Baseball Isn’t Boring

It's never easy finding your footing as a major league player, just ask Jackson Holliday. The former first overall pick and Orioles rookie had the extreme example of how difficult an introduction to the majors can be. Now he is back, much better than before. Bradfo catches up with Holliday to talk about that dynamic, while also sitting down with one of this season's most prolific home run hitters,...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Dukes And Bell' on 92.9 The Game. The crew is discussing the Braves recent stretch with the return of Michael Harris II & Max Fried falling on hard times, Aaron Judge's AL MVP candidacy, and much more

Baseball Isn't Boring loves a good major league debut and the stories that go behind making them. That's why Bradfo's sit-down with longtime Yankees minor-leaguer Mickey Gasper, who just made had his introduction into the big leagues with the Red Sox, is a must-listen. The emotion. The journey. The moment. This is what being a big-leaguer is all about.

It hasn't been easy for hitting to keep with pitching in the world of Major League Baseball. That's where technology comes in. In the latest episode of 'Wasabi Hot Tech', Bradfo sits down with Rangers hitting coach Tim Hyers to talk about how far the technology involving hitters have come and where it is going. This is going to make you a significantly smarter and better baseball fan.

Pitching 200 innings. It has become a rarity for major league pitchers these days, with five big leaguers managing last season. Even to get close to it is a feat in this day and age, a reality Red Sox starter Tanner Houck is finding out. Bradfo catches up with Houck to talk about entering these unchartered waters when it comes to workload and how he is managing what has become more than 140 inning...

The stories of perseverance in Major League Baseball are always a good time (and a great podcast topic). Right now there appears to be a pretty good one unfolding in Houston thanks to the dominance of reliever Kaleb Ort. Since the end of the 2023 season, the 32-year-old had been let go by the Red Sox, Mariners, Marlins, Phillies and Orioles before landing with Houston. Since being called up in Jul...

The Angels find themselves in purgatory but that does allow them to do something that they have done a lot lately, call their top draft pick up to the MLB in the same year that they drafted them. In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by Angels Broadcaster Wayne Randazzo to discuss this rough Angels season, their lack of activity at the trade deadline, how Ron Washington has left hi...

Bradfo catches up with Astros Closer Josh Hader to discuss the art of closing, his longest save streaks, and much more

It's that time of year where closers start being put under the microscope more and more, which is why it was a great time for Bradfo to catch up with a couple of them - Kenley Jansen and Josh Hader. The Red Sox reliever joins once again to talk about his contract year, his club's World Series chances, the greatness of Mookie Betts and some spirited hoop talk. Meanwhile, Hader offers some fascinati...

Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran addresses Boston Media after receiving 2-game suspension for use of a homophobic slur directed at a fan during the Red Sox game against the Houston Astros

Lucas Giolito joins Bradfo to offer an update on his comeback from elbow surgery, having just started throwing a baseball again. The Red Sox pitcher offers insight into the approach the medical team is taking toward him, and why they are drawing on the experience of a former Cy Young pitcher. Giolito also offers some honest reflection of his trade deadline chaos of a year ago and the experiences h...

Gibby is back on the podcast, this time having experienced life as the Mets' bench coach throughout this 2024 season. With New York firmly in postseason contention, John Gibbons joins Bradfo to talk about his journey over the past few months, stories from life inside the Mets' clubhouse and why he may or may not know what his uniform number is. Gibby never disappoints.

Bradfo is back on Baseball Isn't Boring Radio, once again being joined by Gordo and Sammy from the Play Tessie podcast. The crew dives into the drama surrounding Triston Casas, who is continuing his rehab assignment in Triple-A. There is also talk of Gordo's bachelor party at Globe Life Field.

It's time for another Ballpark Review from our own Courtney Finnicum, who might have just found her No. 1 destination in all of baseball: Petco Park. Bradfo catches up with Courtney to break down her visit to Petco, which begins and ends with conversations about the Padres' home park's wine cellar. We love a good ranking and we love a good ballpark. This podcast embraces both.

When Trevor Story first hurt his shoulder in April it was understood that his 2024 season had come to an end. Evidently, that isn't the case. The Red Sox shortstop offered an update on his injury, revealing his optimism regarding a return this season is higher than ever. Story gives an update on his baseball activities, mindset and expectations.

It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The Royals and Braves fall out of the rankings and the Red Sox and DBacks enter the rankings as we roll into the chase for the playoffs

Bradfo catches up with Rich Hill and his showcase catcher, Jason Turner after Hill's showcase for MLB Teams to discuss how they felt it went, what they aimed to show during it, and much more

With the firing of White Sox manager Pedro Grifol it was only natural that we get proper reaction, and that can only come from one person: Courtney Finnicum. The co-host of 'Pitch and Moan' joins Bradfo to reflect on the Grifol Era, passing out the blame pie for this disaster that has become the White Sox. Courtney also delivers her ballpark review of Petco Park, which - as she is quick to point o...

Whenever we need the what's what when it comes to the Orioles, we go the voice of the Baltimore fans, Eric Arditti. This time Producer Evan is joined by Eric to make the case for the Orioles to come out on top in this race in the American League East, that currently has the O's deadlocked with the Yankees.

Marcelo Mayer is on the doorstep of the major leagues. The Orioles on the doorstep of winning the American League East. It's a good time to remind everyone how good (and interesting) the player and the team are. Bradfo catches up with MLB Pipeline's No. 7 overall prospect to talk about his past, present and future. It's another entertaining conversation with the future shortstop of the Red Sox. Th...

Dbacks GM Mike Hazen joins Bradfo to go behind-the-scenes on how he acquired AJ Puk & Josh Bell from the Marlins and Dylan Floro from the Nationals in the days and hours before the July 30th Trade Deadline, these are stories and insight that you aren't gonna want to miss

It's the return of Arizona Diamondbacks president of baseball operations Mike Hazen, and it couldn't come at a better time. Hazen reunites with Bradfo to pull back the curtain on the Diamondbacks' trade deadline, explaining in detail how the market shook out and all the behind-the-scenes action that came with Arizona's moving and shaking. It's informative. It's enlightening. It's entertaining. And...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time in his weekly appearance with the 'Mego and Jones Show' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the Triston Casas Situation, where the Red Sox messed up at the Trade Deadline, and how entertaining the Red Sox Netflix documentary has the potential to be

There are so many paths one can take to become a manager or coach in the minor or major leagues, with some waiting years upon years to make the decision to jump into that career path. At just 30 years old, Nick Lovullo is well on his way. The son of Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo joins Bradfo to reflect on going from player to currently managing the Cubs' Single-A team in South Bend. There are...

The White Sox have now lost 20 in a row and there is no better two people to dissect the misery than the two hosts from 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum and Jonny Gomes. The pair offer up another round of spicy hot takes, including thoughts on the trade deadline that has come and gone, Jonny's plan to punctuate the A's time in Oakland, and, of course, the anatomy of this losing streak in Chicag...