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From Lululemon Salesman To The Majors: The Zack Weiss Story

Zack Weiss has traveled a long road to his current spot in the Red Sox' bullpen. It's one that includes multiple organizations, being released, journeys to play in the Olympics and World Baseball Classic and a stint - not too long ago - as an excellent salesman at the clothing store Lululemon. It's a great story told by a fun personality, with Weiss sitting down with Bradfo to reflect on it all. 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, 202324 min

Everything You Need To Know About General Managers With Jim Duquette

There's been a lot of buzz in baseball about what makes a good chief decision-maker, whether it's a general manager or president of baseball operations. Bradfo gets to the bottom of it with former Mets and Orioles GM Jim Duquette, who not only has insight from inside the front office but also via following the big leagues as a host on MLB Network Radio. What goes into making a trade? Which GMs are toughest to trade with? How difficult is the job these days? Who are the best candidates to fill vacant spots going forward? And how will David Stearns fare in New York? It is the perfect primer for all GM talk heading into the offseason. 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, 202341 min

Joe Kelly Is Back And He Has BIG NEWS

The Godfather Joe Kelly returns to discuss his upcoming event: The Joe Kelly Book Signing benefitting Warrior For Children in Upland, CA, with the offer of a lifetime for one or two lucky fans who buy their tickets to the event RIGHT NOW! This is one that you don't want to miss! 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, 202330 min

Important Lessons And Advice From Former Phenom Jacob Turner

Just because you are a great baseball player doesn't mean you are great at managing life. That's what Jacob Turner - the ninth overall pick in the 2009 MLB Draft - came to realize. And it's also why Turner is now committed to helping athletes navigate their way through the pitfalls that come with major (and minor) league money. Whether it is an 18-year-old who just got an enormous signing bonus, a current player who is living the life, or an end-of-the-road athlete who has to figure out what's next, there are lessons to be learned. That's where Turner - who now runs Moment Private Wealth - comes in. Bradfo sits down with the former Tigers and Marlins pitcher for an eye-opening discussion, which includes how agent Scott Boras changed Turner's perspective. It's an important conversation. 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, 202339 min

MLB Power Rankings: It's The Orioles Vs. The Braves Vs. The Dodgers

We are down to crunch-time in the MLB Power Rankings (regular season edition), with Producer Evan and Liam 'Skiff' Skiffington locking in on their best of the best. The guys join Bradfo once again to identify Evan's hatred of the Phillies, Skiff's (relative) love for the Rangers, and the argument about how the Top 3 should actually shake out. With one week to go, it's getting spicy. 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, 202334 min

The Anatomy Of Late-Season Runs, Player Personalities With Ryan Spilborghs

We are all trying to identify which teams are primed to make the ultimate push to the World Series, along the lines of what the Phillies managed a year ago. Well, Rockies analyst and MLB Network Radio host Ryan Spilborgh was part of one of the most historic late-season runs in MLB history when the 2007 Rockies won 21 of 22 games before reaching the World Series. Bradfo catches up with Spilborgh to talk about what signs we should be looking for, along with a great conversation regarding players evolving into media personalities. It's timely. It's awesome. 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, 202342 min

Talking Building Bullpens With The Red-Hot Chris Martin

How much should a team invest in its bullpen? In this world of baseball it has become a tricky conversation. Bradfo sits down with Chris Martin to discuss how he views the approaches and the importance of investing into guys like himself and a closer such as Kenley Jansen. The red-hot Red Sox reliever also talks about his evolution as a pitcher, giving a great example of the pitfalls of weird autograph-signing. 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, 202322 min

Need Somebody To Run Your Organization? We Have Some Candidates

We have celebrations and champagne. The Dodgers. The Orioles. The Rays. There were speeches and this podcast give you a few of them. But there is also another conversation on in these final days of the regular season: Who are the best executives to run a team going forward? Bradfo is joined by Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe to pick the chief decision-makers they feel would be best to fill any front office vacancy. There is even a comparison of Brian Cashman to Megan Thee Stallion. It's entertaining. It's enlightening. It's educational. And it's a great way to start your week. 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, 20231h 2m

Dissecting The Present And Future Of Social Media In Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball has been in a fight for its life for a few years now when it comes to lowering its demographic and getting eyeballs on its product. That's where the evolution of its social media campaign comes in. Bradfo turns to Makayla Perkins (@MakaylaEPerkins_, the Director of Social Media for PHNX Sports to get the what's what when it comes to where baseball is at and where it is going. There is also some quality media landscape talk. It's a fantastic way to understand the challenge baseball is facing. 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, 202346 min

