Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Next up for the Red Sox, a trip to Arlington to face the Rangers where Jarren Duran returns to where he won his All Star Game MVP. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe look ahead to this upcoming road trip and debate who is the most likely bullpen arm that Luis Garcia will be replacing when he is activated. Then the guys predict the series, give their Crystal Bomb picks, and inform you of some former Red Sox and...

As always, the week of the trade deadline provides a little bit of chaos in clubhouses and the Red Sox weathered that storm with two out of three wins at home over the Mariners. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe look back on everything that went down at Fenway including Wilyer Abreu starting the shellacking against Logan Gilbert and the re-debut of James Paxton. The guys evaluate Brayan Bello going toe-to-toe...

The trade deadline has come and for the first time in years, the Red Sox were looking to add to their roster rather than subtract. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe break down each trade and grade Craig Breslow on adding guys like Quinn Preister and Lucas Sims. The guys also debate if James Paxton was enough of a move for the starting rotation and if Danny Jansen is the right-handed bat they were looking for....

It was a roller coaster of emotions at Fenway, but ended on a sour note with the Red Sox losing two out of their three games to the Yankees. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat detail how Kenley Jansen and company couldn't capitalize on their leads and had to pick up the slack from a suddenly struggling Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford. Also, Craig Breslow got a head start on the trade deadline by acquiring Dan...

The first Red Sox trade deadline domino has fallen as the team acquires lefty and familiar face James Paxton from the Dodgers. Gordo and producer Joe give their reaction to Craig Breslow's first move of the deadline and what else can be expected with only a few days left to go. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...

On the heels of locking up manager Alex Cora, Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow seemed to have indicated that the team will make additions at the trade deadline. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe debate if we should believe Breslow's words and the fears some fans may have when it comes to the deadline. Then, Sammy presents a Who Says No trade with another American League team that addresse...

While it was a rough time in Denver for the Red Sox against the Rockies, they got some good news in Alex Cora's contract extension. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe discuss the importance of Cora securing his spot as manager for the next few years and the direction of the franchise. The guys also look back on the Sox time in Denver including Cooper Criswell's huge shutout and preview another rivalry...

With less than a week before the trade deadline, multiple reports have come out about players that the Red Sox have inquired or have shown interest in. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at guys like Jameson Taillon as a pitcher to target and Garrett Crochet who haven't. The guys also react to one of their favorite targets Luis Rengifo being held onto by the Angels and debate which is more important betwe...

In what should be a joyous celebration of a landmark episode for Play Tessie turned sour thanks to the Red Sox getting swept by the Dodgers. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat talk about how demoralizing this series was that saw Kenley Jansen and Kutter Crawford get knocked around. The guys then answer DMs from listeners about the anything Red Sox including trade deadline and look ahead to a sneaky important s...

Its time for the Red Sox season to resume and it's no easy task right out of the gate with a trip to LA against one of the league's best. Gordo, Pat, and Joe preview the first series of the second half against the Dodgers and if Boston can keep up their hot streak from pre-All Star break. The guys also debate if extending manager Alex Cora or making a significant upgrade at the trade deadline shou...

Even during the All-Star break, the excitement among Red Sox remains palpable thanks to the game's MVP Jarren Duran. Gordo, Pat, and Joe reflect on Duran's time in Texas and if he has done enough to warrant a potential long-term extension. The guys also debate if the Red Sox are ready to take the big plunge en route to a playoff push with nearly two weeks before the trade deadline. To learn more a...

As he recovers from Tommy John Surgery, Red Sox reliever Chris Murphy joins Gordo, Sammy, and Pat from Fort Meyers to discuss his rehab process and the odd skill he and other injured players have picked up. The lefty Murphy also describes what its been like to watch his team garner much success, but why it's not a surprise to see guys like Tanner Houck, Jarren Duran, and other thrive. To learn mor...

In the final series before the All Star Break, the Red Sox asserted themselves in the playoff picture with a big series victory at home against the Royals. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down the highlights from the weekend at Fenway including more power from Rafael Devers and another outstanding start from Kutter Crawford. The guys also show love to a resurgent Dom Smith and reflect on the first hal...

