Baseball Isn’t Boring

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.

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 #9 where Bradfo was joined by Twins Ace Joe Ryan to discuss surfing, pitching, and most importantly, his INSANE 30-inches of vertical break sweeper, and much more!

Every year on the podcast, we select at least one (and sometimes more than one) pick to click, identifying players who are poised for breakout seasons. Tanner Houck. Joe Ryan. A few rode the BIB wave to great things. Bradfo is back with another candidate: New Astros pitcher Mike Burrows. The 26-year-old starter returns to the podcast after three years to offer insight into his recent trade and how...

Bradfo is back on with the 'Gashouse Gang' guys on KMOX, this time to talk about the latest trade between the Red Sox and Cardinals that sent Willson Contreras to Boston. How good is Hunter Dobbins? Who are these minor leaguers included in the deal? Who won the trade? It's a worthwhile reunion.

Newest Met Jorge Polanco and translator Alan Suriel met with the New York media to discuss signing with the Mets, how it came about, his thoughts on the Mets roster, 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, starting at Episode #10 where Bradfo was joined by Longtime MLB Reliever Daniel Bard to discuss his decision to walk away from the game, the heart wrenching story behind it, and much more!

The founders of Baseball Isn't Boring are back together on their podcast and the latest reunion doesn't disappoint. It starts with reflecting on the year anniversary of their BIB tattoos, but then gets into some meaty issues. Joe's take on Tyler Austin's return to the United States. The pitcher's proclamation regarding his future as a big leaguer. And the announcement regarding a pretty big campai...

Bradfo and Pat Brown (Play Tessie) convene for some instant reaction to another big trade between the Red Sox and Cardinals, this one sending Willson Contreras to Boston in exchange for Hunter Dobbins and a pair of minor league pitchers.

With Munetaka Murakami now having picked his team, agreeing to a two-year deal with the White Sox, it's time to turn our attention to one of the primary people who will be coaching him, Chicago hitting coach Derek Shomon. As part of the latest 'Pitch and Moan' with Courtney Finnicum, Shomon explained how he plans on going about guiding the Sox hitters, who now include the power-hitting lefty from...