Best Julian Mayers Podcasts (2024)

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Meet The Suddenly Magical Mets 25:37

1h ago25:37

25:37

The Mets are the hottest team in baseball, so that led Bradfo to take a deep dive into what is going on at Citi Field. What he found was a lively clubhouse that is riding dominant pitching and a next-level combination of players and personalities. Bradfo talks to president of baseball operations David Stearns, bench coach John Gibbons, newly-acquir…

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BIB on the Go: The Bond Between Childhood Friends Mark Vientos And Triston Casas 9:54

21m ago9:54

9:54

Nobody in the major leagues knows Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas like Mets third baseman Mark Vientos. And the same can be said when it comes understanding Vientos, with Casas having the best perspective of the New York slugger. Bradfo catches up with both players to talk about the pair's relationship, which dates back to youth baseball and st…

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Will Wagner, A.J. Puk And A Look At The Trade Deadline 24:54

4h ago24:54

24:54

A month later, it's time to look at winners and losers of the trade deadline, with the bonus of talking to a few key players dealt at the end of July. Diamondbacks reliever A.J. Puk and Toronto's Will Wagner - both of whom have excelled since switching teams - both join Bradfo to reflect on their journeys and how their world's have been turned upsi…

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The Evolution Of A Pitcher (Chris Bassitt) And A Podcast (Us) 27:31

4h ago27:31

27:31

There is no pitcher in baseball who has taken it upon himself to evolve as the game evolves than Toronto starting pitcher Chris Bassitt. That's why in this podcast about evolution - where we read a bunch of five-star reviews and talk about how Baseball Isn't Boring is evolving - there is no better person for Bradfo to sit down with than Bassitt. It…

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BIB on the Radio: A Look At Marcelo Mayer's Season 17:04

1h ago17:04

17:04

Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham is once again back on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, this time offering updates and analysis on some of his organization's top prospects. Included in the conversation is how the club views the development of Marcelo Mayer, the shortstop whose season was recently derailed by a back injury. There is also ref…

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BIB on the Radio: Reflecting On Broadcast History With Emma Tiedemann and Rylee Pay 17:57

1h ago17:57

17:57

Emma Tiedemann and Rylee Pay join Bradfo to reflect on their history-making broadcast, which elicited kudos from around the world. The pair became the first MLB all-women broadcast team for last Monday's Red Sox game against the Blue Jays at Fenway Park. They offer a behind-the-scenes look at the before, during and after the experience, with some o…

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BIB on the Go: Is Zac Gallen The Best Dressed Baseball Player? 11:02

1h ago11:02

11:02

As part of Bradfo's lengthy sitdown with Arizona ace Zac Gallen, the two breakdown the topic of taking your wardrobe to another level. Gallen - who was identified by friend of the podcast, Sarah Tiana, as MLB's best dressed - goes into detail about how he views his fashion, while also identifying others in baseball who do it right. There is also so…

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Top Prospect Saturday: Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell 32:46

3h ago32:46

32:46

A great way to punctuate August is to sit down with two of the more notable top prospects in all of baseball, outfielder Roman Anthony and infielder/outfielder Kristian Campbell. When it is all said done, Anthony could be perceived as the top overall prospect in baseball this season, while his Triple-A teammate Campbell is line to be identified wit…

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MLB Power Rankings: The Royals Overtake The Guardians As The Power Of AL Central 31:29

3m ago31:29

31:29

It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The Guardians and Padres slide down the rankings and the Phillies, DBacks, and Royals move their way up the rankings as we roll into the final month of the season To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Le…

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All The Emotions With Eck And The End Of An Era 23:50

5h ago23:50

23:50

With the end of baseball in Oakland coming in just a few weeks there is no better person to talk about the greatness that was playing in that city that the great Dennis Eckersley. Bradfo is joined by Eck once again, this time to reflect on the memories built at the Oakland Coliseum and how this news has hit the Hall of Famer at his core. You aren't…

