Pod By the River

Ed and Brady are already looking at what will likely be the second straight year with a wild card series between the Red Sox and Yankees. They also sing Chad Tracy's praises.

Justin and Buzz discuss the differences between how the Red Sox looked vs the Orioles and how they looked vs the Angels. Reid Detmers is nasty, Roman Anthony looks great. How concerned they are for Jake Bennett and Eli White? Why these September games mean less than a lot of fans think they should. Kristian Campbell hits the IL and most likely ends his minor league season. They also preview the upcoming Royals series.

Justin and Buzz discuss this tough stretch of baseball between the Yankees and Mariners series'. They give differing takes on the Will Flemming commentary from the Yankees series. The Red Sox pitching depth is extremely shallow, and how concerned they are in regards to one more month of meaningful baseball. Roman/Story are back, how they've been able to contribute instantly. Current injury updates with Slaten, Willson, Guerrero and Adley. Lastly, they look ahead to an important Orioles series that may have major implications in the Wild Card standings.

Buzz and Justin talk about the impending return of Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, and IKF; who goes down in their place, and if one of them is even worthy of coming up yet? Gasper has a monster series vs the Miami Marlins as the Sox take 2 of 3 from the Fish. Whitlock returning and what it means to have your setup man back in the fold. Concern levels for Yoshida, Adley's injuries. They thought about Eugenio Suarez for a couple seconds. The episode ends discussing the Yankees 4 game series and how it's going to be the biggest series of the 2026 season.

Just an hour and a half of ball talk between Ed and Brady. What's not to love?

Justin and Buzz review the series win vs the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the birth of a legend (Mickey Gasper). The absence of Garrett Whitlock and Justin Slaten was definitely felt in game 3. They discuss the bullpen situation going forward. Justin Gonzales getting promoted to AA at 19 years old and how he can be one of the best right handed hitters the Red Sox have ever developed. They also talk about Roman's return to baseball, Willson Contreras and a fan in the stands, and the emergence of Adley Rutschman.

Buzz and Justin discuss the Blue Jays series, injury updates on Whitlock, Roman and Crochet, and roster moves for when they come back. We also talk about Franklin Arias and how he would fit on this team and when we think he comes up. We talk about the doomers coming back out from under their rock after a 5 game skid but why it's not time to freak out yet. We finish with talking about Adley and the series preview vs the Pirates

Brady and Ed don't get too down about a series loss to the A's, instead talking about the state of the team overall.

Ed talks with Globe reporter Tim Healey about his background within the journalism industry, what started the Boston Red Sox amazing run over the past six weeks, the trade deadline, the potential upcoming lockout, and much, much more!

Brady and Ed go over the 40-man roster and try to pinpoint exactly where the team should target.

SORRY FOR THE DELAY ON THIS ONE, TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIESBuzz and Justin go over the 15-game winning streak that was, the series against the Orioles, and what comes next.

Brady returns from Hawaii and immediately goes into the historic streak the 2026 Red Sox are on with a temporally cycloptic Ed.

For episode 200, the prodigal son Hogdale returns for the first time since leaving for Barstool. The entire crew is there meaning this is a six-man team. Somehow, everyone gets to talk. Many sound effects are used.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Ed is joined by Bob Osgood (@bobosgood15) to go over the Red Sox recent hot streak and gauge where they really are at and what they should do moving forward.

Ed and Owen discuss a sweep of the shockingly bad Angels, what this 8-2 run the Red Sox are on means, All-Star selections, injuries, Owen's love of the band "Rush", and much, much more!

This week, Justin, Owen, and Buzz break down the fallout from the Willson Contreras fight, including the suspension and what it means moving forward. We also discuss the tough news of Connelly Early landing on the injured list early in the season and the impact his absence could have on the roster. Then, for the bulk of the episode, we dive into our Red Sox Trade Value Tier List—ranking players across the organization based on their current value and debating who should be untouchable, available, or actively shopped as Boston approaches the trade market.

The Red Sox have somehow found another new low. Justin, Buzz, and Owen break down the latest embarrassment, why Craig Breslow's insistence that he's still "undecided" at the trade deadline is becoming indefensible, who should be traded, who should stay, and whether Boston is still viewed as a destination franchise for executives and players or if that reputation has at long last eroded.

Ed and Brady talk a lot of baseball and why Craig Breslow's leash appears to be shorter than other past executives.

Owen and Buzz break down what has been quite a week for the Red Sox, and not for the better: - Red Sox swept by the Rays- Roman/Crochet injuries- How we would fix the team- The disaster of Craig Breslow's moves- Ownership still in it?- How much worse can it getIntrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod By The River!

Justin, Buzz and Owen go over a very disappointing ending to a Baltimore series and the demotion of Brayan Bello.

Ed, Brady, and Owen break down a fun series the Red Sox won against a solid Cleveland team, as well as discuss some recent Theo Epstein related drama. A long lightning round follows.

Justin and Buzz go over yet another disappointing Red Sox series against the Braves.

Ed and Owen chat all things Red Sox with living legend, Rob Bradford, of Baseball isn't Boring and WEEI fame.

Buzz and Owen go over the results of an excellent Red Sox sweep over the Kansas City Royals.

Brady and Ed go over yet another series in which the Red Sox can't hit, celebrate the small victory of a Nick Sogard callup, and ponder over just where the team goes from here.

Justin, Buzz, and Owen discuss the Red Sox series loss to the Phillies in which the offense could only muster 5 runs over three games. Yuck.

Brady and Ed discuss a somewhat disappointing series against the Rays. Hilarity ensues.

Justin, Owen, and Buzz go over a surprising and satisfying sweep of the Detroit Tigers.

Ed reads Brady some fan fiction he wrote, and Brady gives Ed some ideas for alternate timelines as both show minimal interest the present state of the Boston Red Sox.

Ed and Justin are joined by Joon Lee to discuss his recent article Inside The Red Sox's Credibility Crisis. In a revealing discussion, Joon explains how the Mookie Betts trade was the turning point in the culture of a team that leading up to it had been the most successful baseball franchise of the new millennium, what led to this shift in priorities, the Alex Cora firing, and much, much more.Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Owen and Buzz go over the Toronto series and discuss Brayan Bello's meltdown, Payton Tolle's potential, Ranger Suarez's dominance, and much, much more!

Ed and Owen sit down with Greenville lefty Devin Futrell, perhaps the most underrated pitcher in the entire Red Sox organization.

It's all hands on deck as the entire cast reacts to Alex Cora and his lieutenants being fired.

Justin and Owen go over a sweep at the hands of the Yankees that was not good. Not good at all.

Ed is joined by MLB.com writer Michael Clair to talk about his new book "We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball: How the Czech Republic's Amateur Underdogs Became World Baseball Classic Heroes." Available for purchase now in the link- https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9781496242662/we-sacrifice-everything-to-baseball/

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!