Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Bradfo Sho minor league correspondent Alex Binelas - who just finished his first full professional season, playing for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs - joins Bradfo and Coop to defend his fantasy football acumen, go into great detail about a change he made and offer the what's what when it comes to the pitch clock that is coming to big league baseball. There is also some more good trash talk regarding his highly-anticipated race with Marcelo Mayer. 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 season coming to an end, there are a few questions that need to be answered when it comes to Xander Bogaerts. Does he consider this his best year? How challenging has this season been both physically and mentally? What are his thoughts about chasing the batting title? And, of course, where does he stand when it comes to his contract status? Bogaerts gives a lot of answers in a short period of time. 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 helps allow for a pause in the chaos of the 2022 Red Sox season to offer a glimpse of what might be better times ahead, talking with minor-league award-winners Niko Kavadas and Ceddanne Rafaela at Fenway Park. Kavadas is the slugger who is a real-life 'Rudy' - growing up 15 minutes from Notre Dame - and the best avenue for offering if minor-league correspondent Alex Binelas can actually play fantasy football. Rafaela returns to the Sho having turned in probably the most notable season of any Sox minor-leaguer. It's a glimpse into some optimism. 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 about if the Red Sox will take the same approach with Rafael Devers as they did with Mookie Betts? Well, Chaim Bloom has your answer. Bradfo asked the question of Bloom and the Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer offered a detailed explanation of how the team is approaching what figures to be a pretty big deal. It's an important conversation. 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

While in New York for the first game of the last Red Sox-Yankees series of the year, Story was placed back on the IL. We caught up with him in the clubhouse to get some of his thoughts on his latest hurdle in the 2022 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

It seems like a good time to talk about Aaron Judge and the Red Sox, so that's exactly what Bradfo did when joining the Greg Hill Show. We talked Judge, Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and weddings. 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

Within the hour-long podcast with Bradfo sitting down with Chaim Bloom, there were some pretty telling comments from the Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer. One of the exchanges that stood out was Bloom's explanation of how he currently views Xander Bogaerts, and the worth of everything the shortstop delivers off the field. Bloom gets into the narrative how if he does or doesn't value the ability to play in Boston, while also explaining why the team might be searching for somebody who can hit some more home runs. 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 Chaim Bloom's world, there is a lot going on. A lot of questions are being asked. A lot of answers to be given. It is the perfect time for Bradfo to sit down with the Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer to allow for some honest explanations to some very pointed topics. It starts with Chaim asking Bradfo a tough question, and continues for the next 40 minutes with the pair dissecting all the important issues surrounding the Red Sox. Kevin Plawecki. Clubhouse culture. Rafael Devers. Xander Bogaerts. Alex Cora. They are all some of the topics discussed in an important conversation. 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

Tommy Pham's Red Sox career might end up being just two months, but he has left a positive impression since coming over at the trade deadline. His play. His intensity. And his quotes about fantasy football. Bradfo offers his appreciation for the outfielder - along with fellow newcomer Reese McGuire - while also joining Joe Castiglione in a conversation with Pham. 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

Kevin Plawecki is gone and Bradfo has some thoughts ... and some interviews. He breaks down the problems that came with making the decision to move on from the backup catcher, what it means to the Red Sox both in the present and future. He also talks to Nathan Eovaldi, who offers some pointed perspective on the move, along with Eric Hosmer, who explains the value of clubhouse leadership. It's the best way to digest the season's most unexpected roster move. 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 catches up with Trevor Story to get the what's what when it comes to his right elbow. It is a body part that came under major scrutiny when the infielder signed with the Red Sox due to issues he had in 2021. But on the podcast, Story explains exactly what happened with his elbow, and where he is at now with the throwing arm. We don't just guess at the Bradfo Sho, we get real answers. Story gave us some real answers. 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 and Coop sit down with Red Sox relief pitcher Zack Kelly for a lengthy conversation on fights, pitching, hockey, dunking and life in the big leagues. But the most pointed part of the talk came at the end with Kelly - who spent the majority of the year in the minor leagues - offering a pointed opinion on why he is not a fan of the upcoming MLB rule changes. We use that salvo for another Bradfo Sho 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

