Gordo and Pat joined Joe Weil on "Baseball Isn't Boring" on WEEI where the "Podfather" himself Rob Bradford calls in to talk everything Red Sox following another tough one run loss. How is the conflict between Rafael Devers and the front office affecting things? Also, Trevor Story hasn't been swinging a hot bat and his job could be in jeopardy with Marcelo Mayer looming. But will he really be taken out of the lineup? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www....
May 10, 2025•23 min
No celebrating a series win for the Red Sox over the Rangers as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to Rafael Devers again refuting the idea of playing first base. How much worse did Devers make the situation by calling out Craig Breslow for wanting him to change positions again? Also, Devers did no favors with the comments he made, but Breslow and Alex Cora aren't necessarily off the hook from what has happened from last offseason to now. And, an unexpected appearance from MassLive's Chris Cotillo to s...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer joined Gordo, Sammy, and Pat earlier this spring for another wide-ranging conversation as Mayer gets closer to making the big league club. What were his thoughts on being mentored all spring by new acquisition Alex Bregman? Also, the guys also ask Marcelo the next gift they should get him when he gets called up to Boston. And, projecting dates for when Mayer will finally get the call to join the Red Sox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...
May 07, 2025•25 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): We always love to talk to MLB pitching coaches. It's one of the most unique jobs in the sport and always elicits some of the best conversation. All of it was put on display once again when Bradfo sits down with Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey to talk about the job, the evolution of pitching and how in the world Aroldis Chapman can still throw so hard. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com...
May 06, 2025•23 min
It was a rough weekend for the Red Sox as they not only lost their series at Fenway to the Twins, but also lost Triston Casas for seemingly the season and maybe longer. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat give their takes on how the Sox should address their new need at first base for both the short and long term. Then, the most recent stretch of losses have been when the Sox have had the lead, but what is the balance between the lack of offense and Garrett Whitlock among others not locking things down? And, t...
May 05, 2025•1 hr
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat joined Rob Bradford on "Baseball Isn't Boring" on WEEI to mourn Triston Casas' season following his ruptured patella tendon injury one night ago. How do the Red Sox move forward in the post-Casas era? Also, the guys give their best options for who should fill the new need at first base. 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...
May 03, 2025•24 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat haven't been this livid about the Red Sox post-series all year until back-to-back winnable games in Toronto soured everything. What's got the guys the angriest from a 6-0 blown lead to Alex Cora's choice not to walk Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Then, the lack of consistency in the lineup seems to highlight Trevor Story as the culprit where the idea of him getting pinch hit for comes up. And, there were some good things to take from the series including great starts from a returni...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min
The top prospect in all of baseball Roman Anthony join Gordo, Sammy, and Pat for a wide-ranging conversation about adjusting to a bigger spotlight. Roman explains his viral coffee trip during the spring and why he thought the house he was staying in during spring training was haunted. Also, Anthony goes into great detail about his love for the movie The Town . And, the guys react to the interview and guess when Roman Anthony will get the call up to the main roster. To learn more about listener d...
Apr 30, 2025•24 min
There's a high level of positivity following the back-to-back wins and a series victory over the Guardians by the Red Sox, but Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have their feelings the same as they've been. The biggest headlines coming out of Cleveland including how much longer the Sox can trot out Tanner Houck after another rough outing. Also, Jarren Duran stole the show (literally and figuratively) and despite a confrontation with an unruly fan, he seemed to rediscover his All Star success a year ago. And...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Perhaps the most complicated and unpredictable position in Major League Baseball these days is catcher, which is why Bradfo's conversation with Red Sox backstop Connor Wong is a must-listen. The Sox starter - who is currently coming back from an injured hand - explains a variety of elements regarding the position, many have been a mystery to the average baseball fan. The guys also talk about where the position is going and how Wong has evolved sin...
