Baseball Isn’t Boring

Baseball Isn’t Boring

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

Episodes

BIB on the Go: Lucas Giolito Is Ready To Finally Take The Mound For The Red Sox

April 30, 2025 • 9 mins
It's been a long, injury-riddled year for Lucas Giolito since he signed with the Red Sox last offseason, but he is finally ready to take the mound for the Sox today against the Blue Jays and Bradfo catches up with him to get his thoughts on the day finally arriving 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://podcast...
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Is Pitching Going Down The Wrong Road? Chris Bassitt Has Some Thoughts

April 30, 2025 • 28 mins
Whenever you want to talk about the evolution of pitching, there is perhaps nobody better in baseball to have the conversation with than Toronto starter Chris Bassitt. The veteran sits down with Bradfo to discuss some of his early-season observations, along with a take on a troubling trend in the game. We also give you friend of the podcast Lucas Giolito offering his thoughts heading into his first big league start since 2023. To...
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MLB Power Rankings: Here Come The Tigers

April 29, 2025 • 49 mins
Producer Evan is back with Bradfo, rolling out his latest Top 10 teams in all of Major League Baseball. Yes, he is devaluing the Phillies. And, of course, he is rocketing his Mets to the top of the list. But who would have thought that the Tigers would be getting the top tier love that they are? The guys talk about all of it, including what has happened to the teams who are crumbling apart. To learn more about listener data and o...
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West Coast Bias: The Love Of Joe Kelly & The Dodgers With 'Talk Dodgers To Me'

April 29, 2025 • 62 mins
It's another episode of 'West Coast Bias' with Alonso Sarinana, this time joined by Talk Dodgers To Me Co-Hosts Melissa Myer and Jaclyn Ruiz to discuss the Dodgers rather uneven start, their interview with Joe Kelly, play the "Instant Reaction To This Dodger" name game, 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. V...
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BIB on the Go: Will Garrett Crochet Pitch In WBC?

April 28, 2025 • 8 mins
The only thing missing from Team USA being the favorite in the upcoming World Baseball Classic is something that has eluded the squad in each of these tournaments - getting the absolute best starting pitchers to participate. Bradfo catches up with Garrett Crochet to get his perspective on playing, while also analyzing the issue with WBC Central's Shawn Spradling To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: h...
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The Life Of A Triple-A Manager With Dick Scott Of The Syracuse Mets

April 28, 2025 • 24 mins
Promotions. Demotions. Progressions. Struggles. Veterans. Youngsters. It all falls under the umbrella of a Triple-A manager, which is what we dive into with Dick Scott of the Syracuse Mets. Scott explains how he handles situations like that of rehabbing vets Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez, along with the disappointment of being sent to the minors, as Brett Baty is currently handling. It's a great perspective from a very knowledg...
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BIB on the Go: Mets Top Prospect Drew Gilbert's Wild Ride

April 27, 2025 • 11 mins
Drew Gilbert has been on baseball's fans radar ever since being taken in the first round by the Astros in 2022 MLB Draft, thanks in part to being the guy the Mets received in exchange for Justin Verlander during the 2023 trade deadline. Now Gilbert is tearing up Triple-A and finds himself in the conversation for a promotion to the bigs. Bradfo sits down with the outfielder to talk about his unique existance ... and why he thinks ba...
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BIB on the Radio: The What's What With MLB's Number 1 Prospect's Injury

April 26, 2025 • 10 mins
Bradfo is back with another Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, once again joined by Sammy and Gordo of the Play Tessie Podcast. This time the guys are getting the what's what when it comes to Roman Anthony's foot injury thanks to another call-in from Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham. Not only is there an update for the No. 1 prospect in baseball, but there is perspective when it comes to the other top prospect in Worcester, Marce...
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BIB on the Go: Ian Happ, Dakota Mekkes Pick Their Dream Netflix Subjects

April 26, 2025 • 17 mins
The guys from the Audacy podcast 'The Compound' - Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and former pitcher Dakota Mekkes - stopped by BIB to talk about life as podcasters and how it has altered their view of the media. Within the conversation they identify the current big leaguers they would like to see focused on for a Netflix doc. There is also talk of Mike Napoli's sunglasses, Happ's contribution to 'A Damn Near Perfect Game' and trivia reg...
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BIB on the Go: Joe Kelly's Roller Coaster Record, Plan For Playing

