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From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Packed show this week. Has Ben Johnson figured it out in Chicago? Trevor Lawrence is painful to watch. Shane Bowen and Brian Flores's defenses stink. Picks of the week and Scones has random questions for the boys without talking about the Jets. 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 perfect time to have another long conversation with Brock Holt. Why? Well, in part because he knows the feeling Shohei Ohtani experienced when making postseason history, still owning the second-best playoff performance (after Ohtani). He also was on the last team who actually beat the Dodgers in the World Series, living that life in 2018. So, with the World Series matchup now set, we turn to a podcast favorite for great perspective on all things baseball, and poisonous spiders. 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 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 7 in the NFL. NFL's perception problems. Are the Jets on 0-17 watch? Titans fire Brian Callahan. Drake Maye has arrived. Players moving pre-snap during the tush push. Picks for every game and much more 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): A hitting coach in this day and age of baseball can be a complicated position. More information. More voices. More philosophies. More seemingly unhittable pitchers. It's why it was a great time for Bradfo to catch up with Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse to reflect on the 2025 season, both regarding his team and the world of baseball as a whole. It's the kind of insight (and entertainment) you aren't going to find anywhere else. 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): Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the Red Sox potential pursuits of Pete Alonso and Joe Ryan, what the futures of Alex Bregman and Trevor Story are, and much more! 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 get to chat with the biggest Yankees troll there is KutterIsKing on the night the Bronx Bombers were eliminated from the postseason by the Blue Jays. What have his feeds been like since the Cam Schlittler game and how satisfying was it to see New York get destroyed by Toronto? Then, the guys give their first looks at the Red Sox offseason and what their priorities should be. And, with eyes on pitching and a power bat, names like Dylan Cease and Eugenio Suarez are discussed as fits. 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): How is this for some mind-blowing numbers: Last year, eight pitchers eclipsed 200 innings (including postseason), totaling 1,654 2/3 innings. In 2025, that same group totaled more than 600 fewer total innings. Lessons to be learned? That's what we wanted to find out. Bradfo catches up with Red Sox VP of Sports Medicine Brad Pearson to talk about how teams are approaching starters to get them deep into October, and how the approaches have changed over the years. 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 officially put a bow on the 2025 season by handing out awards and superlatives on the Red Sox roster. What were the best and worst moments from a year that was riding all around the highs and lows? Also, the players worthy of consideration for the biggest surprise and the players that failed to live up to expectations. And, Garrett Crochet could be considered as Team Cy Young, but could he also be named the team's MVP of the year? 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): The 2025 Red Sox season has come to an end which has Gordo, Sammy, and Pat feeling all kinds of disappointment. How depressing was it to see the Yankees dominate in Game 3 to clinch the Wild Card Series victory? Then, poor defense bit the Sox once again, but it was Ceddanne Rafaela who was making the rare mistake in the outfield. And, early thoughts on the future with the chances of Alex Bregman staying and maybe Jarren Duran going. 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 Red Sox loss game three 4-0 and their season is over. Arcand and Cooper react to this upsetting loss as well what the future culd hold for the Sox.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The postseason is a very different time of year on the baseball calendar for so many reasons. Just ask the front offices of those teams still involved. Red Sox assistant GM Eddie Romero, who experienced his first playoff run as an executive back in 2007, joins Bradfo to offer some excellent insight into what happens when it comes to teams' front offices when the postseason gets going. 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 have their feelings quickly shifted after the Red Sox lost Game 2 and are forced in a do or die Game 3 in their Wild Card Series with the Yankees. Where was Game 2 specifically lost from Brayan Bello's extremely short outing to Ceddanne Rafaela unable to bunt? Also, hindsight becomes 20-20 with Nate Eaton not scoring on a near costly error from the New York infield. And, Nick Sogard has gone from a roster bubble man to the most consistent player that might have to start over Romy Gonzalez. 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

