic managers Don Zimmer and Lou Pinella to his exciting new role as the manager of the Dubai Wolves in Baseball United's league.

Bradfo joins Jones and Mego with Arcand on WEEI to discuss if Craig Breslow was a good hire for the Red Sox live from outside AT&T Stadium

In among all the players being interviewed at media availability for the World Series, perhaps the most insightful was Arizona outfielder Tommy Pham. Bradfo joined Pham as he talked about why some teams (the Dodgers) consistently win, what he has learned from his stops with other organizations, how hard it is to be traded and the controversy around statements he made about the Mets' position playe...

Through all the testimonies and analysis regarding the Red Sox' new Chief Baseball Officer, Craig Breslow, you aren't going to find a more detailed account of the former pitcher's journey than the one Bob Baratta's on this podcast. Breslow's longtime agent joins Bradfo to chronicle the current Sox boss' path from Yale -where he was a teammate to both Florida governor Ron DeSantis and current Oriol...

Bradfo is joined by former MLB Umpire Jim Joyce to address the behind-the-scenes interworkings of being assigned to umpire the Fall Classic

Former Rangers President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels joins Bradfo on the eve of the World Series, offering up a revealing conversation about how he is viewing his former team, how many of the key pieces of the Rangers' roster came about, and his explanation for declining to be interviewed for the Red Sox' front office job. It's open. It's honest. It's insightful. It's a perfect way to head...

Bradfo is joined by former Red Sox Catcher and teammate of the Rangers postseason hero Nate Eovaldi, Kevin Plawecki to discuss what separates him from other pitchers he has worked with

CT (Christopher Troye) is back for another edition of 'Troye Story: Life in the Arizona Fall League', this time joining Bradfo for another round of lessons learned while playing for the Glendale Desert Dogs. The guys talk Halloween costumes, reaching full muscle capacity, the league's best of the best and how The Pilarski Method is about to sweep the nation. As always, it's a good time with plenty...

With the Phillies' Game 7 loss to the Diamondbacks, it not only put Arizona in the World Series against the Rangers, but also meant the anthem 'Dancing On My Own' would be shelved for another year. But that doesn't mean the conversation around it is done. Kevin Plawecki joins Bradfo to give the true story behind the birth of Calum Scott's song's momentum, while also taking a deep dive into constru...

With the news that the Red Sox have offered Craig Breslow the opportunity to run their baseball operations department, we give you the conversation between Bradfo, The Athletic's Patrick Mooney and Julian McWilliams. The trio takes a deep dive into what Breslow offers, what the Red Sox should be looking for, and how it all might shake out.

With the Phillies and Diamondbacks ready to square off in another Championship Series Game 7, it seemed like a good idea for Bradfo to sit down with four-time World Series champ Javy Lopez. The former reliever, who won a title with the Red Sox and three more as a member of the Giants, explains the feeling and the strategy of living life in a Game 7, having gone through it with two of the great man...

Merrill Kelly was pulled after five innings and throwing 90 pitches in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. It worked. There will be a Game 7. But why do managers like Torey Lovullo have such a quick postseason hook when it comes to starters who are seemingly cruising. Veteran pitcher Rich Hill joined Bradfo to examine the dynamic, with insight into what is seemingly right and what i...

With Arizona's Merrill Kelly slated to get another round of "greetings" from the Citizens Bank Park when warming up for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series, we turn to the Godfather, Joe Kelly, to get perspective on what the dynamic is like. There is a reading from "A Damn Near Perfect Game", along with the unique manner Kelly dealt with the hecklers. For the entire podcast with Kell...

They're back! Gordo, Sammy, Pat and Coop return for everybody's favorite pastime, fake trades. This time we have a couple that promise to get the Mets the top-of-the-rotation pitcher they so desperately crave - (think Corbin Burnes and Shane Bieber) - along with yet another attempt to find the ultimate value for Lou-Bob, also known as White Sox star Luis Robert. The deals never disappoint.

If you want next-level insight heading into the World Series this is the podcast you're going to want to digest. It's behind-the-scenes of what it is like to umpire on the biggest stage in all of baseball through the eyes of one of the most respected umps of all-time, Jim Joyce. Joyce joins Bradfo to reflect on his three World Series, while also offering unique perspective when it comes to some pa...

Red Sox pitching prospect Christopher Troye is back for the second edition of 'Troye Story: Life in the Arizona Fall League'. This week's episode goes behind the scenes of one of Troye's worst outings ever and how exactly he dealt with such a downturn. The conversation morphs into how minor leaguers deal with mental health challenges and the realities with living such a life. There is also some go...

Get ready for an unfiltered conversation with  Liam Skiffington  and former Marlins All-Star pitcher  AJ Ramos  as they discuss AJ’s incredible MLB career and the exhilarating adventures of becoming a new dad. AJ details an inside look at his MLB journey, the powerful impact of his friendship with Jose Fernandez, the game-changing mentorship he received from the iconic Barry Bonds, and the unbelie...

If you want an example of how good it can be if you just go to Fanduel.com/boring , then listen to our 'Betting Isn't Boring' guy, former closer and All-Star Jonathan Papelbon. Pap joins Bradfo once again to talk about his bet on the Phillies that could be sending $150K his way, while also reflecting on his confrontation with current Philly superstar Bryce Harper back in 2015.

While the chaos and fun of the Championship Series unfold, we take a look at some offseason maneuvering. More specifically, we take a deep dive into the Red Sox' search for a new front office boss. Even more specifically, we're talking Craig Breslow. The Athletic's Patrick Mooney, Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe and Bradfo have the definitive conversation when it comes to why Breslow might b...

Bradfo wanted to get to the bottom of a burning question: Is managing in the postseason different than guiding a game during the regular season? Instead of guessing, he went straight to someone who would know, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo. The two talk through the debate, while also remembering Lovullo's imitation of Bradfo running a marathon.