Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Cora

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the third hour with a conversation about the Red Sox ownership and management’s motivation behind the Rafael Devers trade and David Ortiz’s comments against Devers. (10:21) Thoughts on the inconsistent Red Sox roster filled with platoon players and Alex Cora’s defense of these players. (23:33) Mazz goes off on Tommy Fleetwood’s latest losing performance at a PGA event. Plus, the Felger and Mazz NHL Big Board is announced! (33:50) Discussion about the underwhelming NBA Finals and whether the NBA will attempt to re-encourage super teams in order to bring back league interest.

SEGMENT - Arcand is joined by ESPN's MLB Insider Jeff Passan to discuss his article on ESPN.com detailing the departure of Rafael Devers and an inside look at how the organization is run.

SEGMENT - Arcand continues to recap this afternoon's Red Sox win over the Seattle Mariners. He explains why he thinks this was Alex Cora's best managed game of the season.

HR1 - Arcand spends the first hour of today's show recapping the Red Sox series in Seattle. Can the Red Sox offense kick things into another gear without the bat of Rafael Devers? Arcand explains why he thinks today was Alex Cora's best managed game of the season. Also hear from Red Sox Manager Alex Cora as he meets with the media following the Sox series clinching win over the Mariners.

New ownership of the Tampa Bay Rays on the horizonFlorida Developer, Patrick Zalupski – Jacksonville Real Estate Developer,  Dream Finders Homes  Ken Babby  - Founder & CEO, Fast Forward Sports Group & Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp – Triple A team for the Miami Marlins & the Akron RubberDucks – Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardiansan informed and experienced mind to the ownership & front office2 business guys from New York invested in 2 teams years agoJeffrey Loria purchased Marlins for $160 million funded in part by selling the Expos for $120 million to MLB Loria built a Marlins stadium and later sells the team for $1.2 billionStu Sternberg bought the Rays for $200 million did not build a stadium & is now selling the Rays for $1.7 billion. Stu's deal will be more profitable than what Loria got for the MarlinsTampa Mayor, Jane Castor supportive of Rays in TampaCould City of Tampa aid new owners with reduced rates for services & lighter taxesNaming rights of the new stadium could cover many of the costs$1.7 billion a smidge more than the Orioles purchase price2 Expansion teams on the horizon with a $2 billion price tag per teamWill Stu become part of the Montreal Ownership Group Mat's "tip of the hat" to Stu Stu's Rays won the fifth most games in MLB during his tenure while building 1.5 billion in equityWhat will the front office look like without Stu at the helmReflect on Anthopoulos after new ownership with the Toronto Blue JaysWill Erik Neander still govern the team with new ownershipWill the new owners work with St. Pete on the Trop leaseIs Ybor Rays stadium possible see - Developer Darryl Shaw, Tampa Bay Sun unveil Ybor Harbor soccer stadium plan https://bit.ly/40fUn5FRangers & Royals new owners have been willing to spend money, how will the new owners spend with the RaysPart of the Rays value is a strong group of young players in the farm systemHow do you transfer Wander Franco's contract to the new owners with this saleJunior Caminero - will the new Rays owners develop a strong contract with him.Will Grit & Glow go to be replaced with Ybor Cigars & Cuban SandwichesMarch to the World Series with new music “Stomps & Claps”Rays have been strong over the last 25 gamesAll-Star candidates for the Rays, Jonathan Aranda & Brandon Lowewill the new owners offer an extended contraction Jonathan Aranda Rafael Devers traded to the Giants – what does it mean – where is the valueBoston still has Alex BregmanRed Sox fans on Blue Sky are upset with the Devers moveBoston fans need to reflect on how this trade increases their pitching depth with the 2 new prospects. Shane Baz & Tyler Glasnow trade exampleDevers & Adames teaming up together with the GiantsRafael Devers trade – Big Papi's takeHow did Alex Cora work with Devers prior to this tradeComing back, Shane McClanahan, Richie Palacios, Ha-Seong Kim & Nate LavenderRob Manfred need Rays deal to go through to start building an MLB expansionAll Rays minor league affiliates are above 500If you enjoyed this show, go ahead like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at  Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to Scott Holmes for the music Stomps & Claps & to Helen Glennon for her shared news discovery with the show

SEGMENT - In the continued wake of the Rafael Devers trade Arcand takes a look at some of the comments Alex Cora made on WEEI Afternoons.

