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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

Even with dropping a game during the series, the Red Sox are now firmly in the thick of the playoff chase two wins in Cincinnati over the weekend. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at how Jarren Duran is leading the way for the Sox in this hot stretch and why Triston Casas might not need to return as quickly as some may think. The guys then look ahead to the Sox returning home to face the Blue Jays once again for a 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

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

Part of the resurgent hot streak of the Red Sox has been the play of their youngest players. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe look at the speed of David Hamilton, the effective pinch-hitting from Enmanuel Valdez, and multiple multi-hit games from Ceddanne Rafaela. 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 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

Gordo joined Rob Bradford on "Baseball Isn't Boring" on WEEI to talk about Alex Verdugo's actions after hitting a home run against his former team. They even get a call from Christian Fauria about how the team should respond and other things the Red Sox could do. 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

To many's surprise, 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

John Henry gave some interesting viewpoints about the Red Sox in an article last week that should get fans' blood boiling. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe react to the team owner's quotes about his team, the fans, and expectations along with how quickly Henry has become the biggest villain in Boston. 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): They're back! The guys who are the conversation-starters for all fake trades - Gordo and Pat of the 'Play Tessie' podcast - return to offer a couple of possible deals as we storm toward the MLB Trade Deadline. This time they are offering up a couple of deals, both involving the Red Sox. One has Craig Breslow selling, the other is a bit of a buy. In both cases, the names and teams (Rangers, White Sox) involved are spicy. 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 may have been a split against the lowly White Sox, but it didn't feel like it for the Red Sox. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman discuss all that happened in Chicago including more struggles for Cooper Criswell and the seemingly immature actions from Brayan Bello. The guys also get into a slew comments made from team owner John Henry and preview the upcoming series with the best team in baseball in the Phillies. 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

Gordo, and Pat appeared on the "Baseball Isn't Boring" show with Rob Bradford on WEEI and proposed mock trades with Bradfo about deals the Red Sox could make if they wanted to buy or 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

To the surprise of some Red Sox fans, the team managed to split their short two-game series with the powerful Atlanta Braves. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down the news and highlights from both games including Wilyer Abreu's freak injury and Dom Smith's steady play at first base. The guys also look ahead at Kutter Crawford and Nick Pivetta's growth in the starting rotation and preview a four-game series in Chicago against the lowly White 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

Rookie Ceddanne Rafaela has been turning heads with stellar defense and breakout offensive games including two home runs against the Tigers last weekend. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman dive into what else needs to be shown and the level of star potential Rafaela has. 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 top of the Red Sox splitting their four-game series at Fenway with the Tigers, team president Sam Kennedy stirred some controversy with his comments about the Sox under-performing. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman try to diagnose Kennedy's comments and the intentions behind them. The guys also look back on the weekend including Ceddanne Rafaela's big series and more names like Vaughn Grissom being added to the injury list. Also, previewing another short two-game series with the Atlanta Braves from Fenway. 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

Gordo and Sammy go for attempt number two at the Wasabi Challenge on the Baseball Isn't Boring show with Rob Bradford on WEEI with questions about Reese McGuire and 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

Even though it was mostly expected, fans are disappointed to see the Red Sox lose their series in Baltimore to the powerful Orioles. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat start looking into the future about how guys like Jarren Duran will work and how players like Masataka Yoshida could be squeezed out. The guys then talk potential trade packages that could salvage the short-term future and preview the battle of the mid-level squads at Fenway with the Detroit Tigers. 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

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday that Kenley Jansen will most likely be traded by the Red Sox by the trade deadline. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if this is a good move for Craig Breslow to make and how sooner or later should Boston wait to accept an offer. The guys also wonder if there are any other closers in the MLB like Jordan Romano that could make it hard for the current Sox closer to be dealt. 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

Turns out this weekend was wild for the Red Sox despite losing two out of three games at home to the Milwaukee Brewers. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look back on the pitching front including Kutter Crawford seemingly coming back down to earth and Garrett Whitlock's surgery options. The guys also dive into the report that Kenley Jansen's time in Boston is coming to an end and preview a divisional battle in Baltimore with the Orioles. 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

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