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Hour 1 - In an abbreviated, Red Sox Review, Joe Weil discusses the Sox 5-1 loss at home to the Nationals and we hear from Alex Cora postgame.

As heard on Red Sox Pregame, Joe Weil got to chat with Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell, who spoke about his hot power start with High-A Greenville, meeting fellow Georgia Tech alum Jason Varitek, his friendship with Dee Strange-Gordon, and more!

WEEI Red Sox insider Lou Merloni joined Gresh and Adam Jones to revisit the Chris Sale trade, the play of the Red Sox offense, the development of Vaughn Grissom, Kutter Crawford's position in the starting rotation, the long-term plans for Masataka Yoshida, the upcoming series with the Washington Nationals, and the future of Alex Cora.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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.

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Hour 1 - Cooper Boardman reacts to the Sox falling 5-0 to the Braves and Chris Sale in an abbreviated Red Sox Review.

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.

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Ceddanne Rafaela singles on a ground ball, sending Vaughn Grissom home and we're tied at 2 in Atlanta!

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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.

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The Red Sox salvaged a game in Minnesota on Sunday with a 9-2 win over the Twins. Will Flemming & Lou Merloni had the highlights, including homers from Ceddanne Rafaela and Raffy Devers.

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Joe Weil breaks down the Red Sox 9-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Hear from Red Sox Manager Alex Cora, while callers weigh in on the state of the Sox. 

The newest Red Sox infielder makes a big impression with his first hit with his new team on a bases clearing double to extend the lead to 5-1.

The Red Sox shortstop joins Will Flemming and Lou Merloni after the team ended the Twins' 12-game winning streak about breaking the game open and also breaking the team's long drought without a home run.

It had felt like so long since the Red Sox had hit a home run, but Ceddanne Rafaela changes all that to give the Sox the lead on his two-run bomb.

Host Joe Weil reacts the Red Sox 3-1 loss in Minnesota to the Twins. Callers weigh in on the current state of the team and Joe gives his thoughts on the Red Sox recent struggles at the plate. 

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The Boston Red Sox have had the most successful pitching staff in baseball so far this season. Their pitching coach is Andrew Bailey. It would be a good enough reason for Bradfo to reconnect with Bailey just off of the success alone. But this conversation is so much more. The guys dive into why baseball is so reluctant to change and how Bailey and others have been looking at pitching in a different way over the past few years.

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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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.

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WEEI Red Sox insider Lou Merloni joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the performance of the starting rotation, the play of the Red Sox defense, Tanner Houck's performance as a starter, the return of Vaughn Grissom, the awaited return of pitcher Nick Pivetta, the Red Sox working through the injuries, the audit of the organization, and this weekend's series in Minnesota.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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.

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After hitting a huge triple in tonight's victory against the Giants, Jarren Duran joins Joe Castiglione & Will Flemming in the booth!

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Enmanuel Valdez doubles on a fly ball to left fielder Michael Conforto. Connor Wong reaches home and scores, putting the Red Sox ahead by one!

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Wilyer Abreu joins Joe Castiglione and Will Flemming in the Sox Booth after the Red Sox beat the Giants 4-0 in the first of a three game series!

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After seeing Lenny DiNardo with a miniature Millennium Falcon at Fenway Park, Will Flemming asks Hall Of Famer Joe Castiglione how familiar he is with the iconic Star Wars franchise!

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): What a way to start the week! Rob Bradford is talking with Tyler O'Neill about doing the Home Run Derby sleeveless, introducing Noah Kahan to his potential backup singer, Brock Holt, and participating in a lengthy sit-down with Cubs first base coach Mike Napoli. Napoli's presence on the podcast is important considering Baseball Isn't Boring is deeming him our manager of the future, putting our full support behind Nap for whenever an opening arises.

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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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.

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Sometimes we have to take a look behind the curtain when it comes to the mindset of major league managers. And that's exactly what Bradfo is doing with Red Sox manager Alex Cora on this podcast. Cora has been very public about how taking up running has opened doors that he felt had closed, allowing for a different approach and confidence in doing his job this season. Cora goes into detail how he landed with the Alex Cora Running Club, with another member of the group - Red Sox hitting coach Pete Fatse - joining to give his perspective. And, finally, Bradfo catches up with Cubs manager Craig Counsell to give yet another view of a major league manager's challenge when it comes to keep a clear mind throughout a big league season.

