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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's been a long, injury-riddled year for Lucas Giolito since he signed with the Red Sox last offseason, but he is finally ready to take the mound for the Sox today against the Blue Jays and Bradfo catches up with him to get his thoughts on the day finally arriving 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 stays hot by adding another three-run home run for the Red Sox in their 10-2 win over the Blue Jays beginning their series in Toronto and joined Will Flemming and Cooper Boardman to discuss his approach in the home run parade and how he has stayed level during his first month of the season.

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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The only thing missing from Team USA being the favorite in the upcoming World Baseball Classic is something that has eluded the squad in each of these tournaments - getting the absolute best starting pitchers to participate. Bradfo catches up with Garrett Crochet to get his perspective on playing, while also analyzing the issue with WBC Central's Shawn Spradling 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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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 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 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.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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 called up to Boston. And, Wilyer Abreu's rise and Ceddanne Rafaela's defense might make Jarren Duran the odd outfielder out, but every possibility could be on the table. 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

David Hamilton joined Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks after the Red Sox won the series at George Steinbrenner Field over the Rays thanks to a 1-0 win to discuss his home run that just squeaked over the wall, how the clubhouse turned things around so quickly from Monday, and how he's adjusting to not having as many opportunities as a season ago.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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 expect the starter to start throwing off the mound again? And, for once, the guys can feel comfortable speaking with Murphy since they are all around the same eye level. 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

Jarren Duran joins Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks following the Red Sox much-needed 7-4 win over the Rays to discuss putting on the Wally helmet that he designed for the first time, how guys like Alex Bregman helped turned the clubhouse around, and being proud to play for the people of Boston on the 12th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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 about his cold stretch. Also, how soon should the Sox think about calling up Roman Anthony? And, Garrett Crochet was the get-right pitcher in a big way once again, but the starting rotation now faces more questions with Richard Fitts' latest injury and even his return when healthy. 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): For the first time since being traded from the White Sox to the Red Sox, Garrett Crochet is making his return to Chicago. The pitcher sits down with Bradfo to reflect on his thoughts heading into the series with his old organization, and how he views life now that Chicago is in the rearview mirror. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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 being an excuse for the bats being so quiet and Garrett Crochet not quite being his dominant self. And, Connor Wong's injury reminds fans how valuable he may be and saluting Jarren Duran for bravely sharing his story about his mental health struggles as shown in the Netflix documentary. 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