Should they play. Shouldn't they play. It's always a tough decision for players and teams every time the World Baseball Classic comes around, with this year being no exception. One of the more noteworthy case this season has been Ji-Man Choi, who wanted to play for South Korea but the Pirates steered him away from the roster. Pittsburgh Ben Cherington joined Bradfo to discuss that dynamic along with how he views balancing getting ready for the 2023 season and playing in the WBC. (To listen to th...
Feb 10, 2023•5 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): In the heart of football's biggest week, leading into the big game, Baseball Isn't Boring took over in Phoenix. BIB Ambassador Joe Kelly — with Coop by his side — dove head-first into Radio Row to talk about the great game of baseball and the soon-to-be-released book "A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime". Equipped with a brand new Baseball Isn't Boring red t-shirt, a book and plenty of opinions, Kelly went from station to statio...
Feb 09, 2023•48 min
With the release of his new book - A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime - taking place on Feb. 28, White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly calls in with Bradfo and Coop to announce some of his plans in the coming week, which will include a pass through the Super Bowl's Radio Row. Kelly also offers a fascinating passage from the book that offers insight into the 2018 Red Sox's reaction to the Kelly vs. Tyler Austin fight. To order the book, click here. To learn more about listener data and ...
Feb 05, 2023•10 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): The oldest active player in any of the four major professional sports, Rich Hill of the Pittsburgh Pirates, joins Bradfo once again, to reflect on how Tom Brady made it as far as he did before retiring, whether or not Hill is eyeing playing as long as Brady, and what it takes to play into your 40s. It's the kind of insight nobody else in baseball can currently give. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud...
Feb 03, 2023•39 min
Richard Bleier has had his fair share of success in the major leagues. He is a former college teammate of Chris Sale, before playing for five different MLB organizations. And Bleier even holds a major league record, most balks in an inning. But for Red Sox fans all that matters is that the 35-year-old is now a valued member of their bullpen, having been traded from the Marlins to Boston in exchange for Matt Barnes. Bradfo sits down with Bleier to talk about his journey, including the moment he g...
Feb 01, 2023•37 min
Former Red Sox pitcher Rich Hill, who has taken his talents to Pittsburgh for 2023, has a very real problem with what went down with the baseballs last season. With it coming out that Major League Baseball used three different kinds of baseballs in 2022, Hill takes MLB to task heading into the new season. To listen to the entire podcast with Hill, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...
Jan 31, 2023•7 min
Bradfo, Coop and MassLive's Chris Cotillo are joined by the newest member of the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast family, Shawn Spradling (@Shawn_Spradling). Shawn is the host of 'WBC Central' a podcast under the BIB umbrella that dominates all World Baseball Classic conversation. He calls into the Sho to talk how the WBC is going to impact the Red Sox, with more than a few key members of Alex Cora's team going to play in the tournament. With the WBC just more than a month away, it's a conversation...
Jan 30, 2023•14 min
Bradfo is joined by Coop and MassLive's Chris Cotillo to take a look at the paths that actually might lead the Red Sox to the postseason and how Chaim Bloom's plan could work. The trio also takes another look back at Winter Weekend while chronicling John Henry's interaction with the media. Spring training is getting closer, so these kind of Sho's are becoming increasingly important. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn ...
Jan 30, 2023•50 min
It's one thing to run down the baseline, sprint over to cover first or even try and steal a base, but when it comes to using your legs as a baseball player usually 26.2 miles don't enter into the equation. Well, Ryan Dempster and Brock Holt are attempting to break the mold by running this year's Boston Marathon. Dempster and Holt joined Bradfo to offer their motivations behind taking on such a challenge, how they currently feel about the endeavor, and what might be in store for each. And, of cou...
