Baseball Isn’t Boring

With the biggest college football game of the season upon us, we are bringing back a conversation Bradfo had with star Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. The Buckeyes' star offers his honest assessment of which is more difficult: Catching a touchdown pass or hitting a home run. He also professes his love for the great game of baseball. It's a great way to get ready for the big game.

With MLB free agency about to heat up, Bradfo joined the 'Rich Keefe Show' on WEEI to break down exactly what should be expected when it comes to the markets for Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani, while rating which free agents he believes should be prioritized.

While so much of the focus is on free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, there is another Japanese pitcher who MLB teams have a keen interest in: Shota Imanaga. As part of Bradfo's conversation with Lance Brozdowski, the merits of Imanaga is discussed, with Lance offering a superb breakdown of the lefty. To listen to the full Brozdowski podcast, click here.

With the news coming down that the Mets were hiring friend of Baseball Isn't Boring John Gibbons as their new bench coach, it seemed like a good time to offer listeners a reminder of what a great personality and baseball man Gibby is. We are bringing back one of our conversations with the former Blue Jays manager, with Bradfo, Courtney Finnicum and Gibbons getting together for a good time and a gr...

With the holidays upon us, it's worth a few minutes to get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the best family dinner scenes in movie history - which just happens to have a piece of baseball-inspired art to tie it all together. Baseball Isn't Boring Hollywood correspondent Nate Corddry sits down with Bradfo to get the inside look into the memorable get-together in the 2013 movie "The Heat". To list...

It is Thanksgiving and there is no better person to deliver a thanksgiving message than one of the Mayflower descendents, Bradfo. The host of our podcast is joined by Producer Evan to reflect on five things that they are thankful for when it comes to both the world of baseball and this red-hot baseball podcast. It's a great time to contemplate what a great world Baseball Isn't Boring has led us to...

Red Sox reliever John Schreiber touched on a lot of topics in his appearance on the podcast. (Listen to the entire interview with Bradfo, Gordo, Pat and Sammy by clicking here.) And one of the most intriguing topics was Schreiber's explanation of why he went to Driveline, what he learned there and the new pitch that the pitcher came away with.

Red Sox reliever John Schreiber is jumping aboard the Baseball Isn't Boring express, with the guys from the 'Play Tessie' podcast also coming along for the ride. Bradfo, Gordo, Pat and Sammy welcome in Schreiber to take a deep dive into his time at Driveline, his new pitch, his new beard, and his brand new pitching coach and Chief Baseball Officer. There is also some good walk-in music talk along...

New White Sox Senior Advisor To Pitching Brian Bannister explains why New Red Sox Pitching Coach Andrew Bailey will succeed in Boston and how he is able to incorporate different techniques for different styles of pitching and pitchers as told from his experiences working with Bailey with the San Francisco Giants

With all the news surrounding Japanese pitchers coming to the major leagues, it's a perfect time to hear from White Sox senior pitching consultant Brian Bannister when it comes to why these free agents might be perfect fits for MLB teams. Bannister explains the pitch that separates many of them, and how it is a weapon which can serve as a difference-maker during their switch from Japan to North Am...

On the day teams can finally make offers to 25-year-old free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Bradfo catches up with Lance Brozdowski of the Marquee Network to take a deep into what we're dealing with with the righty hurler. The good. The bad. The unknown. It is the most level-headed, in-depth breakdown of Yamamoto you will find. And as a bonus, Brozdowski also offers analysis on another free age...

Phillies President Of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, GM Sam Fuld, and newly re-signed Aaron Nola meets with the Philadelphia and National Media to discuss his contract, decision to re-sign with the Phillies, what convinced him to come back, and who the Phillies are looking to add as the offseason rolls on

Within the lengthy conversation between Bradfo and White Sox senior pitching consultant Brian Bannister was the thought process behind Chicago's dealing of pitcher Aaron Bummer to the Braves in exchange for Michael Soroka, Jared Shuster, Braden Shewmake, Nicky Lopez and Riley Gowens. Bannister goes into detail when it comes to what the White Sox saw in some of the trade's key pieces, while explain...

