Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

No break from the drama for Gordo, Sammy, and Pat with more information coming out from the mass layoffs on the Red Sox coaching staff. If the lineup still struggles to hit, can the blame really be taken off of Pete Fatse like some in the organization think? Then, Roman Anthony is one of the headlines of the struggling lineup, but long-term outlooks on him shouldn't be affected. And, Brayan Bello'...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat sit down with Red Sox starting pitcher Payton Tolle and have a wide-ranging discussion including his whirlwind 2025. What was it like to go from pitching in college to the playoff stage all in the same year? Also, Tolle describes his love for cinnamon rolls with his now-fiancé as part of what his offseason look like. And, if you're looking for mustache grooming tips, Payton T...

Gordo and Sammy dive into the firing that rocked the baseball world and all of Red Sox nation. How shocking was it to see manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff dismissed? Also, all eyes turn to Craig Breslow since ownership seemingly gave him the green light to shake things up. And, it may be a hard time for players, but guys like Trevor Story and Jarren Duran aren't getting ton...

Baseball Isn't Boring on the radio can be heard every sunday at 10am, but this one was eventful. Alex Cora and several Red Sox coaches were let go. Bradfo, Gordo, and Sammy break it all the chaos down. Breslow and Kennedy presser heard within.

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are not feeling great, even close to panicking with the lifeless Red Sox losing their first two games to the Yankees. How concerned should everyone be about the lifeless performance from the offense? Also, all the struggles from the Sox goes back to the roster construction and outfield logjam left by Craig Breslow. And, it doesn't get easier with public enemy number one Cam S...

After a split on Marathon Weekend with the Tigers, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat try to diagnose the confusing feelings about the Red Sox. Are they really playing as good as their recent record would show or is it just a smoke screen? Then, Garrett Crochet struggled again, but it was nowhere near his previous start in Minnesota and showed some promising signs. And, Sonny Gray's trip to the IL just made th...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to a rough series for the Red Sox in Minnesota that was salvaged in the finale. Why consistency has become the key word in the 2026 season? Then, Garrett Crochet had the worst start of his career and being so far from his usual self there could be some level of concern sparked. And, addressing another fan incident featuring Jarren Duran this time with a Twins' fan.

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get their first chance to sit down with Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas to discuss his journey back from the gruesome injury he suffered last May. Where is Casas' mind at as his ruptured patellar tendon continues to heal? Also, Casas explains why he gave his stamp of approval on the team acquiring Willson Contreras. And, from painting his fingernails to shaving his offsea...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat keep seeing things get better for the Red Sox with a second straight series win in St. Louis. After getting shut down by Dustin May, how great was it to see Willson Contreras help turn the vibes around against his former team? Then, with Ranger Suarez and Brayan Bello pitching their best games of the season, there is clear vision of how the Sox can rack up wins on the strengt...

While the week didn't start hot, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are satisfied with the Red Sox winning their first series of the season at home against the Brewers. Is this series the start of a big turnaround for the Sox as they hit the road again? Then, Willson Contreras showed the kind of attitude that should be more than welcoming to fans and players alike. And, before the two wins, "Sell the Team" cha...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into a deep conversation with Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez about a variety of offseason topics. How was Narvaez able to power through his rookie season through a bad knee suffered very early on? Then, even though he wasn't part of the team, Narvaez felt a special connection with his home country of Venezuela winning the World Baseball Classic. And, Narvaez continues to...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into another series loss from the Red Sox as they lose two of three in their first home series to the Padres. Which area is suffering the most and has the feeling of dread from last episode changed? Then, Trevor Story looks like the biggest liability at this point and Marcelo Mayer overtaking shortstop seems like it should be closer. And, while there was encouragement fro...

If things were bad for the Red Sox after Cincinnati, they got much worse in Houston with three uncompetitive losses. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their levels of concern for the Sox after their first six games of the season. Then, the lineup has felt lifeless for quite a bit, but it really can't get worse can it? And, the run prevention strength from the Sox didn't appear.

