Baseball Isn’t Boring
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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
Location:
United States
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Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
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
Language:
English
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https://www.audacy.com/
Episodes
Presser: David Wright On His Upcoming Number Retirement & Return To Citi Field
5/13/2025
Mets Legend David Wright returns to Citi Field to talk with the New York media about his family, his upcoming number retirement, Pete Rose's ban being lifted, his potential coaching opportunity with Team USA, and more! 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
Duration:00:13:59
BIB on the Go: The Story Of Drafting Red-Hot Rookie Jacob Wilson
5/13/2025
With the sixth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Oakland A's took Jacob Wilson. In his rookie season, he is carrying a batting average close to .350 while offering the kind of bat-to-ball skillset not see a whole lot in baseball these days. So, how and why did A's take a chance on Wilson with that pick. Oakland special assistant Scott Hatteberg joined Bradfo to explain. To listen to the entire Hatteberg conversation, 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
Duration:00:10:44
BIB Vault: Sitting Down With Birthday Boy Roman Anthony
5/13/2025
With Roman Anthony turning 21 years old, we are resurfacing the conversation Bradfo had with the top prospect in baseball just before the beginning of the 2025 season. There is talk of ghosts, expectations and what it's like to live the life of baseball's No. 1 prospect 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
Duration:00:27:15
The Moneyball Man, Scott Hatteberg
5/13/2025
Playing in the big leagues. Being asked to become a first baseman out of nowhere. Living the life as an iconic movie character. Being in the middle of the analytics craze. Riding the wave of life as an Athletic. All this and more is what you are going to get by listening to Bradfo's sitdown with Scott Hatteberg, who is now part of the resurgent A's front office. The man in Moneyball is insightful, educational and entertaining in his Baseball Isn't Boring debut. 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
Duration:00:39:01
BIB on the Go: Greg Weissert Is Talking Next-Level Sweepers
5/12/2025
When Joe Ryan joined the podcast to take us behind the scenes of his viral 30-inch sweeper, Greg Weissert was paying attention. The Red Sox reliever joined Bradfo to give his thoughts on having one of the best horizontal breaks in baseball and why it is sometimes better than other times. 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
Duration:00:07:31
BIB on the Go: Kyle Higashioka Makes A Great Case Against Coaches Calling Pitches
5/12/2025
There has been plenty of discussion on the podcast about the merits of the Marlins' unique approach of having their coaches call the vast majority of their pitchers' pitches instead of the catcher. Well, veteran backstop Kyle Higashioka has some thoughts and you're going to want to hear them. 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
Duration:00:11:08
West Coast Bias: Are The Angels Anywhere Close To Contention? With Tony Parks
5/12/2025
It's another episode of 'West Coast Bias' with Alonso Sarinana, this time joined by Salt Lake Bees (Angels Triple-A Affiliate) Broadcaster Tony Parks to discuss the Angels culture change under the leadership of Ron Washington, how that culture change has trickled down to the minor leagues, discuss how MLB can improve their marketing of young up-and-coming players like Zach Neto, 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:45:49
BIB on the Go: Lucas Giolito Details Threats Made By Fans
5/11/2025
While the vast majority of baseball fans are everything that is right with the game, there are a few who represent all that is wrong. That was highlighted this past week with threats made to pitchers Lance McCullers Jr. and Lucas Giolito. Giolito joined Bradfo to explain the dynamic of how some fans feel brazen enough to send threats to him via social media and why that dynamic is only getting worse. 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
Duration:00:06:03
The Story Behind The Best New City Connect Uniforms In Baseball, The White Sox
5/10/2025
We at Baseball Isn't Boring are proclaiming the Chicago White Sox City Connect uniforms - "Southside" & "Bulls Tribute" as the best in all of Major League Baseball. So with the honor comes the conversation, as Bradfo and Courtney Finnicum catches up with White Sox VP of Marketing Gareth Breunlin to talk about the evolution and creation of the uniforms that all of baseball 'and basketball' are talking about. 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
Duration:00:26:02
Presser: Craig Breslow Addresses Rafael Devers Situation
5/9/2025
Talking to reporters in Kansas City, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow addressed the comments made by Rafael Devers regarding the request by the team for him to play first, and his subsequent refusal. Breslow also explained what transpired with principal owner John Henry and team president Sam Kennedy flying to KC so that Henry could join manager Alex Cora in meeting with Devers. 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
Duration:00:09:03
BIB on the Radio: Devers Versus Breslow... RING THE BELL!
5/9/2025
Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Power Alley With Jim Duquette & Mike Ferrin' on MLB Network Radio. The crew is discussing the biggest story in all of baseball which is the Rafael Devers bombshell postgame presser 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
Duration:00:17:34
BIB on the Radio: The Rafael Devers Drama Creeps It's Ugly Head Again
5/9/2025
Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Ben And Woods' on 97.3 The Fan. The crew is discussing the biggest story in all of baseball which is the Rafael Devers bombshell postgame presser 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
Duration:00:12:17
Rich Hill Returns And He's Ready To Rant
5/9/2025
Rich Hill is back and he sits down with Julian McWilliams to discuss the what's what when it comes to how he is viewing his return to an MLB mound in 2025, the inequality in grip allowed for pitchers as compared to hitters, the Marlins choice to have coaches call the pitches in the minor leagues instead of the catchers, 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:50:52
BIB on the Radio: Will Rafael Devers Move To First Base?
5/8/2025
Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Jones And Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing when he thinks the Red Sox will turn things around, if Devers will shift to first base, 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:15:58
BIB on the Radio: The Braves Are Repaying Bradfo For His Early Season Optimism
5/8/2025
Bradfo is back on the Radio with the folks over at 92.9 The Game to discuss his early season optimism pay off, how he sees the NL East stacking up, Chris Sale's dominance of late, 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:17:15
Pitch and Moan: The Rich History Of The Hairston's And Chicago With Jerry Hairston Jr.
5/8/2025
In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by Dodgers Broadcaster Jerry Hairston Jr. to discuss his family's history in baseball, their endless ties to Chicago, how baseball is making strides in the inner cities, his hot take on Jordan versus LeBron, 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:56:14
BIB on the Go: Romy Gonzalez Talks About His Big Chance
5/7/2025
With the injury to Triston Casas, the Red Sox are looking for a new first baseman. The player they are giving the first shot to is Romy Gonzalez, who is finally free from injuries and ready to show his unique skillset. Bradfo catches up with Romy to talk about his opportunity, with the conversation being introduced by manager Alex Cora's take on the 28-year-old. 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
Duration:00:08:22
MLB Power Rankings: Can Anyone From The American League Make Their Mark?
5/7/2025
Producer Evan is back with another round of MLB Power Rankings, this time joining Bradfo to try and force his Mets into the Top 4. The guys talk about whether or not multiple American League teams are deserving of being on the list, while also giving a special bonus Top 5 - the best home run calls. 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
Duration:00:28:43
Sitting Down With Mariners POBO Jerry Dipoto
5/7/2025
It's good to be a Mariners fan right now, and that's in large part because of Seattle president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto. First-place. Third pick in the draft. Key injured players coming back. And now getting the rights to recently released Leody Tavares. Bradfo sits back down with Dipoto to talk about his team's current lot in life, along with the always-interesting topic of making trades. There is also an update on one of baseball's most fascinating prospects, switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje. 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
Duration:00:33:11
BIB on the Go: The Anatomy Of A Steal Of Home
5/6/2025
Bradfo catches up with Red Sox 3rd Base Coach Kyle Hudson discuss Jarren Duran's steal of home, how it came about and how it was executed to perfection 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
Duration:00:07:58