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BIB on the Go: Chris Martin Reveals His Plans For The Future 9:06

36m ago9:06

9:06

Boston Red Sox reliever Chris Martin is having another very good season, which is one of the reasons the 38-year-old has every intention of continuing his major league journey beyond 2024. Martin, who will be free agent eligible this offseason, sits down with Bradfo to talk about his plans (which don't include retirement) and how he views the upcom…

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BIB on the Go: Gronk Reveals His Baseball Secrets 8:53

1h ago8:53

8:53

It doesn't matter if it is a football field or baseball diamond, Rob Gronkowski is the party-starter. That's why it was natural for Bradfo to catch up with Gronk to talk the great game of baseball. The former tight end reveals the behind-the-scenes story from chasing Tom Brady all over the Fenway Park field, to how he tried to bunt with the Lombard…

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Before There Was Rich Hill, There Was Paul Byrd 37:11

3h ago37:11

37:11

Fifteen years before Rich Hill's journey from Little League coach to major league pitcher took place, Paul Byrd set the standard. The 14-year MLB veteran pitcher took the path Hill is currently on, coaching his son's 12-year-old team for the majority of the 2009 season before being signed for the last month of a pennant race. Byrd joins Bradfo to r…

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BIB on the Go: Trevor Story Is Getting Close 10:18

1h ago10:18

10:18

Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story, who has been out of action since the first week of the season due to a significant shoulder injury, is somewhat remarkably on the verge of starting a rehab assignment. Bradfo catches up with Story to talk about potentially returning to the diamond next week with Triple-A Worcester and where his confidence level stand…

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BIB on the Go: The Art Of Mentoring A Rule 5 Rookie With Garrett Whitlock 10:18

1h ago10:18

10:18

Justin Slaten has had quite a wild ride with the Red Sox this season, starting with making the team as a Rule 5 pick and then seeing his successful season get somewhat derailed with an arm injury. But now he's back and crediting Garrett Whitlock for helping him navigate the journey. Bradfo catches up with Slaten and Whitlock to talk about the advic…

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The Ultimate Acting And Baseball Conversation With Michael Kelly 51:10

4h ago51:10

51:10

He has gotten compliments from Morgan Freeman. He has recently acted alongside Colin Farrell. And he loves the Atlanta Braves and baseball. Actor Michael Kelly - recognized by some as Doug Stamper in the Netflix series 'House of Cards' - joins Bradfo for the ultimate conversation when it comes to two world colliding - acting and baseball. There are…

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BIB on the Go: Rich Hill Speaks On Making It Back To Big Leagues 14:27

1h ago14:27

14:27

Rich Hill speaks with Boston Media after being promoted from Worcester to Boston about his perceived role on this 2024 Red Sox team, his crazy journey this season, 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.c…

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BIB on the Go: Kevin Gausman Discusses The Adjustments He Made To Reach His Full Potential 16:08

1h ago16:08

16:08

Blue Jays Starter Kevin Gausman joins Bradfo to discuss making the needed adjustments to find his full potential and why he believes pitchers are getting injured at a record rate 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.…

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Torey Lovullo, Kevin Gausman On The Art Of Believing That You Are Really Good 26:43

15h ago26:43

26:43

Sometimes it takes some time to get where you want to go. Just ask Torey Lovullo and Kevin Gausman. The Diamondbacks' manager and Blue Jays pitcher each join Bradfo to explain their journeys to finding the kind of excellence all teams and players aspire to. For Lovullo, it was getting his Arizona club to believe they were one of the best teams in b…

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BIB on the Go: Danny Jansen Discusses Making History 8:10

9m ago8:10

8:10

Red Sox Catcher Danny Jansen discusses making MLB history by playing for both teams in the same game with his appearance for both the Blue Jays and Red Sox in a suspended game from earlier this season To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h…

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The Excellence Of Zac Gallen 31:43