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Zack Kelly came way from his podcast with Bradfo and Coop with a promise that they would deliver a 'Zack Kelly Fight Club' t-shirt, but only after Kelly documented every scrap he has ever been in while analyzing the memorable moments of Joe Kelly. Kelly discusses his athletic achievements - declaring he could dunk in warm-ups - while pleading for a call from Zdeno Chara. The reliever punctuates the very entertaining podcast with some very pointed views on the new MLB rule changes. 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 and Courtney is joined by former Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams - who also played professional baseball for four years in the Phillies system - to talk about how he views where the cannabis conversation has been and where it is going in both football and baseball. Ricky also looks back at his baseball career and weighs in on the baseball vs. football discussion while revealing he almost returned to baseball early on in his NFL 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.com/adchoices

Bradfo, Coop and Courtney take on the topic that is on every baseball fan's mind these days: How do we get people to turn away from football and still relish our great game. The trio takes a deep dive into why football has such a stranglehold on America's sports attention span, while making case that baseball is a better in-person experience (in large part because the $25 margaritas). We also give more details on contributions to the 'Make It Happen Foundation' which may or may not keep Xander Bogaerts in 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

Bradfo and Coop digest a very telling postgame interview Xander Bogaerts conducted with Will Flemming and Joe Castiglione after the Red Sox' most recent win. Bogaerts is very revealing in talking about how he is approaching these last weeks of the 2022 season. It should make anyone who listens clamor to keep the shortstop, more than ever. The guys also power rank the trash-talking in the Bradfo Sho Fantasy Football League (with Jonathan Papelbon near the top of the list.) 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 and Steve Perrault are joined by Red Sox coach Mike Brenly, who has a unique perspective on perhaps the most memorable first pitch in baseball history - when President George Bush stood on the Yankee Stadium mound just weeks after the 9/11 tragedy to toss the first pitch for the World Series tilt between the Yankees and Diamondbacks. Brenly was just 14 years old when finding himself in the middle of the scene thanks to his dad, Bob, being the manager of the Diamondbacks. It is important conversation and worth another listen. 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 over the Red Sox Network Pregame Show once again, this time chopping it up with Will Flemming about the vibe around the clubhouse when it comes to the new rule changes and how many Italian restaurants he can go to with Joe Castiglione in one season. But most interesting was the interview conducted by Flemming with Red Sox pitching coach Dave Bush regarding the evolution of rookie pitcher Brayan Bello. It's worth a listen. 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 Matt Strahm is not happy with the Major League Baseball rule changes. That is very, very clear when listening to Strahm talk with Bradfo about the problem with MLB implementing the pitch clock and shifts. You aren't going to find more pointed comments from an active player, and it's all right here on the Sho. 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 continues to do Mookie Betts things, all the while wearing a Dodgers uniform and not one belonging to the Red Sox. He also is having late-night hang-out sessions with celebrities, while seemingly having the time of his life during mic'd up sessions in games. So, what exactly is Mookie's existence in LA like? Bradfo and Coop turn to Blake Harris of the 'Inside the Ravine' podcast to tell us what's what when it came to the future Hall of Famer who got away. (We also discuss a few other familiar faces wearing Dodger Blue along the way.) Did the Red Sox ask for enough in the Mookie trade? (11:15); 2. The difference in David Price perception (13:30); Betts is headed to the Hall of Fame (21:15); Craig Kimbrel has been transformed into the Ice Princess (24:15). 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

J.D. Martinez's time with the Red Sox might be coming to an end, which is why it was a good time for Bradfo to catch up with the Red Sox designated hitter to talk about what might be, what has been and what is. The two discuss J.D.'s unique plan going forward, while reflecting on what has been a sometimes-challenging 2022 season. Martinez also reflects on what happened at the trade deadline, and how he fully expected to be changing teams. It's a Sho you aren't going to want to miss. 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

Kiké Hernandez has a new one-year, $10 million extension with the Red Sox. How did it come about? What does it mean for the outfielder? How will this shape the 2023 Red Sox? Would Hernandez play in the WBC on one leg? All those questions are answered in the sit-down with the media after the deal became official. Bradfo is on the scene. 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

