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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!


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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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  • October 22 · 29 min

    BIB Notes: We're Breaking Down The World Series Position By Position

    Gordo and Pat of Play Tessie are back with another episode of BIB Notes, with this episode perfectly timed thanks to the beginning of the World Series between the Rays and Brewers. The guys do a post mortem of the Guardians and Dodgers before taking a deep dive into what should be an excellent match up between Milwaukee and Tampa Bay. It's a postion by position breakdown. Yay, baseball!

  • October 21 · 30 min

    Dodgers Presser: Andrew Friedman & Brandon Gomes End Of Season Remarks

    Dodgers President Of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman and GM Brandon Gomes talk to the Los Angeles media about how it feels to lose prior to the World Series, Shohei Ohtani's status heading into this offseason, who takes the majority of the blame for this season being a failure, what they aim to accomplish this offseason and more!

  • October 20 · 10 min

    BIB Daily: Why This World Series Is Going To Be Awesome

    Two teams that have never won the World Series before. Two teams who are in the lower half of payroll, with just one player making more than $12 million. Two teams with combined three participants who have ever experienced life in the World Series. Two teams who are the best of the best in their respective leagues. These are some of the reasons this World Series between the Rays and the Brewers will be awesome. Bradfo explains ...

  • October 20 · 39 min

    Tyler Phillips Is Proving Baseball Is Not Even Close To Boring

    One of our favorites is back on the podcast, with Marlins pitcher Tyler Phillips making his return. The hurler who is known for slapping himself repeatedly before taking the mound joins Bradfo to tell some of the best stories you are going to find from any big league ballplayer. There are lessons learned, laughs had, and a great explanation as to why coaches calling pitches might not be all that bad. The guys also workshop a great idea if players need a place to play during any potential lockout.

  • October 19 · 12 min

    BIB Daily: Does Age Matter In MLB These Days?

    With the A's hiring of Taylor Smith, who becomes the youngest president of baseball operations ever, and Pat Murphy having punched his ticket to the World Series as a 67-year-old manager, Bradfo wants to explore which way the game is going when it comes to age and how it all is panning out for the olds and the youngs.

  • October 19 · 34 min

    Julian McWilliams, Bradfo Deliver Some Epic Postseason Rants

    CBS Sports' Julian McWilliams, fresh off covering the National League Championship, is firing on all cylinders in his latest appearance on the podcast. What is bugging Julian? How the success of these final few teams are bringing people out of the woodwork trying to take credit for how it has all happened. Analytics? Old school? Can't it be some of both? That's what Julian is saying, with Bradfo also offering up his pointed takes on what exactly makes these teams World Series contenders. It's an energy you aren't going to want to miss.

  • October 18 · 24 min

    BIB Vault: When We Introduced You To Postseason Breakout Star Chandler Simpon

    With Chandler Simpson setting the baseball world on fire with his postseason performance, we wanted to bring you back to when Baseball Isn't Boring helped introduce the baseball world to the speedster (who had just stolen his 102nd base in Double-A). It's a great listen and a great chance to learn how Simpson became one of baseball's most unique players.

  • October 18 · 15 min

    Rays Presser: How Nick Martinez Helped Tampay Bay Tie Things Up

    The Rays have knotted the American League Championship Series at 2-2, thanks in large part to starting pitcher Nick Martinez. The righty met with the media following the Rays' win over the Guardians, with manager Kevin Cash and Drew Rasmussen also reflecting on the victory.

  • October 17 · 12 min

    BIB on the Go: The Lessons Learned By Derek Falvey

    As part of Bradfo's wide-reaching conversation with former Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey, the topic of lessons learned came up. The current Mets senior advisor joined the podcast to discuss his perspective on his career, and what it's like to analyze a postseason. There is also some great reflection on a chaotic 2024 trade deadline. To listen to the entire conversation, click here.

  • October 17 · 41 min

    BIB Vault: Life As A Postseason Hero, With Josh Beckett

    Some players define their legacy with just a few weeks in October thanks to unforgettable postseason dominance. Josh Beckett has lived that life. The former ace with the Marlins, Red Sox, and Dodgers reunites with Bradfo for an insightful look at his signature moments and how the challenges and tough times were just as impactful for him. It's the kind of entertainment and education that is a perfect springboard into the World Series.

  • October 16 · 8 min

    BIB Daily: How The Brewers Beat The Dodgers

    The Brewers are moving on to the World Series. But how did they flip the script on the Dodgers in that National League Championship Series? Bradfo took a deep dive in today's BIB Daily and uncovered some pretty powerful examples. Spoilers: Home runs and foul balls are really important.

  • October 16 · 32 min

    A Padres Story: Kevin Plawecki's 1st Year As A Big League Coach

    Bradfo catches up with former Red Sox postseason legend, Kevin Plawecki to discuss his journey as a first year coach on a big league staff as the Padres catching coach, what he expected about the gig, what surprised him about the gig, and more!

  • October 15 · 1 hr 1 min

    Phillies Presser: Dave Dombrowski Announces New Hirings, Firings, & Offseason Plans

    Phillies POBO Dave Dombrowski met with the Philadelphia media to discuss his decision to hire Don Mattingly as the new full-time manager and Carlos Mendoza as their new third base coach, fire hitting coach Kevin Long, give updates on where Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, and Kyle Schwarber stand as we head into the offseason, and more.

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