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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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We are thankful for Pitching Ninja Nov 22, 2022

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From one cause to another ... thank you, PItching Ninja. Bradfo is joined by Rob Friedman, the creator and owner of perhaps baseball's most popular and impactful social media presence. It's an organization that has not only entertained and informed the average baseball fan through videos highlighting every known MLB pitch and pitcher, but has literally changed the way those throwing the baseball have gone about their business. Pitching Ninja represents what is good in the game, which is why the conversation should scratch right where any baseball fan itches.

ICYMI: Justin Verlander vs. Jacob deGrom Nov 21, 2022

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There are a lot of great conversation involving free agency these days, which is why Bradfo and Ed Hand together for a free agency check-in. (Listen to that entire podcast by clicking here.) But within the analysis surfaced an interesting debate: Who would you rather have on a three-year, big-money contract, Justin Verlander or Jacob deGrom. Hand has his pick. Listen to find out his choice and reasoning.

It's time to check in on MLB free agency Nov 21, 2022

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Heading into Thanksgiving Week, it seems like a good time to check in on what's what when it come to MLB free agency. Fortunately, our Baseball Isn't Boring has a free agent correspondent, Ed Hand, at the ready to digest all the latest news when it comes to the Hot Stove and who might end up where. Hand and Bradfo break down the merits of Verlander vs. deGrom, what exactly is going on with Jose Abreu, and, of course, trying to figure out who will land Jorge Alfaro. There is a lot of good talk about how baseball is pushing boredom aside, on a daily basis.

ICYMI: Hey MLB teams, you better have clubhouse personalities Nov 20, 2022

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Bradfo is joined by former Royals general manager Dayton Moore to discuss the importance of having strong voices and personalties in a major league clubhouse. It's a priority that seems to be being devalued a bit by MLB executives. But Moore states a strong case for making a point to having players like Eric Hosmer around to help guide a group through the seventh-month season. It's part of a lengthy conversation between the two you are going to want to listen to. Click here for the whole ball of wax.

Why the Yankees can't afford to lose MVP Aaron Judge Nov 18, 2022

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The Yankees always seem to be at the epicenter of every Hot Stove season, whether they end up making moves or not. This year is no different. It's why it was a perfect time for Bradfo to talk to Keith McPherson of WFAN and the BXB Podcast to dissect exactly why the Yankees can't afford to lose Aaron Judge in free agency. Keith also cements himself as a true 'Baseball Isn't Boring' guy, showing the kind of offseason enthusiasm our mission was built on.

The art of picking free agent landing spots Nov 17, 2022

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Part of the fun of baseball is the offseason. A huge piece of the offseason is predicting where free agents are going to land. And when it comes to the art of predicting the landing spots for MLB free agents, there is absolutely nobody better than the group at MLB Trade Rumors. Bradfo is joined by MLBTR experts Tim Dierkes and Steve Adams to break down their annual Top 50 free agent list, dissecting the process that went into picking player contracts and teams. There is nobody better, and now we are brought behind the curtain to see exactly how it all happens. For a look at the MLBTR list, click here.

Emergency BIB: We have a big trade Nov 16, 2022

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We have our first big trade of the MLB offseason and it's one that came out of nowhere: The Blue Jays sending slugger Teoscar Hernandez to the Mariners in exchange for reliever Erik Swanson and minor league hurler Adam Macko. There was a lot to digest when it came to this one, which is why Bradfo was joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca to pick through all the particulars. How risky was this for the Blue Jays? Why did they do it? How good is Swanson? It's all right here in an Emergency Baseball Isn't Boring.

You're going to want to listen to Dayton Moore Nov 16, 2022

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There aren't many more powerful voices when it comes to articulating the merits of baseball than Dayton Moore. For 16 years he served as the chief decision-maker for the Kansas City Royals, winning a World Series along the way. But it is his perspective of what the game is and where the game is going that is so important. Moore joins Bradfo for an in-depth conversation regarding his lot in life, bringing us inside to the particulars that involved his unexpected exit from KC, while offering insight into how he views his future. The former GM takes a deep dive into how running a baseball organization has changed, and what exactly should be prioritized. You won't be able to look at baseball the same way after hearing this podcast.

The case for signing Jose Abreu Nov 15, 2022

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One of the more intriguing names on the free agent market is Jose Abreu. It's why Bradfo solicited the expertise of 670 The Score's Matt Spiegel and longtime White Sox follower Courtney Finnicum to take a deep dive into what should make Abreu such an attractive option for teams looking for a first baseman/DH/clubhouse leader. You aren't going to find a better primer for Abreu's market as he heads into free agency. There is also a few other debates the trio gets the bottom of, such as which player would be best to start a franchise with and which is more pressure-packed, giving a wedding speech or playing music at a wedding.

Betting Isn't Boring: Which day will Aaron Judge sign? Nov 14, 2022

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With the Hot Stove ready to kick into high gear, Lucy Burdge of Bet QL joins Bradfo to sift through all the props regarding where the top names will end up signing. Carlos Correa. Trea Turner. Aaron Judge. Jacob deGrom. Xander Bogaerts. The odds for their landing spots are out, and Lucy helps steer you in the right direction. There is also a very special prop at the end involving Judge that can land you a Baseball Isn't Boring t-shirt.

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