HR2 - Arcand looks back at the genesis of the Rafael Devers drama and asks how it got to the point where the Sox trade their best player. Arcand is joined by Play Tessie's Pat Brown for his reaction to the Rafael Devers trade and where the Sox go from here. Finally, Arcand takes a look at some of the comments Alex Cora made on WEEI Afternoons.

Jones and Keefe got back into the latest from journalist Joon Lee about the Red Sox and their use of AI. Before the Clip Du Jour and Crossover with the Afternoon Show, it's the Grab Bag.

Cora was asked about the inflection point with Devers, the clubhouse culture, what comes next at the trade deadline, and more!

The Rafael Devers era in Boston is officially over, and the Red Sox front office is finally speaking out. In this episode, we break down the press conference featuring Craig Breslow and Sam Kennedy as they address the blockbuster trade that sent Devers to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, and top prospects James Tibbs III and Jose Bello. Alex Cora weighs in on the future of the club, and NESN's Jahmai Webster sits down with Breslow to talk about the direction the team is heading. Red Sox players including Garrett Crochet, Trevor Story, Walker Buehler, and Jarren Duran also react to the stunning deal. We wrap with a debate on whether the team's current win streak and Wild Card positioning are truly sustainable.   All that and more on this week's episode of 310 To Left presented by your New England Ford Dealers, hosted by Adam Pellerin and Kasey Hudson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In interviews on WEEI this week, Alex Cora joins Jones & Keefe; Craig Breslow joins The Greg Hill Show to talk about Roman Anthony being called up; Roman Anthony's sister, Lia Anthony, joins The Greg Hill Show to talk about her newfound fame; WEEI's Rob Bradford talked Anthony on WEEI Afternoons; Patriots writer Tom E. Curran talked Stefon Diggs with Jones & Keefe

In interviews on WEEI this week, Alex Cora joins Jones & Keefe; Craig Breslow joins The Greg Hill Show to talk about Roman Anthony being called up; Roman Anthony's sister, Lia Anthony, joins The Greg Hill Show to talk about her newfound fame; WEEI's Rob Bradford talked Anthony on WEEI Afternoons; Patriots writer Tom E. Curran talked Stefon Diggs with Jones & Keefe

In interviews on WEEI this week, Alex Cora joins Jones & Keefe; Craig Breslow joins The Greg Hill Show to talk about Roman Anthony being called up; Roman Anthony's sister, Lia Anthony, joins The Greg Hill Show to talk about her newfound fame; WEEI's Rob Bradford talked Anthony on WEEI Afternoons; Patriots writer Tom E. Curran talked Stefon Diggs with Jones & Keefe

Tom Carroll joins KJ to recap the latest around the Red Sox and Patriots. Why couldn't Brad Marchand lead the Bruins like he is leading the Panthers?

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Roman Anthony has finally arrived. His family goes viral. The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is back, fueled in part by Hunter Dobbins' confusing family lore. Is Red Sox management on different pages? Interviews include Craig Breslow and Lia Anthony on The Greg Hill Show, and Alex Cora on WEEI Afternoons.

(0:00) Reacting to Red Sox continuing momentum against Yankees Friday night (10:29) Is something off with Alex Cora this season? (23:41) Hunter Dobbins dad story fallout (34:57) More Red Sox thoughts

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Roman Anthony has finally arrived. His family goes viral. The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is back, fueled in part by Hunter Dobbins' confusing family lore. Is Red Sox management on different pages? Interviews include Craig Breslow and Lia Anthony on The Greg Hill Show, and Alex Cora on WEEI Afternoons.

