Baseball Isn’t Boring: Recent Episodes
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Rob Bradford swings back on the narrative that Baseball is “boring” with a daily podcast comprising the MLB’s best moments from the day before, as well as big league guest appearances along the way!
Bradfo catches up with Ceddanne Rafaela to reflect on his home run history from his first home run in little league to his first home run in the MLB
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Tuesday night for the first time since 2019 Matt Bowman pitched in a major league game. The Yankees reliever has had quite the journey, starting with Princeton, evolving into the life of a Rule 5 Draft, and then missing a significant amount of time due to injury only to all land on the Fenway Park mound this week. Bowman has had the experiences and time to take an in-depth look into how baseball is evolving, and some of the not-so-obvious changes that have taken place in 2023. Bradfo sits down with Matt to discuss all of it, including why he ultimately choose Princeton over Harvard. He also has a solid autograph story, to boot.
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The Mets fans were elated. The media was scurrying. And the organization was surely letting off a wry smile. They got their guy. It has surfaced that David Stearns will become the new President of Baseball Operations for the Mets. So what does it all mean? Bradfo turns to Tim Britton of The Athletic for all the what's what when it comes to this huge bit of news. To clearly understand how important the move by Stearns is you are going to want to listen to this podcast.
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Producer Evan joins Bradfo to give his INSTANT REACTION to the latest Passan Bomb saying that David Stearns has agreed to become the new President of Baseball Operations for the New York Mets! Spoiler Alert: He is HYPED!
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Nick Robertson - a seventh-round pick in 2019 - was having a decent career path, making nine appearances this season with the Dodgers before being traded to the Red Sox for Kiké Hernandez. But then, about a week before leaving LA, he discovered a new pitch and it has put his presence in a whole new light. The current member of the Red Sox big league club sits down with Bradfo to break down the story behind the story.
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Sean Casey went from studio analyst/podcaster to Yankees hitting coach overnight just about two months ago. So, now, it's time to reflect on the wild ride. Casey sits down with Bradfo to explain how his new existence came about, how he is handling the ups and down and his unbelievable comparison when it comes to Yankees phenom Jasson Dominguez. Casey is always entertaining, as his latest appearance on the podcast reminds us. There is even a cameo from one of Casey's former teammates Kevin Youkilis.
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Prior to his team's series opener against the Red Sox, Yankees manager Aaron Boone met with the media to offer his perspective on the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, while also offering insight into injured rookie Jasson Dominguez and newly-recalled outfielder Estevan Florial.
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With the news breaking that James Paxton will miss the rest of the season due to knee inflammation, Bradfo caught up with James to hear directly from the source what exactly happened...
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Not only were the Cubs able to call up their No. 1 prospect - Pete Crow-Armstrong - but they also cracked the Top 10 of the MLB Power Rankings from Liam 'Skiff' Skiffington. Go, Cubs, go! And that's just the start of the spirited conversation, which includes, of course, the debate of who is actually the best team in baseball. This was one the guys didn't agree on.
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When it comes to his time with Terry Francona, Dustin Pedroia has stories and he is telling them on the latest Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. One of the good ones is the tale told by the former Red Sox second baseman regarding his first introduction to Francona. Predictably, it's a wild one. To listen to Pedroia's entire conversation with Bradfo, click here.
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Jake Diekman has become one of the most dominant lefty relievers in the game this season, but only after being cut loose by the White Sox and finding his way to the Rays. Diekman sat down with Bradfo to explain how his turnaround came about and what is behind the Tampa Bay success stories. The pair also dive into his view of the Nebraska football program, Deion Sanders' speeches, fantasy football, and, of course, the art of paying (or not paying) for a meal. It's the kind of conversation that will make you a better baseball (and football) fan.
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MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams will forever share a few experiences. Both were high first-round picks by the San Diego Padres. And each were involved in one of the biggest trades in recent memory for Juan Soto. Bradfo caught up with each of the current Washington Nationals to discuss their paths and pressures since being identified as a big part of the Nats' foundation.
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The time to talk about September call-ups is upon us and there is no better person to break down those players who should be focused on than Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline. Dykstra joins Bradfo to talk about names you should know when it comes to the expanding rosters, and which prospects involved in Trade Deadline deals have started to separate themselves. The future is now (or at least getting closer).
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To prepare you for a conversation that is only going to gain steam, Bradfo, Skiff and Producer Evan started diving into a debate that isn't going to go away: Who should win the National League MVP, Mookie Betts or Ronald Acuna Jr.?
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Bradfo is joined by the Power Ranking experts - Producer Evan and Liam 'Skiff' Skiffington - to define who is the best of the best when it comes to the Major League Baseball elite. The Phillies are surging. The Cubs? Who knows. And then you have the battle for the top spot. It's a spicy conversation with even some good MVP - and dinner-paying - debate.
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Kendall Graveman was one of the flurry of players sent away from the floundering White Sox, landing back with his former team the Astros. Bradfo caught up with Graveman to talk about a variety of subjects, including the behind-the-scenes difference when playing for Houston, what happened with the White Sox, Joe Kelly's book promotion skills, and, of course, the art of paying for dinner.
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Bradfo sits down with Tanner Houck to discuss the story behind how Houck got his hands on the 3D mold of his fractured face, which he know wears on a chain as badge of honor
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There was a lot to pick through in David Ortiz's conversation with Bradfo, which is why we want to help pick through it for you. One of the subjects was Ortiz's thoughts on the new rules and how he would have fared. Spoiler: He likes them and he said he would have dominated if playing with them. There you go. To listen to the entire Ortiz conversation, click here.
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There have been so many great examples this season of players changing teams and suddenly changing their results. Many of them have appeared on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. Bradfo meets up with a couple of the higher-profile examples from the Trade Deadline - Justin Verlander and Lance Lynn - to dissect exactly how different things are when going from one organization to another and how that can be a springboard to success.
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You dream your whole life about getting to the big leagues and then ... boom! ... You're there! Bradfo sits down with Dodgers rookie outfielder James Outman to reflect on what that feeling is like, with all the surprises that come along with it. We then give you the instant reaction from the latest player to be introduced to the big leagues, Red Sox top prospect Ceddanne Rafaela. There are smiles. There are laughs. And there are a lot of unexpected twists and turns. This podcast highlights them all.
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Once agian, David Ortiz delivered. Sitting down with Bradfo, the Hall of Famer talked about a variety of subjects such as new rules, clutch hitting, life after baseball gameplan and, of course, Mookie Betts. In this part of the podcast, Ortiz offers a passionate take on his former teammate, explaining why he should have never not been a Red Sox. To listen to Ortiz's entire conversation on Baseball Isn't Boring, click here.
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Evan Phillips is a great story without becoming the Dodgers' closer. This is a pitcher who was taken in the 17th round by the Braves, has been let go by the Orioles while still in the minors, spent just a few days in Tampa Bay before being cut loose, and finally ended up in Los Angeles as another reliever hoping to stick with the team. Now he is the game-ender for one of the best teams in baseball. Bradfo sits down with Phillips to talk the idea of closing out a World Series, his journey to get to this prominent role and even the process he is currently undergoing to find proper closer entrance music.
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Ryan Brasier's most recent outing just happened to come against the team that let him go, the Red Sox, with the Dodgers' reliever pitching a perfect inning while striking out two. The appearance put his ERA in 27 appearances with LA at 0.99. He has become one of the best relievers in baseball over the past two months. Brasier explained to Bradfo how this all came about.
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It's always a good time when you can catch up with Hall of Famer David Ortiz, which is exactly what Bradfo did. But this time around the moment was made even more special thanks to the main subject of the discussion - Mookie Betts. Not only did Ortiz offer behind-the-scene insight when it came to all things Betts, but to top things off Mookie swung by the podcast to catch up with his old teammate for an unforgettable reunion. It's the kind of sit-down you won't forget.
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Mookie Betts is officially back in Boston for the first time in an opposing team's uniform, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Boston Media catches up with Mookie to discuss what is going through his mind as the game is merely hours away.
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Tonight marks the night that Mookie Betts finally returns to Boston for the first time since being traded away to the Dodgers in 2020 and it is shaping up to be a very emotional night for Betts and Red Sox Nation. With this in mind, Bradfo sat down with Betts' Former Red Sox Teammate Brock Holt to discuss Brock's Top 5 Mookie Moments in a Red Sox uniform...
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There are few people better equipped to analyze Mookie Betts' time in Boston, departure from Boston and return to Boston than Brock Holt. It's why Bradfo sits down with Betts' longtime teammate to discuss all things Mookie, as the former Red Sox star is returning to Fenway Park tonight for the first time since being traded to the Dodgers. Holt reflects on Mookie's mindset leading up to the trade, his favorite Mookie memories, and his own experience returning to Fenway. There is also some good contract extension and ravioli talk.
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Wednesday night, Kendall Graveman pitched for the Houston Astros against the Boston Red Sox, the team Garrett Whitlock also took the mound for. They were the fiercest of competitors in an important late-August game between two postseason contenders. But outside those lines, Graveman and Whitlock have a great friendship that was forged well before the Sox pitcher became a big leaguer and continues with the pair living right down the street from one another. Bradfo sits down with Graveman for the story of how the two pitchers became such good friends.
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Besides the news that Shohei Ohtani has a torn UCL, the biggest baseball news of the week came from Chicago where two of the three chief White Sox decision-makers - GM Rick Hahn and President Kenny Williams - were let go by owner Jerry Reinsdorf. So, when such huge White Sox news happens there is an obvious voice Baseball Isn't Boring will turn to - Courtney Finnicum. The lifelong Sox fan joins Bradfo for a good rant when it comes to what exactly is going on in Chicago.
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Bradfo and Shawn Spradling of WBC Central got together to discuss a pitcher who may be the most coveted hurler (not named Shohei Ohtani) in the upcoming free agent class - Yoshinobu Yamamoto. In this part of the podcast, the guys talk about which team might have the inside track when it comes to signing the 25-year-old. To listen to the entire Yamamoto podcast, click here.
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While the upcoming free agent class will undoubtedly be dominated by talk of Shohei Ohtani, with pitchers such as Blake Snell, Lucas Giolito, Julio Urias and Aaron Nola also entering into the conversation, there is one name that may be mentioned with more teams than any other hurler: Yoshinobu Yamamoto. At just 25 years old, Yamamoto is slated to arrive in Major League Baseball next season, with numerous teams already positioning themselves for the hurler's services. Bradfo catches up with Shawn Spradling of WBC Central to talk all things Yamamoto. If you're a fan of a team needing pitching heading into 2024, you're going to want to listen. Trust us.
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The conversation about how baseball has changed in 2023 has been constant, coming from players, managers, general managers, fans and reporters. Now we look at this new world through the eyes of a third base coach. Gary DiSarcina of the Nationals joins Bradfo to give his take on the good, bad and just different when it comes to this version of the game he played in the major leagues for 12 seasons.
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It's Power Rankings Time! The BIB Power Rankings return and it's safe to say that Producer Evan and Skiff are buying into the hype surrounding the Seattle Mariners and seemingly unbeatable Los Angeles Dodgers, while also pouring one out for the Yankees, Marlins, Reds, and Padres as it looks like they might be slowly headed down the pretender road instead of the contender road.