Jordan, the White Sox fan from Orlando who decided to go to the Rays game Tuesday night, is famous. He caught Triston Casas' first-ever big league home run ball. Bradfo is on the scene to talk to the 23-year-old, who takes us through all that happened before, during and after the homer. It's a historic podcast you aren't going to want to miss. 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 was a perfectly-timed interview with Kiké Hernandez, with Bradfo sitting down with the outfielder to discuss the untold story of his injury and what he has learned during his time in Boston. Considering Hernandez has just agreed to stay with the Red Sox on a one-year, $10 million deal for 2023, the conversation is a solid complement to what is now the news of the day. 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

Trevor Story has been red-hot since returning from the injured list, both with the bat and in the field. Bradfo sits down with the second baseman to take a deep dive into what changed for him at the plate and how he feels as a member of the Red Sox heading into the season's last few weeks. 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 by Sean McAdam to talk about his new book 'The Franchise: A Curated History of the Boston Red Sox'. The pair takes a deep dive into the most important and powerful figures in the history of the Red Sox, while dissecting what the current group of Sox - both in the front office and clubhouse - can learn from the likes of Theo Epstein and Terry Francona. 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 was Triston Casas Day at Fenway Park, and the Bradfo Sho was there for every bit of it. Bradfo brings you an interview with Casas prior to his major league debut, while then breaking down the subtle optimism that came with watching the rookie go out and sunbathe in the outfield after his media get-together. Sean McAdam, author of 'The Franchise', joins to offer his perspective on the unusual introduction. 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

Triston Casas has been called up to the major leagues and Bradfo is on the scene ready to react. 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

Vazqy to start with leaving Red Sox and seeing the team from sox another side (0:00) Reese McGuire on trade stories and admiring the Red Sox (4:37) Jon Lester talking about business with Boston Red Sox, seeing young guys sign (7:28) Trevor Story on the inside story on his injury (22:09) Papelbon with fighting dying out in the bigs (27:49) Buster Olney: Raffy contract stalemate (35:12) 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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Bradfo joins Andy Gresh and Rich Keefe to take a deep dive into where the Red Sox need to go when it comes to Rafael Devers' future with the team. The trio also have some controversial takes on who exactly has the best closer's walk-in intro. 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

Jonathan Papelbon. Nick Punto. Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Jonny Gomes. Alex Binelas. Courtney Finnicum. Kyle Kendrick. Dan Uggla. Mike Adams. Listener Ethan. Chris Henrique. Gordo. Coop. And, of course, Bradfo. They made up one of the most memorable fantasy football drafts in recent memory, paving the way for what promises to be a wild Bradfo Sho Fantasy Football League 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

Fresh one of the best starts of the Red Sox season, Rich Hill swings by the Bradfo Sho studios to take us inside how he can do what he does. They are all the Rich Hill secrets (along with some Tom Brady talk). If you like baseball, you're goin to want to listen. 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 was one of the biggest trades in baseball history, with the Red Sox sending Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, Josh Beckett and Nick Punto to the Dodgers. Ten years to the day the deal was pulled off, Punto joins Bradfo to reflect on the chaos leading up to the deal and the craziness once it went down. It was a day nobody - especially Punto - will never forget. 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

What are Rich Hill's plans for the 2023 season? Will he still be planning on pitching in the major leagues at the age of 43 years old, or will the lefty be calling it quits. What Hill reveals to Bradfo regarding his possible path might surprise 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

In the latest Bradfo Sho True Crime series, we get to the bottom of exactly what happened to John '8 Mile' Schreiber's beard. Schreiber joins Bradfo to discuss the decision, the execution and the fall-out from showing up Tuesday with just a mustache and not the trademark facial hair he had committed to for so long. It is investigative journalism at its finest. 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 Blue Jays John Gibbons has always been one of the most honest skipper's in all of Major League Baseball, which is a reality he put on display when joining Bradfo and Courtney Finnicum on the latest podcast. Gibby talks what's wrong with the hiring practices of managers, what happened in his fight with Ted Lilly, the details of his job interview with the Red Sox, and why he finally joined Twitter. (Courtney gives an Gibby an excellent Twitter tutorial.) It's always good to hear from Gibby, with this conversation as pointed, entertaining and timely as ever. 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

