Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

The go-to show for Red Sox fans that drown out the screeching of the Greenline with their humming along to the tune that echoes April through October nights. Join Gordo, Sammy, and Pat as they break down every Red Sox game, headline, and rumor. It's all baseball, all throughout the year.


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Live BP, Ep. 2: Catching up with Garrett Whitlock
One of the best stories in all of Boston sports in 2021 was the emergence of Garrett Whitlock as one of the best relief pitchers in all of Major League Baseball. Whitlock joined Bradfo and Coop to offer the stories behind the stories when it comes to his first major league season. The pitcher takes us behind the scenes when it comes to key moments, teammate interactions, races with Tanner Houck and, of course, the evolution of what has become a well-publicized chess game.
33 min
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Live BP, Ep. 1: Joe Kelly has a big announcement
In the first official edition of the Live BP podcast, former Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly chose the platform for a major announcement: He is determined to save baseball. Kelly announced a "revolution" to help remind people baseball isn't boring, challenging fans to offer their examples to the social media accounts @poutingiscool (Twitter) and @baseballisntboring (Instagram). The best will receive prizes from Joe. It is just the beginning of what Kelly and Co. is hoping is a powerful reminder during these dark days for the sports.
16 min
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Live BP: E-Rod is putting the Red Sox in the re...
Rob Bradford has your emergency Live BP reaction to the Monday news that Eduardo Rodriguez has agreed to a 5-year, $77 million dollar deal with the Detroit Tigers
9 min
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Live BP: Remembering Jerry​ Remy
Rob Bradford and Steve Perrault reflect on what Jerry Remy meant to both of them and the New England sports scene, while revealing their favorite stories involving the iconic broadcaster and former player.
40 min
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Introducing The Run - 2016 Chicago Cubs
There’s nothing like a great postseason run. Relive the twists and turns of the Cubs curse-breaking 2016 World Series campaign: game-by-game, controversy-by-controversy, heartbreak and triumph, all culminating in the most epic Game 7 ever.   Matt Spiegel (670 The Score) and Roy Wood Jr. (Daily Show) are joined by Cubs legends and celebrity superfans to talk about what the run meant for the city of Chicago, the Cubs faithful -- and everyone around the country who stayed up late during that rain delay. This podcast is not just for Cubs fans, but for anyone who wants to revisit fall of 2016 and be reminded of a moment when baseball showed us how magical a great run can be. “The Run” will be a really fun ride. A new podcast from Audacy and Major League Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 187: Do free agents still want ...
With Major League Baseball free agency still playing out slower than slow, the question has to be asked: Is Boston and the Red Sox still a preferred destination for these guys. Mike Lowell has some experience when it comes to this stuff, which is why the former Sox third baseman joined the Bradfo Sho for the latest edition of "Uniquely Boston" sponsored by City of Boston Credit Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 186: Alex Cora makes his return
It has been a while since Alex Cora, a regular on the Bradfo Sho for years and year, had appeared on the podcast. But he's back! The Red Sox manager joins for the latest City of Boston Credit Union's Uniquely Boston series, breaking down what it takes to function in this town. Cora also takes a deep dive into how the last year has impacted his view of managing this team, and how he sees life going forward, both for himself and the Red Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 185: The best hoop player in ba...
There is plenty to talk about when it comes to Red Sox bench coach Will Venable. What was his interview with Chaim Bloom like? What has he learned since becoming a big league coach? What have been his first impressions of Alex Cora? But what really is a difference-maker when it comes to this interview is the deep dive Rob Bradford goes into with Venable when it comes to his life as one of the best Ivy League basketball all players of all-time. It's worth a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 184: Red Sox Prospectpalooza
So many prospects to talk about, so little time. Fortunately we have SoxProspects.com and their executive editor Chris Hatfield to help guide us through the Red Sox farm system. Hatfield joins Rob Bradford to discuss the best and the brightest of the Sox minor-leaguers, picking through the Sox Prospects' recently-released prospect ranking. This podcast will make you smarter (and that's a good thing). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
69 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 183: The best story of the 2020...
Tanner Houck only started three games for the Red Sox, but he represented perhaps the best story in an otherwise miserable 2020 season. Houck gave up just one earned run over his 17 innings, vaulting him into the conversation for a spot in the Red Sox' 2021 starting rotation. In a lengthy conversation with Rob Bradford, Houck offers insight into what he was thinking all these years leading up to his big chance, what it was like to strike out Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez in back-to-back at-bats, how he is spending his offseason with some very, very notable names this offseason and what his success has meant to the charity "Tanner Houck's Pitch For Adoption". It's an important listen for an important player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 182: The return of Rich Hill
Rich Hill was born in Boston. He grew up in Milton. And he once played for the Red Sox. So when it comes to finding a player who can pass along advice to potential free agents about what it is like to play here there is no better than the 40-year-old free agent. Hill kicks off our series "Uniquely Boston" (brought to you by City of Boston Credit Union) to talk about growing up and playing in Boston. Hill also takes a deep dive into his thoughts on the Blake Snell decision along with his approach to picking his next team. (The Red Sox?) It's a good listen ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 181: Red Sox assistant hitting ...
Just about 13 years ago Peter Fatse was showing a UConn baseball recruit by the name of George Springer around campus. Now he is serving as Red Sox assistant hitting coach while waiting to see if there will be a reunion with Springer, now a free agent. The 33-year-old Western Mass. native is a fascinating piece of the Sox' puzzle, offering a unique perspective to hitting, which he explains in detail during the podcast. There's talk of Springer, Jackie Bradley Jr., this year's Red Sox hitters and where Fatse believes hitting is going. It's a good listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 180: The man who hired Alex Cor...