Apr 26, 2025•26 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look into the Red Sox momentum coming to a screeching halt with back-to-back losses at Fenway to the Mariners. Is it still too early to make any assumptions about what kind of team the Sox are or are 27 games enough to start forming opinions? Then, the certainty everyone can agree on are the inconsistencies from the lineup and the struggles from the bullpen staff. And, thoughts on Brayan Bello's season debut, Garrett Crochet's rare struggles, and answering listener DMs incl...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr
Red Sox standout reliever Garrett Whitlock joined Gordo, Sammy, and Pat earlier in Spring Training about how he has transitioned back to the bullpen from being a starter for the majority of his career. What's his biggest goal for the 2025 season after missing the second half of last season due to internal brace surgery? Also, Whitlock explains how he got involved in cheerleading back before he got to the majors in high school. And, the guys were overwhelmed by the dry sense of humor Whitlock has...
Apr 23, 2025•24 min
There's potentially a new problem arising that Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look into and that's relief from the bullpen in the middle innings. How many guys in the pen can Red Sox fans trust to hold down a lead after losing leads with Greg Weissert and Zack Kelly coming in? Then, the starting rotation will be getting a new look with Brayan Bello set to make his season debut while Tanner Houck continues to struggle as the number two option. And, Trevor Story is on quite a roll to start, but can it be s...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat join Bradfo on "Baseball Isn't Boring" on WEEI to talk all things Red Sox following their opening series win at Fenway over the White Sox. Why what's happened over the past few days has become a lesson for fans to stay patient with what the team has in the present and future? Also, the Triston Casas defense team comes out in full force as the guys agree a big turnaround is coming. And, where do the Sox currently rank among an American League that seems very wide open? To le...
Apr 19, 2025•48 min
In celebration of their 200th episode, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat turn their attention to you the listeners and answer the questions that have been at the forefront of Red Sox fans' minds. Why is Triston Casas seemingly dumped on by a portion of Sox fans and can he turn things around in time? Also, Roman Anthony continues to rake down in Worcester which could turn into a wasted opportunity if he is not called up to Boston. And, Wilyer Abreu's rise and Ceddanne Rafaela's defense might make Jarren Dura...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Red Sox pitcher and friend of the pod Chris Murphy makes his third appearance on the show as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their chat from the spring with the injured starter. Murph updates the guys on the off-hand bowling league other injured guys were in during the offseason and details the decision to get surgery last offseason. Then, how has the rehab process been going for Murph and when can we expect the starter to start throwing off the mound again? And, for once, the guys can feel comforta...
Apr 16, 2025•23 min
The recent stretch of rough play for the Red Sox continued as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat aren't happy with Boston losing two out of three games to the White Sox in Chicago. Was there anything good to take away from a series loss to what could be a historically bad White Sox team? Then, Triston Casas was given the day off then moved down the batting order, but its still very early to start panicking about his cold stretch. Also, how soon should the Sox think about calling up Roman Anthony? And, Garret...
Apr 14, 2025•59 min
Not only was the weather cold, but so was the Red Sox offense which Gordo, Sammy, and Pat focus on with a walk-off win salvaging a home series with the Blue Jays? How angry and frustrated should Sox fans be with three of four losses this early in the season to a division rival? Then, it was historically cold at Fenway Park and the lineup couldn't warm things which begs the question of the weather being an excuse for the bats being so quiet and Garrett Crochet not quite being his dominant self. A...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 2 min
From 'The Boone Podcast' ( subscribe here ): Jonathan Papelbon discusses the depth the Red Sox have in their rotation, how they stack up with the other contenders in the AL East, 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...
Apr 10, 2025•17 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their conversation from the spring with Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito which was definitely wide-ranging. The starter talks about his road to recovery from the strained hamstring that currently has him sidelined and getting into all things Pokémon. Also, Lucas ranks his favorite movies of all time and details his Seinfeld bobblehead from last season he helped design. And, the guys react to Giolito's interests off the mound being different than other starters and just h...
