Best John Jansen Podcasts (2024)

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BIB on the Go: The Three Players That Made Tanner Houck Fall In Love With Baseball 11:05

5h ago11:05

11:05

Bradfo catches up with the man of the hour, Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck, just hours after pitching a 1-hour, 49-minute complete game. The guys dive into the topic of how players in all sports can inspire to fall in love with the teams and the games. It's the Caitlin Clark dynamic. Houck identifies the three players that pushed him toward baseball,…

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Building a Clear Path of Discipleship in your Parish (ft. Jim Jansen) 53:34

18h ago53:34

53:34

Summary In this conversation, Brian Miller interviews Jim Jansen, the author of the book 'A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish.' They discuss the concept of a clear path of discipleship and how it can help parishes effectively make and mature disciples. They also talk about the importance of conversion, clarity, and connect…

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Strengthening Tasks Through Student Talk - Guest: Drs. Amber Candela and Melissa Boston 16:23

11h ago16:23

16:23

Rounding Up Season 2 | Episode 16 – Strengthening Tasks Through Student Talk Guests: Dr. Amber Candela and Dr. Melissa Boston Mike Wallus: One of the goals I had in mind when we first began recording Rounding Up was to bring to life the best practices that we aspire to in math education and to offer entry points so that educators would feel comfort…

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Daniel Bard Opens Up About His Injury And The Injury Epidemic 44:25

10h ago44:25

44:25

Daniel Bard is returning to the podcast and he has some news to share. Sitting down with Bradfo, the reliever reveals exactly what led to his season-ending elbow issue and he is viewing his career going forward. Bard also takes a fascinating deep dive into what he believes is causing all of these pitchers' injuries, surfacing some very compelling t…

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BIB on the Go: Steven Kwan Responds To Being Named The Hitter Version Of Joe Kelly 6:27

23h ago6:27

6:27

After Joe pointed out that Steven Kwan was the hitter version of himself, it was only right that we caught up with Steven Kwan to get his point of view of that comparison and the battle they had 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:/…

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BIB on the Go: Rob Refsnyder Talks Returning From Broken Toe 6:22

1d ago6:22

6:22

Bradfo catches up with Red Sox Utility Man Rob Refsnyder to discuss his return from broken toe and playing some first base 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…

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BIB on the Go: Mike Trout Discusses The Trials And Tribulations On His Journey To The Bigs 6:55

2d ago6:55

6:55

Bradfo catches up with Angels Superstar Mike Trout to discuss how long it took him to feel like he belonged in the big leagues, his advice to up and coming prospects, and why he believes it's important to play multiple sports from youth until high school To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr…

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What Is It Like When You Get Your Big Chance? Mike Trout, Jo Adell Explain 24:41

1d ago24:41

24:41

Top prospects are getting promoted all over the place. Jackson Holliday. Forrest Whitley. Jack Leiter. They are just some of the newcomers to MLB who have great expectations along for the ride. It's not all that easy. Bradfo talks to some people who know the dynamic of suddenly living that big league lifestyle - Two former top prospects - Mike Trou…

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How Poetry and Prose Change Lives with Gary Jansen 41:03

1d ago41:03

41:03

In honor of National Poetry Month - which is currently underway during April 2024 - author and editor Gary Jansen returns to the podcast to talk about his latest book, "Meditations at Midnight: Poetry and Prose."Gary lives at the intersection of faith and art. He’s worked in publishing a long time—both at secular publishing houses editing Catholic …

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BIB on the Radio: Will The Red Sox Ever Have An Errorless Game? 13:11

2d ago13:11

13:11

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time in his weekly appearance with the 'Mego and Jones Show' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the Red Sox defensive miscues, Kenley Jansen's comments on the podcast, and Larry Lucchino To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad…

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Sweeny Murti Expertly Reflects On The John Sterling Era 32:43

