Baseball Isn’t Boring

Alex Hassan's path to become an assistant GM has been a unique one, having made it to the majors after starring at Duke University as a two-way player before being drafted by the Red Sox. It's why he's the perfect person for Bradfo to sit down with to discuss the dynamic of what it's like for a former player to live life as a front office person. Hassan offers the kind of insight that is so import...

In his lengthy conversation with Bradfo, Charlie Morton tackles the subject of how baseball is positioned heading into the next CBA negotiations. Exactly two years from the end of the last lockout, Morton explains how the dynamic has evolved from the MLBPA side of things.

One of the best Baseball Isn't Boring guests we have had, Charlie Morton, returns to the podcast, this time as a member of the Orioles. The veteran pitcher sits down with Bradfo to explain how he landed with Baltimore, how he views his importance to the clubhouse, how he has evolved and how baseball is currently set up heading into the next CBA negotations. It's the most thoughtful and insightful...

Spring training means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. What it means to Carson Fulmer - the 8th overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft - is another opportunity to continue his dream of playing the great game of baseball. Bradfo catches up with Fulmer, who is on a minor league deal with the Pirates after two seasons with the Angels, to reflect on what this time of year means to h...

It's another episode of 'West Coast Bias' with Alonso Sarinana, this time joined by co-host of the Baseball ShangriLA Podcast Juan Ramirez to discuss the latest Dodgers news including the extending of manager Dave Roberts, how the Dodgers have looked so far in camp, and much more!

Veteran outfielder Trayce Thompson, who is now with his ninth organization, is setting spring training on fire with his performance in Red Sox camp, leading all MLB players with six spring training homers. But what we learned is many of the lessons that are currently paying off were the product of his time with former big leaguer Jonny Gomes while both were with the Diamondbacks. It's why the sit-...

Halfway through spring training, Bradfo catches up with Rays Top Prospect Carson Williams as he continues to climb up the prospect rankings and edge his way toward the MLB, however he was also part of the infamously talent rich 2021 MLB Draft so they discuss the lead up to that draft and Bradfo also catches up with Red Sox Top Prospect Marcelo Mayer to get his take on the Rays rising star

Halfway through spring training, it's a great time to catch up with first-time big league manager Clayton McCullough to reflect on how his time guiding the Marlins has gone, what he has learned and what has been unexpected. There is also some great reflection on those final moments leading up to being part of last year's World Series win with the Dodgers.

In the continuing series highlighting baseball fans and journeys that have led them to their fandom, Bradfo catches up with longtime CNN anchor - and rabid Red Sox fan - John Berman. The guys reflect on Berman's love for the game, which has most recently taken him to digest the joy that are spring training broadcasts on the radio. There is also talk of the intersection of baseball and politics, wi...

BIB Dream-maker/Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham comes to the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show to offer updates on some of the spring training standouts, including former first-rounder Mikey Romero. Brian joins Bradfo and Ken Laird to offer insight into how prospects approach this time of camp, while also identifying the player who has stood out so far.

What is it like to hit two home runs in a spring training game and how important is it? Sitting down with Bradfo, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story offers fantastic insight into that dynamic while opening up on why he believes he has found the best version of himself. (A .476 batting average and 1.405 OPS heading into the final two weeks of spring training would suggest he is on to something.)

Marlins Reliever Lake Bachar sits down with Bradfo to discuss his all important strikeout of Shohei Ohtani in the 'Lake Bachar Game', his offseason improvements, and much more!

Pitch And Moan Host Courtney Finnicum reports live from White Sox Camp with a short, quick hitting interviews with White Sox pitchers Davis Martin and Gus Varland along with infielder Chase Meidroth

*We apologize for the audio quality of this episode* In a very windy Dunedin, Bradfo catches back up with Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet to get the latest on the Vlad Guerrero Jr. saga. Can the Blue Jays sign him? Should they trade him? Why is he walking by our interview at just the perfect time? The guys also dive into the mystery that is the Jays, trying to figure out if they are actually good...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Jones And Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing Bradfo's problem with some of the mascots he's seen in Bradenton and elsewhere, the most must see players in Spring so far, and much more!

Chandler Simpson returns to the pod and sits down with Bradfo to discuss his strong start to Spring Training and of course, the evolution of his former college teammate at Georgia Tech and top Red Sox prospect, Kristian Campbell

Free agency can be a wild and unpredictable exercise, which is exactly what reliever Jeff Hoffman discovered over the past few months. The former Phillie and 2024 National League All-Star was thought to be one of the most coveted relievers in the free agent market, but then hit some road blocks when two teams - Baltimore and Atlanta - withdrew offers due to medical concerns. Hoffman sits down with...

The man when it comes to all things MLB prospects, MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra, is back, this time catching up with Bradfo during his tour through spring training. Sam updates us on some of the top prospects he has caught up with during his travels through the Grapefruit League, offering updates on such youngsters at Jackson Jobe, Andrew Painter, Kristian Campbell, and Chandler Simpson. Also on the...

Mikey Romero has had some bumps in the road since being taken in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Red Sox, but now he is finding himself with some very solid career momentum. Before being identified as a standout so far in camp by Sox manager Alex Cora, Romero sits down with Bradfo to discuss his journey the past few years and where it has landed him. Personal tragedy. Serious injury....

Pitch And Moan Host Courtney Finnicum reports live from Reds Camp with a short, quick hitting interview with Reds Skipper Terry Francona

There is no better person to reflect on all the excellence and opportunity that spring training brings that ESPN's Tim Kurkjian. The Hall of Fame baseball journalist sits down with Bradfo to reflect on some great memories, some great stories and some great perspective on what he has seen so far while cruising through camps. There is also some outstanding talk about how and why Kurkjian is about to...

Bradfo catches up with Phillies Closer Jordan Romano to discuss his journey from Toronto to Philadelphia, his maturation into a closer, his nickname due to his entrance, and much more!

Former Red Sox first-round pick Nick Yorke - who was dealt at last season's trade deadline for pitcher Quinn Priester - is thriving with the Pirates, competing for the club's starting second base job. Bradfo catches up with Yorke, who explains how different his mindset is now that he has evolved from prospect status to major league player.

It's another media session with Red Sox manager Alex Cora, this time from Bradenton before his team's game against the Pirates. Other than a few injury notes, the highlight of the session was Cora taking a deep dive into top prospect Kristian Campbell's current lot in life. Within the analysis and information was an unique comparison: Celtics forward Jaylen Brown.

A favorite of the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast Kenley Jansen is back, this time as a member of the Los Angeles Angels. The future Hall of Famer sits down with Bradfo to pull back the curtain on what was his most uncomfortable offseason, how he landed with the Angels and how he viewed his exit from Boston. There is, of course, some Luka Doncic talk along the way. It's always a good time with Kenle...