Pitch And Moan: Quick Hits With Terry Francona

Bradfo catches up with Konnor Griffin on his love for baseball, his fast track through the minors, his Team USA goal, and more! 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

Adam Ottavino has had quite a whirlwind over the last month. First, the former big-league pitcher made his final appearance in a uniform while helping Team Italy reach the WBC semifinals. And then he launched his TV career as part of NBC's Sunday Night Baseball. Ottavino takes us inside his experiences, including the now-famous sticker-on-the-Espresso machine moment. 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 the latest 2-Minute Grill, catches up with Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony regarding his evolution and how three weeks at the World Baseball Classic shaped 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/adchoices

There is no bigger talker in baseball than the newly instituted ABS system, which is why Bradfo and CBS Sports' Julian McWilliams feel obligated to give some next-level perspective on the subject. The guys also give their what's what when it comes to what players and teams we should or shouldn't be overreacting 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

Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham is back with the guys on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, this time helping all of us get ready for the 2026 season. Brian expertly answers questions from Bradfo and the Play Tessie guys (Sammy and Gordo) about the dynamics of placing minor leaguers at certain levels and how such decisions are made. One minor-leaguer is also highlighted heading into the real games. 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 obvious that there is a boatload of rookies who are talented enough to be difference-makers in the 2026 season, but how many of them are prepared for the mental challenges that await in the bigs? Bradfo is joined by former Mets GM Jared Porter, who also spent time in the front offices of the Red Sox, Cubs, and Diamondbacks, to talk about the tricky balance that comes with deciding if a young player can handle the ups and downs of the majors. It's the kind of conversation that will make you look at these young major leaguers in a different light. 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

Courtney Finnicum is in San Diego and she is sitting down with two of San Diego's finest who find themselves playing for their hometown team, Padres pitchers Joe Musgrove and David Morgan. They talk about their journeys, opening day in San Diego, and what the vibes are with this Padres squad and more! 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 first series of the 2026 season are in the books, and Bradfo is here to inform, offer insight, and entertain. And, even better, he's here to talk to one of our go-to guys when it comes to understanding when players are ready for their big major league call-up. Bradfo sits down with Syracuse Mets manager Dick Scott to get the what's what on how he knew Mets rookies Carson Benge and Nolan McLean were ready for their big moments, while also talking about how Triple-A players deal with weather and expectations in this first week of the season. 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 is back in the Baseball Isn't Boring Studios after a long stint in spring training, being joined by the guys from Play Tessie (Gordo, Sammy) for another Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show. This time, the conversation is dominated by the chaos that has come with the ABS system through the season's first few games. There is a lot to pick through when it comes to this game-altering rule change, and the guys are here to dissect all of 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

Courtney Finnicum is in San Diego and she is sitting down with two of the best closers in the game, Detroit's Kenley Jansen and San Diego's Mason Miller. They talk about their journeys, the present, and what the vibes this 2026 season are supplying. It's a good time with two really, really good relievers. 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