2d ago32:43

32:43

Few had such a great front row seat to the work and calls of Yankees broadcaster John Sterling than Sweeny Murti. That's why it was perfect timing for Bradfo to catch up with Sweeny to talk about all things Sterling, with the iconic voice of the Yanks stepping down from the booth Monday. Murti - who worked as part of the Yankees broadcast for WFAN …

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BIB on the Go: Ceddanne Rafaela Talks Playing Shortstop, Dealing With Contract 5:34

3d ago5:34

5:34

With the news that Ceddanne Rafaela as getting the start at shortstop for Monday morning's game at Fenway Park, it was a good time for Bradfo to catch up with the rookie. Rafaela talks about how he views playing outfield compared to infield, and also his mindset in the days after signing an eight-year contract extension. To learn more about listene…

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Kenley Jansen Is Back And He Has Things To Say 27:19

4d ago27:19

27:19

Friend of the program Kenley Jansen is back and more opinionated than ever. This time Jansen is taking on Major League Baseball's approach to pitchers and how they are being asked to adjust to the new world of the pitch clock. The conversation with Bradfo stems from Jansen's belief that rushing the pitchers is the No. 1 reason for the injury epidem…

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BIB on the Radio: Should Ceddanne Rafaela Move To Shortstop? 53:51

5d ago53:51

53:51

Bradfo is joined by the Play Tessie guys - Gordo and Sammy - to debate the hottest of hot topics at Fenway Park: Should the Red Sox move Ceddanne Rafaela from center field to shortstop? The debate rages on during the trio's appearance on the 'Baseball Isn't Boring Show' on WEEI, with plenty other hijinks and laughs along the way. To learn more abou…

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MLB Power Rankings: Can The Yankees Leapfrog The Dodgers? 27:39

6d ago27:39

27:39

It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The second five of Evan's Top 10 is flush with teams you never thought would crack the list, while the top of the top is going to cause some debate (especially in New York). The No. 1 Power Ranker in all of baseball joins Bradfo to offer up his list. To learn more about li…

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Inexhaustible Friendship: Liturgy Talk with Fr. Don Anstoetter 51:02

6d ago51:02

51:02

Summary In this episode, Brian and Father Don discuss the topics of liturgy and evangelization. They explore the importance of understanding liturgy as a key component of the Catholic faith and how it relates to evangelization. They also touch on the role of the Mass in bringing people back to the Church and the significance of Eucharistic adoratio…

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The Incredible Story Of Finding Sudden Star Ronel Blanco 24:58

6d ago24:58

24:58

Miami Marlins assistant GM Oz Ocampo has played a role in plenty of players finding their way to the major leagues. But there might not be a better story among all of them than that of Ronel Blanco, the Astros starter who began his 2024 season with a no-hitter and then followed that up with five more no-hit innings in his next outing. Oz joins Brad…

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BIB on the Go: Lucas Giolito Discusses Seinfeld & Curb Your Enthusiasm 10:00

7d ago10:00

10:00

Red Sox Starter Lucas Giolito sits down with Bradfo to discuss his grandpa's cameo on Seinfeld and gives his take on the Seinfeld vs Curb Your Enthusiasm debate 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…

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Is Drew Pomeranz Going To Be Dodgers' Next Great Success Story? 42:37

7d ago42:37

42:37

Drew Pomeranz has had quite a career since being taken fifth overall in the 2010 MLB Draft, going on to win a World Series in 2018 while finding dominance in the bullpen with Milwaukee and San Diego before succumbing to injuries the last two seasons. But now he finds himself in the Dodgers organization, a place so many pitchers have found the best …

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BIB on the Go: Jackson Holliday Addresses The Media Ahead Of His MLB Debut 11:39

8d ago11:39

11:39

The top Orioles prospect and the number one prospect in baseball, Jackson Holliday, addresses the Baltimore and National Media ahead of his highly anticipated debut against the Red Sox 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://podcastch…

