Baseball Isn’t Boring

Bradfo was one of the crew to catch up with Phillies star Bryce Harper prior to his first home game of the season at Citizens Bank Park. Harper reflects on the fandom shown by Red Sox rookie Masa Yoshida toward the Philly slugger, while also talking about expectations heading into his first homestand.

Matt Harvey has retired. There is only one thing to do: Have the resident Baseball Isn't Boring Mets super fan Producer Evan react. He jumps on the podcast with Bradfo to reflect on the career of the seventh overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft.

Four - yes, count them, FOUR - teams have entered into Producer's Evan Top 10 Power Rankings this week, with the Orioles rocketing up the ranks. In the words of the Baseball Isn't Boring Power Ranking guru ... "It's insane!" There is no better way to punctuate your week than by appreciating MLB's best of the best, in podcast form.

It's getting to be that time of year, where baseball fans and families are planning for their trips to various ballparks all over Major League Baseball. Fortunately, Baseball Isn't Boring has an expert when it comes to telling you what's what regarding the best and worst of all baseball-induced destinations - Courtney Finnicum. Today, Courtney travels to St. Louis to offer her take on Busch Stadium, while also revealing if it would crack her Top 5.

It's not always easy to become a star in the major leagues, which is a reality Bradfo helps remind us on today's podcast. He reflects on one of the best examples of how patience is key in developing stars, talking with both Terry Francona and Alex Cora about Dustin Pedroia's 2007 turnaround in his Rookie of the Year season. Bradfo then catches up with Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman, whose journey wasn't an easy one despite being the fourth overall pick in 2012. It is a powerful podcast for all of those believing baseball is easy for everyone.

Bradfo takes a few minutes on the day that Alex Verdugo is set to face off with the pitcher he criticized on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, Alek Manoah, to reflect on the comments. Included are reactions to Verdugo's recent comments to MassLive on the matter and Alex Cora's take on the situation.

A lot is going on in big league baseball these days, with the news from the two Bryces - Miller and Harper - highlighting the latest round of MLB games. There also continues to be a flurry of eyebrow-raising existences thanks to the Orioles, Pirates, Rangers, and, now, Red Sox. But every once in a while it is worth it to reflect on the unique challenges big leaguers face while realizing their dreams. That's why Bradfo sat down with both Bo Bichette and Cavan Biggio to talk about how, even with big-league-playing dads, there are pitfalls that have to be navigated on the way to playing in the majors. Gather the kids. You are all going to want to listen to this one.

So, is baseball still the best game to go to? How has these new rules impacted the enjoyment, both on and off the field? What is it like to get that first autograph, or play as yourself in a video game? Bradfo sits down with Cleveland pitchers Triston McKenzie and James Karinchak to find answers to all those questions and more. Two of the best young personalities in the game offer perspectives and stories you are going to want to listen to.

Baseball makes dreams come true in so many ways, with Bradfo showing that reality on the latest podcast. He first celebrates the 90th birthday of his dad, Bill 'Dadfo' Bradford, by convincing his pops to make his first-ever podcast appearance. This was the man who, thanks to his love for baseball, has made this podcast - and host - possible. It was a dream of Bradfo to celebrate his dad in podcast form, and that's exactly what he does. And, to top things off, Bradfo sits down with another talent in the baseball world who recently saw their dream come true. Longtime minor-league announcer Jeff Dooley joins the podcast to reflect on his recent call to the big leagues, getting a chance to call a weekend of Rockies games after more than 20 years of minor-league broadcasting excellence.

Ever wonder why Triston Casas was having conversations with the home plate umpires so much even after balls were called? We have answers. Bradfo sits down with the Red Sox' first baseman, who explains his unique approach toward verbalizing each pitch that he doesn't swing at. It's a routine that initially rankled some umpires, but now Casas makes sure everyone is on the same page.