Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

It's Sammy and Gordo for a Super Sox show as the NFL season wraps things up and the sports world turns to spring. The Red Sox continue to make strange roster moves that don't bolster the pitching staff this season but possibly set them up for 2025. Additionally, Duran rumors grow but the question remains as to what would be the needed return and truly from where as Boston is still desperate for a...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): One of the best comeback stories in the National League last season was that of Ryan Brasier, who turned his career around upon joining the Dodgers. It was such a resurgence that the reliever earned a two-year, $9 million deal with LA just last week. Brasier returned to the podcast with Bradfo to offer the inside story of his free agency, while also o...

In the wake of the news that the Red Sox would be partnering with Netflix to document the upcoming season, the main question fans are asking is why not put together an attractive team? Sammy, Gordo, and Pat try to answer that with some true motives behind this series set to air in 2025, but more importantly with some trade ideas and current MLB rumors that could help make for an Academy Award 'Bes...

Gordo and Rob got to sit down with Red Sox CMO Adam Grossman to discuss the upcoming Netflix documentary spotlighting the 2024 Boston Red Sox. The three discuss the outlook of the project, who will be featured in the series, when filming kicks off, and what landed them the opportunity to be the newest centerpiece in a line of critically acclaimed documentary series now put out by the streaming pla...

Gordo and Sammy break down all of the newest developments related to Theo Epstein and his role with Fenway Sports Group. 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

It's a collab between Baseball Isn't Boring and Play Tessie, with Bradfo being joined by PT's Gordo to take a deep dive into the news that Theo Epstein is coming back to the Red Sox in the form or an owner and advisor to Fenway Sports Group. There is a lot to pick through when it comes to what's what with the return of Theo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...

It's another fan Friday where the guys call out to the Play Pen to see what questions are brewing as Truck Day is just days away. Callers and texters ask Gordo, Pat, and Sammy everything from Boras conspiracies to baseball world-shattering rule changes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

On the latest episode of Play Tessie, the guys are getting a better look at the 2024 Boston Red Sox and the characters that'll make up this season. One of them is bullpen arm and white whale guest Chris Murphy. Join Murphy and the guys as they chat about debuting in the Bigs, growing up on enemy territory, preparing for each day, and working with the Red Sox new and improved pitching/analytics tea...

The guys are back to break down a weekend of reports on Jordan Montgomery and Masataka Yoshida. Gordo, Pat, and Sammy have differing opinions on where this all ends up as it pertains to Montgomery. Then the discussion pivots to Masataka Yoshida, whether the Red Sox will end up biting on a trade, and whether there is hope for first half Yoshida to re-emerge. The fellas end with some talk about whet...

Fresh off his stint as the host of the Cinco Ocho show, Red Sox Hall of Famer joins Play Tessie. The guys pick Pap's brain on where the season is heading, win totals, how Casas can elevate his game to legendary status, and countless stories that'll cheer up your Red Sox soul after a tough winter. Chapters 0:08:15 - start (0:09:15) - cinco ocho show (0:10:30) - today’s players relationships outside...

Joe Castiglione now has some friends to join him on his day in Cooperstown as Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and Todd Helton are nominated by the Baseball Writers of America. Gordo reflects on meeting a future Hall of Famer while the guys talk about the short stint and memorable time Beltre spent with the Red Sox. Additionally, the guys are fed up of all the front-office news so they're taking matters...

Gordo, Pat, Sammy along with Coop recap there adventures and how they feel Red Sox ownership stands with the fanbase after what was to be their opportunity to buy back good faith. They detail what was said, and better yet, what likely got left out of the 'Cinco-Ocho Show'. Additionally, they discuss the sights and sounds of Fan-Fest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...

The Podfather, Rob Bradford, invites the Play Tessie boys onto Baseball Isn't Boring on the WEEI airwaves live from the Mass Mutual Center at the 2024 Red Sox Winter Weekend. From the trainwreck that was the 'Cinco-Ocho Show' to Pat Brown finally meeting Chris Murphy at MGM. Join in for the fun and thoughtful discussion on where the Red Sox seem to be going after making their intentions on the ros...

