Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

It's an episode full of tricks and treats as the guys record Halloween Night for a weekly update on Red Sox Nation. Sammy and Pat weigh in on whether or not fans will look at the next championship as a Bloom team or Breslow construction, and Gordo gives the 'end-all-be-all' answer for the Red Sox all-time Postseason Starter. 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

Late Tuesday night, as the Arizona Diamondbacks worked their way to the World Series another organization was making plans to get themselves their next season. Alex Speier of the Boston Glove along with Mike Silverman started updating Red Sox Nation on the deal that would make former 2013 World Series Champion, Craig Breslow, the now Chief Baseball Officer of the very team he earned that ring with; The Boston Red Sox. Gordo and Coop break out an emergency podcast to check the temperature of Red Sox nation after the move John Henry and Co. hopes brings them back to the pinnacle of baseball. 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

Yes, this is still a Red Sox podcast but sometimes we like to show how versatile we are. That's why Coop, Bradfo, Gordo, Pat, and Sammy are talking the X's and O's of the Patriots' Week 7 victory over division rival Buffalo Bills with Red Sox pitcher Brennan Bernardino. The guys also recap the past week of GM rumors and what seems to be the likely path for Boston as they figure out who's moving into Jersey Street to make decisions on behalf of John Henry and Fenway Sports Group. 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

Believe it or not, Sammy found a way to make this statement true. We give you a definitive list of Boston superfans still playing ball in October even though Fenway won't be hosting any postseason games. 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

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Craig Breslow, yes that very Craig from the 2013 World Champ Boston Red Sox, is the bell of the ball in the search for a new GM and President of Baseball operations down on Jersey Street. Fitzy and Hart, joined by Coop, break down what the current rumors indicate as the Red Sox search for a new captain to take the helm of the ship. 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 Red Sox search for their next head of baseball operations is getting interesting, with another potential candidate - now former Marlins GM Kim Ng - seemingly entering the conversation. Bradfo discusses the case for Ng, while also surfacing the report that Twins GM Thad Levine is emerging as a highly thought of option. Who doesn't like a nice midday front office search update? 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

Coop, Sammy, Pat, and Gordo react to Sean McAdam's article on reports that John Henry and the Red Sox front office aren't even considering spending big on Shohei 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 'Who Says No' guys are back at it recapping a full day of breaking news as the Red Sox decided to go revitalization of the organization with a mass firing of coaching staff Monday afternoon. Coop, Gordo, Pat, and Sammy discuss what these changes could signify and how the Red Sox even got to this position where they need to let go of tenured staff. 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

...10 years ago that is. Coop continues his 10-year look back on the Boston Red Sox 2013 World Series. On this morning in 2013 Boston woke up to the news they'd clinched the ALDS over the Rays in 4 games, but it was the style in which they did so that gave the Fenway Faithful a glimmer of hope as they would face off with maybe the toughest battle of that championship run. 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 Divisional Series kicked off with a day of offensives by the underdogs. Coop gives you a quick recap on all the Game 1 results and dives into what was a letdown of a potential clinging game in the 2013 ALDS. 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

Wake up with a fresh cup of Coffee and a quick need-to-know in the Red Sox world from Coop. 10 years ago today, the Red Sox were getting ready for game 3 of the 2013 ALDS after a convincing set of performances in Games 1 & 2. 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

From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): On this week's episode of Into The Archives, we revisit Bret Boone's conversation with Tim Wakefield from a year ago. Our thoughts are with Tim and his family, RIP Wake. 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

Producer Evan and Bradfo get you ready for the next round of postseason games, which includes, of course, the Phillies against the Braves. The guys pick their winners in the four series, while analyzing if Jonathan Papelbon will be making $150,000 from his wager on Philadelphia to win the whole thing. We also have a contest! 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 Who Says No guys wrap up the year by handing out some awards for this year's 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yup, they're having that conversation. Coop, Gordo, and Sammy are discussing the quote from Red Sox Manager, Alex Cora, about his nominee for the 2024 Opening Day Starter. Was it justified anger by the masses? Or, is there perfect logic in what Cora is putting out there? The guys also dive into Edward Rodriquez supposedly opting out of his contract with the Tigers and whether Boston would welcome him home. 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo catches up with Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen to discuss what makes Mookie Betts so special. To listen to the full interview with Jansen, click here. 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 joins the morning show to discuss why Theo won't take the Red Sox GM position, but who out there just may... 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

With the news of Chaim Bloom's departure - and a sweep at the hands of the Blue Jays in Toronto - the Red Sox are left to planning for the offseason and 2024. That's where the Who Says No guys come in. Bradfo is joined by Sammy, Gordo and Coop to pick through the vibes heading into the final two weeks of the season and predictions for what will happened once it ends. 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