Hour 2 - Joe Weil reacts to the disappointing game two loss against the Yankees. He looks ahead at how tomorrows game is going to go.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): What a first day of the 2025 postseason! Bradfo was boots on the ground at Yankee Stadium to get a first-hand look at a dynamic that should be celebrated throughout the baseball world - the return of dominant starting pitching to the postseason. He not only breaks down Garrett Crochet's 117-pitch outing (with help from a conversation with Crochet), but also joins Gordo (Play Tessie) to reflect on a flurry of memorable starts throughout the Wild Card round. A year after the relievers pitched more innings than the starters in the postseason, we might be getting back to the alpha starting pitchers taking over in the playoffs once again. And to tie a bow on the discussion, Bradfo also talks with David Cone about functioning as a workhorse in the postseason. He did, after all, throw 152 pitches in one playoff game 30 years ago. 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): It was a roller coaster of emotions, but the Red Sox came out on top in Game One of their Wild Card Series against the Yankees. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat recap how wild it was to watch this wild game and how awesome Garrett Crochet was in his first postseason start. Also, even though Jarren Duran struggled again against a lefty, Masataka Yoshida and Nick Sogard bailed the Sox out with some clutch hits. And, Carlos Narvaez helped knock Max Fried out of the game, but should Connor Wong be Brayan Bello's catcher for Game 2? 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

Hour 1 - Arcand reacts to the Sox blowing game 2 of the wild card series to the Yankees. He takes calls all show long and is worried about tomorrow.

HR2 - Joe Weil joins the party, taking the Red Sox Review reigns from Christian Arcand. Joe continues to breakdown the Red Sox huge Game 1 win in New York. Calls continue to pour in with reaction to the game, and Joe poses an interesting question to fans, what is this Red Sox team's ceiling in the playoffs. Hear Joe's thoughts on that and hear from Red Sox Ace Garrett Crochet and 3rd Baseman Alex Bregman as they meet with the media following the win.

HR1 - Arcand reacts live to the Red Sox 3-1 victory over the Yankees in Game 1 of the Wild Card series in the Bronx. Hear from Red Sox Manager Alex Cora after the game, and a litany of callers weigh in on the performance of Garrett Crochet and more

After a huge Game 1 win for the Red Sox to open the Wild Card Series, Nick Sogard spoke to Will Flemming, Will Middlebrooks, and Lou Merloni about the atmosphere in Yankee Stadium for his first playoff game, feeling comfortable at the plate despite some uncertainty about his roster position, and having a horse and a beast in Garrett Crochet in front of him.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The Red Sox will be playing baseball in October for the first time in four years and its only fitting that they'll be facing the Yankees in the Wild Card series. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down a wild Friday night celebration that saw the Sox punch their ticket to the playoffs thanks to Ceddanne Rafaela's walk-off hit. Then, another chapter will be etched in the historic rivalry that for Boston, could come down to if they can back up their ace Garrett Crochet in Game 1. And, the roster will be crunched so which positional player and bullpen arm will have to be left behind in this 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): On the eve of Garrett Crochet's Game 1 start against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, we give you Bradfo's exclusive interview with the ace. The guys have an in-depth and honest conversation about how Crochet's season played out, why it worked so well, advice he would give to a pitcher going through what he did, and the potential tattoo commitment that would come with a World Series win. We top off the podcast with Producer Evan's chance to rant about his Mets' collapse, and all the feels that went with it, thanks to Game 162. 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 the Sox secured a 4-3 win in Game 162 Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks are joined by Red Sox Centerfielder Ceddanne Rafaela. Rafaela reflects on the season he had and looks forward to the Red Sox first playoff appearance since 2021!