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Roman Anthony has finally arrived. His family goes viral. The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is back, fueled in part by Hunter Dobbins' confusing family lore. Is Red Sox management on different pages? Interviews include Craig Breslow and Lia Anthony on The Greg Hill Show, and Alex Cora on WEEI Afternoons.

(0:00) Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe joins the guys to open the third hour of the show discussing Alex Cora’s lineup management. (13:31) Gasper discusses what he likes from the Patriots so far in their OTA practices. (21:21) Gasper shares his thoughts on the NBA Finals. (29:16) Callers weigh in on an Agenda Free Friday.

(0:00) Mazz and Matt McCarthy open The Baseball Hour discussing Cora’s decision regarding tonight’s lineup against the Yankees. (16:50) The guys discuss Cora’s recent attitude with the team and his role as manager. (23:21) They continue the conversation on Alex Cora and his relationship with the front office. (37:20) Mazz and McCarthy share their final thoughts on The Baseball Hour.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the first hour of the show discussing Cora’s managerial approach so far in 2025. (18:58) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (25:21) The guys discuss the Hunter Dobbins story and the media coverage of it. (37:30) The Latest Mazz’s Tiers.

(00:00) The guys start the final hour talking about a source to Michael Holley claiming that Alex Cora is not as engaged with the Red Sox this season. (10:49) The guys react to the news of a plane rolling off the runway into the grass at Boston Logan Airport. (21:43) The guys debate the Patriots upcoming season and if they have the chance to be successful. (32:59) Today’s Takeaways.

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing whether Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer should be playing in this weekend’s game against the Yankees. (16:11) Mazz discusses the Red Sox development of their top prospects. Plus, callers weigh in. (25:17) Mazz and Joon Lee discuss the relationship between Alex Cora and the front office of the Red Sox. (37:15) Final thoughts from Mazz on The Baseball Hour.

(00:00) We start tonight’s show by discussing the recent situation surrounding Stefon Diggs and his contract. (10:00) We talk predictions and expectations for the upcoming Patriots season. (25:45) The show continues with talk of what is wrong with the Red Sox and how much blame Alex Cora deserves. (35:35) Hour one wraps up with discussion of Keon White's recent comments about coaching.

Roman Anthony has arrived in Boston and the pressure is on. As the youngest player in Major League Baseball joins the Red Sox roster, his elite patience and ability to drive the ball are now front and center. But with no room for excuses for the Red Sox, can he help turn things around? Tom Caron and Alex Speier break down what Anthony brings to the lineup, why the team has to start winning immediately, and how Alex Cora will handle the challenge of developing both Anthony and Marcelo Mayer. Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow stops by to talk about Anthony's call-up, the ongoing development of the roster, and the balancing act between winning games and giving young players reps. He also addresses sloppy play, bullpen fatigue, and the return of pitchers like Giolito and Buehler. Later, Hunter Dobbins joins the show to reflect on his now viral quote about the Yankees, what it meant to pitch at Yankee Stadium, and how he's handled his rapid rise to the big leagues. He talks about his bond with Red Sox fans, his mindset on the mound, and why he believes in this team's future. Plus, a look at what we learned from the Yankee Stadium series, who Hunter Dobbins really is, and how the Red Sox might handle a tough upcoming West Coast road trip. All that and more on this week's episode of 310 To Left presented by your New England Ford Dealers hosted by Tom Caron and Alex Speier. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 - The crew reacts to the big night for Roman Anthony. They are joined by Alex Cora and ask about the Anthony family, why the kids won't hit lefties and more!

