Best Austin Bradford Podcasts (2024)

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Buster Olney Is Back And Talking Cora, Counsell and Cubs 29:24

6h ago29:24

29:24

ESPN's Buster Olney returns to the podcast and this time he is joining Bradfo to talk about the Cubs and the wide-ranging impact their new manager Craig Counsell has had on contracts and the Cubs. The guys take a deep dive into how managers are viewed (and paid) while trying to see if Chicago might be able to slip into the elite of the elite of maj…

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BIB on the Go: Why Has Jackson Holliday Struggled So Much In MLB So Far? 9:01

1h ago9:01

9:01

Courtney Finnicum And Jonny Gomes discuss the reasons behind Jackson Holliday's struggles in Baltimore, going just 2-for-34 in 10 games at the big league level thus far 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/adchoi…

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BIB on the Go: Austin Hedges Relays His Uncomfortable Draft Story 6:53

1h ago6:53

6:53

All has worked out for Austin Hedges, who is coming off winning a World Series ring with the Rangers and now resides on the team with the best record in baseball, the Guardians. But Hedges' introduction to professional baseball was a bit uncomfortable, as he relayed to Bradfo. The catcher recounts how a potential celebratory Draft Day ended up with…

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Pitch And Moan: Will The Ump Show Ever End?!?! 32:58

36m ago32:58

32:58

The 2nd episode of Pitch And Moan is Here! Hosts Courtney Finnicum and Jonny Gomes rant about all the latest happenings around baseball including the Guardians hot start, Jackson Holliday's slow start, the Ump Show taking over the MLB, and the series they are looking forward to this weekend To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice…

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Cora In The Afternoon: Talking Brayan Bello And Masa Yoshida 11:19

1d ago11:19

11:19

Alex Cora meets with the Boston media to discuss the latest regarding Brayan Bello and Masataka Yoshida's health 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/adchoicesBy Audacy

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BIB on the Go: Ellen Adair Gives Her Theory Behind The Uptick In Injuries 13:57

23m ago13:57

13:57

Actor/baseball expert Ellen Adair, is back to make some pretty powerful cases. Ellen joins Bradfo to give a convincing argument when it comes what is the roots of the problem regarding this injury epidemic To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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The Great Ellen Adair Absolutely Sold Us On The Phillies 54:51

5h ago54:51

54:51

One of our favorites, actor/baseball expert Ellen Adair, is back to make some pretty powerful cases. Ellen joins Bradfo to not only give a convincing argument when it comes what is the roots of the problem regarding this injury epidemic, but she also does a masterful sales job on her Phillies. By the end of the podcast you are going to be absolutel…

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BIB on the Radio: An Injured Casas Is Being Replaced By... Bobby Dalbec?!?! 14:15

6m ago14:15

14:15

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 Triston Casas injury, his potential replacement, and the Red Sox starting rotation To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad cho…

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BIB on the Go: Rich Hill Gives His Take On The Reason Behind The Uptick In Arm Injuries 24:53

44m ago24:53

24:53

Rich Hill sits down with Bradfo and he doesn't hold back in his opinions on the problems MLB has with its injury epidemic, giving great detail as to how there might be some solutions. Always informative. Always entertaining. It's Rich Hill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy L…

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BIB Vault: Sitting Down With the Newest Oriole, Top Prospect Heston Kjerstad 11:12

33m ago11:12

11:12

The Orioles are calling up yet another Top 50 prospect. This time it's friend of the podcast Heston Kjerstad. With the promotion of Kjerstad - who absolutely tore up Triple-A in his first 21 games this season - it seems like a good time to surface the sit-down Bradfo had with the outfielder last September. The conversation will give you a better id…

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Rich Hill Has Opinions And He's Not Afraid To Share Them 52:43

10h ago52:43

52:43

Rich Hill is still an active player, planning on jumping back into the major leagues after coaching his son's young league teams for a few months. It's why his word carry so much weight. And that's the reason why this podcast is so powerful. Hill doesn't hold back in his opinions on the problems MLB has with it's baseball and it's injury epidemic, …

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BIB on the Go: Catching Up With Josh Lowe, A Standout From The 2016 Draft 9:05

1h ago9:05

9:05

Josh Lowe had his breakout big league season in 2023, but has been slowed this year due to an oblique injury. But the Rays outfielder is on the cusp of returning to Tampa Bay, having already hit a home run in his rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham. Bradfo caught up with Lowe to reflect on his path to being taken 13th overall. Of the first 13 pla…

