Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat join Bradfo on "Baseball Isn't Boring" on WEEI to talk all things Red Sox following their opening series win at Fenway over the White Sox. Why what's happened over the past few days has become a lesson for fans to stay patient with what the team has in the present and future? Also, the Triston Casas defense team comes out in full force as the guys agree a big turnaround is co...

In celebration of their 200th episode, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat turn their attention to you the listeners and answer the questions that have been at the forefront of Red Sox fans' minds. Why is Triston Casas seemingly dumped on by a portion of Sox fans and can he turn things around in time? Also, Roman Anthony continues to rake down in Worcester which could turn into a wasted opportunity if he is not...

Red Sox pitcher and friend of the pod Chris Murphy makes his third appearance on the show as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their chat from the spring with the injured starter. Murph updates the guys on the off-hand bowling league other injured guys were in during the offseason and details the decision to get surgery last offseason. Then, how has the rehab process been going for Murph and when can we...

The recent stretch of rough play for the Red Sox continued as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat aren't happy with Boston losing two out of three games to the White Sox in Chicago. Was there anything good to take away from a series loss to what could be a historically bad White Sox team? Then, Triston Casas was given the day off then moved down the batting order, but its still very early to start panicking abo...

Not only was the weather cold, but so was the Red Sox offense which Gordo, Sammy, and Pat focus on with a walk-off win salvaging a home series with the Blue Jays? How angry and frustrated should Sox fans be with three of four losses this early in the season to a division rival? Then, it was historically cold at Fenway Park and the lineup couldn't warm things which begs the question of the weather...

From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): Jonathan Papelbon discusses the depth the Red Sox have in their rotation, how they stack up with the other contenders in the AL East, 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

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their conversation from the spring with Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito which was definitely wide-ranging. The starter talks about his road to recovery from the strained hamstring that currently has him sidelined and getting into all things Pokémon. Also, Lucas ranks his favorite movies of all time and details his Seinfeld bobblehead from last season he helped design. And...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their wild day at Fenway Park over the weekend headlined by their chat with the newest rising star of the Red Sox Kristian Campbell. The versatile Campbell talks about what the first week and a half of being a major leaguer has been like and the enthusiasm he has to call Boston his long term home after signing a big extension. Then, the guys get into a wild and entertai...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat talk about what feels like a total turnaround from the start of the Red Sox season to their last two games. Its all headlined by Kristian Campbell securing his future and signing an $60 million extension which feels like a no brainer on Campbell's part. Also, how Campbell has shown his maturity at such a young age and why he's already getting compared to another hyped prospec...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo catches up with the newly extended Kristian Campbell to discuss his extension and why he decided to sign longterm with the Red Sox 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

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their interview from during their trip to Spring Training with the newest member of the Red Sox starting rotation Richard Fitts. The guys ask Fitts about increasing his velocity which helped him earn a spot in the rotation while other starters are injured. Also, what out-of-the-box food habit from Fitts has the guys repulsed? Then, after the interview, a breakdown of Fi...

Its an unexpected and unplanned episode with Gordo, Sammy, and Pat reacting to the Red Sox and Garrett Crochet agreeing to a six year extension less than a week after his Opening Day start. How does this change the evaluation of the offseason and the energy surrounding the Sox? Also, the future now looks even brighter with an ace-like starter, power hitter, and young prospects' prime years for the...

Not the best start to the season as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at the first series for the Red Sox that saw them drop three of four games in Texas to the Rangers. What is the mood following a tough series loss to open up the 2025 campaign? Then, Rafael Devers made all the headlines for a historically bad start with a record 12 strikeouts over four games, but now is not the time to worry. And, Kris...

The time is finally here for Gordo, Sammy, and Pat to give their predictions for what will happen with the Red Sox in the 2025 season. Will Rafael Devers finally embrace being the designated hitter to let Alex Bregman help improve the defense at third base? Then, the final grades for the offseason and if Garrett Crochet could be the team's MVP along with their best pitcher. And, bold predictions f...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have a chat with UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik about his origins growing up in Boston and his first memories of watching the Red Sox. Jon also details how he was affected by the pre-championship Sox moments like Bill Buckner and Aaron Boone. Then, Jon explains who on the Red Sox would fare the best in the octagon and which legendary fight resonates with him the most....

Still down in Fort Myers, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have their first chat with Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet days before he takes the mound on Opening Day in Texas. Does Crochet believe he and the team can come to an agreement on a long-term extension before the season begins this week? Also, the new teammates that has caught his eye while gearing up for the new year this spring. Then, the guys react to...

Down from Fort Myers, its the final non-Red Sox preview of the AL East as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat dive into the New York Yankees outlook for the 2025 season. Does the Yankees' lineup intimidate or scare anyone now that Juan Soto is gone leaving Aaron Judge as the only power threat? Also, can Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt rediscover their prime years to help the lineup out? Then, the starting r...

Right before they head down to Spring Training, Gordo and Sammy get into the latest developments regarding the roster construction and who may be in what roles. Is Aroldis Chapman really the right choice Alex Cora should make for closer? Also, with a great stretch of defense and hitting, Kristian Campbell may have done what the team wanted to and take the lead for second base. Then, with Masataka...

Less than two weeks away from Opening Day and the Red Sox roster is starting to take shape before game one in Texas. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to the not-so-shocking news of Garrett Crochet being named the Opening Day starter and wonder what that does for Tanner Houck and his expectations. Also, with two rotation spots up for grabs and four guys in the running for them, there are plenty of optio...

The mini-series continues as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat take a look at the team in the AL East who maybe has been flying under the radar in the Tampa Bay Rays. Is everyone sleeping on the Rays and how much of a factor will not playing at Tropicana Field will be? Also, Tampa has always leaned on their pitching and they will be getting their ace Shane McClanahan back along with young studs like Shane Baz...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look back on what might be the worst stretch of Red Sox news and notes of the spring so far with injuries, struggles, and Rafael Devers pushing back his Spring Training debut once again. What could be the reasons for Devers telling the team he's not ready to play in games? Then, the competition for second base rages on and it seems like the Sox are hoping Kristian Campbell ca...

The Mad Fisherman Charlie Moore joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation with Gordo, Sammy, and Pat (emphasis on wide). A dive into a wild weekend of news surrounding the Bruins and the trades they made. Does Charlie think trading Brad Marchand was a good idea and what Red Sox trade compares the best? Then, Charlie reveals the persistence that gave him his start and which celebrity gave him...

Continuing with our series of previewing the AL East, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat turn their attention to the Toronto Blue Jays in what seems to be a needle-tipping season up north. Is the writing on the wall for an eventual rebuild for the Jays with their two stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette? Speaking of Vlad, there seems to be nothing Toronto can do to keep him around after this season whic...

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat dive into one of the Red Sox players who may have been getting lost, but still has some pull on the roster and that's Masataka Yoshida. Where should Yoshida land if he can bat, but can't throw or play in the field by Opening Day? Also, the idea for the initial roster involved Kristian Campbell as a part of it, but his struggles throw a monkey wrench into any plans even though...

We have now entered the same month that the regular season starts and Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are getting excited from what they've seen in the spring so far. How much easier is it now for fans to get behind the Red Sox and amped for the start of the new season? Then, a look into guys like Richard Fitts and Ceddanne Rafaela who have impressed the most during the first week of Spring Training games a...