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BIB on the Go: Terry Francona Weighs In On The Success Of Stephen Vogt And The Cleveland Guardians

Former Guardians Manager Terry Francona sits down with BIB Contributor and Host Of 'Pitch And Moan' Courtney Finnicum to discuss Guardians dominant 2024 campaign, upcoming playoff matchup, and the success of Stephen Vogt in his first season as Terry's successor 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

Oct 3, 202413 min

The Power Of The Postseason For Free Agents

Bradfo is joined by the Play Tessie guys - Sammy and Gordo - to identify which players currently participating in the postseason might emerge a few weeks from now at least a little bit richer. Yes, it is the weird dynamic of teams giving free agents bigger contracts because of just a few weeks of excellence in October. The guys dive into the best candidates this time around to make a fortune off performing on the biggest stage. We also talking cooking injuries. 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

Oct 3, 202453 min

BIB on the Go: Phillies Manager Rob Thomson Discusses Preparation For NLDS

Phillies Manager Rob Thomson meets with the Philadelphia and National Media to discuss their preparation for the NLDS including their intersquad game, health updates, 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

Oct 2, 202418 min

BIB Vault: Everything You Need To Know About Jose Iglesias' Song, 'OMG' & Upcoming Remix

There is nothing like a song to help serve as the rallying cry or motivational mantra for a contending team. For the Mets, that has undoubtedly become 'OMG', the song put out by infielder Jose Iglesias. Bradfo catches up with Iglesias to get the behind-the-scenes story of how it all came together, while also revealing a little bit of breaking news when it comes to the tune's next evolution. It's the definitive look at what has become music to Mets' fans' ears. 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

Oct 2, 20248 min

What Happened To... The Detroit Tigers With Chris Brown

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, returns as the "What Happened To..." series, where Reece reconvenes with the original 30 team representatives to get their take on what exactly happened to their team so far this season... Continues with Tigers Fanatic and co-host of the Motor City Metrics and Tigers ML Report Podcasts, Chris Brown (@ChrisBrown0914), who returns as his Tigers team is currently facing the Astros in the Wild Card Round of the Playoffs 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

Oct 2, 202415 min

Kyle Snyder, Zac Gallen Are Talking The Art Of Pitching Through A Postseason

Day 1 of the 2024 postseason was full of dominant starting pitching performances, with Tarik Skubal, Corbin Burnes, Cole Ragans and Michael King all offering the images of aces. But can one of them do it all the way through a postseason? Bradfo catches up with Tampa Bay pitching coach Kyle Snyder and Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen to explore the art of taking on the responsibility and workload that comes with pitching in a deep playoff run. It's an important conversation about the the most important time of the baseball season. 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

Oct 2, 202426 min

The Buster Posey Giants Introductory Press Conference

Giants President Greg Johnson, Manager Bob Melvin, and New President Of Baseball Operations Buster Posey meet with the San Francisco and National Media to discuss his hiring, why they chose to move on from Farhan Zaidi, their plans for this offseason, 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

Oct 1, 202432 min

BIB on the Go: The Lessons Jarren Duran Learned

Bradfo catches up with Jarren Duran, who had a Top-10 MVP kind of season with the Red Sox. Not only did he put up some of the best numbers in the American League, but he also played in all but two games this season. But it was the absence in those two games - due to a suspension - that served as one of the lessons Duran learned along the way. The outfielder talks about how he viewed his evolution, both on and off the field, throughout 2024 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

Oct 1, 20249 min

Pitch And Moan: Terry Francona Returns To Talk AL Central Baseball And His Future In The Game

The AL Central became the tale of 2 teams in 2024, the Guardians became contenders and the White Sox lost 121 games, the most in MLB history. In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by Longtime MLB manager Terry "Tito" Francona to discuss his appreciation for the job Stephen Vogt has done after taking over for him as Guardians manager, the White Sox historically bad season and Jerry Reinsdorf's loyalty to a fault, whether he sees himself taking a role in baseball for this upcoming season, 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

Oct 1, 202443 min

BIB on the Go: Reaction To The Mets-Braves Game Of The Year!