6h ago31:43

31:43

Zac Gallen is back and better than ever ... both on the mound and on the podcast. The Arizona ace joins Bradfo to sit down for an extension conversation on fashion, the art of getting through a World Series run, why the Diamondbacks are so good, and his elite note-taking skills. We also stumble upon one of the best cologne names in the history of m…

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BIB on the Go: Ex-Met Luis Guillorme States MVP Case For Francisco Lindor 7:56

39m ago7:56

7:56

While Shohei Ohtani continues to be the clear-cut favorite for National League MVP, his only competition has emerged. That would be Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor. Bradfo catches up with Lindor's former double play partner Luis Guillorme - not playing for the Diamondbacks - to hear a pretty compelling case for Lindor to win NL MVP. To learn more a…

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BIB on the Go: The Wild Season Of Justin Slaten Is Taking Another Turn 8:14

1h ago8:14

8:14

Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten has had a wild ride this season, going from Rule 5 pick to key bullpen piece to injured pitcher and now someone on the verge of returning for the stretch drive. Slaten joined Bradfo to talk about his crazy last year, while also updating his current lot in life and revealing the best advice he has gotten throughout thi…

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We Have Proof The World Baseball Classic Buzz Is Back 24:51

38m ago24:51

24:51

Major League Baseball released some news regarding the 2026 World Baseball Classic this past week. We know the pools. We know the dates. And now we have the buzz. Shawn Spradling - host of 'WBC Central' - returns to the podcast to relay some of the excitement and anticipation when it comes to the tournament. Shawn and Bradfo look back at how the la…

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BIB on the Radio: Rich Hill Reports In After His First Outing 16:44

40m ago16:44

16:44

Less than 24 hours after making his 2024 professional baseball debut, Rich Hill calls into the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show to offer his take on the performance and progression. It's a BIB exclusive. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Nick Green Is Talking Broadcasting And Braves 38:55

38m ago38:55

38:55

Few has seen as much of the Braves as Nick Green this season. It's why everybody should be paying attention to the Bally's broadcaster when he teams up once again with Bradfo to talk about Atlanta's World Series chances. There is also some quality deep-diving into how the former MLB infielder views broadcasting, both for himself and other players e…

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BIB on the Go: What Rich Hill Is Thinking Heading Into His First Start 8:29

1h ago8:29

8:29

As part of a long conversation with Rich Hill, the 44-year-old tells Bradfo what his plan is heading into his first start of the season. Is it a race against time? Where is his confidence level at? It's all in this latest get-together with Bradfo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p…

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BIB on the Go: Mike Hazen Talks Life After The Trade Deadline 25:44

16m ago25:44

25:44

Last year, the Diamondbacks came out of the trade deadline and immediately lost nine straight. This year they have flipped the script, owning the best record in baseball since the deadline. Arizona president of baseball operations Mike Hazen joined Bradfo to reflect on what went wrong a year ago and how he approached building his team this time aro…

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The Eye Test: Remembering The Greatness Of Baseball In Oakland With Gary Pettis 34:23

2h ago34:23

34:23

With baseball in Oakland coming to a sad end, it is perfect timing that Julian McWilliams' guest on the latest edition of 'The Eye Test' is one of the players who lived the life of growing up in the area on the way to big league greatness - current Astros third base coach Gary Pettis. You aren't going to find a better scene-setter in terms of what …

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Wasabi Hot Take: Joey Votto Is Absolutely A Hall Of Famer 1:10:43

5h ago1:10:43

1:10:43

Bradfo wants to scream it from the mountaintops: Joey Votto is a Hall of Famer. In the latest Wasabi Hot Take, he uses the platform to explain why the just-retired first baseman should absolutely be headed to Cooperstown. We also resurface the two times Votto appeared on the podcast, that first joining Garrett Whitlock to talk primarily about the g…

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Rich Hill Is Looking To Make History 46:34

