Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat put a bow on the first half of the season by handing out superlatives to members and moments on the Red Sox. Who's been the team MVP and who has been the biggest breakthrough star leading into the All Star break? Also, the moments that had everyone feeling the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. And, a bold take for what to expect from the second half of the year. To lea...

Sammy takes the lead on a Who Says No Wednesday and proposes another long-term rotation option to Gordo and Pat. Would the Red Sox and Nationals agree to swap Jarren Duran and Payton Tolle among others for Mackenzie Gore? Also, Duran may not be the right outfielder to include in a package to get Gore. And, how much does the Nats making manager and GM changes affect the availability of the former t...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat take into the All-Star break with the Red Sox on the highest of highs following their 10th straight win in a four-game home sweep of the Rays. Is it now time to fully invest into believing there's a long term playoff run in their future? Also, Ceddanne Rafaela turned himself into a superstar with his amazing walk-off home run and reminded everyone how much playing at Fenway s...

The Red Sox continue to win and win AND WIN which has Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debating if its time to embrace this team on the heels of seven straight victories. Are we ready call the Sox an elite team or is the relatively soft schedule clouding judgment? Also, the confidence in the roster is skyrocketing with Masataka Yoshida returning and Alex Bregman soon to follow, but a move for the crowded out...

Its Pat's turn to propose a Who Says No to Gordo and Sammy which solves the Red Sox need for another arm in the starting rotation. Would the Sox and Kansas City Royals agree to send Seth Lugo to Boston for a few prospects? Also, Lugo could be seen as a poison pill kind of player on an expiring deal and climbing up in age. Then, Mikey Romero is viewed as the biggest prospect in this deal, but Jhost...

The full crew is back as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to a great 4th of July weekend for the Red Sox as they swept the Nationals on the road. What is the vibe surrounding the team on a relatively scotch-free series? Also, Walker Buehler may have saved himself at least one more start in the rotation, but the need for another arm is up there with a bat and a reliever. And, Garrett Crochet, Aroldis Ch...

Gordo joined Bradfo on "Baseball Isn't Boring" on WEEI to give their thoughts on the state of the Red Sox including if Craig Breslow will fulfill his promise to be a buyer at the trade deadline at the end of the month. 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/adchoi...

It may not feel like, but the Red Sox did win their series at home against the Reds which Gordo and Sammy are trying to figure out. How much did the loss in the series finale filled with self-inflicted wounds damper the mood surrounding the team? Then, reports say Aroldis Chapman and Alex Bregman are the most-likely trade deadline candidates, but it still doesn't feel like the time to have those c...

For the first time during the 2025 season, its time for a Who Says No proposal from Gordo to Pat and a late cameo from Sammy. Who between the Red Sox and Braves would say no to a swap involving Jarren Duran and Matt Olson? Also, what would other teams be looking to acquire if they wanted to bring in Duran? And, Gordo throws Walker Buehler into the deal which gives some mixed feelings on how good o...

Gordo and Pat are among fans who are searching for answers following the Red Sox losing two of three in their return home against Toronto. Is it too early for the team to pick a decision on buying or selling at next month's trade deadline? Plus, Walker Buehler might be on his last legs as a starter in Boston, but the replacement options might not be ideal in the near future. And, the hope for Tann...

Those bad vibes for the Red Sox got worse as Gordo and Pat react to a fifth straight loss and a series sweep in Anaheim to finish a long west coast road trip. What was the most disappointing to see from the series against the Angels and how much longer of a leash does Walker Buehler have? Also, Alex Cora has tried everything to fix Jarren Duran's struggles, but if the Sox want to deal him his valu...

A little over a month away from the trade deadline and Gordo, Sammy, and Pat want to get you ready for what the Red Sox could be looking. What is their biggest need in both the short-term and the long-term? Also, the big names to start monitoring on teams who could fall out of the playoff chase. And, with first base as a potential fit for guys to trade for, the Triston Casas situation about his fu...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat dive into the first series loss for the Red Sox in some time, but aren't too concerned about Rafael Devers and the Giants getting the last laugh. Have the Sox convinced their fans this is a team worth investing in despite the big trade one week ago? Then, Jarren Duran's struggles are getting more noticeable and while a trade may be unlikely, a lineup change might be the answe...