Alex Cora joins the crew. He talks about Anthony's debut, the improvement of the starting pitching and more.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray begin the second hour discussing Brad Marchand and the Panthers’ success throughout the playoffs and Stanley Cup Finals. (14:39) Comments on the chippy series between the Oilers and Panthers and caller reactions about Brad Marchand. (22:14) The guys give their thoughts on the moment between Alex Cora and Rafael Devers from Sunday’s game against the Yankees. (30:22) Caller reactions about everything the guys have talked about.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by recapping Roman Anthony’s major league debut against the Rays last night and Alex Cora being ejected in the 11th inning. (11:28) The guys continue to discuss the Red Sox loss against the Rays. (24:36) The guys debate whether or not Alex Cora seems checked out of this team/season. (31:58) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour talking about Brad Marchands success with the Florida Panthers and the Bruins.

HR3 - Jones and Keefe react live to Mike Vrabel's media availability ahead of Patriots minicamp, then circle back to the Red Sox. Who should shoulder the most blame for the Sox struggles? Is this Alex Cora's worst managerial year of his career? Finally, in Keefer Madness a Michigan dispensary has been inspired by the latest Sasquatch sighting.

HR1 - Andy and Fitzy react to Roman Anthony's Major League debut and how he fit right in with the Sloppy Sox. Alex Cora was ejected in last night's game. Is that a sign of life from the Sox Manager that everyone has been looking for? Finally, Andy, Fitzy and Dan Bahl react to the Bruins press conference introducing Marco Sturm as the 30th Head Coach of the Boston Bruins.

Buster is in the Clown Car with Coney and Eduardo after Sunday Night Baseball in the Bronx. The guys discuss Aaron Judge hitting barrel and feasting on rookies, the Red Sox being caught in-between, the impediments to calling up Roman Anthony to Boston, and the Braves continuing to lose. Then, Eduardo Perez talks to Aaron Judge about changing diapers, his best friends and what he learned from watching Bobby Witt Jr. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from the Royals' Matt Quatraro and the Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo. Later, Karl Ravech chats with Alex Cora about the uneven first few months of the season. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:19 Clown Car 25:41 Aaron Judge w/ Eduardo Perez 33:56 Sarah Langs 35:42 Alex Cora w/ Karl Ravech 44:38 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buster is in the Clown Car with Coney and Eduardo after Sunday Night Baseball in the Bronx. The guys discuss Aaron Judge hitting barrel and feasting on rookies, the Red Sox being caught in-between, the impediments to calling up Roman Anthony to Boston, and the Braves continuing to lose. Then, Eduardo Perez talks to Aaron Judge about changing diapers, his best friends and what he learned from watching Bobby Witt Jr. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from the Royals' Matt Quatraro and the Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo. Later, Karl Ravech chats with Alex Cora about the uneven first few months of the season. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:19 Clown Car 25:41 Aaron Judge w/ Eduardo Perez 33:56 Sarah Langs 35:42 Alex Cora w/ Karl Ravech 44:38 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Joe Murray and Matt McCarthy are in for Felger and Mazz as they kick off the third hour discussing what the Roman Anthony promotion means for the Red Sox season. (11:39) Conversation about whether Alex Cora even wants to manage young talent. (22:10) The guys discuss what the Red Sox lineup should look like in the future now that the kids have all made it to Boston. Plus, a lightning round of calls!

(00:00) The guys react to a fan survey that voted that the Boston Bruins have the most obnoxious fanbase in the entire National Hockey League. (19:37) Brian Robb, a Celtics reporter for MassLive, calls into the show to talk about the NBA finals, as well as what could happen to the Celtics’ roster this offseason. (33:59) The guys speak about Rafael Devers choosing not to run out a ground ball that would have been close at first base, as well as Alex Cora’s cryptic comments after the game. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

The best interviews of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Craig Breslow and Alex Cora weigh in on the Red Sox as they continue to struggle to find their footing. Tom E. Curran chats OTA, Robert Horry gives some thoughts on the Celtics, and Lou Merloni and Will Flemming offer their insight into where the Red Sox are going.

The best interviews of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Craig Breslow and Alex Cora weigh in on the Red Sox as they continue to struggle to find their footing. Tom E. Curran chats OTA, Robert Horry gives some thoughts on the Celtics, and Lou Merloni and Will Flemming offer their insight into where the Red Sox are going.