Full Show - Christian Arcand reacts live to the Red Sox walk-off win over the Detroit Tigers to punch their ticket for the 2025 Postseason. Arcand takes calls from fans reacting live to the Sox clinching their spot in the playoffs since 2021 and looks forward to the Wild Card series that gets underway next week.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow could very well secure a World Series ring without throwing a pitch, thanks to his role in building the roster as the team's top decision-maker. But few know the story of when Breslow earned a WS ring as a player despite not throwing a single pitch or appearing in a game. It's the story you probably didn't know, but needed to. 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 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti cover everything NFL. Eagles aren't going anywhere. The Ravens defense is a problem. What coaches will get fired during the season? Falcons can't beat Carolina? Lions are an offensive juggernaut. Picks against the spread and much more. 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): Even though a playoff berth wasn't clinched yet, Gordo and Sammy aren't too worried about the Red Sox while Pat still has some reservations. Is there any real concern that the Sox won't capitalize on that magic number of 1 and why did some of the guys prefer them clinch at home instead? Then, Garrett Crochet's final regular season start only emphasized how great of addition he has been to the Sox rotation staff. And, Brayan Bello looked better, but still struggled in his last start which could be an issue come postseason play. 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 second straight night, Carlos Narvaez gets to chat with Will Flemming and Mike Monaco after another Red Sox win in Toronto about Garrett Crochet being dominant once again and reflects on the long journey he had to potentially experience his first playoffs as a major leaguer.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Right smack dab in the middle of the final regular season week's chaos, Major League Baseball dropped the news that it would be using the ABS ball-and-strike system for 2026. What does this mean? Well, Bradfo talked to a catcher (Carlos Narvaez) and manager (John Schneider) to get the what's what when it comes to the historic move by MLB. 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

Following a huge 4-1 Red Sox win over the Blue Jays, Carlos Narvaez joined Will Flemming and Mike Monaco about the team's mindset in a giant playoff chase, how Lucas Giolito was able to grind through a tough outing, and the bullpen shutting everything down.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The first go-round of professional baseball can be dizzying for draft picks, which is why Bradfo wanted to catch up with a player who has lived that life for the last couple of months. The conversation is with Red Sox second-round pick Henry Godbout, an infielder out of Virginia who tore up Single-A in his first 14 games before heading into his first offseason. It's a great perspective that will be fascinating to look back on a few years from 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

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo and Sammy had those bad feelings following the A's series turned around thanks to two wins down in Tampa to better the Red Sox chances at making the playoffs. What kind of comfort level should fans be feeling even though it's still a one game margin for the Sox over Cleveland? Also, what may be just as significant is seeing Alex Bregman look like his old self which will be vital during this last week of the regular season. And, Kyle Harrison became the latest starter to make his case for a potential Game 4 rotation spot. 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): He started his major league career with an eight-year, $80 million contract extension. Continued his first full month as one of the best hitters in baseball, popping six homers in April. But then came the downturn that ultimately landed Kristian Campbell in Triple-A for the rest of the year. Bradfo caught up with Campbell to reflect on his lessons learned and progress made throughout 2025. 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

Romy Gonzalez joins Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks postgame after the Red Sox defeated the Rays 6-3.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The Red Sox are flirting in the danger zone of missing the playoffs following a series loss at home to the Athletics. Gordo and Sammy break down how scary of a spot the Sox are in with the Guardians closing in on them and what kind of collapse this could turn into. Also, this current spot brings back some bad memories of the 2011 disaster even though this season isn't quite the exact equivalent. And, is it more must-win for the Sox to head down to Tampa and sweep the Rays or is just winning the series still good enough to keep their playoff chances high? 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 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti go around the whole league for week 3 in the NFL. Packers are the best team in the league. JJ McCarthy and Caleb Williams are awful QB's. Picks against the spread and 2-0 teams and the 0-2 teams. 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): Bradfo sits down with Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle to discuss his transition to the bullpen and his walk in music 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

Will Flemming and Mike Monaco spoke to the hero Nick Sogard following the Red Sox 10-inning walk-off win over the Athletics about being literally dragged out to pinch hit for his walk-off hit, his season jumping back and forth from Boston to Worcester, and being a part of a much-needed win as the chase for the postseason heats up.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo and Sammy get a chance to chat with one of the biggest stars of the 2025 Red Sox Trevor Story about his first playoff chase in Boston since signing in 2022. Also, after years of difficulty and injury, Story is appreciating every moment of being a key contributor in the first real playoff chase for the Sox in some time. And, Story explains the kind of relationship he has developed with 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Connelly Early is one of the many rookies who are being called up by teams in the pennant race to help get them over the hump. The Red Sox pitcher turned in a gem in his first outing, receiving praise from all corners not only for his results, but the level of preparation he showed from the get-go. Bradfo caught up with Early to talk about how his time at West Point helped prepare him for this big moment. 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): For a weekend that started out very rough, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat give you their thoughts on the Red Sox losing two of three games at home to their arch rivals at home. Does this series against the Yankees change the expectations for the Sox regarding the playoffs? Also, there was and still may be some more fear in missing the playoffs and Alex Cora's comments didn't help the cause. And, Garrett Crochet being his usual dominant self reassured fans that it would still take a huge collapse for the team to miss the postseason. 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 6 innings that saw him strikeout 12 Yankees 'The Pig' Garrett Crochet joined Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks to discuss what it means for him to be the stopper, pitching against the Yankees in Fenway Park, and more

