Bradfo is back with another Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, joined once again by Gordo (Play Tessie) and Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham. Not only does Abraham offer the guys fantastic information on some of the key players in his organization's minor league system (Kristian Campbell, Payton Tolle, etc.), but he offers the what's what when it comes to the role executives in his position play at the trade deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...
Jul 20, 2025•23 min
David Wright's No. 5 was retired Saturday at Citi Field, which offered the opportunity to reflect on a career with the Mets that allowed for some remarkable memories. Wright sat down with the media before his honor to talk about the path that led him to this honor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2025•38 min
One of our favorite chief decision-makers - and a believer in the power of Baseball Isn't Boring - Arizona president of baseball operations Mike Hazen is back, and back at at perfect time. Hazen is joined by Bradfo to discuss the Diamondbacks' approach in these final days before the trade deadline, offering insight into his organization's thinking with so much on the line. There is also a notable tattoo revelation. It's always a good time with Mike, and his is no exception. To learn more about l...
Jul 19, 2025•22 min
Bradfo sits down with the most unique rookie in baseball and the player he has mentioned countless times this season on countless podcasts - Oakland A's rookie shortshop Jacob Wilson To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2025•7 min
Do you need a primer for this season's trade deadline? You're in luck. That's exactly what Bradfo is supplying, with help from Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes, Oakland slugger Brent Rooker, and Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. There is insight from those in the middle of it, with Bradfo also offering the lay of the land for the next few weeks (using the last two deadlines as a guide). There is some eye-opening stuff along the way. And, to top things off, Bradfo also has a talk with the pla...
Jul 18, 2025•25 min
There are so many pitchers having to endure Tommy John surgery and all the uncertainty that comes with it. That's why Bradfo's conversation with Royals starter Kris Bubic is so impactful. The two talk about how Bubic celebrated his first anniversary of coming back from TJ surgery by living the life of an All-Star and the path that it took to get to that point (which includes going from reliever to lockdown starter). It's some great inspiration for any injured player wondering if there is a light...
Jul 17, 2025•14 min
Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing Bradfo's takeaways from the All-Star Game, his viral tweets about Chris Sale, Joe Ryan, and the man in the Connor Seabold jersey, what he sees the Red Sox doing at the trade deadline, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 17, 2025•46 min
Now that the All-Star festivities and Draft are in the rearview mirror, we are now diving head-first into the trade deadline. It's why it was a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with the Marlins Kyle Stowers, who lived the life of a prospect switching teams at the Deadline thanks to the Orioles deal with Miami. (Spoiler: It has worked out well for Stowers and the Marlins.) We don't stop there. Bradfo also talks with the Tigers Zach McKinstry, another player who has experienced being traded, la...
Jul 17, 2025•31 min
Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Spiegel & Holmes' on 670 The Score. The crew is discussing Bradfo's takeaways from the All-Star Game, how Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's breakout season is resonating nationally, the impact of Garrett Crochet on the Red Sox, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/ad...
Jul 16, 2025•14 min
What is it like to navigate through a contract year? Pete Alonso has a pretty good perspective, not only having lived that life last year but also potentially doing it again in 2025, thanks to an opt-out clause in his current deal. Bradfo talks about the dynamic with the Mets first baseman, while also examining the dynamic with Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...
Jul 16, 2025•9 min
Once again, our instincts were keen with Bradfo sitting down with the eventual All-Star Game MVP of the contest before he hit his three straight homers in the swing-off. That, of course, would be Kyle Schwarber. The Phillies slugger chats with Bradfo about how far he has come, and how he has viewed contract years in the past and how he is looking at this one. There are also conversations with two other guys who have lived the contract year life - Pete Alonso and Robbie Ray. It is some great disc...
Jul 16, 2025•26 min
Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'The Sean O'Connell Show' on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. The crew is discussing Cal Raleigh's HR Derby performance, notable moments from All Star media day, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15, 2025•16 min
Bradfo catches up with the MLB rookies who found themselves as All Stars despite drastically different paths, White Sox Rule 5 Pick and Pitcher Shane Smith and the talk of the town, Brewers Pitcher Jacob Misiorowski To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15, 2025•8 min
Bradfo is boots on the ground in Atlanta for all the All-Star festivities, including media availability for all participating players. It's a great time to catch up with some old (and new) friends to talk about an important topic this time of year - the importance of a strong clubhouse at the trade deadline. We get it from all angles. There are the players who are being talked about in trade rumors (Joe Ryan, Ryan O'Hearn). There are the players who have lived the life a few different ways (Chri...
Jul 15, 2025•33 min
Harvard-Westlake High in California has gotten quite the reputation for pumping out big-time big leaguers. So, what's it like to live that life in that school, and how do these players land all in the same place? Bradfo reconnects with one of the school's alums, Lucas Giolito, to talk about his familiarity with another HWH graduate, and current All-Star, Pete Crow-Armstrong. Spoiler: It's a connection that started with both players' moms working together as actors. To learn more about listener d...
