Podcasts about Boston Red Sox

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk about all the blowouts in baseball this year, the most wins in June market and the latest stories around the game. In this June 2nd episode of The Inside Pitch, Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers analyze MLB's increasing blowouts. This season has already seen 46 games decided by 10+ runs, a record high since 2004. Towers attributes this to rushed player promotions, shortened drafts, minor league cuts, and analytics failing to teach players in-game adjustments. They cite examples such as Padres overcoming a 6-0 deficit against the Marlins and Diamondbacks' collapse due to emotional hangovers, underscoring how coaching and mental preparedness affect outcomes. The duo discusses bullpen usage's critical role in betting, highlighting the Red Sox's rested bullpen as an advantage. Towers explains that rested pens allow better in-game flexibility and reduce reliance on struggling relievers. Player development also takes center stage with the debate over Roman Anthony's MLB readiness. While his AAA stats are strong, Towers emphasizes non-statistical growth areas like situational hitting and emotional maturity. Craig Breslow's careful approach reflects a balance between development and team competitiveness. Looking at June betting markets, the Yankees, Dodgers, and Tigers share favorite status at +650. Towers favors the Tigers due to their home-heavy, softer schedule. He also projects the Nationals as a 2026 division contender, crediting their steady development. They examine profitability trends, identifying the Tigers as the most profitable moneyline and run line team, while the Rockies remain the best team to fade. The Cubs, Cardinals, Guardians, and Mets round out the most profitable sides, while Orioles, Braves, A's, and White Sox follow the Rockies in fade profitability. The conversation shifts to run support, highlighting pitchers like Andrew Heaney, who receives only 2.17 runs per start, despite a 3.39 ERA. Others like Kyle Freeland and Mitch Keller face similar challenges. Meanwhile, Max Fried benefits from 7.17 runs per start, aiding his success. Towers explains how run support impacts pitcher performance and confidence, influencing managerial decisions and pitcher development. Later, they address Corbin Burns' elbow injury, which appears severe as he was seen mouthing “elbow is done” after leaving a game. Towers elaborates on the biomechanics behind such injuries, emphasizing the importance of shoulder alignment and core stability to prevent stress on the elbow. Towers credits his own injury-free career to disciplined maintenance of these mechanics. They close discussing the Mariners retiring Ichiro's and Randy Johnson's number 51, an unprecedented honor. Towers reflects on his pitching strategy against Ichiro, where focusing on a single pitch location neutralized Ichiro's strengths. The podcast wraps with Seidenberg offering promotional codes for listeners and previewing upcoming MLB series while noting NBA and NHL finals on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This Week: Thumbs Up Emoji, Mythical Susie Sucks, Johnathan, Cubicle Adventures, Stay Motivated!, Egg Salad Threats, The Comeback (2004 Red Sox), Pedro Matinez' Face, Holy Smoking Lizards!, Hulk Hogan and Oreos, Continual Mid-Life Crisis, Matcha Mid-Life, Thich Nhat Hanh Books. *Stephen Mitchell wrote the translation of the Tao Te Ching that Justin likes. DailyTao.orgRecorded: 05/21/2025Get on the Patreon Train: https://patreon.com/Sushijackknife?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkBandcamp Store: https://sushijackknife.bandcamp.com/Email: sushijackknife@gmail.com

Our sports logo artist and fashionista Todd Radom discusses the color orange and the Baltimore Orioles' designs of yore and now, among many other fashion faux pas in Major League Baseball this summer with the city connect jersey that have the Boston Red Sox inexplicably wearing the color of their wall. Who dreams up this nonsense? The post Sports logo artist Todd Radom discusses the color orange and Orioles designs of yore and now first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

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Staging problems at Fenway Park caused cancellations of two shows, Shakira and Jason Aldean. Lane closure on the Mass Pike starts at 9pm tonight. The prosecution for the Karen Read trial finally rested their case yesterday. Trumps tariffs are back on. Telsa investors are insisting Musk come back for a 40-hour work week. Shawn Mendes has a new tour that will come to Boston in September. The Knicks beat the Pacers last night. The Oilers and Panthers will play in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Red Sox start a series with the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta.  

