Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Alex Verdugo made some first-week headlines by walking right up to ownership and stating that he wants to be in Boston for a long time. It's a bold move to walk right up to John Henry and make these demands when the Who Says No boys have been lumping you into trade proposals all winter. But with Dugie on the forefront of everyone's brain, we go back to the well and figure out if a signed - or unsi...

Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom swings by the Bradfo Sho - this time via the radio - joining Bradfo and Mark Dondero to offer his unique perspective when it comes to looking out at this collection of 2023 Red Sox players so far in spring training. The puzzle and the perception. It is all talked about. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...

Bradfo catches up with old friend Christian Vazquez over at Twins camp, with the catcher talking about when he knew he wasn't returning to the Red Sox, how he viewed how the Red Sox approached Xander Bogaerts and what he bought with all his newfound money. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Red Sox team president Sam Kennedy stops by the Bradfo Sho Studios - which in this case was the broadcast booth at JetBlue Park - to join Bradfo in breaking down everything from Monday's team meeting to John Henry's approach to the media. 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://podca...

The MVP of the Dominican Winter League World Series - and man who is nicknamed 'Aquaman' - Jorge Alfaro joins Bradfo to talk about becoming a celebrity this offseason, his decision to join the Red Sox and play in the World Baseball Classic, along with his quest to meet the actor who portrayed Aquaman, Jason Momoa. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...

During his meeting with the media Sunday morning, Red Sox manager Alex Cora explained how he views the players departing for the World Baseball Classic. Cora talks about how it will impact both the teams and the participants. The lot in life of Jarren Duran is also discussed, along with who will be playing shortstop with Kiké Hernandez heading to play CF for Team Puerto Rico. To learn more about l...

Dustin Pedroia made a return to Red Sox camp, donning a Sox uniform for the first time since his retiring. Pedroia met with the media to discuss his plans, what he is currently up to, some bitterness that still lingers, and how he views this version of his old team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

Alex Cora addresses the media after Saturday's workout, talking about the appearance of Dustin Pedroia in camp and what the former second baseman means to this current group of Red Sox. The Red Sox manager also offers updates with his team one week out from its first Grapefruit League game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...

Bradfo jumps on with the Greg Hill Show crew to talk about Chris Sale, the Red Sox' pitching staff, the perception of Chaim Bloom, and the buzz surrounding Alex Cora. There is also a proposal for a Jonathan Papelbon-based contest that the former closer agreed to on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Once again, Jonathan Papelbon and Bradfo are out to prove that not only is baseball not boring, but betting on baseball isn't boring. It's why the two teamed up one again, this time to go through which teams are the best bets in each division. Along the way they formulate the 'Pitch of Destiny', where Papelbon sets the over/under on throwing a fastbal...

With spring training ready to kick off, Bradfo catches up with Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Brasier. The duo talks about exactly what happened with the Red Sox reliever in 2022, how he viewed an uncertain offseason and how he views this 2023 Red Sox team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

In the heart of Super Bowl week, baseball took over thanks to Coop joining Joe Kelly in dominating Radio Row to talk about the book, "A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime". Bradfo was joined by Coop to offer a first-hand account of what he encountered in Phoenix. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...

Bradfo jumped on MLB Network Radio with Jenny Cavnar to take a deep dive into the forthcoming best-selling book "A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime" while also picking apart what to expect with the Red Sox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.co...

Should they play. Shouldn't they play. It's always a tough decision for players and teams every time the World Baseball Classic comes around, with this year being no exception. One of the more noteworthy case this season has been Ji-Man Choi, who wanted to play for South Korea but the Pirates steered him away from the roster. Pittsburgh Ben Cherington joined Bradfo to discuss that dynamic along wi...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): In the heart of football's biggest week, leading into the big game, Baseball Isn't Boring took over in Phoenix. BIB Ambassador Joe Kelly — with Coop by his side — dove head-first into Radio Row to talk about the great game of baseball and the soon-to-be-released book "A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime". Equipped with a brand new B...

With the release of his new book - A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime - taking place on Feb. 28, White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly calls in with Bradfo and Coop to announce some of his plans in the coming week, which will include a pass through the Super Bowl's Radio Row. Kelly also offers a fascinating passage from the book that offers insight into the 2018 Red Sox's reaction to the...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The oldest active player in any of the four major professional sports, Rich Hill of the Pittsburgh Pirates, joins Bradfo once again, to reflect on how Tom Brady made it as far as he did before retiring, whether or not Hill is eyeing playing as long as Brady, and what it takes to play into your 40s. It's the kind of insight nobody else in baseball can...

Richard Bleier has had his fair share of success in the major leagues. He is a former college teammate of Chris Sale, before playing for five different MLB organizations. And Bleier even holds a major league record, most balks in an inning. But for Red Sox fans all that matters is that the 35-year-old is now a valued member of their bullpen, having been traded from the Marlins to Boston in exchang...

Former Red Sox pitcher Rich Hill, who has taken his talents to Pittsburgh for 2023, has a very real problem with what went down with the baseballs last season. With it coming out that Major League Baseball used three different kinds of baseballs in 2022, Hill takes MLB to task heading into the new season. To listen to the entire podcast with Hill, click here. To learn more about listener data and...

Bradfo, Coop and MassLive's Chris Cotillo are joined by the newest member of the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast family, Shawn Spradling (@Shawn_Spradling). Shawn is the host of 'WBC Central' a podcast under the BIB umbrella that dominates all World Baseball Classic conversation. He calls into the Sho to talk how the WBC is going to impact the Red Sox, with more than a few key members of Alex Cora's...

Bradfo is joined by Coop and MassLive's Chris Cotillo to take a look at the paths that actually might lead the Red Sox to the postseason and how Chaim Bloom's plan could work. The trio also takes another look back at Winter Weekend while chronicling John Henry's interaction with the media. Spring training is getting closer, so these kind of Sho's are becoming increasingly important. To learn more...

It's one thing to run down the baseline, sprint over to cover first or even try and steal a base, but when it comes to using your legs as a baseball player usually 26.2 miles don't enter into the equation. Well, Ryan Dempster and Brock Holt are attempting to break the mold by running this year's Boston Marathon. Dempster and Holt joined Bradfo to offer their motivations behind taking on such a cha...

The chaos of Winter Weekend wasn't quite fully in the rearview mirror for the Who Says No Crew - Bradfo, Coop, Gordo, Sammy and Pat - as they picked apart the historic advice given by Wade Boggs and the overall surreal scene in Springfield. They also take a deep dive into the news that Matt Barnes has been designated for assignment, with Bradfo trying to educate the group when it comes to Ryan Bra...

Bradfo is joined by Ken Laird and Chris Curtis at Red Sox' Winter Weekend to sit down with Hall of Famer David Ortiz. Ortiz reveals his thoughts on Bogaerts signing in San Diego, and what Devers has waiting for him after signing his big deal with a completely differently lineup. When Ortiz talks, people listen. This was no exception. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...

The Who Says No Crew - Bradfo, Coop, Gordo and Pat - jumps back on the podcast to recap a chaotic few days in Springfield. Unable to join was Sammy, who did supply the group the valuable boots on the ground coverage while getting valuable advice from Wade Bogs. The Friday night boos. The Saturday love-fest. The presence of Triston Casas. And, of course, Coop throwing 80 mph. It's a long one, but a...