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The speedster Jarren Duran did just that to score the winning run as he chats with Joe Castiglione and Will Flemming following the Red Sox 5-4 walk-off win over the Cubs about his role and making plays that very few can make.

Tyler O'Neill's fly ball drops out of the glove of Dansby Swanson leading Jarren Duran to score and give the Red Sox a 5-4 walk off win over the Cubs.

Red Sox defense came to play against the Cubs as Wilyer Abreu races for a sensational leaping grab followed later on by a diving stop at second by Enmanuel Valdez.

Ceddanne Rafaela had the game of his young career on Saturday, going 4-for-4 with 7 RBI including a homer and two doubles. He's only the fourth Red Sox to drive in 7 in a game at age 23 or younger, joining Fred Lynn, Ellis Burks and Jim Tabor. 

Joe Castiglione and Will Flemming had the call on WEEI

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Rob Bradford breaks down today's Red Sox 17-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Hear from Red Sox Manager Alex Cora, Bradfo's big takeaways from the blowout, and his reaction to the news that the Red Sox have acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper from the Cubs. 

Tyler O'Neill joins Joe Castiglione and Will Flemming after the Red Sox 17-0 win

Ceddanne Rafaela makes it a six RBI night with a two-run home run

Tyler O'Neill gets the Red Sox offense started early with a two-run blast

Gresh and Fauria were joined by Lou Merloni, WEEI Red Sox insider, to discuss the Red Sox series against the Guardians in Cleveland, the amount of injuries the Red Sox are dealing with, the status Masataka Yoshida, the offensive production of Rafael Devers, Ceddanne Rafaela's play at shortstop, and the Red Sox upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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 Ceddanne 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.

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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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.

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Hour 1 - Cooper Boardman hosts an abbrievated Red Sox review discussing the dominamt win over the Guardians and the impact Cedanne Rafaela is making at shortstop for the Sox.

After a terrific outing, Cooper Criswell joined Joe Castiglione and Lou Merloni in the Sox Booth after 5 scoreless innings!

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Connor Wong hits his 2nd homerun of the game, putting the Red Sox up 4-0 in the 6th inning!

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Connor Wong smacks his 4th homerun of the year out of Progressive Field!

Red Sox pitcher Chris Martin sits down with Rob Bradford for the 2 Minute Grill!

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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.

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Host Cooper Boardman breaks down the Red Sox 4-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Hear from Red Sox Manager Alex Cora, Cooper's thoughts about the best possible lineup the Red Sox can field, the injury to Triston Casas and more

Wilyer Abreu puts the Sox on the board with a homerun in the 7th inning

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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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.

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Host Joe Weil breaks down both the Red Sox 6-1 victory to sweep the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Celtics game one victory over the Miami Heat. Hear from Red Sox Manager Alex Cora, Joe's thoughts on the state of the Red Sox, and more

The Red Sox catcher joins Joe Castiglione and Lou Merloni following the Red Sox 6-1 win over the Pirates about the team managing all of their injuries and resetting with a sweep in Pittsburgh.

The Red Sox won 4-2 Saturday night in Pittsburgh to improve their record to 12-10. Outfielder Rob Refsnyder joined HOF Joe and Lou Merloni in Sox Booth after the victory to discuss the state of the team.

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On today's Red Sox review host Joe Weil breaks down the Red Sox 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hear from Red Sox Manager Alex Cora, Joe's thoughts on who could replace the injured Triston Casas at first base, and more. 

Joe Weil breaks down the Sox 8-1 win over the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Joe talks about the Sox quickly becoming "road warriors" early on in the season. We hear from Alex Cora postgame and the callers weigh in. Joe discusses Cam Booser's MLB debut and Tyler Murray joins the show to discuss Booser's journey to the pros. 

Red Sox first rounder Kyle Teel spoke with our Joe Weil about his musical background!

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Triston Casas steps to the plate in the 1st inning and smacks one out of PNC Park!

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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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.

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo catches up with the man of the hour, Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck, just hours after pitching a 1-hour, 49-minute complete game. The guys dive into the topic of how players in all sports can inspire to fall in love with the teams and the games. It's the Caitlin Clark dynamic. Houck identifies the three players that pushed him toward baseball, while also telling a great story about having no clue how fast his momentous game was Wednesday night.