There was big news Thursday when the Red Sox decided to move on from their Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom. When big news breaks, Baseball Isn't Boring is on it. Bradfo summons the Who Says No guys - Gordo, Sammy and Coop - to take a deep dive into everything involving the Bloom departure. It's the best way to get your head around the latest front office bombshell. 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Chaim Bloom has officially been fired by the Red Sox, so we bring you the press conference where Red Sox President Sam Kennedy addresses the firing and what the Red Sox will look for in their next Head of Baseball Operations. 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 Season is coming to a spiraling finish as the Sox drop a three-game series to the Birds from Baltimore and slip farther away from the postseason. The gang decides to be optimists as Bradfo leads the charge on what to look forward to as Red Sox fans cling to the remaining baseball games in 2023. 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

With baseball buzzing about the promotion of Arizona shortstop Jordan Lawlar, attention has turned to the shortstop picked two spots in front of him during the 2021 MLB Draft, top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer. Bradfo sat down with Mayer on the first day of the former No. 4 overall pick's rehab stint, having shut down his season due to a shoulder injury. Mayer goes into detail about how his injury came about, the inspiration he drew from a recent trip to Fenway Park, and how he views his future. For those who want to know what's what with one of baseball's most anticipated young shortstops, this is the podcast for you. 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

Sept. 4, 2022. It was the day Triston Casas made his major league debut, playing for the Red Sox at Fenway Park against the Rangers. Exactly one year later, Casas has had quite a journey, one that allowed him to celebrate his one year in the big leagues with a game-changing three-run homer and RBI single. Casas joined Bradfo to reflect on how things have changed over the last year and the advice he would give players just starting their big league path. 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): As Christian Arroyo told Bradfo on this latest podcast, rarely do you find a major league baseball player with a linear career path. Arroyo, the former first-round pick who started 2023 as the Red Sox' starting second baseman, is perfect proof of that. The 28-year-old sits down to offer an honest discussion about his struggles, both on the field and with his mental health throughout a season that has led him to Triple-A Worcester. It is a powerful conversation that should offer insight into the kind of challenges that keep on coming for many ballplayers. 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 Red Sox get swept by the Astros and it might be time to get the epithet ready. Gordo and Coop are breaking down Boston's breakdown and what the future might look like for this team. 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 much-anticipated debut of Ceddanne Rafaela finally arrived, and we bring you behind the scenes to hear the outfielder's introductory press conference. Spoiler: There are a lot of smiles. 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 recapping a weird weekend at Fenway Park, where fans saw Mookie welcomed back and hordes of Dodger fans take over America's Most Beloved Ballpark. Coop and Sammy join Rob in breaking down what the 2-1 series loss to the NL West Powerhouse means for the Sox and what to look for as they welcome another juggernaut in the Astros. 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

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Fitzy and Andy Hart are addressing the elephant in the room...Mookie Betts leaving the Red Sox. As he makes his first return to Boston, plenty of unanswered narratives are now being dug up. 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

Rob went on the morning show to discuss the state of the Sox after dropping their first game since sweeping the Yankees over the weekend. 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 Red Sox are still in it. The Yankees? Not so much. With the adrenaline still pumping from the Red Sox' sweep in the Bronx, Bradfo, Sammy and Gordo get together to give the what's what when it comes to all things Boston baseball. There is the good. There is the uncomfortable. And there are plenty of great stories, including the epic tale of how Manny Ramirez made Gordo fall in love with baseball. Also, Bradfo finally got to show Bill Murray the selfie the two took 30 years ago. It's a glorious time to be alive and talking the great game of baseball ... and some other stuff, as well. 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 Red Sox drop another series against a team with a below .500 record as the Washington Nationals thump Boston's pitching staff. Sammy, Coop, and Gordo recap what went down in the Nation's capital and how it will effect the team moving forward as they push for a post-season bid still sitting 4 games out of a Wild Card slot. 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

On May 12th, the Red Sox executed what was thought to be a minor move, purchasing infielder Pablo Reyes from the A's. Reyes wasn't even in the majors, having spent all of 2023 to that point in Triple-A. But seemingly out of nowhere, Reyes has become a very important piece of the Red Sox' puzzle. In his sit-down with Chaim Bloom, Bradfo gets the story behind the story when it comes to the Reyes deal. To listen to the entire Bloom conversation, click here. 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Josh Winckowski has become one of the best relievers in baseball this season, currently having thrown the second-most innings of any relief pitcher while managing a 2.81 ERA. He also just threw the hardest pitch of his life. So, how is this happening? There are a few reasons, including one brought to light by teammate Chris Murphy: cereal. We get to the bottom of it in this BIB on the Go. 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 goes toe-to-toe with Chris Curtis on the Greg Hill Show about the current atmosphere at Fenway Park and in the clubhouse. After this last week of Red Sox baseball, things seem to be trending in the right direction for the Sox... but will it be enough to actually punch a ticket to the post-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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordo, Sammy and Bradfo get together to reflect on where they have gone wrong in assessing this Red Sox team, offering apologies to some they doubted while watching this club still stay postseason viable. Joining in on the fun from Los Angeles was Coop, who offers his own mea culpa to Ryan Brasier after watching him dominate in-person. The crew also gets the bottom of such items as Kenley Jansen's mic drop, Will Flemming's perfect muay thai fighting partner and the 'Sweet Caroline' controversy. 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

