Baseball Isn’t Boring

Just about two months ago, everyone was obsessing over which starting pitchers teams did or didn't get at the trade deadline. Now we know the focus should have been elsewhere. The Mets. The Red Sox. The Blue Jays. They have all turned to their rookies/young pitchers to help save their seasons, and, for the most part, the strategy has worked. So, how and why is this happening? Bradfo breaks it down...

Diehard fans stand out in all different ways. For Chad/'Red Sox Jesus', he does it not only because of his enthusiasm and appearance, but also because of the impetus for all of it. Chad joins Bradfo, along with the Play Tessie Guys (Gordo and Sammy), to explain the heartbreaking yet heartwarming story behind his notable fandom, which has followers of the Red Sox tracking his every move.

It's been a minute since Nick Kurtz joined us on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, with the first baseman first appearing on " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">BIB with Bella Geskos when the current A's slugger was still at Wake Forest . A lot has happened since then, which is why it was a great time for Bradfo to catch up with Kurtz. On the verge of winning the American League Rookie...

There are many who contribute significantly to a major league team's successful season. However, one who has lived a very unique existence for the past seven months is the Triple-A manager. Chad Tracy is living proof. The manager of the Red Sox's Triple-A team in Worcester joins Bradfo to reflect on maybe his most memorable season, one in which he played a part in promoting a wave of meaningful ro...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'WEEI Afternoons' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the Red Sox latest rough stretch, whether it's time to start worrying, the job security of the Sox brain trust, and much more!

So, what is it like to catch a baseball when broadcasting a baseball game? Fortunately, we now have an idea thanks to A's broadcaster Dallas Braden. Dallas joins Bradfo to reflect on his most recent grab, snagging a Romy Gonzalez foul ball, while explaining the feeling that comes with such a moment. The co-host of the 'Baseball Is Dead' podcast also dives into what has been notably awesome about t...

Clayton Kershaw is retiring. It's an announcement the Dodgers pitcher made Thursday, holding a press conference to declare his intentions. The question is, does the baseball world understand what an iconic pitcher we're talking about? Alonso Sarinana of 'West Coast Bias' joined Bradfo to give the what's what when it comes to exactly how elite Kershaw was and why he should be viewed as one of, if n...

Dodgers Legendary Pitcher Clayton Kershaw addressed the Los Angeles media to discuss his decision to retire, why now was the right time, and more

As part of a long conversation centering on newly retired Anthony Rizzo, Bradfo and Matt Spiegel (670 the Score) break down the merits of this current Cubs team. It's a timely topic considering Chicago just clinched a spot in the postseason. To listen to the entire podcast, click here.

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the Red Sox latest stretch, his take on the Bregman, Giolito, Story contract options, Joe Kelly potentially throwing out a first pitch, and much more!

Bobby Crosby lived the life. Nick Kurtz is about to. No matter what happens in your big league career, once you are named Rookie of the Year, nobody can take that away. Bradfo catches up with both Crosby, the 2004 American League Rookie of the Year (and current A's first base coach), and Kurtz, the runaway favorite to win this season's award, to talk about the realities, challenges, and perspectiv...

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.