Baseball Isn’t Boring

In this BIB Vault, Bradfo caught up with Justin Verlander in 2023 to discuss how the Astros unlocked his career and gave him the ability to pitch into his 40's... which he accomplished as he finally steps away from the game at age 43

Bradfo catches up with White Sox Catcher Kyle Teel to discuss the evolution of his game over time, his draft experience, how grateful he is to be on this Sox team, and more!

Bradfo is boots on the ground in Chicago, catching up with the team that leads the league in vibes, the White Sox. This is a podcast that truly catches the spirit of the thing, with guests including Jordan Leasure (the man who bought Mike Vasil's magic wand), Derek Shomon (the hitting coach who has helped transform an offense), and Kyle Teel (the young catcher who represents the promise of this team). It's a great time with a really good team.

After a week of turmoil that included the earthquake-induced tragedy in his home country of Venezuela, along with a suspension for charging Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, Willson Contreras got some good news. The first baseman was informed that he would be playing in his fourth All-Star Game, thanks to Vlad Guerrero Jr. bowing out. Contreras talked about the All-Star honor, how he viewed Cavalli's apology, and his perception of playing in Boston.

The Wasabi Challenge is back, this time appearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show. The participants include Producer 'This Is Tristan', Gordo (Play Tessie), and Lucy Burdge of NESN, all of whom subject themselves to trivia questions from Bradfo while risking having to consume a healthy dollop of wasabi.

Producer Evan (Evan O'Brien) is back with another edition of MLB Power Rankings, listing his Top 10 big league teams as we head into the final week before the All-Star Game. The Dodgers? Sure. The Brewers? Absolutely. And yes, the Rays have earned elite status. But what about the other teams vying for viability? There aren't many easy answers, as Producer Evan and Bradfo expertly point out.

Bradfo is back on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, this time joined by Gordo to talk about what grade Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow deserves this season and let's just say the results were very, very mixed

Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline is back with Bradfo and he returns at a perfect time, just one week before what might be the most talented Futures Game since the All-Star Weekend showcase began. Sam identifies the five players he is most looking forward to seeing playing, while offering awesome examples from previous Futures Games that show how awesome it can be.

It is the day that makes us stop to remind us how great the national pastime. It is the heart of the baseball season. It is the Fourth of July. Courtney Finnicum joins Bradfo to reflect on why the holiday is so special for baseball fans, and how we should go about celebrating it. Courtney also offers another excellent ballpark view, this one involving Angel Stadium. There is also talk of margarita popsicles. It's a great way to revel in baseball and our nation's birthday.

Kaylee Kowalksi is back with another episode of 'Baseball Fans Aren't Boring', this time catching up with Jess Roeger, who just completed the quest of visiting all 30 MLB ballparks. It's a journey that is a dream come true for most baseball fans, and now a reality for Jess thanks to this 14-year quest that was just punctuated.

Every major league pitcher has his own journey and story. It's why listening to veteran Nationals starters Zack LIttell and Miles Mikolas is so valuable. Bradfo sits down with both pitchers to discuss some important elements of their existences. Contracts. Big league perspective. This new life with ABS. And how Japan can change a career. It's all there. There's education, information, and, of course, plenty of entertainment.

Bradfo is back on WEEI, this time joining Adam Jones and Justin Turpin to talk about the tenuous position the Red Sox find themselves in heading toward the All-Star break. But, perhaps most importantly, there is the big announcement that there is officially going to be a 'Baseball Isn't Boring Night' at Fenway Park on Sept. 2, with Joe Kelly and the crew all in attendance. To get your special ticket go to: redsox.com/bib

With the All-Star Game less than two weeks away, it was a perfect time for the Play Tessie guys (Pat, Gordo and Sammy) to use their latest BIB Notes episode to identify which players who still have the opportunity to start in the Midsummer Classic actually deserve to be tipping their cap during player introductions in Philadelphia.

Bradfo catches up with Nationals Manager Blake Butera, who goes into detail about the impact Dustin Pedroia has made on him and all the other smaller players in the Massachusetts area

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins The Gashouse Gang on KMOX 104.1 FM to discuss what he made of the Willson Contreras/Cade Cavalli dustup, where the Red Sox and Cardinals find themselves right now, Joe Kelly's adventures and more!

As we glide past the 2026 season's halfway point, it's time to identify the best free agent signing in MLB. That would be our latest guest on the podcast, Nationals starting pitcher Foster Griffin. Bradfo sits down with Foster to talk about his journey, how he found this success and what it's like to be an All-Star in Japan. There is also a conversation with Griffin's manager, Blake Butera, who goes into detail about the impact Dustin Pedroia has made on him. And to finish things off, Bradfo catches up with Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to talk about communication with players as the trade deadline gets closer.

After the incident at Fenway Park Tuesday night in which Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras and Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli got into a shouting match that led to benches clearing, both players explained their perspective on the chaos.

