Baseball Isn’t Boring

Joining Bradfo and Pat (Play Tessie) on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show is Lucas Giolito. A favorite of the BIB brand, Giolito talked about his new nickname, how magical this recent run has been for him and the Red Sox, and what television show he has fallen in love with.

Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports and 'The Eye Test' is back with Bradfo and he has some opinions. One of the topics the guys discuss in their latest go-round is which team is best prepared to make a legitimate run through the postseason and the World Series. The guys have some thoughts (that include the Dodgers). " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">To listen to the entire conversation wit...

Rich Hill sat down with Bradfo recently to talk about a lot of things. But one topic that came up was all the hubbub surrounding teams getting upset that other teams were figuring out what pitches were coming. Hill knows a few things about the dynamic, having now played for 14 big league teams, so he passed along his perspective on the subject. To listen to the entire podcast with Rich and Bradfo,...

Kutter Crawford re-emerged at Fenway Park to detail exactly what happened when it came to his season-ending wrist injury. The Red Sox pitcher, who led the team in innings in 2024, offered insight into his ailment, recovery and perspective.

Looking back at what almost happened in the baseball world is always a fascinating study, particularly when a slight twist or turn would have changed franchises' histories and fortunes. A perfect example of this was when the Rangers came within an eyelash of trading for Mike Lowell and Josh Beckett 20 years ago, only to watch the duo get dealt to the Red Sox. Former Rangers executives Jon Daniels...

Human interaction in the clubhouse. The Mets' pitching approach. How to build a postseason team. Bradfo and Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports broach all these topics (and more). It's an opportunity for a lot of venting, education and entertainment. And for the first time, Bradfo identifies somebody he would rather be talking to rather than his current podcast guest.

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing Bradfo's takeaways from the latest Red Sox road trip, whether the Red Sox truly have a number two starter, who to depend on in the lineup, and much more!

Now that the trade deadline has come and gone, it's a perfect time for Bradfo to be reunited with Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline. Sam is here to educate us all on exactly what to make of all these prospects dealt at the trade deadline, which deals were a surprise, and who exactly won and lost when it came to these organization-shifting moves. You are going to be a better baseball fan after listening...

Bradfo returns to 92.9 The Game in Atlanta with Chris Thomas, this time to try and figure out how these Braves can be fixed. Should they make a run at Dylan Cease? What should be done with Ozzie Albies? How much faith should be put in bounce-back years from the likes of Spencer Strider and other veterans? All of that is discussed, along with news from around MLB.

With the news of Mets Top Prospect Nolan McLean getting called up to join the Mets rotation on Saturday, we dive back into the BIB Vault to bring you the conversation that Bradfo had with Nolan a year ago when he was still a two-way player, it's a personality and conversation that you're gonna wanna hear

The Brewers have become the best team in baseball, so it's only logical to ask about their manager. That's exactly what Bradfo does when sitting down with Milwaukee broadcaster Brian Anderson, who joins the podcast once again to reflect on how Murph has become the right guy and the right time for the Brewers. To listen to the entire conversation with Bradfo and Brian, click here.

It has been a few months since we last talked to Rich Hill, and for good reason. He was busy making history by playing for his 14th big league team, the Kansas City Royals, at the age of 45. But now he is without a club once again, deciding what's next. Rich reunites with Bradfo to discuss what has transpired over recent weeks and what he has planned for his immediate future. As always, there is s...

No team in baseball has been hotter for the past 1 1/2 months than the Milwaukee Brewers, and there is no better person to offer insight into how it is all happening than broadcaster Brian Anderson. BA returns to talk with Bradfo about stories from the minor leagues, the great game of baseball, broadcasting, and, most notably, this team in Milwaukee which is the talk of MLB.

Courtney Finnicum is back with another edition of 'Pitch and Moan' with her guest this time around being 18-year MLB veteran and well-respected television analyst, Dan Plesac. Fresh off his stint in the White Sox broadcast booth, Dan brings the stories, the passion and the entertainment to the podcast. It's a style and enthusiasm that has made him a must-listen-to baseball voice on MLB Network, at...

Bradfo caught up with Mets Prospects Jonah Tong and Carson Benge to discuss their stories, different paths to the Mets organization, and much more as we celebrate their promotion to Triple-A Syracuse

A big part of the good vibes from the Red Sox in recent weeks has been highlighted by the wave of much-talked-about t-shirts. So, what's the story behind them? Paul Procopio of Primo Products joins Bradfo and Gordo to explain how the whole t-shirt craze came about, and the connection he made with the Red Sox that spawned it all.

There are plenty of players out there who will have a huge say in whether their teams claim October glory. Bradfo talked to a couple of guys who fit that description - Toronto's Shane Bieber and Romy Gonzalez of the Red Sox. Bieber is the ultimate wild card for the first-place Blue Jays, having been just traded from Cleveland and still one rehab start away from pitching in a big league game. Gonza...

Just a few days after Red Sox manager Alex Cora proclaimed that he would, indeed, get a Baseball Isn't Boring tattoo if his team won the World Series, Bradfo and Gordo (Play Tessie) were back on Baseball Isn't Boring Radio to get even more commitments. The latest? The man who helps the BIB engine go, Scott MacFarlane of MacFarlane Energy. Scott's call-in launched a wave of other listener tattoo pr...

Of all the names switching teams at the MLB trade deadline, Ryan Bergert wasn't one of the better-known. But maybe he should have been. Now with the Royals after being drafted, developed, and promoted by the Padres, Bergert has done nothing but excel in his role as a starting pitcher. It's why Bradfo wanted to catch up with the Canton, Ohio native for a Baseball Isn't Boring on the Go.

Dillon Tate was the fourth overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft. He also found himself as centerpieces in two big trades, once for Carlos Beltran and the other involving Zack Britton. Now he is a late-inning reliever for Triple-A Buffalo. Dillon is also the perfect guy to talk to when it comes to getting the proper perspective on life as a baseball player. Bradfo catches up with the Blue Jays minor...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Ben & Woods' on 97.3 The Fan. The crew is discussing Bradfo's takeaways from the Red Sox latest hot streak, the Roman Anthony extension, the insane aggressiveness of A.J. Preller at the trade deadline, and much more!

Francisco Rodriguez. David Price. Brandon Finnegan. Orion Kerkring. They are all examples of pitchers who made postseason impacts despite having pitched in just a handful of big league games. So, who's next? Bradfo sits down with a couple of candidates: Payton Tolle and David Sandlin. Both Red Sox prospects were just promoted to Triple-A with an eye on maybe making their mark in the bigs when it c...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing Bradfo's takeaways from the Roman Anthony extension, if the Roman Anthony extension hints that Wilyer Abreu and/or Jarren Duran will be dealt this offseason, the Red Sox misses at the deadline, and much more!

The Phillies are one team that probably doesn't need a whole lot of help, but they are getting it anyway. The return of starting pitcher Aaron Nola is around the corner, which is why Bradfo caught up to the Phillies' hurler for their second sit-down. The conversation shifts to Nola's injury, his comeback, his current status, his contract, and Kevin Gausman's flamethrower. It's always a good time w...

Bradfo catches up with Marcelo Mayer to discuss his thoughts and feelings on his teammate Roman Anthony's extension and the latest on his rehab and if he's had any extension talks