Baseball Isn’t Boring

Bradfo sits down with Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle to discuss his transition to the bullpen and his walk in music

Brandon Sproat. Nolan McLean. Connelly Early. Payton Tolle. Trey Yesavage. Adam Ottavino has taken a deep dive into each one of these rookie starting pitchers' stuff so far and has his take on which ones stand out from the rest. The host of 'Baseball and Coffee' joins Bradfo to break down the bunch, while also reflecting on one of his more memorable postseason moments. To listen to the entire conv...

With his team surprisingly right smack dab in the middle of the postseason hunt, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo sat down with Bradfo to offer some perspective on what it's like to live the life of a skipper who is guiding his team to a playoff spot, and then that life you live once in the October mix. To listen to the entire conversation, click here.

The postseason is where legends and heroes are made, sometimes out of nowhere. It's a dynamic that happens every season. It's also why Bradfo tapped into the expertise of Adam Ottavino to identify some players who are seemingly lining themselves up to become household names come the first few weeks of October. It's some education, insight, and entertainment you won't want to miss.

Mets POBO David Stearns addressed the New York media to discuss the Mets collapse, what he would've done differently, the things he can do to improve their playoff chances now, and more

Connelly Early is one of the many rookies who are being called up by teams in the pennant race to help get them over the hump. The Red Sox pitcher turned in a gem in his first outing, receiving praise from all corners not only for his results, but the level of preparation he showed from the get-go. Bradfo caught up with Early to talk about how his time at West Point helped prepare him for this big...

With less than two weeks left in the regular season, it's a great time to power rank something that should be top of mind for the entire baseball world: Which fan bases are panicking more than all the rest? That's what Bradfo and Producer Evan are here for. Some teams have found themselves so close to the postseason (the Rangers), and some clubs are clinging to their spot as a playoff team (the Me...

In this BIB Vault, Bella Geskos catches up with the newest call up for the Giants Bryce Eldridge to discuss his journey from Single-A to Triple-A last season as a 19-year old, look forward to upcoming play in the Arizona Fall League, his love of the Baltimore Ravens, and much more!

The always entertaining and insightful Lucas Giolito returns, this time to reflect on the dynamic presented by such rookies as Connelly Early, who has both Giolito and Bradfo fascinated by his West Point roots. How the dynamic for such players changed during Giolito's career. How Max Scherzer had to teach Giolito to digest a scouting report. And why the end of the regular season is nothing like wh...

With two weeks left in the regular season, it's time to check in with somebody in the middle of a pennant race to see how different the vibes are. Sure enough, Luke Weaver proved to be the perfect guest. The Yankees reliever sits down with Bradfo for a revealing look at how playing these games these days is totally different, and what living life in the postseason feels like. Bradfo also catches u...

With the Brewers clinching a playoff spot, it's a good time to resurface Bradfo's conversation with one of the team's broadcasters - and friend of the show- the great Brian Anderson. Brian talks about the evolution of the Brewers, when he knew they might be special, and what separates manager Pat Murphy.

So, what team is the best in the American League? If you go by record, it's the Toronto Blue Jays followed by the Detroit Tigers. But if run differential is your thing, the Yankees are the team to beat. After the Yankees' third straight win, beating the Red Sox at Fenway Park, Jazz Chisholm made it clear who he believed is the best of the best in the AL, stating that New York is the undeniable top...

With the regular season down to its final two weeks, Bradfo is joined by the Play Tessie guys (Sammy, Gordo, Pat) to fire fans up on another edition of Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio. First up was Gordo giving the 'Miracle' speech, but for baseball fans. Then the rapper 'Black Swan' descended upon the BIB studios to provide an impromptu motivational rap. There is no better way to storm into th...

Kyle Harrison was dropped into the Red Sox organization after being a key part of the Rafael Devers trade. But it wasn't until September that the pitcher was reintroduced to the big leagues, having reworked his pitching arsenal over the past few months in Triple-A. So, how did Harrison view the trade, the challenge and the new approach? He talks about it with Bradfo.

Anthony Rizzo Day at Wrigley Field is upon us, and there is nobody better to help offer a perspective of the first baseman's Cubs career than Matt Spiegel of 670 the Score in Chicago. Bradfo catches up with Matt to talk all about Rizzo's legacy, along with an analysis of the current state of the Cubs.

Will Alex Bregman opt out of his three-year contract with the Red Sox after just one season? That's what most everyone in baseball is waiting to find out. Bradfo caught up with Bregman's agent, Scott Boras, to get the latest when it comes to how he and his client are viewing the situation heading into the final few weeks of the regular season.

Even with the pennant races in full swing and huge games residing on the horizon in the final days of September, it's worth pausing for some appreciation of perseverance. That's a big reason why Bradfo is bringing you the story of Ryan Fitzgerald. The Twins utilityman sits down to offer insight and inspiration when it comes to a journey that finally landed him in the major leagues this season at t...

Bradfo is back on WEEI for his weekly radio hit with the Jones and Keefe Show. This time, he is giving the what's what when it comes to which young pitcher of a group consisting of Payton Tolle, Connelly Early, and Kyle Harrison, the Red Sox might be able to count on when the postseason rolls around.

Few Triple-A managers have had more of an impact on their respective major league teams this season than Sergio Santos, the man at the helm with the White Sox's affiliate in Charlotte. In the latest edition of 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum sits down with Sergio to talk about the recent past, the present and the future regarding all these prospects who are making an impact on an up-and-coming...

Trevor Plouffe has established himself as one of the rising stars in the baseball media game, having already established himself as one of the foundational voices at Jomboy Media, appearing regularly with Chris Rose on 'Baseball Today' & with Jake Storiale on 'Talkin' Baseball'. Bradfo sits down with Trevor to talk about how he views the world of baseball media, broadcasting and how players ha...

It would seem Kenley Jansen would have been a logical candidate to be dealt at the trade deadline, considering his excellence this season, a one-year contract, and the Angels being out of contention. But he stayed put. Why? Kenley sat down with Bradfo to give the what's what when it comes to the reason he stayed put. To listen to the entire Kenley conversation, click here.

Bradfo is once again sitting down with Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, and always it's entertaining, enlightening, informative and insightful. The guys talk about the art of communication, how managing young players has changed, and why the postseason is a different animal from the skipper's seat. The guys also reflect on how they taught each other about living and learning in the base...

When it comes to two people in baseball who have a next-level perspective on life in and around the game, you aren't going to find a pair better than Torii Hunter and Torey Lovullo. Bradfo gets the opportunity to sit down with both of them to talk about the things that really matter, such as the importance of relationships, acceptance, and curiosity. There are also some unbelievable stories along...

In this BIB vault, we take you back to the moments following Connelly's promotion to Triple-A, as he now embarks on the beginning of his career in the big leagues

Kenley Jansen is making his return to the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, and this time he is bringing the heat. The Angels closer is talking trade deadline, free agency, his evolution, hat size, and, most notably, how fellow 37-year-old Aroldis Chapman is changing the way Jansen views his profession. As always, Kenley is a voice worth listening to.