Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

The Red Sox are still atop the Wild Card standings but also have a bunch of expiring contracts belonging to key players. It's why Bradfo went to one of those players - J.D. Martinez - to discuss what the mindset is of the team heading into the trade deadline. 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 recaps the Red Sox series-ending win over the Yankees and what it meant to the vibes of Alex Cora's clubs. He also also looks toward the big week that lies ahead, which includes Fork-In-The-Road-Tuesday with Chris Sale taking the mound. There is also some news regarding Brayan Bello's fan base for Monday's 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

Bradfo has instant reaction to what has to be considered one of the best wins of the Red Sox' season, a 6-5 extra-inning victory over the Yankees. Along with breaking down all the particulars of the win, we are also joined by the hero of the night, Alex Verdugo, who claimed the walk-off hit. 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 Friday serving of "Baseball Isn't Boring" on the Bradfo Sho. Rich Hill joins Rob, Coop, and Courtney to chat about what makes certain parks special or in the wise words of Josh Winckowski, "stock standard". Rich dives into some of his favorite parks to play in, why pitching in Fenway and Wrigley are unmatched, and yes, the impact of Winck's words. We wrap up with some current events on the topic of... restructuring stadiums as a form of stress relief. Mr. Mountain has his fair share of letting some frustration out on inanimate objects, just as his teammate Chris Sale did down in Worcester, so tune in to hear how a Fenway bathroom mirror wound up needing to be replaced! 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 sits down with Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta to talk about one of the more unique pitches on the Sox' pitching staff, his big curveball. As it turns out, the origins of the pitch start with a former Red Sox pitching coach, who taught Pivetta the offering. Considering how good Pivetta has been, 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

Bradfo and Brian Barrett take to the air waves to talk about where the Red Sox have fallen short when it comes to team building, what they need to trade for and what they don't, and the magical quote that was Josh Winckowski calling Wrigley Field "stock standard." 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 Bradfo at Wrigley Field and Coop back at the Bradfo Sho studios, the guys react to a 4 1/2-hour baseball game which the Red Sox won and included Xander Bogaerts needing seven stitches after being cleated. We bring you Xander's reaction, along with Connor Seabold's explanation of why he was better in his second go-round as a starter this season. Coop also gets ready for his next Chris Sale assignment. 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 Bradfo Sho Baseball Isn't Boring episode is dominated by the good, bad and ugly of brawls in baseball. Bradfo, Coop and Courtney Finnicum are joined by an expert on the subject, former Red Sox Jonny Gomes. Gomes goes into great detail about how brawls are viewed inside the clubhouses and what exactly protocol is once the teams empty the benches. The Bradfo Sho crew also touch on the awesomeness of a brawl-related pizza delivery, the unbridled joy that comes with running around some dirt and other reminders why baseball is so awesome. 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

Bogaerts is back! Xander Bogaerts makes his return to the Bradfo Sho, catching up with Bradfo to talk about the MVP candidacy of his teammate Rafael Devers. Bradfo also checks in with reliever Austin Davis to get a pitcher's perspective of Devers. It's another opportunity to here what's what when it comes to Devers. 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

Boots on the Ground Bradfo hits the Red Sox clubhouse after a huge extra-inning win over the Blue Jays in which Nick Pivetta played the role of ace, Alex Verdugo rubbed salt in Toronto's wounds and the benches actually cleared. Bradfo gets reaction from Pivetta and Verdugo, while finishing things up with Alex Cora's full postgame interview. 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

Of the many great stories so far during this Red Sox resurgence, Rob Refsnyder resides near the top of the list, with the veteran outfielder stepping up big-time with regulars such as Kiké Hernadez out. Refsnyder's story is one of perseverance, which he details while sitting down with Bradfo. The outfielder also explains how he feels the Red Sox are one of the best when it comes to getting their minor-leaguers ready to contribute. Considering Refsnyder was the hero in the Sox' latest win, it's the timeliest of 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