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BIB on the Go: Power Ranking The Top 5 Offseason Acquisitions With Producer Evan 20:24

2d ago20:24

20:24

Even though we're not even out of April, it is a good time to reflect on who might have won the offseason with key acquisitions. And there is no better way to dive into the conversation than to have Producer Evan give his five-best offseason pickups, explaining the selections with Bradfo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices …

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It's Time To Look At The Best Offseason Acquisitions (And Talk To One Of Them) 38:32

1h ago38:32

38:32

Even though we're not even out of April, it is a good time to reflect on who might have won the offseason with key acquisitions. And there is no better way to dive into the conversation than to have Producer Evan give his five-best offseason pickups, explaining the selections with Bradfo. But even before we get to Evan's list, there is a great conv…

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BIB on the Go: The Excellence Of Guardians Manager Stephen Vogt 8:54

3d ago8:54

8:54

The Guardians have the best record in all of baseball, with new manager Stephen Vogt seemingly pushing all the right buttons. Bradfo sit down with both Cleveland president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti and Vogt, himself, to get a feel for how the replacement for Terry Francona was picked, and what he is all about when viewing young players…

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BIB Vault: Get To Know The Newest Red Sox, Magic Man Tyler Heineman 24:42

4d ago24:42

24:42

Tyler Heineman is back in the big leagues, being promoted by the Red Sox. It is the fifth organization he has experienced the major league life with. Heineman is known throughout baseball as being the best magician in the game - actually serving as Baseball Isn't Boring's official magician. But he is also an elite defensive catcher, as some of the …

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BIB on the Radio: Play Tessie Guys From Portland; Kenley Tackles Injury Epidemic 50:26

2d ago50:26

50:26

Bradfo is back on the radio with the Baseball Isn't Boring Show on WEEI and it is far from boring. The conversation begins with a boots-on-the-ground report from Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine from the 'Play Tessie' guys - Gordo and Sammy - who give the what's what when it comes to flannel shirts and top prospects. Bradfo also surfaces his talk w…

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The John Sterling Retirement Press Conference 24:49

19h ago24:49

24:49

Yankees Legendary Broadcaster John Sterling meets with the New York media to discuss his decision to retire, the timing of his retirement, and looks back at his illustrious career 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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How Ron Washington Helped Mold New Red Sox Second Baseman Vaughn Grissom 13:18

5h ago13:18

13:18

With Vaughn Grissom on the precipice of becoming the Red Sox' second baseman - having come over from the Braves in a trade for Chris Sale - Bradfo catches up with the 23-year-old to talk about his biggest influence. The name Ron Washington comes up a lot. Grissom explains how the current Angels manager helped mold him, while also taking a deep dive…

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BIB on the Go: Daniel Bard Takes On Pitchers' Injury Epidemic 25:25

1h ago25:25

25:25

There are few players in Major League Baseball who are more thoughtful than Daniel Bard, which is why his conversation with Bradfo on the epidemic of pitchers' injuries is so fascinating. Bard surfaces some of the possible reasons for the injuries, while taking a deep dive into each one of them. To listen to the entire Bard podcast, click here. To …

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BIB on the Go: What Baseball Player Can Have The Caitlin Clark Effect? Triston McKenzie Has Some Thoughts 7:42

4d ago7:42

7:42

Baseball is still in a battle to get the attention of a younger demographic, and players like Cleveland's Triston McKenzie are part of that solution. Bradfo reunited with McKenzie to get his take on what player in baseball might be able to have the same impact on newcomers to the sport as Caitlin Clark recently managed for women's basketball and th…

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Talking With Chris Antonetti, The Man Whose Team Has The Best Record In Baseball 29:54

2h ago29:54

29:54

It seemed like a great time to talk with Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti considering his team owns the best record in baseball. Bradfo and Chris discuss the plan that went behind constructing this version of the Guardians, and the tough decision that came with replacing Tito Francona. There is also that feeling of owning …

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

7d 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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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

8d 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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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

11d 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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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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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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The Bipolar Clock: Stabilize Mood By Resetting Your Body Clock | Dr. Holly Swartz | EP 40 🌓 38:58

10d ago38:58

38:58

Award-winning researcher ⁠Dr. Holly Swartz⁠ breaks down the "bipolar clock", and proposes a fresh approach to take charge of your bipolar symptoms by timing your light exposure, temperature, body position, eating, and social contact. Dr. Swartz also discusses the science behind social rhythm therapy (SRT) and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy…

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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

19d 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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