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Rob Bradford is on a mission to prove that baseball is awesome in so many ways with a daily podcast covering not only stories and players that dominate news but also the hidden gems of MLB. Featuring interviews with big league players and coaches, front office executives, celebrities and more!
Enjoy all of the shows and segments in the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast feed
BIB On The Go: Quick and digestible interviews
BIB Vault: Interviews from past podcasts that are relevant to current events happening in baseball
BIB On The Radio: Rob takes the show on the WEEI airwaves and appears on radio stations around the country to give his analysis of stories happening around the baseball world.
The Eye Test: Julian McWilliams is on a mission to prove that even in the age of analytics, the eye test is still important in baseball.
Pitch and Moan: Courtney Finnicum is joined by notable names from across the game to rant about all the latest happenings in the great game of baseball
West Coast Bias: Alonso Sarinana gives his view of the game through the eyes of a West Coast Baseball fan
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Bradfo catches up with Mets Pitcher Nolan McLean after the WBC to quickly reflect on his WBC experience, what he learned, and what he'll take with him moving forward
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Just moments after Venezuela took home the World Baseball Classic title with a dramatic win over the United States, the BIB guys were smack dab in the middle of the LoanDepot Park field to analyze it all. Bradfo is joined by Shawn Spradling, Newsletter Wiggz (Alex Wiggetman) and Russell Eassom of the England-based Bat Flips and Nerds podcast to let us all know what it all means. It's the best instant reaction WBC podcast you will find anywhere.
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Bradfo catches up with Team Italy Reliever Adam Ottavino to discuss his time with Roman Anthony, what Roman brings to the table, and his last dance with Team Italy
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We have arrived at the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, with Team USA slated to face off with Venezuela. Bradfo is boots on the ground in Miami, allowing him to wax poetic about how awesome the scene has been and promises to be. Along the way, one player has made perhaps the greatest impression of all - Roman Anthony. Bradfo catches up with the Team USA outfielder while soliciting the perspectives of David Ross, Sean Casey and Adam Ottavino regarding Anthony. It's some of our favorites all in one very well-timed podcast.
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Team Italy closer Greg Weissert has had quite a ride in the last few weeks, leaving Red Sox camp to become the closer for the Cinderella Italians in the WBC. Bradfo caught up with Weissert to get his take on the experience, how it has shape him heading into the 2026 season and exactly how nervous he was in the big game against Puerto Rico.
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Bradfo catches up with Tigers Prospect and West Point Grad Derek Berg to talk Connelly Early, his transfer from Army to Virginia, his debut in the Big Leagues, and more!
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Bradfo and Shawn Spradling stood on the field at LoanDepot Park still in awe of what they just saw. As Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said after his team beat the Dominican Republic, 2-1, in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, "Just a game we'll remember forever." The guys took some time after the USA win to reflect on a memorable tilt between many of the best baseball players in the world.
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Bradfo and the Play Tessie guys (Sammy and Gordo) are back for another Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, this time coming out hot with some fiery takes on the World Baseball Classic. The guys simply can't understand how anyone could fail to embrace the WBC as a premier sporting event.
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There is a lot going on in the world of baseball these days, and Bradfo is boots on the ground in Florida to give you the pulse of all the activity. First off, he sets the scene for the WBC semifinals in Miami, where BIB will be well-represented. Then he talks to Tampa Bay's Chandler Simpson about all the stolen-base news from this spring training. Izzy Kiner-Falefa joins to give a next-level perspective of the new ABS-induced strike zone. And, finally, the always insightful and entertaining Payton Tolle swings by to give an update on his existence.
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Romy Gonzalez went to Alabama for shoulder surgery, not knowing what to expect. As it turned out, the trip resulted in the best-case scenario for the Red Sox infielder. Bradfo was there when Gonzalez returned to Fort Myers and offered a very optimistic view of his situation.
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The Play Tessie guys (Gordo, Sammy and Pat) are back with their latest BIB Notes, this time taking on the baseball topic everyone was talking about all week long - Mark DeRosa's mess-up. Even though Team USA has rebounded to make the semifinals, should we ever forgive the Americans' manager and how bad a mistake are we talking about when it comes to his blunder against Team Italy? It's another great debate on another great podcast.
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Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello showed up back in Fort Myers unexpectedly after having been embedded with the Dominican Republic's WBC team. Bradfo was there when Bello explained why he rejoined the Red Sox and what his plan was in the coming days if the DR advances.
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MLBPA Executive Director Bruce Meyer meets with the media to discuss the potential of an upcoming lockout, how the PA are approaching this talks, and more!
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Friend of the podcast Adam Ottavino is back, this time from smack dab in the middle of Team Italy's World Baseball Classic run. The host of 'Baseball and Coffee' joins Bradfo to reflect on the Italians' big wins over Team USA and Team Mexico, with plenty of stories along the way. Who is giving the best speeches? What were the Team Italy players thinking when watching Team USA's approach to the two teams' showdown? How is this WBC different from others Ottavino has participated in? All that and more in another great conversation with the soon-to-be-retired reliever.
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Bradfo sits down with Garrett Crochet to discuss his switch over to New Balance, why he chose New Balance, and more!
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Spring Training keeps rolling on so Bradfo offers up his latest takes on all things Red Sox in his latest appearance on the Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI. The trio dives into the WBC, Roman Anthony's experience at the WBC, Marcelo Mayer's chances to make the roster, and more!
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So, how much do performances in these spring training games matter? How should we view stats when gauging if a player is making an impression on a team? Bradfo catches up with three intriguing spring training participants - Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward, and veteran outfielder Austin Slater - to take a deep dive into both the managers' and players' views of using spring training to form a roster and a future. It's a great perspective from three very different viewpoints.
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Bradfo caught up with Red Sox Pitcher and Team Italy's Closer Greg Weissert prior to the WBC to discuss how he landed on Team Italy, his role, and much more!
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Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports is back, this time letting if fly regarding his thoughts on the World Baseball Classic. How could anyone compare this to the Olympics? How dare these media members try to shove these WBC narratives down our throats? Julian is reunited with Bradfo for the most spirited WBC conversation you're going to find.
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In his meeting with the media before Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Red Sox manager Alex Cora all but officially announced that Caleb Durbin will be playing third base, with Marcelo Mayer likely landing at second base. The Sox manager also explains how he views the last few available spots in the bullpen, while singing the praises of the WBC version of Brayan Bello.
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Meh, he basically just says he does some things differently, maybe a bit slower, but he's still part of the youth baseball industrial complex.
one of the best BIBs ever, thank you Rob!
Not sure who sees this but, could you do a better job of balancing the audio levels of the speakers? One guy is soft and the other is VERY LOUD and it makes listening a chore.