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Tanner Houck has sustained his strong pitching through the season so far that has many wondering if he should be the team's ace. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if Houck should be at the top of the Red Sox starting rotation and how they would rank the starting five including Brayan Bello and Nick Pivetta. 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): Jonathan Papelbon is heading into the Red Sox Hall of Fame next week, which on its own would be a great reason to have the friend of Baseball Isn't Boring on the podcast once again. But there is so much more. Rob Bradford teams up with Pap once again, this time to reflect on his path to Red Sox immortality, along with some pointed commentary on how relievers are being used. The former closer has taken issue with some things that are being done and said when it comes to today's bullpens and how they are being managed. As always, Papelbon is a must-listen. 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 first time since 2019, the Red Sox completed a sweep over the Rays in Tropicana Field and got revenge on their division foes. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down everything from the series including more great starting pitching from Tanner Houck and the show-stopping play from Jarren Duran. The guys also preview the upcoming interleague series at Fenway with the Brewers and if the lineup can help Rafael Devers continue his power hitting. 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

Rafael Devers has gotten back to his dominant self and potentially even more powerful with a record-breaking streak of games with a home run. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman look at what has attributed to the Red Sox third baseman finding his power back and how this streak has helped Jarren Duran in the leadoff spot of the lineup. 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

Even against a struggling Cardinals team, the woes of the Red Sox continued with two more losses in their three-game series in St. Louis. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman talk about everything from the weekend including the two hottest hitters in the lineup Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran. The guys also debate what the Sox should do with Garrett Whitlock after being shut down in his rehab assignment. 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

As part of the Baseball Isn't Boring show on WEEI, Rob Bradford asks Sammy and Gordo questions about Connor Wong and Garrett Whitlock where incorrect answers makes them eat a spoonful of wasabi in the Wasabi Challenge. 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 bats continued to remain cold for the Red Sox as they dropped three out of four at home to the Tampa Bay Rays. The full squad of Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are back to give updates on the bullpen management of guys like Kenley Jansen from Alex Cora and the situation at first base as the team awaits the return of Triston Casas. The guys also preview this weekend's series in St. Louis against one of the worst teams recently in the Cardinals. 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

Connor Wong was arguably the best player for the Red Sox in their series with the Nationals. Gordo, Sammy, and Rob Bradford give the Sox catcher his flowers and discuss the constant cloud of criticism he's had from the trade of Mookie Betts to the supposed tandem with Reese McGuire. 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

It wasn't pretty, but the Red Sox managed to win two of three games in their weekend series at home with the Nationals. Sammy and Gordo are joined by Rob Bradford about the headlines from the weekend including Josh Wincowski's demotion to Triple-A Worcester and Cooper Criswell's role in a healthy Red Sox pitching staff. The guys then preview the upcoming four-game set with the Rays and if the offense can come alive unlike in recent games. 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

It was a quick trip to Atlanta, but not quick enough as the Red Sox lost both of their games to the Braves. Sammy and Gordo look into the offense unable to capitalize with runners in scoring position specifically Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill. The guys also dive into seeing Chris Sale pitch against his former team for the first time and preview the upcoming weekend series at Fenway against the Nationals. 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

Two great starts out of Cooper Criswell has become a blessing and a curse for the Red Sox. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman debate what the best role for Criswell is with the impending returns of Nick Pivetta, Brayan Bello, and Garrett Whitlock to the starting rotation. 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

Despite salvaging the series on Sunday, the Red Sox went cold in their two-out-of-three series loss to the Twins. Sammy, Gordo, and producer Joe Braverman look at everything that happened in Minnesota starting with Tanner Houck hitting a little speed bump and Vaughn Grissom looking shaky at second base in his debut. Then, the guys debate the role best suited for Cooper Criswell and preview a short two-game series in Atlanta with the Braves which includes facing old friend Chris Sale. 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

There was plenty of roster shifting for the Red Sox, but the bullpen remained as strong as they've been during the beginning of the season. Gordo, Pat, and producer Joe Braverman look at the optioning of Bobby Dalbec for Dominic Smith and Garrett Cooper along with the dominance from the bullpen in their opening game with the Giants starting with a strong opening from Cooper Criswell. 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

Sammy and Gordo joined Rob Bradford on the "Baseball Isn't Boring" show on WEEI to talk everything about the Red Sox including if their belief levels are changing and what the biggest area of need is for a potential trade deadline move with the injuries of Masataka Yoshida and Triston Casas. 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 an interleague matchup, the Red Sox welcomed the Giants to town and took two games out of three at Fenway Park. Gordo, Pat, and new producer Joe Braverman look back on the standout performances from Kutter Crawford and Connor Wong that helped the Sox win the series. The guys also look ahead to the upcoming series in Minnesota against the Twins and how new players like Dominic Smith and Vaughn Grissom can help the cause. 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 rare April trade, the Red Sox seemed to have found a replacement for Triston Casas in Garrett Cooper. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat dive into how Cooper can help out and what the future now holds for one Bobby Dalbec. 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 ended their weekend series with the Cubs in walk off fashion on the back of another great outing from Tanner Houck. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat dive into everything from the weekend including a career day for Ceddanne Rafaela in Saturday's 17-0 blowout win and if Houck can keep up his early season success. The guys then preview the upcoming series with the Giants at Fenway and how impactful the debuts of Garrett Cooper and Vaughn Grissom will be this 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a 4-2 road trip for the Red Sox that culminated with losing two out of three in Cleveland. Gordo explains his turn around to supporting Cedddanne Rafaela playing at shortstop to Sammy and Pat. Also, the guys discuss who should replace Triston Casas, speculate why Masataka Yoshida hasn't been in the starting lineup, and preview a three-game series at Fenway against the Cubs this weekend. 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

Sammy and Gordo got to travel up to Portland, Maine to chat with Sea Dogs' pitcher Christopher Troye. They get into everything including moving up in the Red Sox farm system, adjusting to the Maine environment, and the inspiration behind his motivational posts on social media. 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