Jonathan Papelbon is heading into the Red Sox Hall of Fame next week, which on its own would be a great reason to have the friend of Baseball Isn't Boring on the podcast once again. But there is so much more. Bradfo teams up with Pap once again, this time to reflect on his path to Red Sox immortality, along with some pointed commentary on how relievers are being used. The former closer has taken issue with some things that are being done and said when it comes to today's bullpens and how they are being managed. As always, Papelbon is a must-listen.

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Everyone knows that one of the best changeups in the game belongs to Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal, but what you may not know is that he was taught how to throw it by Red Sox First Baseman and former 2-way player at University of Arizona, Bobby Dalbec

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We at Baseball Isn't Boring are proclaiming the Tampa Bay Rays' City Connect uniforms - skateboarding Rays, and all - as the best in all of Major League Baseball. So with the honor comes the conversation, as Bradfo catches up with Warren Hypes of the Rays to talk about the evolution and creation of these uniforms all of baseball are talking about. To top things off on today's podcast, Bradfo also chops it up with a position player (Bobby Dalbec) who helped one of the best pitchers in baseball (Tarik Skubal) throw one of the best pitches in baseball (his chnageup).

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Bradfo sits down with Red Sox First Baseman Dominic Smith to discuss his career journey, his draft experience, and how it felt to be on the Mets when they acquired Francisco Lindor in 2021

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With Francisco Lindor returning to Cleveland for the first time since being traded to the Mets, it was a good time to reflect on the player and the person. One person who has known Lindor for longer than most in baseball is Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Bradfo caught up with Cora to talk about how far Lindor has come as a person and a player, while taking a look into the shortstop's impact on the great game of baseball. For the full Baseball Isn't Boring podcast on Lindor - with Bradfo also talking with Tim Britton of The Athletic and Lindor's former teammate in New York Dominic Smith - click here.

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Bradfo jumps on 670 the Score in Chicago to talk with the Mully and Haugh Show about the very different worlds of the White Sox and Cubs. What has happened to Andrew Benintendi? How will the trade deadline look for both clubs? What was the takeaway from the Baseball Isn't Boring catch-up with Lucas Giolito? The great game of baseball is alive and well in Chicago, with this conversation serving as a perfect example.

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One of the biggest stories in all of baseball this week was the return of Francisco Lindor to Cleveland for the first time since he was dealt to the Mets. It seemed like a great time to dissect Lindor's existence, both since he joined New York and now as a 30-year-old who is trucking through an enormous 10-year contract extension. Bradfo sits down with Tim Britton of The Athletic, Red Sox manager Alex Cora, and Lindor's former Mets teammate Dominic Smith to paint a really clear picture as to how we should be viewing the man of the hour.

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Lucas Giolito is a place right now where he can do a lot of reflecting on what has been a pretty good career. The Red Sox starting pitcher is out for the season after undergoing internal brace surgery on his pitching elbow, allowing for some perspective on his path to this point. The moment in time allows Giolito to sit down with Bradfo to reflect on a very unique approach he took toward finding success and turning back his crippling anxiety after the 2018 season. Gioltio goes into detail about his journey, while also updating his current lot in life. It's an insightful, honest conversation.

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Bradfo is back with another day of the Baseball Isn't Boring Show on WEEI. This time he asks (and answers some very important questions: 1. Who was your original Paul Skenes - the player who just looked different; 2. Are you in or out with this Red Sox team; 3. Is Dustin Pedroia a Hall of Famer; and 4. What is the best way to run the 'Wasabi Challenge'. It's a great way to immerse yourself in some great weekend baseball talk.

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It's always a good time when Bradfo hosts the 'Baseball Isn't Boring Show' on WEEI Saturdays, especially when Gordo and Sammy from the Play Tessie podcast stop by. But this time things got a little spicier thanks to the first-ever Wasabi Challenge. The event was memorable, with both Sammy and Gordo being tasked with answering two baseball questions each, risking having to eat a spoonful of wasabi if not answered correctly. Spoiler: Things got hot for the Play Tessie guys.

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