Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat can't help but feel good for the red hot Red Sox who've once again won five straight games. Is it now time to emotionally care once again or is this just a mirage? Then, Jake Bennett continues to dominate in his starts which puts another win in Craig Breslow's column. And, before getting hurt, Willson Contreras was riding high with making the All-Star team and committing to t...

Gordo and Pat break down the suddenly hot Red Sox who are 8-2 in their last 10 games after a sweep in Anaheim. Is there now a realistic position where the Sox can be buyers at the trade deadline? Also, how much the Sox sell off may even change with the sudden hot streak going on. And, its hard imagine an All Star Game without Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras no matter how bad the team record is.

All those good feelings earlier in the week were wasted for Gordo, Sammy, and Pat with the Red Sox losing their series to the Nationals. Are we back to where the Sox have been all season or is this just a bad two-game stretch? Plus, Willson Contreras sparking the benches to clear and Connelly Early leaving with an injury was apparently too much for the Sox to overcome. And, vibes in the city get e...

Gordo and Sammy chat with the Red Sox infielder taking the city by storm Anthony Seigler about his hot hitting since being called up. Seigler also mentions how he blacked out after hitting his first career home run off Gerrit Cole and where he gets his joy for the game.

There is a new energy from Gordo and Sammy fresh off a thrilling walk-off win to cap off a four-game Red Sox sweep over the Yankees. How incredible was this weekend for the Sox and when was the last time the fan base felt this god? Then, it still will take a long stretch of success for fans to buy back into having a competitive season again. And, the slings and arrows towards Craig Breslow does dr...

Things continue to get lower and lower for the 2026 Red Sox as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to a series loss in Colorado to the worst team in the MLB. What is it that's keeping fans around watching these games despite the lost season? Then, it feels like the gamble Craig Breslow made with holding onto Jarren Duran is biting him and the Sox organization in more ways than one. And, its a really rough...

Gordo and Pat have a feeling of Deja Vu with the Red Sox having the same outcome as last weekend only this time in Seattle. How much more has to happen for any discussion of a turnaround and does Chad Tracy come back as manager next season? Then, Sonny Gray is the obvious rental to sell off, but there is a debate to be had if he should be extended to have him on next year's roster. And, old friend...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat don't think things can get more embarrassing for the Red Sox then their last two losses to the Blue Jays. Just how unbelievably bad is this lineup and have fans' anger turned into acceptance with every passing loss? Then, all eyes shift to the trade deadline and what the Sox could get by selling off Sonny Gray and even Aroldis Chapman. And, if Jarren Duran is to be sold then...

Gordo is going in the sell direction in his latest Who Says No trade proposal for Sammy and Pat. Would the Red Sox agree to a deal that sends Jarren Duran and Sonny Gray to the Chicago Cubs for a guy Boston reportedly had eyes on last offseason in Matt Shaw?

After a whirlwind week from the Red Sox, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat give their vibe check after a series win at Fenway over the Texas Rangers. What more needs to happen to keep the season salvageable and are Connelly Early's struggles concerning? Then, everyone is still reeling about Sam Kennedy's comments about pivoting towards selling and the guys talk about if Willson Contreras should be one of thos...

Bad things just keep piling on as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into more Red Sox drama on top of being swept at Tropicana Field. Is it officially time to declare the Sox as sellers for the 2026 season? Then, a recent article seemingly assures Craig Breslow's job as safe, but it could all be a smoke screen as ownership becomes more involved. And, for the second time in weeks, there was false communica...

Pat gives his first Who Says No proposal of the season to Gordo and Sammy which puts the Red Sox once again in a selling scenario. Would the Braves agree to acquire starter Sonny Gray from Boston for their third overall prospect Tate Southisene and 18th prospect Ethan Bagwell?

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat saw the Red Sox waste another opportunity by splitting their two games with the Yankees in the Bronx. Just how many times have the Sox failed to spark some momentum and what is really keeping fans from not giving up yet? Then, Justin Slaten had another bad outing which caused the loss to New York which stresses the issue the bullpen is facing. And, full reactions to the big s...

