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Boston scored a season high in runs in their 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday. Joe Weil has postgame sound from Chad Tracy, plus YOUR reactions to a fun night at Fenway.
Rivarly newbies Willson Contreras and Spencer Jones spoke with their bats at Yankee Stadium on Friday Night. Also, how did Sonny Gray pitch in his return to the Bronx? Christian Arcand has all the details on Boston's 5-3 win over the Yankees, plus your reactions.
Christian Arcand has the latest Chad Tracy sound, plus your phone calls, after Boston's 8-1 SHUTOUT win over the Orioles on Wednesday night.
Can the Sox pull it together before the ASG? Christian Arcand has the latest on Boston's 4-3 loss to Cleveland on Friday night. Plus, he examines the two different stories going around on Roman's injured finger. As it turns out, Roman Anthony himself is telling a different story than what Sam Kennedy told The Greg Hill Show. The plot thickens!
Christian Arcand brings you FIRST reactions to Boston's 8-0 shutout over Atlanta tonight. Plus, interim mgr. Chad Tracy has new details on the progress of Roman Anthony, Garrett Crochet, and Garrett Whitlock, as they all look to return from IL stints.
He was called out on strikes looking. Joe Weil has the latest, plus your phone calls, on Boston's 4-2 loss to Minnesota on Saturday.
It was a roller-coaster of a night for everyone involved. Christian Arcand has your phone calls, and sound from Red Sox manager Chad Tracy, after Boston's 8-6 loss on Friday night.
Christian Arcand has the latest sound from manager Chad Tracy - plus your phone calls - on Boston's 3-2 tenth-inning loss to Atlanta tonight.
Christian Arcand has your takes, the latest sound from the Red Sox manager, and more from Boston's 3-1 win over Philadelphia.
Ding Dong Johnson!!! Rob Bradford has all the details on a Red Sox 2-0 victory over the Rays at Fenway tonight.
Joe Weil has all the details on Boston's 6-3 loss to Houston on Saturday night.
Tonight was a night of firsts. Interim manager Chad Tracy earned his first win at Fenway. SP Jake Bennett earned his first career win on the mound. Plus, an update on Garrett Whitlock, who may have suffered a strange injury. Joe Weil has all the details on a 3-1 Red Sox win over Houston.
It's a Saturday night massacre. Tonight, just hours after a 17-1 victory in Baltimore, Red Sox manager Alex Cora - and 5 other coaches - were fired following a 10-17 start, and a roller-coaster tenure for Cora. WEEI's Christian Arcand, Rob Bradford, KJ Carson, and Jon Lyons cover the breaking developments. Plus, they have YOUR reactions to an unforgettable day for Red Sox Nation.
Joe Weil has first analysis, Alex Cora's postgame presser, and your reactions to Boston's 4-2 loss to the New York Yankees at Fenway Park tonight.
Christian Arcand breaks down Boston's 4-0 loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.
Christian Arcand has the first reactions, your phone calls, and fresh Alex Cora sound, as we all try to make sense of the senseless beatings the Red Sox have taken at the hands of Byron Buxton and the Minnesota Twins. 6-0 the final score tonight.
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): While the Red Sox continue to push for a playoff spot, they wait for one of their best hitters Triston Casas who began his rehab assignment in Worcester with the Woo-Sox. Sammy, Pat, and Joe break down Casas' first games in nearly four months and Dr. Pat explains how precise Boston needs to be with such a tender injury like torn rib cartilage. The guys also dive into Casas' contradicting comments about how he feels and if this will become an issue when he eventually returns to the Red Sox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The trade deadline has come and for the first time in years, the Red Sox were looking to add to their roster rather than subtract. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe break down each trade and grade Craig Breslow on adding guys like Quinn Preister and Lucas Sims. The guys also debate if James Paxton was enough of a move for the starting rotation and if Danny Jansen is the right-handed bat they were looking for. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Triston Casas - who hasn't played in a baseball game in 100 days - is starting his rehab assignment and return to the diamond. On the eve of his return from his chest injury, the Red Sox first baseman sat down with Bradfo to talk about his journey back and insecurities when it came to jumping back into the fray. 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 at Fenway, but ended on a sour note with the Red Sox losing two out of their three games to the Yankees. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat detail how Kenley Jansen and company couldn't capitalize on their leads and had to pick up the slack from a suddenly struggling Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford. Also, Craig Breslow got a head start on the trade deadline by acquiring Danny Jansen and James Paxton, but is that enough to fix the current struggles? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo catches up with Tyler O'Neill, who explains his existence as a player in a contract year hoping his team buys and doesn't 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
From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): Matt Spiegel is joined by Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione. What was the 2004 championship run like for Joe? Who are his favorite players he's covered in Boston? He also tells the story of how he didn't see the Bill Buckner play in the 1986 World 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): It's 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
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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 others 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
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): We're kicking off the All-Star festivities in style, with Bradfo catching up with the Red Sox' top three prospects - Kyle Teel, Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer - prior to the Futures Game in Dallas. The closely-knit trio offers an example of the optimism that could be found all throughout both clubhouses at the Futures Game, with smiles and story-telling abound. And to kick things off in this podcast, Bradfo also gets the spiciest of responses from actor/comedian Tiffany Haddish when asked one of our favorites questions: Why isn't baseball boring? 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): 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
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Jarrod Saltalamacchia lived the life of a major leaguer over 12 seasons, winning a World Series title with the Red Sox in 2013 while coming up with one of that team's most memorable hits. There were stops with the Rangers, the Marlins, the Braves and the Tigers. But now Salty has landed as a coach for the back-to-back-Cape Cod League-winning Bourne Braves. Bradfo catches up with Jarrod to talk about how his experience on the Cape has altered his perspective on this day and age of baseball. He also goes into great detail regarding one of the most impactful moments in Red Sox history. To top things off, Bella Geskos talks with Boston pitcher Zack Kelly for another great Draft Day story. 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): 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
