Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Few on the planet know what it is like to be the first overall pick in the Major League Baseball Draft. But Mickey Moniak does, which is why Bradfo made a point of sitting down with the Angels outfielder to get his unique perspective on life as a top selection. The No. 1 guy in the 2016 Draft goes into great detail with Bradfo regarding the trials, tribulations and lessons that led him to this point, which has seen Moniak now hit two home runs in as many days this week to continue his recent tear. Bradfo also catches up with Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck to talk about what it is like to face guys you idolized as a kid and know will be in Cooperstown one day. In other words, how hard is it to not geek out. 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

It's Coop, Gordo, and Sammy wrapping up the weekend series and picking apart the ever-evolving pitching staff. Corey Kluber might not be long for this rotation but can the Red Sox make use of or even salvage his departure if they have to cross that bridge? And if this team stays competitive through August, what might the infield alignment look like? 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

Xander Bogaerts went hitless in 11 at-bats, with his Padres losing two of three against the shortstop's old team, the Red Sox. But Bogaerts and his new club did come away with a win in the final meeting, beating Boston Sunday. After that last game, with Bogaerts saying his farewells to the Red Sox, Bradfo caught up with the former Sox star to reflect on his crazy few days. 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

After a slow start, Michael Wacha has emerged as one of the few bright spots for the struggling San Diego Padres. Bradfo catches up with the starter to talk about his evolution, his changeup and his view on what has become a pretty impressive 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

The Red Sox cap off their Mariners series with a more decisive win than the team up the street last night. With the Mid-Sox back in the fold the boys discuss a contingency plan for the day that every pitcher in this system is healthy again. Could Houck join Pivetta in the pen or do the Red Sox need to stick to the bridge-year mentality as the deadline and playoff races draw closer? 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 Greg Hill Show crew to discuss how we should be viewing this Red Sox team after its recent slide. There is also talk of Xander Bogaerts, Aaron Judge, mic'ing players, and, of course, Taylor Swift. 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

Wondering how Willson Contreras hatched his plan to lure Kenley Jansen into a pitch clock violation? Bradfo sits down with the Cardinals' catcher to hear his story and how the whole process came about. 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

When it comes to getting you ready for the Celtics' Game 7 against the Sixers, Bradfo turned to a couple of Red Sox players who know what's what in terms of the ins and outs of playing in such a make-or-break game. Justin Turner. Kenley Jansen. They are the duo you need to prep for the big 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

For the first time since April 6, 2021, James Paxton is pitching in a major league game. The big lefty makes his first start with the Red Sox after battling through Tommy John surgery and other ailments for the past three seasons. Bradfo sit down with Paxton to talk about his journey to this point and what it means to him. 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 finally get to see James Paxton pitch for the first time since 2021, but that means that roster spots are going to be needing to be moved around. The Who Says No gang is here to sift through the possible realignment between the bullpen and the starting rotation and how a certain pitcher right now is handling that. 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): The attention. The criticism. The tweets. The tickets. The journey. The perspective and stories coming from someone related to anyone in Major League Baseball is unique, which is something that Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse and his brother, T.J., have come to find out more which each passing day. The brothers join Bradfo to reflect on what it is like to live this life — revealing all the good, bad and unexpected. It is the first episode of new Baseball Isn't Boring segment "Relatively Speaking", and it's a good one. 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

Alex Cora sat down with the media prior to his team's series-opening game against the Braves to discuss the Red Sox plans going forward now that James Paxton is being integrated into the starting rotation. The manager also reflects on his current roster, along with the team's reaction to Masa Yoshida winning his most recent award. 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 Atlanta, mascots, Chaim Bloom credit, Masa Yoshida's resurgence, and, of course, the idea that the Red Sox might have actually found their ace in the form of Chris Sale. 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