BIB Vault: Alex Anthopoulos Explains Building The Braves

With the Braves clinching the National League West, it seems like a good time to resurface the lengthy conversation Bradfo had with Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos prior to the 2023 season. The podcast offers great insight into exactly how Anthopoulos has gone about building one of the most envied franchises in 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 16, 202336 min

BIB on the Radio: Toronto Wants To Talk Chaim Bloom With Bradfo

The Blue Jays are hanging on as an postseason contender, with their most recent obstacle coming in the form of a weekend series with the Red Sox. It's why Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker of Sportsnet 590 in Toronto turn to Bradfo to talk Chaim Bloom, Red Sox chaos and what the Jays chances the rest of the way 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 16, 202313 min

Betting Isn't Boring: Why Bradfo Believes In The Rays

Player awards. Standings. Bets. They are all sorting themselves out with just a couple of weeks to go. But there is always some conversation to be had thanks to our friends at FanDuel. In this case, it's the wild American League East race between the Rays and the Orioles. On the latest Betting Isn't Boring segment, Bradfo gives his take on where you should put your money when it coms to the Showdown In The East. 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, 202310 min

We Have A Lot To Say About The Chaim Bloom Firing

There was big news Thursday when the Red Sox decided to move on from their Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom. When big news breaks, Baseball Isn't Boring is on it. Bradfo summons the Who Says No guys - Gordo, Sammy and Coop - to take a deep dive into everything involving the Bloom departure. It's the best way to get your head around the latest front office bombshell. 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, 20231h 2m

BIB on the Radio: Bradfo Talks Chaim Bloom Firing

Bradfo joined Mike Ferrin and Jim Duquette on MLB Network Radio just moments after the news came down that Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom had been fired by Boston. He breaks down the press conference by team president Sam Kennedy, while offering insight into why the move was made. 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, 202316 min

BIB on the Go: Chaim Bloom Has Been Fired

Chaim Bloom has officially been fired by the Red Sox so we bring you the Press Conference where Red Sox President Sam Kennedy addresses the firing and what the Red Sox will look for in their next Head of Baseball Operations 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, 202322 min

Cy Young Favorite Gerrit Cole's View Of The Evolution Of Baseball

Gerrit Cole might be the best pitcher in baseball this season. It's why the Yankees starter is the perfect guy to reflect on what pitching in the major leagues has been like this season. Bradfo sit down with Cole to get his thoughts on how the world of baseball has changed over the last few months, with some incredible insight into a subtle reason why hitters might have an unexpected advantage. If you want to know how the best of the best views life on the mound these days, listen to this podcast. 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, 202320 min

BIB on the Go: Ceddanne Rafaela's Unbelievable Home Run History

Bradfo catches up with Ceddanne Rafaela to reflect on his home run history from his first home run in little league to his first home run in the MLB 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 13, 20238 min

You Should Listen To Yankees Reliever Matt Bowman

Tuesday night for the first time since 2019 Matt Bowman pitched in a major league game. The Yankees reliever has had quite the journey, starting with Princeton, evolving into the life of a Rule 5 Draft, and then missing a significant amount of time due to injury only to all land on the Fenway Park mound this week. Bowman has had the experiences and time to take an in-depth look into how baseball is evolving, and some of the not-so-obvious changes that have taken place in 2023. Bradfo sits down with Matt to discuss all of it, including why he ultimately choose Princeton over Harvard. He also has a solid autograph story, to boot. 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 13, 202322 min

Everything You Need To Know About The Big Mets, David Stearns News

The Mets fans were elated. The media was scurrying. And the organization was surely letting off a wry smile. They got their guy. It has surfaced that David Stearns will become the new President of Baseball Operations for the Mets. So what does it all mean? Bradfo turns to Tim Britton of The Athletic for all the what's what when it comes to this huge bit of news. To clearly understand how important the move by Stearns is you are going to want to listen to this podcast. 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 13, 202333 min

BIB on the Go: Producer Evan Is Giddy Over The David Stearns News

Producer Evan joins Bradfo to give his INSTANT REACTION to the latest Passan Bomb saying that David Stearns has agreed to become the new President of Baseball Operations for the New York Mets! Spoiler Alert: He is HYPED! 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 12, 202313 min

BIB on the Go: The Pitcher Who Left The Dodgers And May Have Gotten Better

Nick Robertson - a seventh-round pick in 2019 - was having a decent career path, making nine appearances this season with the Dodgers before being traded to the Red Sox for Kiké Hernandez. But then, about a week before leaving LA, he discovered a new pitch and it has put his presence in a whole new light. The current member of the Red Sox big league club sits down with Bradfo to break down the story behind the story. 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 12, 202313 min

