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Phillies First Round Pick Gage Wood met with the media at Citizens Bank Park to discuss getting drafted by the Phillies, the potential for him to move quick through the system, his pitches, and much more!

With the news that David Robertson was once again going to be joining the Phillies organization, the reliever and team president Dave Dombrowski met with the media at Citizens Bank Park to discuss how the deal went down and the vision for Robertson moving forward

Julian McWilliams (CBS Sports) and Bradfo are launching you into the final few days of the trade deadline by identifying the most important teams to pay attention to heading into the final days of the pivotal month. The guys state the case for which clubs deserve the most focus when it comes to wheeling and dealing.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred visited Philadelphia to meet with both the Phillies and Red Sox, addressing any questions the players from either team might have. Lucas Giolito managed to get a one-on-one audience with Manfred, passing along his concerns regarding how out of control the gambling-induced threats toward players have become. Giolito discussed the problem with Bradfo, detailing his conve...

Bradfo sits down with Tigers All Star Utility Man Zach McKinstry to discuss his experiences getting traded, why the Tigers were the perfect landing spot for him, and much more!

On this BIB Vault, one of our favorite chief decision-makers - and a believer in the power of Baseball Isn't Boring - Arizona president of baseball operations Mike Hazen is back, and back at at perfect time. Hazen is joined by Bradfo to discuss the Diamondbacks' approach in these final days before the trade deadline, offering insight into his organization's thinking with so much on the line. There...

It's one of the most fascinating times to dissect and examine minor league prospects, with the MLB Draft having just taken place and the trade deadline around the corner. There is nobody better to help us navigate this unique landscape than Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline. Sam joins Bradfo once again, this time to take a good look at the minor leaguers who were dealt at last year's deadline, and who a...

Bradfo is diving head-first into the trade deadline talk on the latest Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, joining Gordo (Play Tessie) to analyze, dissect, and pound the table for a flurry of names that could be attainable answers for the Red Sox's problems.

Everybody is talking about Joe Ryan. Why? He is one of the best starting pitchers in the American League, and plenty of contending teams would love to acquire him from the Minnesota Twins. But we at Baseball Isn't Boring were ahead of the curve when it comes to our admiration of Ryan, identifying him as a Cy Young candidate way back in spring training. Bradfo gets a chance to once again sit down w...

Bradfo is back with another Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, joined once again by Gordo (Play Tessie) and Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham. Not only does Abraham offer the guys fantastic information on some of the key players in his organization's minor league system (Kristian Campbell, Payton Tolle, etc.), but he offers the what's what when it comes to the role executives in his position play...

David Wright's No. 5 was retired Saturday at Citi Field, which offered the opportunity to reflect on a career with the Mets that allowed for some remarkable memories. Wright sat down with the media before his honor to talk about the path that led him to this honor.

One of our favorite chief decision-makers - and a believer in the power of Baseball Isn't Boring - Arizona president of baseball operations Mike Hazen is back, and back at at perfect time. Hazen is joined by Bradfo to discuss the Diamondbacks' approach in these final days before the trade deadline, offering insight into his organization's thinking with so much on the line. There is also a notable...

Bradfo sits down with the most unique rookie in baseball and the player he has mentioned countless times this season on countless podcasts - Oakland A's rookie shortshop Jacob Wilson

Do you need a primer for this season's trade deadline? You're in luck. That's exactly what Bradfo is supplying, with help from Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes, Oakland slugger Brent Rooker, and Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. There is insight from those in the middle of it, with Bradfo also offering the lay of the land for the next few weeks (using the last two deadlines as a guide). There...

There are so many pitchers having to endure Tommy John surgery and all the uncertainty that comes with it. That's why Bradfo's conversation with Royals starter Kris Bubic is so impactful. The two talk about how Bubic celebrated his first anniversary of coming back from TJ surgery by living the life of an All-Star and the path that it took to get to that point (which includes going from reliever to...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing Bradfo's takeaways from the All-Star Game, his viral tweets about Chris Sale, Joe Ryan, and the man in the Connor Seabold jersey, what he sees the Red Sox doing at the trade deadline, and much more!

Now that the All-Star festivities and Draft are in the rearview mirror, we are now diving head-first into the trade deadline. It's why it was a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with the Marlins Kyle Stowers, who lived the life of a prospect switching teams at the Deadline thanks to the Orioles deal with Miami. (Spoiler: It has worked out well for Stowers and the Marlins.) We don't stop there. B...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Spiegel & Holmes' on 670 The Score. The crew is discussing Bradfo's takeaways from the All-Star Game, how Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's breakout season is resonating nationally, the impact of Garrett Crochet on the Red Sox, and much more!

What is it like to navigate through a contract year? Pete Alonso has a pretty good perspective, not only having lived that life last year but also potentially doing it again in 2025, thanks to an opt-out clause in his current deal. Bradfo talks about the dynamic with the Mets first baseman, while also examining the dynamic with Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray.

Once again, our instincts were keen with Bradfo sitting down with the eventual All-Star Game MVP of the contest before he hit his three straight homers in the swing-off. That, of course, would be Kyle Schwarber. The Phillies slugger chats with Bradfo about how far he has come, and how he has viewed contract years in the past and how he is looking at this one. There are also conversations with two...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'The Sean O'Connell Show' on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. The crew is discussing Cal Raleigh's HR Derby performance, notable moments from All Star media day, and much more!

Bradfo catches up with the MLB rookies who found themselves as All Stars despite drastically different paths, White Sox Rule 5 Pick and Pitcher Shane Smith and the talk of the town, Brewers Pitcher Jacob Misiorowski

Bradfo is boots on the ground in Atlanta for all the All-Star festivities, including media availability for all participating players. It's a great time to catch up with some old (and new) friends to talk about an important topic this time of year - the importance of a strong clubhouse at the trade deadline. We get it from all angles. There are the players who are being talked about in trade rumor...

Harvard-Westlake High in California has gotten quite the reputation for pumping out big-time big leaguers. So, what's it like to live that life in that school, and how do these players land all in the same place? Bradfo reconnects with one of the school's alums, Lucas Giolito, to talk about his familiarity with another HWH graduate, and current All-Star, Pete Crow-Armstrong. Spoiler: It's a connec...

This is the perfect time for Producer Evan to execute another MLB Power Rankings, which is exactly what he does. Our guy gives his Top 10 teams heading into the All-Star break, surprisingly putting a team that just got swept in the top spot. He does, however, give props to a couple of the hottest teams in the game. Bradfo also has an epic rant about ZERO players showing up to the MLB Draft.