Twin Bills: The Red Sox Podcast

The surprising Red Sox clinched a berth in the American League Champioship Series against the Houston Astros after dispatching the Yankees (Wild-Card Game) and Rays (ALDS), thanks to stunning performances by the likes of Kike Hernandez, Nick Pivetta, Christian Vazquez and many others. Sports writer Bill Koch and Sports Editor Bill Corey look at the road the Sox took to get here and re-examine the job that Chaim Bloom did in building this team.

Boston has slipped to third place in the American League East as August soon gives way to the fall. Join Providence Journal Sports writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey as they examine Boston's latest ups (a few) and downs (a few too many)  and discuss whether this team can hang on to an American League wildcard berth. Will the return of Chris Sale and the hot bat of Hunter Renfroe be enough to carry Boston into October? Also, a look at Rhode Island's own Rocco Baldelli and his struggling Minnesota Twins, who are in town for 3-game series at Fenway.

With the Red Sox now trailing the Rays and closer to rest of the A.L. East pack (Yankees, Blue Jays), sports editor Bill Corey and sports writer Bill Koch discuss Boston's fading playoff chances, their inaction at the trade deadline, and the outsized hopes now riding on Chris Sale's rehabilitated pitching arm.

Did the Boston Red Sox swing and miss at the July 30 MLB trading deadline this season? Sports writer Bill Koch and editor Bill Corey didn't think much of Boston's deadline dealing. Especially since Boston's division rivals all seemed to improve their teams, and the Sox have gone a mediocre 8-8 since the All-Star break. And will Chris Sale return to his old self and rejoin the rotation soon?