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Exactly 22 years ago, Bret Boone's Mariners team already had 92 wins. They were a juggernaut. But in the end there was no World Series title celebration for Seattle. It's why Boone - the host of 'The Bret Boone Podcast' - has a great perspective on how teams are feeling heading down the home stretch. Boone joins Bradfo to see if anything can be learned by history, while taking a deep-dive into what is happening with the hottest team in baseball, those same Mariners. Boone also offers passionate analysis regarding his brother Aaron and his current plight with the Yankees. It's a perfect combination of podcast world's colliding.
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With another round of negativity coming from owner John Angelos, Orioles fans need a pick-me-up. Eric Arditti of Barstool Sports supplies exactly that in his return to the podcast. Arditti paints the picture of positivity for a Baltimore team that should be feeling great as it heads toward October.
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If you want a true example of baseball truly not being boring, watch a Little League game. Even better, go watch the Little League World Series. It's a pleasure that can be consumed this week thanks to the constant presence of ESPN in Williamsport. One of the voices who has been and will be delivering the awesomeness from the event is broadcaster Mike Monaco - also known as J. Michael 'Money' Monaco. Mike joins Bradfo to tell the tales of what has transpired and what to look forward to at the event, with the kind of stories that will remind you why so many love this great game of baseball.
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There is no story in recent memory that shows how important it is to get hot at the right time than that of the 2021 Atlanta Braves. From a club that was three games under .500 to winning the World Series, the Braves offered the blueprint of making an out-of-nowhere run. An outfielder on that club - current Red Sox Adam Duvall - sat down with Bradfo to reflect and reveal when it came to the dynamic of being part of such a scenario.
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One of best Draft Day stories of all-time belongs to Joe Kelly, who lost out on over $100K due to his 21st birthday/Draft party. The player who was the big winner from Kelly's turn: Patrick Corbin. Bradfo catches up with Corbin to talk about his perspective of that fateful day in 2009.
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Very few players have been part of a huge blockbuster trade, nevermind two of them. Well, Nationals All-Star pitcher Josiah Gray has lived that life twice. And, as Gray points out in his conversation with Bradfo, there are usually some memorable stories that go with such deals. Two memorable trades. Two memorable stories.
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Nolan Schanuel. He is becoming a big leaguer just about a month after being taken with the 11th overall pick in the MLB Draft. The former Florida Atlantic star hasn't even got 100 minor league plate appearances, yet now he will be playing alongside the likes of Shohei Ohtani. The last player to make such a jump? Chris Sale. Bradfo caught up with Sale about the Draft dynamic - at that point focusing in on the possible promotion of No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes - and everything that went with Sale going from college to the Chicago White Sox big league team in just a couple of months.
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All teams are trying to catch lightning in a bottle at just the perfect time, especially with just 1 1/2 months left in the regular season. The Dodgers are living that life so far this August, as are the Rangers. But the two best recent examples of coming out of nowhere to go on a World Series run are the 2019 Nationals and 2021 Braves. It's why Bradfo sits down with two people who lived that life - Washington manager Dave Martinez and former Atlanta outfielder Adam Duvall. And to top things off, Bradfo is joined by All-Star pitcher Josiah Gray to offer some fantastic stories about living the life as part of a blockbuster trade. It's a great way to punctuate your week.
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Alex Cora holds court with the Boston Media to address the concerning and cryptic Instagram story posted by Jarren Duran referencing mental health struggles
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On May 12th, the Red Sox executed what was thought to be a minor move, purchasing infielder Pablo Reyes from the A's. Reyes wasn't even in the majors, having spent all of 2023 to that point in Triple-A. But seemingly out of nowhere, Reyes has become a very important piece of the Red Sox' puzzle. In his sit-down with Chaim Bloom, Bradfo gets the story behind the story when it comes to the Reyes deal. To listen to the entire Bloom conversation, click here.
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With just more than 40 games left in the regular season for most teams, and the Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror, it's time to check in on what life is like for the chief decision-makers from around Major League Baseball. Bradfo sits down with Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom to discuss the dynamic with the Sox joining a bucket of other clubs jockeying for position heading into the last 1 1/2 months before the postseason.
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Josh Winckowski has become one of the best relievers in baseball this season, currently having thrown the second-most innings of any relief pitcher while managing a 2.81 ERA. He also just threw the hardest pitch of his life. So, how is this happening? There are a few reasons, including one brought to light by teammate Chris Murphy - cereal. We get to the bottom of it with this BIB on the Go.
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The story of Jordan Weems is one that every baseball player should listen to. The former third-round pick - taken one round before Mookie Betts by the Red Sox in 2011 - who hadn't pitched since Little League asked to live life on the mound because of his troubles at a position player. Seven years later, Weems lands as once of the best relief pitchers in the game, blowing hitters away with a 99 mph fastball for the Nationals. Bradfo sits down with Weems to reflect on his inspirational path.
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The courting of Shohei Ohtani - ultimately won by the Angels - has been well-documented. But how about when he was entertaining the idea of leaving Japan after graduating high school? In the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast with Dodgers Pacific Rim Scouting Director Jon Deeble, Bradfo and Shawn Spradling talk to the longtime scout to reflect on what might have been ... and what was. To listen to Deeble's entire podcast, click here.
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It was a trade few paid attention to, with the Dodgers sending minor leaguers Aldrin Bautista and Maximo Martinez to the White Sox for $1 million in exchange for international bonus pool space. It was with that money that Los Angeles signed one of the most intriguing pitchers ever to come out of South Korea, high school hurler Hyun-Suk Jang. Jon Deeble, the Dodgers' Director of Pacific Rim Scouting, joined Bradfo and WBC Central's Shawn Spradling to offer the inside story on how LA was able to reel in the young hurler. Deeble also offers fantastic stories of scouting another high school player, Shohei Ohtani. It's a story and a podcast that will make you a more educated - an entertained - baseball fan.
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When you're a high school shortstop drafted in the first round, the expectations are going to be enormous. It's a life Corey Seager came to understand after being taken by the Dodgers in 2014, and now Red Sox minor-leaguer Marcelo Mayer is getting a taste of the ups and downs in Double A. Bradfo talks to both Seager and Mayer about the sometimes difficult (and bizarre) dynamic.
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Major League Baseball has landed in an unusual place where a very real debate can be had regarding which team is the best in all the game. The Orioles? The Rangers? The Braves? The Dodgers? All in the mix. Appearing on the latest MLB Power Rankings podcast, Bradfo, Skiff and Producer Evan make their feelings known when it comes to which team deserves to go where. (To listen to the entire Power Rankings podcast, click here.)
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Just when you thought it was safe to predict who were the true contenders heading into the final month of the regular season, along comes the latest Power Rankings. Producer Evan and Skiff join Bradfo for perhaps the spiciest rankings yet, butting heads when it comes to pinpointing which team(s) belong at the tippity-top. The explanations and information is top-notch.
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Eduardo Rodriguez has become one of the best pitchers in the American League. But almost five years ago, it was a start in the 2018 World Series that may have been the difference-maker when it came to Rodriguez becoming the pitcher he is today. And within that moment was a subtle encounter with Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez that may have spurred him on. Bradfo sits down with ERod to reflect on that day.
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The Boston Red Sox entered Friday night 24-5 overall wearing their yellow and blue 'City Connect' uniforms, outscoring opponents 150-89 in the garb. Kenley Jansen, for one, is ready to go back to the traditional gear. Jansen made his feelings known while sitting down with Bradfo before yet another 'City Connect' game.
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Taylor Hearn is a good pitcher. He has now taken his talents to the Kansas City Royals after being traded from the Atlanta Braves. He also wants to one day become a rodeo star, just like his grandfather, father and uncles. His passion for the rodeo is contagious, which you can find out in his conversation with Bradfo. It's a refreshing look at a big league ballplayer who would rather rope cattle than play golf.
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Jackson Holliday. Marcelo Mayer. Jordan Lawlar. Jackson Merrill. What do they all have in common? They all were taken in the first round as high school shortstops, and are currently being viewed as the future of their respective franchises. Bradfo catches up with each of the prospects to discuss the pressures that come with such expectations. And, just for good measure, we launch the conversation with perspective from another player who lived that live - former No. 2 overall pick and the Kansas City Royals starting shortshop, Bobby Witt Jr. It's a good conversation with some really good players.
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When you set a Major League record - like Kansas City pitcher Austin Cox did after not allowing a hit in his first 39 big league batters - Baseball Isn't Boring is going to come calling. Bradfo sit down with Cox to reflect on life as a MLB record-holder.
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Picture Day is always a staple in every team's season, with the entire group having to trudge out to the outfield in full uniform to immortalize themselves as part of that season's team. Kyle Barraclough, a veteran of a few Picture Days, experienced his most memorable one Wednesday, landing in the 2023 Red Sox team picture just about an hour after joining the team for the first time. It was the latest stop on what has been a wild ride for Barraclough, who sat down with Bradfo to reflect on his journey back to the big leagues. As a bonus, Bradfo also talks to Justin Turner about the dynamic of Picture Day. It's the best Picture Day podcast you will listen to.
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Some teams - like the Dodgers, Rangers and Mariners - have taken off after the Trade Deadline. Same can be said with a few players, with Michael Lorenzen highlighting the group that changed teams thanks in large part to his no-hitter Wednesday. There are also those who stayed put, such as James Paxton. With more than a week now since the Deadline it seemed like a good time to reflect on it all, with Bradfo sitting down with Paxton to get his honest view of what happened, what didn't happen and what might happen.
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Julio Rodriguez showed us once again why he is one of the superstars of the game already, dominating social media with images of him robbing another home run. It just so happened that the topic of outfields and outfield play and taking away homers came up in Bradfo's conversation with Blue Jays outfielder George Springer. Spoiler: George can dunk a basketball.
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The baseball world is buzzing about the lunacy that came with the Orioles decision to suspend broadcaster Kevin Brown. It's why Camden Yards was chanting "Free Kevin Brown" in the seventh inning Tuesday night. It's also why Bradfo sat down with Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming to get an expert perspective on the situation. Flemming doesn't disappoint, with unmatched insight and opinion on the matter. It's an important podcast for all those still believing the beauty of baseball includes actual free speech.
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It's Power Rankings Time! The First Post-Trade Deadline Edition of the BIB Power Rankings and it's safe to say that Producer Evan and Skiff are buying into the hype surrounding the new-look Rangers and suddenly contending Chicago Cubs, while also pouring one out for the Reds, Marlins, Red Sox, and DBacks as it looks like they might be slowly headed down the pretender road instead of the contender road.
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There is not a more talked-about city in Major League Baseball right now than Chicago. The Cubs are out-of-nowhere in the heart of the postseason conversation, while the White Sox' drama is at an all-time high thanks to a brawl, some pointed comments and subsequent damage control. In a crazy baseball season, it doesn't get much crazier than the last few days in the home of these two teams. That's why it is a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with Matt Spiegel of 670 The Score in Chicago - who also hosts the excellent podcast 'PBP: The Voices of Baseball' - to pick through all things Chicago baseball.
