Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Cora

The 2026 Boston Red Sox have given their fans quite the ride over the past four months. After a rough start to the season that saw manager Alex Cora lose his job, they now find themselves on a 13-game winning streak and suddenly in a wild card spot. They're also just seven games out of first place in the AL East. Is a division title in the cards? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the historic run Boston has been on, including sweeping their rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays, this past weekend. They highlight how the Red Sox bullpen has been incredibly strong during this stretch, as well as the offensive contributions from Willson Contreras, Wilyer Abreu and Caleb Durbin. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan discuss the surprising news that Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will put pitching on hold for the rest of the season as he battles a leg injury, and whether Pete Crow-Armstrong could overtake the Japanese star for the NL MVP award. They also break down the Toronto Blue Jays getting a reality check from the Chicago White Sox this past weekend, the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the Miami Marlins and recap all the other action from around baseball.   1:15 - The Opener: Red Sox win streak 21:54 - We Need To Talk About: Ohtani steps off the mound 32:52 - PCA vs. Ohtani for MVP? 39:39 - How Sweep It Is: Brewers sweep Marlins 52:13 - Blue Jays get a reality check 55:32 - Field Report: Skenes guts it out vs. Guardians 1:01:56 - How Sweep It Is: Weekend recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Hour 4 - The crew try to figure out why the Red Sox have done a compete 180. Can you trace this all the way back to firing Cora? The best Hill Notes of the day and Rich Keefe stops by to defend professional wrestling.

The guys create their ideal second half Red Sox lineup with a couple of disagreements at certain positions. They also discuss Breslow and his style of work, along with the trade Alex Cora blocked and how this has affected the 2026 Red Sox.

In this Breaking Balls All-Star Edition, we break down the Red Sox' late first-half surge (9 in a row, 14 of 16) and the biggest shift behind it: a philosophical change on offense. From embracing small ball to rethinking extra-innings strategy, this team is starting to play to its strengths — and it's working.We also dive into roster decisions, trade deadline pressure, and why this upcoming 10-game homestand could define the season.

In this Breaking Balls All-Star Edition, we break down the Red Sox' late first-half surge (9 in a row, 14 of 16) and the biggest shift behind it: a philosophical change on offense. From embracing small ball to rethinking extra-innings strategy, this team is starting to play to its strengths — and it's working.We also dive into roster decisions, trade deadline pressure, and why this upcoming 10-game homestand could define the season.

Brodes and Ashlyn Sullivan discuss the fallout from the Flyers failing to land Leo Carlsson and whether the team has a path to acquire premier talent. They also debate the Phillies' managerial future, weighing a potential move for Alex Cora against sticking with Don Mattingly.

Brodes reacts to Don Mattingly expressing interest in managing the Phillies, arguing that the team lacks a necessary edge and should target Alex Cora instead.

Brodes argues that the Phillies should hire Alex Cora as manager to provide the "grit" and "snarl" that he believes the current group lacks under Don Mattingly or Rob Thomson. He also expresses deep frustration with the Flyers front office after Leo Carlsson officially remained with the Anaheim Ducks, questioning the team's ability to acquire superstar talent.

Brodes analyzes Don Mattingly's recent comments about wanting to manage the Phillies and argues why the team needs Alex Cora's snarl instead. They also discuss the heartbreak for Flyers fans after the Anaheim Ducks matched the offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, leaving the franchise without a clear path to a superstar. Ashlyn Sullivan joins the WIP Afternoon Show to share updates from Saquon Barkley's youth camp and weighs in on the Sixers' pursuit of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.

Brodes vents his frustration over the Flyers missing out on Leo Carlsson after Anaheim matched the offer sheet, questioning how the team will acquire elite talent. He also advocates for the Phillies to hire Alex Cora as manager instead of Don Mattingly, emphasizing the need for a leader with sizzle. Callers join the conversation to debate the state of the Flyers' rebuild and the Phillies' struggling bullpen. 01:00 - Brodes Fills In 01:48 - Flyers Miss Carlsson 02:21 - Alex Cora For Phillies 03:40 - Phillies Relief Pitching 11:30 - Flyers Rebuild Debate

Brodes fills in on the WIP Afternoon Show to discuss the Phillies' managerial future, arguing that the team needs the snarl of Alex Cora rather than Don Mattingly. He also vents about the Flyers missing out on Leo Carlsson after Anaheim matched their offer sheet and addresses the shocking rumors linking Connor McDavid to Philadelphia.

