Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Against a historically bad White Sox team, the Red Sox seemingly missed a golden opportunity to gain ground back in the playoff race by only winning two out of three. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe break down the frustrating series finale loss and if there is any hope left even thought a series with the Twins looms. The guys also praise Trevor Story for making a triumphant return, revisit Don Orsillo's return to the Red Sox booth, and preview the next series with the Orioles. 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Closers in baseball has a pretty cut-and-dried responsibility when it comes to dealing with the media. If they blow the save, they are expected to talk. If they convert a save, it's an earlier exit out of the clubhouse. Kenley Jansen, however, has been around long enough to see the media and player dynamic from all angles, which is why Bradfo sits down with the veteran reliever to talk about this topic. There is also some good Francisco Lindor vs. Shohei Ohtani MVP talk. 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

If the Red Sox have any chance to save their playoff hopes, then a sweep against the historically-bad White Sox would help the cause. Gordo, Pat, and Joe preview everything about this weekend's matchup in Fenway and wonder if the White Sox are indeed the worst team in MLB history. The guys also reflect on former Red Sox and White Sox players that are heroes in one area and villains in another. 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

We're back! Too bad the Red Sox couldn't turn things around after our one series layoff which saw the Mets sweep Boston right out of Citi Field. Gordo, Pat, and Joe lighten the mood by recapping Gordo's wedding, but then bring it back down by discussing if the season is now officially over for the Sox. Then, the big off-the-field story was Rafael Devers not speaking to the media following the game 2 loss. Does Raffy need to change his ways to talk to the press more and why is everyone seemingly taking his side over the media who were left high and dry? 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

Its the classic game of "Would You Rather" but with two of the brightest stars in the Red Sox organization and two years down the line. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if they would rather have Jarren Duran or Roman Anthony in the Red Sox outfield in 2026. All the while, the guys compare Duran's monster season to great seasons of the past like Mookie Betts and Jacoby Ellsbury. 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

It was a wild series of emotions while the Red Sox faced the Blue Jays that saw crushing defeats and phenomenal wins. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down everything that happened at Fenway and if the Twins being the new target in the standings is more feasible for the Sox. The guys also look at the terrible doubleheader sweep which was followed by a sensational outing from Brayan Bello which eventually leads into a series preview where the Sox take a trip to Detroit to face the surprisingly hot Tigers. 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

While the big league club is struggling, the Triple-A ballclub in Worcester has been making a lot of noise majorly in part to Kristian Campbell. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat dive into the hot bats of Campbell and Roman Anthony and how exciting it is to add another lethal piece to the depth of the Red Sox farm system. The guys also debate if any of the big 3 plus Campbell could get called up before the end of the Sox season and who is more likely to be promoted first. 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

Good news: the roughest part of the Red Sox schedule is over. Bad news: it ended with getting swept at home by the Diamondbacks. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat detail everything that went wrong for the Sox including the small mistakes like Masataka Yoshida's baserunning piling up and the issues with walks from Tanner Houck and the starting staff. The guys then preview a massive essentially five-game series versus the Blue Jays and why the Sox can't waste this kind of opportunity. 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

Its been a wild couple of weeks for the Red Sox and the hardest part of their schedule wraps this weekend with the Diamondbacks at Fenway. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat give their predictions for they expect to happen between Boston and Arizona and how far back the Sox could be in the Wild Card standings to be satisfied. The guys also debate if the bullpen can stay hot and make more picks on crystal bomb and guys being dudes. 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

It may have not been the first series win that mattered, but taking two out of three in Houston has injected life into the Red Sox playoff chances. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat detail how the Sox turned things around after Kenley Jansen surrendered a walk-off home run and Luis Garcia leading the turnaround from the bullpen. The guys also praise some sensational defense from Ceddanne Rafaela and critique Nick Pivetta after another rough outing. 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

Even though he had just recently recovered from Covid-19, Cooper Criswell has been struggling since taking over for an injured James Paxton in the starting rotation. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe detail how much time they'd give Criswell and decide if Quinn Preister, Richard Fitts, or even Rich Hill are options to replace him. The guys then get into a fierce conversation about the new proposal regarding length for starting pitchers. 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

Among a crucial series in Baltimore, Triston Casas made his triumphant return to the lineup and helped the Red Sox secure a split with the one of the best teams in the American League. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe talk about being satisfied with what happened against the Orioles and if DFA'ing fan-favorite Dom Smith was the right move to make for Casas. Then, the guys look into Brayan Bello leading the charge of a slightly improved starting rotation and preview the upcoming trip to Houston for another bout with the Astros. 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

