Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

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

In a sudden turn of events, the Red Sox won their series with the Yankees and went 4-2 in their six home games against the two best teams in baseball. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe look at everything from the weekend including the record-setting baserunning from Jarren Duran and David Hamilton and potentially the biggest moment of the year from Zack Kelly. The guys also preview the upcoming series in Toronto in Boston's first battle with the Blue Jays. 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 talk about Alex Verdugo's actions after hitting a home run against his former team. They even get a call from Christian Fauria about how the team should respond and other things the Red Sox could do. 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 many's surprise, the Red Sox won two of three games at home over the team with the best record in baseball in the Phillies. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at everything that happened at Fenway including the positive vibes Jarren Duran is bringing and another strong outing from Tanner Houck. The guys also debate the 2018 Red Sox versus this year's Celtics and preview the weekend slate against the arch-rival 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

John Henry gave some interesting viewpoints about the Red Sox in an article last week that should get fans' blood boiling. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe react to the team owner's quotes about his team, the fans, and expectations along with how quickly Henry has become the biggest villain in Boston. 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): They're back! The guys who are the conversation-starters for all fake trades - Gordo and Pat of the 'Play Tessie' podcast - return to offer a couple of possible deals as we storm toward the MLB Trade Deadline. This time they are offering up a couple of deals, both involving the Red Sox. One has Craig Breslow selling, the other is a bit of a buy. In both cases, the names and teams (Rangers, White Sox) involved are spicy. 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 been a split against the lowly White Sox, but it didn't feel like it for the Red Sox. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman discuss all that happened in Chicago including more struggles for Cooper Criswell and the seemingly immature actions from Brayan Bello. The guys also get into a slew comments made from team owner John Henry and preview the upcoming series with the best team in baseball in the Phillies. 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, and Pat appeared on the "Baseball Isn't Boring" show with Rob Bradford on WEEI and proposed mock trades with Bradfo about deals the Red Sox could make if they wanted to buy or sell. 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 the surprise of some Red Sox fans, the team managed to split their short two-game series with the powerful Atlanta Braves. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down the news and highlights from both games including Wilyer Abreu's freak injury and Dom Smith's steady play at first base. The guys also look ahead at Kutter Crawford and Nick Pivetta's growth in the starting rotation and preview a four-game series in Chicago against the lowly White 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

Rookie Ceddanne Rafaela has been turning heads with stellar defense and breakout offensive games including two home runs against the Tigers last weekend. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman dive into what else needs to be shown and the level of star potential Rafaela has. 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 top of the Red Sox splitting their four-game series at Fenway with the Tigers, team president Sam Kennedy stirred some controversy with his comments about the Sox under-performing. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman try to diagnose Kennedy's comments and the intentions behind them. The guys also look back on the weekend including Ceddanne Rafaela's big series and more names like Vaughn Grissom being added to the injury list. Also, previewing another short two-game series with the Atlanta Braves from 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

Gordo and Sammy go for attempt number two at the Wasabi Challenge on the Baseball Isn't Boring show with Rob Bradford on WEEI with questions about Reese McGuire 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

Even though it was mostly expected, fans are disappointed to see the Red Sox lose their series in Baltimore to the powerful Orioles. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat start looking into the future about how guys like Jarren Duran will work and how players like Masataka Yoshida could be squeezed out. The guys then talk potential trade packages that could salvage the short-term future and preview the battle of the mid-level squads at Fenway with the Detroit 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

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday that Kenley Jansen will most likely be traded by the Red Sox by the trade deadline. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if this is a good move for Craig Breslow to make and how sooner or later should Boston wait to accept an offer. The guys also wonder if there are any other closers in the MLB like Jordan Romano that could make it hard for the current Sox closer to be dealt. 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