The WIP Morning Team discusses Don Mattingly's comments yesterday about wanting to be the Phillies manager for the next two seasons. They debate what his role will be if he does not remain manager and whether Alex Cora decides to join the Phillies.

The WIP Morning Team breaks down the future of the manager role for the Philadelphia Phillies after Don Mattingly announces that he'd like to be in the role longer. The team analyzes what that means for Alex Cora and also what the team could look like in the coming years. The Morning Team also discusses the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet, which must be matched by tomorrow, or the team will get Leo Carlsson.

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio analyze Don Mattingly's recent comments expressing a desire to remain the Phillies' manager beyond this season. They weigh Mattingly's success against the potential availability of Alex Cora and debate what it will take for the team to remove his interim tag. 01:00 - Phillies Game Recap 02:13 - Mattingly Managerial Future 05:15 - Alex Cora Rumors 09:43 - Interim Tag Discussion 14:08 - Caller Chris Defends Donnie

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest comments from Mets owner Steve Cohen...and the team's continuous losing ways. The Mets are 15 games below .500 on July 7th...who should be dealt at the trade deadline? Who will the next manager be? And much more! Join us! *PLEASE NOTE: This episode was filmed on Monday 7/6, PRIOR to the Mets' Monday night win over the Braves 00:00-5:00: Mets nearly BLOW a 7-run lead in the ninth inning on Sunday 5:01-7:48: Juan Soto will START the All Star Game for the NL...did the Mets create their own version of Mike Trout? PLUS, Dodgers lead NL with four All Star starters 7:49-16:50: Steve Cohen REAFFIRMS David Stearns' job security. WHAT is he thinking?! 16:51-18:42: Cohen on FIRING Carlos Mendoza 18:43-24:18: Steve Cohen CONFIRMS there were issues between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor last season but says they are in the past. Juan Soto compares it to....kissing a girl ? 24:19-29:54: Cohen admits Mets' farm system has had "regression," is "extremely worried" about future of organization and admits that 2027 could be "tougher" 29:55-31:57: Rumors on Mets' next manager...Carlos Beltran the 'favorite'? Alex Cora comments on Mets organization #mets #newyork #mlbb #mlb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlblb #mlbbshorts #baseball #podcast #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #stevecohen #juansoto #franciscolindor #dodgersbaseball #mlballstargame FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) and Instagram LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00) Joe has a rant directed at Alex Cora.(8:18) The Ringer's Brian Barrett joins the show.(34:17) The guys talk about the Red Sox - Nationals suspensions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Kennedy joins todays front office report to speak on the situations with Willson Contreras and Jarren Duran, as well as if there is any chance that Alex Cora will rejoin the Red Sox.

The crew wraps up the final road show with Sam Kennedy speaking on the Jarren Duran and Willson Contreras situations and if there is any chance Alex Cora comes back. Wiggy takes another crack at Wiggy 250! but he mixes up his historical events. Hillnotes then crush Brad Stevens and the Celtics for this trade. And Greg and the crew say goodbye as they finish off Road Show season 5!

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour with his thoughts on the suspensions handed out following Tuesday night's incident between the Red Sox and Nationals. (13:03) Could Alex Cora return to the Red Sox? (28:33) What should the Red Sox trade deadline philosophy be? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jerry is back with the Tigers having no problem with Cam Schlittler. The Mets actually shutout the Blue Jays as Alvarez & Torrens homered. Alex Cora was on a podcast and spoke glowingly about the Mets. Willson Contreras and Cade Cavalli had words as benches cleared in the Red Sox/Nationals game. Mike Brown and Jalen Brunson talked about Who Let The Dogs Out, as Brunson doesn't seem to be a fan.

