Baseball Isn’t Boring

Among all these Rivalry Weekend series, perhaps there is none more fascinating than the one between the Cubs and White Sox. It's why our own Courtney Finnicum is the perfect person to offer a scene-setting podcast (with Bradfo) to explain the excitement, anticipation and electricity that has encompassed this battle of Chicago.

Bradfo is back on 92.9 the Game in Atlanta, this time to talk about the best team in baseball, the Braves. After appearance after appearance on the station to suggest the Braves were better than people thought, our host's instincts were finally keen. He talks about the current state of Atlanta, while also giving an idea of what they're about to face with the struggling Red Sox.

After the Patrick Bailey trade, it got the Play Tessie guys thinking: Why aren't there more May trades? Well, there should be. And that's exactly the topic Sammy, Gordo and Pat dive into during the latest edition of BIB Notes. There is also, of course, the group's Studs and Duds, with the Giants' Hump Celebration entering the chat.

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins The Jones And Keefe Show on WEEI to discuss Marcelo Mayer's latest commercial acting performance, Chad Tracy's performance so far as Red Sox manager, and more!

Nick Martinez has had quite a career, going from Texas to Japan to San Diego to Cincinnati before finally landing with the Rays in Tampa Bay. Now the 35-year-old is drawing on all his experience to become one of the best starting pitchers in the young 2026 MLB season. Martinez joins Bradfo to explain how his journey shaped him and why all of a sudden he is being talked about as an American League...

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins Rich And Ken With Ted Johnson on WEEI to discuss Red Sox fans getting asked to leave over wearing brown bags over their heads, the Mike Trout to Red Sox rumors, who the Red Sox realistically could acquire, and more!

Bradfo catches up with Phillies Reliever Tanner Banks to discuss his current lot in life, his decision to shave his mustache, the words he has written inside of his hat on the mound, and more!

Want to hear from the hottest hitter in Major League Baseball? Well, we're here to help. Bradfo is reunited with Kyle Schwarber, the owner of home runs in each of his last five games and one of the main reasons the Phillies have found themselves right back in the playoff hunt. The guys talk about the new-look Phils, what life has been like since the change in managers, how Schwarber approached fre...

Mets POBO David Stearns met with the New York media to discuss calling up Mets top prospect AJ Ewing, how Luis Robert's injury expedited the move, if the Mets can recover from their slow start, and more!

Rich Hill has a unique perspective on the firings of both Alex Cora and Rob Thomson, having lived through such turnover while playing for 14 major league teams. As part of his lengthy conversation with Bradfo, Hill explains his view of what happened, how the news was delivered, and where things might have gone wrong. To listen to the entire talk with Hill, click here.

So many teams with big expectations coming into 2026 have gotten off to rough starts. That doesn't mean all hope is lost, but it would certainly behoove them to listen to a player who has been there and done that when it comes to navigating the ups and downs. That's why Rich Hill is the perfect guy to have on the podcast. The longtime big leaguer is back with Bradfo, reflecting on how some of his...

After his recent promotion from Double-A to Triple-A, George Lombard Jr. is eliciting a lot of buzz in the world of the Yankees. New York's first-round pick in 2023 has found himself on the doorstep of the major leagues at just the age of 20 years old. Bradfo caught up with Lombard Jr. to talk about his new lot in life, the advice that helped him get to this point, and expectations going forward.

It has been a whirlwind few weeks for Chad Tracy, having to not only take over the managerial reins of the Red Sox from Alex Cora but also guide an almost entirely new coaching staff. Tracy sits down with Bradfo to reflect on the challenges and accomplishments of this introduction to life as a big league manager. It's a revealing look at a very unique existence.

Bradfo and the Play Tessie guys are back (Sammy, Gordo and Pat), this time to celebrate Mother's Day with an awesome show talking about the great game of baseball. The guys dig in on what it might take the Red Sox to trade for the likes of Yordan Alvarez ... or Francisco Lindor ... or Jorge Soler. Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham also reunites with the guys to explain how the minor leagues hand...

Kaylee Kowalksi is one of millions of baseball fans who fell in love with the game at a very young age. But she is also the perfect example of what can happen if you never let that passion go and follow it all the way to an actual profession. From in-game host to digital content manager to soon-to-be Baseball Isn't Boring podcaster, Kaylee's story and enthusiasm are worth a listen.

David Ross had a really good run as manager of the Cubs, and now he can sit back and reflect on lessons learned how the whole experience shaped him. Ross sits down with Bradfo to offer next-level insight into how he views the manager's seat. To listen to the entire podcast with David, click here.

Bradfo is back with another quick conversation with Payton Tolle. This time, two key subjects are touched on: 1. Who the Red Sox rookie thinks should play him in a movie; and 2. What was the biggest difference in dominating the Tigers in his last start. It's always a good time with Tolle, and this is no exception.

Hunter Bigge checks off all the boxes for our podcast. He's a good major league baseball player, excelling out of the Rays' bullpen. He has an electric personality. And he was a tour guide at Harvard. Bradfo catches up with Hunter to not only talk about how this pitcher from California landed in the Ivy Leagues, but, more importantly, the ins and outs of being a tour guide during his time at Harva...

When it comes to the recent turnover with the Red Sox, both in the manager's seat and the coaching staff, David Ross has a unique perspective. He understands the market very well, having won a World Series in Boston. And he also realizes how things can go astray when it comes to being perceived as the right guy for the job, having been fired as the Cubs' manager. As part of his conversation with B...

Bradfo catches up with Rays Outfielder Chandler Simpson to discuss his approach at the plate, his second chance in the Major Leagues, the art of the bunt, and more!

David Ross is telling his story. What happened with his departure from the Cubs? Why was he out of the public eye for so long? What lessons did he learn during his time as a big league manager? What does the future hold for the former catcher? It's all asked and answered in another sit-down with Bradfo and Rossy.

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins the Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI to discuss Chad Tracy's Red Sox, Willson Contreras' comments about young players, Roman Anthony's injury concerns, and more!

The Play Tessie guys (Pat, Gordo and Sammy) are all about the news of the week, which isn't hard to uncover this time around. Stars like Tarik Skubal and Carlos Correa are going down left and right. Which means it's time for the crew to dissect how these massive injuries impact the Tigers and Astros chances at making it to October and Framber Valdez's latest temper tantrum.

Producer Evan is back with another MLB Power Rankings, with this one loaded up with teams from the National League Central. Evan and Bradfo identify some teams you should keep an eye on, along with some Evan-isms that keep popping up. Also, there is a boatload of BIB merch in this one.

Bradfo caught up with Anthony Volpe, the Yankees shortstop who finds himself still in Triple-A despite having completed his rehab assignment. Joined by Dan Martin of the New York Post, our BIB host is there as Volpe addresses what has become something of an uncertain situation with the Yankees.