Some time has passed and Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are a little more level-headed about the Rafael Devers situation. Have opinions changed about who is more to blame for the falling out that occurred? Also, the players in the Red Sox clubhouse have moved on from Devers which tells the guys about how toxic Devers may have been. And, a quick note on Kristian Campbell after being sent down to Triple-A Wo...

One of the folk heroes of the Red Sox season Abraham Toro got a chance to chat with Gordo and Pat about his rise to fame in Boston and having another team he could've signed with in the offseason. How has Toro been able to carve out a role on a roster that he wasn't expected to make? Also, Toro explains growing up in Canada while having Venezuelan roots. And, the guys try to react to Toro and what...

What was supposed to be a celebratory weekend turned dreary as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to the STUNNING trade of Rafael Devers to the Giants. Where were things lost between Devers and the Red Sox and why did they decide to make the deal with San Francisco now? Also, the return on the deal does bring a sense of optimism either to fans and causes some flashbacks to the package for Mookie Betts. A...

Gordo and Pat were on "Baseball Isn't Boring" with Rob Bradford on WEEI and spoke with Red Sox Staff Assistant and Replay Coordinator Mike Brenley about his role on the team. How has he become so good at telling Alex Cora when to use his challenge including the previous night in extra innings? Then, Brenley judges the guys reaction to trying Alex Bregman's specialty salsa. To learn more about list...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo catches up with Roman Anthony's parents to discuss his journey to the big leagues, their reactions to his call up, youth baseball stories, and much more! 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 moment is here for Gordo, Sammy, and Pat to give Marcelo Mayer his gift now that he is a part of the Boston Red Sox. After sharing his thoughts on his good friend and fellow prospect Roman Anthony getting called up, hear Mayer's reaction to receiving something to help him fit in around the city of Boston. Then, Gordo and Sammy preview the upcoming weekend series with the Yankees and how Mayer...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are thrilled to see Roman Anthony finally up in the big leagues and contribute in his second game in right field. What are the vibes now surrounding the Red Sox with a 1-1 record in their home series with the Rays? Also, how much playing time should Roman get along with Marcelo Mayer when it comes to matchups? Then, the guys get heated when talking about which outfielder migh...

Its a positive pod for the first time in some weeks from Gordo, Sammy, and Pat after the Red Sox took two out of three in Yankee Stadium. Have the Sox brought back all the doubters or do they need to win more to instill confidence? Then, Hunter Dobbins decided to insert himself into the historic rivalry with his comments about the Yankees before he even threw a pitch, so no harm no foul. And, with...

Gordo and Sammy are joined by 2004 World Series Champion and MLB Network/NESN analyst Kevin Millar to talk all the issues surrounding the Red Sox. How would Millar handle the situation involving Rafael Devers and playing first base? Also, Millar explains how the human nature of baseball is getting kind of lost as teams may not have the strongest bond like the idiots from 2004. And, Millar goes int...

Another day, another disappointing way for the Red Sox to lose one-run games. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their frustrations on why the same mistakes and errors keep getting made. Also, wondering if its time to throw in the white flag on the 2025 season this early. And, reports of the Padres potentially having interest in Jarren Duran seemingly could make him the odd outfielder out. Would this be...

The full crew is back together as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat come off the heels of a Red Sox series win down on the road over the Braves. With May in the past and June off to a good start thanks to the "pig" Garrett Crochet, have the negative vibes surrounding the Sox changed or turned more positive? Also, Trevor Story looked like a completely different player in Atlanta, but it might not be time yet t...

Gordo and producer Joe hop on with Rob Bradford on "Baseball Isn't Boring" to analyze more of the conversation surrounding Rafael Devers' unwillingness to change positions. Between Devers and Craig Breslow, who's more at fault for all of this uncertainty? Also, it should be said that Devers should not be viewed as a bad teammate; just a teammate making a bad decision. To learn more about listener...