Apr 09, 2025•26 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their wild day at Fenway Park over the weekend headlined by their chat with the newest rising star of the Red Sox Kristian Campbell. The versatile Campbell talks about what the first week and a half of being a major leaguer has been like and the enthusiasm he has to call Boston his long term home after signing a big extension. Then, the guys get into a wild and entertaining series sweep from the Sox in their first home series against the Cardinals. Has Wilyer Abreu re...
Apr 07, 2025•58 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat talk about what feels like a total turnaround from the start of the Red Sox season to their last two games. Its all headlined by Kristian Campbell securing his future and signing an $60 million extension which feels like a no brainer on Campbell's part. Also, how Campbell has shown his maturity at such a young age and why he's already getting compared to another hyped prospect in Jackson Holliday. Then, with a home run during the series in Baltimore, why is Trevor Story may...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 1 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Bradfo catches up with the newly extended Kristian Campbell to discuss his extension and why he decided to sign longterm with 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...
Apr 03, 2025•5 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their interview from during their trip to Spring Training with the newest member of the Red Sox starting rotation Richard Fitts. The guys ask Fitts about increasing his velocity which helped him earn a spot in the rotation while other starters are injured. Also, what out-of-the-box food habit from Fitts has the guys repulsed? Then, after the interview, a breakdown of Fitts' first start of the season which, even though he got the loss, looked very impressive. To learn ...
Apr 02, 2025•24 min
Its an unexpected and unplanned episode with Gordo, Sammy, and Pat reacting to the Red Sox and Garrett Crochet agreeing to a six year extension less than a week after his Opening Day start. How does this change the evaluation of the offseason and the energy surrounding the Sox? Also, the future now looks even brighter with an ace-like starter, power hitter, and young prospects' prime years for the Red Sox for many years to come. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...
Apr 01, 2025•29 min
Not the best start to the season as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at the first series for the Red Sox that saw them drop three of four games in Texas to the Rangers. What is the mood following a tough series loss to open up the 2025 campaign? Then, Rafael Devers made all the headlines for a historically bad start with a record 12 strikeouts over four games, but now is not the time to worry. And, Kristian Campbell couldn't have gotten his rookie season off to a better beginning and a contract extens...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 3 min
The time is finally here for Gordo, Sammy, and Pat to give their predictions for what will happen with the Red Sox in the 2025 season. Will Rafael Devers finally embrace being the designated hitter to let Alex Bregman help improve the defense at third base? Then, the final grades for the offseason and if Garrett Crochet could be the team's MVP along with their best pitcher. And, bold predictions for who will break out, who could become an All Star, and if the team can win the AL East. To learn m...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have a chat with UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik about his origins growing up in Boston and his first memories of watching the Red Sox. Jon also details how he was affected by the pre-championship Sox moments like Bill Buckner and Aaron Boone. Then, Jon explains who on the Red Sox would fare the best in the octagon and which legendary fight resonates with him the most. And, days before Opening Day, Jon shares his thoughts on what he expects from the Sox this season wi...
Mar 26, 2025•33 min
Still down in Fort Myers, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have their first chat with Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet days before he takes the mound on Opening Day in Texas. Does Crochet believe he and the team can come to an agreement on a long-term extension before the season begins this week? Also, the new teammates that has caught his eye while gearing up for the new year this spring. Then, the guys react to their interview with Crochet and give their feelings on the supposed gap that Crochet and the Sox h...
Mar 24, 2025•32 min
Down from Fort Myers, its the final non-Red Sox preview of the AL East as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat dive into the New York Yankees outlook for the 2025 season. Does the Yankees' lineup intimidate or scare anyone now that Juan Soto is gone leaving Aaron Judge as the only power threat? Also, can Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt rediscover their prime years to help the lineup out? Then, the starting rotation could be ranked among the best, but not having Gerrit Cole or Luis Gil could knock them down...
Mar 21, 2025•43 min