We break down NBA free agency and LeBron telling the Lakers he's playing elsewhere, followed by a look at potential Mets managers Carlos Beltran, Alex Cora, and Dave Martinez. Jerry's update starts with the Yankees' loss after Cam Schlittler surrendered three first-inning home runs, benches clearing in the Red Sox/Nationals game after words between Willson Contreras and Cade Cavalli—where we heard from both—and a Mets shutout over the Blue Jays via Nolan McLean's six solid innings. To wrap up, Draymond Green discusses opting out, LeBron confirms he won't return to the Lakers, and Jerry leaves us with an unexpected pronunciation of "Mexico."

This morning we kick off with the World Cup and LeBron James' likely return to Cleveland, before breaking down Mitchell Robinson's future with the Knicks and Kawhi Leonard heading back to the Raptors. Jerry's first update brings you the Tigers handling Cam Schlittler, a Mets shutout over the Blue Jays with homers from Alvarez and Torrens, and Alex Cora's glowing podcast praise for New York. Finally, benches clear in the Red Sox/Nationals game after a Contreras and Cavalli clash, Jalen Brunson shares his dislike for "Who Let The Dogs Out," and we react to the viral coffee shop video of ESPN's Gary Striewski vs. JuJu Chan.

Hour 2 - Leads from Greg and Wiggy. Wiggy wants an extension for Willson Contreras and Greg is fascinated by new MK Ultra information. They Said It hears from Draymond Green, Chad Tracy and more! Could the sox have a reunion with Alex Cora?

(00:00) Beetle, Zo, and McKone react to Red Sox returning to earth and choking against Nationals and reacting to Willson Contreras ejected again from the game. (10:20) The guys continue talking about Willson Contreras ejection and how the situation went down and how the benches were cleared.(21:36) Beetle, Zo, and McKone react to Carrabis saying Alex Cora could potentially return to the Red Sox.(34:00) Beetle, Zo, and McKone go to the phone lines for your thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jones and Jon Lyons kicked off the show discussing last night's Red Sox loss, another Willson Contreras ejection, and the injury to Connelly Early.  The guys also talked about Craig Breslow and his plans as the MLB trade deadline approaches.  Finally, could Alex Cora return to the Red Sox organization?

Hour 2: Alex Cora is the manager Steve Cohen and David Stearns need to turn the Mets around. Weighing Yankees trade deadline priorities. Have faith in Leon Rose to build another Knicks title contender.

(0:00) Matt McCarthy and Jarred Carrabis kick off the Baseball Hour by discussing why it's too early to get carried away by the Red Sox's recent winning streak.(16:30) Breaking down the series against the New York Yankees. Plus, Jared's thoughts on Marcelo Mayer. (27:49) Is Alex Cora coming back to Boston?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 4: Knicks vs the second apron and how the Mets can court Alex Cora. A bad weekend doesn't impact the big picture for the Yankees.

The Mets have to pull out all the stops in courting the perfect hire to be their next manager, Alex Cora.

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski RETURN from vacation to discuss some major MLB news. On Friday morning, the New York Mets (34-47) FIRED manager Carlos Mendoza, who had been at the helm for 2.5 seasons. Andy Green will manage the team in the interim. Discussing Mendoza reaction, David Stearns' press conference, potential next managerial candidates, and a whole lot more! Join us! 00:00-5:35: Mets FIRE manager Carlos Mendoza - was it deserved? 5:36-18:03: How much of this is on David Stearns vs. Mendoza? How did the Mets get themselves into THIS MESS?! 18:04-23:51: Andy Green takes over in the interim, going over potential next managerial candidates (Alex Cora? Albert Pujols?), and what the Mets should look for in their next leader #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #newyorkcity #metsbaseball #mlbbshorts #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlblb #sports #podcast #carlosmendoza #mendoza #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) and Instagram LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) The guys talk about how they were at the Travelers Golf Tournament, the famous people that were there, if Carson Daly is more famous then Fred, how Hardy saw Will Ferrell, how he was never breaking character for a movie he is making, how Hardy talked to him and what he said. Then Hardy goes to the first tee and how he wasn't able to caddy but he was able to walk with some of the other famous people who were there. (00:21:30.81) NESN's Sportscaster and Anchor Tom Caron joins Toucher and Hardy to talk about the Red Sox, how Tom was at the World Cup, his relationship with Alex Cora, how Tom was a really good soccer goalie, if Alex Cora is rooting for the Red Sox or not, domino effect after Durbin injury, Criag Breslow, will the Red Sox sell, Sonny Gray, analytics in pitching, and younger players struggling with certain parts of baseball. (00:41:29.44 ) The guys take a call from a listener who wanted to talk to Hardy about golf. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben Maller talks about Rafael Devers raising pandemonium over Giants manager Tony Vitello pinch-running for him, former Red Sox manager Alex Cora's cryptic post around the time of Devers' hissy fit, Yankees 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s anti-cup stance, Maller Milita Feud, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jones and Keefe continue to be disappointed by this Red Sox team and question when they will start to move some pieces. Sonny Gray is having a great year and he is ready to get out of Boston. What is Alex Cora tweeting about?

