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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The only thing missing from Team USA being the favorite in the upcoming World Baseball Classic is something that has eluded the squad in each of these tournaments - getting the absolute best starting pitchers to participate. Bradfo catches up with Garrett Crochet to get his perspective on playing, while also analyzing the issue with WBC Central's Shaw...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): There's a high level of positivity following the back-to-back wins and a series victory over the Guardians by the Red Sox, but Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have their feelings the same as they've been. The biggest headlines coming out of Cleveland including how much longer the Sox can trot out Tanner Houck after another rough outing. Also, Jarren Duran stole the show...

After reaching base in five straight games, Kristian Campbell joined Will Flemming and Cooper Boardman after the Red Sox beat the Guardians 13-3 in the series finale in Cleveland to talk about his first month as a major leaguer, his heads up baserunning, and defending Jarren Duran.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Perhaps the most complicated and unpredictable position in Major League Baseball these days is catcher, which is why Bradfo's conversation with Red Sox backstop Connor Wong is a must-listen. The Sox starter - who is currently coming back from an injured hand - explains a variety of elements regarding the position, many have been a mystery to the avera...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look into the Red Sox momentum coming to a screeching halt with back-to-back losses at Fenway to the Mariners. Is it still too early to make any assumptions about what kind of team the Sox are or are 27 games enough to start forming opinions? Then, the certainty everyone can agree on are the inconsistencies from the lineup and the struggle...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Red Sox standout reliever Garrett Whitlock joined Gordo, Sammy, and Pat earlier in Spring Training about how he has transitioned back to the bullpen from being a starter for the majority of his career. What's his biggest goal for the 2025 season after missing the second half of last season due to internal brace surgery? Also, Whitlock explains how he got involv...

Wilyer Abreu joined Will Flemming after another three-hit night as part of the Red Sox 8-3 win in their series opener at home against the Mariners and he agrees that the lineup is on a hot streak. Abreu also discusses the adjustments he's made that's contributed to his great start to the season and how he thought Brayan Bello looked in his season debut.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's always a good story when a Rule 5 pick emerges into a standout major leaguer. That's Justin Slaten's path to becoming one of the Red Sox' chief late-inning relievers is a notable one. Bradfo catches up with Slaten to discuss his journey since being taken in the Rule 5 Draft prior to last season, and how far he has come in this year as a big leagu...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): There's potentially a new problem arising that Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look into and that's relief from the bullpen in the middle innings. How many guys in the pen can Red Sox fans trust to hold down a lead after losing leads with Greg Weissert and Zack Kelly coming in? Then, the starting rotation will be getting a new look with Brayan Bello set to make his seaso...

Rob Refsnyder tied the game at one early with a solo home run en route to a 4-2 Red Sox win on Patriots' Day over the White Sox. He joined Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks afterwards to discuss that long bomb, not being affected by the 11 AM first pitch time, and Walker Buehler having a great outing.

Rob Refsnyder had three hits including two doubles in the Red Sox 10-3 win over the White Sox and he joined Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks after the game to discuss how much better the lineup is when Trevor Story and finding a groove with his limited opportunities in his new role off the bench.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): In celebration of their 200th episode, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat turn their attention to you the listeners and answer the questions that have been at the forefront of Red Sox fans' minds. Why is Triston Casas seemingly dumped on by a portion of Sox fans and can he turn things around in time? Also, Roman Anthony continues to rake down in Worcester which could turn i...

David Hamilton joined Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks after the Red Sox won the series at George Steinbrenner Field over the Rays thanks to a 1-0 win to discuss his home run that just squeaked over the wall, how the clubhouse turned things around so quickly from Monday, and how he's adjusting to not having as many opportunities as a season ago.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Red Sox pitcher and friend of the pod Chris Murphy makes his third appearance on the show as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their chat from the spring with the injured starter. Murph updates the guys on the off-hand bowling league other injured guys were in during the offseason and details the decision to get surgery last offseason. Then, how has the rehab process...

Jarren Duran joins Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks following the Red Sox much-needed 7-4 win over the Rays to discuss putting on the Wally helmet that he designed for the first time, how guys like Alex Bregman helped turned the clubhouse around, and being proud to play for the people of Boston on the 12th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The recent stretch of rough play for the Red Sox continued as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat aren't happy with Boston losing two out of three games to the White Sox in Chicago. Was there anything good to take away from a series loss to what could be a historically bad White Sox team? Then, Triston Casas was given the day off then moved down the batting order, but its st...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): For the first time since being traded from the White Sox to the Red Sox, Garrett Crochet is making his return to Chicago. The pitcher sits down with Bradfo to reflect on his thoughts heading into the series with his old organization, and how he views life now that Chicago is in the rearview mirror. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Not only was the weather cold, but so was the Red Sox offense which Gordo, Sammy, and Pat focus on with a walk-off win salvaging a home series with the Blue Jays? How angry and frustrated should Sox fans be with three of four losses this early in the season to a division rival? Then, it was historically cold at Fenway Park and the lineup couldn't warm things wh...

After the Red Sox walk off with a 4-3 win in 10 innings over the Blue Jays, Jarren Duran joined Will Flemming to talk about his game-tying single, the momentum that can be carried into Chicago, and the flood of responses after sharing his struggle with mental health.

From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): Jonathan Papelbon discusses the depth the Red Sox have in their rotation, how they stack up with the other contenders in the AL East, and much 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran met with the media to talk about his appearance in the recently-released Netflix docuseries 'The Clubhouse' in which he reveals he attempted suicide during his 2022 struggles. The outfielder elaborated on his struggles with mental health, how he has learned to evolve and the satisfaction that his revelation has positive...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their conversation from the spring with Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito which was definitely wide-ranging. The starter talks about his road to recovery from the strained hamstring that currently has him sidelined and getting into all things Pokémon. Also, Lucas ranks his favorite movies of all time and details his Seinfeld bobblehead f...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their wild day at Fenway Park over the weekend headlined by their chat with the newest rising star of the Red Sox Kristian Campbell. The versatile Campbell talks about what the first week and a half of being a major leaguer has been like and the enthusiasm he has to call Boston his long term home after signing a big extension. Then,...

The Red Sox took down the Cardinals 13-9 in their home opener and Alex Bregman tells Will Flemming after the game that he's psyched to be a part of the Sox after his first home game and discusses the first inning outburst from the team to help charge the offense.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat talk about what feels like a total turnaround from the start of the Red Sox season to their last two games. Its all headlined by Kristian Campbell securing his future and signing an $60 million extension which feels like a no brainer on Campbell's part. Also, how Campbell has shown his maturity at such a young age and why he's already gett...