Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

The Bradfo Sho to the rescue! Bradfo - joined by producer extraordinaire Stiz - makes a plea to the Sho's listeners to help Red Sox reliever John '8 Mile Schreiber - pick a walk-in song. After more than an hour of suggestions, Schreiber called in to listen to the finalists. Eight-mile ends up picking a doozy ... with help from his wife, of course. 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 'Make It Happen Foundation' in full swing - allowing supporters of Xander Bogaerts to help bring him back to Boston - Bradfo and Coop offer an update on Bogaerts and the foundation, while announcing the winner of two Opening Day tickets to one lucky contributor to the cause. 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

Who doesn't like a good trade proposal? That's exactly what we give you on the latest Bradfo Sho, with Nat 'Gordo' Gordon coming on the podcast with Bradfo and Coop to offer up three potential trades the Red Sox could make this offseason. We are here to make you think heading into the Hot Stove season, and that's exactly what this episode accomplishes. 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

Joe Maddon and Theo Epstein were once thought to be some of the biggest proponents when it came to integrating analytics into baseball. Now the pair are trying to spread the word regarding what's what when it comes to how the use of the information is getting out of control. As part of his extensive sit-down with Bradfo, Coop and Courtney, Maddon - the author of the recently-released "Book of Joe" - explains what needs to change when it comes to managing under the growing umbrella of analytics. 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 take the podcast to the airwaves, joining producer Stiz to chop up and break down all things Xander Bogaerts. With some help from Hall of Fame caller Jeff from Watertown, it's an hour of baseball talk you don't 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

World champion manager Joe Maddon has some strong opinions when it comes to where the great game of baseball is going, which becomes perfectly clear both when reading his recently-released book "The Book of Joe" and listening to this podcast. Maddon joins Bradfo, Coop and Courtney to take a deep dive into how managing a baseball team has gone a little haywire, while spelling out his expectations for whatever his next managing post might be. Red Sox. Cubs. Wine. They are all discussed as lengthy, as well. It's all a great complement to watching the current chaos in this year's postseason. 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 had a presentation to make, so they used their latest Bradfo Sho on the Radio to do just that: Congratulations to John Schreiber, Red Sox Pitcher of the Year. Along with Schreiber coming on to accept his honor, the pitcher also chops it up with the guys by talking what closer's music he would choose, giving play-by-play of the Guardians' walk-off and who exactly was captain of the Red Sox bullpen. It's always a good time with 8 Mile, and this was 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 Red Sox have money, but that doesn't mean anything unless they use it to lock up their prime targets. In other words, they can't fall short in their pursuits of desirable free agents this time around. To explore the subject, Bradfo talks to former Red Sox targets Collin McHugh and Brooks Raley, while also asking Chaim Bloom about the topic at the year-end press conference. Bradfo caps all off with a conversation with Trevor Story, the Red Sox best recruiting success story over the past year, with the infielder detailing the courtship while explaining how he is looking forward to helping out this offseason. 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 finished in last-place. The Red Sox a boatload of roster uncertainty. The Red Sox have some issues. It's why the press conference Thursday involving Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom, team president Sam Kennedy, manager Alex Cora and general manager Brian O'Halloran lasted almost an hour. We felt it was important for Bradfo Sho listeners to hear the whole ball of wax. 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 is no more fitting way to close out the 2022 season than for Bradfo and Coop to sit down with Xander Bogaerts in the Fenway Park dugout to catch up on contract talk, concerts, his future and the declaration that the Bradfo Sho is his favorite podcast. All that and questions from fans. It's a great way to punctuate the 162-game journey (and maybe Bogaerts' Red Sox 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

For one final time in the 2022 season, one which might be J.D. Martinez's last in a Red Sox uniform, Bradfo catches up with the Sox' designated hitter. Martinez reflects on his five years in Boston while offering specific reasons why he is optimistic about what awaits in 2023, whether it be with the Red Sox or somewhere else. It is the most interesting conversation you will ever hear from a player while he simultaneously cleans out his locker. 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

Rich Hill punctuated a pretty good season with the Red Sox Monday night, first pitching six stellar innings and then showing the passion and emotion that has defined him while talking with the media after the Red Sox' win. Bradfo looks at why the emotions bubbled up for Hill, with the pitcher's postgame press conference helping paint the podcast picture. 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 Red Sox network play-by-play man Will Flemming on the pregame show to react to Dave Sims' much-talked about call for the Mariners' clincher. Will explains how an announcer approaches such a moment, and how he views the path to nailing the calls. The duo also talk about Blue Jays fans propensity to pour beer on their faces. 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 the wildly-popular sit-down with Chaim Bloom, Bradfo asked the Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer his philosophy on adding more power, better relievers heading into 2023. Bloom offers his blueprint, sprinkling some bread crumbs for fans to follow when trying to figure out the Sox' offseason plan. 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

Want to get to know one of the newest Red Sox? You're in luck. Bradfo and Coop sit down with red-hot rookie Triston Casas for previously untold perspective and stories from the first baseman. This is your official primer when it comes to introducing yourself to the player who figures to be the Sox' 2023 first baseman. 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 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