Pod By the River

Brady and Ed discuss the limits of the Red Sox lineup without more flexibility, the quick turnaround of Ranger Suarez, and much more. Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Justin and Owen break down a series loss to the Twins that involved an ace being demolished, an excellent start from a rookie, and yet another Jarren Duran behavioral incident. Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Owen and Ed are joined by Australian Salem Red Sox RHP Adam Bates!

In which Ed and Brady decide to just talk ball for an hour without the use of a series recap. What results is basically what you would expect if Ed and Brady were at a game together.

Justin and Buzz breakdown the Red Sox first series W of the 2026 season.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River

Ed chats with Worcester Red Sox righty Devin Sweet about growing up in North Carolina, the decision to forgo graduate school to pursue the life of an undrafted signee with the Mariners, his unlikely path to the majors, and much, much more.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Buzz, Ed, and Stephen O. Scott ponder over the frustrating start of the season, come up with a preferred lineup, and talk about where they were in 2007 when the Red Sox won their second World Series of the Henry era.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Justin and Owen talk about a nightmarish Houston series where it seemed like nothing went right for the Red Sox. In a twist, they explain why nobody should be worried just yet. Ranger and Bello's debut for the 2026 season, the offense wife struggles (apart from Wong and Wilyer), and the Narvaez benching are just a few of the topics.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Ian Cundall of SoxProspects and Baseball America joins Ed for an MiLB preview that takes us through Ian's trip to the backfield in Fort Myers, as well as all four levels of the system from Worcester to Portland to Greenville to Salem (not in that order). Also, Ed's difficulty with name pronunciation returns at levels never seen before.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Owen and Buzz breakdown the first series of the season in which we saw the brilliance of Garrett Crochet, the electricity of Wilyer Abreu, struggles from Sonny Gray, Caleb Durbin, and Greg Weissert, and a general sense of relief to have real meaningful baseball back.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

The trio of Justin, Buzz and Owen put a bow on Spring Training and get you ready for Opening Day! Connelly Early winning the starter job out of camp, what that means for Johan Oviedo and Payton Tolle. We also talk about the active roster being set and some challenges that they may face to begin the season. Triston Casas starting the season in Ft. Myers, and what Peter Crowe-Armstrong's extension means for Ceddanne Rafaela's value heading into 2026. Finally, we give our red sox predictions and hot takes for the season!Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Ed and Owen are joined by Murrow 7x Emmy Award Winning Sports anchor and MLB insider Ari Alexander of 7 News to discuss Ari's humble origins, the state of Boston Red Sox, the joy of the World Baseball Classic, and much, much more.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Ed is joined by the great Jake Ignaszewski (@JakeIggy) of BoSox Talk Pod to go over Jake's time as the host on Lock on Red Sox, the remaining competitions in Spring Training the Red Sox need to work out, the team that made him fall in love with baseball, and much, much more.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Ed is joined by the great Gary Morgan of Locked on Pirates to talk all things Pirates including the impressive spring of Jhostynxon "the Password" Garcia, the rise of Connor Griffin, Gary's optimism heading into the 2026 season, and much, much more.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Owen and Justin start recording right on time to talk about the Danny Coulombe signing minutes after it's announced and how it impacts the team. With two weeks left of Spring Training, we catch up on how the team is looking after roster cuts. We also talk about the WBC and all of the Red Sox players finding success from Roman Anthony to Nate Eaton and everybody in between.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Ed and Owen are joined by Adam from New York, IRL friend of Ed's, New York Mets expert, and player/commissioner of the greatest international softball league West Senegal has ever seen (for real, this is not a bit). Lots of interesting conversation here about the disappointment of the 2025 Mets, the Dodgers transformation into what the Yankees used to be, the parallels of Nolan McLean/Jonah Tong to Connelly Early/Payton Tolle, and much, much more!Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

The Justin, Buzz, Brady, and Own, go over some spring training updates like Alex Cora saying Marcelo Mayer needs to fight for a spot on the opening day roster, Romy Gonzalez's injury, the battle for the bench spot and the race to be the #5 starter. They also give their grades for the offseason as well as voting for who has had the best offseason in the AL East. They finish with talking about massive human being Justin Gonzales and draining hemorrhoids.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

In the first of several previews of opposing teams to follow in 2026, Ed and Owen chat with Chrystal O'Keefe of Southside Sox about the White Sox offseason, the numerous Red Sox currently on the White Sox roster, Munetaka Murakami, and much, much more!Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River?