While the present saw an odd turn for Tyler O'Neill with his leg infection, the future is starting to creep into the conversation where the right-handed slugger fits (if he does at all). Gordo, Sammy, and Pat discuss if bringing back O'Neill for 2025 is the right move and how Masataka Yoshida could factor into his roster spot. The guys also debate if the Red Sox should offer a qualifying offer to Tyler O'Neill and if he should accept it rather than test free agency. 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

Yes the Red Sox won their series against the Rangers, but the vibes were killed when a sweep slipped right through their fingers. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat detail the very little ground made up on the Royals in the Wild Card and the continued struggles in the bullpen with Luis Garcia and others. The guys then debate whether Liam Hendriks is enough reinforcement for the pen and then preview a huge four game series in Baltimore with the Orioles. 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

Amid the struggles from the Red Sox recently, the team did excite everyone by promoting Marcelo Mayer, Kyle Teel, and Roman Anthony to Triple-A Worcester. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe get everyone pumped for the big 3 of the Red Sox future moving up the ranks and how close they are to making their way to Boston. Also, the guys play out scenarios about what to do with players currently on the major league roster like Connor Wong and Jarren Duran. 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 vibes are in a really bad place as the Red Sox had a disheartening series at home and were swept by the Astros. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe look at the biggest story from the weekend which was far and away the injury to James Paxton and how this circles back to the moves Craig Breslow didn't make at the trade deadline. The guys then talk about how you replace Paxton for however long he is out and preview the another series with the Texas Rangers at Fenway. 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 the Red Sox begin a big series at Fenway with the Astros, they had a bevy of roster moves made. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at losing Tyler O'Neill to the injured list but regaining Chris Martin in the bullpen. The guys also debate who should be optioned when Triston Casas returns sooner rather than later and start campaigning for Alex Cora to be manager of the year. Then, a preview of one the other team contending for a playoff spot in the Houston Astros. 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

To get themselves back firmly in the playoff hunt, the Red Sox went into Kansas City and took two of three games from the Royals to put themselves within striking distance once again. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat breakdown all the highs and lows from the Sox time in KC including more highlight plays from Ceddanne Rafaela and the signature play of Dom Smith's short time in Boston. The guys also detail another struggling start from Kutter Crawford and if anyone in the starting rotation can be trusted right now. 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

While the Red Sox continue to push for a playoff spot, they wait for one of their best hitters Triston Casas who began his rehab assignment in Worcester with the Woo-Sox. Sammy, Pat, and Joe break down Casas' first games in nearly four months and Dr. Pat explains how precise Boston needs to be with such a tender injury like torn rib cartilage. The guys also dive into Casas' contradicting comments about how he feels and if this will become an issue when he eventually returns to 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

While in Arlington, the Red Sox found some magic in their bats and let the ball fly for a series win over the Rangers. Sammy, Pat, and producer Joe detail everything from the weekend; even the continued struggles from Kutter Crawford and Tanner Houck. Then the guys give praise to Rob Refsnyder and Wilyer Abreu for a newfound surge of power in their bats and preview a crucial series in Kansas City against the Royals. 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

Next up for the Red Sox, a trip to Arlington to face the Rangers where Jarren Duran returns to where he won his All Star Game MVP. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe look ahead to this upcoming road trip and debate who is the most likely bullpen arm that Luis Garcia will be replacing when he is activated. Then the guys predict the series, give their Crystal Bomb picks, and inform you of some former Red Sox and Ranger players you may have forgotten. 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

As always, the week of the trade deadline provides a little bit of chaos in clubhouses and the Red Sox weathered that storm with two out of three wins at home over the Mariners. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe look back on everything that went down at Fenway including Wilyer Abreu starting the shellacking against Logan Gilbert and the re-debut of James Paxton. The guys evaluate Brayan Bello going toe-to-toe with George Kirby and Rafael Devers making Seattle pay for pitching to him with a 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The trade deadline has come and for the first time in years, the Red Sox were looking to add to their roster rather than subtract. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe break down each trade and grade Craig Breslow on adding guys like Quinn Preister and Lucas Sims. The guys also debate if James Paxton was enough of a move for the starting rotation and if Danny Jansen is the right-handed bat they were looking for. 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