The Boston Red Sox take a series from the Seattle Mariners. Joey Copponi and Scott Neville break down the biggest stories surrounding the team including Caleb Durbin's rise from the ashes, Alex Cora unearthing a beef between him and Rafael Devers, and more speculation about how the Sox will treat the trade deadline. All that, and much more!   Find all of our links here! linktr.ee/ITMPod   Twitter: https://x.com/ITM_pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itm_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itm_pod

The 2026 baseball season hasn't really gone according to plan for the Boston Red Sox so far. With high expectations that their young core group of players would take the next step and lead the team to a better season than 2025, that has not been the case. Even after firing manager Alex Cora, the team hasn't seen much of a boost, with many wondering if it's getting late early for the Red Sox. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the complete disappointment coming out of Boston so far and who is to blame for the mess the Red Sox currently find themselves in. They then get into whether there is a chance the team could become major players at the trade deadline, but as unexpected sellers, and why there is such a disconnect in messaging between the front office and the fans. Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the Chicago White Sox surprisingly finding themselves in first place in the AL Central and how sustainable the winning — and the good vibes they're bringing to Chicago fans — actually is. The guys then get into Tarik Skubal's scheduled return to the Detroit Tigers this weekend, Shohei Ohtani being removed from a game due to injury and preview the College World Series. They close out the show by making their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.   1:28 - The Opener: Red Sox disaster 24:15 - Kind of a Big Deal: White Sox in 1st place 37:43 - Around The League: Skubal set to return 44:18 - Notable recent injuries 47:03 - We Need To Talk About: College World Series preview 53:46 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Scott and Crew talk about the Cubs, Aaron Rodgers, Stuart Scott, Joe Lombardi, and Much More. #genosmith #aaronglenn #cadeklubnik #samdarnold #rexryan #chadpennington #curtismartin #marksanchez #woodyjohnson #zoom #bartscott #barrybonds #jeffreyloria #joegirardi #bryceharper #jesusluzardo #alexcora #davedombrowski #mattinglycharities #lamarjackson #detroitlions #vincelombardi #joeburrow #teehiggens #drewbrees #jimcaldwell #justinherbery #seanpayton #nflnetwork #michiganwolverines #northwestern #patmcaffee #leadership #schlitzbeer #pabst #strohs #laverneandshirley #memphisgrizzlies #milwaukee #mikebudenholzer #fenwaypark #wrigleyfield #craigbreslow #bobbybonilla #craigcounsell #scottboras #newyorkyandees #aaronjudge #carterhart #bobuecker #cat #kitten #animalrescue #fathersday

