Baseball Isn’t Boring

The Godfather, Joe Kelly, takes the time to call into the Baseball Isn't Boring Show before his big night ... Joe Kelly Jersey Night at Dodger Stadium. Joe joins Bradfo to talk about the honor and how life has changed since he switched to No. 99.

Bradfo and the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show on WEEI are back and back big. The main topic of conversation? Red Sox owner John Henry's comments to the Financial Times regarding how he views running his team and where the fans might be misunderstanding or misrepresenting the team's approach. Well, Bradfo - and his callers - have some thoughts on the matter.

Today's a big day for the Baseball Isn't Boring family ... our CEO and co-founder Joe Kelly is being honored (once again) at Dodger Stadium, this time with a 'Joe Kelly Jersey Night' with fans getting to adorn his No. 99. Bradfo kicks off the festivities by talking with Roger Arrieta and Carlos Alfaro of the 'Bleed Los Podcast' to dissect exactly why Joe is so unbelievably popular in the world of...

Jonny Gomes - the co-host of "Pitch and Moan" under the Baseball Isn't Boring umbrella - makes history once again by calling into the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show with Bradfo, Gordo and Pat ... while shagging for batting practice with the Savannah Bananas in left field at Fenway Park. It's an iconic player making an iconic call from the outfield of an iconic ballpark.

They're back! The guys who are the conversation-starters for all fake trades - Gordo and Pat of the 'Play Tessie' podcast - return to offer a couple of possible deals as we storm toward the MLB Trade Deadline. This time they are offering up a couple of deals, both involving the Red Sox. One has Craig Breslow selling, the other is a bit of a buy. In both cases, the names and teams (Rangers, White S...

The standings and statistics will show that the White Sox are the worst team in baseball. So, what's it like to be attached to such a team? Fortunately, one of the members of our Baseball Isn't Boring family - co-host of 'Pitch and Moan' Courtney Finnicum - follows the White Sox religiously and is living and dying with their existence. Courtney joins Bradfo to let it fly when it comes to her ChiSo...

If you're looking for the next big thing in Major League Baseball you might want to start following Nationals prospect James Wood. The 6-foot-7 outfielder is on the cusp of entering the big leagues after tearing up Triple-A this season, landing as MLB Pipeline's No. 4 overall prospect. Bradfo sits down with Wood to talk about his journey, choosing baseball over basketball, what it was like to get...

It's one of the most heart-warming moments in professional baseball, when a Triple-A manager informs one of his players their dreams are coming true and they are going to the big leagues. Worcester Red Sox manager Chad Tracy joins Bradfo to reflect on some of the times he got to deliver the message, while offering explanation as to what goes into the big reveal.

Bradfo catches up with a reliever who is currently having a standout season, Pierce Johnson, to talk about life as a relief pitcher, how he got his entrance music, and there is also a quality Dad joke along the way

It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The top three remain as strong as ever, the lower half of the top ten begin to falter, and the Mariners make a big leap!

The majority of relief pitchers who make the All-Star team routinely are buoyed by their save total, with the guys setting them up usually landing on the outside looking in. But there are exceptions. Darren O'Day was one of them. The longtime reliever - and current Braves broadcaster - joined Bradfo to talk about when he made the All-Star team in 2015 and how non-closing relievers should be viewed...

With the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final kicking off, it's a great time for Bradfo to revisit a constant debate on the podcast: Is baseball the best sporting event to attend? Spoiler: He makes a strong case that it is. Bradfo goes on his rant about the subject before replaying a conversation he had with the Guardians' Triston McKenzie on the matter. What do YOU think?

He continues to be one of the best starting pitchers in Major League Baseball. He also continues to be one of the most interesting voices in the game, as well. Bradfo catches up with Charlie Morton to talk about the state of pitching and baseball, while also reflecting on the Braves' pitcher's path to this point. It's the conversation that will make your day.

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.