It was a roller coaster of emotions at Fenway, but ended on a sour note with the Red Sox losing two out of their three games to the Yankees. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat detail how Kenley Jansen and company couldn't capitalize on their leads and had to pick up the slack from a suddenly struggling Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford. Also, Craig Breslow got a head start on the trade deadline by acquiring Danny Jansen and James Paxton, but is that enough to fix the current struggles? 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 first Red Sox trade deadline domino has fallen as the team acquires lefty and familiar face James Paxton from the Dodgers. Gordo and producer Joe give their reaction to Craig Breslow's first move of the deadline and what else can be expected with only a few days left to go. 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

On the heels of locking up manager Alex Cora, Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow seemed to have indicated that the team will make additions at the trade deadline. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe debate if we should believe Breslow's words and the fears some fans may have when it comes to the deadline. Then, Sammy presents a Who Says No trade with another American League team that addresses the needs for a bullpen arm and a right-handed bat. 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

While it was a rough time in Denver for the Red Sox against the Rockies, they got some good news in Alex Cora's contract extension. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe discuss the importance of Cora securing his spot as manager for the next few years and the direction of the franchise. The guys also look back on the Sox time in Denver including Cooper Criswell's huge shutout and preview another rivalry series at Fenway with the Yankees. 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

With less than a week before the trade deadline, multiple reports have come out about players that the Red Sox have inquired or have shown interest in. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at guys like Jameson Taillon as a pitcher to target and Garrett Crochet who haven't. The guys also react to one of their favorite targets Luis Rengifo being held onto by the Angels and debate which is more important between a starting pitcher and a right-handed bat to acquire. 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

In what should be a joyous celebration of a landmark episode for Play Tessie turned sour thanks to the Red Sox getting swept by the Dodgers. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat talk about how demoralizing this series was that saw Kenley Jansen and Kutter Crawford get knocked around. The guys then answer DMs from listeners about the anything Red Sox including trade deadline and look ahead to a sneaky important series in Colorado against the Rockies. 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

Its time for the Red Sox season to resume and it's no easy task right out of the gate with a trip to LA against one of the league's best. Gordo, Pat, and Joe preview the first series of the second half against the Dodgers and if Boston can keep up their hot streak from pre-All Star break. The guys also debate if extending manager Alex Cora or making a significant upgrade at the trade deadline should be the team's priority. 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

Even during the All-Star break, the excitement among Red Sox remains palpable thanks to the game's MVP Jarren Duran. Gordo, Pat, and Joe reflect on Duran's time in Texas and if he has done enough to warrant a potential long-term extension. The guys also debate if the Red Sox are ready to take the big plunge en route to a playoff push with nearly two weeks before the trade deadline. 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

As he recovers from Tommy John Surgery, Red Sox reliever Chris Murphy joins Gordo, Sammy, and Pat from Fort Meyers to discuss his rehab process and the odd skill he and other injured players have picked up. The lefty Murphy also describes what its been like to watch his team garner much success, but why it's not a surprise to see guys like Tanner Houck, Jarren Duran, and other thrive. 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

In the final series before the All Star Break, the Red Sox asserted themselves in the playoff picture with a big series victory at home against the Royals. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down the highlights from the weekend at Fenway including more power from Rafael Devers and another outstanding start from Kutter Crawford. The guys also show love to a resurgent Dom Smith and reflect on the first half of the year by handing out midseason awards. 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

During the Athletics' series, Sam Kennedy told Tom Caron that Red Sox ownership would absolutely make the right deal even if it meant adding payroll. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate how serious these comments should be taken or if it'll turn into another empty promise. Then, Gordo creates a Who Says No trade involving the hottest hitter in Worcester in Nick Yorke and if a name previously mentioned would garner that kind of return. 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

In a sneaky important series, the Red Sox were able to overcome a rough second game and win two out of three from the Athletics. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at the resurgence of Wilyer Abreu and the continued hot hitting from Masataka Yoshida among other things from this series. The guys also compare this team to a fan-favorite Sox squad of the past and preview a huge series against the Royals with Wild Card implications in the team's last series before the All Star break. 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Kenley Jansen is back and he has a lot to say. How he viewed his All-Star snub. What advice he would give All-Star first-timers. His history with private jets. When he actually believed the Red Sox were ready to be viewed as a legitimate postseason contender. Dealing with trade rumors. And just how he views his current existence. It's another great sit-down with Rob Bradford that will make your day. 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

While the Red Sox keep winning, ownership keeps fans confused and antsy about their actions at the trade deadline. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat discuss a recent report from Buster Olney that states ownership still being undecided about the direction at the deadline and why buying is now the only option. Pat also brings forward a Who Says No proposal with the Texas Rangers with another pitching target that has rumored with the Sox in past trade deadlines. 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