As the red-hot Red Sox turn their attention to the lowly Tigers, Bradfo catches up with the pitcher who will kick off the series for Alex Cora's club, Josh Winckowski. The rookie explains that if he hadn't found his way in professional baseball a very real path might have been professional gaming, going into great detail about how he lives in that world of video game playing. 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

Hour 2. Bradfo & Barrett debate the truth behind what Mookie & Salty recently told Rob in interviews. 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

Hour 1. Bradfo is at the US Open, and Brian Barrett at Fenway Park. The guys react to a minor Chaim Bloom trade and look toward a trade deadline six weeks away 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 are joined by Red Sox relief ace John Schreiber, who has emerged out of nowhere to become one of team's most reliable relievers. Schreiber talks about the pain he felt thanks to David Ortiz's historic home run against the Tigers, why he grew his beard, the struggles playing in his hometown of Detroit and how he turned everything around. Teammate Ryan Brasier jumps in to debate whether or not ghosts and aliens exist. 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

Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck hasn't been named the Red Sox closer, but he has certainly given off the image of such a pitcher in recent days. In another Bradfo Sho on the Go, this time after a Red Sox 6-1 win over the A's, Houck explains his thought on the role and his path to even be considered for such a thing. 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 are joined by former Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who is trying his hand at coaching this summer with the Bourne Braves of the esteemed Cape Cod League. Salty offers some previously untold insight and stories from the world championship 2013 season, what really happened when he left the Red Sox and the time ghosts came to visit him in the team hotel. It's definitely 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

The Boston Red Sox won their seventh straight game, handing the Angels their 14th straight loss thanks to a 1-0 affair in Anaheim. The Sox still haven't lost in the month in the June, thanks in large part to some crazy pitching numbers. Bradfo breaks it all down, with Joe Castiglione and Will Flemming capping off the instant reaction with a postgame Bobby Dalbec interview 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 Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts has done pretty well for himself since leaving Boston. But that doesn't mean Betts still doesn't reflect on his time in Boston, how his departure went down and what it has meant to his current lot in life. Mookie sits down with Bradfo to explain exactly how he views the path that led him to Los Angeles, along with a message to the Red Sox fans who continue to follow his every move. After the interview, Bradfo and Coop break it all down, Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol weighing in along the way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Wacha continued to be one of the best free agent signings in the American League, lowering his ERA to 1.99 after a three-hit complete game shutout over the Angels. Bradfo reacts to the performance, while surfacing a conversation he had with the pitcher about his go-to pitch, what has become a lethal changeup. 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 Rich Hill pitching once again in Oakland, it seemed fitting that Bradfo would catch up with the Red Sox pitcher to get the real stories when it came to his decision to sign with the A's and not the Red Sox, and how that launched his career. It's a perfect complement to watching Hill do his thing. 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 Rob Bradford enjoying some well-earned mid-week family time, Coop steps in to provide some Sox talk as the team departs for a long west-coast swing. 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 Hall of Famer Daniel Bard jumped aboard the podcast once again, this time to reflect on his current lot in life as the Colorado Rockies' closer, while also remembering how close he was to serving the same role with the Red Sox after Jonathan Papelbon left. Bard also reflects on growing up in the same high school as Steph Curry and when the two got together at Curry's Fenway Park bachelor party. Bard always brings it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While so many focus on the contracts of Xander Bogarts and Rafael Devers, the future of J.D. Martinez should be an important conversation for the Red Sox considering how good - and important - Martinez has been. Bradfo sits down with the current major league batting average leader. 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 you're one of the hottest hitters in baseball you come on the Bradfo Sho. It's science. In this case, Trevor Story joins Bradfo and Coop for an open and honest conversation about his early-season challenges, what he has done to fix things and his hopes and dreams ... when it comes to sneakers. It's one you're going to want to listen to. 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 Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly makes his return to the Bradfo Sho podcast, this time doing as a member of the White Sox on remote at the Cask and Kerry in the shadow of Kelly's new home stadium. Kelly joins Bradfo, Coop and NESN's Jahmai Webster to have a no-holds-barred conversation about why baseball isn't boring and why players shouldn't be scared to act more like Kelly. Speaking of the Baseball Isn't Boring conversation, Kelly caps off the podcast with a big announcement ... It has to do with a book. 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 you need a correspondent for a big event you turn to the big names who are sitting in the big places. That's why the Bradfo Sho podcast has hired former Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell to become its special Eastern Conference finals correspondent, with Lowell explaining what it was like to sit courtside for Game 1 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 Topps tweeted to ask who should be its next cover player there was only one answer in the eyes of the Bradfo Sho - Matt Strahm. The Red Sox reliever is the only active player who currently produces a baseball card-centric YouTube show, residing as the foremost expert among all players when it comes to ripping packs. And he is also a really good relief pitcher. Bradfo and Coop sit down with Strahm to present their nomination to Strahm while ripping open a pack of their own. 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