Jan 27, 2023•34 min
The chaos of Winter Weekend wasn't quite fully in the rearview mirror for the Who Says No Crew - Bradfo, Coop, Gordo, Sammy and Pat - as they picked apart the historic advice given by Wade Boggs and the overall surreal scene in Springfield. They also take a deep dive into the news that Matt Barnes has been designated for assignment, with Bradfo trying to educate the group when it comes to Ryan Brasier. It's a wild ride you're going to want to listen to. To learn more about listener data and our ...
Jan 25, 2023•46 min
Bradfo is joined by Ken Laird and Chris Curtis at Red Sox' Winter Weekend to sit down with Hall of Famer David Ortiz. Ortiz reveals his thoughts on Bogaerts signing in San Diego, and what Devers has waiting for him after signing his big deal with a completely differently lineup. When Ortiz talks, people listen. This was no exception. 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://podcastc...
Jan 23, 2023•14 min
The Who Says No Crew - Bradfo, Coop, Gordo and Pat - jumps back on the podcast to recap a chaotic few days in Springfield. Unable to join was Sammy, who did supply the group the valuable boots on the ground coverage while getting valuable advice from Wade Bogs. The Friday night boos. The Saturday love-fest. The presence of Triston Casas. And, of course, Coop throwing 80 mph. It's a long one, but a good one. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc....
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min
With Ken Laird and Chris Curtis filling in for Bradfo (via the 'Ken and Curtis Show'), the pair is joined for a radio conversation with both Red Sox manager Alex Cora and Chris Sale. The talk includes updates from Sale, and the state of the team from its manager. It's a good catch-up with two of the few remaining members of the 2018 World Series-winning team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...
Jan 22, 2023•12 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Nobody has done a better job with social media this offseason than the Pittsburgh Pirates, which is why host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford sat down with a member of their social media team, Kaitlyn Kaufhold, to discuss exactly what is going on with social media and the world of baseball. The dynamic with how teams and players approach the likes of Instagram and TikTok has changed significantly over the past few years, landing in a place that demands more ...
Jan 19, 2023•36 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): It's not every day you get a chance to experience the mentoring of a 13-year major league veteran with an up-and-coming teammate. But that's exactly what this podcast delivered, with new Pirate Rich Hill meeting 23-year-old Mike Burrows, one of Pittsburgh's top pitching prospects, for the first time. What transpired was the kind of advice and guidance that is usually reserved for the secrecy of the clubhouse or out on the baseball field. Burrows u...
Jan 18, 2023•50 min
Bradfo jumps aboard the Rich Keefe Show to break down all the ins and outs that has come with the news that Trevor Story is going to miss a chunk of the 2023 season due to elbow surgery. Was this handled correctly? When did Story first become concerned with his elbow? What it means to the Red Sox now? All the questions are answered this latest Bradfo Sho on the Radio. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...
Jan 11, 2023•24 min
Appearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast with Bradfo, former closer Billy Wagner gave some open and honest views on his Hall of Fame candidacy while telling a flurry of great stories. Included in the reminiscing was Wagner recalling the somewhat awkward introduction to Jonathan Papelbon after the two teamed up with the Red Sox in the middle of the 2009 season. To listen to the entire Wagner interview, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww...
Jan 10, 2023•9 min
Appearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, new Pirate Rich Hill made the strong case for Justin Turner emerging as a leader in the Red Sox' clubhouse while identifying a few others who could also fill the leadership void ... including Connor Wong. To listen to the entire Hill interview with Bradfo, click here. 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/adchoice...
Jan 09, 2023•8 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): There is no baseball general manager who has had better fortune of late brokering contract extensions with players than Atlanta's chief decision-maker Alex Anthopoulos. The Braves GM joins host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford to talk about how he is building his team and lessons learned from his stint with the Blue Jays. There is also a spirited debate over ketchup-flavored potato chips. With another big extension - Rafael Devers - in the news, it's a good ...
Jan 06, 2023•35 min
Bradfo joins Christian Arcand and Meghan Ottolini for instant reaction to Rafael Devers' new 11-year, $331 million contract extension with the Red Sox. How did this come about? Why were the Red Sox willing to go to these lengths? What it means in the big picture when it comes to the organization? The deal is done. Now comes the questions regarding what is next. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad cho...
