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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): While the vast majority of baseball fans are everything that is right with the game, there are a few who represent all that is wrong. That was highlighted once again this past week with threats made to Red Sox reliever Liam Henriks. Hendriks joined Bradfo and the Boston media to explain the dynamic of how some fans feel brazen enough to send threats t...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Even though the Red Sox fell in their series finale to the Mets, they still came away with a series victory at home with some stellar moments. Gordo and Sammy go through everything that happened at Fenway including a mostly lockdown bullpen that shut down a high-powered New York lineup. Also, how much accountability does Walker Buehler need to take for his ejec...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): In this day of short attention spans and endless options, what is the best way to create, distribute and consume entertainment? It's a topic that is perfectly suited for Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito, who not only has lived his whole life in the world of baseball entertainment but also is part of a family whose roots are in the entertainment industry....

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo and Sammy get the opportunity to talk with Red Sox rising star Carlos Narvaez and ask him about his time in Boston so far. What was going through the catcher's mind when he was traded from the Yankees to the other side of the rivalry? Also, Narvaez has been on a big hot streak, but would rather focus on his relationships with his pitchers. And, the answer...

Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez spoke to Will Flemming and Mike Monaco following a 3-1 win for Boston over the New York Mets about celebrating withy Ramon Vazquez who won in place of Alex Cora and his communication with Justin Wilson and Aroldis Chapman during some crucial at-bats.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Even though Rafael Devers brought the energy up with his first walk off home run, that was quickly flattened with another series loss to the Braves. Gordo and Sammy react to what the issue in this series was and if fans should start changing their expectations for the rest of the season. Also, Brayan Bello struggled once again and raises concerns for the starti...

After a thrilling walk-off victory from the Red Sox over the Braves 7-6, Alex Bregman speaks to Will Flemming and Lenny DiNardo about his teammate Rafael Devers being a badass following his first walk-off home run. Also, Bregman praises the entire squad for a team effort and is thrilled to be part of on the home side of a walk-off big fly win at Fenway.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo and Sammy seem ready to make some changes after another rough series that saw the Red Sox get swept by the Tigers in Detroit. Who may be on the outside looking in when it comes to bullpen rearrangements? Also, time for Trevor Story to turn things around is running out while the outfield might need to be moved around despite a hot Ceddanne Rafaela and the...

Jordan Robinson kicks off the inaugural episode of 'She Got Next' by diving into the upcoming WNBA seasons with Washington Mystic's Aaliyah Edwards, and then welcomes on Christina Williams of Girls Talk Sports TV to go around the league and touch on the Association's most compelling storylines

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): If there is one person with a great perspective on all the elements of the Rafael Devers drama it is former Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell. The MLB Network analyst joins Bradfo to give his thoughts on Devers' approach, Devers' mindset and Devers' lot in life, having experienced similar situations - both personally and with teammates - in the past....

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The newest star of the Red Sox starting rotation Hunter Dobbins sat down with Gordo and Sammy to talk about life as a major leaguer and explain what exactly a "splinker" pitch is. Dobbins also discusses how Dr. Pepper became infused into his pregame routine and how he ranks among the best golfers in the Sox clubhouse. Also, Pat joins in post-interview to debate...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): When Joe Ryan joined the podcast to take us behind the scenes of his viral 30-inch sweeper, Greg Weissert was paying attention. The Red Sox reliever joined Bradfo to give his thoughts on having one of the best horizontal breaks in baseball and why it is sometimes better than other times. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Rafael Devers created quite a stir heading into Kansas City, but a series victory over the Royals seems to have calmed things down momentarily. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat detail the dominant starting pitching from Hunter Dobbins, Garrett Crochet, and especially Lucas Giolito over the weekend. Then, John Henry caused even more of a stir by flying out to meet personal...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): No celebrating a series win for the Red Sox over the Rangers as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to Rafael Devers again refuting the idea of playing first base. How much worse did Devers make the situation by calling out Craig Breslow for wanting him to change positions again? Also, Devers did no favors with the comments he made, but Breslow and Alex Cora aren't nec...

After recording the final 6 outs in a 5-0 Red Sox win over the Rangers, Liam Hendriks spoke with Will Flemming and Lenny DiNardo to talk about how he is still working back to his natural form, the team rallying over the last two days, and Ceddanne Rafaela's crazy grab behind him.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): With the injury to Triston Casas, the Red Sox are looking for a new first baseman. The player they are giving the first shot to is Romy Gonzalez, who is finally free from injuries and ready to show his unique skillset. Bradfo catches up with Romy to talk about his opportunity, with the conversation being introduced by manager Alex Cora's take on the 2...

The Texas Rangers have had enough of Wilyer Abreu who hit two more home runs and helped the Red Sox to a 6-4 win at Fenway. He joined Will Flemming and Lenny DiNardo after the game to discuss his prolonged success against Texas and what kind of spark Alex Bregman has been all season long.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer joined Gordo, Sammy, and Pat earlier this spring for another wide-ranging conversation as Mayer gets closer to making the big league club. What were his thoughts on being mentored all spring by new acquisition Alex Bregman? Also, the guys also ask Marcelo the next gift they should get him when he gets called up to Boston. And,...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): We always love to talk to MLB pitching coaches. It's one of the most unique jobs in the sport and always elicits some of the best conversation. All of it was put on display once again when Bradfo sits down with Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey to talk about the job, the evolution of pitching and how in the world Aroldis Chapman can still throw so...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): It was a rough weekend for the Red Sox as they not only lost their series at Fenway to the Twins, but also lost Triston Casas for seemingly the season and maybe longer. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat give their takes on how the Sox should address their new need at first base for both the short and long term. Then, the most recent stretch of losses have been when the Sox...

In another limited opportunity, David Hamilton came through with his speed and his bat and spoke with Will Flemming and Mike Monaco after the Red Sox win over the Twins 6-1 to talk about his reaction to the tough Triston Casas injury and how the team created an avalanche of stolen bases.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat haven't been this livid about the Red Sox post-series all year until back-to-back winnable games in Toronto soured everything. What's got the guys the angriest from a 6-0 blown lead to Alex Cora's choice not to walk Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Then, the lack of consistency in the lineup seems to highlight Trevor Story as the culprit where the i...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's been a long, injury-riddled year for Lucas Giolito since he signed with the Red Sox last offseason, but he is finally ready to take the mound for the Sox today against the Blue Jays and Bradfo catches up with him to get his thoughts on the day finally arriving To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The top prospect in all of baseball Roman Anthony join Gordo, Sammy, and Pat for a wide-ranging conversation about adjusting to a bigger spotlight. Roman explains his viral coffee trip during the spring and why he thought the house he was staying in during spring training was haunted. Also, Anthony goes into great detail about his love for the movie The Town. A...

Wilyer Abreu stays hot by adding another three-run home run for the Red Sox in their 10-2 win over the Blue Jays beginning their series in Toronto and joined Will Flemming and Cooper Boardman to discuss his approach in the home run parade and how he has stayed level during his first month of the season.