Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

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 goes by Connelly instead of his real first name.

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. And, there is tons of positivity still to take away like the first start from Connelly Early and the two monster home runs from Wilyer Abreu.

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. And, Garrett Crochet looked just like Garrett Crochet which could be a bit of a shock this early into the season.

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 believe what gets the Red Sox ace to break when discussing what TV shows he watched as a kid.

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 during the year.

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 the year hurt the development from the young pitchers?

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 got Aaron Judge and that's all New York may need.

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 reinforcements in the bullpen by signing Tommy Kahnle.

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 Classic.

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 Bichette be described and how do they stack up with the Sox?

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 skills will be put to the test quite often.

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 gets another opinion on his shoulder injury. 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

Our AL East Outlook series continues with Gordo, Sammy, and Pat diving into the big moves made by the Orioles. What kind of grade do the guys give Baltimore for their offseason including signing Pete Alonso? Also, the Orioles' roster is filled with former top prospects like Colton Cowser who need to start proving themselves. And, while the lineup looks better and the starting rotation got upgrades, there may still be holes in the bullpen and frontline pitching. 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

A name we thought was in the past resurfaced and Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are wondering why that is. How believable is it that the Red Sox could still acquire Isaac Paredes from the Astros? Also, Jarren Duran remains the most likely name in a trade, but at this time in Spring Training the value might not be equal. And, a deal would make things awkward with Caleb Durbin already dealt for and Marcelo Mayer likely to be demoted if it happens. 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 are breathing a sigh of relief that Roman Anthony wasn't injured on his outfield collision, but are noticing two rough starts this spring from Brayan Bello. Is there any nervousness or concern about Bello's production in the starting rotation after his start to spring training? Then, Connelly Early's spring is making the guys rethink who should have that fifth and final rotation spot. And, the near-term solution for Payton Tolle would be as a bullpen arm, but long-term solution is to keep developing him as a starter. 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

For a second straight year, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are ready to preview the rest of the AL East beginning with the Rays to start the division outlook series. Should Tampa be viewed as the team most likely to finish last in the division? Also, there always seems to be magic in the air when it comes to the unexpected success the Rays have, but that time might be coming to an end. And, there is power in Junior Caminero and the return of Shane McClanahan, but Kevin Cash will have his work cut out for him. 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

Before getting into the big headlines, Gordo, Sammy and Pat react to recent events from Spring Training including a big day for Pirates' prospect Konnor Griffin and a bad one for umpire Mitch Trzeciak getting corrected by ABS multiple times. Then, going back to Alex Cora's comments about Marcelo Mayer's roster spot and how realistic it could be that Mayer won't be on the Opening Day roster. And, what kind of extension are the Sox going to have to offer Wilyer Abreu if both sides are truly interested in one? 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