Producer Evan joins Bradfo to discuss the craziness that was Game 1 of the Mets/Braves doubleheader that saw the Mets get a 8-7 Win in Atlanta 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

Sep 30, 202419 min

BIB on the Go: Tyler O'Neill Talks Free Agency

With his first season with the Red Sox in the books, outfielder Tyler O'Neill can now look forward to what awaits this offseason and his first foray into free agency. Bradfo talks with O'Neill about how he views his 2024 campaign, and how he is approaching free agency - and a possible return to the Red Sox. 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

Sep 30, 20249 min

Finding Out What's What With Kenley Jansen

Kenley Jansen is back on the podcast, and this time there is a lot to talk about. The closer joins Bradfo to offer his first interview since leaving the Red Sox after being placed on the injured list. Jansen explains exactly what happened in his last week with the Sox and why he headed home before season's end. There is also reflection on his time in Boston, details regarding the injury that led him down this path, and how he will remember his time with the Red Sox. It's Jansen's opportunity to punctuate his two-year stint with the Sox. 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

Sep 30, 202435 min

BIB on the Go: Joe Castiglione Punctuates The End Of An Era

After 42 years, Joe Castiglione ended his career as the team's full-time voice of the Red Sox radio broadcast Sunday. Castiglone was honored throughout the day at Fenway Park, and punctuated the experience with a question and answer with the media. It is a recap of a momentous day for a Hall of Fame broadcaster. 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

Sep 29, 202413 min

Another Revealing Conversation With Triston Casas

Baseball isn't boring, and neither is Triston Casas. The Red Sox first baseman is back on the podcast offering another dose of entertainment and information. This time Casas opens up about his season, his injury, his contract, and his party planning. You aren't going to find better insight into the the mindset of this young slugger/real estate tycoon/party-planner than this interview with Bradfo. 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

Sep 29, 202414 min

The Eye Test: Longtime A's Assistant GM Billy Owens Paints The Sad Picture In Oakland

Julian McWilliams is back with another episode of 'The Eye Test', this time catching up with longtime A's assistant general manager Billy Owens. The two get in-depth into the greatness that was baseball in Oakland, and the sadness that has surfaced with the A's playing their final game in the city 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

Sep 28, 202427 min

MLB Power Rankings: The Final Regular Season Rankings Have Arrived!

It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The Orioles and Brewers slide down the rankings and the Astros and Tigers win their way into the rankings as the regular season comes to an end 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

Sep 27, 202430 min

Blake Treinen Offers A Tribute To Baseball In Oakland

Current Los Angeles Dodgers reliever, and former Oakland A's closer, Blake Treinen joins Bradfo for a tribute to baseball in Oakland. Treinen knows what's what when it comes to the greatness of baseball in Oakland, having been drafted by the A's and then getting traded for some great times. The people. The ballpark. The baseball. It's a perspective that is perfectly-timed considering the end of this era in Oakland. 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

Sep 27, 202442 min

BIB Vault: All The Emotions With Eck And The End Of An Era In Oakland

The end of baseball in Oakland is tonight and there is no better time to revisit our conversation with the great Dennis Eckersley to reflect on the memories built at the Oakland Coliseum and how this news has hit the Hall of Famer at his core. You aren't going to find a more real and raw conversation than this one with Eck. 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

Sep 26, 202421 min

BIB on the Go: Catching Up With One The Postseason's Most Important Pitchers, Jack Flaherty

Jack Flaherty has had an excellent season, first with the Tigers and then as a member of the Dodgers. But his greatest challenge - and accomplishment - might be coming in October, with Los Angeles expected to lean heavily on Flaherty at the top of their postseason starting rotation. Bradfo catches up with Flaherty to talk about his evolution this season, and the keys to putting him in the position he finds himself today. (Spoiler: A lot of credit goes to the Tigers.) 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

Sep 26, 20247 min

Riding Out The Mets' Chaos With Tim Britton

As we head toward the final weekend of the regular season, there is perhaps no more chaotic situation than the one the Mets find themselves in. With New York deadlocked with Arizona for the second and third National League wild card spots, just one game up on Atlanta, the Mets now face the prospect of having their season decided by a Monday doubleheader thanks to hurricane-induced postponements. Tim Britton of The Athletic joins to give us the what's what when it comes to the Mets' lot in life, both regarding the decision to leave Atlanta early and the vibes surrounding the club heading into the stretch drive. It is the first Baseball Isn't Boring podcast executed while driving from Atlanta to Charlotte. 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

Sep 26, 202434 min

BIB on the Go: Trevor Story On Reestablishing Himself Before The 2024 Season Is Over

Bradfo catches up with Red Sox Shortshop Trevor Story to discuss his miraculous return to the diamond within the same season of his injury and why it was so important for him to accomplish 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

Sep 25, 20244 min

What Happened To... The Miami Marlins With Peter Pratt

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, returns as the "What Happened To..." series, where Reece reconvenes with the original 30 team representatives to get their take on what exactly happened to their team so far this season... continues with Marlins Fanatic and host of the Locked On Marlins Podcast, Peter Pratt (@MiamiMarlins_UK), who returns as his Marlins team is currently 29.5 games behind the DBacks for the third Wild Card spot and has the second worst record in all of baseball 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