(0:00) Reacting to what could be the worst This or That of all time...(9:10) When will Brayan Bello get another shot with the Boston Red Sox?(16:26) How does the Red Sox offense look under Chad Tracy compared to Alex Cora?(26:44) Are New York Knicks fans obnoxious?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey, this will likely be the last show of the week! We apologize and will return Monday! Today's word of the day is ‘support' as in the Red Sox as in Boston as in Theo Epstein as in Craig Breslow as in John Henry. The Red Sox are not a good team. The Red Sox fired Alex Cora earlier in the season and nothing changed. Are they too analytic? A new report suggest they might be!? (20:08) The Yankees need good news about Aaron Judge. Have to have him healthy. A rib injury is causing shoulder pain in his swing. Yikes. (28:20) What is happening to downtown Dallas? The Stars and Mavericks both announced they would be leaving the area. From two teams to no teams? Every Dallas pro team will be just Dallas in name? (38:50) Review: Ladies First. (42:45) The NBA Finalsnals start tonight. A rematch of 1999. The Knicks vs the Spurs. Wemby vs Brunson! (50:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, this will likely be the last show of the week! We apologize and will return Monday! Today's word of the day is ‘support' as in the Red Sox as in Boston as in Theo Epstein as in Craig Breslow as in John Henry. The Red Sox are not a good team. The Red Sox fired Alex Cora earlier in the season and nothing changed. Are they too analytic? A new report suggest they might be!? (20:08) The Yankees need good news about Aaron Judge. Have to have him healthy. A rib injury is causing shoulder pain in his swing. Yikes. (28:20) What is happening to downtown Dallas? The Stars and Mavericks both announced they would be leaving the area. From two teams to no teams? Every Dallas pro team will be just Dallas in name? (38:50) Review: Ladies First. (42:45) The NBA Finalsnals start tonight. A rematch of 1999. The Knicks vs the Spurs. Wemby vs Brunson! (50:00) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Braves pitcher Chris Sale is back with Bradfo, this time to reflect on lessons he would want to pass on to some much-younger pitchers in the big leagues. He also weighs in on his former manager, Alex Cora, getting let go by the Red Sox while also explaining how he is currently viewing retirement.

Jones and Keefe talked about the Red Sox and how CBO Craig Breslow will approach roster additions or subtractions. Are the Sox better under interim head coach Chad Tracy? Before the Clip Du Jour, the guys picked through the Grab Bag.

