Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

The bats continued to remain cold for the Red Sox as they dropped three out of four at home to the Tampa Bay Rays. The full squad of Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are back to give updates on the bullpen management of guys like Kenley Jansen from Alex Cora and the situation at first base as the team awaits the return of Triston Casas. The guys also preview this weekend's series in St. Louis against one of...

Connor Wong was arguably the best player for the Red Sox in their series with the Nationals. Gordo, Sammy, and Rob Bradford give the Sox catcher his flowers and discuss the constant cloud of criticism he's had from the trade of Mookie Betts to the supposed tandem with Reese McGuire. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...

It wasn't pretty, but the Red Sox managed to win two of three games in their weekend series at home with the Nationals. Sammy and Gordo are joined by Rob Bradford about the headlines from the weekend including Josh Wincowski's demotion to Triple-A Worcester and Cooper Criswell's role in a healthy Red Sox pitching staff. The guys then preview the upcoming four-game set with the Rays and if the offe...

It was a quick trip to Atlanta, but not quick enough as the Red Sox lost both of their games to the Braves. Sammy and Gordo look into the offense unable to capitalize with runners in scoring position specifically Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill. The guys also dive into seeing Chris Sale pitch against his former team for the first time and preview the upcoming weekend series at Fenway against the N...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It was a good time to catch up with Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo considering his solid start with his new team. But the conversation with Rob Bradford seems even more fitting now that Verdugo helped his club rout the Astros Tuesday night with three hits, including a home run. Verdugo explains how he viewed his last year in Boston, his new existence...

Two great starts out of Cooper Criswell has become a blessing and a curse for the Red Sox. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman debate what the best role for Criswell is with the impending returns of Nick Pivetta, Brayan Bello, and Garrett Whitlock to the starting rotation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...

Despite salvaging the series on Sunday, the Red Sox went cold in their two-out-of-three series loss to the Twins. Sammy, Gordo, and producer Joe Braverman look at everything that happened in Minnesota starting with Tanner Houck hitting a little speed bump and Vaughn Grissom looking shaky at second base in his debut. Then, the guys debate the role best suited for Cooper Criswell and preview a short...

There was plenty of roster shifting for the Red Sox, but the bullpen remained as strong as they've been during the beginning of the season. Gordo, Pat, and producer Joe Braverman look at the optioning of Bobby Dalbec for Dominic Smith and Garrett Cooper along with the dominance from the bullpen in their opening game with the Giants starting with a strong opening from Cooper Criswell. To learn more...

In an interleague matchup, the Red Sox welcomed the Giants to town and took two games out of three at Fenway Park. Gordo, Pat, and new producer Joe Braverman look back on the standout performances from Kutter Crawford and Connor Wong that helped the Sox win the series. The guys also look ahead to the upcoming series in Minnesota against the Twins and how new players like Dominic Smith and Vaughn G...

In a rare April trade, the Red Sox seemed to have found a replacement for Triston Casas in Garrett Cooper. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat dive into how Cooper can help out and what the future now holds for one Bobby Dalbec. 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

The Red Sox ended their weekend series with the Cubs in walk off fashion on the back of another great outing from Tanner Houck. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat dive into everything from the weekend including a career day for Ceddanne Rafaela in Saturday's 17-0 blowout win and if Houck can keep up his early season success. The guys then preview the upcoming series with the Giants at Fenway and how impactful...

It was a 4-2 road trip for the Red Sox that culminated with losing two out of three in Cleveland. Gordo explains his turn around to supporting Cedddanne Rafaela playing at shortstop to Sammy and Pat. Also, the guys discuss who should replace Triston Casas, speculate why Masataka Yoshida hasn't been in the starting lineup, and preview a three-game series at Fenway against the Cubs this weekend. To...

Sammy and Gordo got to travel up to Portland, Maine to chat with Sea Dogs' pitcher Christopher Troye. They get into everything including moving up in the Red Sox farm system, adjusting to the Maine environment, and the inspiration behind his motivational posts on social media. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...

Sammy, Pat, and Gordo get into a debate about how good Corey Kluber really was in his career while naming players who've played for Boston and Cleveland in this edition of Guys Being Dudes. 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

Not only was it a great weekend for the Red Sox who swept the Pirates in Pittsburgh, but the guys got to head up to Maine and talk with the potential future of the Sox with the Portland Sea Dogs. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat talk about that trip plus the where the Red Sox outmatched the Bucs including the continued dominance from the Red Sox starting pitching and a look ahead to another series with the G...

It was a dismal end to the homestand for the Red Sox as they drop three of the four games their series with the Guardians. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat go through the big moments of the series including the lone bright spot from Tanner Houck and get heated with each other about who should be starting at shortstop. The guys also preview the upcoming weekend series in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. To lea...

The Red Sox stole the series from the Angels after the Sox regrouped from their 4th straight loss to open things up. Sammy, Gordo and Pat recap everything in the series from Tyler O'Niel continuing to mash, Triston Casas exposing theories, and Kenly Jansen is upset again. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about yo...

The Red Sox are getting ready for their Marathon Matchup with the Cleveland Guardians. After rebounding the season and popping above .500, Sammy, Pat, and Gordo are previewing the pitching duels to come and where the Red Sox can look to take advantage of the series. Gordo is still hunting for his first correct series prediction while everyone needs a bounceback on their Crystal Bomb prediction. To...

Gordo, Pat, and Sammy preview what should be a pick-me-up weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels and Mike Trout. The guys give out their Crystal Bomb and series predictions along with going over pitching matchups for each game of the series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt...

Gordo and Sammy recap the frustration that has bubbled over as the Baltimore Orioles come into Fenway for the first homestead of the season and sweep the Red Sox. The Bullpen proved to be the bane of Boston's existence as late-game blowups appeared to be a trend over the three games. Sammy and Gordo also look at the building injury list and the growing hole at shortstop thanks to the curse of Xand...

The Red Sox get ready to open things up at home against AL East division foe, the Baltimore Orioles, after a 10-game road trip on the West Coast. The team kicked off the season in high gear but now runs into the betting favorites to win the division and a star-studded team of what the MLB has best to offer in youth. Can the Red Sox pitching keep the trajectory they were on? Will Story's absence be...

The Red Sox wrap up their 10-game road trip to start the season by taking 2 of 2 games from the Los Angeles Angels. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat recap the series and all the news that came out of the weekend including a Dr. Pat's Prognosis for Trevor Story and his shoulder. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

The Red Sox are kicking off the weekend trying to streak from the Bay Area to Los Angeles like a member of the 1970s counterculture. After taking 3 from Oakland and solidifying the Athletics injust move out of town, the Red Sox set their sight on the Los Angeles Angels. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat give their insights on the pitching matchups and take a crack at predicting who shines brightest in Tinselt...

The Boston Red Sox came out of the gates hot in Oakland and kept the fire ablaze as they secured their first sweep of the season. The Red Sox pitching staff continues to dazzle and the guys break it all down for your off day before Boston heads south to Los Angeles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

The Boston Red Sox are continuing to rip right along as they pick up some more wins and build on an early hot start. The guys are taking some time to field questions and hear takes from the Play Pen by opening up the PT Hotline. Should fans remain cautiously optimistic? What are the actual critiques of this staff so far and where can they improve? Sammy, Gordo, and Pat tackle all these questions a...