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Jonathan Papelbon has lived the life of a high-priced free agent signing on to help the Phillies to a world championship. That's why he can sympathize with what Trea Turner is going through in his first year Philadelphia. Pap joined Bradfo once again to offer his perspective of Turner's season, while doubling down on his love for the Phillies' World Series chances.
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The baseball world was buzzing with talk about the fight between the White Sox' Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez of the Guardians. It's why we wanted to talk to an expert on matters involving baseball brawls, former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. Gibby - who was at the helm in Toronto when Jose Bautista got clocked by Rougned Odor - takes us inside the dynamic of a baseball fight. Why does it happen? Who does it happen? Some great stories about them happening. It's all there in Gibbons' sit-down with Bradfo.
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As part of the lengthy conversation Bradfo had with Rich Hill recently, the subject of surprisingly landing in San Diego came up. Hill goes into great detail about how he found out his new home would be with the Padres and the thoughts he had on joining his 13th big league organization. To listen to the entire Rich Hill podcast, click here.
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Every once in a while baseball has a bench-clearing brawl that separates itself from the others. That was the case with Roughned Odor punching Jose Bautista, and it surfaced again Saturday with Jose Ramirez's clocking of Tim Anderson. Longtime Cleveland radio man Tom Hamilton helped define the moment with an epic call of the melee, which is why we wanted to surface Hamilton's excellence while breaking down exactly what happened in the skirmish.
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Want to know what life is really like after a Trade Deadline? Listen to former Marlin, Yankee and Red Sox Mike Lowell chop it up with Bradfo in this piece of Lowell's extended sit-down. This is must-listen material for all those wondering how impactful trades can be. To listen to the entire Lowell podcast, click here.
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Rich Hill is now playing for his 13th organization after being dealt to the San Diego Padres at the Trade Deadline. Hill got his priorities straight as always - flying across the country to his new club and immediately jumping on the BIB podcast once at his hotel. Rich doesn't disappoint, joining Bradfo to reflect on how he found himself with the Padres, what life was like during the Deadline and what he plans on doing with all those equipment bags. Living life with Rich Hill is never boring, which is showcased once again on this podcast.
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When Jake Diekman and Kyle Snyder came on the podcast, both explained the secret behind the Rays bringing out the best in pitchers. Then Ryan Brasier popped on Baseball Isn't Boring to detail how the Dodgers' suggestion of integrating a cutter turned his fortunes around. Now we have Joe Kelly's return to Los Angeles. In his most recent appearance on the podcast, Kelly explains what the Dodgers have already seen in his arsenal and some changes he might be making. To listen to the entire Kelly podcast, click here.
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Former Yankee, Marlin and Red Sox Mike Lowell knows a little something about big league clubhouses and teams before and after a Trade Deadline, having seen the impact of deals and non-deals during his 13-year career. Lowell joins Bradfo to discuss some of his experiences, including the 2003 acquisition of Paul Lo Duca, Eric Gagne going to the Red Sox in 2007 and the chaos that circulated the Red Sox in 2008 thanks to Manny Ramirez. Lowell also offers his own story of not accepting a trade in the final months of the season, turning down a deal that would have sent him to the Yankees. Lowell's always great, and this is no exception.
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When we hear a good interview with a head decision maker in MLB, we share it with you, the people... That is why we wanted to surface this BIB on the Go of Rangers GM Chris Young's appearance on Audacy's Dallas Fort Worth Radio Station 105.3 The Fan's show "Gbag Nation" to discuss the new look, post-trade deadline Texas Rangers roster
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Plenty of players switched teams over the last week, but only one is the Godfather of the Baseball Isn't Boring movement - Joe Kelly. Kelly joins Bradfo to reflect on his last week, including the days leading up to the trade to the Dodgers, the actual day of the deal, what it has been like returning to Los Angeles and some surprises along the way. As always, Joe doesn't disappoint.
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The Cubs started July looking like they were most certainly on the path to becoming sellers at the Trade Deadline. A few weeks later it seemingly was only getting worse. But by the time August rolled around Jed Hoyer and Co. found themselves in position to make an aggressive move in the trade market, while holding on to some players who would be coveted at the Deadline. Bradfo and our friends at 670 The Score in Chicago bring you the post-Deadline press conference from the Cubs' President of Baseball Operations.
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After months of talk, speculation and podcasts, the Trade Deadline has finally come and gone. We felt it was only fitting some sort of punctuation was given to one of the most important days of the Major League Baseball season, which is why Bradfo, Sammy and Producer Evan got together to define who were the winners of the Deadline, and who came away perceived as the losers. It was a wild ride that now only figures to get wilder.
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Bradfo joins the Greg Hill Show to discuss what the Red Sox plans are as we move closer and closer to the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline!
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This MLB Trade Deadline has already been wild and unpredictable, thanks in part to the wild and unpredictable nature of the MLB standings and teams. Bradfo sets the scene for one of the season's key moments - Deadline Day - looking back at lessons from last year and digesting what's what when it comes to this season's unpredictable nature.
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This MLB Trade Deadline has already been wild and unpredictable, thanks in part to the wild and unpredictable nature of the MLB standings and teams. Bradfo sets the scene for one of the season's key moments - Deadline Day - looking back at lessons from last year and digesting what's what when it comes to this season's unpredictable nature.
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The Weekly BIB Power Rankings with Producer Evan and Skiff are here! Notable teams on the outside looking in include the Angels, Yankees, Brewers, and Marlins, all of whom are buyers at the deadline and consider themselves contenders in 2023. Multiple teams have made substantial leaps due to their recent successes while others slide down the list due to rather weak performances in the past week... Also, who will land Justin Verlander and what would be the cost? Find out in this week's Power Rankings!
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There is the excitement of watching your team make bold Trade Deadline moves in an attempt for a postseason run, and then there is ... being linked to the sellers. Courtney Finnicum - the voice of the White Sox fans - jumps back in on the podcast to offer valuable perspective of what life is like for those fans having to hang their hats on minor-leaguers and thoughts of 2024. Let's just say this: The evolution of margarita popsicles and the like will never be more important than thy will at the ballparks of these teams for the next few months.
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You know all the names coming back to the contenders. Lucas Giolito. David Robertson. Lance Lynn. Aroldis Chapman. Max Scherzer. Jordan Hicks. But do you know the minor-leaguers who are being exchanged for these guys? Well, Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline is here to tell you who is who when it comes to the future of these franchises, and which teams got the best prospects in this flurry of trades.
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As part of the recent podcast where Bradfo sits down with current Dodgers reliever Ryan Brasier, the pitcher goes into detail how he found his recent success after his new team simply said he needed to start throwing a pitch he had never thrown - a cutter. To listen to the entire podcast, click here.
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Shohei Ohtani. Ronald Acuna Jr. Corbin Carroll. Gerrit Cole. They are all seemingly running away with their respective end-of-the-year awards. But one category that is very much up for grabs is the American League Rookie of the Year. It's made even more interesting by the sudden presence of Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas, who is coming on strong despite still living life at +3000. Bradfo sits down for an interview on the topic with the always-entertaining Casas.
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There was Lucas Giolito. There was David Robertson. Now there is Max Scherzer. The big deals are coming fast and furious, and Bradfo is reacting. We dissect exactly what happened with Scherzer going from the Mets to the Rangers, what it means for both teams and what it says about the market. Sometimes - as last year's Deadline showed - the prospects coming back who you never heard of can be pretty big deal.
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There are plenty of examples of reclamation projects throughout baseball, with the Rays and Dodgers oftentimes being the teams finding the secret sauce to fix players - particularly pitchers. The latest example is former Red Sox and current Dodger Ryan Brasier, who has been absolutely dominant for Los Angeles after being released by Boston. How? Why? Well, Brasier joined Bradfo to explain exactly how his turnaround happened. As a bonus, Brasier finds out in the middle of the podcast that he is being reunited with his former Red Sox teammate Joe Kelly, who calls in briefly during the chaos that came with the deal sending him to the Dodgers.
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The player who helped launch the Baseball Isn't Boring campaign, Joe Kelly, has been traded to the Dodgers. It seemed only fitting that Bradfo would offer an instant reaction to the deal, including sound from another podcast he was taping with Dodgers reliever Ryan Brasier while both were finding out in real-time that the trade was going down.
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It was one of the bigger moves of the 2022 Trade Deadline, with longtime Royal Whit Merrifield finally moving on from Kansas City in a trade that sent him to Toronto, where he has had an All-Star season in 2023. Bradfo catches up with Merrifield for a quick reflection on everything he learned goes into being part of a Deadline deal.
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The Trade Deadline action kept churning along with the Mets dealing reliever David Robertson to the Marlins for two teenagers. Robertson just happened to be one of the picks in the Baseball Isn't Boring Trade Deadline Draft, with Bradfo, Producer Evan, Sammy, Gordo and Pat predicting where all these rumored players are going to end up. It's the best way to prepare for one of the baseball's season's biggest moments.
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The Newest Atlanta Brave acquired via trade from the Colorado Rockies, Relief Pitcher Pierce Johnson sits down with Bradfo to give a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to be dealt at the Trade Deadline and the sudden switch from pitching for a team that has no chance at the postseason to pitching for a team that is right in the thick of playoff contention and of course, forgetting your toothbrush charger...
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There haven't been many bigger Trade Deadline deals in recent years than Justin Verlander going to Houston in 2017. It's why getting the perspective of someone who was in that clubhouse at that time is so fascinating. Fortunately, Bradfo can draw on the experiences of a player who was in the middle of the chaos - Braves reliever Collin McHugh - to talk about that deal, along with all the intrigue that comes with any Trade Deadline.
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The Trade Deadline is officially in full swing, with the Angels defining their intention on keeping Shohei Ohtani and going for a postseason berth with the late-night trade for Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez. Bradfo not only picks through that huge deal, continues the Deadline conversation with four more Trade Deadline Confessions - Collin McHugh, Pierce Johnson, Kenley Jansen and Richard Bleier. It's where the players tell us all what it's like to live through a Trade Deadline. It's the best way to keep the Deadline adrenaline pumping.
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As we inch closer and closer to the MLB Trade Deadline, smaller scale trades are starting to occur across the league, with the latest being the Los Angeles Dodgers acquiring Kike Hernandez from the Boston Red Sox for two minor league pitchers, Nick Robertson and Justin Hagenman. After this trade was officially announced, the Boston Media caught up with Chaim Bloom to discuss how the trade came about and what made him pull the trigger, along with what Kike meant to the Red Sox during his close to three-year tenure.
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We have a trade! The Red Sox sent Kiké Hernandez to the Dodgers for a pair of minor-league pitchers. Here comes the Trade Deadlne! Bradfo offers up a bit of reaction from Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom after his deal just to keep the trade convo going. But the true meat and potatoes of today's podcast is Bradfo's conversation with one the voices of America's Team, the Cincinnati Reds, John Sadak. If there was an MVP for baseball broadcasters, Sadak would be one of the favorites. John jumps aboard to give his unique perspective of the Elly De La Cruz Effect while also examining what's what when it comes to the team everybody is rooting for.