The Jones & Keefe Show from Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Reds Manager Terry Francona joins the show to discuss Elly De La Cruz's improvements this year, what has made rookie Sal Stewart so special early on, and why Boston is such a brutal place to leave as a manager. Then Hunter Pence swings by to talk about two Japanese "rookies" who are lighting up the big leagues: Munetaka Murakami with the White Sox and Kazuma Okamoto with the Blue Jays. He also discusses the biggest threat to the Dodgers' crown and why the Giants have struggled to start the year. We end by giving our tribute to the legendary broadcast, John Sterling. 0:00 Welcome 0:52 Yankees are surging 1:03 Braves have best record but lose Acuna 1:22 Twins SP Joe Ryan leaves with injury 1:38 Yankees option Anthony Volpe to AAA 2:03 Giants calling up Bryce Eldridge 2:24 Welcome Terry Francona 2:45 Elly De La Cruz is getting even better 6:00 What makes Sal Stewart so good 7:24 Hunter Greene injury update 8:07 NL Central is best division in baseball 9:02 Reacting to Alex Cora's firing, why is Boston so brutal? 12:27 Hunter Pence joins the show 12:52 Munetaka Murakami can't stop hitting HRs 15:02 Kazuma Okamoto has established a unique tradition 18:56 Who can challenge the Dodgers? 20:48 Giants early-season struggles 22:19 Taylor baby update! 23:13 Remembering John Sterling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Red Sox received bad news with star pitcher Garrett Crochet headed to the IL, just a few days after firing manager Alex Cora. Buster Olney and Alden Gonzalez discuss the Red Sox fate this year. They also dive into the Dodgers tactic of benching Shohei Ohtani as a DH when he pitches; how the Atlanta Braves have the best record in baseball; and the resurgence of the Seattle Mariners. Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman joins the show to discuss Toronto's season, and Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. 0:00 Welcome 1:23 Matt Olson Walks It Off 1:38 JJ Wetherholt HRs off Paul Skenes 1:54 Marlins take series from Dodgers 2:18 Mariners back to .500 2:28 Garrett Crochet to IL 2:39 Alden Gonzalez joins the show 3:10 Red Sox issues 10:44 Dodgers Organizational Success 15:16 Ohtani not batting when pitching 20:08 Braves best record in MLB 23:12 Mariners surging 26:28 Kevin Gausman joins the show 26:45 Gausman close to 2,000 career Ks 27:32 How Gausman unlocked his splitter 29:14 The Braves secret to boosting Gausman 31:30 Advice to younger players 33:05 Blue Jays clubhouse is tight-knit 35:32 How piano playing saved Max Scherzer's career 38:17 Calling pitches 41:22 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘2022' as in the Phillies as in Dave Dombrowski as in Rob Thomson as in Alex Cora. The Phillies fired Thomson after a terrible start to the season. He saw it coming. He knew it would happen. And he was okay with it happening. Alex Cora coming in? They tried! (20:20) Shohei Ohtani is gunning for a Cy Young. He has been lights out. Even in losses. (27:16) Damon Jones plead guilty to being part of an illegal gambling ring and participating in rigged poker games. Uh oh. (34:00) Review: Beef Season 2. (37:00) The NBA has a new anti-tanking plan. How do you feel about it? (47:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘2022' as in the Phillies as in Dave Dombrowski as in Rob Thomson as in Alex Cora. The Phillies fired Thomson after a terrible start to the season. He saw it coming. He knew it would happen. And he was okay with it happening. Alex Cora coming in? They tried! (20:20) Shohei Ohtani is gunning for a Cy Young. He has been lights out. Even in losses. (27:16) Damon Jones plead guilty to being part of an illegal gambling ring and participating in rigged poker games. Uh oh. (34:00) Review: Beef Season 2. (37:00) The NBA has a new anti-tanking plan. How do you feel about it? (47:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘remedy' as in the Boston Red Sox as in Craig Breslow as in winning. Breslow has followed the team to Toronto just days after firing Alex Cora. Can Boston turn the season around? The same way the team did last year when they traded away Rafael Devers. Let's examine what Breslow said after he spoke with some of the players. (11:45) Pat Riley is not going anywhere. How do you feel Heat fans? Do you think he'll finally make those moves he has promised? (24:16) NBA playoffs are in full swing. The Thunder have swept the Suns. The Pistons are reeling and could fall to 8-seed Magic. And the Nuggets have a shot against the Timberwolves with no Edwards or Donte. (31:56) Review: Noah Kahan Out of Body. (34:40) NPPOD. (38:40) The Blue Jays have some problems. Pitching problems. Starting pitching and closer. Max Scherzer is hurt. Shane Bieber is hurt. Cody Ponce is hurt. Trey Yesavage has been hurt. (47:00) Let's take a look at what the Braves are doing. More pitching things that need to be discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘remedy' as in the Boston Red Sox as in Craig Breslow as in winning. Breslow has followed the team to Toronto just days after firing Alex Cora. Can Boston turn the season around? The same way the team did last year when they traded away Rafael Devers. Let's examine what Breslow said after he spoke with some of the players. (11:45) Pat Riley is not going anywhere. How do you feel Heat fans? Do you think he'll finally make those moves he has promised? (24:16) NBA playoffs are in full swing. The Thunder have swept the Suns. The Pistons are reeling and could fall to 8-seed Magic. And the Nuggets have a shot against the Timberwolves with no Edwards or Donte. (31:56) Review: Noah Kahan Out of Body. (34:40) NPPOD. (38:40) The Blue Jays have some problems. Pitching problems. Starting pitching and closer. Max Scherzer is hurt. Shane Bieber is hurt. Cody Ponce is hurt. Trey Yesavage has been hurt. (47:00) Let's take a look at what the Braves are doing. More pitching things that need to be discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stugotz delivers his "We Can" Observations with Victor Wembanyama coming back. Also, Mike Vrabel... why couldn't counseling start on Sunday? Oklahoma City Thunder. Bad for basketball. The Red Sox fired Alex Cora. Could he be on his way to the Mets? Diego Pavia, get ready to meet the UFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's word of the day is ‘patsy' as in fall guy as in Alex Cora as in Craig Breslow as in Sam Kennedy as in John Henry as in the Boston Red Sox. Cora has been fired. The Red Sox are playing terrible baseball. (26:20) The Phillies and Mets stink. It's so bad. (37:38) Review: Heel. (40:10) The Astros are in trouble. The theme of today is bad baseball for big payrolls. Is Joe Espada next on the chopping block? (47:46) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices