Baseball Isn’t Boring

It's always a good time when Dustin Pedroia swings by the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, and his latest visit is no exception. Bradfo reunites with Pedroia to talk 'Operation 1525', the mission to get the word out about the former second baseman's case for being called a Hall of Famer. Dustin talks about how he views his candidacy for Cooperstown, explaining how he views his status on the ballot....

We at Baseball Isn't Boring love a good story, and that's why it was an honor for Bradfo to catch up to Kenny Serwa. Just last week, the 27-year-old signed his first deal with a Major League Baseball organization - inking a minor-league pact with the Tigers - thanks in large part to one memorable throwing session. After spending years at multiple colleges and with Independent League team, Serwa ch...

Joe Kelly is back with Bradfo to get something off his chest: Stop complaining about the Dodgers' offseason dominance. Joe explains why it is misguided to do anything but praise the world champs for what they are doing in securing the best of the best, calling out owners and organizations for their missed opportunities.

Baseball is buzzing about what the Dodgers have done since winning the World Series. Blake Snell. Tommy Edman. Teoscar Hernandez. Roki Sasaki. Michael Conforto. And now Tanner Scott. They are getting the players absolutely running away from every other team when it comes to payroll. So, should we hate them? Should we love them? Is this good for baseball? Bradfo sits down with Alonso Sarinana of 'W...

The boss is back and he has something to say. Baseball Isn't Boring co-founder Joe Kelly returns to get his thoughts on the buzz throughout baseball that the Dodgers are executing an unfair offseason. Joe comes in hot with his take regarding other MLB owners and teams who feel Los Angeles is playing with a loaded deck when it comes to securing the best of the best this Hot Stove season. As is alwa...

Bradfo sat down with Billy Wagner to discuss his Hall of Fame candidacy as the announcement for this year's inductees draws closer. Within the talk was Wagner's passionate case for a couple of players who helped change the game in many ways, including for their own teammates - Dustin Pedroia and Andruw Jones. To listen to the entire Wagner interview, click here.

In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by Longtime MLB manager Clint Hurdle to discuss his upcoming book "Hurdle-isms", his roller coaster journey through his life in baseball, his future in the game, and much more!

If you're looking for a player to root for in this upcoming spring training, Robert Stock is your guy. The 35-year-old who was drafted in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals has found himself in major league camp with the Red Sox. Having gone through years in the minors, the Independent Leagues and, most recently, Mexico, Stock has remade himself into a 100 mph-throwi...

Newly Signed DBacks Pitcher Corbin Burnes, Dbacks GM Mike Hazen, DBacks Owner Ken Kendrick, and Burnes's Agent Scott Boras sit down with Arizona and National Media to discuss his decision to sign with the DBacks, what separated the DBacks from the other clubs he talked to, and much more!

With just a few days before the National Baseball Hall of Fame announces its 2025 inductees, one of the more deserving candidates on the ballot, Billy Wagner, joins Bradfo to reflect on his feelings in these final moments. Facing his 10th and final opportunity, Wagner offers an open and honest view of how he is feeling knowing this will be his final chance to be voted into the HOF. You won't be ab...

Dillon Lawson has experienced a lot over the last few years. He has gone from the hitting coach for the Yankees, to a roving instructor for the Red Sox before landing as Boston's assistant hitting coach for the upcoming 2025 season. Dillon sits down with Bradfo to reflect on lessons learned during his time in New York, while explaining where he sees the position of hitting coach going in the comin...

Bradfo sits down with Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet in Toronto to discuss the Blue Jays active pursuits of top free agents like Alex Bregman and Anthony Santander, along with their hope to re-sign their homegrown star, Vladimir Guerrero Jr

So, it turns out another prized Japanese free agent has taken a liking to Toronto. One year after the Blue Jays convinced Shohei Ohtani their organization was worthy of taking a hard look at, Roki Sasaki is now evidently forming somewhat of a flirtation with the Jays. Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet in Toronto joins Bradfo to give the what's what when it comes to Sasaki and the Jays, while also t...

Newly Re-Signed Mets Pitcher Sean Manaea sits down with New York Media to discuss his decision to re-sign with the Mets, why he chose to return to the Mets, his thoughts on their signing of Juan Soto and hope of re-signing Pete Alonso, and much more!

Giants President Of Baseball Operations Buster Posey and Newly Signed Giants Pitcher Justin Verlander sits down with San Francisco Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Giants, why he chose the Giants, which number he plans on wearing, and much more!

The St. Louis Cardinals represent one of the most talked about teams this offseason despite not making any significant moves. The reason? Mostly due to Nolan Arenado. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joins Bradfo to offer some insight when it comes two Arenado's current situation. Will he be traded? Why hasn't he been traded? Just how good is he? Derrick has all the answers and then so...

Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is back, this time joining Bradfo and Gordo (Play Tessie) for FenwayFest at Fenway Park. There is a lot to get to with Casas, including his social media strategy, his beard, when the last time he talked to the Red Sox about a contract extension and all those trade rumors. And not to be forgotten, there is more Wasabi Challenge talk.

The vibes were at an all-time high for Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, with Bradfo being joined by Pat from the Play Tessie podcast at Fenway Park for FenwayFest. Two of their very special guests were a pair of players who reside at the top of the MLB prospect rankings in most circles - Kristian Campbell and Roman Anthony. The guys talk about their new lot in life, their matching cars and whet...

Newsday's Laura Albanese joins Bradfo to discuss a great topic: What it's like to vote for the National Baseball of Hall of Fame. Specifically, the conversation involves Laura's first-time foray into the process, which had her check off six names on this year's ballot. The debate when it comes to the Hall of Fame is always a good time, and when you add in the feelings, emotions and logic that go i...

Red Sox Manager Alex Cora sits down with Bradfo to discuss the art of recruiting free agents this offseason including the likes of Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler, Alex Bregman, among others

Just after Liam Hendriks continued his throwing program in 20 degree weather out on the Fenway Park field, he met with Bradfo and others to offer an update on where he is at physically heading into 2025 spring training. Hendriks, who missed all of 2024, explained that he is ready to compete for the team's closer's role and feels significantly more prepared to contribute than he did when trying to...

Red Sox manager Alex Cora returns to the podcast, this time to reflect on an eventful offseason - including offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Juan Soto meeting - while also laying out how he views the rest of the team-building process. There is Rafael Devers talk. There is Alex Bregman talk. There is recruiting talk. There is Netflix talk. And there is the reality of the Red Sox heading int...

The Newest Mets Hall Of Famer and the 11th New York Met to get his jersey retired when the Mets retire #5 in July, David Wright meets with the New York and National Media to discuss getting the call that the Mets were retiring his number, what it means to him, his thoughts on the Mets offseason moves, and much more!

Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray joins Bradfo to discuss the latest on his recovery from Tommy John/Internal Brace Surgery while also giving his pep talk to Nats nation on why he believes that the team will be contenders in 2025

Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray is back and more entertaining and insightful than ever. Josiah joins Bradfo to hit on a ton of topics including breaking down how his first pitch with Travis Scott came about, how he dealt with the emotions of being told his life would coming back from Tommy John/Internal Brace surgery for the next year, and why the Nationals actually do have a chance to beat...