Baseball Isn’t Boring

It turns out Jonathan Papelbon was on to something. The Phillies are for real. Bradfo jumps in to look at some teams and players all you FanDuel lovers should be jumping in on in this latest episode of 'Betting Isn't Boring'.

With baseball buzzing about the promotion of Arizona shortstop Jordan Lawlar, attention has turned to the shortstop picked two spots in front of him during the 2021 MLB Draft, top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer. Bradfo sat down with Mayer on the first day of the former No. 4 overall pick's rehab stint, having shut down his season due to a shoulder injury. Mayer goes into detail about how his injury came about, the inspiration he drew from a recent trip to Fenway Park, and how he views his future. For those who want to know what's what with one of baseball's most anticipated young shortstops, this is the podcast for you.

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.

Bradfo talks with Red Sox Legend Dustin Pedroia about how similar Triston Casas's rookie season is to his own in 2007 where a rough start evolved into a Rookie of the Year Campaign by September, the only difference? Dustin's ended with a ring on his finger and a World Series Trophy in his hands...

With Cleveland manager Terry Francona making news this week by strongly implying this is going to be his final year, Baseball Isn't Boring wanted to honor the future Hall of Famer by interviewing the player that would paint the best picture when it comes to Francona. That, of course, is Dustin Pedroia. Bradfo catches up with Pedroia, who tells all kind of stories regarding his relationship with Francona, while also offering insight into what has made the manager so special. It's a podcast you're not going to want to miss.

Former MLB Player and Braves TV Analyst Nick Green joins Bradfo to discuss the most important and debated topic in the MLB, how the Braves managed to lock up their core for seemingly pennies on the dollar...

With Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona implying that this will be his last season it seemed to a good idea for Bradfo to catch up with one of the current managers who has been heavily influenced by the future Hall of Famer, Kevin Cash. The Rays skipper sits down to reflect on lessons learned from Francona, who he played under with the Red Sox before serving as Tito's bullpen coach in Cleveland. The conversation will allow for some insight when it comes to what makes Francona the manager he has been for the past 23 years.

The Braves. Ronald Acuna Jr. As we sit here, it's tough to argue that those aren't the best team and player in all of baseball. It's why Bradfo turned to former major leaguer-turned-broadcaster Nick Green for some everyday insight into what exactly is going on in Atlanta. Along the way Green and Bradfo talk the world of broadcasting and signing weird things. In order to be educated in the best of the best, you're going to want to listen to this one.

Despite his recent hamstring problem, Alex Verdugo has had his best season as a major leaguer, totaling a career-best .790 OPS while matching his best-ever home run total. But uncertainty surrounds Verdugo's future, with the outfielder heading into a contract year in 2024. Bradfo caught up with Verdugo to get his thoughts on 2023, 2024 and the well-publicized meeting in the Fenway Park outfield after last Wednesday's game. It's a quick conversation with one of the more intriguing members of the Red Sox.

Late August and early September mean a lot in the world of Major League Baseball. New players. New hope. Pennant races. And, of course, fantasy football drafts in big league clubhouses. Fantasy football has been a pivotal part of every big league's team's existence for years, with the stories and perspective only truly gaining steam recently. Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story and Rays reliever Jake Diekman join Bradfo to give their perspectives on baseball teams diving head-first into the world of fantasy football this time of year.