The joys of spring cleaning with two Vermont professional home organizers. Plus, many construction projects along the state's shores are paused for spring fish spawning season, a new study shows wildlife underpass tunnels are helping amphibians survive as they migrate across roads each spring, a teachers' union contract is ratified after a unanimous vote by the Rutland City School Board, access to COVID shots could be compromised now that federal health officials aren't recommending them for children and pregnant women, the first president of Vermont State University announces his retirement, and we reluctantly parse over what's been a disappointing showing to this point in the Major League Baseball season by the Boston Red Sox in our weekly sports report. 

The Red Sox are garbage. We crash out.

SO YOU WANNA TALK TO SAMSON HOTLINE: 631-377-4869 Today's word of the day is ‘announcement' as in Nothing Personal is going to 2 hours! Starting next week we move to 2 hours a day! (7:17) The Florida Panthers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Final! That's three straight years! How have they been able to do it? (13:33) Sandy Alcantara is having a miserable, no good, very bad season. This is not good for the Marlins who knew they'd want to trade him. What now? How can they fix him? (22:30) What happened to the Red Sox? They were everyone's (including mine) dark horse to win the World Series. And now it's injuries. Now it's drama. And now it's almost last place in the AL East. (36:30) Review: Bugsy. (39:45) The Oklahoma City Thunder are a machine. They are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. And they destroyed the Timberwolves in 5 games. Young and hungry team. (44:50) NPPOD. (48:10) Trump's new bill has a small line that sports owners are not going to like. Let me explain what's happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SO YOU WANNA TALK TO SAMSON HOTLINE: 631-377-4869 Today's word of the day is ‘announcement' as in Nothing Personal is going to 2 hours! Starting next week we move to 2 hours a day! (7:17) The Florida Panthers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Final! That's three straight years! How have they been able to do it? (13:33) Sandy Alcantara is having a miserable, no good, very bad season. This is not good for the Marlins who knew they'd want to trade him. What now? How can they fix him? (22:30) What happened to the Red Sox? They were everyone's (including mine) dark horse to win the World Series. And now it's injuries. Now it's drama. And now it's almost last place in the AL East. (36:30) Review: Bugsy. (39:45) The Oklahoma City Thunder are a machine. They are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. And they destroyed the Timberwolves in 5 games. Young and hungry team. (44:50) NPPOD. (48:10) Trump's new bill has a small line that sports owners are not going to like. Let me explain what's happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Panthers eliminated the Canes and advanced to the stanley cup finals. NBA playoffs had the Thunder eliminating the Timberwolves. The Red Sox lost their 5th game in a row to the brewers. Stefon Diggs was caught on video with multiple women flashing some sort of pink substance. The Patriots are keeping it in house.  David Andrews will retire next week. Harvard graduation is set for today. Maura Healy spoke on the Trump administrations pulling of funding. Market Basket CEO was put on paid leave yesterday. New Bedford is dealing with rat infestation due to fires and construction. Cassie Ventura had a baby yesterday. Hailey Bieber sold her Rhode makeup brand to E.L.F for one billion dollars.  

Matt and Bayleigh decided to spend as little time talking about the Red Sox recent sweep at the hands of the Brewers. From potential jersey numbers for young players, and spending time looking back at the 2011 team that seemed to have so much promise. They also dove into what Connor Wong does well, compared to the Narv. They also looked ahead at the upcoming series vs ATL.               Make sure to follow us on Twitter, @ThePeskyReport. We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