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The Trade Deadline is heating up and Baseball Isn't Boring isn't slowing down, with another couple of Trade Deadline Confessions from players who have lived that Deadline life. This time Bradfo catches up with Adam Ottavino and Tommy Pham.
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Brennan Bernardino has become one of the best feel-good stories of the season - both with the Red Sox and in Major League Baseball. It's why the reliever's appearance on the podcast with Bradfo, Gordo and Sammy is so well-timed. In his very first podcast appearance, the 31-year-old reliever offers details of his unbelievable journey - which includes some of the most disgusting jobs anyone could imagine. He also explains how and why he has been able to land with this current success. It's a fascinating story about a fascinating guy who just executed a fascinating podcast.
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The Mets might be seven games out of a postseason spot, but Brandon Nimmo is always in first-place when it comes to living the life of a Baseball Isn't Boring podcast guest. Making his third appearance on the podcast, Nimmo joins Bradfo to talk about the greatness of the game, how it looks and feels different from what he thought in spring training, how Wally Backman told him he was headed to the majors, and reliving one of the best Trade Deadline stories of all-time. As always, it's a good time with the Mets outfielder.
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Can a team be both buyers and sellers at the Trade Deadline? It didn't work out well for the Brewers and Red Sox last season, but Seattle President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto offered an example of the Mariners doing exactly that a couple of years ago. To listen to the entire Dipoto on the podcast, click here.
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Usually the chaos for the MLB Power Rankings involves the second tier of team in the Top 10. But this week, Producer Evan (O'Brien) and Skiff (Liam Skiffington) threw us a curveball. Not only did the guys have very different teams in the final few spots, but they also shockingly disagreed which team was the best in all of baseball. Listen as they try and explain themselves to Bradfo.
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There is no better time for Jerry Dipoto to make his return to the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, with the Mariners' President of Baseball Operations joining Bradfo to talk about the what's what when it comes to the upcoming Major League Baseball Trade Deadline. Dipoto offers insight into the current landscape of the Deadline, while reflecting on some of moves he made that made a big difference for his team coming down the home stretch. If you want perspective as to what decision-makers are looking at in these days heading toward Aug. 1, this is the podcast for you.
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In the latest in the series of 'Trade Deadline Confessions', Mets slugger Daniel Vogelbach reflects on being dealt a year ago just 11 days out of the Trade Deadline, going from the Pirates to New York. Vogelbach also offers perspective on what the dynamic is like from the players' viewpoint.
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale was afforded the opportunity to take a trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame last week, offering the pitcher a new perspective on both the iconic museum and his current lot in life.
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As always, Matt Strahm brought the insight and opinions to his latest Baseball Isn't Boring appearance. (To listen to the entire episode, click here.) This time one of the most noteworthy takes from the Phillies' reliever was how inconsistent the baseballs have been. It's the kind of topic that opened eyes, as is evident in the reaction from Andy Gresh and Christian Fauria of WEEI, who broke down Strahm's comments on their show.
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It's getting to be about that time, when the feel-good stories hit the fork in the road and start defining themselves as either contending postseason teams, or clubs that are simply going to drift off. Bradfo is joined by actor Ellen Adair - a regular on MLB Network along with her own podcast 'Take Me In To The Ballgame' - to take a deep dive into figuring out which teams are actually going to find themselves playing beyond Oct. 1. It's the best primer to figure out exactly which teams are worthy of making plans for the postseason.
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Red Sox pitcher Chris Martin has lived the Trade Deadline in many ways, not only being dealt twice at the Deadline but living on teams that either did or didn't get reinforcements heading into the final months of the season. Martin sits down with Bradfo to reflect on the deals he has been in, along with explaining how a little can go a long way in regards to teams getting Deadline help.
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So, the Astros reportedly really want White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease. Well, we do our best to find a path for him to land in Houston. Gordo (@BosSportsGordo) joins Bradfo to offer two blockbuster trade proposals, one of which is a multi-player deal that involves major names going back and forth from the White Sox and Astros. Another proposal involves three teams - the Red Sox, Brewers and Pirates - that would result in Rich Hill making another return to Boston. So, who says no?
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As part of his most recent conversation with Bradfo, Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm discussed how the Phillies clubhouse is viewing the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline, particularly with Dave Dombrowski pulling the strings. Strahm also offers insight into how the Phillies turned things around to find themselves firmly in the postseason hunt.
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A future wife's tears. A movie unseen. It was all part of Anthony Kay's experience during the 2019 MLB Trade Deadline when he was dealt from the team that drafted him in the first round, the Mets, to the Blue Jays. It is another episode of Trade Deadline Confessions.
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm never disappoints when appearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, with this episode being no exception. Strahm - who made national news the last time he appeared on the show - joins Bradfo once again to discuss some of the issues with baseball nobody else is talking about, specifically the problem with the baseballs. The reliever also offers valuable insight into the Phillies' resurgence, which has put them firmly in the postseason conversation after going 27-10 since June 3. It's always a good time with Matt.
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The MLB Power Rankings are once again the topic of conversation, with Producer Evan once again leaning on his time-tested formula of picking the Top 10 teams in Major League Baseball. This time, however, we throw in another voice, and approach, with Liam Skiffington jumping aboard to spice things up even more with a very controversial Top 10. Discuss. Debate. Enjoy.
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It's not every day you can talk with the author of the definitive book about the definitive Major League Baseball player, but that's exactly what Bradfo does in sitting down with author/Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher, who penned 'Sho-Time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played'. Fletcher offers insight into the evolution of Ohtani, his current existence with Los Angeles and how he views the superstar's future in Anaheim and at the Trade Deadline.
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It's time for another episode of 'Relatively Speaking' where we have relatives of big league players, coaches and former stars to offer unique perspective of what baseball looks like from that side the world. In today's podcast, Bradfo is joined by our 'Betting Isn't Boring' star, Jonathan Papelbon, his son, Gunner, and another young Baseball Isn't Boring superfan, Angus. It is an interesting view on things from the next wave of baseball players/fans. We are doing our part in lowering the demographic of baseball's fan base!
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There are the rumors. There are the actual trades. There is the family chaos. And there is living life with a whole new bunch of teammates out of nowhere. Bradfo sits down with five players who have lived the life of a Trade Deadline participant - Trey Mancini, Chris Martin, Michael Fulmer, Anthony Kay and Jake Faria - to get their unique perspective and stories when it comes to being involved in franchise-altering, midseason deals. It's the best way to dive into Trade Deadline Season.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Sonny Gray is having one of the best years of his career. It's a career that has seen stops in four different organizations, a ton of trade rumors and one Trade Deadline deal. Gray visits with Bradfo to talk about what it's like to live the life of a player seemingly always in trade conversations.
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Meeting with the media in the Cubs' first game back from the All-Star break, President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer explained how he is viewing his approach to the end-of-the-month Trade Deadline. Bradfo was there.
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With the Trade Deadline inching closer by the day and Rangers GM Chris Young already pulling the trigger on the biggest move so far by acquiring Hard-Throwing Reliever Aroldis Chapman from the Royals, the Rangers will most definitely be a team that fans, players, and GMs across the league keep an eye on. Therefore, we felt as though it was as good a time as ever to catch up with Rangers Starting Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and Second Baseman Marcus Semien to gauge their temperature on what it's like to playing for a buying team and how a big acquisition this year could give them the boost they need to catapult them over the top.
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The Who Says No crew has never been needed more than this time of year, with just a couple of weeks to go before the MLB Trade Deadline. It's why this podcast with Bradfo, Coop, Gordo, Sammy and Pat is a must-listen, with the guys offering some of the best trade proposals in the business. This time around there are deals that gives the Yankees a subtle yet important piece, the return of an old friend to the Orioles, and a very logical and sensible deal involving Shohei Ohtani. So, who says no?
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Bradfo joined Dukes & Bell on 92.9 The Game in Atlanta to give a what's what when it comes the Major League Baseball landscape heading into the second half. Can anyone beat the Braves? Which of the surprise teams are in it for the long haul? Ronald Acuna Jr. is the best in baseball, agreed?
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He threw just three pitches at the All-Star Game - striking out Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - but Kenley Jansen's impact at the All-Star festivities were notable. For starters, he managed to make sure A's first-time All-Star Brent Rooker got to Seattle after some travel mishaps, and then Jansen put on his recruiting hat in getting to know Shohei Ohtani a little bit better.
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It's a perfect time for Producer Evan to come back with another round of MLB Power Rankings, rating the Top 10 teams in baseball. With the All-Star Game in the rearview mirror, and the Trade Deadline just more than two weeks away, the contenders are separating themselves from the pretenders. Some teams are making their return to the Top 10 after a long hiatus (the Red Sox), while others continue to cement themselves as the best of the best (Braves, Orioles, Rays). Spoiler: The only team that didn't bring a mascot the All-Star festivities, the A's, didn't make the cut.
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Friend of the program and Pirates Pitcher Rich Hill told us before the season that Luis Arraez was the best hitter that he had ever seen. At that time, we simply took it as a personal opinion and moved on, but now, Rich Hill looks wiser and wiser by the day as Luis Arraez, the reigning AL batting champion, is hitting .383 on the season and just went 2-for-2 in the MLB All Star Game. So it was only right if we pulled Luis Arraez aside and posed that same question, Who Is The Best Hitter You've Ever Seen?... And this was his answer...
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With the All-Star Game - and all those Seattle Shohei Ohtani chants - in the rearview mirror, it's time to zero in on the what's what when it comes to the end-of-month Trade Deadline. Bradfo gets perspective on the Major League Baseball fork in the road from those who have lived the life. Kenley Jansen. Raul Ibanez. Marcus Semien. Nathan Eovaldi. Sonny Gray. Sean Murphy. Josh Hader. Whit Merrifield. J.D. Martinez. They all weigh in on their unique perspectives when it comes to the MLB Trade Deadline. It's the best way to launch baseball fans into the most anticipated part of the regular season.
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Bradfo asks the simple question of a collection of All-Stars: When did you realize you were famous? J.D. Martinez, Mookie Betts, David Bednar, Josiah Gray, Austin Hays, Marcus Semien, Devin Williams and Jordan Romano. They all give their examples, offering insight into that moment big league players' lives take a turn in the road.
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It was quite a day of talking baseball Monday in Seattle, with Bradfo catching up with a flurry of All-Stars to ask them a very important question: When did they realize they were famous. There was also a pretty memorable Home Run Derby, which Bradfo gives a fairly complimentary grade for. And, of course, the day was thick with great stories of how these players landed as All-Stars, with J.D. Martinez describing his very up and down journey over the past year on the podcast.
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While Mookie Betts might not have the physical stature of his Home Run Derby competitors, it's hard to discount him. He does enter the contest with 26 home runs and the National League's best slugging percentage. Bradfo sits down with Mookie's former teammate Justin Turner, who makes a case for Betts hanging in there against the big boys.
