Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are even more frustrated than before (Sammy more than anyone) about the Red Sox dropping yet another series this time to the Yankees and seeing their playoff chance slip further away. The most irritating and anger-driven portions from the Sox and why a seemingly lifeless effort doesn't cut for a seemingly successful season. The guys also dive into Alex Cora going to Zack Kell...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat take a close look at the bullpen and how things will change in 2025 whether the Red Sox make or miss the postseason. The types of relievers the Sox should be looking for and the names like Kenley Jansen who could realistically depart the pen. The guys then throw out some free agents that the Sox could target and why Chris Martin seems to be the focal point of how things get b...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look back on the Red Sox winning their series against the Orioles that allows them to live and fight another day in the race for a playoff spot. The guys also break down the offseason dilemma with Tyler O'Neill after a monster series that included the walk-off home run in game 3 and if O'Neill should definitely be brought back to Boston. Then, a preview of another big series...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez joins Bradfo for a fascinating discussion regarding what has become a lost art: Pitching 200 innings. Pedro - who managed the feat seven times in his career - has some pointed comments regarding how the approach for pitchers have changed and how important the milestone is. Martinez also weighs on the Fransisco Lindor vs. S...

Bobby Dalbec was officially DFA'd by the Red Sox ending one of the more controversial timelines of any recent Sox player. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe look back on Dalbec's time in the Red Sox organization and wonder why he had such a long leash despite significantly bad struggles. The guys also debate if Chaim Bloom and the rest of the Sox front office did Dalbec a disservice by holding onto him for so...

Against a historically bad White Sox team, the Red Sox seemingly missed a golden opportunity to gain ground back in the playoff race by only winning two out of three. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe break down the frustrating series finale loss and if there is any hope left even thought a series with the Twins looms. The guys also praise Trevor Story for making a triumphant return, revisit Don Orsillo's ret...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Closers in baseball has a pretty cut-and-dried responsibility when it comes to dealing with the media. If they blow the save, they are expected to talk. If they convert a save, it's an earlier exit out of the clubhouse. Kenley Jansen, however, has been around long enough to see the media and player dynamic from all angles, which is why Bradfo sits dow...

If the Red Sox have any chance to save their playoff hopes, then a sweep against the historically-bad White Sox would help the cause. Gordo, Pat, and Joe preview everything about this weekend's matchup in Fenway and wonder if the White Sox are indeed the worst team in MLB history. The guys also reflect on former Red Sox and White Sox players that are heroes in one area and villains in another. To...

We're back! Too bad the Red Sox couldn't turn things around after our one series layoff which saw the Mets sweep Boston right out of Citi Field. Gordo, Pat, and Joe lighten the mood by recapping Gordo's wedding, but then bring it back down by discussing if the season is now officially over for the Sox. Then, the big off-the-field story was Rafael Devers not speaking to the media following the game...

Its the classic game of "Would You Rather" but with two of the brightest stars in the Red Sox organization and two years down the line. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if they would rather have Jarren Duran or Roman Anthony in the Red Sox outfield in 2026. All the while, the guys compare Duran's monster season to great seasons of the past like Mookie Betts and Jacoby Ellsbury. To learn more about lis...

It was a wild series of emotions while the Red Sox faced the Blue Jays that saw crushing defeats and phenomenal wins. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down everything that happened at Fenway and if the Twins being the new target in the standings is more feasible for the Sox. The guys also look at the terrible doubleheader sweep which was followed by a sensational outing from Brayan Bello which eventual...

While the big league club is struggling, the Triple-A ballclub in Worcester has been making a lot of noise majorly in part to Kristian Campbell. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat dive into the hot bats of Campbell and Roman Anthony and how exciting it is to add another lethal piece to the depth of the Red Sox farm system. The guys also debate if any of the big 3 plus Campbell could get called up before the en...

Good news: the roughest part of the Red Sox schedule is over. Bad news: it ended with getting swept at home by the Diamondbacks. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat detail everything that went wrong for the Sox including the small mistakes like Masataka Yoshida's baserunning piling up and the issues with walks from Tanner Houck and the starting staff. The guys then preview a massive essentially five-game series...