On the heels of a convincing Red Sox win over the Orioles, Craig Breslow remains the center of attention in news and rumors. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if Breslow's job should really be on the line with everything that has come out. Also, David Ortiz said John Henry is worried, but should we read into those comments and believe him? And, the guys try and figure out players Breslow may target if...

Sammy presents his first Who Says No deal of the season to Gordo and Pat which has the Red Sox choosing to sell with this blockbuster. Would Boston and the Padres agree to a trade sending Aroldis Chapman and Jarren Duran to San Diego for catching prospect Ethan Salas, pitching prospect Miguel Mendez, and right-handed hitting prospect Alex McCoy?

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat continue to have issues even with the Red Sox winning their series in Cleveland to end the month of May. What more needs to happen to believe again and how should the Sox address the bullpen with Tommy Kahnle's ultimatum? Then, Caleb Durbin visited the hitting facility Gradum for help and the results have caused quite a stir. And, we finally have clarity about Roman Anthony's...

After Gordo shares his heroic tale of saving mice from his dog to Sammy and Pat, the guys talk about another heartbreaking Red Sox loss only to be resolved with a resounding 8-0 victory over the Braves. Have the guys grown more optimistic after the Sox snapped their four-game losing streak? Then, regardless of whether Craig Breslow decides to buy or sell, the outfield logjam still needs to be sort...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat saw the Red Sox once again come crashing down to earth by getting swept at home by the Twins following a sweep of their own. Were all three losses this weekend the most frustrating of the season? Then, its hard to say if the Sox should be buyers and sellers now that we're at the first legitimate point of the season to have serious discussions about it. And, with Craig Breslow...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat might be seeing things a little more brighter after a Red Sox sweep of the Royals in Kansas City. Do they actually believe Boston can turn things around and make the postseason? Then, Jarren Duran is on a big heater and could help boost the lineup or at least boost his trade value. And, things could get even better with Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony on the mend. 

Gordo has a trade proposal for Sammy and Pat in what may be the earliest Who Says No deal during a season. Would the Red Sox and Diamondbacks agree to a deal to send Ketel Marte AND Nolan Arenado to Boston for Jarren Duran, Connelly Early, and Kyson Witherspoon? Also, it may not be worth giving up the rookie contract and control of Early for two aging veterans.

For Gordo, Sammy, and Pat: a tale as old as time as the Red Sox offense falls short in their series with Atlanta. Just how bad has the lineup become and what should the plan be for Brayan Bello after his first start in some time blew up? Then, the guys start pondering if there are hitters on the trade block that could help turn around these struggles. And, Trevor Story's sports hernia injury shoul...

A tale of two games for Gordo, Sammy, and Pat in the Red Sox first two matchups with the Phillies. Has the mood about the lineup and offense changed after a lifeless loss against Zack Wheeler, but a win thanks to two home runs? Then, a crazy rumor surfaces about the Sox potentially targeting Mike Trout in a trade, but there doesn't seem to be enough there to warrant a phone call even if its true....

All the momentum from the sweep in Detroit disappeared from Gordo, Sammy, and Pat with another Red Sox series loss this time to the Rays. What's the best word to describe the lackluster offensive output from the Sox lineup? Then, Trevor Story is struggling to a point where some significant change to his role might need to change. And, Jarren Duran caused a stir once again this time on social media...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are trying to figure out how to feel following the Red Sox sweep of the Tigers in Detroit. Can fans feel happy or excited about these wins and how would you characterize the state of the Sox? Then, Payton Tolle had an another amazing start while Brayan Bello bounced back to create some more questions about the starting rotation. And, the big headline came from Framber Valdez...

Things have not gotten better as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to ANOTHER series loss for the Red Sox. How Ranger Suarez's injury just made things go from bad worse on top of a Sox lineup that couldn't hit with runners in scoring position against the struggling Astros' pitching. Then, more clubhouse issues may be leaking out with contradictory statements from Willson Contreras and Marcelo Mayer. And...