The Red Sox are kicking off the weekend trying to streak from the Bay Area to Los Angeles like a member of the 1970s counterculture. After taking 3 from Oakland and solidifying the Athletics injust move out of town, the Red Sox set their sight on the Los Angeles Angels. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat give their insights on the pitching matchups and take a crack at predicting who shines brightest in Tinseltown.

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With the passing of baseball pioneer Larry Lucchino, Bradfo is joined by NBC Sports Boston's John Tomase to reflect on how unique the former team president was in so many ways. The pair share stories regarding Lucchino, while delving into why we might not see the likes of the longtime executive for some time when it comes to the world big league chief decision-makers. It's a good tribute and a great conversation.

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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.

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Bradfo sits down with ESPN and NESN Broadcaster Mike Monaco to discuss the prep and timing it takes to properly call a big moment and give the moment it's just due, if you plan on venturing into the broadcasting field, this is the podcast for you!

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Fresh off his stint as the host of the Cinco Ocho show, Red Sox Hall of Famer joins Play Tessie. The guys pick Pap's brain on where the season is heading, win totals, how Casas can elevate his game to legendary status, and countless stories that'll cheer up your Red Sox soul after a tough winter.

Chapters

0:08:15 - start

(0:09:15) - cinco ocho show

(0:10:30) - today’s players relationships outside the clubhouse 

(0:11:22) - red sox may still have something up there selves & season preview

(0:13:00) - Casas homerun total and Ortiz comp

(0:14:30) - mindset of taking on a new role at the Bigs & telling Theo he’s the closer

(0:21:00) - closer role in modern baseball

(0:22:00) - Rendon needs to sit on his thoughts 

(0:27:50) - Terry Francona was a psychiatrist before he was a manager

(0:32:00) - Pedroia’s HOF campaign 

(0:38:10) - Nuf Ced

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Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas stopped by the Baseball isn't Boring Show on WEEI during Boston's Winter Weekend to talk about his love for the cold and how it pierces his pores, where he stands in 'Best Shape Of My Life Season', how he views his current lot in life and the exact fork-in-the-road moment that turned his 2023 season around. There is also Casas' reflecting on the only cruise he has ever been on. The always-entertaining infielder doesn't disappoint.

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Newly signed Lucas Giolito meets with the Boston Media to discuss his contract, decision to sign with the Red Sox, what and who convinced him to go to Boston, and much more as the offseason rolls on

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The Tribal Chief of Baseball, Jared Carrabis of Draft Kings joins the guys as they react to the Alex Verdugo introductory press conference where the former Red Sox had some fighting words for his former manager. Jared additionally prepares the guys for what may be another letdown season if a certain free agent isn't signed by Craig Breslow - with one source's quote making the show stop dead in its tracks...

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Chapters

(0:01:30) - Intro

(0:07:15) - The New and Old Carrabis is still the Same

(0:14:30) - Blazing his own media trail

(0: 26:45) - Will the 2024 Red Sox be fun?

(0:30:30) - John Henry's Day at Winter Weekend 2022

(0:37:15) - Carrabis's Would be Pitch to Yamamoto

(0:45:30) - Carribis Comments on Alex Verdugo's Departure to the Yankees

(0:52:15) - Verdugo will Hate New York

(0:56:30) - Don't Expect the Sox to Spend if They Miss on Yamamoto

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Red Sox manager Alex Cora has returned to the podcast and he has a lot to say. The recruitment of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The state of his current contract situation. How this offseason has gone for him and the Sox. The art of recruiting free agents. The revitalization of the Red Sox brand. And how impactful the Joe Kelly fight in 2018 was to the organization. It's one that you won't want to miss.

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It's not every season a set-up reliever gets a Cy Young vote, but that's exactly what happened with Chris Martin of the Red Sox. And for good reason. In his first season in Boston, Martin turned in an incredible campaign, leading Baseball Isn't Boring to name him our Reliever of the Year. Bradfo catches up with Martin to talk about his season, how it came about, the recruitment by the Red Sox, and the real reason he ultimately found himself in his current surroundings.

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