The Pesky Pole Podcast

December 6th stands as a significant date in baseball history, marked by landmark legal decisions, transformative trades involving star players, and pivotal administrative actions that have shaped the structure of the sport. Key events include a 1920 court ruling that upheld baseball's reserve clause and its exemption from antitrust laws, a decision later affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court. Th...

We break down why Sonny Gray waived his no trade clause for the Red Sox and why it has something to do with the Yankees

From blockbuster trades to Hall of Fame moments, December 5th has delivered some of the most fascinating moves, milestones, signings, and oddities in baseball history. In today’s episode, we dive deep into more than 130 years of baseball events — from 1888 all the way to 2024 — showcasing the deals, debuts, awards, controversies, and unforgettable moments that shaped the game.

Jeff Frye played in the major leagues for almost ten years and hit .290.  He was acquired by the Red Sox in June of the 1996 season and helped lead the Red Sox to a remarkable turnaround where they almost made the playoffs. He would end up playing four seasons with the Red Sox. In our interview Jeff goes into detail about how he ended up in Boston and how his beef with Dan Duquette led to his...

Nick Francona is more than just the grandson of Tito and the son of Terry. He calls in to talk about his life growing up in a family where baseball was the family business. We talk about Gabe Kapler and Alex Verdugo and what Theo Epstein said to him when the Red Sox drafted him in the summer of 2004. Find the podcast anywhere podcasts are played. Find your desired podcast platform here