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BIB on the Go: Red-Hot Tyler O'Neill Explains Why Lifting Weights Is Awesome 12:25

8d ago12:25

12:25

Considering he has the best OPS in baseball, along with an MLB-leading six home runs, it's probably a good idea to listen to Tyler O'Neill. That's why we are looping back with the conversation between the Red Sox outfielder and Bradfo to talk about the controversial approach of lifting heavy weights in the world of baseball. It's great perspective …

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BIB Vault: The Anatomy Of Telling A Player He Is Going To The Bigs 17:11

8d ago17:11

17:11

Norfolk Tides manager Buck Britton is on quite a roll of sending his players to the big leagues, with the news that Jackson Holliday is heading to the Orioles serving as the latest example. At the end of last season, Bradfo sat down with Britton to talk about all that goes into giving the likes of Adley Rutschman and Holliday the word that they are…

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Why Are Pitchers Getting Injured? Ben McDonald Has Some Thoughts 22:06

9d ago22:06

22:06

The talk of baseball right now is all about why so many pitchers are getting injured. Too much velocity. Too many fancy new pitches. The pitch clock. No sticky stuff. They are all being brought up as potential pieces of the problem. MASN/Orioles broadcaster - and former major league star hurler - Ben McDonald sits down with Bradfo to offer some of …

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The Story Behind Flannery O'Connor's New Novel with Jessica Hooten Wilson 37:47

9d ago37:47

37:47

You might be familiar with the American Catholic novelist, Flannery O’Connor. You might have read her short stories in a class, maybe “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” or “Everything That Rises Must Converge,” to name a few. You might have even read one of her novels, an essay or two or some of her letters. You might know that she spent much of her rela…

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"Late Have I Loved You" with John Michael Talbot // Episode 184 43:35

8d ago43:35

43:35

John Michael Talbot joins us for an engaging conversation about his life, his conversion, and his thoughts on Christian community and how lacking the American church is in contemplative prayer and the contemplative life. Joseph read his latest book, an autobiography, and recommends it to all of our listeners! If you haven't heard John Michael Talbo…

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BIB on the Go: Craig Breslow Talks Trevor Story Surgery, Nick Pivetta's Elbow 13:56

9d ago13:56

13:56

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow took to the podium Tuesday afternoon to offer up the news that shortstop Trevor Story would be undergoing surgery on his injured left shoulder, while Nick Pivetta is also headed to the injured list with a flexor strain on his right pitching elbow. Breslow talked about both ailments, along with possible r…

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The Case For... The Houston Astros With Eric Huysman 16:48

9d ago16:48

16:48

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Astros Fanatic and co-host of the Locked On Astros Podcast, Eric Huysman (@EricTalksStros), who shares great optimism that the Astros have the necessary rotation and lineu…

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Reflecting On 2004 With Theo Epstein, Manny Ramirez and Terry Francona 29:04

10d ago29:04

29:04

It has been 20 years since the Red Sox celebrated winning their first championship in 86 years, claiming the 2004 title. It's a group that is being reunited for the Fenway Park home opener, which gave Bradfo a chance to catch up with three key participants of that championship - Theo Epstein, Manny Ramirez and Terry Francona. They are conversations…

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BIB on the Radio: Bradfo Reacts To The Ceddanne Rafaela Extension 14:28

10d ago14:28

14:28

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time in his weekly appearance with the 'Mego and Jones Show' on WEEI. The crew is reacting to the news of Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela agreeing to a contract extension after just 47 days of service time, while also diving into life without Trevor Story ... and passionate Fenway Park fans. To learn more about…

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BIB on the Go: Tanner Houck Believes We've Maxed Out What The Human Body Can Do On The Mound 15:15

10d ago15:15

15:15

Bradfo sits down with Starting Pitcher Tanner Houck to talk about the state of pitching today and how he believes that we are reaching the breaking point in regards to what the human body can do and handle on the mound To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a…

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The Godfather Joe Kelly Has Things To Say 34:46

