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Baseball Isn’t Boring

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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 feedBIB On The Go: Quick and digestible interviewsBIB Vault: Interviews from past podcasts that are relevant to current events happening in baseballBIB 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 baseballWest Coast Bias: Alonso Sarinana gives his view of the game through the eyes of a West Coast Baseball fan

Episodes
3,229
Releases
Daily
Typical length
16 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
10 hours ago

Episodes

3,229 episodes, newest first

  1. BIB on the Go: How Pete Fatse Landed With The Phillies

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    After being let go by the Red Sox and then spending time in the Rays organization, Pete Fatse has landed as the Phillies' hitting coach. So, how did that happen? As part of a longer conversation, Fatse explained to Bradfo how he connected with Dave Dombrowski and why he is so excited about the prospects of working with Philadelphia. To listen to the entire sit-down between Bradfo and Fatse, click here.

    11 min
  2. New Phillies Hitting Coach Peter Fatse Reflects On An Unforgettable Year

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    Peter Fatse is new Phillies hitting coach. That's how he is ending 2026. But how he got to this point was a path he would never forget. Fatse joined Bradfo to reflect on being fired for the first time in his life, when the Red Sox let him go in April. He also goes into great detail about what he learned upon joining the Rays after his dismissal from Boston. And, of course, there is plenty of analysis when it comes to how he views his current opportunity in Philadelphia. It's another open and honest conversation from one of this season's newsmakers.

    40 min
  3. BIB on the Go: Managing The Highs And Lows Of Baseball

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    As part of our mission to highlight men's health through the 'Movember' campaign, Bradfo sits down with a collection of baseball veterans to talk through the challenges that come with the topic. In this clip, former Harvard teammates Jason Larocque, Jake McGuiggan (Blue Jays), Morgan Brown (Dodgers), Jeff Bridich (Rockies) and Bryan Stark (Tufts) talk about managing the highs and lows of this great game. To listen to the entire conversation, click here.

    6 min
  4. The Ultimate MLB Free Agency Primer

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    Ed Hand, our guy who is first out of the gate with his excellent ranking of all MLB free agents, returns to the podcast, joining Bradfo to dissect an out-of-the-ordinary free agent class in what figures to be an out-of-the-ordinary offseason. What should we make of the group after Tarik Skubal? Will a position player get a five-year deal? Who will win the coveted Jorge Alfaro Award? It's all part of the information, insight, and fun.

    45 min
  5. BIB on the Go: Alex Cora Talks Life After Leaving The Red Sox

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    As part of a lengthy conversation with Bradfo, former Red Sox manager Alex Cora explained how he approached life after being let go by Boston in April. How tough were those first few months? How does he views the 2026 season now? Cora explains it all. To listen to the entire sit-down, click here.

    7 min
  6. Some Powerful Voices Speak To The Mental Side Of Baseball

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    Jason Larocque is back on the podcast, once again helping bring awareness to the mental side of both basseball and all of youth sports. The acceptance of understanding how important mental health is to young athletes is growing by the day, and will only become more prevalent thanks to podcasts like this one. Bradfo and Larocque are joined by some impactful voicies - Jake McGuiggan (Blue Jays), Morgan Brown (Dodgers), Jeff Bridich (Rockies) and Bryan Stark (Tufts) - to help emphasize the importance of these sort of conversations. If parents and youngsters want to join in listening one podcast, let it be this one. For more information on how you can help the Movember cause, go to: coachlarocque.com/

    1 hr 11 min
  7. Pitch and Moan: Life As A Brewer, By Jeff Cirillo

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    Courtney Finnicum is back with another edition of 'Pitch and Moan', this time joined by former Brewer and current Mariners scout Jeff Cirillo. The longtime major leaguer offers his perspective of playing in Milwaukee, what the World Series meant to that fan base, how he viewed what unfolded in October and his perspective of the team he and his son both scout for, the Mariners. It's entertaining. it's insightful. it's a perfect conversation at a perfect time.l

    50 min
  8. BIB on the Go: Brian Anderson Is Hyped For The Brewers World Champion Parade

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    Brewers Broadcaster Brian Anderson joins Bradfo to talk about many things, but one of the most important things is the plans for the Brewers championship parade going on right now

    5 min
  9. Brian Anderson Takes Us Inside The Brewers Celebration

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    There is nobody better to talk about about life before, during and after the Brewers' World Series run than team broadcaster Brian Anderson. As he prepared to help direct the championship parade, the longtime TNT Sports announcer explains everything you would want to know about the team and the community that has shown the world how special baseball can be.

    29 min
  10. BIB on the Radio: How Does This World Series Impact The Red Sox?

