Baseball Isn’t Boring

Alex Cora had to learn how to deal with a life-changing mistake when he was suspended for the Astros' 2017 cheating scandal. From that he learned lessons that he could pass on to one of his players, Jarren Duran, after the outfielder's two-game suspension due to a homophobic remark to a fan. Bradfo catches up with Cora to talk about advice he could give Duran when trying to find normalcy after ver...

Baseball Isn't Boring is all about entertaining, informing and enlightening, and that's exactly what Alex Tantum does on a regular basis thanks to his mission/platform MLB Fits (@MLB.Fits). Bradfo catches up with the creator of one of baseball's most talked about social accounts to discuss how it all came about, where it is going, and who is the best dressed in all of baseball. For a sport that is...

There have been quite a few impactful starting pitching acquisitions from the trade deadline. Michael Lorenzen. Yusei Kikuchi. Alex Cobb. Jack Flaherty. But one has stood out from the others after these three weeks of post-deadline baseball: Zach Eflin. Bradfo sits down with the Orioles starter to reflect on the trade, his time with the Rays and how he views his new surroundings in Baltimore.

Appearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham joined Bradfo, Sammy and Gordo to offer the plans for recently-promoted top prospects Marcelo Mayer, Kyle Teel and Roman Anthony, while also hinting at what might be in store for rapidly-rising Kristian Campbell. Abraham also presented the plan for the coming week when it came to recently-signed Rich Hill.

All of a sudden, the Padres seem like a team that might be best equipped to make a run at a World Series title. Bradfo joins Gwynn and Chris of 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to dissect one of the hottest teams in baseball, how they match up to the other chief contenders and the MVP case for rookie Jackson Merrill.

Red Sox First Baseman Triston Casas talks to the Boston Media after being reinstated from a long stint on the IL due to torn ribcage cartilage

It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The Brewers and Phillies slide down the rankings and the Astros, Padres, DBacks, & Guardians go on winning streaks to move their way up the rankings as we roll into the chase for the playoffs

Bella Geskos catches up with WooSox Manager Chad Tracy and Top Red Sox Prospect & newly promoted WooSox Catcher Kyle Teel to discuss his transition to Triple-A, how he has adjusted to the new level so far, along with how he has adapted to being a leader in college at Virginia and in Double-A to more of an understated role in Triple-A

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