Turns out this weekend was wild for the Red Sox despite losing two out of three games at home to the Milwaukee Brewers. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look back on the pitching front including Kutter Crawford seemingly coming back down to earth and Garrett Whitlock's surgery options. The guys also dive into the report that Kenley Jansen's time in Boston is coming to an end and preview a divisional battle 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

Tanner Houck has sustained his strong pitching through the season so far that has many wondering if he should be the team's ace. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if Houck should be at the top of the Red Sox starting rotation and how they would rank the starting five including Brayan Bello and Nick Pivetta. 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): Jonathan Papelbon is heading into the Red Sox Hall of Fame next week, which on its own would be a great reason to have the friend of Baseball Isn't Boring on the podcast once again. But there is so much more. Rob Bradford teams up with Pap once again, this time to reflect on his path to Red Sox immortality, along with some pointed commentary on how relievers are being used. The former closer has taken issue with some things that are being done and said when it comes to today's bullpens and how they are being managed. As always, Papelbon is a must-listen. 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 the first time since 2019, the Red Sox completed a sweep over the Rays in Tropicana Field and got revenge on their division foes. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down everything from the series including more great starting pitching from Tanner Houck and the show-stopping play from Jarren Duran. The guys also preview the upcoming interleague series at Fenway with the Brewers and if the lineup can help Rafael Devers continue his power hitting. 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

Rafael Devers has gotten back to his dominant self and potentially even more powerful with a record-breaking streak of games with a home run. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman look at what has attributed to the Red Sox third baseman finding his power back and how this streak has helped Jarren Duran in the leadoff spot of the lineup. 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 against a struggling Cardinals team, the woes of the Red Sox continued with two more losses in their three-game series in St. Louis. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman talk about everything from the weekend including the two hottest hitters in the lineup Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran. The guys also debate what the Sox should do with Garrett Whitlock after being shut down in his rehab assignment. 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 part of the Baseball Isn't Boring show on WEEI, Rob Bradford asks Sammy and Gordo questions about Connor Wong and Garrett Whitlock where incorrect answers makes them eat a spoonful of wasabi in the Wasabi Challenge. 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 bats continued to remain cold for the Red Sox as they dropped three out of four at home to the Tampa Bay Rays. The full squad of Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are back to give updates on the bullpen management of guys like Kenley Jansen from Alex Cora and the situation at first base as the team awaits the return of Triston Casas. The guys also preview this weekend's series in St. Louis against one of the worst teams recently in the Cardinals. 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

Connor Wong was arguably the best player for the Red Sox in their series with the Nationals. Gordo, Sammy, and Rob Bradford give the Sox catcher his flowers and discuss the constant cloud of criticism he's had from the trade of Mookie Betts to the supposed tandem with Reese McGuire. 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 wasn't pretty, but the Red Sox managed to win two of three games in their weekend series at home with the Nationals. Sammy and Gordo are joined by Rob Bradford about the headlines from the weekend including Josh Wincowski's demotion to Triple-A Worcester and Cooper Criswell's role in a healthy Red Sox pitching staff. The guys then preview the upcoming four-game set with the Rays and if the offense can come alive unlike in recent games. 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 quick trip to Atlanta, but not quick enough as the Red Sox lost both of their games to the Braves. Sammy and Gordo look into the offense unable to capitalize with runners in scoring position specifically Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill. The guys also dive into seeing Chris Sale pitch against his former team for the first time and preview the upcoming weekend series at Fenway against the Nationals. 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): It was a good time to catch up with Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo considering his solid start with his new team. But the conversation with Rob Bradford seems even more fitting now that Verdugo helped his club rout the Astros Tuesday night with three hits, including a home run. Verdugo explains how he viewed his last year in Boston, his new existence in New York and his relationship with former manager Alex Cora. 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

Two great starts out of Cooper Criswell has become a blessing and a curse for the Red Sox. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman debate what the best role for Criswell is with the impending returns of Nick Pivetta, Brayan Bello, and Garrett Whitlock to the starting rotation. 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