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Host Cooper Boardman breaks down Tanner Houck's complete game shutout in the Red Sox 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Hear from Red Sox Manager Alex Cora discuss Houck's start, Cooper's thoughts on the state of the offense, and more

After pitching a complete game shutout, Tanner Houck leaves the mound and jumps in the booth to speak with Will Flemming & Joe Castiglione!

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Connor Wong hit a solo HR in the 4th inning to extend the Red Sox lead to 2-0 Wednesday, giving him homers in consecutive games for the 2nd time in his career. Joe Castiglione and Will Flemming had the call on WEEI

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Host Joe Weil breaks down the Red Sox 10-7 loss in extras to the Cleveland Guardians. Hear from Red Sox Manager Alex Cora, Joe's thoughts on the injuries to Rafael Devers and Garrett Whitlock, and more.

Rafael Devers grabs himself a double! Tyler Freeman & Ceddanne Rafaela scores, giving the Red Sox the lead!

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Connor Wong smacks one over the Monster bringing the Red Sox within 1 run of the Guardians!

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Enmanuel Valdez tries to jumpstart the Red Sox with a homerun, putting the Sox on the board!

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Friend of the program Kenley Jansen is back and more opinionated than ever. This time Jansen is taking on Major League Baseball's approach to pitchers and how they are being asked to adjust to the new world of the pitch clock.

The conversation with Bradfo stems from Jansen's belief that rushing the pitchers is the No. 1 reason for the injury epidemic in MLB. The Red Sox closer also explains why he is enjoying living life with this very young Boston club, going into detail why he has been pleasantly surprised by many aspects of this 2024 season so far. As always, it's a great time with Kenley.

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On today's Red Sox Review, Cooper Boardman breaks down the Red Sox 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels to win the three-game weekend series. Cooper discusses where the Red Sox stand just 16 games into the season and previews the Sox's upcoming four-game set against the Cleveland Guardians. 

After the Red Sox squeak by the Angels 5-4, Triston Casas joins Joe & Will in the booth to talk about another long distance home run and the expectations he and others are looking to set for the rest of his season.

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It was journey, but Kenley Jansen won the battle with Mike Trout and secures the Red Sox 5-4 win over the Angels to win the series. Joe Castiglione & Will Flemming had the call on WEEI.

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For the third time this season, the Red Sox hit back-to-back home runs coming from Tyler O'Neill (of course and Triston Casas for the second straight game.

Saturday's highlights as heard on WEEI with Joe Castiglione and Will Flemming, as Boston defeated the L.A. Angels 7-2.

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Host Cooper Boardman breaks down the Red Sox 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels to snap an eight game home losing streak dating back to last season. 

Cooper Boardman breaks down the Red Sox 7-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angles and discusses how poor defense doomed the sox. Callers also join in to voice their frustration with the team's recent play. 

Alex Cora lets Will Flemming in on how he deals with the various stresses that pop up throughout the season!

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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Pat, and Sammy preview what should be a pick-me-up weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels and Mike Trout. The guys give out their Crystal Bomb and series predictions along with going over pitching matchups for each game of the series.

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Cooper Boardman is not feeling good after the Red Sox fall to the Orioles 9-4 in extra innings. Breaking down where Isaiah Campbell started to fall apart and hear from Alex Cora about more poor defense.

Connor Wong homers on a fly ball to left center field, tying the ball game! That's the first of the year for Connor Wong!

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On today's Red Sox Review, Cooper Boardman breaks down the Red Sox 7-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Hear Manager Alex Cora's postgame press conference, Cooper's thoughts on Kutter Crawford's third start of the season, and more

A 2 run homer from Triston Casas keeps the Red Sox ahead over the Orioles at Fenway!

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The talk of baseball right now is all about why so many pitchers are getting injured. Too much velocity. Too many fancy new pitches. The pitch clock. No sticky stuff. They are all being brought up as potential pieces of the problem. MASN/Orioles broadcaster - and former major league star hurler - Ben McDonald sits down with Rob Bradford to offer some of the best insight you will find when it comes to this conversation.