Sep 25, 202419 min

The Richard Fitts, Luisangel Acuna Rookie Reminders

Rookie being called up for the final weeks of the season can mean a lot of things to a lot of teams. For some clubs, like the Mets, a player like Luisangel Acuna can be a catalyst for postseason success. Same goes for the Tigers and their newly-promoted top prospect Jackson Jobe. And then there are players like Richard Fitts, who help form an important narrative for the following season. It is Fitts who Bradfo is sitting down with for the podcast, getting valuable perspective on a player who has found significant career momentum thanks to a red-hot big league introduction. 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

Sep 25, 202424 min

BIB Vault: Sitting Down With Minor League Player Of The Year Kristian Campbell

The end-of-season awards have started coming in, with one of the first being Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year. The winner? Kristian Campbell. The Red Sox fourth-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, who entered the year not even as a Top 30 prospect in his organization, dominated at three levels, ending the season at Triple-A Worcester and on the cusp of making the major leagues. Bradfo catches up with the former Georgia Tech star to talk about his season and the former major leaguer who mentored him. 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

Sep 24, 202417 min

What Happened To... The Texas Rangers With John Moore

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, returns as the "What Happened To..." series, where Reece reconvenes with the original 30 team representatives to get their take on what exactly happened to their team so far this season... continues with Rangers Fanatic and co-host of the DLLS Rangers Weekly Podcast, John Moore (@reclinernerd), who returns as his Rangers team is currently 8 games behind the Tigers for the third Wild Card spot and mathematically eliminated from playoff contention 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

Sep 24, 202415 min

BIB Vault: Phillies Prove They Might Have MLB's Best Clubhouse

With the Phillies winning their first National League East Division title since 2011, it's a perfect time for Bradfo to bring back conversations he had with members of the Phils to reiterate that this team might have the best clubhouse in all of Major League Baseball. Bradfo talks to current Phillies Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott, along with former Phil Whit Merrifield, to dissect why it is such a great dynamic. 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

Sep 24, 202413 min

Rich Hill Has No Regrets

For the first time since he was released by the Red Sox, Rich Hill is reflecting on what has been a memorable 2024 season. The oldest active professional athlete in any of the four major sports sits down with Bradfo to talk about his very brief stint with the Red Sox, who signed the lefty for a late-season push in mid-August. Hill talks about lessons learned, memories made and his plans for the future. Rich is insightful, informative and entertainment, as always. 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

Sep 24, 202449 min

Betting Isn't Boring: Lucy Burdge Is Breaking Down MLB Awards

Lucy Burdge, one of the rising stars in the sports betting community, is back on the podcast to give you the what's what when it comes to Major League Baseball's end-of-year awards. Rookie of the Year. MVP. Cy Young. And even who is going to do the OMG remix with Jose Iglesias. It's all part of the BetQL expert's sit-down with Bradfo as the pair take a deep dive into some of these awesome debates. 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

Sep 23, 202450 min

BIB on the Go: Rafael Devers Explains His Season-Ending Injury

Following the Red Sox' Game 1 win over the Twins in the teams' doubleheader Sunday, Rafael Devers met with the media to elaborate on the shoulder injuries that have ended his season. Through translator Carlos Villoria, Devers explained the extent of his injury and how it has impacted his season. 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

Sep 22, 20247 min

BIB on the Go: How Podcasting Has Changed Mookie Betts

Mookie Betts is back talking with Bradfo. Just two podcasters talking talking podcasting. The Dodgers outfielder is very revealing in how doing his podcast over the past year-plus has changed him as a person and why it has become so important in his life. The guys also dive into Mookie's latest obsession - Pickleball. Betts explains how he has taken to simply going to random parks to play his latest sport, and how it is fast-becoming one of his most prolific endeavors. 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

Sep 22, 20248 min

BIB on the Radio: The Wasabi Challenge Hits Bradfo Hard

The Wasabi Challenge is back and this time it is doing some damage. The wildly popular exercise - in which participants have to answer a baseball question and then eat a healthy dose of wasabi if they get it wrong - was resurfaced on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show. This time the participants are the guys from the Play Tessie podcast - Gordo, Sammy and Pat (along with Bradfo), with Natalie Noury hosting the festivities. Questions are asked. Answers are given. Pain is inflicted. And one person doesn't make it through the show without running to a Fenway Park restroom. We love Wasabi (Technologies)! 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