You aren't going to find many pitching prospects who are having the kind of season that Worcester Red Sox hurler Connor Seabold is turning in, which is why Bradfo caught up to Seabold in the latest podcast. Want to know how Seabold became so dominant? You're going to have 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's the Bradfo Sho on the radio, with Bradfo joined by Brian Barrett to discuss the hottest topics when it comes to the Red Sox. The subject that jumped to the top of the list - perhaps after some more good Xander Bogaerts talk - was whether or not the Red Sox can dig themselves out this hole they have dug themselves, and what would be the path to making that happen. 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

One of the most admired Red Sox players throughout the 2018 World Series run was Mitch Moreland, who signed with the team three different times. The first baseman made his presence felt both on and off the field during his stint in Boston. It's why Bradfo tracked down Moreland, who is still looking for a place to play in 2022 while having the honor of coaching his young son and enjoying life outside baseball. The two talk about Moreland's past, present, future and ability mow grass. Coop also joins Bradfo to break down the interview while rehashing another Red Sox loss. 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 manager Alex Cora broke out the razor and his team broke out their bats, with the Sox celebrating their manager shaving off his beard with a nine-run outburst against the Braves. 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 the major league team is wallowing, Bradfo brings you some guests who might distract Red Sox fans from their sorrows. He sits down with Red Sox assistant GM Eddie Romero to talk about an 18-year-old outfielder, Miguel Bleis, who might be on his way to becoming the next big thing for the Sox. Bradfo also talks with Alex Verdugo about his quest to pitch, while also catching up with former Red Sox Michael Kopech, who is starring for the White Sox after being included in the Chris Sale trade. 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 their fifth loss in a row, a Mother's Day defeat at the hands of the White Sox, the Red Sox find themselves nine games under .500 with an offense that offers little hope. Bradfo is joined by Brian Barrett to air their grievances when it comes to 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

As part of the Bradfo Sho podcast ' Chopping It Up With Nate the Ace' Bradfo also sat down with Red Sox starter Michael Wacha to talk about one of the most unique pitches in the American League, his changeup. 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 Boston Red Sox woke all alone in last-place in the American League East on May 7 for the first time since 2012 after dropping a 4-2 decision to the White Sox at Fenway Park. It marked the 13th time the Red Sox have given up four or more runs, winning just one of those games. Things are not going well for Alex Cora's club, to say the least. 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

To distract you from the Red Sox' struggles we give you a sit-down with Bradfo and Nathan Eovaldi. They dive into Eovaldi's mindset regarding so many things - preparation, approach, career, contract. Bradfo also grabs another Red Sox starter Michael Wacha to talk about the evolution of one of the most unique pitches on this entire staff - Wacha's changeup. To kick it all off, Coop and Bradfo set the scene for what was an interesting few days at Fenway. 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 Boston Red Sox lost yet another series thanks to an 8-0 defeat at the hands of the Angels and Shohei Ohtani. It was the fifth straight series the Sox have dropped, with their record in series play now falling to 1-6-1. They are also now 4-11 over their last 15 games. Not good. Bradfo breaks down the reality of the Red Sox' situation, while offering an honest perspective from starter Rich Hill. 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 Boston Red Sox suffered a gut-punch of an extra-inning loss to the Angels, dropping the 10-5 decision after a dominating five-inning start from Garrett Whitlock. The performance by Whitlock and the implosion from the bullpen offered a painful reminder that the second-year hurler isn't going to be able to live the life as an ace starter because he is needed too much to close out games. Also included is Matt Barnes' postgame press conference. 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 Ortiz allowed the Bradfo Sho the unique experience of joining him during his private tour of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, with Bradfo following the former Red Sox slugger throughout his big day in Cooperstown. Bradfo and Ian Browne of MLB.com join Ortiz in reflecting on what was a few hours none of the trio will forget any time soon. 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 have two dynamite conversations with Red Sox history-making minor-league coach Bianca Smith and the Bradfo Sho's minor league correspondent, Boots on the Ground Alex Binelas. It's inspiring. It's informative. It's really important if you need to know how to stretch $30 of meal money in Hickory, North Carolina. It's definitely 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