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In the latest opportunity to do some real-time mentoring, Baseball Isn't Boring arranges for first-time All-Star Brent Rooker to get advice and education from six-time All-Star - and fellow Mississippi State alum - Jonathan Papelbon. Pap's first hosting duties are followed by a conversation between Bradfo and Rooker about the A's star's sudden stardom.
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What a weekend of baseball! What an All-Star extravaganza in Seattle it is going to be! And we have you have everything you need to enjoy it all right here. To kick things off this week, we have prospects telling bizarre signing stories, actors offering outstanding baseball takes and a boots-on-the-ground look at the Paul Skenes-led MLB Draft. And highlighting it all is a sit-down with our Betting Isn't Boring buy Jonathan Papelbon, who not only tells us some outrageous stories from his six All-Star appearances, but also gives us the winners for the Home Run Derby. What a way to kick off the week!
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The Red Sox are one of a few teams that could see their fate shift either way in the weeks leading up to the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline. But one player who desperately wants to see the Sox become buyers at the Deadline is closer Kenley Jansen. Jansen sits down with Bradfo to make his case for adding to the Red Sox roster, while also revealing his thoughts on becoming an All-Star for the fourth time. He also picks a Home Run Derby winner.
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Bradfo and Producer Evan present to you a compilation of Draft advice from Grayson Rodriguez, Mickey Moniak, Matt McLain, Clint Frazier, Brandon Guyer, Charlie Blackmon, Andrew Benintendi, Chris Sale, and Triston Casas that should be invaluable for soon-to-be draftees. If you have aspirations of being in the pros, you don't want to miss this and be sure to get out your notebook and jot some of these wise words down.
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If you are a high school shortstop who is drafted in the first round, there are a boatload of expectations immediately placed on you. Just ask Corey Seager. The Dodgers' first-round pick in 2012 made it to the majors in 2015 and never looked back, but it wasn't without plenty of lessons along the way. Seager joins Bradfo to offer perspective for the next crop of shortstops, many of whom are being on to carry their franchises for years to come. Bradfo and Producer Evan also give you a compilation of Draft advice from Grayson Rodriguez, Brandon Guyer, Charlie Blackmon and Triston Casas that should be invaluable for soon-to-be draftees. The podcast finishes off with a conversation with All-Star catcher Jonah Heim on what it's like to be traded, with the 28 year old having been already dealt THREE times.
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What is it like to be traded heading into the Trade Deadline? Bradfo wanted to get to the bottom of such a question and that's why he caught up with Nathan Eovaldi, who was dealt on July 25, 2018 from the Rays to the Red Sox in exchange for Jalen Beeks. Eovaldi offers us all valuable insight.
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There is always at least one player who is taken in the MLB Draft that observers believe have a chance to help a big league team almost immediately. The one example most everyone turn to is Chris Sale, who made his major league debut less than two months after being selected 13th overall in the 2010 Draft by the White Sox. Sale joins Bradfo to offer his perspective when it comes to being drafted while also offering his opinion on whether or not potential No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes should get a chance at the majors this season. Bradfo also catches up with Nathan Eovaldi to reflect on what it's like to be dealt in the days leading up to the Trade Deadline.
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Whatever team is going to try and pry Dylan Cease from the White Sox will have to play a steep price, but he might just be worth it. Bradfo, Gordo and Sammy get their heads together to present a bold move the Red Sox might be able to make in order to secure the services of Cease.
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It's that time of year again ... the MLB Draft. This year not only does the Draft promise to be bigger and better than ever when it comes to presentation - getting it's own day and event in Seattle - but the players involved represent more promise than any Draft in years. It's why you are going to want to listen to ESPN Draft expert Kiley McDaniel's conversation with Bradfo, with the pair giving you absolutely all the information needed to get pumped and jacked for the picks.
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Nathan Eovaldi has had quite a year with the Texas Rangers, making the American League All-Star team after signing a two-year, $34 million deal with his new team. Eovaldi met with the media during his return to Fenway Park, a place he had called home since 2018. Bradfo was on the scene.
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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.
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The underdog stories in baseball - such as the Orioles, Diamondbacks, Marlins and Reds - are still hanging round. And the Rays certainly aren't exactly collapsing. But as Producer Evan highlights in this week's MLB Power Rankings, it sure feels like the Braves are head and shoulder above everybody else. (Spoiler: They are our No. 1 team.) But there are a couple of hot newcomer who have been also reintroduced to the list.
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Mets owner Steve Cohen made news just the other day saying the priority for his ailing club was to find new team president. We are taking that task off his plate. Evan Roberts of WFAN and the Rico Brogna Podcast is officially being named as the man for the job - at least by the Baseball Isn't Boring crew. Bradfo sits down with Roberts to hear his plan on how to fix these Mets. It's ambitious. It's bold. And it is just simply the right thing to do. And these days, the Mets need all the right they can get.
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Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story hasn't played in 2023, but he is very optimistic when he returns - which may be in the next month - the version of himself he will be presenting will look a whole lot like what fans witnessed four years ago. Bradfo catches up with Story for an encouraging update.
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Wondering how the good folks in Texas are feeling right now about their team acquiring a new weapon out of the bullpen in Aroldis Chapman? Well we got you covered with the instant reaction from Jared Sandler of 105.3 The Fan followed by the full remarks from the man who made it all happen, Rangers GM Chris Young
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If James Paxton keeps pitching like he has been pitching, plenty of teams are going to be calling the Red Sox for the lefty's services. It's why Bradfo sits down with Paxton to talk about that scenario, while also getting an idea of just how close Paxton feels to his 2017 form.
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Some questions needed to be asked, so Bradfo asked them. What has life been like for Jazz Chisholm Jr. since he became the cover player for MLB The Show 23? Who does Jazz think is the fastest baseball player? Is James Paxton thinking about being traded? And exactly how well did the voters do when it came to picking this year's All-Star starters. We wanted to the bottom of these sort of things, so that's exactly what this podcast did.
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Chris Sale updates Bradfo and the Boston Media on his MRI results, building up pain-free, and his return to throwing from 60 feet as he eyes a return to the Red Sox Rotation after his latest shoulder injury
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While so many focus on the deal the Marlins made for Luis Arraez, another trade they made just before spring training has turned out to help shape their success as well: Acquiring now-closer A.J. Puk. Puk sits down with Bradfo to discuss what it was like to be dealt, lessons he learned from being taken No. 6 overall, and how he views what is going on in Oakland right now. It's a good talk with a great story.
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On the day the Yankees' Domingo German threw Major League Baseball's first perfect game since 2012, the other team in New York served as the focus of baseball thanks to their owner's pregame press conference. Bradfo turns to Tim Britton of The Athletic for a boots-on-the-ground view of the Mets' mess. What has happened? What will happen? Can it be fixed? Who is to blame? Britton and Bradfo break it all down.
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With the Mets season in severe turmoil due to below average performance from players all across the roster, Mets Owner Steve Cohen took to the mic to address the future of the team, whether Buck Showalter and Billy Eppler's jobs are safe, and most importantly, where do they go from here?
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In the latest round of 'Who Says No?' trade proposals, Gordo (@BosSportsGordo) and Sammy (@HebHammer94) once again bring the noise with a couple of doozies. The fake trades include Mets parting ways with Max Scherzer for a top prospect, while the White Sox finding a good fit for Lance Lynn. Who says no? You decide ...
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On the latest Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, Kenley Jansen opened up about of the importance of Alex Cora addressing all of his former Dodgers who now find themselves on the Red Sox regarding the 2017 Astros cheating scandal. Jansen also explains how he views Rob Manfred's recent admission that perhaps the Astros players shouldn't have gotten immunity. To listen to the entire podcast, which also have interviews with Cora and Justin Turner, click here.
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Justin Turner isn't done playing yet, having served as one of the Red Sox' best players this season. But there is no doubt Turner is being viewed as potential big league manager, a notion that hasn't escaped his current skipper Alex Cora, who has taken the DH under his wing. Bradfo talks to both Cora and Turner about how they view the former Dodger's future after his playing days. Within the conversation it is revealed how Cora made a point to meet with Turner, Kiké Hernandez and Kenley Jansen early in spring training to address the Astros' cheating scandal in 2017 that potentially robbed those players of a World Series title. Jansen also sits down with Bradfo to offer a revealing view of that Cora-led get-together. "I just felt like I wanted to cry at that moment," the reliever said. All of it offers powerful perspective from some of the most insightful members of the MLB fraternity.
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In his latest MLB Power Rankings, Producer Evan regresses back toward the mean with his Top 2 teams remaining the same, but with some noticeable turnover after his Top 5. This list is a great mixture of teams that have gained respect for sustained excellence and some teams that are slowly but surely starting to earn respect and turn the heads of players, coaches, reporters, and managers across the league, but most importantly, they have turned Producer Evan's head. Why was Philly and New York left off this week's list? Tune in to find out...
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Bradfo catches up with White Sox starter Dylan Cease, who reflects on his journey while offering valuable advice to any player trying to find their path to the big leagues. There is also bonus Cease, with Bradfo offering a dramatic reading of the pitcher's poem.
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Sometime baseball fans just need a break from their team, which would certainly seem to be the case for all those who follow the Mets these days. The highest payroll in baseball history has resulted in a 35-43 record. Not fun for those New York baseball followers. That's why Bradfo and comedian Kevin Gootee - host of the popular podcast "Gutting the Sacred Cow" - got together to identify the best and worst when it comes to baseball movies. They are debates all movie-going baseball fanatics can appreciate.
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Drafted by the Boston Red Sox with the 7th overall pick in the 2015 Draft, Andrew Benintendi has lived the life of a highly-touted young player and top prospect and the glory that comes with it, which in turn allows for many lessons to be learned and a brand new perspective on the game. The White Sox outfielder sits down with Bradfo to discuss the advice the 28-year-old would give to his 20-year-old self, the transition from Non-Prospect Unimpactful Freshman at Arkansas to standout Top 10 Draft pick Sophomore, and how to learn from the ebbs and flows of the game in a positive and productive manner.
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Clint Frazier has squeezed in a lot of life lessons in just 28 years, going from No. 5 overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft, to centerpiece of a huge trade to the Yankees, to New York's next great hope for a superstar, to struggling big leaguer, and, now, voice for many young baseball players who will be dealing with adversity for the first time in their life. The White Sox outfielder sits down with Bradfo to reflect on his journey, while offering detailed insight into living the life of a highly-touted young player. Bradfo also catches up with Andrew Benintendi to get his perspective on what it was like to be the No. 7 overall pick in the 2015 Draft. There are a lot of lessons to be learned in this one, particularly as we get closer to Trade Season.
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A year ago, Bobby Dalbec was the Red Sox starting first baseman. But a year later, his existence has changed dramatically. Dalbec has found his way back to the majors after his call-up Friday, having dominated Triple-A, but comes back with a completely different mindset and perspective. Bradfo sits down with Dalbec for an honest and open conversation about his lot in life.
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It's that time again, where Baseball Isn't Boring gambling expert Jonathan Papelbon makes you money. Pap joins Bradfo for an in-person podcast, this time giving his picks for division winners. Spoiler: He still really likes the Phillies. Listen and get rich.