This week's episode is pulling a 180 compared to the last few. Gordo is asking to revoke the 'Mid' in 'Mid Sox', Coop is apologizing to Chaim Bloom, and Rob is dropping some Bradfo-Bombs on what the Red Sox front office might be up to. The Red Sox are a top-10 team and the guys are now treating them as such. 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): Happy Friday from Fitzy and Hart. Boston has quite the start to the weekend with the Red Hot Red Sox taking their 6-game win streak to the Phillies. And right across from the parking lot where Charlie got beat up by the Phanatic, the Celtics will be taking on the Sixers' in Game 3 of their second-round matchup. 'Breaking Boston' is a new podcast from WEEI and Audacy Sports. Fifteen minutes, every weekday, on the biggest news from the best sports city in the world, plus clips from your favorite WEEI podcasts and shows. It’s your one-stop shop for everything Boston sports. Follow wherever you get your podcasts. 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

Connor Wong has become something else. He lead all major league players in Defensive WAR, while totaling the fourth-best OPS of any catcher in baseball, tied with Adley Rutschman. It was time Bradfo sat down with Wong to figure out how this all came about. 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): Well, it has finally come time to dedicate a full episode to Boston's rag-tag baseball team. The very same organization that was booed at Winter Weekend is now a Wild Card contender (disclaimer: it's still May) and it couldn't have come at a better time for the Red Sox to grasp local attention. Fitzy and Hart are here to break down what has become the most shocking part of this season. 'Breaking Boston' is a new podcast from WEEI and Audacy Sports. Fifteen minutes, every weekday, on the biggest news from the best sports city in the world, plus clips from your favorite WEEI podcasts and shows. It’s your one-stop shop for everything Boston sports. Follow wherever you get your podcasts. 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 Copp are holding down the fort on a mid-week Who Says No ahead of the crux of this Blue Jays Red Sox series. Tonight Alek Manoah will finally square off against Verdugo but we're a bit more concerned with what this pitching staff will be needing to look like in June. Which guys will still be in the starting rotation, and who will be bumped to the pen... or even worse? 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 once again joins the Greg Hill Show crew, this time to supply the only bit of sports optimism that can be found in New England these days - looking at the surging Red Sox and what has become their breakout star Alex Verdugo. 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

Ever wonder why Triston Casas was having conversations with the home plate umpires so much even after balls were called? We have answers. Bradfo sits down with the Red Sox' first baseman, who explains his unique approach toward verbalizing each pitch that he doesn't swing at. It's a routine that initially rankled some umpires, but now Casas makes sure everyone is on the same page. 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 entire Who Says No gang is back together once again and not much has changed with the puttering around .500 Red Sox. A look ahead at the deadline has the group split on what Chaim Bloom should be doing with the organization. Gordo leads the charge on the fact that the team just can't stand idle even if they aren't in playoff contention, but last year's deadline dilemma has some of the other guys unsure of what the front office is willing to do in that situation. 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): The lessons keep on coming. Just ask rookies Grayson Rodriguez (Baltimore) and Triston Casas (Boston). Bradfo catches up with the two first-rounders from the 2018 MLB Draft to ask them what they would tell their younger selves, whether it be as an 18-year-old heading into pro ball or a major league newbie. Both players offer the kind of unique insight that only players in their position — and their relatively young age — can offer. 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 pops back in with the Greg Hill Show crew to pick through the uneasiness that has come with Chris Sale's 2023 season. Bradfo also breaks down what to make of these Red Sox at this point, while wondering whose sweatshirt Jackson is going to steal next. 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 head into Baltimore riding the momentum from a third straight series win, the latest coming courtesy Masa Yoshida's breakout performance (2 homers in one inning) against the Brewers. Now the Sox turn to Chris Sale to try and shut down the red-hot O's, with Sale taking the mound. Bradfo catches up with Sale to talk about how he rediscovered the old Chris Sale and how he plans on keeping that image going forward. 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's nothing wrong with being average! At least that's what the mothers of the 'Who Says No' lads told them growing up. The Red Sox capped off a week of wins in the positive against teams that aren't messing around with their rosters, and after a disappointing episode last week, plenty of positive signs are going around the Red Sox clubhouse. The guys break down the newest trend for the starting rotation and whether or not a 6th time through will give fans a better look at who these arms are. Additionally, is it finally time to extend Verdugo? 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 calling up Enmanuel Valdez. Fortunately, he is no stranger to Bradfo. We caught up with the infielder to talk about why he always wanted to be a Red Sox, while also touching base with Red Sox assistant GM Eddie Romero to discuss the team's initial pursuit of Valdez. 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 joined the Greg Hill Show to offer his perspective on the roller coaster Red Sox, while diving into the realities that come with tying Shohei Ohtani and the Sox together. The crew also have a chat about why some celebrities are hesitant to let their guard down, even for the great game 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