Capping off another spectacular week on the Bradfo Sho, Bradfo and Coop welcome in both Alex 'Boots on the Ground' Binelas - the show's official minor-league insider/player - and Tyler Danish, whose inspirational story was added to with an eye-opening Red Sox debut. "Dreams Come True." It's the tattoo on Danish's forearm and symbolizes the pitcher's career ... along with everyone who subscribes to the Bradfo Sho 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

Just three guys hanging in the Red Sox dugout talking body wash sponsorships, secret first base conversations, the real Derrick White, what a difference a year makes, the best bats, the best concerts, the best guitars, and, of course, some Joe Castiglione word association. That's exactly what you get as Bradfo and Coop chop it up with Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec on the latest Bradfo Sho 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

Bradfo sits down with Red Sox pitcher James Paxton, who is still coming back from Tommy John surgery. The two discuss Paxton's unique path to Boston, which includes stops in Kentucky, Alaska, Seattle, Cuba and New York. Along the way he has been smoked out of a bus, attacked by an eagle, and landed with a very cool nickname. Bradfo and Coop cap it off by dissecting the conversation, along with Paxton's 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 Garrett Whitlock news in recent days after signing life-changing contract extension. During his press conference Whitlock talked about how it wasn't long ago he was just trying to make end's meet. Well, one person who witnessed Whitlock's resolve and work ethic first-hand was Chris Donohoo, the owner of Donohoo Auto where Whitlock worked as a car porter and earned a unique nickname and lasting reputation. Bradfo and Coop talk to Donohoo, who offers unique insight to Whitlock's existence just a few years ago. Also, Coop talks about his take on the new stuff at Fenway Park. 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 Boston Red Sox season firmly underway there have been a few things that have surprised both Bradfo and Coop. Two of them - Austin 'Big Fudge' Davis' increased velocity and Rich 'Dick Mountain' Hill's new pitch - Bradfo gets the bottom of with sitdowns with each player. The guys also dive into the merits of Kiké Hernandez's mic'd up moment, along with some other eyebrow-raisers from the first 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

In an emergency Bradfo Sho podcast, Bradfo breaks down the news of the Red Sox' four-year contract extension with Garrett Whitlock. It's a deal that has two club options, can make Whitlock as much as $44.5 million and should be a win for both sides. It's more extension talk! 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

Since Trevor Story has become one of the most significant pieces of the 2022 Red Sox puzzle he obviously was going to make an appearance on the Bradfo Sho with Bradfo and Coop, with the newcomer getting into the weeds when it comes to the art of hitting. Xander Bogaerts, Kike Hernandez and Peter Fatse also join to reflect on a very signficant get-to-know-you car ride with Story. 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 triumphant return to the Bradfo Sho podcast, Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes doesn't disappoint, offering the truth behind his on-the-field mannerisms, how his dog may have saved his season and the thinking behind signing last year's contract extension. Coop joins Bradfo to break down the entire interview while reflecting on Xander Bogaerts' much-publicized appearance on the 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

Xander Bogaerts sits down with Bradfo for perhaps the longest and most in-depth interview of his career, touching on how far he has come, the shortstop's current lot in life and what the future might hold. It is all punctuated with Bogaerts' favorite cereal, to boot. It's one of the best Bradfo Sho podcasts 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