As Spring Training begins, the boys take a look at how the infield stands currently. They talk about ownership's comments during their pressers and how poorly they've communicated their desires for the team lately. They also drag Fanatics and discuss Roman Anthony among others playing in the WBC.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Brady and Ed breakdown their reaction to the Caleb Durbin trade, Brady's correct predictions from the previous week, and some early takeaways from spring training. Then they have a lengthy rapid-fire round with lots and lots of Muppets talk.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Justin, Buzz, and Owen breakdown the Caleb Durbin trade and give our thoughts and reactions. They also talk about the residual rumors that came out after the move like what the diamondbacks wanted for Marte. There is some also IKF talk too as well as some conversation about how it seems the outfield logjam is here to stay.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Ed and Owen are joined by Dan Szymborski, Senior Writer for FanGraphs, ESPN contributor, data provider for teams/agents, ZiPSetician, Broadway composer(?), and all-time A-lister for a wide ranging conversation about the strengths and limitations of predictive modeling, the offseasons of the Red Sox and Orioles, Luis Arraez's need for a new hitting coach, getting drunk, whether or not AI will kill us all, and much, much more.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Ed and Brady break down where the Red Sox actually stand as the offseason slows, pushing back on panic while acknowledging the roster still isn't finished. They talk through pitching depth, remaining areas of need, why certain “quiet” moves matter more than fans want to admit, and how expectations shape frustration during a cold stove. The conversation also touches on payroll, roster flexibility, and why winning headlines in December rarely translates to wins in July, ending with a reminder that building a sustainable team requires patience, not emotional whiplash.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Owen, Ed, and Buzz are joined by 2018 World Champion and 2021 All-Star reliever, Matt Barnes to discuss his career, the charity clinic he hosted following the Sandy Hook massacre, the coolest thing he ever saw in the big leagues, and much, much more!Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Justin and Owen review the big three of Brendon Donovan, Isaac Paredes and Nico Hoerner as realistic Red Sox trade targets. They also talk about the moves that were made by the Mets, the Yankees bringing back Cody Bellinger and the Rangers trading for MacKenzie Gore. ALSO your mail bag questions!Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Ed, Brady, and Owen are joined by Red Sox beat writer Marcos Grunfeld of Elemergente.com making his debut on an English-speaking podcast to discuss the Ranger Suarez signing, international signing day, Venezuelan baseball, and much, much more. Kyle Tucker even signed midway through recording!Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Justin hosts as the boys bid farewell to Alex Bregman and dissect how it all fell apart for the Red Sox. We also go over pivot moves that we think are pipe dreams and some others that are more up to our expectations. Buzz and Owen touch on fan fest and that's pretty much it.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Chelsea Roemer of Beyond the Monster joins Ed to talk about her story on Red Sox minor league pitcher Blake Wehunt.Check out the article in the link:The Chicken Farmer: How Blake Wehunt's Farm-Raised Grit Shaped a Red Sox Pitching Prospect

Justin and Ed welcome Hunter Dobbins to the show to talk Red Sox/Yankees, recovering from a torn ACL, being traded to St. Louis, and much, much more.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Justin and Buzz react to the trade for first baseman Willson Contrares!

Ed and Brady are joined by noted Star Wars enthusiast and Boston Red Sox righty David Sandlin, recently added to the 40-man roster. There is some baseball talk as Sandlin gives the rundown on new Red Sox lefty Jake Bennett, and talks a bit about his 2025 season. There's even a little bit of Phillip Rivers talk, but before long, the focus switches to Star Wars and that's when things get interesting.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Ballpark Buzz makes his long-awaited debut as a fulltime cast member, joining Justin and Owen to discuss a disappointing, kind of boring Winter Meetings.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald returns to talk to Ed and Owen about the state of the Boston Red Sox, the whispers and rumors making their way around winter meetings, training for the Boston Marathon, and much more.Mac is running the Boston Marathon in support of the hospital's Miles for Miracles program. Every dollar raised will go towards supporting Boston Children's Every Child Fund, which provides care and services for families throughout the hospital that aren't covered by insurance. You can donate in the link below. MFM - Boston Marathon 2026: Mr. Mac Anthony Cerullo - Boston Children's Hospital

Ed answers YOUR questions from twitter!