The Red Sox opened the second half with a 3-2 road trip and a bunch of home runs to hang on to first place in the AL East as they get ready to host the Yankees and Blue Jays. Join sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey as they look ahead to the July 30 trade deadline and speculate as to which deals the Red Sox might make for the stretch run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just three games to go before the All-Star break, the surprising Red Sox are still atop the American League East as the gap widens between them and their division rivals. Join sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey as they take stock of the Sox, their All-Stars, the progress of the rehabbing Chris Sale and look ahead at the weekend's MLB Draft, in which Boston holds a top 5 pick (the last time they picked so high was 1967). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston is on pace to win 100 games! Can you believe? Neither can we. Listen as Sports editor Bill Corey and sports writer Bill Koch look at the Sox at the midway point, address the concerns, praise the achievements and look at what can be done to ensure a postseason appearance. And a look back at the ceremony for retired Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey as they look at the past week in Red Sox nation - the team's rise back to first in the AL East (thanks in part to Tampa Bay's continuing injuries), the struggles of the starting pitching, an offense that keeps mashing the ball and a look back at Dustin Pedroia, who will be honored on Friday before the team hosts the Yankees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major League Baseball is cracking down on illegal substances used by pitchers, as the Red Sox hurlers pick an inopportune time to cool down. Listen as sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey dissect the latest news on the MLB front, look at some of Boston's shining All-Stars and throw some love to the RI entrants in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a rough start (0-3) to their road trip in Houston, Boston's bats and arms right the ship and rattle off 4 wins to come back home 4-3 and in second-place in the A.L. East. Listen as sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey look back on a big weekend in the Bronx, resurrect their call for an electronic strike zone and chat about the latest scandal brewing in baseball — pitchers using illegal substances to doctor the baseballs, and keep batting averages at historic lows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Sox writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey look forward to full capacity at Fenway, discuss Franchy Cordero's demotion to Worcester and analyze Boston's toughest test of the season so far as the Sox embark on a stretch of games against last year's playoff contenders. Also, did you see that crazy play in the Cubs-Pirates game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E-Rod struggles, Garrett Richards and Tony La Russa break the unwritten rules and Polar Park holds its grand opening. Also, the Angels' Shohei Ohtani is pretty good. Join Red Sox writer Bill Koch and editor Bill Corey as they recap the week that was in Red Sox Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Sox are No. 1, so says the latest USA TODAY power ranking, and beat writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey talk about their solid start, their league-leading offense and the continued pitching prowess from most of the staff. Is it too early to look at their playoff chances? And this week marks the home opener of the Worcester Red Sox at brand new Polar Park.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Providence Journal sportswriter Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey are encouraged by Garrett Richards' last outing against the Mets, thanks in part to a change in mechanics, and Rule 5 pick-up Garrett Whitlock continues to impress, even as the Boston bats seemed to take a few days off. And in a few short months, Fenway's stands will be full once again! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Red Sox writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey as they check in on the Red Sox this week -- riding the laundry cart, waving to teammates and reviewing the pitching staff so far. Also, the last-place Yankees, the pending season opener in Worcester and John Henry's major faux pas in European soccer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Sox are riding high after a 9-game winning streak to grab the best record in the American League. Boston is set to open the longest homestand of the season this weekend and Sports editor Bill Corey and writer Bill Koch look back on their hot start, top performers, general buzz surround this team, and talk about why in 80 years, no one has been able to hit .400  for the season since Ted Williams did it in 1941. Also discussed is the lack of Black players on the Red Sox as Major League Baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson Day this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a listen to Red Sox writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey as they look back at Boston's opening homestand - 3 straight losses, and 3 straight wins - and continuing their winning ways in Baltimore to do something they haven't done since 2019: win 4 straight. JD Martinez, Christian Vazquez and Xander Bogaerts look comfortable at the plate, and Eduardo Rodriguez finally gets the ball after missing all of last season.Oh, and about those blue and yellow uniforms.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Twin Bills is back one day ahead of the Red Sox opening their 2021 season. Journal sports editor Bill Corey and sports writer Bill Koch take a look at where Boston stands entering the upcoming campaign. Alex Cora resumes his managerial role (6:00), starting pitching (13:20), the bullpen (19:05), the lineup (25:30), the schedule and rules (38:00), fans returning to Fenway Park (44:35), season predictions (54:30) and more -- it's all here. Baseball is back and we're looking forward to it. Hope this finds everyone healthy and feeling well. Thanks for listening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sad excuse of a baseball season for the Boston Red Sox is finally over. Sports editor Bill Corey and Sox beat writer Bill Koch look back on one of the worst years in Sox history, and look forward to — and hope — for a much better, and more relevant 2021. Who stays? Who goes? And who might be named the next Red Sox skipper? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Koch and Bill Corey see some hope for the future with the recent performances of young pitchers Tanner Houck and Nick Pivetta. And the Twin Bills discuss the PawSox season that wasn't -- a sad ending to a storied history at McCoy Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports editor Bill Corey and Red Sox Writer Bill Koch discuss the ever-changing Red Sox lineup, how the team might look next season, the Yankees' recent swoon and the role baseball played in helping the nation cope with the tragedy of the Sept. 11 attacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Sox writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey review a very unique week in this very unique Red Sox season — from dealing away players such as Mitch Moreland, Brandon Workman and more, to halting the season to recognize social injustice, and support a teammate. And, can the Red Sox actually contend in 2021? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Sox writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey talk about the patience that Red Sox fans may, or may not, have for a rebuild in this lost season. And the pair weighs in on the sport's "unwritten rules" and the recent homophobic remark made by Reds announcer Thom Brennaman.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Providence Journal Sports editor Bill Corey and Red Sox writer Bill Koch look at the sagging fortunes of the pitching-deficient Red Sox, who were just hammered at home by the Tampa Bay Rays (4-game sweep) and remain squarely in the AL East basement as they open up a weekend series in the Bronx. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen as Providence Journal Red Sox writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey look at Boston's current struggles on the mound ans at the plate, as the Red Sox open a homestand against the Jays and Rays.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a miserable opening homestand, the Red Sox found their form at Citi Field to take two games from the Mets. Listen to Sports editor Bill Corey and Sox writer Bill Koch as they look back on the first week of the 2020 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Providence Journal Red Sox writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey as they look ahead to what promises to be the most unique baseball season in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yet another special offseason edition of the Twin Bills is upon us. The Red Sox have been quite busy here in early February, and the latest bombshell involves the trade of Mookie Betts and David Price to the Dodgers. Providence Journal sports editor Bill Corey and Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch break down all angles of the deal, what remains on the Boston roster, when the Red Sox plan to hire a manager and more. 

It's another special offseason episode of the Twin Bills podcast with Providence Journal sports editor Bill Corey and Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch. Celebration and examination are the two central themes this time, as we look at the Hall of Fame elections for Derek Jeter and Larry Walker. We couldn't get away without some Red Sox chatter, but that's well at the end of the podcast. (And, really, it's not all that juicy at the moment. Still no manager. Still no idea who Boston might hire. Still no sanctions to date from Major League Baseball.)

This emergency edition of the Twin Bills podcast was recorded well after midnight in our Providence Journal studio, but such an occasion called for urgency. Alex Cora and the Red Sox have mutually parted ways, Chaim Bloom is on the clock for his first managerial hire and Boston is facing an uncertain beginning to 2020. Sports editor Bill Corey and Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch take a deep dive into the sudden changes this week at Fenway Park, what the future might bring, a couple journalistic points and much more.

Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey wrap up the disappointing 2019 Red Sox campaign, looking back at what went wrong (bad pitching, slow start), a few highlights (Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers) and what the Red Sox may or may not do moving forward on the season finale of the Twin Bills.