Jan 05, 2023•14 min
The Who Says No crew is back, with Bradfo and Coop joined by Gordo (@BossportsGordo), Pat Brown (@PatBrown954) and Sammy (@HebHammer94) to conjure up some great fake trades. This time around the guys have a very specific task - find a trade that fits between the Marlins the Red Sox. They came up with some good ones. 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/adchoic...
Jan 04, 2023•50 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): It's that time of year, when for the first few weeks of January the baseball conversation is dominated by who will get voted into the Hall of Fame and who will miss out. The person who helps navigate the debate better than anyone is Ryan Thibodaux, who has constructed the go-to tracker when it comes to how the HOF voting shakes out. The man known as @NotMrTibbs on social media joined host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford to have an in-depth conversation abou...
Jan 02, 2023•32 min
Are we sleeping on Masa Yoshida? With news that that the new Red Sox outfielder will be playing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic, it got Bradfo thinking: Could this guy be the best free agent outfield acquisition not named Aaron Judge? Just to help the conversation our host talks to Red Sox exec Gus Quattlebaum, who helped spearhead the pursuit of the 29-year-old outfielder. It's a great way to kick off what will undoubtedly be anything but a boring year. To learn more about listener...
Jan 01, 2023•22 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): You aren't going to find a better way to ring in 2023 than by joining the Baseball Isn't Boring New Year's Bash with host Rob "Bradfo" Bradford, former Toronto manager John Gibbons and Courtney Finnicum. The trio celebrates with some great behind-the-scenes stories, a look at what we can hope for in the new year, and, of course, a great debate over which cocktails we should be serving at the party. Happy New Year! To learn more about listener data...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Bradfo, Coop and Gordo execute another 'Who Says No?' in an attempt to spice up the Red Sox roster. Gordo comes out with a couple of doozies, both of which Chaim Bloom should take a hard look at. The trio goes down the rabbit hole of what Red Sox Twitter has become over the past couple of months. 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...
Dec 29, 2022•38 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford and producer Coop Leonard use the final podcast before Christmas to spread good baseball cheer in the form of presents to every single Major League Baseball fan base. The gifts range everywhere from gift cards to domes. It's a good time to reflect on the gift that keeps on giving: baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...
Dec 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Baseball isn't boring, and neither is betting. Our very special prognosticator extraordinaire Jonathan Papelbon guides listeners to the best bets when it comes to picking next season's World Series winner. Host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford and Pap even surface a pretty good prop bet involving Santa Claus. It's the first of what figures to be many opportunities for the former closer to lock you up some money. To learn more about listener data and our priv...
Dec 23, 2022•32 min
The Red Sox did make a trade this offseason, and it was for a pitcher who just became part of the Bradfo Sho family, Wyatt Mills. The sidewinder gives us insight into his evolution and those two hours he once spent walking up and down Newbury St. Mills allows the Bradfo Sho community to mold his new existence with the Red Sox, asking for both walk-in music and a nickname. Get to know the man we will now call 'Earp'. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...
Dec 22, 2022•24 min
While Red Sox fans try and figure out what their team is doing this offseason, we give you a feel-good interview for the holiday season: Bradfo catching up with Brock Holt at the David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic. The former Red Sox fan favorite talks training for the Boston Marathon, life of a retiree and how baseball has changed. What happened? What will happen? What is happening? It's always good to hear the what's what from Brock. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices ...
Dec 20, 2022•9 min
Bradfo offered Red Sox fans the best gift of all: The chance to rant about their team on the radio. Jeff in Watertown. Allison in Cambridge. All the gang. The loyal listeners and callers didn't waste the opportunity, coming with some the most pointed declarations of frustration we have heard from Red Sox followers in some 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://podcastchoices...
Dec 19, 2022•52 min
