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Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are not feeling great, even close to panicking with the lifeless Red Sox losing their first two games to the Yankees. How concerned should everyone be about the lifeless performance from the offense? Also, all the struggles from the Sox goes back to the roster construction and outfield logjam left by Craig Breslow. And, it doesn't get easier with public enemy number one Cam Schlittler pitching his first game in Fenway against what's expected to be a rabid crowd.

After a split on Marathon Weekend with the Tigers, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat try to diagnose the confusing feelings about the Red Sox. Are they really playing as good as their recent record would show or is it just a smoke screen? Then, Garrett Crochet struggled again, but it was nowhere near his previous start in Minnesota and showed some promising signs. And, Sonny Gray's trip to the IL just made the pitching depth a whole lot more complicated.

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to a rough series for the Red Sox in Minnesota that was salvaged in the finale. Why consistency has become the key word in the 2026 season? Then, Garrett Crochet had the worst start of his career and being so far from his usual self there could be some level of concern sparked. And, addressing another fan incident featuring Jarren Duran this time with a Twins' fan.

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get their first chance to sit down with Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas to discuss his journey back from the gruesome injury he suffered last May. Where is Casas' mind at as his ruptured patellar tendon continues to heal? Also, Casas explains why he gave his stamp of approval on the team acquiring Willson Contreras. And, from painting his fingernails to shaving his offseason beard, Casas goes into detail about the activities that helps him get closer with his parents.

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat keep seeing things get better for the Red Sox with a second straight series win in St. Louis. After getting shut down by Dustin May, how great was it to see Willson Contreras help turn the vibes around against his former team? Then, with Ranger Suarez and Brayan Bello pitching their best games of the season, there is clear vision of how the Sox can rack up wins on the strength of the rotation. And, the outfield logjam and roster construction remain an issue with talent like Masataka Yoshida riding the bench while trying to get guys like Roman Anthony and Jarren Duran going.

While the week didn't start hot, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are satisfied with the Red Sox winning their first series of the season at home against the Brewers. Is this series the start of a big turnaround for the Sox as they hit the road again? Then, Willson Contreras showed the kind of attitude that should be more than welcoming to fans and players alike. And, before the two wins, "Sell the Team" chants were quite loud from the Fenway crowd, but may be directed the wrong way.

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into a deep conversation with Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez about a variety of offseason topics. How was Narvaez able to power through his rookie season through a bad knee suffered very early on? Then, even though he wasn't part of the team, Narvaez felt a special connection with his home country of Venezuela winning the World Baseball Classic. And, Narvaez continues to feel the special connection with Boston fans.

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into another series loss from the Red Sox as they lose two of three in their first home series to the Padres. Which area is suffering the most and has the feeling of dread from last episode changed? Then, Trevor Story looks like the biggest liability at this point and Marcelo Mayer overtaking shortstop seems like it should be closer. And, while there was encouragement from Sonny Gray, the cold did no favors for Connelly Early and Ranger Suarez.

If things were bad for the Red Sox after Cincinnati, they got much worse in Houston with three uncompetitive losses. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their levels of concern for the Sox after their first six games of the season. Then, the lineup has felt lifeless for quite a bit, but it really can't get worse can it? And, the run prevention strength from the Sox didn't appear.

Fresh off making the Red Sox rotation, rookie starter Connelly Early joins Gordo, Sammy, and Pat from Fort Myers to discuss his ascent through the minors to the end of last season in Boston. Early also gets into his friendship with fellow pitching prospect Payton Tolle and what their relationship is like. And, Early reveals his long-lasting affiliation with taking care of service dogs and why he goes by Connelly instead of his real first name.

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into the first series of the season going against the Red Sox in Cincinnati. What were the biggest mistakes made by the Sox in their two losses over the weekend to the Reds and will these concerns linger all season long? Then, the issues in 2025 regarding runners in scoring position have carried over, but the guys don't believe the Sox will struggle like this all year. And, there is tons of positivity still to take away like the first start from Connelly Early and the two monster home runs from Wilyer Abreu.

The 2026 season got off to the best start you could think of with the Red Sox winning their Opening Day game with the Reds. Gordo and Sammy look at all the notable moments from the victory including Roman Anthony building off his WBC momentum for a scraping offense. Then, it was a little surprising to see Isiah Kiner-Falefa starting, but Marcelo Mayer's pinch-hitting proved to be the difference. And, Garrett Crochet looked just like Garrett Crochet which could be a bit of a shock this early into the season.

The beast! The war pig! Whatever you want to call him, Garrett Crochet joins Gordo, Sammy, and Pat from Fort Myers to talk about the sting of being eliminated from the playoffs and the group he's with entering year two. Who amongst his pitching peers is Crochet excited to work with? Also, Crochet discusses more about his love for aquariums and the sea creature he has a tattoo of. And, you won't believe what gets the Red Sox ace to break when discussing what TV shows he watched as a kid.

Spring Training is now in the rearview mirror and Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are ready to give their predictions for the 2026 Red Sox season. Where will the lineup and pitching staff stack up with the rest of the MLB? Then, despite what projections may say, the Sox will have home run hitters to a certain extent. And, the player that may be quiet in the baseball world, but will establish themselves during the year.

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are coming to you from Fort Myers with Spring Training near its very end. Reactions to Marcelo Mayer being named the Red Sox Opening Day second baseman. Also, Kristian Campbell will start the season in Worcester, but no one should be expecting a superstar rise when it comes to Campbell's success. And, would a Payton Tolle or Connelly Early piggyback to Ranger Suarez beginning the year hurt the development from the young pitchers?