In their first trip of the season to Yankee Stadium, the Red Sox showed no fear as they once again took down their rivals in two out of three games. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at everything that went down in the Bronx including the potential game of the year thanks to Masataka Yoshida and Rafael Devers' moonshots against some familiar foes. The crew also debates the biggest All Star snub on the Sox between Kenley Jansen and Connor Wong and preview the team's return home against the Athletics. 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 joined Rob Bradford on WEEI's "Baseball Isn't Boring" to chat with Red Sox Farm Director Brian Abraham to figure out how close Marcelo Mayer is to being promoted to Triple-A Worcester, which could be sooner than some may think. Also, Gordo proposes a Who Says No deal that sees a former Red Sox champion make his return to the team for a playoff push. 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

Ken Rosenthal suggested in a recent article that the Red Sox could both buy and sell in one move by trading Kenley Jansen to the Dodgers for Walker Buehler. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if this is a good move for Boston to make and if it improves the team despite Buehler being currently injured. The guys throw out some more starting pitchers the Sox could go after including a potential in-division move with Toronto. 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

Those great feelings about the Red Sox are back after a sweep against the Marlins including an extra-inning thriller to cap it. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at how different this team is compared to recent years and the bounce back start from Brayan Bello. Then, the guys debate if their feelings about Masataka Yoshida have changed during his hot hitting and preview the Sox first trip to Yankee Stadium for another rivalry series. 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

Despite dropping their weekend series with the Padres, the Red Sox seem to be a team worth that should buy rather than sell. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe look at the big names on the potential sellers' market including Kenley Jansen and Nick Pivetta and if Craig Breslow should hold onto the two pitchers. The crew then talk about why a team like the Red Sox shouldn't have a self-imposed budget when deciding on a trade deadline direction. 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

What were once great vibes have drastically changed thanks to two beatdown losses to the Padres over the weekend. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe look at two tough starts from Nick Pivetta and Tanner Houck while Xander Bogaerts and Don Orsillo made their long-awaited returns to Fenway. The guys also show love to a hot Rafael Devers and look ahead to a series down in Miami with the Marlins. 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 joined Rob Bradford on Baseball Isn't Boring on WEEI to discuss recent comments from Craig Breslow about the future of Alex Cora. Why hasn't ownership and front office made a commitment to their manager yet and is Alex Cora worth the kind of money that Cubs' manager Craig Counsell is making? 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

Jeff Passan recently wrote about the Red Sox potentially targeting Pete Alonso and Luis Rengifo at the trade deadline should they be buyers. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe debate if Craig Breslow should make these moves and if they are realistic or not. The guys also decide who among David Hamilton, Enmanuel Valdez, and other middle infielders could be out of the picture and a part of a package 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

It was a wild time when the Blue Jays came to Fenway that saw a series split following a rain out of Game 3. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe give the vibes following an unexpected postponement and look back on the heroics of the Red Sox and Jarren Duran. The guys also dive into what Brayan Bello needs to work on following his worst outing of the season and preview the next series when the Padres come to town and more importantly, the return of Xander Bogaerts. 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

Weeks away from the All Star Game and many Red Sox players have proven their case for making the American League team in Texas. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat talk about everything Jarren Duran has done to earn his spot and if Tanner Houck should be the starting pitcher for the AL. The guys also debate if Connor Wong will get enough recognition and if Rafael Devers and Kenley Jansen have proven themselves to their peers once again. 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

Even with dropping a game during the series, the Red Sox are now firmly in the thick of the playoff chase two wins in Cincinnati over the weekend. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at how Jarren Duran is leading the way for the Sox in this hot stretch and why Triston Casas might not need to return as quickly as some may think. The guys then look ahead to the Sox returning home to face the Blue Jays once again for a three-game series. 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

Vibes in Boston are even higher as the Red Sox added on to the Celtics' Championship by sweeping the Blue Jays in Toronto for their fifth straight win. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at everything from Tyler O'Neill's returning power to a lineup that might be better without Masataka Yoshida. The guys also detail what was once again not the best stuff from Brayan Bello and preview the Sox weekend trip to Cincinnati to face the Reds. 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

Part of the resurgent hot streak of the Red Sox has been the play of their youngest players. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe look at the speed of David Hamilton, the effective pinch-hitting from Enmanuel Valdez, and multiple multi-hit games from Ceddanne Rafaela. 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