6h ago46:34

46:34

The oldest active athlete in any of the four major professional sports, Rich Hill, is at it again. The 44-year-old has signed on with the Red Sox for a fourth time, inking a minor-league deal that he hopes will lead him back to the majors in the not-too-distant future. Hill joins Bradfo from Norfolk, where he is getting ready to pitch in his first …

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Wasabi Hot Take: Bobby Witt Is The Best Player In Baseball 31:27

3d ago31:27

31:27

Let it be said, let it be done. Bobby Witt Jr. is the best player in baseball. The 24-year-old star shortstop has established himself as one of the absolute best offensively, defensively and baserunning, reaching a level of excellence that no other player in MLB can compare. It's a reality that Bradfo wants to scream from the mountaintops, which is…

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MLB Power Rankings: It's Chaos In The Top 10 40:08

3d ago40:08

40:08

We have counted 14 teams in Major League Baseball right now who could stake claim to actually having a chance to win the World Series. But with our MLB Power Rankings, we are only identifying the Top 10. Producer Evan is back, trying to make sense of it all, with Bradfo telling him where he has gone right and wrong in ranking the best in baseball r…

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BIB on the Radio: Why Do The Red Sox Go Down The Drain Every August?!?! 13:59

3h ago13:59

13:59

Bradfo is back on the "Jones and Mego Show" on WEEI talking all things Red Sox, this time diving into why the Red Sox have stunk in August, where they went wrong with their trade deadline acquisitions, Marcelo Mayer's latest injury, and much more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po…

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BIB on the Go: The Tough Lessons Alex Cora Passed On To Jarren Duran 9:55

2h ago9:55

9:55

Alex Cora had to learn how to deal with a life-changing mistake when he was suspended for the Astros' 2017 cheating scandal. From that he learned lessons that he could pass on to one of his players, Jarren Duran, after the outfielder's two-game suspension due to a homophobic remark to a fan. Bradfo catches up with Cora to talk about advice he could…

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The Story Of MLB Fits: Baseball's Gateway To Personality 27:42

4h ago27:42

27:42

Baseball Isn't Boring is all about entertaining, informing and enlightening, and that's exactly what Alex Tantum does on a regular basis thanks to his mission/platform MLB Fits (@MLB.Fits). Bradfo catches up with the creator of one of baseball's most talked about social accounts to discuss how it all came about, where it is going, and who is the be…

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The Best Starting Pitcher Traded At The Trade Deadline, Zach Eflin 23:23

6h ago23:23

23:23

There have been quite a few impactful starting pitching acquisitions from the trade deadline. Michael Lorenzen. Yusei Kikuchi. Alex Cobb. Jack Flaherty. But one has stood out from the others after these three weeks of post-deadline baseball: Zach Eflin. Bradfo sits down with the Orioles starter to reflect on the trade, his time with the Rays and ho…

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BIB on the Radio: Red Sox Farm Director Brian Abraham Presents Plan For Prospects, Rich Hill 17:28

1h ago17:28

17:28

Appearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham joined Bradfo, Sammy and Gordo to offer the plans for recently-promoted top prospects Marcelo Mayer, Kyle Teel and Roman Anthony, while also hinting at what might be in store for rapidly-rising Kristian Campbell. Abraham also presented the plan for the coming wee…

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BIB on the Radio: Have The Padres Become The Team To Beat? 15:09

1h ago15:09

15:09

All of a sudden, the Padres seem like a team that might be best equipped to make a run at a World Series title. Bradfo joins Gwynn and Chris of 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to dissect one of the hottest teams in baseball, how they match up to the other chief contenders and the MVP case for rookie Jackson Merrill. To learn more about listener data and …

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BIB on the Go: Triston Casas Speaks After Being Reinstated From The IL 9:57

16m ago9:57

9:57

Red Sox First Baseman Triston Casas talks to the Boston Media after being reinstated from a long stint on the IL due to torn ribcage cartilage 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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MLB Power Rankings: The Astros, Padres, DBacks, & Guardians Win Their Way Up The Rankings 33:17