11d ago34:46

34:46

There is no better way to kick off your podcast week than with another sit-down involving Bradfo and Joe Kelly, the Godfather of the Baseball Isn't Boring movement. The guys are talking about the Dodgers' potential dominance, what Joe would ask for in exchange for Shohei Ohtani's first Dodgers home run ball, plans for a future Joe Kelly podcast and…

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BIB on the Go: Nick Kurtz Is Talking MLB Draft Hype 7:50

11d ago7:50

7:50

Sitting down with Baseball Isn't Boring College Baseball insider Isabella Geskos, Wake Forest first baseman Nick Kurtz opens up about how he is viewing the upcoming MLB Draft. Kurtz is currently ranked by MLB Pipleline as the second-best draft prospect and has seen his stock only rise with five home runs in his last four games. It was part of an in…

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BIB on the Radio: Catching Up With Top Prospect Marcelo Mayer 16:25

12d ago16:25

16:25

It's that time of year, where we anticipate when the top prospects in baseball might find themselves in the majors. One player who is seemingly on the cusp of taking a huge step regarding that conversation is Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer. The shortstop - and former fourth overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft - joined Bradfo on the 'Baseball Isn…

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Pitch And Moan: The A's Are Going To Be Playing In A Minor League Ballpark?!?! 34:38

13d ago34:38

34:38

The inaugural episode of Pitch And Moan is Here! Hosts Courtney Finnicum and Jonny Gomes rant about all the latest happens around baseball including the Mets botching the Rhys Hoskins situation, the A's announcing they will be moving to Sacramento and playing in a Triple-A ballpark for 2025-2027 seasons, a Chicago Bar taking early shots at Ohtani a…

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The Case For... The Philadelphia Phillies With Jack Fritz 23:30

13d ago23:30

23:30

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Phillies Fanatic and co-host of the High Hopes Podcast, Jack Fritz (@JackFritzWIP), who shares great optimism that the Phillies have the necessary star power and depth in …

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The World is Not Enough (ft. Fr. John Schneier) 41:10

13d ago41:10

41:10

Father John Schneier shares his love story with Jesus and the Church, which began in his family and grew through his involvement in the parish. He emphasizes the importance of encountering Jesus and experiencing wonder and transcendence in the Catholic faith. He encourages Catholics to understand why they are Catholic and to embrace their role in e…

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MLB Power Rankings: Could The Red Sox Actually Sneak Into The Top 10? 27:12

14d ago27:12

27:12

Producer Evan is back with Top 10 MLB Power Rankings and they are spicier than ever. Joining Bradfo, Evan has some wild turnover compared to his first go-round a week ago, with some early-season hot streaks clearly seducing the author of this list. The Red Sox. The Pirates. The Rangers. The Yankees. All are in the mix. The only thing that is for su…

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The Case For... The Milwaukee Brewers With John "Brewers Raptor" Egan 22:08

14d ago22:08

22:08

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Brewers Fanatic and host of Another Brewers Podcast, John Egan (@BrewersRaptor), who shares cautious optimism that the Brewers have the necessary defense, bullpen, and lin…

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Making Sense of Story Problems - Guest: Drs. Aina Appova and Julia Hagge 32:13

14d ago32:13

32:13

Rounding Up Season 2 | Episode 15 – Making Sense of Story Problems Resources: Schema-Mediated Vocabulary in Math Word Problems Guest: Drs. Aina Appova and Julia Hagge Mike Wallus: Story problems are an important tool that educators use to bring mathematics to life for their students. That said, navigating the meaning and language found in story pro…

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Who Made the Best Case For Their Team In 'The Case For ...' 42:30

15d ago42:30

42:30

It's the series that got the world of baseball buzzing leading up to the 2024 Major League Baseball season. It's 'The Case For ...' hosted by Reece Green, produced by Producer Evan and made possible by podcasters, writers and fans of each and every team in the MLB. Bradfo is joined by the guys to reflect on who made the best case for their respecti…

