Baseball Isn’t Boring

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.

The 3rd episode of Pitch And Moan is Here! Hosts Courtney Finnicum and Jonny Gomes rant about all the latest happenings around baseball including the crazy/unexplainable White Sox-Orioles interference call, the slow starts for both 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers and runner-up Arizona Diamondbacks, the recent streak of absolutely awful city connect uniforms, and Jonny's crazy connection t...

In the first installment of our new feature - the Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage 'Hot Take', with Bradfo - a rarely talked-about topic is dissected by our host: Why Games Played Is the Most Important Stat in Baseball. With Jarren Duran and Alex Cora constantly pledging to each other that Duran will play in all 162, Bradfo hashes out what makes the topic so important

If you need to jumpstart your day, or punctuate your week, there is no better podcast to listen to than Dustin Pedroia's return to Baseball Isn't Boring. The always entertaining second baseman joins Bradfo to talk about his path to become a Red Sox Hall of Famer, while presenting the case for a spot in Cooperstown. If you want a spicy perspective on all things baseball, this is the podcast for you...

It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The top teams remain untouched and unscathed while the Guardians and Royals fly up the rankings

Jonathan Papelbon is heading into the Red Sox Hall of Fame next week, which on its own would be a great reason to have the friend of Baseball Isn't Boring on the podcast once again. But there is so much more. Bradfo teams up with Pap once again, this time to reflect on his path to Red Sox immortality, along with some pointed commentary on how relievers are being used. The former closer has taken i...

Everyone knows that one of the best changeups in the game belongs to Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal, but what you may not know is that he was taught how to throw it by Red Sox First Baseman and former 2-way player at University of Arizona, Bobby Dalbec

We at Baseball Isn't Boring are proclaiming the Tampa Bay Rays' City Connect uniforms - skateboarding Rays, and all - as the best in all of Major League Baseball. So with the honor comes the conversation, as Bradfo catches up with Warren Hypes of the Rays to talk about the evolution and creation of these uniforms all of baseball are talking about. To top things off on today's podcast, Bradfo also...

Bradfo sits down with Red Sox First Baseman Dominic Smith to discuss his career journey, his draft experience, and how it felt to be on the Mets when they acquired Francisco Lindor in 2021

With Francisco Lindor returning to Cleveland for the first time since being traded to the Mets, it was a good time to reflect on the player and the person. One person who has known Lindor for longer than most in baseball is Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Bradfo caught up with Cora to talk about how far Lindor has come as a person and a player, while taking a look into the shortstop's impact on the gre...

Bradfo jumps on 670 the Score in Chicago to talk with the Mully and Haugh Show about the very different worlds of the White Sox and Cubs. What has happened to Andrew Benintendi? How will the trade deadline look for both clubs? What was the takeaway from the Baseball Isn't Boring catch-up with Lucas Giolito? The great game of baseball is alive and well in Chicago, with this conversation serving as...

One of the biggest stories in all of baseball this week was the return of Francisco Lindor to Cleveland for the first time since he was dealt to the Mets. It seemed like a great time to dissect Lindor's existence, both since he joined New York and now as a 30-year-old who is trucking through an enormous 10-year contract extension. Bradfo sits down with Tim Britton of The Athletic, Red Sox manager...

Lucas Giolito is a place right now where he can do a lot of reflecting on what has been a pretty good career. The Red Sox starting pitcher is out for the season after undergoing internal brace surgery on his pitching elbow, allowing for some perspective on his path to this point. The moment in time allows Giolito to sit down with Bradfo to reflect on a very unique approach he took toward finding s...