What is the most unappreciated pitch in baseball? What is the thing that should make Japanese pitchers attractive to major league teams? How did the White Sox' trade of Aaron Bummer come about? And why Andrew Bailey is going to be a perfect fit in Boston. We have all that and more with Bradfo once again sitting down with White Sox senior pitching advisor Brian Bannister. If you want to be educated...

In another excellent episode of WBC Central, Shawn Spradling sits down with one of the most-talked about managers in the World Baseball Classic - and a candidate for the skipper's position with the Padres - Benji Gil. The guys reflect on the electric month of March, Gil's path to this point and how he views this latest potential opportunity. Gil is a guy to get to know and that's exactly what this...

Step into the world of baseball greatness as  Liam Skiffington  of STAT (Saturday's Think About This) sits down with the iconic Billy Wagner, widely regarded as the greatest left handed closer in baseball history. With an impressive 68.1% of votes last year, the 2024 Hall of Fame ballot could be the moment Wagner solidifies his legacy. Liam and Billy engage in a captivating dialogue about Wagner's...

Bradfo and Alex Speier reunite to offer the best MVP voting breakdown you are going to find, with Alex explaining in detail why he voted like he did.

On the day the first real trade is made - with Aaron Bummer going to the Braves - we have so much to talk about. Bradfo catches up with The Godfather, Joe Kelly, to go behind the scenes of the chaos at his house, how he is viewing free agency and how much it is going to cost Shohei Ohtani for No. 17 if both land with the Dodgers. Bradfo and Alex Speier also reunite to offer the best MVP voting bre...

Former Mets GM Zack Scott - now of Four Rings Sports Solutions - had a lot of fascinating takes on the state of baseball, offering his thoughts on Brian Cashman's rant on analytics, how teams are approaching this new world of information, and why Carlos Mendoza is a really, really good hire for New York. And then there was his revelations when it came to the 2021 Trade Deadline deal involving Javy...

Former Mets general manager Zack Scott - who now runs Four Rings Sports Solutions - joins Bradfo to dive into his experiences working for the Red Sox, Mets and now for a variety of organizations from all kinds of sports. There is talk of team-building, the controversy that surrounds the analytical world of baseball these days, his thoughts on the Mets new manager, and some behind-the-scenes revela...

Gerrit Cole was the best pitcher in baseball this season. It's why the Yankees starter is the perfect guy to reflect on what pitching in the major leagues has been like this season. Bradfo sat down with Cole to get his thoughts on how the world of baseball has changed over the last few months, with some incredible insight into a subtle reason why hitters might have an unexpected advantage. If you...

Twenty-two-year old RHP Konsta Kurikka joins Shawn Spradling on WBC Central to share about his journey from Pesäpallo to baseball. Konsta started playing baseball 2 years ago, and his journey has already taken him to Finland, Spain, Germany, Australia, the USA, and the UAE. Drafted by the Abu Dhabi Falcons, he sets his sights on playing in the inaugural Baseball United Showcase next week.

Mets President Of Baseball Operations David Stearns and New Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza meet with the New York and National Media to discuss his hiring, what getting the Mets job means to him, why he believes that he will succeed in New York, and much much more

Aaron Nola is fortunate. Not only is he fortunate that he is coming off a really solid season with the 2023 Phillies, cruising through the postseason until running into the juggernaut Diamondbacks. But he is also fortunate that one of his biggest fans is so knowledgable and passionate about the great game of baseball. It's why actor Ellen Adair - the star of the recently-released movie 'Herd' - is...

While at the recent GM Meetings, Bradfo caught up with Oakland general manager David Forst to reflect on two people currently in the MLB spotlight: Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and free agent pitcher Sonny Gray. Forst witnessed the beginnings for each man, having a front row seat to the kind of potential that has led them to their current achievements. It's a good look back at both...