Baseball Isn’t Boring

Bradfo and his fellow Boston writers catch up with Orioles Outfielder Tyler O'Neill to discuss how he's adjusting to his new digs, reflect on his time in Boston, if the Orioles have the 140 pound dumbbells that the Red Sox didn't have last year, and much more!

Bradfo sits down with Red Sox Legend David Ortiz to discuss among other things... the Rafael Devers positional controversy. Big Papi discusses how he would approach it and has approached it and why things will work themselves out

Garrett Crochet has seemingly settled into his new lot in life, as an ace of the Red Sox' pitching staff and bonafide MLB star starter. But the path to get to this point over the past year has been a complex one. It's one that Crochet reveals to Bradfo in the pair's latest sit-down. His adjustments since being traded. How he views his lot in life. What happened with all that extension drama with t...

ESPN's Buster Olney is back in spring training and better than ever, jumping on the Red Sox Radio broadcast with Bradfo and Cooper Boardman. Buster is offering insight and intelligence when it comes to the presence of Alex Bregman, the potential position switch for Rafael Devers, and who should be considered the favorites in the American League East.

David Ortiz is back! Bradfo is sitting down with the Hall of Famer for a perfectly-timed podcast. The guys talk about the emotional journey of his son, D'Angelo, becoming a professional baseball player, the controversy that has come with Rafael Devers potentially switching positions, how David handled moving to DH, and exactly how close Juan Soto came to becoming a Red Sox. When these two get toge...

In his lengthy sit-down with Bradfo, free agent pitcher Brent Honeywell brings up the topic the much talked about ABS system, remembering when he was actually thrown out of a game for arguing against the technology. To listen to the entire conversation with Honeywell, click here.

Fresh off two games using the new ABS review system, Red Sox manager Alex Cora talks about his impressions of the production ... the good, the bad and the confusing. Cora also offers updates regarding his team's catching situation, most notably how the Sox view perceived starter Connor Wong.

All spring training eyes were on Clearwater with Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet facing off with the majority of the Phillies' everyday lineup. Bradfo was there and talked to Crochet after the outing, discussing his take on the outing while analyzing his first experience with the ABS replay system.

Bradfo catches up with Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber to discuss his career that has been filled with winning, judging players for everything they bring to the table and not just their stats, how he self reflects to keep his emotions in check and much more!

Prior to the Red Sox Spring Training Game against the Phillies, manager Alex Cora addressed what has become a lengthy injury list, how excited he is to watch David Hamilton at a variety of positions, when Bregman will play second base, latest of Devers, and much more!

Sometimes it's good to offer a reminder of how impactful a pitcher can be. That's what we want to offer in our latest conversation with with Brent Honeywell. The former second-round pick, Futures Game MVP, and top prospect sits down with Bradfo to reflect on the memorable postseason run he had with the Dodgers, lessons learned in that bullpen and why he is better positioned than ever to make an im...

Bradfo sits down with Red Sox Pitcher Lucas Giolito to discuss the impact that Alex Bregman has made already throughout the Red Sox clubhouse and debate Bradfo's lack of culture when it comes to the TV show 'Severance'

Bradfo sits down with Red Sox Starter Walker Buehler and Twins Outfielder Harrison Bader to discuss the lessons that they learned from playing for winning teams like the Dodgers and the Mets in 2024

Lucas Giolito is back and better than ever. The Severance-loving, Red Sox-pitching, movie-reviewing podcaster/pitcher returns to talk about a wide variety of subjects with Bradfo. There is his insight into the Red Sox clubhouse and how it views Rafael Devers/Alex Bregman drama. There is his view of his own contract year. There is an analysis of Bradfo's chaotic spring training, along a behind-the-...

Bradfo catches up with Rays starter Ryan Pepiot a year after he landed with Tampa Bay as the key piece of the Tyler Glasnow trade. There is a ton of good starting pitching (and Joe Kelly mural) talk in this one.

When the last World Baseball Classic rolled around, Triston Casas had said he viewed having the chance to be a first baseman for Team USA was a very real goal. Now? Bradfo caught up with Casas to see if his perspective on next year's event has changed and if so why. The former Olympian also answers an always interesting question: Has he ever been nervous playing baseball. It's a quick conversation...

One of our favorites, Pablo Lopez, is back and better than ever. The Twins' Opening Day starter sits down with Bradfo to talk about his evolution as one of the game's best starting pitchers, what he has learned over his time with the Twins, and why his position - the ace of a starting staff - is so important. Bradfo also catches up with Rays' starter Ryan Pepiot a year after he landed with Tampa B...

When it comes to identifying the next big thing in the Yankees organization, you don't have to look far before identifying George Lombard Jr. The 19-year-old shortstop was taken in the first round in 2023 and has lived up to the hype so far, leaving a significant impression on those in New York's big league camp this spring training. Bradfo gets a chance to catch up with the future Yanks star.

Once a highly-touted second round pick in 2009, Trayce Thompson has seen his career take all kind of twists and turns, hoping at one point he will be in the right place at the right time. Trayce - the brother of NBA star Klay Thompson - joins Bradfo to reflect on the path he has taken before landing with his latest team, the Red Sox. There are stories and lessons, which have been born from playing...

Bradfo catches up with fan favorite former Red Sox and current Yankee Dom Smith to reflect on his memorable 3 month stint in Boston, how grateful he was for that opportunity, and whats to come as he continues his career with the Yankees

With Adam Ottavino now wearing the No. 00 for the first time in his life, the veteran pitcher sat down with Bradfo to detail his entire history with the No. 0, how he became the first pitcher to sport the digit, and his view on evolving into this new world of No. 00.

There is nobody better to talk about how front offices have evolved and changed than former Texas Rangers GM, and current Rays executive, Jon Daniels. Bradfo sits down with Daniels to talk about what is being prioritized when it comes to decision-making in baseball these days, and how the process has changed over the years. If you want to get an idea of how life works in a big league front office...

With the Red Sox' first spring training game under their belts, manager Alex Cora addressed what has become a lengthy injury list. Cora revealed that the most concerning of all the bumps and bruises is Kutter Crawford's ailing knee, which the pitcher had an MRI on two days ago. Cora also talked about the backup catching situation, which includes such intriguing names as Carlos Narvaez and Blake Sa...

Friend of the Baseball Isn't Boring brand Mike Vasil is back, this time talking with Bradfo on the day one of his dreams is coming true: Pitching in his first big league spring training game with the Rays against his hometown team, the Red Sox. The guys talk about the Rule 5 pick's journey through the first stretch of life with the Rays, how his mindset and pitching has evolved and how he views hi...

In the second edition of 'Baseball Fans Aren't Boring' we reunite with a friend of the brand and the podcast, Mets superfan Jenn Salerno. Talking from her spring training vacation in Port St. Lucie, we examine how baseball got its hooks in Jenn and why she lives and breathes the great game - and her team - to this very day. As a special surprise, Red Sox/NESN sideline reporter Jahmai Webster jumps...