Craig Breslow spoke on multiple podcasts on Thursday, and a lot was revealed about his vision for and the direction of the Red Sox organization. Gordo and Sammy react to everything Craig Breslow, give their takes on the direction of the franchise both in 2024 and beyond. The guys also react to Jon Heyman's report that Adam Duvall is choosing between the Red Sox and Angels, and talk about the team'...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): For the first time since he took over as the Red Sox' Chief Baseball Officer, Craig Breslow sits down for a podcast, joining Bradfo to talk about the highly-scrutinized Red Sox offseason. Breslow addressed the team's pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the ability to spend, his mindset and strategy when it comes to getting into competition for players in t...

Well, Red Sox ownership has stepped in it again and in the form of over-promising while underdelivering in the offseason. Tom Werner corrected his statement on going full throttle and the gang is furious. Bradfo is invited on to help Red Sox Nation keep a level head while assuring them they are justified in their frustration. Will fans revolt at Winter Weekend even with John Henry being absent due...

Ever hang around with your friends and chop it up talking about the randomest Red Sox players from the past? That's what the boys found themselves doing on this one. Tune in for some names you may have thought you were never gonna hear again! 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://p...

There's been a lot of negative discussion about team owners in Boston as of late, but today one of those owners bought back some good graces with their fans. That owner is not John Henry as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat address the news that broke late Wednesday giving credence to the allegation that the principal owner of the Red Sox doesn't care anymore. Chapter Intro - 0:01:30 Winter Weekend - 0:09:30...

Bradfo is fired up once again, which has led him back to the podcast, this time joining Gordo. With the big news in the sports world centering around the dismissal of Bill Belichick, the guys look back at when the Red Sox parted ways with their longtime main guy Terry Francona. What lessons can be learned? What type of leader should be prioritized? Does it matter? There is some great reflection on...

Andrew Bailey has had quite a career path since retiring, with a meteoric rise to Giants pitching coach before taking his current role in the same position with the Red Sox. Bailey reunited with Bradfo to tell stories from his own career, how he prioritizes pitchers and pitches, and his perspective on some of the newest Sox pitchers (Lucas Giolito) and some of the holdovers (Brayan Bello). It's a...

Much of the attention this offseason has been paid to the pitching staff. While the Red Sox still have plenty of work to do on their rotation, the Play Tessie guys are wondering when we are going to see the team add the run-producing right-handed bat they so desperately need. After seeing Teoscar Hernandez sign a reasonable contract with the Dodgers, is it worth wondering if the Red Sox are going...

With rumors of Kenley Jansen and Masataka Yoshida being discussed in trade talks, it's fair to wonder what's next for the Red Sox. If they subtract one of their high-salary players, where does that free money go? Do they up their offer for a free agent outfielder? The Play Tessie guys break it all down and run through what might come next for the Sox. To learn more about listener data and our priv...

The guys open up the phone lines and DM's to the Tessie Heads in the Playpen. Gordo, Pat, and Sammy field questions from Red Sox Nation to cap off a rollercoaster first week 2024. From ideal opening day rotations, to whether or not they'd want Shōta Imanaga to sign with Boston, to which MLB mascot would win in a royal rumble. Be sure to get your questions in for the next mailbag episode through th...

Bradfo jumps aboard the Play Tessie Express for the first of his weekly rant on the Red Sox, with this week's involving the idea of moving on from closer Kenley Jansen. For a team that is desperate to find some certainty on its roster, opening up a spot on the team - the closer role - once again is a dangerous proposition. Bradfo points out that this was part of the 2023 roster Chaim Bloom got rig...

Happy New Year to all our Tessie Heads in the Play Pen! The guys ring in the new year with some resolution suggestions for Craig Breslow and the front office after discussing the reports of stagnation in free agency talks. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported that the Red Sox had told a free agent they need to get more fiscally comfortable before they can pony up and Gordo isn't taking the news ligh...