Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Its now officially hot stove season and Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are all over some oddly directive comments made by Craig Breslow at the GM meetings. Do we buy Breslow making his wants of a number two starter and power bat happen? Then, the two big bats the Red Sox are likely linked to are Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso and the contracts could be very different for the amount of want fans may have. A...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into the tough conversation of the Red Sox having to trade one of their outfielders. Why is Jarren Duran the likely candidate to be dealt from their surplus and could the Sox check another box by getting a number two starter in return? Also, everything about this offseason will have the impending lockout in 2027 factored into it. And, the guys share the one free agent the...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are officially ready for the offseason with the first big move being a non-move. Is Lucas Giolito's time in Boston near its end with the Red Sox not offering him the qualifying offer? Also, the approach for the Sox when it comes to their rotation will be different from last offseason, but aggressiveness should still be expected. And, how much is the looming lockout in 2027 go...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to some big news regarding Trevor Story opting in to the rest of his contract. How crucial is it to have Story on the 2026 roster and should he cede the shortstop position? Then, its the first Who Says No proposal of the offseason from Sammy who addresses the need at first base and the outfield surplus. Would Kansas City and Boston agree to move Jarren Duran and Vinnie...

With the 2025 season officially in the rear view, its decision time for the Red Sox on a few measures. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat analyze at the potential decision of offering the qualifying offer to starting pitcher Lucas Giolito. Should the Sox give the $22 million offer to Giolito and do they need to bring him back to the starting rotation for 2026? Also, the guys share their thoughts on a wild Worl...

The one and only Hogdale joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on how the rising star among Red Sox fans broke through. How Hogdale has been handling his rise to fame and reliving his trip to Boston and Fenway Park. Also, the platform keeps growing as Hogdale details his new role with Barstool Sports and what's to come. And, everyone gets into some Sox talk about the one hitting and pitch...

After some time off, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are back and ready for the offseason to begin! With Alex Bregman officially opting out, have the chances of him resigning shrunk or even increased? Then, Kyle Tucker is one of the big fish in free agency and there is a fit for him on the Red Sox, but a lot will have to happen. And, a power bat is needed for the lineup and the guys have some mixed opinions...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat officially put a bow on the 2025 season by handing out awards and superlatives on the Red Sox roster. What were the best and worst moments from a year that was riding all around the highs and lows? Also, the players worthy of consideration for the biggest surprise and the players that failed to live up to expectations. And, Garrett Crochet could be considered as Team Cy Young...

The 2025 Red Sox season has come to an end which has Gordo, Sammy, and Pat feeling all kinds of disappointment. How depressing was it to see the Yankees dominate in Game 3 to clinch the Wild Card Series victory? Then, poor defense bit the Sox once again, but it was Ceddanne Rafaela who was making the rare mistake in the outfield. And, early thoughts on the future with the chances of Alex Bregman s...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have their feelings quickly shifted after the Red Sox lost Game 2 and are forced in a do or die Game 3 in their Wild Card Series with the Yankees. Where was Game 2 specifically lost from Brayan Bello's extremely short outing to Ceddanne Rafaela unable to bunt? Also, hindsight becomes 20-20 with Nate Eaton not scoring on a near costly error from the New York infield. And, Nick...

It was a roller coaster of emotions, but the Red Sox came out on top in Game One of their Wild Card Series against the Yankees. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat recap how wild it was to watch this wild game and how awesome Garrett Crochet was in his first postseason start. Also, even though Jarren Duran struggled again against a lefty, Masataka Yoshida and Nick Sogard bailed the Sox out with some clutch hits...

The Red Sox will be playing baseball in October for the first time in four years and its only fitting that they'll be facing the Yankees in the Wild Card series. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down a wild Friday night celebration that saw the Sox punch their ticket to the playoffs thanks to Ceddanne Rafaela's walk-off hit. Then, another chapter will be etched in the historic rivalry that for Boston,...

