The Boston Red Sox came out of the gates hot in Oakland and kept the fire ablaze as they secured their first sweep of the season. The Red Sox pitching staff continues to dazzle and the guys break it all down for your off day before Boston heads south to Los Angeles. 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...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min
The Boston Red Sox are continuing to rip right along as they pick up some more wins and build on an early hot start. The guys are taking some time to field questions and hear takes from the Play Pen by opening up the PT Hotline. Should fans remain cautiously optimistic? What are the actual critiques of this staff so far and where can they improve? Sammy, Gordo, and Pat tackle all these questions and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.co...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min
The guys recap the Season Opening series for the Red Sox where Boston split the four-game matchup stealing two from the Mariners. Additionally, the guys preview the upcoming three-game set with the Athletics as the Red Sox keep things on the West Coast to kick off 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...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Opening Day is finally here and the guys are previewing the inaugural series against the Seattle Mariners kicking off on the West Coast. 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
Mar 28, 2024•58 min
Opening Day is upon us! The Red Sox hightail it for Seattle after playing two exhibition games in the Lone Star State against the reigning champs, Texas Rangers. But before the Red Sox kick things off with the Mariners and Julio Rodriguez, the guys are previewing the season and throwing out predictions. 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...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 34 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): There are so many ways to get ready for the regular season while putting spring training in the rearview mirror. We at Baseball Isn't Boring have leaned on the perspective of a veteran trying to reestablish his dominance (Chris Sale) and a top prospect attempting to punch his first ticket to the majors (Roman Anthony). Bradfo talks to both players, getting unique viewpoints heading into the real games. The old(er) and the young. It covers it all. ...
Mar 26, 2024•26 min
Red Sox top prospect Christopher Troye hops on the podcast with Sammy, Gordo, and Pat to discuss his Spring Training down in Fort Meyers along with his most recent outing facing Ronald Acuna. Additionally, the guys recap their trip down to camp with Rob and the atmosphere of the clubhouse they felt while walking around Fenway South. 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://podcastch...
Mar 25, 2024•43 min
Gordo and Sammy flew down to the Fort for the final weekend of Red Sox Spring Training and got the chance to sit down with day 1 listener and first guest of the show, Zack Kelly. The trio along with Bradfo discuss coming back from a banged-up year, Zack's offseason work, and of course some hockey talk. Chapters 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...
Mar 22, 2024•32 min
After discussing with Lou Merloni how fragile this pitching staff is, news broke that yet another pitcher would be joining Lucus Giolito on the IL with a UCL tear and needed surgery. Chris Murphy is the patient in question for another dose of Pat's Prognosis. Additionally, the guys discuss the Red Sox invitation to an exiled member of the 2004 Red Sox for their 20 year reunion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ...
Mar 20, 2024•55 min
Former MLBer and voice of the Boston Red Sox, Lou Merloni joins Play Tessie from down in Fort Myers as he calls games for Spring Training and the Spring Breakout game. The group talks about everything from the offseason that never was to the fragility of a talented team. Not to mention realistic expectations from the Red Sox in 2024. Chapters: 0:03:45 - Intro 0:04:15 - Devers progression this Spring with his stance 0:06:00 - How do MLB batting stances evolve 0:07:55 - Who are the 4 & 5 Start...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 15 min
It's a full-on episode of Pat's Prognosis as the Play Pen's in-house doctor Pat Brown, along with Rob Bradford & Co., chat with Rich Hill about rehabbing from arm surgeries throughout his career. The group discusses everything Lucas Giolito is about to staredown as he battles back from a UCL tear that he opted for surgery on this past week. 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...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Spring Training isn't just an opportunity to get a look at what the Red Sox have in store for the season, it's also a time for Red Sox fans to look around the league to see what the rest of the AL East has in store with Baltimore, New York, Tampa Bay, and Toronto. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat discuss the recent injuries that took Gerrit Cole and another top player out of their opening-day lineups. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic...
Mar 13, 2024•58 min
The Red Sox are starting to carve out an identity for themselves with Brayan Bello being extended to a contract and Triston Casas starting to make progress in his path to being a Red Sox for life... but the plans to contend are still not apparent from he front office. The guys discuss the Red Sox's recent roster moves and potentially high value-low cost pitchers the team could bring in if they want a shot in the American League East. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The Boston Red Sox are spending a little cash right before they jet off to the Dominican Republic. Pitching Phenom, Brayan Bello, inked a contract extension that will see him earning $55 million and some extra years of comfort in Boston. Join Pat, Sammy, and Gordo as they break down the specifics of the contract, what this means for the future look of the Red Sox pitching staff, and whether they think this will lead to more spending before the spring is up. To learn more about listener data and ...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Lucas Giolito has reportedly suffered a partially torn UCL and flexor strain. Dr. Pat Brown has the explanation and diagnosis, and Red Sox fans are going to want to be sitting for that news. The guys then discuss the fallout that is likely to come this season in the wake of Boston losing the only starting pitcher they signed this offseason. 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://p...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 21 min
The Boston Red Sox have made their big splash and we speak for the Fenway Faithful when we say it's about damn time; CJ Cron is a Sox. Join Sammy, Pat, and Gordo as they discuss what the latest signing means and how it may correspond to spending on Montgomery, as he continues to be connected to Boston in all reports, along with what it means for other short-term contracts. Additionally, with the lack of bulking this offseason, the guys debate what this year is to the front office. A Bridge Year?...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The voice you hear before every game and breaking things down after on the Red Sox Radio Network joins the guys for a dose of optimism in a dreary Spring. Joe Weil discusses the possibilities of Montgomery coming to the Sox but more importantly how this pitching staff will shape up with our without the World Series winner. Joe also gives the guys his keys for a successful Red Sox season and who he thinks could have a breakout year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min
The guys welcome Portland Seadog and Red Sox top corner infield prospect, Alex Binelas. Alex discusses what went into preparing him for camp this season, his journey to Portland, the most impressive Red Sox prospect he's played with, and how he's embracing Ownership's faith in the future. Chapters (0:04:45) - Start of Interview with Alex Binelas (0:05:33) - Recapping the Bradfo Sho Fantasy Football League (0:12:05) - Rebuilding his body in the Offseason (0:14:40) - Getting traded for Jackie Brad...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Red Sox Spring Training games have kicked off as the Red Sox trop out some of their younger talent in the opening games of the pre-season. Despite the start, Jordan Montgomery still hangs in Free Agency while Cody Bellinger comes off the board all the while the Boras client continues to not budge for the Red Sox Front Office. The guys discuss which side will break first along with what they saw in the early action of the Spring. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer joined Bradfo and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione in the broadcast booth to talk about how he views the free agent market after new surfaced that Cody Bellinger was signing with the Cubs. Breslow also reflects on his new job, some of the Red Sox top prospects and how he views his current roster. 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://podcast...
