From 'Breaking Boston' ( subscribe here ): The Red Sox put on a display that would get them bounced before even sniffing Williamsport, Pennsylvania, when committing two errors on a single play, costing them a potential series tie against the hottest team in baseball. The saddest part, as Andy Hart and Fitzy bring as their thesis for today, is that this performance was not shocking whatsoever. 'Breaking Boston' is Fitzy and Hart's new podcast from WEEI and Audacy Sports. Fifteen minutes, every we...
Jun 05, 2023•22 min
It seems like a good time to talk to Torey Lovullo. So that's exactly what Bradfo did. With the Diamondbacks sitting in first-place, and their manager just agreeing to a contract extension, the two sit down to talk about exactly how Lovullo got Arizona to believe in itself. For those wondering how The D-Backs turned the corner, it's a good one 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...
Jun 04, 2023•17 min
One day after leaving his start against the Reds with a left shoulder problem, Chris Sale met with the media to offer an update on his condition while laying out what happened and what might happen going forward. 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...
Jun 02, 2023•8 min
Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom started his professional existence as an intern with the Rays back in 2005, a stretch that continued all the way until he was hired away by the Red Sox in 2019 to run their organization. Now Bloom sits down with Bradfo to talk about what exactly makes the Rays the envy of the rest of Major League Baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...
Jun 02, 2023•19 min
Gordo and Coop join Rob in the wake of a Memorial Day Weekend that didn't have fans all too fired up. The Red Sox have slightly fallen back to Earth, while maintaining an above .500 record, and becoming the last remaining show in town. It's now or never if this team wants to steal the love of Boston Sports fans, but what names on this roster are going to have to show out to make that happen? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli...
May 31, 2023•47 min
In light of Corey Kluber's move to the bullpen, Red Sox Twitter started buzzing about whether or not Kluber was a failed signing by Chaim. Fair or not, the move warrants the discussion but Gordo, Coop, and Sammy take a different approach to the conversation. Additionally, the Who Says No gang breaks down the West Coast trip thus far with some admissions to cold takes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...
May 26, 2023•53 min
On the day he learned he would be pitching out of the bullpen for the first time in the regular season since 2013, Corey Kluber met with the media to discuss his view on the change and how the news came about. 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...
May 25, 2023•3 min
Few on the planet know what it is like to be the first overall pick in the Major League Baseball Draft. But Mickey Moniak does, which is why Bradfo made a point of sitting down with the Angels outfielder to get his unique perspective on life as a top selection. The No. 1 guy in the 2016 Draft goes into great detail with Bradfo regarding the trials, tribulations and lessons that led him to this point, which has seen Moniak now hit two home runs in as many days this week to continue his recent tea...
May 24, 2023•34 min
It's Coop, Gordo, and Sammy wrapping up the weekend series and picking apart the ever-evolving pitching staff. Corey Kluber might not be long for this rotation but can the Red Sox make use of or even salvage his departure if they have to cross that bridge? And if this team stays competitive through August, what might the infield alignment look like? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
May 22, 2023•59 min
Xander Bogaerts went hitless in 11 at-bats, with his Padres losing two of three against the shortstop's old team, the Red Sox. But Bogaerts and his new club did come away with a win in the final meeting, beating Boston Sunday. After that last game, with Bogaerts saying his farewells to the Red Sox, Bradfo caught up with the former Sox star to reflect on his crazy few days. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...
May 22, 2023•5 min
After a slow start, Michael Wacha has emerged as one of the few bright spots for the struggling San Diego Padres. Bradfo catches up with the starter to talk about his evolution, his changeup and his view on what has become a pretty impressive 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...
May 21, 2023•11 min
The Red Sox cap off their Mariners series with a more decisive win than the team up the street last night. With the Mid-Sox back in the fold the boys discuss a contingency plan for the day that every pitcher in this system is healthy again. Could Houck join Pivetta in the pen or do the Red Sox need to stick to the bridge-year mentality as the deadline and playoff races draw closer? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...
May 18, 2023•49 min
Bradfo joins the Greg Hill Show crew to discuss how we should be viewing this Red Sox team after its recent slide. There is also talk of Xander Bogaerts, Aaron Judge, mic'ing players, and, of course, Taylor Swift. 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...
May 16, 2023•15 min
Wondering how Willson Contreras hatched his plan to lure Kenley Jansen into a pitch clock violation? Bradfo sits down with the Cardinals' catcher to hear his story and how the whole process came about. 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...
May 15, 2023•8 min
When it comes to getting you ready for the Celtics' Game 7 against the Sixers, Bradfo turned to a couple of Red Sox players who know what's what in terms of the ins and outs of playing in such a make-or-break game. Justin Turner. Kenley Jansen. They are the duo you need to prep for the big 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...
May 13, 2023•3 min
For the first time since April 6, 2021, James Paxton is pitching in a major league game. The big lefty makes his first start with the Red Sox after battling through Tommy John surgery and other ailments for the past three seasons. Bradfo sit down with Paxton to talk about his journey to this point and what it means to him. 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/...