Fresh off making the Red Sox rotation, rookie starter Connelly Early joins Gordo, Sammy, and Pat from Fort Myers to discuss his ascent through the minors to the end of last season in Boston. Early also gets into his friendship with fellow pitching prospect Payton Tolle and what their relationship is like. And, Early reveals his long-lasting affiliation with taking care of service dogs and why he g...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into the first series of the season going against the Red Sox in Cincinnati. What were the biggest mistakes made by the Sox in their two losses over the weekend to the Reds and will these concerns linger all season long? Then, the issues in 2025 regarding runners in scoring position have carried over, but the guys don't believe the Sox will struggle like this all year. An...

The 2026 season got off to the best start you could think of with the Red Sox winning their Opening Day game with the Reds. Gordo and Sammy look at all the notable moments from the victory including Roman Anthony building off his WBC momentum for a scraping offense. Then, it was a little surprising to see Isiah Kiner-Falefa starting, but Marcelo Mayer's pinch-hitting proved to be the difference. A...

The beast! The war pig! Whatever you want to call him, Garrett Crochet joins Gordo, Sammy, and Pat from Fort Myers to talk about the sting of being eliminated from the playoffs and the group he's with entering year two. Who amongst his pitching peers is Crochet excited to work with? Also, Crochet discusses more about his love for aquariums and the sea creature he has a tattoo of. And, you won't be...

Spring Training is now in the rearview mirror and Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are ready to give their predictions for the 2026 Red Sox season. Where will the lineup and pitching staff stack up with the rest of the MLB? Then, despite what projections may say, the Sox will have home run hitters to a certain extent. And, the player that may be quiet in the baseball world, but will establish themselves duri...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are coming to you from Fort Myers with Spring Training near its very end. Reactions to Marcelo Mayer being named the Red Sox Opening Day second baseman. Also, Kristian Campbell will start the season in Worcester, but no one should be expecting a superstar rise when it comes to Campbell's success. And, would a Payton Tolle or Connelly Early piggyback to Ranger Suarez beginning...

There's one more team in the AL East to preview in our Outlook series and that would be the New York Yankees. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat give their assessment on how the Bronx Bombers are essentially running things back from their offseason. Also, with the return of Gerrit Cole and emergence of now villain Cam Schlittler, how good is the Yankee rotation? And, it may not be the strongest lineup, but its...

Not quite what Gordo, Sammy, and Pat were expecting out of the World Baseball Classic Final which saw Venezuela take down the USA. Where things went wrong for Mark DeRosa and his roster and the overall assessment of the WBC tournament. Then, the big winners from the WBC had to be the Red Sox for all their players breaking out for their respective countries. And, before the game Sox got some reinfo...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have a chat with Red Sox broadcast analyst Lou Merloni with a little over a week away from the season starting in Cincinnati. How would Lou asses what moves the Sox made and didn't make this offseason? Then, Lou gives his expectations for Roman Anthony and what would qualify as a good season for him. And, the stock that Lou is taking from what we've seen in the World Baseball...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to the breaking news that the Red Sox are adding to their bullpen by signing veteran lefty Danny Coulombe. What role will Coulombe have and how does the rest of the bullpen shape up? Then, its time to continue the AL East Outlook series and feature the reigning American League Champion Toronto Blue Jays. How would their offseason of adding Dylan Cease, but losing Bo Bic...

The big story to come from the World Baseball Classic has been the dominance from the Red Sox representations. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down Brayan Bello figuring out his pitches and Jarren Duran crushing lefties in a big way. Then, how do the Sox manage the playing time from their surplus of outfield hitters? And, Masataka Yoshida doesn't seem like an everyday player so his pinch hitting skill...

Masataka Yoshida has been on another planet during the World Baseball Classic and Gordo, Sammy, and Pat can't help but notice. Does this success mean anything for what Yoshida could do for the Sox in the 2026 season? Also, it might not be playoff baseball, but the WBC carries quite the energy from the players to the fans. And, we might need to start preparing for life without Romy Gonzalez as he g...