April 26, 2025 • 14 mins
Joe Kelly was back on the podcast to talk about his current lot in life, which includes coaching youth baseball instead of playing in the major leagues. Within the conversation with Bradfo was talk about his team's trip to Las Vegas, where it turns out Joe owns a roller coaster record. The guys also got into how The Godfather views playing again this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...
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The Inspirational Story Of Undrafted Casey Lawrence

April 26, 2025 • 13 mins
The 2010 MLB Draft saw 1,525 players selected. Casey Lawrence was not one of them. Yet here we are, 15 years later, and the pitcher from Div. 3 Albright College is still performing in the big leagues, currently throwing for the Mariners. Bradfo caught up with Lawrence to talk about his inspirational journey, lessons learned and how he viewed trying to make the majors while competing against players who were actually drafted. To l...
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2-Minute Grill: Blake Sabol Has Some Wild Connections With Football

April 25, 2025 • 6 mins
He is the second cousin of football legend Troy Polamalu. He is great friends with current NFLers Sam Darnold and Ju Ju Smith-Schuster. And he has a fantastic signing day story because of the friendship. Blake Sabol makes his debut on the 2-Minute Grill in fine fashion. 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://po...
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BIB on the Go: The Evolution Of Former One-Pitch Pitcher Bryce Miller

April 25, 2025 • 9 mins
We at Baseball Isn't Boring love to look back and see how far players have come since the day they were drafted. A perfect example of this dynamic is Seattle starter Bryce Miller, who is coming off a second big league season with a sub-3 ERA while going from a one-pitch pitcher to somebody who has more offerings than they have fingers on a hand. Bradfo catches up with Bryce to talk about his evolution (and love for math). To lear...
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A Catching Conversation With Connor Wong

April 25, 2025 • 26 mins
Perhaps the most complicated and unpredictable position in Major League Baseball these days is catcher, which is why Bradfo's conversation with Red Sox backstop Connor Wong is a must-listen. The Sox starter - who is currently coming back from an injured hand - explains a variety of elements regarding the position, many have been a mystery to the average baseball fan. The guys also talk about where the position is going and how Wong...
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MLB Power Rankings: The Mets Officially Take The Crown

April 24, 2025 • 24 mins
It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The Angels and Guardians fall out of the rankings and the Rangers and Astros enter the rankings as the Mets take the crown at number 1 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
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On Draft Day, Adam Ottavino Takes On MLB vs. NFL Draft

April 24, 2025 • 32 mins
Will the MLB Draft ever gain the popularity of the NFL Draft? Not likely. But they are sure trying. Changing dates. Holding it in big venues. Getting some players to attend. So what are the biggest differences and where can MLB improve? In his latest appearance, Adam Ottavino - a former first-round pick - joins Bradfo to talk all things Draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin...
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BIB on the Go: Jared Porter Reflects On Past Appearance & Strides He's Made

April 23, 2025 • 15 mins
Bradfo sat down with Former Mets GM Jared Porter and Dr. Jason Larocque to discuss their past appearances on the podcast, the strides that they've made in the mental health community, and in their own journeys 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
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BIB on the Go: The Player With The Baseball Card Tattoo

April 23, 2025 • 8 mins
We at Baseball Isn't Boring love when people commit to their love of baseball through tattoos, which is why Bradfo and Joe Kelly have their matching 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ink. It's also the reason it only made sense to get the story from Mariners reliever Casey Legumina regarding how and why he got a very unique baseball-centric tattoo: his father's baseball card. It's the kind of conversation that makes you remember the level of...
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Tales From Youth Baseball With Joe Kelly

April 23, 2025 • 38 mins
For the first time in his life, Joe Kelly isn't spending April pitching for a baseball team. Instead, he is spending his time coaching his son's travel ball team ... and he seems to be loving every minute of it. Bradfo caught up with his co-author to get the story behind the story when it came to his new existence and all the chaos that comes with it. There is also talk of what exactly Joe has planned when it comes to his playing c...
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BIB on the Go: The Emergence Of Former Rule 5 Pick Justin Slaten

April 22, 2025 • 9 mins
It's always a good story when a Rule 5 pick emerges into a standout major leaguer. That's Justin Slaten's path to becoming one of the Red Sox' chief late-inning relievers is a notable one. Bradfo catches up with Slaten to discuss his journey since being taken in the Rule 5 Draft prior to last season, and how far he has come in this year as a big leaguer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...
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