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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran isn't shying away from his struggles with mental health, with his most recent message on Instagram serving as the latest example. Bradfo caught up with Duran to talk about how he is approaching the issue, the realities that he lives with each and every day, and how he is better equipped to deal with what he calls his "demons" than ever before. It's a powerful conversation you don't want to miss. 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 might not be one of the best Red Sox-Yankees moments, but Trevor Story launches a three-run home run which became three of nine Red Sox runs scored in the first inning.

Ceddanne Rafaela crushed a ball over the 2nd deck of the Green Monster in left-center in the 3rd inning of Saturday's Spring Breakout for a three-run homer. Will Flemming & Rob Bradford had the call from JetBlue Park

An impressive feat as Rob Bradford predicts a homerun from Jamie Westbrook as he steps to the plate!

Jarren Duran smacks a 2 run homer out of JetBlue Park! His first of the year!   Credit: © Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Rafael Devers with a 2 run BLAST, putting the Red Sox up 4-0 over the Twins!   Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

WEEI's Boston Red Sox Insider Lou Merloni joined Gresh and Andy Hart to discuss the Red Sox, what to watch for in the remainder of Spring Training, the expectations of Vaughn Grissom and Enmanuel Valdez, Triston Casas's ceiling, the injuries the Red Sox are dealing with, and the importance of starting well on the road.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): With news that Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito is the latest pitcher to have Dr. Dugas perform the internal brace surgery on his throwing arm, we turned to the first pitcher to have undergone the procedure and still come back to pitch in the major leagues - Rich Hill. Rich joins Rob Bradford, along with Sammy and Pat from the Play Tessie crew to take a deep dive into what the procedure entails, what a realistic timeline for a return looks like, and how a pitching arm might feel after. For those wondering what Giolito is - and will be - going through, this is the podcast for you.     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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Spring Training isn't just an opportunity to get a look at what the Red Sox have in store for the season, it's also a time for Red Sox fans to look around the league to see what the rest of the AL East has in store with Baltimore, New York, Tampa Bay, and Toronto. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat discuss the recent injuries that took Gerrit Cole and another top player out of their opening-day lineups. 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): Bradfo caught up with Red Sox Reliever Chris Martin to discuss his time working with Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara while he played in Japan with the Nippon Ham Fighters and how success seems to follow Ippei wherever he goes 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): Lucas Luetge has had all kinds of spring trainings, including plenty where his performance determined whether or not he would be breaking camp with the major league club. Rob Bradford sits down with the lefty reliever - who is currently vying for a spot with the Red Sox - to discuss how one should go about bobbing and weaving their way through February and March while trying to establish their career. Considering Luetge's history - which includes two recent standout seasons with the Yankees - he's a good guy to listen to. 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

Sam Kennedy joined Joe Castiglione & Bradfo in the Sox Booth and shared a hilarious story about Triston Casas

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The Red Sox are starting to carve out an identity for themselves with Brayan Bello being extended to a contract and Triston Casas starting to make progress in his path to being a Red Sox for life... but the plans to contend are still not apparent from the front office. The guys discuss the Red Sox's recent roster moves and potentially high value-low cost pitchers the team could bring in if they want a shot in the American League East. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The Boston Red Sox are spending a little cash right before they jet off to the Dominican Republic. Pitching Phenom, Brayan Bello, inked a contract extension that will see him earning $55 million and some extra years of comfort in Boston. Join Pat, Sammy, and Gordo as they break down the specifics of the contract, what this means for the future look of the Red Sox pitching staff, and whether they think this will lead to more spending before the spring is up. 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

WEEI's Boston Red Sox Insider Lou Merloni joined Gresh and Fauria to discuss the Red Sox, his mindset on this year's team, the loss of pitcher Lucas Giolito, why the Sox haven't signed Jordan Montgomery, the philosophy of the Red Sox, the value of first baseman Triston Casas, what next for the Red Sox, and the future of Alex Cora.