Kevin Boles, Montgomery Biscuits Manager has a 25 year career in baseballFirst game as manager with 2 special players; Adrian Gonzalez & Miguel CabreraJohn Boles, Kevin's dad a great mentor Boston Red Sox in Pawtucket the “31st major league team” a great place to see the future of players working up to the major league teamHow to balance Player Development while Developing Winners todayAdvice to players “Don't Be a Front Runner in Your Own Career”Look at failures as an opportunity to learnPlayers Need to develop a thick skin & give themselves some credit for coming out of failuresDouble-A as a separator, see some older arms along with younger arms. Time to move players up through minor has been reducedIf you can get into a AAA clubhouse you got a chanceLooking for intelligent, consistent & reliable player like Homer Bush Jr.Mat notes significant trades that have impacted the Montgomery Biscuits & Rays pipeline - Jackson Baumeister, Ty Cummings, Jacob Waters, Will Simpson, Mathew Etzel, Brody HopkinsAdjustment period for a player when settling in with a new teamDuncan Davitt commands the zone & utilizes a good mix of pitches & tempoCooper Kinney can flat out hit Brayden Taylor is tough, while struggling at the plate right now he is working ,on adjustmentsKevin would rather see a player struggle in the minors & adjust before they make it to the majorsPaul Rozzelle & the hitting department are doing great things with the playersHow has draft decisions for increase of hitters impacted the organizationHopkins has a chance to be really somethingYoniel Curet has versatility & has a power armStickier balls?Automated Zones – would improve accuracy of umpire calls. It is hard for umpires to judge 90+ speed pitchesHow will the Automated Zone impact the role of the catcherVeteran pitchers may get a better call than a younger pitcher without Automated Zone People don't realize how tough the umpires have behind the plateEjections – Kevin is good for 5 a year. Ump asks “don't you want to get animated”Kevin's career goal is about the players “Create the next Chandler Simpson” Top players that Kevin seen rise through the system – Miguel Cabrera, Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts and any players who come up through the minors who excel in the gameRaysUp Rays return home to George Steinbrenner Field and increase their winsRays Outfielders, Misner, Aranda, and Simpson formerly with the Montgomery BiscuitsSteinbrenner Weather metricSwirling Winds, Day Games & Sun Rays disorienting players fielding fly ballsGusts of wind 40+ MPH impacting outs caughtLack of 2nd Tier at Steinbrenner increases windShould their be a new Statcast metric on the weatherRays climb up in the standings to #2 in the AL EastFoul territory expand more ground outside of the foul lines for safety Roster Crunch IncomingHa-Seong Kim rehabbing and soon returningJake Mangum and Johnny DeLuca waiting in AAAWho gets sent down? Walls? Mead? With so much movement between the majors and AAA, Rays prospects in Montgomery have all the motivation they need. It's a dog-eat-dog path to the topJust a reminder, if 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 Baseball Biz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot comSpecial Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward,

The weekend is so close, I can almost taste those ice-cold beers! Started the morning off with the Thursday Song and we asked each other hypothetical questions. Brian's question for Jean was, "Can you summarize your life so far in under 15 words?" Jean's question for Brian was, "Would you rather a solo work trip to somewhere mundane, or a group work trip to somewhere fun & exciting?" In the news this morning, a La Crosse man is headed to federal prison for dealing meth, an Eau Claire man was charged after pointing a gun at another person & fleeing police, Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration, nine cities in Wisconsin made this year's list of the best places to live, and Ford has recalled a bunch of vehicles for a camera issue. In sports, the Brewers completed the series sweep of the Red Sox yesterday, the Thunder beat the T-Wolves to advance to the NBA finals, and the Panthers beat the Hurricanes to win the East and move on to the Stanley Cup final. Elsewhere in sports, a change for the PGA tour, Charlie Woods gets a big win, a stabbing after a Knicks/Pacers game, a grounds crew member who didn't want to be on camera, and a very wet post-game interview. We talked about what's on TV today and also discussed "arbitrary anniversaries", and why Tinder is revamping it's app. Great story about a family who was able to learn more about their war hero father thanks to some documentary footage, an aquarium that's hosting a sleepover, and a woman who took her father on her honeymoon after breaking up with her fiancé just days before the wedding. ICYMI, the Falcons made a boo-boo on the internet yesterday. Several food-related stories this morning, including Arby's steak nuggets, a new Twix flavor, and Pizza Hut has a new app! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some pigeons on a plane, a woman who hit a kid after he called her fat, some hikers who thought their friend had died, and a guy who DJs at orgies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hembo and Buster discuss Ronny Simon's tough night, if the Red Sox's season is unraveling, Yoshinobu Yamamoto garnering ace status in the league, Aaron Judge's insane hits pace, Cal Raleigh's season for the ages at catcher, and Tarik Skubal torturing hitting. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the buzz around Shohei Ohtani throwing, if the Yankees or Dodgers have a better shot at winning a World Series right now, the fistfight for playoff spots in the American League, and if Aaron Judge can conceivably bat .400. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:20 Hembo 28:17 Tim Kurkjian 45:24 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Ronny Simon's tough night, if the Red Sox's season is unraveling, Yoshinobu Yamamoto garnering ace status in the league, Aaron Judge's insane hits pace, Cal Raleigh's season for the ages at catcher, and Tarik Skubal torturing hitting. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the buzz around Shohei Ohtani throwing, if the Yankees or Dodgers have a better shot at winning a World Series right now, the fistfight for playoff spots in the American League, and if Aaron Judge can conceivably bat .400. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:20 Hembo 28:17 Tim Kurkjian 45:24 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Wolf (The Stroll) got unprecedented access to Paul Reubens, generally better known as his alter ego, Pee-wee Herman; Will Hines joins us to talk about what resulted from their 40 hours of interviews. Around The Dial takes us through Big Mouth's eighth and final season; The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox, and Magic & Bird: A Courtship Of Rivals. Sean makes his pitch for the "Long, Long Time" episode of The Last Of Us to be inducted into The Canon. Then, after naming the week's Winner and Loser, it's on to a Game Time that really knows the score. Put on your reddest bow tie and join us! GUESTS