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Red Sox fan favorite Trot Nixon, joined Joe Castiglione & Will Flemming in the Sox Booth and spoke about what it meant to be inducted into the Red Sox Hall Of Fame

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Tyler O'Neill kicks off Opening Day at Fenway Park with a homerun!

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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The Red Sox get ready to open things up at home against AL East division foe, the Baltimore Orioles, after a 10-game road trip on the West Coast. The team kicked off the season in high gear but now runs into the betting favorites to win the division and a star-studded team of what the MLB has best to offer in youth. Can the Red Sox pitching keep the trajectory they were on? Will Story's absence be felt up the middle and in the lineup? Sammy, Pat, and Gordo get to it all with their series predictions.

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo sits down with Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck to talk about the state of pitching today and how he believes that we are reaching the breaking point in regards to what the human body can do and handle on the mound.

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Boston Red Sox President Sam Kennedy joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss today's Opening Day ceremonies, honoring Tim and Stacy Wakefield, the contract extension for Ceddanne Rafaela, the importance of keeping homegrown talent, Alex Cora's future in Boston, and what fans should be excited about on this Opening Day.

WEEI Red Sox Insider Lou Merloni joined Gresh and Fauria on-site to discuss today's 2004 Red Sox championship reunion, the latest on shortstop Trevor Story's shoulder, the chances of Vaughn Grissom shifting to shortstop, Ceddanne Rafaela's contract extension, the contract value of first baseman Triston Casas, and Rafael Devers' struggles on defense.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The Red Sox wrap up their 10-game road trip to start the season by taking 2 of 2 games from the Los Angeles Angels. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat recap the series and all the news that came out of the weekend including a Dr. Pat's Prognosis for Trevor Story and his shoulder.

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Tyler Murray had the opportunity in Sox Booth to call all four Sox homers during Boston's 12-2 Sunday victory over the Angels as the Sox finished their 2024 opening road swing with a 7-3 record.

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Host Joe Weil breaks down the Red Sox taking two of three from the Angels in Anaheim. Weil looks at how the Red Sox have stacked up against preseason expectations, where the Sox will look to replace Trevor Story and preview the first homestand of the season. 

David Hamilton joins Will Flemming and Tyler Murray after the Red Sox dominate the Angles 12-2 to talk about his first career home run and the task of replacing Trevor Story.

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As heard on Red Sox Pregame, Joe Weil got to chat with former Red Sox closer Keith Foulke about his time during the 2004 championship run the impact Tim Wakefield had on him.

Tyler Murray gets to call his first MLB home run on David Hamilton's first career big league bomb.

Jarren Duran smacks one out of Angel Stadium for his first homerun of the year, putting the Red Sox ahead in the 8th inning!

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Reese McGuire sent a two run BLAST out of Angel Stadium, the 3rd homer of the inning!

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Mere seconds after a prediction from Will Flemming, Tyler O'Neill goes yard and smacks one out of Angel Stadium!

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WEEI Boston Red Sox insider Lou Merloni joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss if he's gone from "Angry" Lou to "Corporate" Lou, takeaways from the Red Sox 5-2 start, the development of center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, the personality of the team, the play of Mookie Betts, the revolt of A's and Mets fans, and the attendance from the Red Sox series in Oakland.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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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After a game saving catch, Ceddanne Rafaela joins Will Flemming and Lou Merloni in the Sox booth to talk about the catch, and the team holding on to beat Oakland in extra innings!

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In the bottom of the 11th inning, Ceddanne Rafaela saves the game by catching a fly ball to center field!

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Joe Castiglione joined Rich Keefe during the Red Sox pregame show to celebrate the memory of Red Sox executive Larry Lucchino. The Hall Of Fame broadcaster even called Lucchino, "the most influential executive in Red Sox history". 

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After the Red Sox earned their first shutout win of the season, catcher Reese McGuire joined Will & Lou in SoxBooth to discuss a very successful first trip through the starting rotation and Tanner Houck's Monday outing.

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Will Flemming and Lou Merloni are having some fun in the booth tonight, as they sing along to some Biz Markie!

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The guys recap the Season Opening series for the Red Sox where Boston split the four-game matchup stealing two from the Mariners. Additionally, the guys preview the upcoming three-game set with the Athletics as the Red Sox keep things on the West Coast to kick off the year.

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