Jul 14, 2025•9 min
This is the perfect time for Producer Evan to execute another MLB Power Rankings, which is exactly what he does. Our guy gives his Top 10 teams heading into the All-Star break, surprisingly putting a team that just got swept in the top spot. He does, however, give props to a couple of the hottest teams in the game. Bradfo also has an epic rant about ZERO players showing up to the MLB Draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic...
Jul 14, 2025•44 min
On their own, two of the top propsects in the White Sox farm system - Braden Montgomery and Noah Schultz - are fascinating characters and stories. But then there is the links both of them have to the much-talked-about Garrett Crochet and the conversation becomes even more complex and interesting. Bradfo caught up with both Montgomery and Schultz to talk about a bunch of interesting stuff ... including their unique connections to Crochet. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...
Jul 13, 2025•16 min
Major League Baseball has decided to hold its Draft in the middle of the trade deadline season, which complicates things for front offices. With the Draft upon us, it's timely that Bradfo catches up with Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to explain how a person in his position goes about getting ready for and then executing the Draft. To listen to the entire Breslow interview, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priv...
Jul 13, 2025•8 min
While the All-Star Game is Tuesday, Bradfo wasted no time in identifying who would be playing in the big MLB showcase in the next few years. Thanks to the Futures Game in Atlanta, we're able to catch up with four players who will undoubtedly be getting their chance at big league glory sooner rather than later. Noah Schultz (White Sox), J.J. Wetherholt (Cardinals), Max Clark (Tigers), and Konnor Griffin (Pirates) inform, educate, and most importantly, entertain in a flurry of awesome conversation...
Jul 13, 2025•29 min
Bradfo catches up with Mets top prospects Jonah Tong and Carson Benge to discuss their paths through the Mets system, how they became the top prospects they are now, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2025•14 min
It's a great time for Bradfo to catch up once again with Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. The guys talk all things MLB Draft, and what that experience is like for the chief decision-makers, while also diving into the expectations, insight, and approach when it comes to the upcoming trade deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 12, 2025•18 min
Wondering why Garrett Crochet's uniform pants look the way they do? So did Bradfo, which is why he sat down with the Red Sox ace to get the history of his unique choice in presentation. Bradfo also catches up with Roman Anthony to get the what's what when it comes to playing in front of the left field wall at Fenway Park for the first time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://p...
Jul 11, 2025•7 min
As Baseball Isn't Boring gets ready to take over Atlanta and the All-Star festivities, Bradfo helps ease into the festivities with some great conversations. First up is friend of the podcast Ryan Pepiot, with the Rays' starter explaining how he has evolved and why his teammate is going to win the Home Run Derby. Next is Garrett Crochet, who explains his unique choice in uniform pant etiquette. And, finally, speedster Chandler Simpson jumps back on to offer lessons learned from being in the major...
Jul 11, 2025•27 min
Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the Will Flemming versus Will Clark feud, the latest when it comes to the Jarren Duran and Joe Ryan rumors, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10, 2025•12 min
Bradfo sits down with Rockies Reliever Jake Bird to talk about the art of the autograph, when he started developing his, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10, 2025•7 min
The Rockies might be the worst team in baseball, but that doesn't mean they are boring. Bradfo proves that in this podcast, sitting down with one of Colorado's best players this season, Mickey Moniak, to talk about his life as a former first overall pick (2016) and what that life is like. There is also a conversation with Jake Bird about the art of the autograph, along with an in-depth discussion with closer Seth Halvorsen on what it's like to throw 103 mph. It's educational. It's insightful. It...
Jul 10, 2025•33 min
What should first-time All-Stars expect when they hit Atlanta next week? Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran - the MVP of last year's game - sits down with Bradfo to reflect on what the entire experience is like. Surprises. Highlights. Realities. Memories. There is a lot that goes into just a few days. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 09, 2025•8 min
There is probably no better example of Baseball Isn't Boring science impacting a player than Trevor Story. From the time he accepted his BIB sticker, the shortstop has been one of the best hitters in baseball, with his three-run homer moments after conducting this podcast offering the latest punctuation. Story sits down with Bradfo to talk about his turnaround, his current existence, and all things being Trevor Story these days. It's another fantastic look into a fascinating journey. To learn mo...
Jul 09, 2025•30 min
Nationals Interim Manager Miguel Cairo met with the media to discuss why he decided to take the Nats interim manager gig, his relationship with Davey Martinez, what he aims to improve with the club, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 09, 2025•12 min
In this BIB vault, Bradfo catches up with Roman Anthony of the Red Sox to offer next-level insight into what life has been like and how he is handling his new world in the major leagues. It's the kind of conversation you simply aren't going to get on any other podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 08, 2025•19 min