Bradfo sits down with one of the game's best personalities, Nationals Second Baseman Nasim Nuñez, who offers up next-level talk regarding his quest to steal 80 bases, how he goes about stealing bases, and more!

Following his emotional game against the Nationals, in which he broke down in tears after hitting a first-inning home run, Willson Contreras met with the media to detail the struggles he and his other Venezuelan baseball players are going through with the thoughts of the earthquake victims weighing heavily on their minds.

James Wood does the podcast and then goes out and hits a home run. It's science. It happened the last time Bradfo caught up with the Nationals' star, and it repeated once again with this latest sit-down. Before Wood hit his 441-foot blast to lead off his latest game, he chopped it up with Bradfo to talk about the Ted Williams seat, how the 23-year-old's life has changed since he first jumped on BIB and what advice he would give players headed to the All-Star Game for the first time. Bradfo also talks with one of the game's best personalities, Nasim Nunez, who offers up next-level talk regarding his quest to steal 80 bases.

Nationals POBO Paul Toboni met with the media to talk about returning to Boston for the first time since taking over the Nationals, his trade deadline approach, and more!

Want to know what is going on with Roman Anthony? Listen to his latest sit-down with Bradfo. The Red Sox rookie goes into great detail regarding the injured finger that has kept him out of the lineup for almost two months, while offering an honest assessment of the challenges that have come with the absence. It's an important conversation with one of Boston's most important players. (There is also the case of the missing Baseball isn't Boring t-shirt.)

Bradfo is back with the Play Tessie guys (Gordo, Sammy) for another Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, this time diving into which of all of these "contending" American League teams should actually be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline.

Bradfo catches up with a member of the 2022 American League All-Star team, Paul Blackburn, who has seen a bit of rebirth with the Yankees in 2026. Blackburn talks about his journey since those days in Oakland, offering up exactly how things have turned around with the Yankees.

Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham is back on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, this time talking about which players might land in the Futures Game at All-Star Weekend. There is also some next-level motivation with updates on key minor leaguers such as Kyson Witherspoon, Devin Futrell and the newly-promoted Anthony Siegler.

Alonso Sarinana is back, joined this time by Former MLB Reliever Joe Beimel to discuss the MLB's first proposals about a new CBA, why a salary cap will never happen, if this is definitely gonna end in a lockout, and more!

With Garrett Crochet still not having pitched since late April due to a shoulder issue, Bradfo caught up with the Red Sox ace to get the latest when it came to his status, progress, and expectations.

Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns & Interim Manager Andy Green took to the podium, this time to discuss the Mets decision to fire Carlos Mendoza, Green's decision to take the interim job despite having no plans on returning next season, what to make of this disappointing season, and more.

With news coming down that Carlos Mendoza is out as the manager of the Mets, we wanted to resurface the recent conversation Bradfo had with former Cubs skipper David Ross. Ross is revealing and insightful when it comes to all the realities that come with being fired as a major league manager.

It's not always easy to live out your dream, which was a reminder offered by Yankees rookie Spencer Jones when he sat down with Bradfo. The former first-round pick detailed some of the obstacles he overcame to reach the majors and offered advice to those about to be introduced to professional baseball. Bradfo also catches up with another inspirational story: former All-Star Paul Blackburn, who has revitalized his career after navigating a few years of struggles and injuries. And, finally, there is a conversation with Trevor Story, who not only offers an update on his comeback from sports hernia surgery but also explains the importance of veteran leadership in a big league clubhouse.

Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins The Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI to discuss whether this is rock bottom for the Red Sox, Craig Breslow's job security, if the Red Sox will allow Breslow to make moves at the Trade Deadline, and more!

If there was ever a contending team that needed a very specific thing, it would be the Cubs' desire to find starting pitching. While Chicago did make a trade for the Mets' David Peterson, it is clear that, because of the rash of injuries to the Cubs' starting rotation, other moves need to be made. That's why the Play Tessie guys (Gordo, Pat and Sammy) are diving into the discussion, looking for answers when it comes to one of MLB's most mercurial clubs.

Bradfo and MassLive's Chris Cotillo catch up with reliever Zack Kelly, who is trying to find his way back to the majors after being sent back down to Triple-A. Kelly offers an honest assessment of his career path, which may or may not keep him with Red Sox the rest of the season.

Courtney Finnicum is back with another episode of 'Pitch & Moan', this time talking to Braves Ace Chris Sale about the Braves impressive season thus far in their first season with Walt Weiss at the helm, Sale's advice to the young up-and-coming pitchers in the game today, how Sale's injury rehab has actually helped him improve, his family life, and much more!

After missing all of the 2026 season with a shoulder issue, Romy Gonzalez is on the verge of returning to the Red Sox. Bradfo caught up with the infielder to talk about his timeline and how he feels about things heading into a projected reunion with his teammates this coming weekend.