David Robertson. Benji Gil. Shawn Spradling. They all have unique perspectives on how we should be looking at the impact of the World Baseball Classic now that we're a month out from the tournament. Bradfo catches up with the Team USA closer, the manager of Team Mexico and the host of 'WBC Central' to discuss what has been an out-of-the-ordinary start tot the young 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's a great time to catch up with Andrew Miller. The recently-retired pitcher, former MLBPA player rep and member of the 2013 Red Sox offers unique perspectives on a few notable items. He had a front row seat for the impact David Ortiz's speech had on the community after the Boston Marathon bombing, along with everything that team did all the way through winning the World Series. He also was in the middle of negotiations for the years leading up to these current rule changes. One of the smartest players to play brings his insight to the podcast. And if that wasn't enough, we also hear from two former players - Brock Holt and Ryan Dempster - who are spending Monday running 26.2 miles. And to cap things off, one of the game's greatest ambassadors Brett Phillips pops by the Baseball Isn't Boring studios. 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 2013 Boston Red Sox returned to Fenway Park, which included the reappearance of former manager John Farrell. For the first time since leaving his post as manager of the Red Sox, Farrell conducted a session with the media to reflect on the magical run that his team ran through 10 years ago. 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

In a wild hour, Bradfo and Coop talk the state of the Red Sox, remembrances of the 2013 team and even some Michael Strahm beer controversy. But along the way they are joined by back-to-back notable guests - former MLB star pitcher Jake Peavy and current Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen. Peavy reflects on the 10-year anniversary of his title team and the Marathon bombing, while Jansen accepts the task of becoming the Bradfo Sho's NBA postseason correspondent. 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 in with the Who Says No crew - Coop, Sammy and Gordo - to reflect on the disastrous four-game series in Tropicana Field, trying to come to grips with what has become the Red Sox. The guys also have a spirited debate about beer while also revealing which member of the 2013 Sox team they hope make an appearance. 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): For the second time this season, Bradfo sits down with Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts. This time the two chop it up just before Bogaerts hit his fourth homer of the season. This conversation is centered around how different Bogaerts currently feels, living life with an 11-year contract, compared to a year ago when he was dealing with the sting of the Red Sox' initial contract offer. Bogaerts talks about how difficult last season was, his conversations with Rafael Devers and whether or not he is the best he has ever been. Bradfo finishes off the podcast with a quick catch-up with another Padre with a long-term contract, Jake Cronenworth. 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

Now wearing a San Diego Padres uniform, former Red Sox pitcher Michael Wacha talked to Bradfo about his uneven offseason, the Red Sox' interest and his view of Xander Bogaerts as his Padre teammate. 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 darkest days of the season might already be here in Boston. The Red Sox capped off Sunday with a win for the series sweep against the Detroit Tigers. However, the Red Sox lost the hottest bat in the American League, Adam Duvall. The league leader in OPS went down in Sunday's game injuring his wrist on a diving attempt in Centerfield. Now, the Who Says No boys are deep in the Situation Room strategizing a lineup contingency plan that could make up for the loss of offensive production. 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 joined in studio by half the 'Who Says No?' crew - Coop and Gordo - to talk about all things Red Sox, including how awesome the anticipation is for the Red Sox' early May series against the Blue Jays will be after the recent Alex Verdugo/Alek Manoah feud. There is also some great Shohei Ohtani talk. It was the best baseball conversation of the entire 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