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BIB on the Go; Red-Hot Connor Joe Has Advice For Draftees 6:45

15d ago6:45

6:45

The Pirates are off to a great start, in large part because of the red-hot start by outfielder Connor Joe. Bradfo caught up with Joe, who was drafted in the first-round back in 2014, to reflect on the days leading up to his selection 10 years ago while getting advice for those who are currently trying to position themselves for a high selection in …

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Will There Ever Be Another Larry Lucchino? 15:43

15d ago15:43

15:43

With the passing of baseball pioneer Larry Lucchino, Bradfo is joined by NBC Sports Boston's John Tomase to reflect on how unique the former team president was in so many ways. The pair share stories regarding Lucchino, while delving into why we might not see the likes of the longtime executive for some time when it comes to the world big league ch…

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Three First-Rounders Reflect On Their Final Few Months Before Their Drafts 20:19

16d ago20:19

20:19

Seattle's Emerson Hancock was the sixth overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. Connor Joe came in at No. 37 overall back in 2014. And Casey Mize was the top overall selection in 2018. What was it like for all three in the weeks leading up to the big day? Bradfo sits down with the trio of big leaguers to reflect on how these final days until this year'…

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From Video Game Designer to Jesuit with Shane Liesegang, SJ 56:27

16d ago56:27

56:27

There’s an old saying in Jesuit circles: If you’ve met one Jesuit, you’ve met one Jesuit. A fun list to make is all the different careers guys had before joining the Society of Jesus. We have actors and comedians, doctors and lawyers, astronomers and one former lieutenant governor. Shane Liesegang, SJ, today’s guest, is the only Jesuit host Mike Jo…

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BIB on the Go: Mike Monaco Talks About The Art Of Calling The Big Moment 30:30

16d ago30:30

30:30

Bradfo sits down with ESPN and NESN Broadcaster Mike Monaco to discuss the prep and timing it takes to properly call a big moment and give the moment it's just due, if you plan on venturing into the broadcasting field, this is the podcast for you! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p…

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The Case For... The Arizona Diamondbacks With Jake Oliver 16:22

16d ago16:22

16:22

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with DBacks Fanatic and writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside The Diamondbacks, Jake Oliver (@DarthDbacks), who shares great optimism that the DBacks have the necessary star p…

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It's A Great Time To Talk About The Art Of Broadcasting The Big Moment 40:35

17d ago40:35

40:35

Monday night it was Todd Kalas who got the chance to call a big baseball moment, punctuating Ronel Blanco's no-hitter. It's why we at Baseball Isn't Boring wanted to take a deep dive into the art of broadcasting the big moment, which is what Bradfo does in interviews with Dave Sims and Mike Monaco. Both Sims and Monaco offer awesome examples and in…

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The Case For... The San Francisco Giants With Eric Nathanson 19:45

17d ago19:45

19:45

The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, continues with Giants Fanatic and host of the TortureCast Podcast, Eric Nathanson (@2outhits), who shares great optimism that the Giants have the necessary star power and depth in their …

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The Art Of Making A Good First Impression 22:13

18d ago22:13

22:13

Tyler O'Neill. Luke Raley. Chase Anderson. They all spent this past weekend trying to make good first impressions with their new teams and their new fan bases. It's a dynamic that can weigh heavy on players switching teams. Bradfo sits down with all three to discuss their view on all that comes with wearing a new uniform, having new teammates and t…

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BIB on the Go: Justin Slaten Talks About His Unbelievably Unique Major League Debut 7:14

19d ago7:14

7:14

It's one thing to have some nerves coming into your first major league game as a pitcher. But to do so with the game on the line in the 10th inning, with runners on first and third and one of the best hitters in the game - Julio Rodriguez - at the plate is something else entirely. Bradfo caught up with the Rule 5 draftee to reflect on one of the mo…

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