New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes has carved out a pretty good existence in the major leagues, serving as a key member of the Yanks' rotation after already making the 2022 American League All-Star team. His journey, however, is anything but ordinary. The 36th-round pick sits down with Bradfo to discuss a fascinating path to the big leagues, and how life (and pitching) has changed since his arrival. It's a story you're going to want to hear. To learn more about listener data...

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Dukes And Bell' on 92.9 The Game. The crew is discussing the Braves need for more outfield help with the latest injury to Michael Harris II and which players Alex Anthopoulos can go after in the trade market 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

Our College Baseball Insider Bella Geskos catches up with Tennessee Star Second Baseman Christian Moore and Starting Pitcher Drew Beam to reflect on Tennessee's lot in life, discuss how they prepared for and beat UNC & FSU, and the crazy process that Drew Beam goes through to reset after every start 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 getting to be that time, where we can legitimately start discussing the dynamics of the MLB trade deadline. There is no better person to sit down and talk about the topic with than friend of the podcast ESPN's Buster Olney. Buster and Bradfo go through the early stages of the deadline talk, dissecting which clubs will be the most aggressive and what player are going to be the most talked about. We also give you Bradfo's quick catch-up with national champion coach Dan Hurley, who offers...

Our College Baseball Insider Bella Geskos catches up with Florida State's Star Third Baseman and Future 1st Round Pick Cam Smith to reflect on Florida State's lot in life, discuss the inspiration former MLB player Devon Travis had on his pre-game speech today, and the weirdest item he has signed so far at the CWS To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

When it comes to identifying if your team is worthy investing in, many executives will quickly point to one metric - run differential. So, why is this such a good jumping off point for chief decision-makers? Bradfo sat down with Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to ask that very question. It is the best explanation of why run differential is so important you will hear. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...

Alex Verdugo had quite a return to Fenway Park Friday night, hitting a home run on the first pitch he saw and then offering a next-level celebration while rounding the bases. Should the Red Sox take umbrage to the display? Bradfo is joined by Gordo of the Play Tessie podcast - and some fired-up callers - to discuss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Zack Wheeler is considered by some as the best starting pitcher in the game right now, with his numbers and consistency going a long way to backing up such a claim. Bradfo sits down with Wheeler to talk to him about what stats and analytics are actually important to him, getting a glimpse into the mindset of the pitcher along the way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Yankees Outfielder Alex Verdugo talks to the Boston and New York Media upon returning to Boston for the first time since his offseason trade to the Yankees 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 MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The top two remain rock solid, but the there is a MASSIVE squeeze at the bottom resulting in the Padres moving into the top 10 at the expense of the Braves! 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

With Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo returning to Boston for the first time since leaving the Red Sox, we wanted to resurface Bradfo's conversation with Verdugo. The guys talk about what went wrong in Boston, what has been right in New York, and Verdugo's relationship with Alex Cora. It's the perfect way to dive into the Fenway Park reunion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In the latest episode of 'The Eye Test' with Julian McWilliams, Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker sits down with our host to talk about his journey (in basketball and baseball), how he emerged as a top prospect, the differences between playing in New York and Philadelphia, and how he has evolved as a pitcher. There is also some Summer vs. Winter Olympics talk. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...

Bradfo catches up with Phillies Designated Hitter Kyle Schwarber to discuss what stats he values the most when looking at his stat line, his calculated approach, and why he doesn't really care about the new bat speed metric 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

Our College Baseball Insider Bella Geskos is back as she sits down with UNC Baseball Beat Writer Grace Nugent to reflect on UNC's journey to Omaha while also previewing the tough road they face moving forward as the Tar Heels are set to face the Virginia Cavaliers on Friday 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

Major League Baseball's second-best record. A unique combination of talented players. The most envied clubhouse in all the game. These are the Phillies. Bradfo sits down with Garrett Stubbs, Kyle Schwarber and Zack Wheeler to talk about their mindsets and what they value ... with confirmation from Stubbs that Philly does, indeed, have the top clubhouse in baseball. What do they they value and why do they value it. It's some insight into a really good team's mindset. To learn more about...

In case you didn't know by now, Paul Skenes is really good. The No. 1 overall pick from last year's MLB Draft just completed his sixth big league start and currently has landed with a 2.46 ERA, striking out 46 in 33 1/3 innings. He has also already thrown almost double the number of 100 mph pitches (60) than any other pitcher in baseball. Bradfo sat down with Pirates GM Ben Cherington to reflect on the months leading up to picking Skenes last year and the surprising story of how they viewed...

In his first return to Fenway Park since parting ways with the Red Sox, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski talks with Bradfo about memories and lessons from his time in Boston, what it has meant to him during his current run and how he views the current trade deadline. There is also a comparison to the 2018 world champs and these 2024 Phillies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...

Bradfo is once again sitting down with Kenley Jansen, this time hitting on two very timely topics - the NBA Finals and all those trade rumors the Red Sox closer finds himself in the middle of. There is talk about LeBron, Dan Hurley and the Lakers, and how Jansen is handling a world he has never been a part of, as the subject of all sort of trade conversation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...

The Godfather, Joe Kelly, takes the time to call into the Baseball Isn't Boring Show before his big night ... Joe Kelly Jersey Night at Dodger Stadium. Joe joins Bradfo to talk about the honor and how life has changed since he switched to No. 99. 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 and the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show on WEEI are back and back big. The main topic of conversation? Red Sox owner John Henry's comments to the Financial Times regarding how he views running his team and where the fans might be misunderstanding or misrepresenting the team's approach. Well, Bradfo - and his callers - have some thoughts on the matter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...

Today's a big day for the Baseball Isn't Boring family ... our CEO and co-founder Joe Kelly is being honored (once again) at Dodger Stadium, this time with a 'Joe Kelly Jersey Night' with fans getting to adorn his No. 99. Bradfo kicks off the festivities by talking with Roger Arrieta and Carlos Alfaro of the 'Bleed Los Podcast' to dissect exactly why Joe is so unbelievably popular in the world of the Dodgers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

Jonny Gomes - the co-host of "Pitch and Moan" under the Baseball Isn't Boring umbrella - makes history once again by calling into the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show with Bradfo, Gordo and Pat ... while shagging for batting practice with the Savannah Bananas in left field at Fenway Park. It's an iconic player making an iconic call from the outfield of an iconic ballpark. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...

They're back! The guys who are the conversation-starters for all fake trades - Gordo and Pat of the 'Play Tessie' podcast - return to offer a couple of possible deals as we storm toward the MLB Trade Deadline. This time they are offering up a couple of deals, both involving the Red Sox. One has Craig Breslow selling, the other is a bit of a buy. In both cases, the names and teams (Rangers, White Sox) involved are spicy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

The standings and statistics will show that the White Sox are the worst team in baseball. So, what's it like to be attached to such a team? Fortunately, one of the members of our Baseball Isn't Boring family - co-host of 'Pitch and Moan' Courtney Finnicum - follows the White Sox religiously and is living and dying with their existence. Courtney joins Bradfo to let it fly when it comes to her ChiSox. What has gone wrong? What are some solutions? Why a Milkshake should be their All-Star...