Jered Goodwin, the director of scouting for Perfect Game, supplies the perfect insight when it comes to a player he has known for years upon years - Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo. Goodwin offers examples of how good Arroyo has always been, both on and off the field, while giving insight into the player's mindset while being moved around from position to position. Goodwin also passes along some great stories when it comes to his experiences with Red Sox prospects Triston Casas and Mikey Romero. 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 knowing what's what in the Red Sox minor league system, there is only one person to turn to - Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com. Bradfo and Coop are fortunate enough to be joined by Chris for a good hour to take a deep dive into the state of the Red Sox farm system, taking an honest look at the likes of Marcelo Mayer, Miguel Bleis, Triston Casas, Ceddanne Rafaela, Bryan Mata and more. While trudging through the present of these Red Sox, take a few minutes to digest what seems like a more promising future. 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 Red Sox in Williamsport, Bradfo and Coop open up the floor for any and all Little League talk. Coaches. Players. Parents. They all converge on the Sho to tell their Little League-related stories. It's an hour that will do your baseball soul good. 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

Jon Lester joins Coop, Courtney and Bradfo to discuss the story behind the story when it comes to his relationship with Chicago, including what really happened when buying the Windy City all those beers. 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 that Mikey Romero has been integrated into the world of professional baseball, the Bradfo Sho gets down to business when it comes to finding out the most interesting bits about the Red Sox' top pick. Sure enough, Bradfo uncovers the nickname that Romero earned while playing with some of the best amateur ballplayers in the world. 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 demoralizing series-ending loss to the lowly Pirates, the Red Sox head into Baltimore with their heads barely above water. Bradfo takes a quick look at this team's lot in life, while also recapping the wild day that came with launching the Bradfo Sho Fantasy Football League. It's just a taste of what promises to be a spicy couple of weeks. 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

Commish Coop and Bradfo execute the much-anticipated Bradfo Sho Fantasy Football League Selection Thursday, with the announcement of the final team in the league, the draft order and who won the chance to work under (and potentially be fired by) Salty. You can feel the excitement leading into Draft Day on Aug. 29. Between the participants - Jonathan Papelbon, Nick Punto, Mike Adams, Dan Uggla, Jarrod Saltalmacchia, Jonny Gomes, Kyle Kendrick, Alex Binelas, Commish Coop, Courtney Finnicum, Bradfo and a mystery listener there are 81 years of major league experience, 5,959 games worth of major league action, one Black Belt, a minor-league correspondent who currently has 20 homers in the minor leagues and one fine head of hair. 81 years, 5,959 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

The Bradfo Sho Fantasy Football League trash talk has officially kicked off, with Jonathan Papelbon firing the first salvo 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 Aug. 3, Rich Hill struck out Yordan Alvarez. Except there was one problem: Everyone, including the umpire, forgot how many strikes had already been accumulated. It was a rare four-strike at-bat in Major League Baseball. So, how does this happen. Bradfo goes behind the scenes with Red Sox coach Mike Brenly and Hill, himself, to analyze exactly what happened. It is the first Bradfo Sho True Crime episode. 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

As part of a wildly-popular interview/podcast with Jonathan Papelbon, the former Red Sox closer took great issue with Fernando Tatis Jr. and his recent actions/excuses. Pap talks about what he would do to Tatis Jr. and how the game might have changed in this respect. Click here to listen to the entire 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

On the fence about keeping Eric Hosmer around past 2022? After listening to Red Sox pitcher Matt Strahm you won't be. Bradfo sits down with Strahm to talk about a player he has played with on three different teams. The scouting report is absolutely glowing, opening up the conversation as to the value of keeping Hosmer past just 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

On the latest Baseball Isn't Boring Bradfo Sho, former Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalmacchia joins Bradfo and Courtney to talk the art of winning championships, having just come off his Cape Cod League title with the Bourne Braves. Salty gives insight into the actual act of winning a baseball championship few can understand unless they have lived it.. The trio also starts the trash talk for the upcoming Bradfo Sho Fantasy Football 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

ESPN's Buster Olney joins Bradfo at Fenway Park to discuss all things Red Sox, including offering his prediction that Chaim Bloom and Co. will be making Rafael Devers and offer he won't be able to refuse. It's some quality baseball talk with a guy who is certainly in the know. 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