Baseball Isn’t Boring

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.

Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech is always one of our favorite guests to appear on the podcast. Why? Just listen to this episode and you will know why. Bradfo catches up with Kopech once again, this time at Dodger Stadium, to reflect on last season, the World Series, his injury this offseason and how it all has impacted him. To top things off, Bradfo also talks to Kopech's teammate Ben Casparius to...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'The Christian Arcand Show' on WEEI. The crew is discussing David Ortiz's latest public comments regarding Rafael Devers, how the Red Sox plan on approaching the trade deadline, and much more!

The baseball world lost a great one in longtime reporter Scott Miller, who passed away at the age of 62 on Saturday. Scott was a friend of the podcast and a friend of the entire world of baseball, representing all that was good in the world of reporting and the game as a whole. Bradfo offers his tribute to Scott, while also resurfacing a podcast the two did a few months ago, previewing his recentl...

We have documented many times on the podcast the pitfalls that have come with youth baseball these days. Well, you aren't going to find a better example of the problem(s) than what Joe Kelly went through. The brand's co-owner joins to tell the story of his unbelievable and unfortunate experience in a 9-year-old travel ball championship game. (Spoiler: A parent punched him.) This podcast should be...

Producer Evan is back, ranking the heck out of the Top 10 teams in Major League Baseball. Evan breaks down who should be on your All Star ballot while talking through the Tigers continued reign as the AL's top team and the NL's top teams inability to run away from the pack

Xander Bogaerts is back on the podcast, this time sitting down with Bradfo just hours before the San Diego shortstop went 4-for-4 with a home run against the Dodgers. The conversation centers on Bogaerts' view of the trade of his good friend Rafael Devers, and how he viewed that entire situation. After the Bogaerts conversation, we give a reporter (Julian McWilliams) and fan (Trey Daubert) the opp...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the wacky stories that have come out in the wake of the Devers news, dispel what's true and false, and much more!

Bradfo touches base with Mariners former first-round pick Cole Young to reflect on what life is going to be like for those going through the MLB scouting combine and next month's MLB Draft.

Daniel Bard already owns one of the greatest comeback stories in baseball history, but it's not over. Bradfo catches up with Bard at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Washington to talk about his new lot in life as a member of the Seattle Mariners organization. How is his comeback going? Why is he coming back? What is life like in the minor leagues compared to his last stint in the minors eight years ago?...