Inside Yankees Hitting Coach Sean Casey's New Weird World

Sean Casey went from studio analyst/podcaster to Yankees hitting coach overnight just about two months ago. So, now, it's time to reflect on the wild ride. Casey sits down with Bradfo to explain how his new existence came about, how he is handling the ups and down and his unbelievable comparison when it comes to Yankees phenom Jasson Dominguez. Casey is always entertaining, as his latest appearance on the podcast reminds us. There is even a cameo from one of Casey's former teammates Kevin Youkilis. 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 12, 202321 min

BIB on the Go: Aaron Boone Talks Sept. 11, Jasson Dominguez

Prior to his team's series opener against the Red Sox, Yankees manager Aaron Boone met with the media to offer his perspective on the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, while also offering insight into injured rookie Jasson Dominguez and newly-recalled outfielder Estevan Florial. 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 11, 202310 min

BIB on the Go: James Paxton Opens Up About His Season-Ending Knee Injury

With the news breaking that James Paxton will miss the rest of the season due to knee inflammation, Bradfo caught up with James to hear directly from the source what exactly happened... 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 11, 20236 min

MLB Power Rankings: Congratulations To The Cubs

Not only were the Cubs able to call up their No. 1 prospect - Pete Crow-Armstrong - but they also cracked the Top 10 of the MLB Power Rankings from Liam 'Skiff' Skiffington. Go, Cubs, go! And that's just the start of the spirited conversation, which includes, of course, the debate of who is actually the best team in baseball. This was one the guys didn't agree on. 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 11, 202332 min

'The Baseball Project' Meets 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

Legendary musician Steve Wynn and former big league pitcher (and music lover) Lenny Dinardo join Bradfo for an epic conversation about the merging of music and baseball. It's a marriage that is perfect in so many ways, as is evidenced by Wynn's fandom and involvement in the supergroup 'The Baseball Project' which includes REM's Mike Mills, Peter Buck and Scott McCaughey, and renowned drummer Linda Pitmon. Trust us, you are going to come away a bigger baseball - and music - fan after listening to this podcast. 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 11, 202345 min

The Legend Of Free Agent-To-Be Yoshinobu Yamamoto Just Grew

Other than Shohei Ohtani, the most intriguing free agent in the upcoming free agent market may be pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. It just so happens his stock just went up ... again. With Yankees GM Brian Cashman in attendance, the 25-year-year old threw his second career no-hitter. Bradfo sits down with Shawn Spradling of WBC Central to break down what's what regarding the ace pitcher. 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 9, 202328 min

The Best Reliever In Baseball Might Be A Guy Named Robert Stephenson

Robert Stephenson was a first-round pick by the Reds in 2011, but since then the pitcher has bounced around a bit. In early June he was traded in an under-the-radar deal that sent him from the Pirates to the Rays. Since joining Tampa Bay, Stephenson has become perhaps the best reliever in all of baseball with an absurd swing-and-miss rate. Bradfo sat down with the reliever for an in-depth look at this unbelievable story. 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 9, 202317 min

Betting Isn't Boring: It's Time To Jump On The Phillies' Bandwagon

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'. 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 8, 202311 min

The Marcelo Mayer Interview

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. 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 8, 202335 min

BIB on the Go: Dustin Pedroia's Awkward Introduction To Terry Francona

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. 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 7, 202311 min

BIB on the Go: Dustin Pedroia Weighs In On Triston Casas's Rookie Season

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... 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 7, 20235 min

The Joy Of Dustin Pedroia Talking Terry Francona

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. 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 7, 202331 min

BIB on the Go: How The Braves Extended Their Core On Team-Friendly Deals

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... 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 6, 20237 min

BIB on the Go: Kevin Cash Reflects On The Excellence Of Terry Francona

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. 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 6, 202310 min

Let Nick Green Help You Appreciate The Best Team And Player In Baseball

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. 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 6, 202339 min

BIB on the Go: Alex Verdugo Talks Season, Contract Year, Meeting with Bloom

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. 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 6, 20237 min

BIB on the Go: Exploring Fantasy Football With Major League Baseball Players

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. 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 5, 202312 min

The Story Behind Jake Diekman's Incredible Turnaround

Jake Diekman has become one of the most dominant lefty relievers in the game this season, but only after being cut loose by the White Sox and finding his way to the Rays. Diekman sat down with Bradfo to explain how his turnaround came about and what is behind the Tampa Bay success stories. The pair also dive into his view of the Nebraska football program, Deion Sanders' speeches, fantasy football, and, of course, the art of paying (or not paying) for a meal. It's the kind of conversation that will make you a better baseball (and football) fan. 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 5, 202327 min

BIB on the Go: Triston Casas Reflects After Hitting Home Run On A Special Anniversary