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    Bradfo is back on WEEI's 'Rich, Ken and Ted Show', this time to reflect on the Brewers taking down the Rays in the World Series, what to make of the futures of Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras, how the lockout will impact this offseason, and more!

    16 min
  11. Presser: The Manager Of The World Series Champion Brewers, Pat Murphy

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    Following his team's World Series-clinching win over the Rays, Brewers manager Pat Murphy took to the podium to reflect on the journey that both he and his team went on to bring Milwaukee its first-ever World Series title.

    16 min
  12. BIB Notes: The Ultimate World Series Punctuation

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    BIB Notes is back, this time with all three guys from Play Tessie - Gordo, Sammy and Pat. They are talking all things World Series just moments after the Brewers closed out the Rays and the 2026 season. They discuss all the different players who stepped up, the unbelievable bullpen performance, Pat Murphy's A-plus performance, Miz's legacy start in Game 5, Milwaukee getting first title for those fans, the weirdness of the World Series at the Trop, the Rays fans not showing out, and closing with somber lockout is coming so we don't know when we will see baseball again

    42 min
  13. BIB on the Go: Andrew Miller On The Art Of Pitching In The Postseason

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    2016 ALCS MVP Andrew Miller joined Bradfo to talk about his crazy impressive pitching run in the middle of his career for the Red Sox, Yankees, and Guardians, how pitching - particularly in the postseason - has changed over the years, and how he approached it.

    12 min
  14. BIB on the Go: Can the Rays Become The '04 Red Sox?

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    There have been 18 teams that have fallen down into a 3-0 hole in a best-of-seven series since the Red Sox managed their historic comeback against the Yankees in 2004. None of them have been able to pull off what that team did 22 years ago. But with their Game 4 walk-off win in the World Series, the Rays are talking about it. Bradfo caught up with Massachusetts native Ian Seymour and former Red Sox Cam Booser to talk about the dynamic. And speaking of comebacks, there is also some really good perspective from Booser when it comes to bouncing back from his Game 3 outing.

    10 min
  15. BIB on the Go: Joe Maddon On The Art Of Managing In The Postseason

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    World champion manager Joe Maddon joined Bradfo to talk about when he gave our host 10 ties, his own experience with game-changing checked swings in the playoffs, and how managing - particularly in the postseason - has changed over the years and how he approached it.

    5 min
  16. Our BIB Vibes Man Of The Year: Mike Vasil

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    Yes, Mike Vasil is back. But for good reason. Not only always is he always entertaining, but this time we are giving him the opportunity to accept a very special award: The BIB Vibes Man of the Year. The White Sox pitcher executed perhaps the most productive season in the history of player who never took the field once, proving to be one of the main straws that stirred the always entertaining White Sox unforgettable drink. Bradfo catches up with Vasil to talk about his season, the playoffs, the handshakes and all the craziness that came with waving a wand and winning a bunch of games.

    29 min
  17. Presser: Francisco Lindor Wins Roberto Clemente Award

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    MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, Mets Star Francisco Lindor, his wife Katia Lindor, and Roberto's son Luis Clemente meet with the media to discuss choosing Lindor as this year's winner, what Lindor has meant to his community, and much more!

    25 min
  18. BIB on the Go: Alex Cora On His Conversation With Dave Dombrowski & Future As MLB Manager

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    As part of a wide-ranging conversation about his eventful year, Alex Cora talked with Bradfo about his conversations with Dave Dombrowski about his circumstances, whether he'd take the Phillies job and if he really wants to manage again or if that chapter is closed in his life.

    15 min
  19. The Alex Cora Conversation

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    For the first time since his dismissal as Red Sox manager in April, Alex Cora is giving his side of things. Cora joins Bradfo for a open, honest and revealing conversation that goes into great detail regarding exactly what happened less than a month into the 2026 season. Did he see it coming? Was was said at a team meeting the day before Cora and the coaches were let go? What exactly happened that Saturday night? When did he talk to Dave Dombrowski? What was life like in the weeks and months following the meeting with Craig Breslow and ownership? How did he view the Red Sox season? What lessons were learned? What are his thoughts on postseason scripts? And is he open to managing in 2027? There's a lot to talk about, and the guys talk about all of it. It's the podcast you have been waiting for.

    1 hr 13 min
  20. Presser: Everything You Need To Know From The Brewers' Game 2 Win

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    The decisions. The controversy. The clutch plays. The miscues. Both Brewers manager Pat Murphy and his Rays counterpart Kevin Cash took to the podium after Milwaukee's Game 2 World Series win to explain their perspective of what unfolded. Also answering questions were Brewers' standouts Sal Frelick and Cooper Pratt.

    31 min