Sep 22, 202437 min

What Happened To... The Boston Red Sox With Play Tessie's Sammy

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, returns as the "What Happened To..." series, where Reece reconvenes with the original 30 team representatives to get their take on what exactly happened to their team so far this season... continues with Red Sox Fanatic and co-host of the Play Tessie Podcast, Sammy (@HebHammer94), who returns as his Red Sox team is currently 3.5 games behind the Twins for the third Wild Card spot and on track to miss the playoffs 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

Sep 21, 202426 min

The Case For The Mets To Make A Deep Postseason Run With WFAN/Rico Brogna's Pete Hoffman

Bradfo sits down with Producer Evan and Producer of WFAN's BT & Sal and the Rico Brogna Podcast, Pete Hoffman to hear the case for the 2024 Mets to make a deep run in October, assess which playoff matchups they like/dislike, 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

Sep 21, 202433 min

What Happened To... The Colorado Rockies With Patrick Lyons

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, returns as the "What Happened To..." series, where Reece reconvenes with the original 30 team representatives to get their take on what exactly happened to their team so far this season... continues with Rockies Fanatic, writer for Just Baseball, and host of the Rockies Insider Podcast, Patrick Lyons (@PatrickDLyons), who returns as his Rockies team is currently 25.5 games behind the Diamondbacks for the third Wild Card spot and on track to miss the playoffs for the 6th straight season 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

Sep 20, 202419 min

BIB on the Go: Honoring Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 Campaign With Dodgers Hitting Coach Aaron Bates

Shohei Ohtani turned in perhaps the best performance in major league history while becoming the first player to reach 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases - hitting three home runs, going 6-for-6, managing 10 RBIs, two stolen bases and 17 total bases and we honor the achievement in this podcast by sitting down with Dodgers Hitting Coach Aaron Bates to get an insider's view of the excellence. 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

Sep 20, 202413 min

Celebrating Shohei Ohtani History By Talking Podcasting and Pickleball With Mookie Betts

Shohei Ohtani turned in perhaps the best performance in major league history while becoming the first player to reach 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases - hitting three home runs, going 6-for-6, managing 10 RBIs, two stolen bases and 17 total bases. And we will certainly honor the achievement in this podcast by sitting down with Dodgers Hitting Coach Aaron Bates to get an insider's view of the excellence. But first, Bradfo is going to let you catch your breath with a fascinating conversation with Mookie Betts about podcasting pickleball. As always with Baseball Isn't Boring, we have a little of something for everyone. 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

Sep 20, 202430 min

What Happened To... The San Diego Padres With Ben Fadden

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, returns as the "What Happened To..." series, where Reece reconvenes with the original 30 team representatives to get their take on what exactly happened to their team so far this season... continues with Padres Fanatic and host of the Talking Friars Podcast and Youtube Channel, Ben Fadden (@TalkingFriars), who returns as his Padres team is currently 3.5 games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead and on track to make the playoffs as the Top NL Wild Card 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

Sep 19, 202418 min

BIB on the Go: The Powerful Lessons Of A Former Top Prospect: Brent Honeywell

Brent Honeywell lived the life of one of the game's top pitching prospects, reaching as high as No. 12 overall in the MLB.com rankings heading into the 2018 season while winning the MVP in the 2017 Futures Game. Now with the Dodgers - reunited with the other top two pitchers in those rankings six years ago, Michael Kopech and Jack Flaherty - Honeywell can reflect on the highs, lows and lessons that led him to this point. It's a must-listen for anybody wondering what a major league journey can look like. 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

Sep 19, 202412 min

Dodgers Closer Michael Kopech Opens Up

No team arguably had two more important trade deadline acquisitions than the Dodgers with the deals securing them pitchers Michael Kopech and Jack Flaherty. So it's a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with both players as Los Angeles attempts to fend off San Diego in the National League West. The Kopech conversation is a wide-ranging one, with Bradfo and Michael talking about the trade from the White Sox, his journey to this point and what has made him so good. Flaherty swings by to discuss exactly how he became the pitcher he has become this season, which is the Dodgers' No. 1 starter. 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

Sep 19, 202427 min

What Happened To... The Milwaukee Brewers With John "Brewers Raptor" Egan

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, returns as the "What Happened To..." series, where Reece reconvenes with the original 30 team representatives to get their take on what exactly happened to their team so far this season... continues with Brewers Fanatic and host of Another Brewers Podcast, John Egan (@BrewersRaptor), who returns as his Brewers team is currently 10 games ahead of the Cubs for the NL Central lead and would currently be the NL's Number 3 seed in the Playoffs 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