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): On July 1, it will be five years since the tragic passing of former Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. To help remember Skaggs, Bradfo sits down with his friend, Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito, to reflect on the impact Skaggs had on the people around him Within the conversation is the story behind Giolito's tribute to Skaggs. Also in the podcast is a fascinating sit-down with Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen, who has some strong opinions when it comes to the problem with all these pitching injuries. 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 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
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): To the surprise of many, 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
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
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): What a way to start the week! Rob Bradford is talking with Tyler O'Neill about doing the Home Run Derby sleeveless, introducing Noah Kahan to his potential backup singer, Brock Holt, and participating in a lengthy sit-down with Cubs first base coach Mike Napoli. Napoli's presence on the podcast is important considering Baseball Isn't Boring is deeming him our manager of the future, putting our full support behind Nap for whenever an opening arises. 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 talk of baseball right now is all about why so many pitchers are getting injured. Too much velocity. Too many fancy new pitches. The pitch clock. No sticky stuff. They are all being brought up as potential pieces of the problem. MASN/Orioles broadcaster - and former major league star hurler - Ben McDonald sits down with Rob Bradford to offer some of the best insight you will find when it comes to this conversation. 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 talk of baseball right now is all about why so many pitchers are getting injured. Too much velocity. Too many fancy new pitches. The pitch clock. No sticky stuff. They are all being brought up as potential pieces of the problem. MASN/Orioles broadcaster - and former major league star hurler - Ben McDonald sits down with Rob Bradford to offer some of the best insight you will find when it comes to this conversation. 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 talk of baseball right now is all about why so many pitchers are getting injured. Too much velocity. Too many fancy new pitches. The pitch clock. No sticky stuff. They are all being brought up as potential pieces of the problem. MASN/Orioles broadcaster - and former major league star hurler - Ben McDonald sits down with Rob Bradford to offer some of the best insight you will find when it comes to this conversation. 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): Every once in a while you get a chance to listen to genius. Today is that day. Rob Bradford is joined by Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez and Rich Hill talk about the art of pitching, how it has changed and what makes each of the very unique hurlers so very unique. They are the ultimate mentors. And, to cap things off, we also present you a notable player who is currently being mentored — Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong. The outfielder joins Bradfo to give his perspective of learning from teammates like Cody Bellinger and others while trying to find his own stardom. 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): BIB Contributor Courtney Finnicum is back to talk with 2x World Series Champion, 3x Manager of the Year, and newly retired, Terry Francona, about his decision to call it a career, his influence or lack thereof on the Guardians decision to hire Stephen Vogt, who he believes the best managers in the game today are, and reflects on his World Series Championship rosters and the players that led him to the promised land 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's time again to sit-down with one of Baseball Isn't Boring's favorites, Xander Bogaerts. Rob Bradford catches up with the Padres newly-anointed starting second baseman to talk about his position change, his current lot in life, and a reflection on how he got to this point he currently finds himself. There is also plenty of honest conversation about how he views both his former team, the Red Sox, and his former teammate, Rafael Devers. Xander never disappoints. 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 talk of spring training so far has been the new uniforms given to Major League Baseball players. So it made all the sense in the world to have Rich Hill on the podcast once again, giving his own very informed and unique perspective when it comes to all things MLB uniforms. Hill is fired up, as he joins Rob Bradford to give his opinion on why these new threads are sending a terrible message and how exactly things have changed when it comes to the players' wardrobe. The guys also talk about Hill's broadcasting plans for the coming weeks. 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 talk of spring training so far has been the new uniforms given to Major League Baseball players. So it made all the sense in the world to have Rich Hill on the podcast once again, giving his own very informed and unique perspective when it comes to all things MLB uniforms. Hill is fired up, as he joins Rob Bradford to give his opinion on why these new threads are sending a terrible message and how exactly things have changed when it comes to the players' wardrobe. The guys also talk about Hill's broadcasting plans for the coming weeks. 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): When it comes to top of the rotation pitchers, it is definitely a sellers market. That's why Dylan Cease's name is being bandied about in trade talks. Bradfo catches up with one of the 'Who Says No' guys, Sammy of the 'Play Tessie' podcast', to offer up a couple of deals for the White Sox ace that make all kinds of sense. And, to top it off, we begin the podcast with a reminder of how motivated Cease is for 2024 with the pitcher, himself, explaining his mindset. 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 story of Jordan Weems is one that every baseball player should listen to. The former third-round pick — taken one round before Mookie Betts by the Red Sox in 2011 — who hadn't pitched since Little League asked to live life on the mound because of his troubles at a position player. Seven years later, Weems lands as once of the best relief pitchers in the game, blowing hitters away with a 99 mph fastball for the Nationals. Rob Bradford sits down with Weems to reflect on his inspirational path. 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 story of Jordan Weems is one that every baseball player should listen to. The former third-round pick — taken one round before Mookie Betts by the Red Sox in 2011 — who hadn't pitched since Little League asked to live life on the mound because of his troubles at a position player. Seven years later, Weems lands as once of the best relief pitchers in the game, blowing hitters away with a 99 mph fastball for the Nationals. Rob Bradford sits down with Weems to reflect on his inspirational path. 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