The Red Sox have wrapped their first week of baseball in the red as they drop three straight to the Pirates on a sweep after taking their first opening series win since 2018 against the Baltimore Orioles. Pitching has been the biggest area of concern, but what aspects of this staff needs to be targeted to start collecting wins? The Who Says No' boys - Coop, Sammy, and Gordo - are on the case and are here to stem any growing concerns about this season and its direction. 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 recaps the past day of baseball in Boston and around the league. 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

Adley Rutschman. Gunnar Henderson. Triston Casas. KeBryan Hayes. All have lived the life of a top prospect in baseball, and all have now sat down with Bradfo to talk about such an existence. It's a lot in life that is unique to all of sports, with each path a little bit different. Considering the buzz around each player, it's another timely episode of Baseball Isn't Boring. 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 debate whether not the Fenway Park fan should have given up the baseball hit by Masa Yoshida for the outfielder's first career home run. The conversation also turns to Chris Sale, the pitch clock and whipped cream. 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

It's the Who Says No Boys giving you the very best Opening Day episode on what to expect out of the 2023 season. Sammy, Pat, Gordo, and Coop run through some of their predictions for the year ahead of game 1 of 162. Takes from win totals to 'who will play more games, Chris Sale or Trevor Story?' However, there's an added twist to bring in some competition amongst the lads. So, pop this on before 2pm Thursday, or catch up during the off day and get all your thoughts in order before heading to Fenway 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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): We have gone through the offseason. We have gone through the WBC. We have gone through spring training. And now we have the games that actual count in the 2023 season. So, what are the GMs who actually put these teams together thinking at this moment, just moments before their visions become realities? Host Rob Bradford sat down with Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom to talk about just that. It's the perfect conversation heading into what all these executives are hoping is a near-perfect 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

Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is full of surprises, but perhaps his approach to serving as a designated hitter might be his most unique foray, yet. Casas says he is ready to implement a whole new way of getting ready for DH at-bats when the regular season, a practice he already broke out. 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

In his final morning media session of spring training, Alex Cora offered a look into his motivation for the 2023 season and how the offseason has given him a new perspective. 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

Chris Sale made his last spring training start Sunday, punctuating what has to be considered a successful ramp up for the 2023 for the lefty. Bradfo catches up with Sale after his appearance, with the starter breaking down both the game and the last month as he heads into his start against the Orioles. 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

Ale Cora offered updates for his team, including the news that Zack Kelly has made the team and how Triston Casas reacted to the news he would be on the Opening Day roster. Cora also goes into great detail about how he views the importance of getting off to good starts. 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

It's another edition of Who Says No! Gordo and Coop break down some of the Red Sox storylines coming out of camp within the last week in addition to recapping Gordo's trip to the WBC. With it being a week out from Opening Day, the Red Sox still have a lot of decisions to make regarding the 40-man and that means a few of Chaim Blooms' "Diamonds in the Rough" are going to have to be dumped from their wash pans. The question is, who from Spring Training is safe from getting clipped? 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): Kenley Jansen can speak on a lot of things. That's what happens when you turn in the kind of potentially-Hall of Fame-worthy career he has. And one of the things the Red Sox closer can wax poetic about with anybody is basketball. Players. Teams. You name it. It's why Bradfo sat down with Jansen and MLB.com's Ian Browne to talk hoops and what baseball might be able to learn from that game and fan base. There is also some rule changes talk. We're talking hoops with Kenley! 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): Was Japan's win over Team USA in the finals of the WBC the greatest game of all-time? That's a tough one. But a strong case could be made that this showdown - that ended with perhaps the two best baseball players in the world, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, facing off with each other - was one of the most impactful games for this sport. Bradfo makes that case, with WBC expert Shawn Spradling weighing in from Miami. And to top it off, we had one of the many voices of players who were forever impacted by their WBC experience - Red Sox pitching prospect Rio Gomez - offer a powerful perspective. What a ride! 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

Noah Song has had quite a journey since leaving the Naval Academy, going from Red Sox draftee, to top prospect, to Naval aviator, to Rule 5 mystery man with the Philadelphia Phillies. Song sits down with Bradfo to explain what has happened along this path to a major league clubhouse, while also giving his review of "Top Gun: Maverick". 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