Segment: Sammy and Gordo discussed what to expect out of this team going forward and possibly into next 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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordo and Sammy recap the Red Sox 3-1 series win over Kansas City that despite coming out in the positive, still leaves a funny taste in the mouth of Red Sox fans. Additionally the two preview the upcoming series with Detroit that has the pitcher formerly known as an 'Ace' returning to the bump on Friday. Finally, it's time to truly compare the 2022 Sox to the '23 Sox after days of Twitter likening the two on account of Chaim Bloom. 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

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): It turns out you can judge a book by its cover. The Red Sox are continuing to tread water despite being last in the AL East, but with Trevor Story's return falling flat Andy Hart and producer Coop Leonard say it looks like the critics in Spring Training and the offseason were all right. 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

Former Yankee, Marlin and Red Sox Mike Lowell knows a little something about big league clubhouses and teams before and after a Trade Deadline, having seen the impact of deals and non-deals during his 13-year career. Lowell joins Bradfo to discuss some of his experiences, including the 2003 acquisition of Paul Lo Duca, Eric Gagne going to the Red Sox in 2007 and the chaos that circulated the Red Sox in 2008 thanks to Manny Ramirez. Lowell also offers his own story of not accepting a trade in the final months of the season, turning down a deal that would have sent him to the Yankees. Lowell's always great, and this is no exception. 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 guys - Bradfo, Sammy, Gordo and Coop - assemble to reflect on the Red Sox' Trade Deadline and Chaim Bloom's proclamation that his team is an underdog heading into the final two months. The group makes the case for the Red Sox actually making a run, pointing out what needs to go right while also allowing Sammy to make a spot-on Godzilla comp. It's an important conversation that will be worth the time heading into the big Blue Jays series. 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

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): It's now been back-to-back years where Red Sox general manager Chaim Bloom has stood pat and watched the deadline go by without making a major move. The Red Sox are underdogs according to Chaim, but he refuses to back them up. Fitzy and Andy Hart launch into an assault on the man at the helm of the most storied franchise in sports. 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 takes to the airwaves to offer updates on the Red Sox' Trade Deadline plans while picking through exactly where this team has found itself leading into 6 p.m. Tuesday. 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

Brennan Bernardino has become of the best feel-good stories of the season - both with the Red Sox and in Major League Baseball. It's why the reliever's appearance on the podcast with Bradfo, Gordo and Sammy is so well-timed. In his very first podcast appearance, the 31-year-old reliever offers details of his unbelievable journey - which includes some of the most disgusting jobs anyone could imagine. He also explains how and why he has been able to land with this current success. It's a fascinating story about a fascinating guy who just executed a fascinating podcast. 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

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale was afforded the opportunity to take a trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame last week, offering the pitcher a new perspective on both the iconic museum and his current lot in life. 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

Red Sox pitcher Chris Martin has lived the Trade Deadline in many ways, not only being dealt twice at the Deadline but living on teams that either did or didn't get reinforcements heading into the final months of the season. Martin sits down with Bradfo to reflect on the deals he has been in, along with explaining how a little can go a long way in regards to teams getting Deadline help. 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 jumps on with the Greg Hill Show crew to talk about the state of the Red Sox, the looming Trade Deadline, our perception of Chaim Bloom and the realistic chance that Shohei Ohtani might find his way to Boston. 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

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Adley Rutschman is looking around the league proclaiming "We're all looking for the guy who did this" as catchers reclaim their national prominence after the performance he put on at the Home Run Derby. Fitzy and Hart gush over the new candidate for face of the league, and how his character and style of play can help pave the way for the Red Sox new first round draft pick Kyle Teel. 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 are already snatching up titles in the American League East as Vladdy Jr. takes home the Derby Trophy, but that's not what the Red Sox are playing for. 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

'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Fitzy and the Fenway Faithful are just as baffled as you are with the outcome of the Rangers series for the Red Sox. A team that just constantly seems like it's on the ropes turned in a dominant performance and a series win over one of the AL's top teams. But as the Trade Deadline looms, Fitzy and Coop butt heads over what Chaim Bloom and Co. should do. 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 narrative with the Red Sox has changed once again, this time thanks to the series sweep of the Blue Jays. Bradfo, Gordo and Sammy are at the ready to adjust with the times and break down what's what when it comes to these slightly-better-than-.500 (for now) Red Sox. There is also some spirited debate when it comes to how the Red Sox can get Dylan Cease, or if they should even be trying. It's a great way to start your Red Sox week. 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