Baseball Isn’t Boring

Romy Gonzalez of the Red Sox has all but two of his team's pinch-hits this season, going 4-for-6. (The team is only 6-for-51.) So, how does he do it? The infielder talks with Bradfo about the art of pinch-hitting, with a surprising connection to the best that has ever done it.

The All-Star starters have been announced, and nine players are living that life for the first time. Perhaps the most intriguing is Ryan O'Hearn, who has been identified as the American League's starting DH just a few years after being designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals. It's a great story, and it is great to hear O'Hearn's reaction to getting the honor.

It has been proven that the senses of Baseball Isn't Boring are keen, which is why you should listen to this podcast. It's the one where Bradfo sits down with Mike Napoli to talk about all the reasons the Reds coach would make a great manager. The guys talk about Napoli's journey with Terry Francona, what he has learned as a player and coach, and a great Dustin Pedroia story.

Reds Pitcher and MLB Pipeline's number 2 overall prospect in the game Chase Burns sits down with Bradfo to discuss the thing that he was most caught off guard about so far in MLB, his draft experience, and much more!

Want to know what it is like for the top two prospects (according to MLB Pipeline) as they are introduced into the world of big league baseball? You're in luck. Bradfo catches up with Roman Anthony of the Red Sox and the Reds' Chase Burns to offer next-level insight into what life has been like for each of them and how they are handling their new worlds in the major leagues. It's the kind of conve...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing whether the Red Sox will step up their extension talks with Alex Bregman in the wake of the Devers trade, Chase Burns potential pitch tipping, Jordan Hicks debut, and much more!

Alex Bregman seems to be closing in on a return date after missing the last month because of an injured quad. The Red Sox third baseman sat down with reporters to offer an encouraging update on his health, while also weighing in on Scott Boras' claim that Bregman is open to signing an extension with the Sox.

Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman is back, and this time he is using the podcast for a very important mission: finding a flamethrower his team can use for a postgame celebration. Gausman sits down with Bradfo to talk about the journey, along with what life is like being the original Paul Skenes, a star pitcher and top draft pick from LSU. We cap things off with Alex Bregman explaining where...

Any time you are the second overall pick in the MLB Draft and you then make it to the major leagues less than a year later, you're going to get attention. It's why resurfacing the sit-down conversation our own Bella Geskos had with Chase Burns is a no-brainer. It is an opportunity to get to know one of the hottest young pitching prospects in the game.

The Big 3 - Bradfo, Adam Ottavino, and Julian McWilliams - are back, and this time they get a chance to dive into the world of the MLB trade deadline. Why? Because July is just about upon us. All the angles are covered when it comes to how important this whole trade deadline is, with unique perspectives from the players' point of view, and those who have some strong opinions about how teams should...

For the first time since being traded in the Rafael Devers deal, Jordan Hicks talked about being part of the package of players going from San Francisco to Boston and how he views the opportunity. Hicks also explained why he is excited to once again live life as a reliever.

Baseball has always had a fascination with matchups, whether it is a lefty pitcher against a lefty hitter or a righty hurler going up against a right-handed batter. But is it still a thing? Bradfo catches up with one of the best in the business in getting lefty hitters out, Yankees reliever Tim Hill, while also talking to a right-handed-hitting weapon, Angels outfielder Taylor Ward.

We at Baseball Isn't Boring love to talk about the art of pitching, how it has evolved, what it is doing, and where it is going. It's why Kyle 'The Professor' Hendricks is the perfect guy for Bradfo to catch up. The guys have an awesome conversation about the state of pitching and the hitters that all these hurlers are going against. It's a great listen for anyone interested in really intelligent...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Blair & Barker' on Sportsnet. The crew is discussing the Red Sox taking the field at Fenway in a post-Devers world, the need for the Red Sox to make a move for a middle of the order bat, and much more!

In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by 2x World Series Champion and member of the 2005 White Sox Aaron Rowand to reminisce about the historic 2005 White Sox championship, discuss the upcoming 2005 World Series 20 year reunion, what the White Sox and Chicago mean to him, and much more!

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing how bad the offense has become since the Devers trade, the latest around Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison, the need for the Red Sox to make a move soon, and much more!

Celebrating Lucas Erceg on the podcast is easy. He is insightful. He is entertaining. He is a very good pitcher. But, most importantly, he has a powerful story to tell. Bradfo catches up with the Royals reliever to reflect on his sobriety journey, which just reached five years. It's the kind of conversation that will make you appreciate the challenges that people and players like Lucas go through....

There has been a lot of discussion lately about the value of returning to the minors after being introduced to the majors. Mike Trout. Jackson Holliday. Kristian Campbell. Now, Bradfo gets the perspective of Red Sox pitcher Richard Fitts, who joins the latest 2-Minute Grill to explain what he has learned heading into his reintroduction to the bigs.

It happened again. Someone has a conversation with Baseball Isn't Boring, and great things happen. In this case, it is Angels second baseman Christian Moore, who popped two home runs just hours after sitting down with Bradfo. The eighth overall pick from last year's MLB Draft reflects on his past year while also helping explain why he was one of the few who actually decided to attend the Draft las...

When it comes to Dylan Cease's appearances on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, the subjects have been wide-ranging, with talk of disc golf, poetry, meditation, and, of course, pitching. We give you another wide-ranging conversation as Bradfo catches up with Dylan at Petco Park to talk about his art - both and off the field. There is also some contract talk, as well. It's always a good time with...

Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns met with the media to offer updates on some injured players, such as Sean Manaea and Jesse Winker, while also reflecting on the lack of production from the likes of Francisco Alvarez, Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos. There is also talk of prospects and how Stearns views his overall lineup.

Bradfo catches up with another player on the Nationals who is likely bound for the All-Star Game, closer Kyle Finnegan, who explains how he has been so awesome while reflecting on a wild offseason.

It was just about a year ago Bradfo sat down with then-prospect James Wood to talk about his excitement regarding almost making it the majors. Now the guys are reunited, this time with James having established himself as one of the most exciting young players in all of baseball (who also just happened to hit his 23rd home run). What has life been like for Wood? It's a fascinating glimpse into a ca...

What should you know about Ben Casparius? He has become one of the most vital members of the Dodgers' entire roster. The 26-year-old, who pitched in three major league games before contributing to LA's World Series run, is doing a little bit of everything for the NL West leaders. Most importantly, the Dodgers are 19-5 when the UConn product pitches. Bradfo sits down with Casparius to talk about ho...

It keeps happening! Whether it is a player, executive or manager getting a sticker and then experiencing good times, or somebody sitting down to an interview just hours before excelling. It is the BIB Bump, and Xander Bogaerts is living the life. The Padres' shortstop sits down with Bradfo for the second time in four days, having notched a big league-best 10 hits since his first interview.