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are all together again to share their satisfaction with a series win by the Red Sox in Sacramento against the A's highlighted by some dominant pitching. How shocking was it to see Connelly Early have huge success in his first career start and is he now a prime candidate to join the rotation? Also, it was the other side of spectrum once again for Payton Tolle which puts his rotation spot in serious doubt. And, we finally got to see the Sox debut from Kyle Harrison and hanging out in Worcester seems to have paid off in his first appearance. 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

Following a 463-foot missile, Rob Refsnyder joined Will Flemming and Mike Monaco after a 6-0 Red Sox win over the Athletics to discuss how Nathaniel Lowe helped him on his home run and celebrating Connelly Early's major league debut.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): With baseball buzzing about the Mets' young starting pitchers - Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat - as well as the Red Sox' rookie hurler Payton Tolle, it's a great time to get some perspective from Steven Matz. The current Red Sox reliever lived the life of these rookies back in 2015, when he was thrown into the Mets' starting rotation in September before making three postseason starts during New York's World Series run. It's a quick conversation with someone who knows what's what when it comes to being thrown into the postseason fire as a rookie. 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 and Sammy are out in the desert after witnessing the Sox look lifeless in the first two games against the D-Backs, but salvaged the series finale. How concerned should fans be with the struggles from the lineup without Roman Anthony and Payton Tolle? Also, its clear missing Roman AND Wilyer Abreu is hurting the offense so its right now about surviving until they return. And, there's more uncertainty in the back end of the bullpen and finding a fourth and fifth starter is more than crucial in this September run. 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 Red Sox salvaged the series finale in Arizona, thanks in part, to Trevor Story's game tying single in the 4th inning. Story joined Will Flemming and Lenny DiNardo postgame to discuss the series finale, playing behind Brayan Bello, and more

Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti divulge in every detail that is the NFL as we approach week 1 of the 2025-26 season. Who will be in the Super Bowl? Do the Lions take a step back? Picks against the spread and a whole lot more. 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): Roman Anthony won't be playing for the foreseeable future with a strained oblique and Gordo, Sammy, and Pat try to cope with the unfortunate injury. What kind of a gut punch did this injury leave to the Red Sox and their fanbase? Also, the upcoming west coast road trip to Arizona and Sacramento just got even more important. And, Nick Sogard was recalled to take Roman's roster spot, but Kristian Campbell or Jhostynxon Garcia looked like the better options. 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): Red Sox video coordinator Mike Brenly returns to the podcast, this time to break down how he managed to identify that Trevor Story's home run - the shortest homer of the season - actually went off Jhonkensy Noel's glove and off the Fenway Park right field foul pole. 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 contributions on both sides of the field, Trevor Story had a chance to chat with Will Flemming and Sean McDonough after a rallying 11-7 win over the Guardians about his defense alongside Alex Bregman, picking up slack for Garrett Crochet and roman Anthony, and using the Fenway Park energy to their advantage.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): There's still a buzz for the Red Sox even though they lost their weekend series with the Pirates, but a win over Cleveland puts the division within reach. How great does it feel in the city of Boston to have the Sox in a playoff race entering the final month of the regular season? Then, Payton Tolle brought the energy in his debut while Dustin May is someone to deal with unlike Walker Buehler. And, Aroldis Chapman got a well-deserved extension to lock up in the back end of the bullpen for next 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