11d ago33:17

33:17

It's MLB Power Rankings time with Producer Evan and he has some spicy takes. The Brewers and Phillies slide down the rankings and the Astros, Padres, DBacks, & Guardians go on winning streaks to move their way up the rankings as we roll into the chase for the playoffs To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au…

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On Deck: Catching Up With One Third Of The Big Three, Kyle Teel 9:27

13m ago9:27

9:27

Bella Geskos catches up with WooSox Manager Chad Tracy and Top Red Sox Prospect & newly promoted WooSox Catcher Kyle Teel to discuss his transition to Triple-A, how he has adjusted to the new level so far, along with how he has adapted to being a leader in college at Virginia and in Double-A to more of an understated role in Triple-A To learn more …

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Unpacking the Jackson Holliday Reminder With Jackson Holliday (And Others) 32:24

4h ago32:24

32:24

It's never easy finding your footing as a major league player, just ask Jackson Holliday. The former first overall pick and Orioles rookie had the extreme example of how difficult an introduction to the majors can be. Now he is back, much better than before. Bradfo catches up with Holliday to talk about that dynamic, while also sitting down with on…

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BIB on the Radio: Can The Braves Manage To Hang On To Final Wild Card Spot? 11:09

7d ago11:09

11:09

Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Dukes And Bell' on 92.9 The Game. The crew is discussing the Braves recent stretch with the return of Michael Harris II & Max Fried falling on hard times, Aaron Judge's AL MVP candidacy, and much more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au…

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BIB on the Go: The Feel-Good Story Of Mickey Gasper 11:05

13d ago11:05

11:05

Baseball Isn't Boring loves a good major league debut and the stories that go behind making them. That's why Bradfo's sit-down with longtime Yankees minor-leaguer Mickey Gasper, who just made had his introduction into the big leagues with the Red Sox, is a must-listen. The emotion. The journey. The moment. This is what being a big-leaguer is all ab…

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Wasabi Hot Tech: We're Talking Hitting Technology With Rangers Hitting Coach Tim Hyers 29:09

14d ago29:09

29:09

It hasn't been easy for hitting to keep with pitching in the world of Major League Baseball. That's where technology comes in. In the latest episode of 'Wasabi Hot Tech', Bradfo sits down with Rangers hitting coach Tim Hyers to talk about how far the technology involving hitters have come and where it is going. This is going to make you a significa…

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BIB on the Go: Tanner Houck Opens Up About Quest For 200 Innings 12:12

13d ago12:12

12:12

Pitching 200 innings. It has become a rarity for major league pitchers these days, with five big leaguers managing last season. Even to get close to it is a feat in this day and age, a reality Red Sox starter Tanner Houck is finding out. Bradfo catches up with Houck to talk about entering these unchartered waters when it comes to workload and how h…

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BIB on the Go: The Kaleb Ort Story Is Getting Good 15:43

2h ago15:43

15:43

The stories of perseverance in Major League Baseball are always a good time (and a great podcast topic). Right now there appears to be a pretty good one unfolding in Houston thanks to the dominance of reliever Kaleb Ort. Since the end of the 2023 season, the 32-year-old had been let go by the Red Sox, Mariners, Marlins, Phillies and Orioles before …

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Pitch And Moan: Will Christian Moore Make His MLB Debut This Season? 48:14

12m ago48:14

48:14

The Angels find themselves in purgatory but that does allow them to do something that they have done a lot lately, call their top draft pick up to the MLB in the same year that they drafted them. In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by Angels Broadcaster Wayne Randazzo to discuss this rough Angels season, their lack of activity at …

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BIB on the Go: Josh Hader Discusses The Art Of Closing 7:43

11d ago7:43

7:43

Bradfo catches up with Astros Closer Josh Hader to discuss the art of closing, his longest save streaks, 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…

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