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

Sammy, Pat, and Gordo get into a debate about how good Corey Kluber really was in his career while naming players who've played for Boston and Cleveland in this edition of Guys Being Dudes. 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

Not only was it a great weekend for the Red Sox who swept the Pirates in Pittsburgh, but the guys got to head up to Maine and talk with the potential future of the Sox with the Portland Sea Dogs. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat talk about that trip plus the where the Red Sox outmatched the Bucs including the continued dominance from the Red Sox starting pitching and a look ahead to another series with the Guardians. 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 dismal end to the homestand for the Red Sox as they drop three of the four games their series with the Guardians. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat go through the big moments of the series including the lone bright spot from Tanner Houck and get heated with each other about who should be starting at shortstop. The guys also preview the upcoming weekend series in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. 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 stole the series from the Angels after the Sox regrouped from their 4th straight loss to open things up. Sammy, Gordo and Pat recap everything in the series from Tyler O'Niel continuing to mash, Triston Casas exposing theories, and Kenly Jansen is upset 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

The Red Sox are getting ready for their Marathon Matchup with the Cleveland Guardians. After rebounding the season and popping above .500, Sammy, Pat, and Gordo are previewing the pitching duels to come and where the Red Sox can look to take advantage of the series. Gordo is still hunting for his first correct series prediction while everyone needs a bounceback on their Crystal Bomb prediction. 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