May 12, 2023•9 min
The Red Sox finally get to see James Paxton pitch for the first time since 2021, but that means that roster spots are going to be needing to be moved around. The Who Says No gang is here to sift through the possible realignment between the bullpen and the starting rotation and how a certain pitcher right now is handling that. 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.c...
May 12, 2023•27 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): The attention. The criticism. The tweets. The tickets. The journey. The perspective and stories coming from someone related to anyone in Major League Baseball is unique, which is something that Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse and his brother, T.J., have come to find out more which each passing day. The brothers join Bradfo to reflect on what it is like to live this life — revealing all the good, bad and unexpected. It is the first episode of new ...
May 10, 2023•37 min
Alex Cora sat down with the media prior to his team's series-opening game against the Braves to discuss the Red Sox plans going forward now that James Paxton is being integrated into the starting rotation. The manager also reflects on his current roster, along with the team's reaction to Masa Yoshida winning his most recent award. 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://podcastchoi...
May 09, 2023•7 min
Bradfo jumps on with the Greg Hill Show crew to talk Atlanta, mascots, Chaim Bloom credit, Masa Yoshida's resurgence, and, of course, the idea that the Red Sox might have actually found their ace in the form of Chris Sale. 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...
May 09, 2023•12 min
This week's episode is pulling a 180 compared to the last few. Gordo is asking to revoke the 'Mid' in 'Mid Sox', Coop is apologizing to Chaim Bloom, and Rob is dropping some Bradfo-Bombs on what the Red Sox front office might be up to. The Red Sox are a top-10 team and the guys are now treating them as such. 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...
May 09, 2023•49 min
From 'Breaking Boston' ( subscribe here ): Happy Friday from Fitzy and Hart. Boston has quite the start to the weekend with the Red Hot Red Sox taking their 6-game win streak to the Phillies. And right across from the parking lot where Charlie got beat up by the Phanatic, the Celtics will be taking on the Sixers' in Game 3 of their second-round matchup. 'Breaking Boston' is a new podcast from WEEI and Audacy Sports. Fifteen minutes, every weekday, on the biggest news from the best sports city in...
May 05, 2023•20 min
Connor Wong has become something else. He lead all major league players in Defensive WAR, while totaling the fourth-best OPS of any catcher in baseball, tied with Adley Rutschman. It was time Bradfo sat down with Wong to figure out how this all came about. 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...
May 05, 2023•10 min
From 'Breaking Boston' ( subscribe here ): Well, it has finally come time to dedicate a full episode to Boston's rag-tag baseball team. The very same organization that was booed at Winter Weekend is now a Wild Card contender (disclaimer: it's still May) and it couldn't have come at a better time for the Red Sox to grasp local attention. Fitzy and Hart are here to break down what has become the most shocking part of this season. 'Breaking Boston' is a new podcast from WEEI and Audacy Sports. Fift...
May 03, 2023•20 min
Gordo and Copp are holding down the fort on a mid-week Who Says No ahead of the crux of this Blue Jays Red Sox series. Tonight Alek Manoah will finally square off against Verdugo but we're a bit more concerned with what this pitching staff will be needing to look like in June. Which guys will still be in the starting rotation, and who will be bumped to the pen... or even worse? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ...
May 03, 2023•50 min
Bradfo once again joins the Greg Hill Show crew, this time to supply the only bit of sports optimism that can be found in New England these days - looking at the surging Red Sox and what has become their breakout star Alex Verdugo. 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...
May 02, 2023•10 min
Ever wonder why Triston Casas was having conversations with the home plate umpires so much even after balls were called? We have answers. Bradfo sits down with the Red Sox' first baseman, who explains his unique approach toward verbalizing each pitch that he doesn't swing at. It's a routine that initially rankled some umpires, but now Casas makes sure everyone is on the same page. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...
Apr 28, 2023•8 min
The entire Who Says No gang is back together once again and not much has changed with the puttering around .500 Red Sox. A look ahead at the deadline has the group split on what Chaim Bloom should be doing with the organization. Gordo leads the charge on the fact that the team just can't stand idle even if they aren't in playoff contention, but last year's deadline dilemma has some of the other guys unsure of what the front office is willing to do in that situation. To learn more about listener ...
Apr 28, 2023•59 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): The lessons keep on coming. Just ask rookies Grayson Rodriguez (Baltimore) and Triston Casas (Boston). Bradfo catches up with the two first-rounders from the 2018 MLB Draft to ask them what they would tell their younger selves, whether it be as an 18-year-old heading into pro ball or a major league newbie. Both players offer the kind of unique insight that only players in their position — and their relatively young age — can offer. To learn more a...
Apr 25, 2023•26 min
Bradfo pops back in with the Greg Hill Show crew to pick through the uneasiness that has come with Chris Sale's 2023 season. Bradfo also breaks down what to make of these Red Sox at this point, while wondering whose sweatshirt Jackson is going to steal next. 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...
Apr 25, 2023•11 min