Feb 25, 2024•18 min
The afternoon drive show at WEEI, Jones and Mego with Arcand, posed the question Wednesday at the top of their show whether or not Red Sox fans should even consider giving the team their attention for the 2024 season. As dreary as the question is... it's fair. So the guys invited producer Christian Arcand, who you can also catch hosting Red Sox Pre-game, to discuss this question in greater detail. Additionally, the guys recap some of the news and highlights out of camp to cap off the first week ...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min
It was a wild first day of full roster Spring Training down at the Fort, and the guys sure do wish that wildness had any bit of positive connotation. Sammy, Pat, and Gordo are breaking down the comments and lack thereof from certain members of Fenway Sports Group, active players, and former World Series alumni. Additionally, the guys discuss the addition of relief arm Liam Hendricks to the Boston Red Sox and what that may mean for Kenley Jansen who continues to sit in trade limbo. To learn more ...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Host of Baseball Isn'tBoring and Audacy MLB Inside Rob Bradford joins the guys to discuss the transactions from over the weekend that saw bullpen arm John Schreiber get shipped off to Kansas City. But this wasn't the only Red Sox having his name be tossed around by Craig Breslow and Co. as Boston tries to settle on a roster for the 2024 season. Kenley Jansen discussed his trade possibility with Bradfo while the Godfather of Baseball Podcasting shed some light on Triston Casas' extension talks. T...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Gordo and Sammy join the Godfather of Baseball Podcasting, Rob Bradford, on WEEI 93.7 for the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show. The trio discusses the latest trade sending the Red Sox late innings eater John Schreiber to the Kansas City Royals for a top pitching prospect likely to start his year out in Double-A. 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...
Feb 17, 2024•36 min
Spring Training has kicked off in the Fort for the Red Sox but fans are still waiting on one of those two to three starting pitchers that was promised back in November. Sammy, Pat, and Gordo are breaking down the most recent headlines coming out of camp including a frustrated Alex Cora who points to a certain guy out west he claims is holding up the free agent market for his own good. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min
In his daily meeting with the media, Red Sox manager Alex Cora touched on a variety of topics, including how important rookie Ceddanne Rafaela might be to the construction of the Sox' roster. Cora also offers updates on pitcher Bryan Mata (who is out of options) and first impressions made by newcomer Vaughn Grissom. 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/adchoic...
Feb 15, 2024•11 min
Happy Valentine's Day to the Play Pen. Gordo, Pat, and Sammy are breaking down some of the headlines from the first day of camp where Craig Breslow and Alex Cora spoke to the media for the first time from the picnic tables down in Fort Myers as the Red Sox kick-off Spring Training. Additionally, the guys discuss the news from Chris Smith at MassLive that the Red Sox are shopping John Schreiber and Chris Martin while telling Kenley he's not going anywhere. What exactly are the Red Sox planning fo...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 16 min
It's Sammy and Gordo for a Super Sox show as the NFL season wraps things up and the sports world turns to spring. The Red Sox continue to make strange roster moves that don't bolster the pitching staff this season but possibly set them up for 2025. Additionally, Duran rumors grow but the question remains as to what would be the needed return and truly from where as Boston is still desperate for a power righty and a number one in the rotation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...
Feb 12, 2024•53 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): One of the best comeback stories in the National League last season was that of Ryan Brasier, who turned his career around upon joining the Dodgers. It was such a resurgence that the reliever earned a two-year, $9 million deal with LA just last week. Brasier returned to the podcast with Bradfo to offer the inside story of his free agency, while also offering some lengthy analysis regarding his old team's (the Red Sox) well-publicized agreement wit...
Feb 10, 2024•51 min
In the wake of the news that the Red Sox would be partnering with Netflix to document the upcoming season, the main question fans are asking is why not put together an attractive team? Sammy, Gordo, and Pat try to answer that with some true motives behind this series set to air in 2025, but more importantly with some trade ideas and current MLB rumors that could help make for an Academy Award 'Best Picture'. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min