The best interviews of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Craig Breslow and Alex Cora weigh in on the Red Sox as they continue to struggle to find their footing. Tom E. Curran chats OTA, Robert Horry gives some thoughts on the Celtics, and Lou Merloni and Will Flemming offer their insight into where the Red Sox are going.

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Craig Breslow addresses the team's struggles and Alex Cora's future on The Greg Hill Show. Is Cora's job in jeopardy? Jones & Keefe explain why they think Cora should be gone. Is this weekend's series against the Yankees do or die? Plus, Lou Merloni and Will Flemming join WEEI Afternoons to discuss potential changes on the horizon.

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Craig Breslow addresses the team's struggles and Alex Cora's future on The Greg Hill Show. Is Cora's job in jeopardy? Jones & Keefe explain why they think Cora should be gone. Is this weekend's series against the Yankees do or die? Plus, Lou Merloni and Will Flemming join WEEI Afternoons to discuss potential changes on the horizon.

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Craig Breslow addresses the team's struggles and Alex Cora's future on The Greg Hill Show. Is Cora's job in jeopardy? Jones & Keefe explain why they think Cora should be gone. Is this weekend's series against the Yankees do or die? Plus, Lou Merloni and Will Flemming join WEEI Afternoons to discuss potential changes on the horizon.

(0:00) Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe joins Felger and Mazz and opens the show discussing Alex Cora and the 2025 Red Sox. (10:41) Gasper gives his thoughts on Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (22:04) Callers weigh in with Gasper. (32:40) Gasper shares his thoughts on the Patriots and the recent news surrounding the team.

Guest leads continue from road show number four. Has Alex Cora checked out, and Caitlan Clark carries the WNBA

The Oilers take Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Kyle Teel gets his shot at the big leagues, and the Producer's Point from Joe Braverman about Alex Cora's coaching staff in Arcand Fire.

HR 4 - After making his own kind of history, Arcand turns his attention to Theo Epstein regarding the issues surrounding the Red Sox. Where exactly does Epstein lie and could he be doing something to stem the tide? Then, Arcand Fire dives into reaction from Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and Alex Cora's coaching staff in Joe Braverman's Producer's Point. And, if you're in Tennessee, watch out for a pet zebra on the loose in Clickbait.

Jones and Christian Arcand kicked off the show discussing the Red Sox, the state of the team ahead of this weekend's series with the Yankees in New York, and manager Alex Cora's future in Boston.  The guys also talked about the Pacers win over the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.  Finally, Jones and Arcand gave their favorite rappers on a Top Five Friday.

HR3 - Arcand is joined by Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com to discuss the Red Sox skid, an increasingly frustrated Alex Cora, the impending promotion of Roman Anthony, and more. In tonight's New England Nightly News Arcand gives his take on the latest testimony in the Karen Read Trial and discusses a Family Guy pop up bar coming to a local bar. Finally, David Andrews announced his retirement in a press conference at Gillette Stadium, is the 2x Super Champion a Patriots Hall of Famer?

SEGMENT - Arcand is joined by Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com to discuss the Red Sox skid, an increasingly frustrated Alex Cora, the impending promotion of Roman Anthony, and more.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray kick off the show by discussing the Red Sox’s loss last night and who is to blame for the team’s struggles. (14:15) Commenting on the Red Sox’s corner infield woes and caller reactions about the state of the team. (24:23) An update on the Bruins head coaching search and conversation about the team’s lack of organizational depth. Plus, breaking news of Tom Thibodeau’s firing from the Knicks. (35:26) Caller reactions about everything the guys have talked about and more.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray start the third hour answering calls about everything the guys have talked about. (9:08) The guys talk about the end of Inside the NBA on TNT and how ESPN may cause the show to change. (20:16) More caller reactions from today’s talking points. (25:49) Discussion about Alex Cora’s refusal to play young players like Marcelo Mayer and the disarray of the current Red Sox roster.