Kaylee Kowalski is back with another episode of 'Baseball Fans Aren't Boring', this time talking to Allan "AJ" Johnson and Mary Jane Johnson, who made news of catching home run balls on back to back night on home runs hit by Willy Adames. But it's not just the fact that they caught home run balls hit by the same player on back-to-back games; it's the incredible baseball story that led them to that moment, which made the conversation so fascinating and important.

The Mets remain one of the most perplexing teams in all of Major League Baseball, which is why they are a fantastic topic for Bradfo and Laura Albanese of Newsday to dive into. Should they buy? Should they sell? What has gone wrong? What is the future of Bo Bichette? All that and some outstanding talk about t-shirts make this another top-tier discussion with the Mets' beat writer.

With the decisive game of the College World Series between North Carolina and Oklahoma upon us, it seems like a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with a player who lived the life of not only winning the whole thing but playing hero while doing it. The 2019 College World Series Most Outstanding Player Kumar Rocker joined Bradfo to talk about his experience in Omaha and how that provided memories for a lifetime.

Bradfo and Gordo are back for another Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, this time celebrating the great game on Father's Day. Along with recapping the week and revisiting Bradfo's stint as a PA Announcer, the guys take stock of whether or not the Red Sox deserve their optimism or their ire.

Newsletter Wiggz is back with another episode of The Stack, which can be viewed exclusively on the Baseball Isn't Boring substack (run by Wiggz, himself). This time our guy is talking with Bradfo about the trade deadline's big ticket items along with the plans for Wiggz's big Baseball Isn't Boring-powered date.

Twenty years ago, Daniel Bard and his University of North Carolina baseball team made it to the College World Series finals only to fall short. Now, Bard is returning to Omaha, this time to cheer on his alma mater as UNC takes on Oklahoma in the championship series. Bard joins Bradfo to talk about his journey back to Nebraska, what he remembers about that run two decades ago, and why all of this has made him view baseball in a different light.

One of our favorites at BIB, Dylan Cease, is back, this time sitting down with Bradfo to talk about a litany of life lessons. There is a breakdown of his time in Toronto, why he loves history so much, and, finally, a discussion of whether he could strike out Babe Ruth. It's always a good time with Dylan, and this is no exception.

Courtney Finnicum and Bradfo are teaming up to give you a perspective of what it's like to play with and against the most talked-about pitcher in baseball, Jacob Misiorowski. First, Courtney catches up with Jake Bauers of the Brewers to talk about the guy he affectionately identifies as "a goober" while offering some perspective on life as a Brewer. Then Bradfo asks former Brewer Caleb Durbin about his perspective on his former teammate, and how he remembers finding out The Mis made the All-Star team. There is also the memory of how difficult it was to take on the pitcher in an intrasquad game. It's timely and awesome.

It's that time of year when teams are starting to seriously consider making their big move, one way or another, ahead of the trade deadline. It's a topic Bradfo brings up with Ross Atkins when sitting down with the Blue Jays GM, who is firmly on the buyer's side. Along with the conversation with Ross, we also resurface a trade deadline discussion with the always interesting Jerry Dipoto, along with another Dylan Cease sit-down. It's a great way to punctuate the week and storm into trade deadline season.

The stars aligned for Tommy Kahnle. The Red Sox reliever has found himself in an ideal position for June 19, getting the opportunity to see a dream come true by attending Team USA's World Cup game in Seattle, before taking the field for his team's game against the Mariners later in the day. Kahnle explained to Bradfo how it all came out.

'Pitch and Moan' host Courtney Finnicum is boots on the ground in Milwaukee, where she caught up with longtime Cleveland coach Sandy Alomar Jr. Courtney and Sandy reflect on how underrated the American League Central is, while also diving into the secret sauce of the first-place Guardians.

There is a buzz around baseball thanks to a whole new wave of fans. The Tartan Army, otherwise known as Scotland's football/soccer supporters, have invaded ballparks and reminded us all how great the baseball-watching experience can be. Bradfo is joined by a member of the crew, Greg Weir, to offer a next-level perspective on how the Scots viewed their trip to Fenway Park and what they thought of the game, which we absolutely know is anything but boring. Bradfo caps things off with a quick conversation with a player, Red Sox reliever Greg Weissert, who had a front row seat to the Scot-led party that took place in the Fenway bleachers.

Bradfo is back on with Sportsnet's Blair and Barker, this time to talk about where it all has gone wrong with the Red Sox and what path they might be now taking heading into the trade deadline. There is also some good t-shirt talk.

What would making the American League All-Star team mean to Payton Tolle? Well, judging by his conversation with Bradfo ... a lot. Tolle explains how he grew up idolizing the All-Stars and how he views his chances as the final few weeks before the teams are named approach.

It's another episode of 'Baseball Fans Aren't Boring' with our host Kaylee Kowalski catching up with the heart and soul of the Kane County Cougars fan base, 91-year-old Jack 'Mr. Kaboom' Phelan. Our guy 'Kaboom' talks about how he found himself as the guy who has helped get the party started since 1997.