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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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  • September 1 · 3 min

    BIB on the Go: How Mickey Gasper Survived And Thrived

    It seemed as though Mickey Gasper's epic recent run with the Red Sox was going to be brought to a halt, falling victim to a numbers game on the major league roster even though he had proven to be one of the big league's best hitters in recent weeks. But now, because of Willson Contreras' injury, he's back. The first baseman/DH sat down with Bradfo to explain his crazy 24 hours and the lesson he learned.

  • August 31 · 25 min

    Payton Tolle, Cam Schlittler Expose The Realities Of Playing In Hostile Environments

    With all this talk about the advantage teams might have in getting home-field advantage in the best-of-three wild-card rounds, Bradfo went to two young pitchers who have just recently learned all about needing to perform on the biggest stages in front of the most hostile crowds - Payton Tolle and Cam Schlittler. The Red Sox rookie and Yankees ace offer entertainment, insight and education when it comes to what it's like to live that life of having rabid fans root against you when it counts the most.

  • August 29 · 3 min

    BIB on the Go: Does Home Field Matter For A Pitcher, With Adam Ottavino

    Bradfo caught up with old friend Adam Ottavino before the former MLB pitcher sprang into action at Yankee Stadium as a credentialed photographer. Ottavino answers the question about how it is like to pitch in high-intensity environments in the postseason (and why he was playing the role of a photographer).

  • August 29 · 5 min

    BIB on the Go: Adley Rutschman Reveals His Defensive Revelation

    Bradfo caught up with Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman to talk about how things have been different with this new team, while also explaining how he managed to take his catch-and-throw game to another level. Also on the podcast is another player who switched teams, Jahmai Jones, who has emerged as one of the best right-handed-hitting bench players in the majors

  • August 28 · 13 min

    BIB on the Go: Roman Anthony On Dealing With Outside Noise

    Bradfo caught up with Roman Anthony on yesterday's podcast to discuss a variety of topics, one of the most noteworthy being the trade of his best friend Marcelo Mayer and the outside noise on the internet from reddit folks who wanted to try to connect the dots of why Mayer left town, which Anthony gives a perfect response to in this BIB on the go

  • August 28 · 35 min

    BIB Notes: This MVP Race Is Crazy

    The Play Tessie guys (Gordo, Sammy and Pat) are back with another look around the major leagues, this time taking a hard stop and stare at the National League MVP race. Shohei Ohtani? Pete Crow-Armstrong? These two are the talk of MLB, with the BIB Notes hosts advancing the conversation.

  • August 27 · 15 min

    BIB on the Radio: All Roads Lead To New York (And Baseball Isn't Boring Night)

    Bradfo is back on with the Jones and Keefe Show, this time to set the stage for a wild coming few days. First up, there is a Red Sox series in New York, which will go a long way toward determining where the wild card round between the teams will likely be played, and then there will be the highly anticipated Baseball Isn't Boring Night at Fenway Park. It's a lot to get excited about.

  • August 27 · 29 min

    Roman Anthony Has Returned

    After three months of not playing - and about a month of not appearing on the BIB podcast - Roman Anthony is returning. The Red Sox outfielder joins Bradfo for a lengthy conversation about his road back from his hand injury, what happened during his time in Florida, how he felt about his good friend Marcelo Mayer being traded, and how he dealt with social media chatter during his absence. There is also some great home run talk. It's another sit-down with Roman you aren't going to want to miss.

  • August 26 · 37 min

    BIB Vault: Trades In August? J.P. Ricciardi, Bradfo Reflect On Better Times

    Seven years ago, teams could still wheel and deal their way to the postseason thanks to the waiver trade deadline, a period in August where trades could still be made. However, that all changed after 2019, eliminating the transactional fun that occurred after July 31. Bradfo catches up with former Blue Jays GM and Mets exec J.P. Ricciardi to reflect on that dynamic, telling some awesome stories along the way. The guys also discuss how front offices have changed when it comes to building rosters.

  • August 26 · 10 min

    BIB on the Go: The National League MVP Race Has Become Stunning

    In case you missed it, Pete Crow-Armstrong is doing the unthinkable: He's running away with the National League MVP race. Bradfo is taking a deep dive into what has happened to this contest between the longtime favorite, Shohei Ohtani, and PCA, with the Cubs outfielder suddenly opening up the biggest odds advantage of the entire season.

  • August 25 · 21 min

    BIB on the Radio: How You Know When A Player Is Ready For The Show

    Farm director, dream maker and the Shohei Ohtani of making people feel good, Brian Abraham, is back with Bradfo and the Play Tessie guys (Sammy, Gordo) to talk about promoting guys from Worcester to the major leagues, what makes a guy ready for the show, and more! It's always a good time with Brian and this is no exception.

  • August 25 · 37 min

    Commissioner(?) Rich Hill Is Not Short Of Opinions On A Potential Lockout

    Rich Hill is back with Bradfo, this time getting fired about how he views the impending MLB lockout. The longtime major leaguer isn't shy about giving his opinions on where the owners are going to go wrong. The idea of the BIBLL (Baseball Isn't Boring Lockout League) is also born, with Hill volunteering his services as commissioner.

  • August 24 · 4 min

    BIB on the Go: Is Erik Miller The Best Trade Deadline Acquisition So Far?

    So, three weeks after the MLB trade deadline, it's time to reflect on who might be the best acquisition. The answer isn't as obvious as one might think. Bradfo sits down with a great candidate, Red Sox reliever Erik Miller, who was acquired from the Giants in exchange for Marcelo Mayer. Going back to early July, Miller's numbers line up with the other elite relief-pitching Miller, San Diego's Mason.

  • August 24 · 24 min

    The Genius Of Ron Washington

    You aren't going to want to miss this sit-down with Bradfo and Giants coach Ron Washington, who is considered perhaps the best infield coach in the history of baseball. To understand how Wash does what he does, this is a must-listen. It also offers explanations of how he turned Luis Arraez into a slick-fielding second baseman, his approach with Rafael Devers, and an unbelievable story regarding the Moneyball movie. To top things off, Bradfo has a fascinating conversation with reliever Erik Miller, one of the best trade-deadline acquisitions in baseball.

  • August 23 · 11 min

    BIB on the Go: Getting Inspired By Matt 'Tugboat' Wilkinson

    He first burst on the scene in the Little League World Series, representing Canada. Now he is the talk of the big leagues while pitching for the Giants. Bradfo caught up with Matt 'Tugboat' Wilkinson to talk about his journey, looking back at the influence and memories of that time in Williamsport, while also explaining the inspiration and approach that led him to the majors. It's an inspiring story from an inspiring first-time major leaguer.

  • August 21 · 9 min

    BIB on the Radio: Raffy Devers Returns To Fenway Park

    Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins 'Fair and Biased' With John Lund on KNBR to discuss the most important storyline headed into this weekend which is Raffy Devers returning to Fenway for the first time since his abrupt trade to San Francisco

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