Baseball Isn’t Boring

With baseball buzzing about the Mets' young starting pitchers - Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat - as well as the Red Sox' rookie hurler Payton Tolle, it's a great time to get some perspective from Steven Matz. The current Red Sox reliever lived the life of these rookies back in 2015, when he was thrown into the Mets' starting rotation in September before making three postseason starts...

Zac Gallen is always fascinating to listen to, and his latest conversation with Bradfo is no exception. The Diamondbacks pitcher discusses the pursuit of a shoe endorsement, his life before, during, and after the trade deadline, how to pitch through a deep playoff run, and his perspective on his impending free agency. Once again, Zac is bringing the wisdom and wit (while pitching really, really we...

Red Sox video coordinator Mike Brenly has made a name for himself recently with some key decisions when it comes to replay. He is clearly a coach on the rise. He has known what it's like to live through the ups and downs of a major league season for virtually all his life. That's thanks to his dad, Bob Brenley, the former Diamondbacks manager and former Giants All-Star. Bradfo sits down with the f...

Now that we're more than a month out from the trade deadline, it's a good time to reflect on how the starting pitching market ultimately panned out. As part of the conversation, we feature Bradfo's talk with Cleveland's president of baseball operations, Chris Antonetti, who explains his approach in the Shane Bieber deal. And to top things off, there is the convo Bradfo had with the starter who ult...

It's always great to remember the journey any major leaguer takes, particularly one who has had to persevere for so long before landing a key piece of a pennant race. That's why it's a great time to hear Phillies reliever Tanner Banks relay lessons he learned after taking eight years to make it to the bigs and then finally finding his footing a few years later as a valued member of this current fi...

Being a chief decision-maker for any organization is a nonstop existence, with team-building taking place almost every month of the year. But what about September? Cleveland president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti joined Bradfo to explain what is happening when it comes to front offices throughout baseball, many of which are preparing for both the postseason the offseason. There is also s...

Bradfo catches up with Red Sox Pitcher Payton Tolle to talk about adjusting to the MLB, the fancy hotel life, and much more!

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing Roman Anthony's untimely injury, the importance of good pitching in the stretch run, and much more!

The impactful stories of the 2025 MLB baseball season aren't always those who are smothered in success. Take Nolan Jones, for instance. A star on the rise with the Rockies, the outfielder was dealt to the team he came up with, the Guardians, just before the start of the regular season. It raised doubts. It allowed for uncertainty. And it has resulted in a very uneven season for Jones. Nolan sits d...

What starter threw the most pitches in one game this season? That would be Cleveland's Gavin Williams. The Guardians' hurler sits down with Bradfo to reflect on that almost-no-hitter against the Mets and what it felt like in the hours and days after. The guys also discussed his 2021 Draft class and the lessons he has learned since being taken in the first round.

The Pearl Jam debate. A podcast host's style choices. The art of celebrating a walk-off. And, of course, what lies ahead for one of the top prospects in all of baseball. All of it is discussed in another meeting of the minds - and generations - involving Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer and Bradfo. It's always a good time when these two sit down for a convo.

Red Sox Outfielder Roman Anthony addressed the Boston media to discuss his oblique injury, when he felt it come on and how long he will likely miss

Bradfo catches up with Red Sox Pitcher Lucas Giolito discusses how he approaches team picture day, what he would change about it, and more!

Red Sox video coordinator Mike Brenly returns to the podcast, this time to break down how he managed to identify that Trevor Story's home run - the shortest homer of the season - actually went off Jhonkensy Noel's glove and off the Fenway Park right field foul pole.

The critically acclaimed author Jane Leavy has a new book coming out, and it is right in the Baseball Isn't Boring wheelhouse. The title: 'Make Me The Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong With Baseball And How To Fix It.' Jane and Bradfo have an unforgettable meeting of the minds when it comes to the state of baseball and how the game might be improved/saved. It's the kind of conversation all those w...

Bradfo catches up with Pirates GM Ben Cherington to discuss how the Pirates discovered Konnor Griffin prior to the draft and his quick ascension through their system in his first full season in pro ball

How is Aroldis Chapman doing what he is doing? The closer's excellence has everybody scrambling for answers. Appearing on Rob Friedman's podcast (Pitching Ninja), ESPN's Buster Olney explained it all started with an interaction between Connor Wong and Chapman. Bradfo went to the person in the middle of the story, Wong, to get his perspective on exactly what happened, and is happening, when it come...

Ben Cherington has seen a lot as a baseball executive, having won a World Series as the general manager of the Red Sox, while currently attempting to rebuild the Pirates as the chief decision-maker in that organization. Between the lessons learned, the stories that can now be told, and the perspective about the challenges (and players) that await, it seemed like a perfect time for Bradfo to sit do...

It's always a good time to hear the excitement of a rookie being called up to the big leagues for the first time. But top Reds prospect Sal Stewart took it to another level when addressing the media before his MLB debut. In his introductory press conference, the former first-round pick offered the kind of enthusiasm and excitement that feeds baseball fans everywhere.

At the age of 37, closer Aroldis Chapman is having a historic year for the Red Sox. It's the reason why the team has committed to a contract extension for Chapman. The reliever and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow met with the media to detail how the deal came about and why the commitment became a priority.

Tanner Banks has distinguished himself as a key piece of the Phillies' postseason puzzle, and it's not just because of the lefty reliever's signature next-level mustache. The 32-year-old Banks, who made his big league debut in 2022, has broken out as one of the game's most reliable southpaw relief pitchers, 11 years after being drafted in the 18th round. Bradfo sits down with Banks to talk about h...

Not only did Pirates rookie Cam Devanney make his MLB debut Sunday, but he did in the ballpark he grew up going to the games at - Fenway Park. The New Hampshire native reflected on the experience with Bradfo, offering insight into a path that took him from a Northeast high schooler to an Elon University star to a six-year minor leaguer. It was a moment that needed to be captured.

In an attempt to keep the buzz going when it comes to Red Sox rookie phenom pitcher Payton Tolle, Bradfo and the Play Tessie guys (Gordo, Sammy and Pat) are joined on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show by resident dream maker/Boston farm director Brian Abraham to talk all things Tolle.

One of the game's top pitching prospects, Bubba Chandler, has found his way to the Pittsburgh Pirates and is doing alright for himself. But what has the experience been like, and how has he been able to draw on his previous existence as a two-way player for this early success? Bubba sits down with Bradfo to discuss all of it in a revealing conversation that educates, entertains and informs.

Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher Payton Tolle went head-to-head with Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes in his MLB debut and more than held his own. Tolle struck out eight while leaving the mound with one out in the sixth inning with his team carrying a 2-0 lead. After the game, Tolle was about as genuine and enthusiastic as you'll find in a postgame press conference. Bradfo was there for the reflection.