Sep 18, 202417 min

BIB on the Go: What It's Like To Strikeout Shohei Ohtani 10 Days Into Your MLB Career

Of all the great stories percolating this week, a subtle fascinating moment came in the sixth inning of the Marlins game against the Dodgers with Shohei Ohtani at the plate, runners on first and third, two outs and LA losing by a run. Lake Bachar, a 29-year-old who had faced just 14 major league batters, ultimately fanned the greatest player on the planet to save the game for Miami. What was it like for a guy who had just been called up to the big leagues 10 days before? Well, Bradfo caught up with Bachar to get some exclusive insight into a moment that many major league pitchers will never be able to experience. 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

Sep 18, 20247 min

A Brand New Joe Kelly Is Back ... And Has News

The Godfather, Joe Kelly, is back! Our co-founder and CEO is celebrating his return to the active roster with the Dodgers by sitting down with Bradfo in Miami. Joe has returned from the injured list before, but this time - as he points out - is different. According to Kelly, this marks the first time in three years is actually throwing (and living life) pain free. So, what does it all mean? On the podcast, Joe has a big announcement regarding his future beyond this season. It's always a good time when the two head honchos at Baseball Isn't Boring get together, and this is no exception. 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

Sep 18, 202431 min

BIB on the Radio: It's Time To Look Toward The Offseason For The Red Sox

Bradfo is back on the "WEEI Afternoon Show" on WEEI talking all things Red Sox and looking ahead to the offseason which hope for this season dwindling 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

Sep 17, 202413 min

BIB Vault: The Excellence Of Guardians Manager Stephen Vogt

With Guardians manager Stephen Vogt seemingly pushing all the right buttons. Bradfo sat down with both Cleveland President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti and Vogt, himself, to get a feel for how the replacement for Terry Francona was picked, and what he is all about when viewing young players. 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

Sep 17, 20248 min

An Open And Honest Conversation With Nestor Cortes

Nestor Cortes is back on the podcast and once again offering up honest and emotional insight regarding his 2024 season. The Yankees starter joins Bradfo to explain why he was so peeved when it was announced he would be serving as a reliever (a role that lasted one game), while offering up his view of a pretty memorable campaign to this point. Cortes is designated as the Baseball Isn't Boring starting pitcher pick to click for the postseason, and after listening to this you will understand why. 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

Sep 17, 202426 min

BIB on the Go: Tyler O'Neill Discusses His Time With Red Sox So Far And Upcoming Free Agency

Bradfo catches up with one of the most intriguing free agents on the upcoming market, Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill to discuss his time in Boston and upcoming free agency 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

Sep 16, 20248 min

The Retirement Of The Legendary Joe Castiglione

As the regular season winds down, Sunday allowed us to stop for a minute and appreciate one of the greats in the baseball broadcasting world with the news that Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione has decided to retire from the booth at the end of this season. The man who has broadcast the Red Sox on the radio for more than 42 years sits down with Bradfo to reflect on his decision and the road that led him to this point. We also get Joe to do a little Power Ranking when it comes to cities and such. To top things off, Bradfo catches up with one of the most intriguing free agents on the upcoming market, outfielder Tyler O'Neill. 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

Sep 16, 202428 min

BIB on the Radio: Did Gerrit Cole Intentionally Throw At Rafael Devers?

The Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show is back, and this time it is broadcasting immediately after some chaos in the Bronx. Bradfo and Sammy (Play Tessie Podcast) offer initial reaction to claims by Red Sox manager Alex Cora that Gerrit Cole intentionally threw at Rafael Devers, along with thoughts on one of the most bizarre intentional walks in recent memory. It's a perfect time to do some spicy analysis after a very controversial Yankee Stadium showdown. 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

Sep 15, 202431 min

What Happened To... The New York Mets With Anthony Rivera

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, returns as the "What Happened To..." series, where Reece reconvenes with the original 30 team representatives to get their take on what exactly happened to their team so far this season... continues with Mets Fanatic and host of the Subway To Shea Podcast, Anthony Rivera (@AntRivera86), who returns as his Mets team is currently tied with the Braves for the third Wild Card spot 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

Sep 15, 202419 min

BIB on the Go: The Feel-Good Story Of Zach Penrod

From NAIA to Div. 2 to undrafted free agent to Tommy John surgery victim to being released to three years of Independent Ball to ... Yankee Stadium. Bradfo catches up with newly-promoted pitcher Zach Penrod to reflect on his journey, which has led the reliever to the big leagues for the first time. 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

Sep 14, 20246 min