Baseball Isn’t Boring

While the chaos of the MLB postseason is unfolding, the future of baseball is showing their stuff in the Arizona Fall League. So instead of just looking at the whole scene from afar, Baseball Isn't Boring has its own AFL correspondent to bring you the what's what when it comes to life in the prospect-heavy league. Red Sox pitching prospect Christopher Troye kicks off the first installment of 'Troy...

A very important discussion has to be had: Who has the best remaining fan base? Fortunately, we have Courtney Finnicum at the ready to rate the groups that are still standing in this postseason. Courtney joins Bradfo to dive into who is the best of what is still left, with plenty of examples and electricity used to support the picks. There is also talk of ballpark Prosecco. Go ahead, listen and th...

The Dodgers are down 2-0. The Phillies just lost their first postseason game in heartbreaking fashion. And now the Orioles are facing elimination. We need perspective, and that's what the face and voice of the O's fans, Eric Arditti (@editti22), is here for. For hope. For inspiration. For some laughs. For a look at what has been and what might be. Listen to all good old fashioned postseason therap...

Bradfo sits down with PGA Tour Champion Keegan Bradley to discuss his love of Boston sports, the similarities between baseball and golf, and his friendship with the late great Tim Wakefield

The Rangers are red-hot, winning the first two games of their best-of-five series against the Orioles. How did they get here? Well, Bradfo and Rangers broadcaster C.J. Nitkowski dig in on how this roster was built and how much credit former President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels should get when it comes to what we're witnessing with the Rangers. It's all part of a lengthy conversation betwee...

The Rangers are on the cusp of sweeping the Orioles after winning their fourth postseason game in a row. There is nobody better to explain what is going on with Texas than C.J. Nitkowski. Bradfo sits down with the Rangers broadcaster - and MLB Network Radio host - to dissect exactly what is happening with a team some thought wouldn't even make it to the playoffs. It is the best way to explain what...

As part of the debut episode of STAT (Saturday's Think About This), Liam 'Skiff' Skiffington catches up with former major leaguer Jonny Gomes. One of the topics discussed by the pair is something Gomes is very familiar with: Team chemistry. In this part of the conversation Skiff and Gomes look back at his 2013 run with the Red Sox and how important having the right vibe on that team was in their s...

In the first episode of STAT: Saturday's Think About This,  Liam Skiffington  sits down with MLB veteran Jonny Gomes. Together they explore Jonny's postseason experience, discuss the keys to postseason success, touch on his distinctive beard care, and dive into his work as the head of business strategies at the cutting edge technology company, Yakkertech. 

Producer Evan and Bradfo get you ready for the next round of postseason games, which includes, of course, the Phillies against the Braves. The guys pick their winners in the four series, while analyzing if Jonathan Papelbon will be making $150,000 from his wager on Philadelphia to win the whole thing. We also have a contest!

Rich Hill gives his perspective on the downfalls of analytics used in the Postseason (i.e. Blake Snell and Jose Berrios) and which pitchers he would want on his team when entering a crucial game in the 2023 Postseason

Bradfo caught up with Phillies GM and Red Sox GM/POBO candidate Sam Fuld during the Phillies celebration last night to discuss building a winning culture, watching the games as an executive as compared to a player, and what he has learned working under Dave Dombrowski

The Phillies are certainly a unique group, perhaps representing the hottest team in baseball heading into the second round of baseball. Bradfo caught up with President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, owner John Middleton and GM Sam Fuld in the midst of the Phillies' celebration to discuss the building of this collection of players. Also included is Jake Cave proclaiming that the Phillies c...

It's another offseason which means Rich Hill is back on Baseball Isn't Boring and this time he has some news to reveal regarding his future. After breaking out his plans for 2024, Hill goes on to offer some insight into what happened in his two months with the Padres. Also in the conversation with Bradfo, the lefty offers his take on team-building and where managers are going right and wrong when...

Bradfo is joined by Phillies Ace and Wild Card Game 1 Starter Zack Wheeler to discuss what it's like to pitch in the postseason, how Phillies fans and the Citizens Bank Park playoff environment compares to other places he's pitched, and most importantly, a Phillies 2022 playoff moment that made him go "WOW!"

With Zach Eflin trying to save the Rays' season, it is timely to listen to Bradfo's conversations with Tampa Bay pitching coach Kyle Snyder and Eflin about the idea of the starter serving as a postseason ace. Snyder goes deep into the reasons why he believes Eflin is the right guy at the right time, while Eflin offers insight into lessons he learned in the playoffs with the Phillies as a reliever...

The celebration of the postseason after Day 1 easily went to Phillies' Nick Castellanos, who sprung up from his double to flash his own dugout his ring finger. It was organic and symbolic. After the Phils' win Bradfo caught up with Brandon Marsh to get the what's what when it came to the moment, while dissecting the entire scene at Citizens Bank Park in Game 1 of Philly's series against the Marlin...

There is nobody better to bring on the podcast after the first wave of postseason games than former major league Nick Punto, who went to the playoffs with both the Twins and Cardinals. Punto explains why it took Minnesota 19 years to crack the code in the postseason, while pointing to his time in St. Louis as the proper path to success. The familiarity for Punto didn't stop with Minnesota's involv...

Phillies Slugger Kyle Schwarber joins Bradfo to talk about the incomparable environment that comes with the postseason crowds he experienced in Philly, Boston, and Chicago that bring out such a euphoric feeling for him and his teammates on the big stage

Just more than two months ago, Jake Burger was playing for a floundering White Sox team with no hope of making the postseason. Today he is a key member of one of the most exciting teams in the playoffs, the Miami Marlins. Burger returns to the podcast to talk with Bradfo about his trade, what it means for his family to play for Marlins' GM Kim Ng, and one of the best fake-paying strategies we have...

It's time for the postseason, and there is no better way to kick off the second season than with one of the podcast MVPs of the regular season, Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm. The lefty joins Bradfo once again, this time from the site of Philadelphia's Wild Card round matchup against the Marlins, Citizens Bank Park. Strahm talks Phillies' team dinners, MLB rules and the nonsensical Bryce Harper fine...

Mets Owner Steve Cohen and New Mets President Of Baseball Operations David Stearns meet with the New York and National Media to discuss his hiring, why they chose to move on from Buck Showalter, their plans for this offseason, Pete Alonso's future with the Mets, and much much more

The postseason is finally upon us which means things are going to be taken up a notch. That's why Bradfo, Producer Evan and Liam 'Skiff' Skiffington are ready to rank the Least Boring Postseason Teams ... all 12 of them. And as a special bonus, Baltimore pitcher Cole Irvin and Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen stop by to give their takes. (Spoiler: Irvin's pick might be a bit biased.) Its' a great way...

Just moments after the Red Sox announced the passing of former pitcher/broadcaster Tim Wakefield at the age of 57, Bradfo is joined by MLB.com's Ian Brown to reflect on Wakefield, the person, the player and the iconic ambassador. Both Bradfo and Browne covered the knuckleballer throughout his career, while witnessing first-hand all the good Wakefield did well after throwing his last pitch.

With the Red Sox' season coming to a close, outfielder Alex Verdugo met with the media prior to Game 162 to answer questions about his 2023 campaign. It was one that started with some much promise, but tailed off with Verdugo experiencing a couple of benchings, various injuries, and life as rumored trade piece. Verdugo - who is entering a contract year - also talked about having to deal with some...

After watching Kutter Crawford pitch six scoreless innings, giving up just one hit, against the Orioles, Red Sox manager Alex Cora explained what he is seeing and what we will be seeing when it comes to the intriguing righty.