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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

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State of baseball roundtable with Joey Gallo, Alex Kirilloff and Joe Ryan Feb 22, 2023

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It was the Twins' turn to talk baseball on the latest Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, with Bradfo catching up with three interesting members of the Minnesota club - Joey Gallo, Alex Kirilloff and Joe Ryan. The group talks about different facets of the current game, with Gallo diving into how 2023 might look different for him and the rest of MLB, Kirilloff offering perspective on players being willing to show their personalities a bit more, and Ryan taking us inside the art of a modern day pitcher trying to evolve. Take our word for it, you don't have to be a Twins fan to appreciate these conversations.

WBC Central: Players to watch from each country Feb 21, 2023

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The rosters for the World Baseball Classic are starting to take their final form as last-minute injury concerns knock off high-profile players as they enter Spring Training. To get you more intimate with each team before the tournament kicks off. Shawn rattles through each team and some of their key players along with each player he believes deserves your undivided attention when the first pitch is thrown.

BIB on the Go: Catching up with our guy, Jorge Alfaro Feb 20, 2023

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The MVP of the Dominican Winter League World Series - and man who is nicknamed 'Aquaman' - Jorge Alfaro joins Bradfo to talk about becoming a celebrity this offseason, his decision to join the Red Sox and play in the World Baseball Classic, along with his quest to meet the actor who portrayed Aquaman, Jason Momoa. He was, after all, Baseball Isn't Boring's adopted free agent pick-to-click (thanks in part to free agent correspondent Ed Hand).

Ken Rosenthal reflects on the year baseball rose from the dead Feb 20, 2023

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One year ago, baseball was supposed to be on its deathbed. The sport was in the heart of a lockout, with sports fans ready to turn their back on the great game. But here were are, with spring training not only ready to kick off with as much enthusiasm as ever, but also with MLB feeling like the last 365 days may have allowed for its biggest step forward perception-wise in years. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and FoxSports joins Bradfo to reflect on how baseball pushed aside that uncomfortable narrative from last February to finally start showing the personality and foresight it had been lacking for years.

Brian Bannister explains why older pitchers are now cool Feb 17, 2023

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All of a sudden, older pitchers are being accepted more than every in the world of Major League Baseball. Case in point: Yu Darvish signing a six-year deal at the age of 36 years old. Bradfo sits down with San Francisco Giants Director of Pitching Brian Bannister to explore why teams are all of a sudden valuing guys in their late 30's and early 40's, and when this shift actually happened. Bannister goes on to explain where we are in the evolution of pitching, and how throwing hard isn't the be-all, end-all anymore. He also offers an absolute classic David Ortiz story. If you like pitching, this is the podcast you should listen to.

WBC Central: At just 22-year-old Josh Wolf is living the dream, Feb 16, 2023

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Shawn hosts Team Israel's young buck, Josh Wolf, to talk about how he ended up playing for the country and what it means to be competing against some of the game's biggest names so early in his career. Israel has a deep resource pool as far as coaching and personnel go, but the real question is how they will survive pool play.

Betting Isn't Boring: It's prediction time with Papelbon Feb 15, 2023

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Once again, Jonathan Papelbon and Bradfo are out to prove that not only isn't baseball boring, but betting on baseball isn't boring. It's why the two teamed up one again, this time to go through which teams are the best bets in each division. Along the way they formulate the 'Pitch of Destiny' where Papelbon sets the over/under on throwing a fastball at 89.9 mph. We also get to the bottom of exactly what percentage of players are in the best shapes of their lives.

WBC Central: Lingering questions as rosters shift Feb 14, 2023

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Shawn has some good news and some bad news. With Pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training this week, some big-name players have dropped out of the WBC. The good news is that it means a new batch of professional ballplayers with an opportunity of representing their country on the world stage.

Spring training is here and so is Jake Burger Feb 13, 2023

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With the football season officially in the rearview mirror, it's time for baseball to step into the spotlight. That's why was a perfect time for one of the game's best personalities, Jake Burger of the White Sox, to join Bradfo on the podcast. The guys talk about the controversial spring training hats, who Joe Kelly helped turn Burger's season around, the important discussion involving mental health among professional baseball players and if Burger - like 90 percent of the players showing up to spring training - is in the best shape of his life.

BIB on the Radio: Coop and Joe Kelly dominated the Super Bowl Feb 12, 2023

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In the heart of Super Bowl week, baseball took over thanks to Coop joining Joe Kelly in dominating Radio Row to talk about the book, "A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime". Bradfo was joined by Coop to offer a first-hand account of what he encountered in Phoenix.

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