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Jarren Duran Runs Wild | 'Play Tessie' Apr 28, 2025

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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): There's a high level of positivity following the back-to-back wins and a series victory over the Guardians by the Red Sox, but Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have their feelings the same as they've been. The biggest headlines coming out of Cleveland including how much longer the Sox can trot out Tanner Houck after another rough outing. Also, Jarren Duran stole the show (literally and figuratively) and despite a confrontation with an unruly fan, he seemed to rediscover his All Star success a year ago. And, Connor Wong is closer to his return from injury, but Carlos Narvaez might make the catching position a job one of the two will have to earn. 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

Kristian Campbell continues to get more comfortable every day Apr 27, 2025

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After reaching base in five straight games, Kristian Campbell joined Will Flemming and Cooper Boardman after the Red Sox beat the Guardians 13-3 in the series finale in Cleveland to talk about his first month as a major leaguer, his heads up baserunning, and defending Jarren Duran.

A Catching Conversation With Connor Wong | 'Baseball Isn't Boring' Apr 25, 2025

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Perhaps the most complicated and unpredictable position in Major League Baseball these days is catcher, which is why Bradfo's conversation with Red Sox backstop Connor Wong is a must-listen. The Sox starter - who is currently coming back from an injured hand - explains a variety of elements regarding the position, many have been a mystery to the average baseball fan. The guys also talk about where the position is going and how Wong has evolved since being dealt in the Mookie Betts deal. 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

Consistently Inconsistent | 'Play Tessie' Apr 25, 2025

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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look into the Red Sox momentum coming to a screeching halt with back-to-back losses at Fenway to the Mariners. Is it still too early to make any assumptions about what kind of team the Sox are or are 27 games enough to start forming opinions? Then, the certainty everyone can agree on are the inconsistencies from the lineup and the struggles from the bullpen staff. And, thoughts on Brayan Bello's season debut, Garrett Crochet's rare struggles, and answering listener DMs including when the time is right to call up Roman Anthony. 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

Garrett Whitlock Joins the Show | 'Play Tessie' Apr 23, 2025

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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Red Sox standout reliever Garrett Whitlock joined Gordo, Sammy, and Pat earlier in Spring Training about how he has transitioned back to the bullpen from being a starter for the majority of his career. What's his biggest goal for the 2025 season after missing the second half of last season due to internal brace surgery? Also, Whitlock explains how he got involved in cheerleading back before he got to the majors in high school. And, the guys were overwhelmed by the dry sense of humor Whitlock has especially when it comes to the vaunted "arm barn" discussion. 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

Wilyer Abreu agrees the lineup is catching fire Apr 23, 2025

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Wilyer Abreu joined Will Flemming after another three-hit night as part of the Red Sox 8-3 win in their series opener at home against the Mariners and he agrees that the lineup is on a hot streak. Abreu also discusses the adjustments he's made that's contributed to his great start to the season and how he thought Brayan Bello looked in his season debut.

The Emergence Of Former Rule 5 Pick Justin Slaten | 'Baseball Isn't Boring' Apr 22, 2025

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's always a good story when a Rule 5 pick emerges into a standout major leaguer. That's Justin Slaten's path to becoming one of the Red Sox' chief late-inning relievers is a notable one. Bradfo catches up with Slaten to discuss his journey since being taken in the Rule 5 Draft prior to last season, and how far he has come in this year as a big leaguer. 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

Middle Inning Meltdowns | 'Play Tessie' Apr 21, 2025

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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): There's potentially a new problem arising that Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look into and that's relief from the bullpen in the middle innings. How many guys in the pen can Red Sox fans trust to hold down a lead after losing leads with Greg Weissert and Zack Kelly coming in? Then, the starting rotation will be getting a new look with Brayan Bello set to make his season debut while Tanner Houck continues to struggle as the number two option. And, Trevor Story is on quite a roll to start, but can it be sustained for an entire season? 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

Rob Refsnyder was unaffected by the early start on Patriots' Day Apr 21, 2025

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Rob Refsnyder tied the game at one early with a solo home run en route to a 4-2 Red Sox win on Patriots' Day over the White Sox. He joined Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks afterwards to discuss that long bomb, not being affected by the 11 AM first pitch time, and Walker Buehler having a great outing.

Rob Refsnyder continues to deflect praise on his teammates Apr 19, 2025

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Rob Refsnyder had three hits including two doubles in the Red Sox 10-3 win over the White Sox and he joined Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks after the game to discuss how much better the lineup is when Trevor Story and finding a groove with his limited opportunities in his new role off the bench.

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