During the Athletics' series, Sam Kennedy told Tom Caron that Red Sox ownership would absolutely make the right deal even if it meant adding payroll. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate how serious these comments should be taken or if it'll turn into another empty promise. Then, Gordo creates a Who Says No trade involving the hottest hitter in Worcester in Nick Yorke and if a name previously mentioned wo...

In a sneaky important series, the Red Sox were able to overcome a rough second game and win two out of three from the Athletics. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at the resurgence of Wilyer Abreu and the continued hot hitting from Masataka Yoshida among other things from this series. The guys also compare this team to a fan-favorite Sox squad of the past and preview a huge series against the Royals with...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Kenley Jansen is back and he has a lot to say. How he viewed his All-Star snub. What advice he would give All-Star first-timers. His history with private jets. When he actually believed the Red Sox were ready to be viewed as a legitimate postseason contender. Dealing with trade rumors. And just how he views his current existence. It's another great si...

While the Red Sox keep winning, ownership keeps fans confused and antsy about their actions at the trade deadline. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat discuss a recent report from Buster Olney that states ownership still being undecided about the direction at the deadline and why buying is now the only option. Pat also brings forward a Who Says No proposal with the Texas Rangers with another pitching target tha...

In their first trip of the season to Yankee Stadium, the Red Sox showed no fear as they once again took down their rivals in two out of three games. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at everything that went down in the Bronx including the potential game of the year thanks to Masataka Yoshida and Rafael Devers' moonshots against some familiar foes. The crew also debates the biggest All Star snub on the So...

Gordo joined Rob Bradford on WEEI's "Baseball Isn't Boring" to chat with Red Sox Farm Director Brian Abraham to figure out how close Marcelo Mayer is to being promoted to Triple-A Worcester, which could be sooner than some may think. Also, Gordo proposes a Who Says No deal that sees a former Red Sox champion make his return to the team for a playoff push. To learn more about listener data and our...

Ken Rosenthal suggested in a recent article that the Red Sox could both buy and sell in one move by trading Kenley Jansen to the Dodgers for Walker Buehler. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if this is a good move for Boston to make and if it improves the team despite Buehler being currently injured. The guys throw out some more starting pitchers the Sox could go after including a potential in-division...

Those great feelings about the Red Sox are back after a sweep against the Marlins including an extra-inning thriller to cap it. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at how different this team is compared to recent years and the bounce back start from Brayan Bello. Then, the guys debate if their feelings about Masataka Yoshida have changed during his hot hitting and preview the Sox first trip to Yankee Stadi...

Despite dropping their weekend series with the Padres, the Red Sox seem to be a team worth that should buy rather than sell. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe look at the big names on the potential sellers' market including Kenley Jansen and Nick Pivetta and if Craig Breslow should hold onto the two pitchers. The crew then talk about why a team like the Red Sox shouldn't have a self-imposed budget wh...

What were once great vibes have drastically changed thanks to two beatdown losses to the Padres over the weekend. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe look at two tough starts from Nick Pivetta and Tanner Houck while Xander Bogaerts and Don Orsillo made their long-awaited returns to Fenway. The guys also show love to a hot Rafael Devers and look ahead to a series down in Miami with the Marlins. To learn...

Gordo joined Rob Bradford on Baseball Isn't Boring on WEEI to discuss recent comments from Craig Breslow about the future of Alex Cora. Why hasn't ownership and front office made a commitment to their manager yet and is Alex Cora worth the kind of money that Cubs' manager Craig Counsell is making? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-...

Jeff Passan recently wrote about the Red Sox potentially targeting Pete Alonso and Luis Rengifo at the trade deadline should they be buyers. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe debate if Craig Breslow should make these moves and if they are realistic or not. The guys also decide who among David Hamilton, Enmanuel Valdez, and other middle infielders could be out of the picture and a part of a package deal. To le...