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Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow addresses Chris Martin being placed on the IL due to anxiety

Closers in baseball are always a great topic, particularly when you can breakdown the art of the job with somebody who does it. In this case, Bradfo sits down with Detroit closer Jason Foley to examine his journey to becoming the Tigers' game-ender and how he views the entire scene. To cap things off Producer Evan offers up his Top 5 closers in baseball right now. Open your day with some great clo...

Bradfo catches up with Braves Outfielder Adam Duvall to take us behind the scenes of the viral video that saw him knock over a fan built beer can pyramid with a single throw

On Wednesday, the first round of voting for the All-Star Game will start which means we can start talking about who might get the coveted designation this year. Two players who have lived that life - Garrett Cooper (2022, Marlins) and Cedric Mullins (2021, Orioles) - join Bradfo to remember what it was like in the weeks leading up to getting the nod, and then how the entire experience felt.

More big prospect news in Major League Baseball Monday with Orioles' infielder Connor Norby being the latest highly-regarded youngster to get the call to the big leagues. With Norby's promotion, and the Rookie of the Year conversation kicking into high gear it's a perfect time to talk to some players who have either experienced first-year challenges or are currently going through it. Baltimore's J...

Bradfo sits down with Official MLB Historian John Thorn and Thorn has been in the news because of his work in making the players from the Negro League count in the official statistics for all of baseball, pushing Josh Gibson past the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth

It is one of the most unique pitches in all of baseball and it was taught to Tarik Skubal by a position player. Bradfo caught up with the Detroit ace to get the story behind how Red Sox utility player Bobby Dalbec taught him a pitch that seems sometimes unhittable. Dalbec then goes into great detail how the wisdom was passed along.

There is no more timely guest than the one appearing on the latest podcast ... Official MLB Historian John Thorn. Thorn has been in the news because of his work in making the players from the Negro League count in the official statistics for all of baseball, pushing Josh Gibson past the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. But Bradfo's conversation with Thorn is much more than last week's huge news. Th...

After 11 minor-league seasons, 1,159 minor-league games, and 4,748 minor-league at-bats, the man they call 'Barrel Man' Jamie Westbrook has gotten to the call to the big leagues. Bradfo catches up with Westbrook prior to his first major league game to talk about his journey, his doubts and his stories.

It's getting to be the at time when top prospects throughout minor league baseball start rising through the ranks. It's why it was a great time for Bradfo to talk with Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham about the status of both Marcelo Mayer and Kyle Teel. On the weekly Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, Bradfo is joined by Gordo and Sammy of the Play Tessie podcast to get updates and insight from...

During Bradfo's extensive sitdown with Red Sox starter Tanner Houck, the pitcher discusses his approach toward a possible contract extension. Houck, who hasn't talked about a deal with the Sox since spring training, elaborates on his mindset regarding the subject. To listen to the entire Houck podcast, click here.

Matt Vierling has turned in one of the best stretches in baseball over the last two weeks of May, which is why he was a perfect guy for Bradfo to sit down with to talk about the mindset and approach that goes with getting in 'The Zone'. It's a looking into the mental side of a state all players (and people) are chasing.

We had a rare big May trade. So Bradfo talked to Nationals GM Mike Rizzo about that dynamic. We had some unbelievable performances in the month. So we then caught up with one of those players who got on a May hot streak, Detroit's Matt Vierling, to talk about that coveted mindset. There was plenty to talk about in the season's second month, which is why we take a look back with these conversations...

It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The top three have been rearranged while the Twins have won their way into the rankings giving the AL Central 3 teams in the Top 10

We proclaimed at the end of spring training that Tanner Houck would be one of Baseball Isn't Boring's Breakout Pitchers of the Year. Sure enough. Houck sits back down with Bradfo for the first time since March to reflect on how the Red Sox starter has evolved into one of the most dominant pitchers in all of baseball this season. The guys also loop back on Houck's strong opinion regarding the limit...

With the newest stat for baseball fans to obsess over - bat speed - recently coming out, it was time to take a look at just how important the measurement is. Is it the be-all, end-all, with players like Aaron Judge dominating the category? Or should we prioritize players like Luis Arraez, who is dead-last in the metric? Bradfo uncovers some answers.

In the latest installment of 'The Eye Test' with Julian McWilliams, we hear from Red Sox manager Alex Cora on how managing in this day and age of baseball has evolved even from when he got his first managing job in 2018. What stats are worth looking at? What is worth spending your time on? How does it feel to guide this day and age of player? It's another great sit-down diving into some more great...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time in his weekly appearance with the 'Jones and Mego Show' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the Kenley Jansen trade rumors, the Chris Martin-Quintin Berry dustup, and Angel Hernandez's retirement

In the first installment of our Wasabi Hot Tech episode - where Baseball Isn't Boring looks at how technology is impacting the great game - Bradfo sits down with Red Sox coach Charlie Madden to investigate the miracle of PitchCom. The device used by pitchers and catchers to determine what pitch will be thrown has played a key role in speeding up the game and limiting those dreaded mound visits. If...

Eric Hosmer had a really solid career, one that finished up last season with the Cubs. He won Gold Gloves. He made All-Star teams. He got MVP votes. And now he is engaging in his career's second act ... as a podcaster. Hosmer joins Bradfo to talk about his new venture - the 'Diggin' Deep Podcast' - and how he views this new world. The guys also dig into the art of clubhouse leadership, which Hosme...

Bradfo is on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Dukes And Bell' on 92.9 The Game. The crew is discussing Ronald Acuna Jr's season ending injury, the Phillies running away with the NL East, and Angel Hernandez's retirement

It's a great time to be a baseball fan with summer - and the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast - kicking into high gear. The latest example is another visit with ESPN broadcaster Mike Monaco, who gives us the unique perspective of being behind the mic for the College postseason, the Little League World Series and Major League Baseball. Monaco always delivers and this sit-down with Bradfo is no excepti...

Bradfo and the Boston Media catch of with Red Sox Closer Kenley Jansen to discuss the latest news that the Red Sox plan to trade him before the trade deadline this season

Ben Cherington, the general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, is back on the podcast and better than ever. This time the Pirates' GM sits down with Bradfo to take a look at the dynamics of having a high draft pick, and even the No. 1 overall pick. The conversation, obviously, includes Pittsburgh's selection of Paul Skenes, with a behind the scenes look at the months, weeks and days leading up to...

Dustin Pedroia is back on the podcast and spitting truths all over the place, including his take on why young players are struggling out of the game in Major League Baseball and the warped messages they are sometimes receiving. Pedroia also offers up his case for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. To listen to the entire conversation between Bradfo and Pedroia, click here.