Three years ago Dave Dombrowski introduced Alex Cora as the manager of the Red Sox. Now Cora is back, a development that doesn't surprise Dombrowski at all. The former President of Baseball Operations joins Rob Bradford to discuss what he saw in Cora to hire him back before the 2018 season, what surprised him about Cora and how he can understand why Chaim Bloom is bringing him back. Dombrowski also gives an update on his own venture in Nashville, while reflecting on his good friend Tony La Russa being hired by the White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 179: Monday's with Torey (Lovullo)
Former Red Sox bench coach and interim manager Torey Lovullo returns to the Bradfo Sho to accept his induction into the podcast's Hall of Fame. While visiting Lovullo gives us some insight into what Alex Cora will be facing heading into his third year while also passing along poolside stories from the 2013 Red Sox, how Studio 54 gave him his big break and how managing is changing. The Arizona Diamondbacks skipper delivers once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 178: Alex Cora is back
Alex Cora is the new manager of the Red Sox ... again. Rob Bradford is joined by John Tomase of NBC Sports Boston to dissect the news of the day, which is Cora returning as manager or the Red Sox. What is the right choice? Whose choice was it? What does it mean for this team going forward? Why is Tomase doing this podcast standing up? All questions are answered during this special emergency Bradfo Sho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 177: The art of predicting this...
Major League Baseball free agency is always one of the most talked about few months of the entire calendar year for those who follow the sport, with the rumors and guessing running rampant. Thanks to the fine folks at MLB Trade Rumors we are given an annual cheat sheet in terms of the Web site's prediction for the Top 50 free agents. Putting together what is almost always an incredibly accurate cavalcade of landing spots and financial figures are Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams and Connor Byrne. Tim and Steve join Rob Bradford to discuss this year's list, with plenty of Red Sox-centric conversation transpiring. Listening will make you a smarter Hot Stove baseball fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 176: David Ross returns
Bradfo Sho Hall of Famer David Ross makes his first appearance on the podcast since being named manager of the Cubs, now perhaps just a few days away from being named National League Manager of the Year. Ross reflects on his crazy year, which has included a Jim Beam commercial, a most unusual 2020 season and the reality that came with living life with Jon Lester for perhaps the last time. Ross always delivers, and this is no exception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 175: Buying Jon Lester a Boom S...
After Jon Lester bought almost 5,000 beers for the city of Chicago the least we could do was buy him one Boom Sauce while devoting an episode to him. Rob Bradford not only buys the beer, but he is joined by The Athletic's Cubs writer Patrick Mooney to dive into all things Lester when it comes to the pitcher's time in Chicago and where he might be going from here. Sit back, crack one open and enjoy Red Sox' fans favorite pastime, some good Jon Lester talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 174: First Annual Red Sox Free ...
The official launching of the offseason is upon us thanks to the First Annual Red Sox Free Agent Draft. Rob Bradford is joined by Pat Light, Matt Perrault and Will Noonan to execute a five-round draft where each picked free agents they feel would be good fits for the Red Sox. There hasn't been a better springboard into the Hot Stove Season than this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 173: Our World Series correspon...
Bradfo Sho Hall of Famers Joe Kelly returns to the podcast fresh off his World Series win with the Dodgers. Kelly joins Rob Bradford to get an inside look at all that the Dodgers experienced during their World Series run, including the issues that came with the MLB bubble, the Jason Turner drama and the honest reaction to when Blake Snell got taken out. Kelly also gets into how his son Knox became the team's biggest motivator throughout the final two rounds of the postseason, resulting in a wave of videos and t-shirts. He is the best World Series correspondent a podcast could hope for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 172: Looking at Red Sox lineup ...
The Red Sox' hitters had some interesting stories throughout the 2020 season, both good and bad. Rafael Devers. J.D. Martinez. Alex Verdugo. Kevin Plawecki. The list goes on regarding hitters doing things we didn't necessarily expect them to do. The perfect person to break down those players and others is Red Sox hitting coach Tim Hyers, who joins Rob Bradford for the latest episode of the Bradfo Sho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 171: Christian Arroyo, the guy ...
Christian Arroyo has had a bumpy road to this point, having gone from first-round pick to a player Chaim Bloom picked up off waivers in 2020. But the Red Sox might just be finding the 25-year-old at the perfect time, as his performance September suggested. Arroyo joined Rob Bradford to about his journey to the Sox, along with what it's like to play in the Tampa Bay organization. He also takes a few minutes to relay his admiration to Tom Brady, the new quarterback for his hometown Buccaneers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 170: Let us introduce to you Re...
Not many Red Sox fans might know Robert Stock or his remarkable story. Named the best 13-year-old baseball player in the country before going to college at just 16 years old, Stock's journey has been a crazy one, with the 2020 Red Sox serving as his latest stop. And not only does the pitcher (who used to be Joe Kelly's catcher with St. Louis) have a great tale, but he is one of the more insightful voices you're going to find in big league baseball, as is evident in this podcast when talking politics, social media and cinema. Oh, and he also once threw 102 mph. It's worth a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
69 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 169: Steve Pearce can't watch b...
October 28, 2018 was the night Steve Pearce's father got a truck. It was also the night Pearce embedded himself into Red Sox lore forever, winning the World Series MVP after hitting three home runs in the Sox' Series win over the Dodgers. Pearce returns to the Bradfo Sho to offer his analysis regarding the Patriots, Tom Brady and what team was the best in the history of baseball. He also explains how painful it has been to try and follow the game after retiring a few months ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 168: Can the Red Sox become the...
The Red Sox popularity has taken a hit over the last year, especially since Mookie Betts entered into the national spotlight this postseason. So, how do the Red Sox become the cool kids in the minds of Boston sports fans. Steve Perrault of the Section 10 Podcast and Bleacher Report joins to present his five-point plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
60 min