Ed, Justin, and Owen react to the Red Sox acquisition of RHP Johan Oviedo for outfield prospect Jhostynxon "the Password" Garcia. They also go over their projected current rotations, their ideal pitching acquisitions moving forward, and much, much more.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Despite his previously tense debut last season, MassLive beat writer Chris Cotillo makes his return PBR to chat with Ed about the Sonny Gray trade, how to fix the outfield logjam, the merits of Kyle Schwarber and Luis Arraez, and much, much more.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Justin and Owen react to the news that the Red Sox have acquired starting pitcher Sonny Gray.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

This week on Pod by the River, the crew breaks down a whirlwind stretch of roster moves as the Red Sox add Shane Drohan, Tyler Uberstine, and David Sandlin to the 40-man roster while saying goodbye to Luis Guerrero, Brennan Bernardino, and Chris Murphy in a series of rapid-fire trades at the Rule 5 protection deadline. But the real fireworks come when Brady and Justin stop being polite and get into a series of heated debate over Jordan Hicks and for some reason Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

After a month-long hiatus, the boys are back with new bromances, fantastic offseason takes, and the looming spectrum of an old friend.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Meet our newest cohost/Swiss army knife, Owen Brown, a recent graduate from MCLA with a passion for baseball so deep that he actually plays in a league that replicates the game's earliest days down to the uniforms. The Mookie Betts trade, Alex Bregman, and Kyle Schwarber are just a few topics touched on.

In our season two finale and what is likely to be Hogdale's last episode as a cohost, the boys go over the final series of the season, a sad loss to the Yankees in the Wild Card round. This is all somewhat overshadowed, however, by Hogdale's announcement that he has signed a contract with Barstool, the culmination of a lifelong dream to talk sports for a living. Emotions, pride, and bittersweetness ensues.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

It's a full house with Ed, Hoggy, Brady, and Justin all showing up to determine the pod's superlatives for 2025 before previewing and predicting the upcoming Wild Card series between the Red Sox and the Yankees.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Hogdale reflects on his awesome trip to Boston before breaking down the Rays series and projecting ahead to a huge showdown with the Blue Jays with Brady and Ed.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Justin and Hogdale review the most recent series against the Yankees despite Justin's recent cancelation.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Brady and Ed get together to discuss Connelly Early's masterpiece of a debut, the generally positive vibes of the 2025 season, Ed's come around to Craig Breslow, and much, much more. Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Payton Tolle is set to make is MLB debut against Paul Skenes and Brady, Ed, and Justin are here to talk about it. They also review the trade deadline (since Brady was in Europe and missed it), debate the merits of signing Pete Alonso vs Kyle Schwarber, and answer your questions from twitter.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Hogdale and Ed break down a 3-1 series win against the Yankees on the road. Roman Anthony's dominance, the step forward taken by Brayan Bello, and Walker Buehler's generally uselessness are all discussed. There's also some Patriots talk at the end because hey why not.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

As Justin searches for the best deal on a labubu, the boys discuss the latest happenings in Red Sox nation including the brutal loss on Sunday, Hoggy's love for Roman Anthony, and whether or not Marcelo Mayer can be called "injury prone".Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Ed is joined by Jake T. O'Donnell of the Pesky Report to break down the last week of Red Sox play in addition to the future. Topics include but are not limited to Ceddanne Rafaela, Abraham Toro/Nate Lowe, the three-man catching crew, Payton Tolle, the state of the farm, and much more!Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Ed is joined by Rotoballer lead MLB writer , Eric Cross, making his second appearance of the pod as they go over a litany of topics including the Roman Anthony extension, Eric's grade on Craig Breslow, the surprising redemption of Lucas Giolito, and much, much more.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Justin and Hoggy break down a Red Sox sweep of the AL West leading Houston Astros.Intrigued? Then its time to listen to Pod by the River!