Baseball Isn’t Boring

It's not always easy to live out your dream, which was a reminder offered by Yankees rookie Spencer Jones when he sat down with Bradfo. The former first-round pick detailed some of the obstacles he overcame to reach the majors and offered advice to those about to be introduced to professional baseball. Bradfo also catches up with another inspirational story: former All-Star Paul Blackburn, who has...

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins The Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI to discuss whether this is rock bottom for the Red Sox, Craig Breslow's job security, if the Red Sox will allow Breslow to make moves at the Trade Deadline, and more!

If there was ever a contending team that needed a very specific thing, it would be the Cubs' desire to find starting pitching. While Chicago did make a trade for the Mets' David Peterson, it is clear that, because of the rash of injuries to the Cubs' starting rotation, other moves need to be made. That's why the Play Tessie guys (Gordo, Pat and Sammy) are diving into the discussion, looking for an...

Bradfo and MassLive's Chris Cotillo catch up with reliever Zack Kelly, who is trying to find his way back to the majors after being sent back down to Triple-A. Kelly offers an honest assessment of his career path, which may or may not keep him with Red Sox the rest of the season.

Courtney Finnicum is back with another episode of 'Pitch & Moan', this time talking to Braves Ace Chris Sale about the Braves impressive season thus far in their first season with Walt Weiss at the helm, Sale's advice to the young up-and-coming pitchers in the game today, how Sale's injury rehab has actually helped him improve, his family life, and much more!

After missing all of the 2026 season with a shoulder issue, Romy Gonzalez is on the verge of returning to the Red Sox. Bradfo caught up with the infielder to talk about his timeline and how he feels about things heading into a projected reunion with his teammates this coming weekend.

Kaylee Kowalski is back with another episode of 'Baseball Fans Aren't Boring', this time talking to Allan "AJ" Johnson and Mary Jane Johnson, who made news of catching home run balls on back to back night on home runs hit by Willy Adames. But it's not just the fact that they caught home run balls hit by the same player on back-to-back games; it's the incredible baseball story that led them to that...

The Mets remain one of the most perplexing teams in all of Major League Baseball, which is why they are a fantastic topic for Bradfo and Laura Albanese of Newsday to dive into. Should they buy? Should they sell? What has gone wrong? What is the future of Bo Bichette? All that and some outstanding talk about t-shirts make this another top-tier discussion with the Mets' beat writer.

With the decisive game of the College World Series between North Carolina and Oklahoma upon us, it seems like a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with a player who lived the life of not only winning the whole thing but playing hero while doing it. The 2019 College World Series Most Outstanding Player Kumar Rocker joined Bradfo to talk about his experience in Omaha and how that provided memories...

Bradfo and Gordo are back for another Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, this time celebrating the great game on Father's Day. Along with recapping the week and revisiting Bradfo's stint as a PA Announcer, the guys take stock of whether or not the Red Sox deserve their optimism or their ire.

Newsletter Wiggz is back with another episode of The Stack, which can be viewed exclusively on the Baseball Isn't Boring substack (run by Wiggz, himself). This time our guy is talking with Bradfo about the trade deadline's big ticket items along with the plans for Wiggz's big Baseball Isn't Boring-powered date.

Twenty years ago, Daniel Bard and his University of North Carolina baseball team made it to the College World Series finals only to fall short. Now, Bard is returning to Omaha, this time to cheer on his alma mater as UNC takes on Oklahoma in the championship series. Bard joins Bradfo to talk about his journey back to Nebraska, what he remembers about that run two decades ago, and why all of this h...

One of our favorites at BIB, Dylan Cease, is back, this time sitting down with Bradfo to talk about a litany of life lessons. There is a breakdown of his time in Toronto, why he loves history so much, and, finally, a discussion of whether he could strike out Babe Ruth. It's always a good time with Dylan, and this is no exception.

Courtney Finnicum and Bradfo are teaming up to give you a perspective of what it's like to play with and against the most talked-about pitcher in baseball, Jacob Misiorowski. First, Courtney catches up with Jake Bauers of the Brewers to talk about the guy he affectionately identifies as "a goober" while offering some perspective on life as a Brewer. Then Bradfo asks former Brewer Caleb Durbin abou...

It's that time of year when teams are starting to seriously consider making their big move, one way or another, ahead of the trade deadline. It's a topic Bradfo brings up with Ross Atkins when sitting down with the Blue Jays GM, who is firmly on the buyer's side. Along with the conversation with Ross, we also resurface a trade deadline discussion with the always interesting Jerry Dipoto, along wit...

The stars aligned for Tommy Kahnle. The Red Sox reliever has found himself in an ideal position for June 19, getting the opportunity to see a dream come true by attending Team USA's World Cup game in Seattle, before taking the field for his team's game against the Mariners later in the day. Kahnle explained to Bradfo how it all came out.

'Pitch and Moan' host Courtney Finnicum is boots on the ground in Milwaukee, where she caught up with longtime Cleveland coach Sandy Alomar Jr. Courtney and Sandy reflect on how underrated the American League Central is, while also diving into the secret sauce of the first-place Guardians.

The Play Tessie guys (Gordo, Pat and Sammy) are back with another excellent version of BIB Notes, this time tackling the topic of the Giants becoming the first team to land firmly in the sellers category heading toward the trade deadline. The idea that Rafael Devers might land with the Yankees, or Matt Chapman finding himself in Philadelphia, has the guys buzzing.

Bradfo is back on with Sportsnet's Blair and Barker, this time to talk about where it all has gone wrong with the Red Sox and what path they might be now taking heading into the trade deadline. There is also some good t-shirt talk.

There is a buzz around baseball thanks to a whole new wave of fans. The Tartan Army, otherwise known as Scotland's football/soccer supporters, have invaded ballparks and reminded us all how great the baseball-watching experience can be. Bradfo is joined by a member of the crew, Greg Weir, to offer a next-level perspective on how the Scots viewed their trip to Fenway Park and what they thought of t...

What would making the American League All-Star team mean to Payton Tolle? Well, judging by his conversation with Bradfo ... a lot. Tolle explains how he grew up idolizing the All-Stars and how he views his chances as the final few weeks before the teams are named approach.

It's another episode of 'Baseball Fans Aren't Boring' with our host Kaylee Kowalski catching up with the heart and soul of the Kane County Cougars fan base, 91-year-old Jack 'Mr. Kaboom' Phelan. Our guy 'Kaboom' talks about how he found himself as the guy who has helped get the party started since 1997.

Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports is back, this time letting it fly when it comes to his frustrations regarding the MLB All-Star Game. The voting. The lack of caring. The Draft. The need to have one player from every team. It's all on the table as Julian lets it fly with Bradfo on the day the first round of balloting came out.

Bradfo is back on with the guys on the WEEI Afternoon Show, this time to reflect on the unbelievable impact the Scottish World Cup fans had on Sunday night's game at Fenway Park. The guys also dive into whether or not John Henry being around means anything, the merits of keeping Willson Contreras and all the other good stuff that Dadfo listens in for.

While many want to suggest the Dodgers buy their way to championships, Bradfo and Evan Phillips want to make a couple of things clear: Los Angeles has developed the kind of bullpen culture teams should strive for, and they identified a true unicorn in Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The guys take a deep dive into both realities on their latest podcast.