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The Sweeper. What is it? This has been a common question for many baseball fan who have been bombarded with this new term all season long. Did baseball all of sudden invent a new pitch? Well, Bradfo set out to find out. He sits down with student of the game, and longtime relief pitcher Richard Bleier, to debunk the myth that has become the Sweeper. You are finally going to get the what's what when it comes to how players actually view this new term. Also, it's Betting Isn't Boring time with Jonathan Papelbon, who gives you his division winners.
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In the conversation Dr. Richard Lehman had with Bradfo on the latest podcast - on which you can fully consume by click here - the pair talk about what is the next big thing we aren't talking about that baseball players will start doing to prevent injuries before they happen. Dr. Lehman doesn't disappoint, revealing a breakthrough treatment he has started implementing in the offseason that may just cut off some of these trips to the injured list before they happen.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, it is Draft Day again, this time it is NBA Draft Day, meaning that the MLB Draft is a mere 3 weeks away. Therefore, to further get you hyped for not only what might be going on in the mind of the executives across the NBA tonight, but also get you hyped on who the Red Sox might pick with the 14th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft... It is Chaim Bloom.
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When trying to decipher what is going on with injuries in baseball there is nobody better to turn to than Dr. Richard Lehman, Director of the US Center for Sports Medicine in St. Louis. So that's exactly what Bradfo does. The conversation is a great one, with Dr. Lehman breaking down injuries and recovery expectations for both Jacob deGrom and Trevor Story, while giving a dose of reality when it comes to how misguided some players, coaches and parents can be. He also offers a sneak peak into the next big thing when it comes to attempting to prevent injuries. You are going to be much, much smarter after listening to this episode ... guaranteed!
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In the latest 'Who Says No?' podcast with Gordo (@BosSportsGordo) and Sammy (@HebHammer94) and Bradfo, the crew present two trades that offer the Texas Rangers the final piece of their already-successful puzzle. Some names that are thrown around? Daniel Bard. Jack Leiter. Jordan Hicks. They are some spicy fake trades.
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There is a lot going on in baseball, but perhaps no story is hotter than that of the Cincinnati Reds, who have now won 10 in a row. And the guy on the Reds everyone is buzzing about is rookie Elly De La Cruz, who just happened to help the Reds in their latest win with a home run. Cincy is now 11-2 since De La Cruz's promotion. Bradfo sits down with Richard Jimenez, the man who led the charge in finding and signing what was a 16-year-old, 130-pound shortstop. It's a story you are going to want to hear.
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He is currently the Red Sox hitting coach, but he used to be the minor league hitting coordinator for the Minnesota Twins. That would be Pete Fatse. And one of those players Fatse helped coordinate back in 2019 was a guy named Luis Arraez, who just so happens to be making a run at .400. Fatse joins Bradfo to talk about what he saw in the hitter back in the minors and what makes him so good now.
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Joey Votto would seem to have a pretty good shot at making the Hall of Fame, which is one of the reasons it's worth it to soak in every chance we get to see him play. But it seemed particularly fitting to recognize Votto today considering he is coming off a night in which he not only returned to action for the first time this season, but came up with a homer and go-ahead single for the red-hot Reds to punctuate the occasion. Bradfo sits down with Votto to have a very real conversation about why this game is so great.
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Former National League batting champ Charlie Blackmon joins Bradfo to talk about exactly difficult it is to ultimately become a big league baseball player, offering lessons he learned along the way. And within the conversation the pair talk about the incredible feats of Luis Arraez and what he's doing. To add to that conversation, Bradfo talks with Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse, who coached in the minors. It's a great podcast to learn from.
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In the midst of Bradfo's sitdown with Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, another pitching great, David Cone, came by to catch Eck. Within the conversation Cone offered his perspective on what Eckersley meant to him as a player and as a broadcaster. To listen to the entire Eckersley podcast, click here.
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In his latest MLB Power Rankings, Producer Evan spices things up again with four new teams in the Top 10. The list is full of clubs that nobody ever saw coming, including the absolutely red-hot Cincinnati Reds. Discuss among yourselves ...
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It was another wild weekend in Major League Baseball, with the Reds winning eight straight - and Elly De La Cruz continuing to prove he might be the world's fastest man - the Giants taking their seventh in a row and the Phillies staying red-hot by extending their win streak to six. The Red Sox also have now won four in a row after sweeping the Yankees at Fenway Park, which was the site of another momentous occasion: The return of Hall of Famer and former broadcaster Dennis Eckersley. In his first interview leaving the game of baseball - and the broadcast booth - and moving across the country, Eck sits down with Bradfo to talk about his decision, his life and his view of the state of baseball. David Cone also makes a surprise cameo. It's a great way to kick off the week.
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In his weekly 'Betting Isn't Boring' podcast, Jonathan Papelbon had an interesting take when asked who he would pick for American League MVP, Shohei Ohtani or the field. Spoiler: It involves Babe Ruth ... on and off the field. To listen to the entire Papelbon podcast, click here.
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It's that time again, where Jonathan Papelbon makes you some money. Pap joins Bradfo to make some bold predictions, including the proclamations that the Phillies will be in the World Series and the Mets won't make the playoffs. The former All-Star closer also states he would rather watch Shohei Ohtani than Babe Ruth. It's another wild ride with Pap.
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One of the most anticipated returns from injury in the coming month will be Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story. Not Red Sox second baseman. Not Red Sox designated hitter. Red Sox shortstop. It's an identification Story wants to make perfectly clear, which is exactly what he does when sitting down with Bradfo to talk about his journey back from elbow surgery and his future at an old position. Bradfo also catches up with Colorado's Brenton Doyle and Connor Seabold to ask the simple question: Is Elly De La Cruz truly the fastest player in baseball ... or even the world?
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The eyes of baseball have turned to Oakland, not only because the once-lowly A's have started winning bunches of ballgames, but also due to the chaos that has ensued over the team's impending move to Las Vegas. Columnist Jason Mastrodonato of the San Jose Mercury-News joined Bradfo to offer the what's what when it came to the buzz around the A's, taking us deep inside the vibe that came and went with Tuesday's reverse boycott. Passion isn't hard to find in the Bay Area these days.
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Daniel Bard has certainly inspired plenty of athletes with his battle back from the condition known as the "Yips". But it was one sports writer, Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe, who truly could appreciate the presence of Bard. It was an admiration that was punctuated with McWilliams -whose own college and pro baseball career was ended by the Yips - meeting up with the Rockies reliever to talk about the journeys and challenges both faced during their baseball journeys.
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Brandon Guyer has experienced the life of a top prospect, a player who was traded, and someone who has lived the major league roller coaster. And now Guyer is making it his life's work to help others navigate the mental ups and downs of athletics and life. Bradfo sit down with Guyer for a fascinating conversation on the mental side of being drafted, getting dealt and simply trying to excel. Bradfo also follows actor D.B. Sweeney to the Fenway Park mound for the anatomy of a ceremonial first pitch.
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Luis Arraez - the man Rich Hill said was the best hitter he has ever seen - is amazing the world of baseball with his current chase of .400. It's why it was perfect timing for Bradfo to sit down with former National League batting champ Charlie Blackmon to get his perspective of what the Marlins hitter is doing.
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First there was Max Scherzer. Now there is Drew Smith. The controversies with ejections of pitchers do to sticky stuff violations aren't going anywhere, as we witnessed Tuesday night with the ejection of Smith. Longtime umpire Jim Joyce joined the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast to present his solution for the issues facing both the umpires and the players when it comes to determining how sticky is too sticky. To listen to the entire podcast with Joyce, click here.
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A lot is going on in the world of baseball, including Mets pitcher Drew Smith getting popped for a sticky stuff violation. On today's podcast we bring you the call of Smith's ejection, and his explanation, along with the Home Run Call of the Day - Carlos Correa's walk-off. But this one is built around another lengthy, informational, entertaining and simply awesome conversation with Rich Hill, who takes a deep dive into how and when the Pirates actually started believing in themselves, and his view of what seems like a very different trade deadline. There is also armpit sweat analysis. It's a good one. Take a listen.
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Bradfo and Gordo (@BOSSportsGordo) sit down to discuss the fake trade proposal that is setting social media ablaze! The White Sox's Luis Robert and Tim Anderson being sent to the Mets for Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, and Top Prospect Kevin Parada. White Sox fans think the return is too little and Mets fans feel the price is too high! Do Bradfo and Gordo think that the trade is realistic or just something to rile up the fansbases? Listen to find out!
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Daniel Bard hadn't been back at Fenway Park since 2013, when he was pitching for the Red Sox. Considering all the ups and downs the reliever has experienced over that 10 years, you can understand why returning to Fenway hit different for Bard. That's why Bradfo caught up with the Rockies pitcher just moments after being reintroduced to his old stomping grounds.
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The other athlete sports fans in Denver are talking about - not involving the now World Champion Denver Nuggets - is Nolan Jones. Jones first capped off the weekend with the longest walk-off home run (472 feet) in Statcast history, and then saved the Colorado win Monday by robbing Rafael Devers of a game-winning homer in right field at Fenway Park. We also have the emotional reaction of Daniel Bard returning to Fenway for the first time in 10 years.
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Who doesn't like fake trades? Not us. We love them at Baseball Isn't Boring, which is why Bradfo brought in two of the best in the business when it comes to constructing deals that will make fans and front offices think - Pat (@patbrown954) and Gordo (BOSSportsGordo). They didn't disappoint. Jack Flaherty. Marcus Stroman. Luis Robert. Tim Anderson. Brett Baty. They are all some of the names thrown around in the latest round of "Who Says No?"
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The Marlins? The Orioles? The Diamondbacks? All ahead of the mighty Dodgers and Astros. Who saw that coming when it came to MLB Power Rankings in mid-June. But that's exactly what we have in this week's edition of Producer Evan's Top 10 MLB teams. Bradfo and the prognosticator break down each of Evan's picks, and why one first-place team is on the outside looking in.
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The candidates for Rookie of the Year are starting to emerge, which is why Bradfo sat down with MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra to discuss the favorites in both the American and National Leagues. You might be surprised at who Sam is picking for the award. Listen to Dykstra's entire appearance on the podcast by clicking here.
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With teams and fans starting to zero in on the Major League Baseball trade deadline, it was a good time to resurface a couple of quick conversations Bradfo had with Chaim Bloom and Zac Gallen. The Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer gives us an idea of what decision-makers are thinking when it comes to wheeling and dealing this time of year, while the Arizona ace simply explains what it is like to be dealt.
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Appearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, Rangers hitting coach Tim Hyers talked with Bradfo and the impact Nathan Eovaldi has made with the red-hot Rangers, looking back at their time together in Boston in the process. Hyers also throws out his favorite pinch-hitter when talking about the art of pinch-hitting: Brock Holt.