Its been a wild couple of weeks for the Red Sox and the hardest part of their schedule wraps this weekend with the Diamondbacks at Fenway. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat give their predictions for they expect to happen between Boston and Arizona and how far back the Sox could be in the Wild Card standings to be satisfied. The guys also debate if the bullpen can stay hot and make more picks on crystal bomb...

It may have not been the first series win that mattered, but taking two out of three in Houston has injected life into the Red Sox playoff chances. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat detail how the Sox turned things around after Kenley Jansen surrendered a walk-off home run and Luis Garcia leading the turnaround from the bullpen. The guys also praise some sensational defense from Ceddanne Rafaela and critique...

Even though he had just recently recovered from Covid-19, Cooper Criswell has been struggling since taking over for an injured James Paxton in the starting rotation. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe detail how much time they'd give Criswell and decide if Quinn Preister, Richard Fitts, or even Rich Hill are options to replace him. The guys then get into a fierce conversation about the new proposal regarding l...

Among a crucial series in Baltimore, Triston Casas made his triumphant return to the lineup and helped the Red Sox secure a split with the one of the best teams in the American League. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe talk about being satisfied with what happened against the Orioles and if DFA'ing fan-favorite Dom Smith was the right move to make for Casas. Then, the guys look into Brayan Bello leading the c...

While the present saw an odd turn for Tyler O'Neill with his leg infection, the future is starting to creep into the conversation where the right-handed slugger fits (if he does at all). Gordo, Sammy, and Pat discuss if bringing back O'Neill for 2025 is the right move and how Masataka Yoshida could factor into his roster spot. The guys also debate if the Red Sox should offer a qualifying offer to...

Yes the Red Sox won their series against the Rangers, but the vibes were killed when a sweep slipped right through their fingers. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat detail the very little ground made up on the Royals in the Wild Card and the continued struggles in the bullpen with Luis Garcia and others. The guys then debate whether Liam Hendriks is enough reinforcement for the pen and then preview a huge four...

Amid the struggles from the Red Sox recently, the team did excite everyone by promoting Marcelo Mayer, Kyle Teel, and Roman Anthony to Triple-A Worcester. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe get everyone pumped for the big 3 of the Red Sox future moving up the ranks and how close they are to making their way to Boston. Also, the guys play out scenarios about what to do with players currently on the major league...

The vibes are in a really bad place as the Red Sox had a disheartening series at home and were swept by the Astros. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe look at the biggest story from the weekend which was far and away the injury to James Paxton and how this circles back to the moves Craig Breslow didn't make at the trade deadline. The guys then talk about how you replace Paxton for however long he is out and pr...

Before the Red Sox begin a big series at Fenway with the Astros, they had a bevy of roster moves made. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at losing Tyler O'Neill to the injured list but regaining Chris Martin in the bullpen. The guys also debate who should be optioned when Triston Casas returns sooner rather than later and start campaigning for Alex Cora to be manager of the year. Then, a preview of one t...

To get themselves back firmly in the playoff hunt, the Red Sox went into Kansas City and took two of three games from the Royals to put themselves within striking distance once again. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat breakdown all the highs and lows from the Sox time in KC including more highlight plays from Ceddanne Rafaela and the signature play of Dom Smith's short time in Boston. The guys also detail ano...

While the Red Sox continue to push for a playoff spot, they wait for one of their best hitters Triston Casas who began his rehab assignment in Worcester with the Woo-Sox. Sammy, Pat, and Joe break down Casas' first games in nearly four months and Dr. Pat explains how precise Boston needs to be with such a tender injury like torn rib cartilage. The guys also dive into Casas' contradicting comments...

While in Arlington, the Red Sox found some magic in their bats and let the ball fly for a series win over the Rangers. Sammy, Pat, and producer Joe detail everything from the weekend; even the continued struggles from Kutter Crawford and Tanner Houck. Then the guys give praise to Rob Refsnyder and Wilyer Abreu for a newfound surge of power in their bats and preview a crucial series in Kansas City...