It's always great to remember the journey any major leaguer takes, particularly one who has had to persevere for so long before landing a key piece of a pennant race. That's why it's a great time to hear Phillies reliever Tanner Banks relay lessons he learned after taking eight years to make it to the bigs and then finally finding his footing a few years later as a valued member of this current first-place Phils team. To listen to the entire conversation with Tanner, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Being a chief decision-maker for any organization is a nonstop existence, with team-building taking place almost every month of the year. But what about September? Cleveland president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti joined Bradfo to explain what is happening when it comes to front offices throughout baseball, many of which are preparing for both the postseason the offseason. There is also some great Shane Bieber trade talk along with Chris' reflection on when he fell in love with going to baseball games. 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
Bradfo catches up with Red Sox Pitcher Payton Tolle to talk about adjusting to the MLB, the fancy hotel life, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing Roman Anthony's untimely injury, the importance of good pitching in the stretch run, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The impactful stories of the 2025 MLB baseball season aren't always those who are smothered in success. Take Nolan Jones, for instance. A star on the rise with the Rockies, the outfielder was dealt to the team he came up with, the Guardians, just before the start of the regular season. It raised doubts. It allowed for uncertainty. And it has resulted in a very uneven season for Jones. Nolan sits down with Bradfo to reflect on his unexpected path, offering perspective on how he sees his future. It's a worthwhile conversation and reminder that it's not always easy in the big leagues. 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
What starter threw the most pitches in one game this season? That would be Cleveland's Gavin Williams. The Guardians' hurler sits down with Bradfo to reflect on that almost-no-hitter against the Mets and what it felt like in the hours and days after. The guys also discussed his 2021 Draft class and the lessons he has learned since being taken in the first round. 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
The Pearl Jam debate. A podcast host's style choices. The art of celebrating a walk-off. And, of course, what lies ahead for one of the top prospects in all of baseball. All of it is discussed in another meeting of the minds - and generations - involving Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer and Bradfo. It's always a good time when these two sit down for a convo. 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
Red Sox Outfielder Roman Anthony addressed the Boston media to discuss his oblique injury, when he felt it come on and how long he will likely miss 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
Bradfo catches up with Red Sox Pitcher Lucas Giolito discusses how he approaches team picture day, what he would change about it, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Red Sox video coordinator Mike Brenly returns to the podcast, this time to break down how he managed to identify that Trevor Story's home run - the shortest homer of the season - actually went off Jhonkensy Noel's glove and off the Fenway Park right field foul pole. 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
The critically acclaimed author Jane Leavy has a new book coming out, and it is right in the Baseball Isn't Boring wheelhouse. The title: 'Make Me The Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong With Baseball And How To Fix It.' Jane and Bradfo have an unforgettable meeting of the minds when it comes to the state of baseball and how the game might be improved/saved. It's the kind of conversation all those who care about baseball will want to listen to. 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
Bradfo catches up with Pirates GM Ben Cherington to discuss how the Pirates discovered Konnor Griffin prior to the draft and his quick ascension through their system in his first full season in pro ball 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
How is Aroldis Chapman doing what he is doing? The closer's excellence has everybody scrambling for answers. Appearing on Rob Friedman's podcast (Pitching Ninja), ESPN's Buster Olney explained it all started with an interaction between Connor Wong and Chapman. Bradfo went to the person in the middle of the story, Wong, to get his perspective on exactly what happened, and is happening, when it comes to the 37-year-old reliever. 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
Ben Cherington has seen a lot as a baseball executive, having won a World Series as the general manager of the Red Sox, while currently attempting to rebuild the Pirates as the chief decision-maker in that organization. Between the lessons learned, the stories that can now be told, and the perspective about the challenges (and players) that await, it seemed like a perfect time for Bradfo to sit down with Ben. 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
It's always a good time to hear the excitement of a rookie being called up to the big leagues for the first time. But top Reds prospect Sal Stewart took it to another level when addressing the media before his MLB debut. In his introductory press conference, the former first-round pick offered the kind of enthusiasm and excitement that feeds baseball fans everywhere. 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
At the age of 37, closer Aroldis Chapman is having a historic year for the Red Sox. It's the reason why the team has committed to a contract extension for Chapman. The reliever and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow met with the media to detail how the deal came about and why the commitment became a priority. 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
Tanner Banks has distinguished himself as a key piece of the Phillies' postseason puzzle, and it's not just because of the lefty reliever's signature next-level mustache. The 32-year-old Banks, who made his big league debut in 2022, has broken out as one of the game's most reliable southpaw relief pitchers, 11 years after being drafted in the 18th round. Bradfo sits down with Banks to talk about his journey and facial hair, in a conversation that will inspire, inform, and entertain. 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
Not only did Pirates rookie Cam Devanney make his MLB debut Sunday, but he did in the ballpark he grew up going to the games at - Fenway Park. The New Hampshire native reflected on the experience with Bradfo, offering insight into a path that took him from a Northeast high schooler to an Elon University star to a six-year minor leaguer. It was a moment that needed to be captured. 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
In an attempt to keep the buzz going when it comes to Red Sox rookie phenom pitcher Payton Tolle, Bradfo and the Play Tessie guys (Gordo, Sammy and Pat) are joined on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show by resident dream maker/Boston farm director Brian Abraham to talk all things Tolle. 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
One of the game's top pitching prospects, Bubba Chandler, has found his way to the Pittsburgh Pirates and is doing alright for himself. But what has the experience been like, and how has he been able to draw on his previous existence as a two-way player for this early success? Bubba sits down with Bradfo to discuss all of it in a revealing conversation that educates, entertains and informs. 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