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With the biggest series of the young season coming up - the Texas Rangers vs. the Tampa Bay Rays - it was a good time to take a deep dive into why the Rangers have become one of the elite teams in Major League Baseball. Bradfo sits down with Texas hitting coach Tim Hyers to get his perspective on his team's excellence so far this season, including some unique insight into the impact manager Bruce Bochy has had on the group. Listen and learn heading into the showdown at Tropicana Field.
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There is a lot of buzz in baseball right now, with the new rules and regulations being one of the constant sources of conversation. But one group of voices we haven't heard a whole lot of during this year of turning baseball inside-out have been then umpires. That's why you should listen to longtime umpire Jim Joyce offer a very unique perspective when it comes to what all of these out-of-nowhere changes mean for those trying to enforce them. Add in an electric Elly De La Cruz home run call and you've got quite a podcast.
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How does it feel for Clint Frazier to walk back into Yankee Stadium as an opposing player? Well, there's nobody better to talk about that than the man himself, White Sox outfielder Clint Frazier. The Former Top Prospect sits down with Bradfo to reveal exactly why he feels better now than he has felt in years, with a large focus on his recovery from lingering concussion symptoms.
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Both Michael Kopech and Clint Frazier were first-rounders, Kopech being selected with the 33rd overall pick in 2014, and Frazier representing the No. 5 selection the year before. Both have landed with the White Sox after experiencing more than their fair share of bumps in the road. Bradfo sits down with Kopech for a revealing discussion on his path to this point, which has the righty pitching perhaps better than ever. We then here from Frazier, who was making his return to Yankee Stadium, a place he was supposed to be New York's next big star. On a day where Jacob deGrom got the news he would be needing another Tommy John surgery, it only felt right this podcast tackled the reality of adversity that hits in all kinds of ways for big leaguers.
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It's always a good time when Joey Votto and Chaim Bloom come on the podcast, which is exactly what happened with the future Hall-of-Famer and the Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer making their respective returns to Baseball Isn't Boring with Bradfo. As a bonus, Votto's appearance is led in by a major leaguer who idolized the Reds star, rookie Triston Casas. Votto talks his view of baseball. Bloom talks his view of the Rays way of doing things (along with some trade deadline talk). It's a great way to head into the weekend.
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The MLB Winter Meetings are next week, which means we are on the verge of some big free agent signings. And oftentimes when those signings take place during the Meetings that means there will be a press conference showcasing a team's prized new acquisition. Rich Hill was that guy when the Dodgers invited him to announce his three-year deal at the Winter Meetings, so he can offer a unique perspective not many have. It's a a good way ease into perhaps the biggest few days of the Hot Stove season. 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
While rumors and news fly around the baseball world heading into December, Bradfo, Coop and Courtney Finnicum took it upon themselves to undertake an important task - uncovering what is exactly the best baseball movie of all-time. The trio execute a four-round draft to help determine the best of the best. It's baseball movie science. 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
ESPN's Buster Olney joined Bradfo to discuss the current state of the MLB Hot Stove, including what he believes is the biggest domino of them all - Aaron Judge. Are the Yankees willing to let Judge go, and if they do what will be their plan to replace him. Olney surfaces some interesting names. It is your best way to start preparing for next week's Winter Meetings.
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In case there wasn't already enough excitement in Houston regarding the world champs, now they have Jose Abreu. It's a good time to resurface a look at the importance of Abreu to a team, which is exactly what Bradfo did with Matt Spiegel of 670 the Score and Courtney Finnicum. If there was any doubt that the Astros were getting a good one, the testimonies of Matt and Courtney should put those to rest.
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When it comes to delivering the message of why baseball is not boring, why baseball is fun, nobody does it better than former Tampa Bay Ray postseason hero and current major league outfielder Brett Phillips. Phillips joins Bradfo and Coop to talk about all the excellence that comes with the game, what's wrong with this day and age of big league players, how to immediately grow the game by 50 percent, and the merits of ranch dressing. Listening to Phillip will make you want to run out onto the nearest diamond and start tossing the ball around.
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Bradfo is joined by Baseball Isn't Boring free agent correspondent Ed Hand to dive into the biggest debate still sitting in the Hot Stove season: Who is the best shortstop on the open market - Carlos Correa, Trea Turner or Xander Bogaerts. The guys not only state their cases for each player, but predict landing spots. Bradfo and Ed also talk about how this offseason might the craziest ever for Twitter rumors and reports without anything really happening. It's a great way to start your week.
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We saw it all over social media, Aaron Judge showing up at the San Francisco airport to start his few days of being wooed by the San Francisco Giants. But exactly how impactful is such a recruiting trip for a free agent like Judge? It's a question Bradfo dives into with Joe Kelly during the pair's recent conversation, with the pitcher offering some somewhat surprising perspective on the process. Bradfo talks with Jon Lester, who experienced the recruiting dynamic after 2014 with the Red Sox, Cubs and Giants. Everyone likes their name up on the Jumbotron, but for these multi-million dollar athletes, is it really worth it?
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With families gathering for Thanksgiving dinner, the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast wanted to remind us all of how entertaining such a dynamic can be. Thankfully, our West Coast/Hollywood correspondent Nate Corddry joined us to offer a behind-the-scenes for one of the best such dynamic you will see, explaining the what's what when it comes to the get together in the movie The Heat. To view the scene, click here.
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The Godfather of 'Baseball Isn't Boring', Joe Kelly, returns to the podcast for a memorable sit-down with Bradfo. After a quick dose of book promotion, the two dive into Joe's outside-the-box thinking when it comes Thanksgiving, and holiday decorations, along with why it's a waste of time to invite players for free agent recruiting trips. In the world of podcasts, it's a holiday miracle.
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When it comes to highlighting how entertaining baseball can be there is no better organization than the Savannah Bananas, a reality that was once again brought to light thanks to the conversation with Bradfo and Bananas' Director of Entertainment Zack Frongillo. (Listen to the entire podcast by clicking here.) But of all the facts and examples brought up by Frongillo, highlighting the success of the Bananas none should hit home more for MLB than the TikTok lesson. When one organization (the Bananas) are tripling up the most successful team in another organization (the Yankees) in TikTok followers, it's something to take note of. Frongillo explains ...
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With the message of baseball not being boring spreading like wildfire throughout 2022, it is worth taking some time to highlight one of the chief contributors in getting the narrative into fabric of sports fans. It's why Bradfo sat down with Zack Frongillo, the Director of Entertainment for the Savannah Bananas. Frongillo and the Bananas have helped highlight the fun that can be found on a baseball diamond, while offering a wake-up call to Major League Baseball via their fan experience and, yes, TikTok following. We are thankful for all that Frongillo and the Bananas have brought and will continue to bring.
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Rob Friedman of Pitching Ninja joined Bradfo to break down the awesomeness that come with everything major league pitching and major league pitchers. Part of the conversation included a look back at Friedman's most memorable pitches of 2022, along with identifying some unique pitchers who might be flying under the radar heading into 2023. It's part of a lengthy conversation which you can listen to in its entirety by clicking here.
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From one cause to another ... thank you, PItching Ninja. Bradfo is joined by Rob Friedman, the creator and owner of perhaps baseball's most popular and impactful social media presence. It's an organization that has not only entertained and informed the average baseball fan through videos highlighting every known MLB pitch and pitcher, but has literally changed the way those throwing the baseball have gone about their business. Pitching Ninja represents what is good in the game, which is why the conversation should scratch right where any baseball fan itches.
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There are a lot of great conversation involving free agency these days, which is why Bradfo and Ed Hand together for a free agency check-in. (Listen to that entire podcast by clicking here.) But within the analysis surfaced an interesting debate: Who would you rather have on a three-year, big-money contract, Justin Verlander or Jacob deGrom. Hand has his pick. Listen to find out his choice and reasoning.
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Heading into Thanksgiving Week, it seems like a good time to check in on what's what when it come to MLB free agency. Fortunately, our Baseball Isn't Boring has a free agent correspondent, Ed Hand, at the ready to digest all the latest news when it comes to the Hot Stove and who might end up where. Hand and Bradfo break down the merits of Verlander vs. deGrom, what exactly is going on with Jose Abreu, and, of course, trying to figure out who will land Jorge Alfaro. There is a lot of good talk about how baseball is pushing boredom aside, on a daily basis.
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Bradfo is joined by former Royals general manager Dayton Moore to discuss the importance of having strong voices and personalties in a major league clubhouse. It's a priority that seems to be being devalued a bit by MLB executives. But Moore states a strong case for making a point to having players like Eric Hosmer around to help guide a group through the seventh-month season. It's part of a lengthy conversation between the two you are going to want to listen to. Click here for the whole ball of wax.
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The Yankees always seem to be at the epicenter of every Hot Stove season, whether they end up making moves or not. This year is no different. It's why it was a perfect time for Bradfo to talk to Keith McPherson of WFAN and the BXB Podcast to dissect exactly why the Yankees can't afford to lose Aaron Judge in free agency. Keith also cements himself as a true 'Baseball Isn't Boring' guy, showing the kind of offseason enthusiasm our mission was built on.
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Part of the fun of baseball is the offseason. A huge piece of the offseason is predicting where free agents are going to land. And when it comes to the art of predicting the landing spots for MLB free agents, there is absolutely nobody better than the group at MLB Trade Rumors. Bradfo is joined by MLBTR experts Tim Dierkes and Steve Adams to break down their annual Top 50 free agent list, dissecting the process that went into picking player contracts and teams. There is nobody better, and now we are brought behind the curtain to see exactly how it all happens. For a look at the MLBTR list, click here.
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We have our first big trade of the MLB offseason and it's one that came out of nowhere: The Blue Jays sending slugger Teoscar Hernandez to the Mariners in exchange for reliever Erik Swanson and minor league hurler Adam Macko. There was a lot to digest when it came to this one, which is why Bradfo was joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca to pick through all the particulars. How risky was this for the Blue Jays? Why did they do it? How good is Swanson? It's all right here in an Emergency Baseball Isn't Boring.
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There aren't many more powerful voices when it comes to articulating the merits of baseball than Dayton Moore. For 16 years he served as the chief decision-maker for the Kansas City Royals, winning a World Series along the way. But it is his perspective of what the game is and where the game is going that is so important. Moore joins Bradfo for an in-depth conversation regarding his lot in life, bringing us inside to the particulars that involved his unexpected exit from KC, while offering insight into how he views his future. The former GM takes a deep dive into how running a baseball organization has changed, and what exactly should be prioritized. You won't be able to look at baseball the same way after hearing this podcast.
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One of the more intriguing names on the free agent market is Jose Abreu. It's why Bradfo solicited the expertise of 670 The Score's Matt Spiegel and longtime White Sox follower Courtney Finnicum to take a deep dive into what should make Abreu such an attractive option for teams looking for a first baseman/DH/clubhouse leader. You aren't going to find a better primer for Abreu's market as he heads into free agency. There is also a few other debates the trio gets the bottom of, such as which player would be best to start a franchise with and which is more pressure-packed, giving a wedding speech or playing music at a wedding.