With much of the on-field news not really worth talking about, the Twin Bills tackle the off-field Red Sox news of the week — namely the firing of president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski, and the surprise appearance of David Ortiz at Fenway Park to throw out the first pitch. 

The Red Sox are still hanging around in the wildcard race, closing the gap to 5.5 games heading into Tuesday's series with the Twins. Sox writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey chat about their unlikely push to the playoffs, and lament the Pawtucket Red Sox leaving Rhode Island after one more season at McCoy.

Sports editor Bill Corey and Red Sox writer Bill Koch look at Chris Sale's elbow situation and what that might mean going forward, and touch on Thursday's resumption of a rain-suspended game that made for a unique experience at Fenway Park.

With hopes of reaching the postseason fading fast, the Twin Bills - Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey - look at the Red Sox's recent pitching changes, the record-setting games of Rafael Devels and Chris Sale, and theorize about what to do with Mookie Betts.

Join the Twin Bills as they look at the Red Sox' last 10 games and how the team all but played itself out of contention. And, with no moves at the trade deadline, we wonder about the future of general manager Dave Dombrowski. Also, why suspend, then schedule what will likely be a meaningless game against the Royals?

Join Providence Journal Sports Editor Bill Corey and Red Sox writer Bill Koch as they look back at Boston's hot start to an important 14-game stretch against the Rays and Yankees, Mookie Betts' hot bat, and theories about this week's MLB trade deadline.

Join Sports Editor Bill Corey and Red Sox writer Bill Koch as the Twin Bills take a look at the David Price-Dennis Eckersley feud, which returned to the spotlight this week. Also, the Red Sox welcomed Andrew Cashner to their rotation, released Eduardo Nunez and sent Ryan Brasier to the minors. And a tip of the cap to Pumpsie Green, the first African American Red Sox player, who passed away at age 85.

Sports writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey they examine Boston's decision to move Nathan Eovaldi to the bullpen, recap a bad weekend in London (for the Red Sox, anyway), and look ahead to the July 31 trade deadline.

The Red Sox won't have any starters in this year's Midsummer Classic. Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey look at who got robbed out of a starting spot, as well examine the bullpen's continuing struggles and preview Boston's road ahead — including the weekend series in London vs. the Yankees.

Join Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey for this week's Twin Bills Red Sox podcast where they'll look at Boston's recent winning road trip, their 17-inning loss in Minnesota, David Price's early exit and, finally, a look at Roger Clemens, who was inducted into the Pawtucket Red Sox Hall of Fame on Friday.

Normally it's all baseball, but this week's Twin Bills Red Sox podcast looks at the harrowing weekend news about David Ortiz, the retired Boston slugger who was shot in his native Dominican Republic. Sports editor Bill Corey and Sox writer Bill Koch also take stock of where Boston ranks in the standings, and what should they do about their leaky bullpen.

Join Red Sox writer Bill Koch and Providence Journal Sports editor Bill Corey as they look back at Boston's weekend in the Bronx, their three-game sweep of Kansas City, Chris Sale's three-hit shutout and look ahead to important series against the Rays and Rangers at Fenway Park.

Providence Journal Sports editor Bill Corey and Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch look at the Red Sox's upcoming three-game series in the Bronx after Boston dropped its last two games at home to Cleveland — including Tuesday's meltdown when the Sox bullpen blew a three-run, ninth inning lead. Also, the Twin Bills look back at Dustin Pedroia's career, as the veteran second basemen has been placed on the 60-day injured list and whose career may be over.

Join Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch and Providence Journal Sports editor Bill Corey as they look at the sort-of-surging Red Sox, Chris Sale's 17-strikeout performance in a loss and the still-hot Michael Chavis. Also in this episode, an injury update and what becomes of Dustin Pedroia?

Providence Journal Sports editor Bill Corey and Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch talk about the improving fortunes of the Red Sox, their White House stop and - of course - that phenomenal snag by centerfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.

Join Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey as they take a look at the not-quite-surging, but improving Red Sox, particularly their solid starting pitching. Also, the continued strong play of Michael Chavis is making it near-impossible for the club to send the rookie back to Pawtucket.

Join Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey as they look at the Red Sox' recent play, and the addition of Michael Chavis to the lineup.

Join Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch and Providence Journal Sports editor Bill Corey as they examine Boston's continuing woes to start the 2019 season, as well as discuss Dustin Pedroia landing on the injured list and other Sox news.

Join Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch and Providence Journal Sports editor Bill Corey as they examine Boston's poor showing in the first two weeks of the 2019 season, as well as touch upon the ceremonies at Fenway Park for Tuesday's home opener.

Join Providence Journal Red Sox writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey for the first episode of the Twin Bills Red Sox podcast of 2019. The Red Sox are heading west and will open the season in Seattle on March 28. Listen as the Twin Bills examine the Sox offseason and preview the coming campaign.