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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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): How is Aroldis Chapman doing what he is doing? The closer's excellence has everybody scrambling for answers. Appearing on Rob Friedman's podcast (Pitching Ninja), ESPN's Buster Olney explained it all started with an interaction between Connor Wong and Chapman. Bradfo went to the person in the middle of the story, Wong, to get his perspective on exactly what happened, and is happening, when it comes to the 37-year-old reliever. 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 pinch hit role, Carlos Narvaez had the go-ahead hit in the Red Sox 6-4 win over the Guardians and spoke to Cooper Boardman and Lenny DiNardo afterwards about breaking out of his slump, the strong starting pitching even with Brayan Bello struggling today, and the emotions he had coming into Fenway Park as the calendar switched to September.

Red Sox phenom Roman Anthony joined Cooper Boardman and Lenny DiNardo after the Sox 5-2 win over the Pirates. Roman discusses playing in meaningful games at Fenway Park and the spark the Jarren Duran gives the team.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's a big day in Major League Baseball, with two of the top pitching prospects in the game - Boston's Payton Tolle and Jonah Tong of the Mets - making their MLB debuts. So we respect the moment by giving you Bradfo's sitdown with Tolle from just a few weeks ago. To top it off, Producer Evan is back with another Power Rankings, this time buying what his Mets are selling thanks to the likes of another rookie, Nolan McLean. 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 final episode of the season of She's Got Next with Jordan Robinson, Jordan gets you ready for what's upcoming in the Women's Sports calendar through the fall season! Tennis, Track & Field and the WNBA are up next. Then, she's joined by Caroline Fitzgerald, founder of GOALS sports and the host of "The Business Case For Women's Sports" podcast

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Even though the Red Sox completed a historic four-game sweep in Baltimore, the big story Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are reacting to is the news of Payton Tolle getting called up for his first MLB start. What should we expect from the most talked about Sox pitching prospect in recent memory? Also, there may be a lineup change coming with David Hamilton heating up while Masataka Yoshida continues to struggle. And, the series finale against the Orioles was a reminder of how valuable Trevor Story has been all year long. 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 Will Middlebrooks spoke to the guy who hit a big fly in his first game off the injured list in Rob Refsnyder about fueling a 3-2 Red Sox win over the Orioles, how special Trevor Story has been recently, and crediting the training staff for handling his injury.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo catches up with former Blue Jays GM and Mets exec J.P. Ricciardi to get his take on some the top prospects in baseball that he's scouted when they've come in to face the Worcester Red Sox including the likes of Justin Crawford, Drew Gilbert, & Payton Tolle 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

Aroldis Chapman joins Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks postgame after the Red Sox defeated the Orioles 3-2.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo and Pat are keen in on the Red Sox sustained momentum shifting from The Bronx to Baltimore. What's been the biggest moment so far from Roman Anthony making more history to Jarren Duran shaking the clutch demons off? Then, Richard Fitts' injury complicates the final rotation spot which ultimately will sound like it'll come down to Kyle Harrison or Payton Tolle. And, the front end of the rotation has no issues at all with Lucas Giolito throwing eight scoreless innings. 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 5-0 Red Sox win over the Orioles, David Hamilton spoke to Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks about getting in a groove thanks to more playing time, having an easy life with Lucas Giolito on the mound, and if he's a line dancer.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo sat down with Red Sox Catcher Carlos Narvaez to discuss his ability to fight through injury this season, the advice that Jason Varitek gave him, 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

Red Sox grinded out a 4-3 victory over Baltimore and Connor Wong spoke to Will Flemming and Will Middlebrooks afterwards about finding his groove at the plate again, being so vital for Brayan Bello, and the team shifting quickly from one division rival to another.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo was boots on the ground at Yankee Stadium for the big four-game series in the Bronx and came away with two potentially crucial conversations when it comes to deciding the postseason. The first is with Lucas Giolito, who reveals some truly telling stories regarding what makes the Red Sox's clubhouse dynamic a difference-maker. And the second is with Yankees reliever Devin Williams, whose one-of-a-kind pitch - the Airbender changeup - is shaping up as a true difference-maker. It's why we wanted to give you the what's what when it came to both the clubhouse and the pitch. 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 they lost the series finale, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat call this weekend in The Bronx a success for the Red Sox with three wins over the Yankees. With the Sox now in the first Wild Card spot, how important is having home-field advantage? Then, Garrett Crochet was strong, but Brayan Bello was phenomenal which should calm everyone worrying about the second rotation spot for this year. And, the back end of the bullpen has certainty, but Payton Tolle and Walker Buehler could cause some major shifts entering the final month of the regular 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

Carlos Narvaez joins Will Flemming and Mike Monaco after the Red Sox crushed the Yankees 12-1.