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With the Hot Stove ready to kick into high gear, Lucy Burdge of Bet QL joins Bradfo to sift through all the props regarding where the top names will end up signing. Carlos Correa. Trea Turner. Aaron Judge. Jacob deGrom. Xander Bogaerts. The odds for their landing spots are out, and Lucy helps steer you in the right direction. There is also a very special prop at the end involving Judge that can land you a Baseball Isn't Boring t-shirt.
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We want to make you money. Mattress Mack kinds of money. So what we did at Baseball Isn't Boring is bring on Andrew Lang of TalkNats.com to make a strikingly good case to bet on the Nationals to win the 2023 World Series. Yes, those Nationals - the ones who, along with the Pirates and A's, are the biggest longshots to win it all next season. After listening to Bradfo and Lang, you are going to at least start thinking about these Nats in a different way.
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The offseason can be a long few months, especially if you are living the life of a free agent in Major League Baseball. In the latest 'Players Only' podcast with Rich Hill, the pitcher is joined by fellow free agent Kevin Plawecki to discuss what that dynamic is like for those waiting to find out where their next home might be. To listen to the complete episode, click here.
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Bradfo, Rich Hill and Kevin Plawecki all got together for a spirited baseball discussion that dealt with the issues facing youth baseball and what it is like waiting around during free agency. (To listen to the entire episode, click here.) In this clip, Plawecki addresses the Phillies using 'Dancing On Our Own' as their theme song. The tune was, of course, the theme song of the 2021 Red Sox thanks to Plawecki. It needed to be addressed, and that's exactly what Plawecki did.
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Bradfo jumps on 670 The Score in Chicago with Matt Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez to talk dissect the shortstop free agent market, his recent conversation with Cubs manager David Ross, and, of course, Joe Kelly. When it comes to a launching pad for the Chicago baseball fan's obsession with the offseason, it's a good one.
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In the first Players Only episode - which will see free agent pitcher Rich Hill bring on a current or former major leaguer to talk about the great game of baseball - free agent catcher Kevin Plawecki joins. Hill and Plawecki tackle the topic of how kids aren't necessarily being shown the right path to excel in the game thanks to misguided parents and coaches, how anxious an offseason can be as a free agent, and the story behind the story when it came to the Phillies using 'Dancing On My Own' just one year after Plawecki brought it to the Red Sox. It's fantastic perspective from two insightful current players.
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A time-honored tradition came around once again at Wednesday's GM Meetings, with super agent Scott Boras spending more than 45 minutes answering questions from the media. But, as anyone who has experienced the annual press conference can attest, this isn't your run-of-the-mill get-together. Boras is armed with the kind of quips and comparisons that is almost better than any information he can offer on his stable of free agents. Bradfo does you the service of breaking out Boras' best lines and offering analysis on each one. It is baseball and it is definitely not boring.
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Other than Aaron Judge, there isn't a more high-profile free agent hitting this year's market than starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. But would he be worth an investment from your team? Tim Britton, who covers the Mets for The Athletic, joins Bradfo to explain in detail why deGrom is a pitcher - despite his age and injury history - who would be just what the doctor ordered for those clubs looking for top of the rotation. It's a reality check for those trying to get a handle on the free agent pitching market.
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David Ross was once that free agent who a team prioritized enough to call immediately when the window to talk slid open, with the Red Sox targeting the former catcher out of the gate leading into the 2013 season. Now Ross is the guy making the phone calls. The Cubs manager joins Bradfo to talk about the power of such an approach, and how he goes about it. It's all part of a lengthy sit-down between the two which can listen to in its entirety by click here.
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Chicago Cubs manager David Ross proudly wears his Baseball Isn't Boring t-shirt, and for good reason. He actually believes and lives it. Ross joins Bradfo to reflect on a feeling few in this world have experienced - catching the final pitch of a major league baseball season and then running to the mound to celebrate a championship. Ross also offers valuable insight when it comes to recruiting free agents, and the roller coaster that comes with managing rumors and roster turnover. (See: Willson Contreras.) We also get the bottom of whether or not Ross has danced since Dancing With the Stars. It's another good one.
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As part of the conversation with Bradfo and Coop about the blueprint for how to celebrate a world championship, Jonny Gomes reveals some previously untold insight into his most recent World Series parade. Gomes details his big day in Kansas City, along with what the Astros can expect in the days to come. Click here for the entire interview.
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The Houston Astros are smack dab in the middle of celebrating their 2022 world championship. So, how does one go about executing such a celebration? Well, Bradfo and Coop turned to a man who has found himself in the middle of two World Series-winning parties , Jonny Gomes. Gomes offers entertaining details of what happens in a clubhouse, what happens after the clubhouse, the protocol during a parade and then the continuation of the good times even after leaving town. Gomes also understands how painful it is to be in the other World Series clubhouse, having to weather the opposition whoop it up on the other side of the field. And, of course, there are stories, some of which hadn't been told until now. Make this your punctuation to the 2022 season.
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Nate Corddry hopped on the podcast with Bradfo earlier this week where they chatted about all things that are great about the sport of baseball. Here's a snippet from that where Nate reveals his all-time fan moments while meeting the stars of the diamond and the silver screen
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We asked the Red Sox Manager and 3 time World Series champ what it's like to prepare for postseason series with the use of analytics and advanced scouting. According to Alex Cora, the scouting and preparation work that goes into the earlier round of the MLB Postseason are more chaotic than the deeper series.
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As part of the first installment of 'Players-Only Thursdays' free agent pitcher Rich Hill talked about why teams are willing to pay more after watching players excel on the postseason stage. Both Bradfo and MLB.com's Ian Browne offers their examples of this dynamic, with Hill dissecting the impetus for these postseason performers suddenly making more money off of just a couple of weeks.
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Free agent pitcher Rich Hill joins Bradfo and MLB.com's Ian Browne to spread the word about his partnership with Baseball Isn't Boring. The lefty announced that he will be appearing weekly for 'Players-Only Thursdays' where he will be joined by fellow major leaguers to talk about important topics involving this great game. Along with the announcement, Hill and the guys have an extensive conversation on what exactly allows big-game player to thrive in the biggest moments, such as the World Series. It's advice and analysis coaches, parents and players will want to soak in.
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Baseball Isn't Boring is a movement that stretches beyond just the big leagues. This is about all walks of life, which is why we are thrilled to meet up with our unofficial Hollywood correspondent Nate Corddry. Corddry - an actor, comedian and lifelong Red Sox fan - can give the unique perspective of an East Coast fan living among West Coast baseball followers, while relishing in the memories that made him the fanatic he is today. Nate sits down with Bradfo to talk about his fandom, experiences involving the great game and the unforgettable visit he, his brother Rob (also an actor) and father took to the Red Sox clubhouse. Bradfo also gets a chance to get the behind-the-scenes story of one of his favorite movie scenes, that just so happens to include a memorable baseball-themed backdrop.
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After the Astros' Game 4 win there was only one way to break it all down - by reuniting one half of the Nick Punto Trade that sent Punto, Josh Beckett, Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford to the Dodgers in 2012. Punto and Beckett join Bradfo, Coop and Courtney to debate the merits of the Astros' combined no-hitter while offering unique perspective on navigating the pressures of such a moment. The duo snap right back into the storytelling, revealing some previous untold tales of one of the biggest deals in MLB history. It also didn't hurt that one was pulling for the Astros, while the other was all in on the Phillies.
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Few have a better perspective on the world of the major leagues than ESPN's Eduardo Perez, which is why it made all the sense in the world to talk about the current state of major league managers and major league managing. The insight Perez offers in terms of the beauty of baseball, the art of navigating clubhouses in this day and age and which of the new crop of managers he really likes is unmatched.
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When it came to the storylines for the Phillies' Game 3, 7-0 win over the Astros, Philly's five home runs normally would be the be-all, end-all. But in this case the possibility of Lance McCullers tipping his pitches while the Phils were hitting all those bombs seemed to lead all conversations at night's end. It's why when Bradfo and Courtney got together with World Series correspondent Nick Punto, the former major leaguer was asked to identify exactly what was what when it came to the pitcher possibly tipping. Sure enough, the Shredder came through. You're going to want to listen to his explanation.
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For the first time since 2011, a World Series game was rained out. Fortunately, our Baseball Isn't Boring World Series correspondent Nick Punto just happened to be part of that Cardinals team that used the rainout 11 years ago to propel themselves to a title. Punto sits down with Bradfo and Coop to tell the what's what when it comes to what the Phillies and Astros players are facing now that they had their big day pushed back. You are going to be a smarter baseball fan after listening to this.
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It seemed like a perfect time to catch up with the Phillies' all-time saves leader. Why? Because Jonathan Papelbon certainly has a unique view of playing baseball in Philadelphia, while also being responsible for one of the most unforgettable moments in Bryce Harper's career - when the two tussled in the dugout as members of the Nationals. Papelbon is never shy about letting his true feelings be heard, which is why this is a must-listen. Before sitting down with Pap, Bradfo does also announce a Baseball Isn't Boring contest, while ranting a bit about MLB's umpire situation. (How does an ump execute a perfect game behind home plate and then never call balls and strikes the rest of the series?) It's all a great way to kick off the final week of the 2022 MLB season.
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Bradfo, Coop and Courtney Finnicum jump on the podcast immediately after a thrilling Game 1 of the World Series to not only talk about an epic game, but Rob's excellent adventure on Twitter thanks to a promise made involving Kyle Schwarber and tacos. By the end of the night, the trio were discussing Taco Bell retweets, the merit of intentionally getting hit by a pitch, and, yes, how baseball is absolutely not boring.
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What is it like to live the life of a major league manager in the World Series? Not a lot of people on this planet know what Rob Thomson and Dusty Baker have experienced and are about to undertake. One person who has lived the life is Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who navigated his way to the world championship in 2018. Cora takes Bradfo and Coop behind the scenes of his journeys through the postseason, telling previously untold stories about players and games that paved the way to the title. There is Aaron Boone talk. There is Dave Dombrowski talk. There is Kyle Schwarber talk. And, of course, there is Cora's take on why baseball isn't boring. Dig in, it's worth it.
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Baseball is all about conversation, which is why Bradfo not only got Joe Kelly's view of how the Astros will be viewed heading into the World Series, but he got a feel for how those down in Houston feel about such a viewpoint. Bradfo is joined by veteran radio host/reporter John Lopez of SportsRadio 610 in Houston to get his view of Kelly's comments with some pointed commentary of his own. The two things both parties could agree on: 1. It's going to be a great World Series;; 2. Ninety-percent of the country will be rooting for the Phillies.
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Baseball isn't boring, and we have started a podcast to make sure everybody knows it. Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford and Cooper 'Coop' Leonard are joined by the man who teamed with the duo back in January to get the conversation going - pitcher Joe Kelly. Kelly and the guys christen the podcast with talk about baseball's lot in life and all the spiciness that comes with soaking in the great game. Kelly, of course, also gives a major leaguer's perspective of the upcoming World Series, including some ultra-honest takes on how the players still view the Astros. It's Opening Day and it's glorious.
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Rob Bradford swings back on the narrative that Baseball is “boring” with a daily podcast comprising the MLB’s best moments from the day before, as well as big league guest appearances along the way!
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