Sept. 4, 2022. It was the day Triston Casas made his major league debut, playing for the Red Sox at Fenway Park against the Rangers. Exactly one year later, Casas has had quite a journey, one that allowed him to celebrate his one year in the big leagues with a game-changing three-run homer and RBI single. Casas joined Bradfo to reflect on how things have changed over the last year and the advice he would give players just starting their big league path. 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 5, 20236 min

BIB on the Go: 2024 Rookie of the Year Candidate, Heston Kjerstad

He was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. He rebounded from myocarditis to catch fire during his year-plus of professional ball. He is the No. 25 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline. And now Heston Kjerstad is joining Bradfo for a Baseball Isn't Boring sit-down. You are going to want to get to know Kjerstad, so here is your chance. 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 4, 202312 min

MLB Power Rankings: The Rangers Are Nowhere To Be Found

The Power Ranking experts - Producer Evan and Liam 'Skiff' Skiffington are Bradfo-less in this edition of the Power Rankings as they attempt to define who is the best of the best when it comes to the Major League Baseball elite. The Top Three of the Braves, Orioles, and Dodgers remain untouched while some teams currently in playoff positions have managed to play their way out of the Experts Top 10's! 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 4, 202330 min

The Anatomy Of Telling A Player He Is Going To The Big Leagues

Videos of players learning they are going to the big leagues has become one of the favorite parts of baseball social media, with the reaction of current Orioles star Adley Rutschman kicking everything off. The man who executed that exchange - Baltimore Triple-A manager Buck Britton - joins Bradfo to give a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into planning and executing those memorable moments. 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 1, 202317 min

The Uncomfortable Struggles And Powerful Lessons Of Christian Arroyo

As Christian Arroyo told Bradfo on this latest podcast, rarely do you find a major league baseball player with a linear career path. Arroyo, the former first-round pick who started 2023 as the Red Sox' starting second baseman, is perfect proof of that. The 28-year-old sits down to offer an honest discussion about his struggles, both on the field and with his mental health throughout a season that has led him to Triple-A Worcester. It is a powerful conversation that should offer insight into the kind of challenges that keep on coming for many ballplayers. 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 1, 202327 min

BIB on the Go: John Means Has Another Successful Rehab Start For Norfolk On The Road Back To Baltimore

Bradfo headed down to Worcester to witness and report on the latest rehab start for Orioles Starting Pitcher John Means. It turned out to be quite the dazzling performance for Means as he held the Worcester Red Sox to 1 hit in 5 innings pitched while striking out 6 and only walking 2. After the game, Bradfo caught up with Means and Norfolk Manager Buck Britton to talk about his impressive outing and what the next steps look like on his road back to Baltimore 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 1, 20236 min

BIB on the Go: From One Clutch Red Sox to Another, Big Papi Explains Justin Turner's Red Sox Success

Bradfo tweeted out in July, "Have the Red Sox had a player who it consistently feels like will always drive in the big run like Justin Turner since David Ortiz?", which felt like the perfect question to ask the man himself, Big Papi, here is his response... 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

Aug 31, 20234 min

BIB on the Go: Living The Life As The Guys Traded For Juan Soto

MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams will forever share a few experiences. Both were high first-round picks by the San Diego Padres. And each were involved in one of the biggest trades in recent memory for Juan Soto. Bradfo caught up with each of the current Washington Nationals to discuss their paths and pressures since being identified as a big part of the Nats' foundation. 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

Aug 31, 202315 min

BIB on the Go: Did The Mets Get The Best Trade Deadline Prospect In Drew Gilbert?

Now that we have had a month to digest all these prospects changing organizations thanks to the MLB Trade Deadline, it's time to reflect on who might have gotten the best haul. Judging by early returns, it sure looks like a case can be made for the Mets thanks to Drew Gilbert. The former first-round pick, who came over to New York with Ryan Clifford in exchange for Justin Verlander, has been tearing it up in Double-A. Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline joins Bradfo to give his perspective on Gilbert, and a few other early Trade Deadline success stories. 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

Aug 31, 202314 min

It's Time To Get Excited About September Call-Ups (And Other Top Prospects)

The time to talk about September call-ups is upon us and there is no better person to break down those players who should be focused on than Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline. Dykstra joins Bradfo to talk about names you should know when it comes to the expanding rosters, and which prospects involved in Trade Deadline deals have started to separate themselves. The future is now (or at least getting closer). 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

Aug 31, 202331 min

BIB on the Go: Who is the National League MVP, Mookie Betts Or Ronald Acuna Jr.?

To prepare you for a conversation that is only going to gain steam, Bradfo, Skiff and Producer Evan started diving into a debate that isn't going to go away: Who should win the National League MVP, Mookie Betts or Ronald Acuna Jr.? 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

Aug 30, 20237 min