BIB Vault: What It's Like To Be An Umpire On The Biggest Stage, The World Series

As the Dodgers and Blue Jays head into Game 3 of the World Series, LA manager Dave Roberts and his go-to guy on the mound and at the plate Shohei Ohtani met with the media at Dodger Stadium. They talked about travel nightmares, chants, and, of course, mindsets going into these three games in Los Angeles. 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

Alonso Sarinana is back with another edition of West Coast Bias and he is joined by Longtime MLB Reliever Joe Beimel to discuss the first two games of the World Series and look ahead to the rest of the series. They break down who stood out, the under-the-radar storylines, which matchups favor both teams, their series predictions, and 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

Your favorite baseball duo is back as Rich Hill returns to the pod with Bradfo to discuss his future on the mound, his biggest takeaways from the first 2 World Series games, and tales from his memorabilia room along the way 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

Bradfo is reunited with a BIB favorite, Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech, this time talking about a very unique subject: What is it like supporting your team in the World Series with no shot at participating? The injured Kopech opens up about life watching from the dugout throughout this postseason run and what that feels like for a player like himself. There is also the revelation that Kopech and team physical therapist Johnathan Erb might have predicted Ohtani's three-home run/six shutout inning game. 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

Back-to-back complete games in the postseason. That's what Yoshinobu Yamamoto has now done after shutting down the Blue Jays in Game 2 of the World Series. Bradfo was boots on the ground at Rogers Centre and brings you observations, reactions, and analysis from the historic start by Yoshinobu. And, to top it all off, we're supplying the conversations with both Freddie Freeman and Clayton Kershaw, who both offer next-level insight into their teammate's clutch Game 2 start. 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

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spent some time down on Rogers Centre's field before Game 2 of the World Series, answering questions from the media regarding the prospects of having a lockout following the 2026 season, and the problems that keep arising regarding gambling and the sport. 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

Before Game 1 of the World Series, MLBPA chief Tony Clark met with the media to discuss some significant issues involving today's game, including the ongoing issues with gambling in the game, negotiations with commissioner Rob Manfred, and why more teams can be better than they are. 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

The Blue Jays' rout of the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series opened some eyes. Maybe Toronto can actually win this thing. If there is a path to a title, the Jays offered a glimpse of it thanks to a unique offensive approach and proven resiliency. Bradfo caught up with three great guys to talk about the dynamic after the Toronto win - Myles Straw, Chris Bassitt and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. 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

Before Game 1 of the World Series, Toronto GM Ross Atkins met with the media at Rogers Centre to answer questions about how this Blue Jays team has been built and his emotions heading into the showdown with the Dodgers. 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

Mookie Betts has experienced a complicated season, ending with offensive numbers that weren't up to his usual standards. But, between how strong he has finished at the plate and the memorable switch he has made to a new position (shortstop), it is a campaign that should be remembered. So, how will Mookie remember it? He opened up to Bradfo at World Series Media Day about how he views it. 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