Just moments after finally clinching a playoff berth, Gordo and Sammy give their live reactions from Fenway Park about the journey the Red Sox have been on and clinching in the most dramatic fashion via a Ceddanne Rafaela walk-off. 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://podcastchoic...

Even though a playoff berth wasn't clinched yet, Gordo and Sammy aren't too worried about the Red Sox while Pat still has some reservations. Is there any real concern that the Sox won't capitalize on that magic number of 1 and why did some of the guys prefer them clinch at home instead? Then, Garrett Crochet's final regular season start only emphasized how great of addition he has been to the Sox...

Despite only playing and winning one game against Toronto, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat think the Red Sox are in a good spot with their odds of making the playoffs getting stronger. How did Lucas Giolito grinding through a rough outing help set things up for the rest of the week against the Blue Jays? Then, tides have clearly shifted with the Guardians pulling even with the Tigers, but who should Sox fan...

Gordo and Sammy had those bad feelings following the A's series turned around thanks to two wins down in Tampa to better the Red Sox chances at making the playoffs. What kind of comfort level should fans be feeling even though it's still a one game margin for the Sox over Cleveland? Also, what may be just as significant is seeing Alex Bregman look like his old self which will be vital during this...

Gordo and Sammy joined Bradfo on "Baseball Isn't Boring" to have a thorough conversation with Red Sox personality known as "Red Sox Jesus". He shares the story of how he became famous and the profound reason on why he decided to start dressing like Jesus Christ at Red Sox games. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more a...

The Red Sox are flirting in the danger zone of missing the playoffs following a series loss at home to the Athletics. Gordo and Sammy break down how scary of a spot the Sox are in with the Guardians closing in on them and what kind of collapse this could turn into. Also, this current spot brings back some bad memories of the 2011 disaster even though this season isn't quite the exact equivalent. A...

Gordo and Sammy get a chance to chat with one of the biggest stars of the 2025 Red Sox Trevor Story about his first playoff chase in Boston since signing in 2022. Also, after years of difficulty and injury, Story is appreciating every moment of being a key contributor in the first real playoff chase for the Sox in some time. And, Story explains the kind of relationship he has developed with Jarren...

For a weekend that started out very rough, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat give you their thoughts on the Red Sox losing two of three games at home to their arch rivals at home. Does this series against the Yankees change the expectations for the Sox regarding the playoffs? Also, there was and still may be some more fear in missing the playoffs and Alex Cora's comments didn't help the cause. And, Garrett Cr...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat all agree that the most important series of the season and maybe in the past few years is on deck when the Red Sox host the Yankees. What's at stake when the rivalry is once again renewed and could this be a potential playoff preview? Also, the Sox are sending their three big arms against New York, but which matchup creates the most intrigue? And, both rosters look different...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are all together again to share their satisfaction with a series win by the Red Sox in Sacramento against the A's highlighted by some dominant pitching. How shocking was it to see Connelly Early have huge success in his first career start and is he now a prime candidate to join the rotation? Also, it was the other side of spectrum once again for Payton Tolle which puts his ro...

Gordo and Sammy are out in the desert after witnessing the Sox look lifeless in the first two games against the D-Backs, but salvaged the series finale. How concerned should fans be with the struggles from the lineup without Roman Anthony and Payton Tolle? Also, its clear missing Roman AND Wilyer Abreu is hurting the offense so its right now about surviving until they return. And, there's more unc...

Gordo and Sammy got the chance to sit down with Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten to talk what's been an eventful 2025 season for the right-hander. What exactly was the injury Slaten suffered and how did he figure out when he needed to address it? Also, Justin talks about being inserted into a playoff push for the first time in his big league career and the legends he's gotten to share a bullpen with...

Roman Anthony won't be playing for the foreseeable future with a strained oblique and Gordo, Sammy, and Pat try to cope with the unfortunate injury. What kind of a gut punch did this injury leave to the Red Sox and their fanbase? Also, the upcoming west coast road trip to Arizona and Sacramento just got even more important. And, Nick Sogard was recalled to take Roman's roster spot, but Kristian Ca...