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the final hour of the show talking more about the Red Sox. (10:32) Resetting thoughts on Stefon Diggs and the video that surfaced this weekend of him on a boat in Miami. (23:43) Final thoughts, calls, and emails. Plus, The Final Word.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the third hour of the show discussing the potential moves of the Celtics in the offseason. (12:42) The guys instantly react to the Red Sox being swept by the Brewers. (27:20) More thoughts on the Red Sox. (38:15) Has Alex Cora been enabling Rafael Devers this season?

(00:00) We kick off the show with a mix of topics—Jordan Hudson’s mom’s adult store, Nick messing things up, Eddie Trunk, erection injections, and iconic '80s porn stars—no particular order, just chaos. (24:15) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Christian Yelich hit his first career walk-off home run—a grand slam in the 10th inning—to give the Brewers a 5-1 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night.Tyrese Haliburton had 32 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds with no turnovers to lead the Pacers past the Knicks 130-121, giving Indiana a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. 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!

40 people detained and arrested Martha Vinyard starting at 6 yesterday. Trump is continuing to take funding from Harvard. The state department is also halting student visa interviews. Court-appointed lawyers are demanding more pay. The prosecutions final witness in the Karen Read trial is taking the stand today. Red Sox lost to the Brewers again, their fourth straight loss. The sox and Brewers play tonight in Milwaukee. 

Curtis thinks it's hilarious flag footballers are mad NFL players @olympics // Who is most to blame for the Red Sox' lackluster season // The crew tries to convince Wiggy to get on a sail boat on Friday //

Greg and Curtis make fun of flag football hardos // Wiggy says the upcoming series with the Yankees is crucial for the Sox // The News With Courtney: Self shootings and secret service fights //

Wiggy is basking in the glory of a Knicks loss // Everyone agrees the Red Sox should bring up Roman Anthony // Curtis says Rory is a douche for ghosting Nicklaus on Memorial tourney //

Everyone agrees the Red Sox should bring up Roman Anthony

Wiggy says the upcoming series with the Yankees is crucial for the Sox

Who is most to blame for the Red Sox' lackluster season? Curtis says it's one of 3 people

Hill Noters vent their frustrations about the current state of the Red Sox

Out of the 4 teams, Greg is surprisingly most hopeful about the Pats // Hill Noters vent their frustrations about the current state of the Red Sox // Wiggy is starting to tamper his expectations for the Red Sox //

Wiggy is basking in the glory of a Knicks loss // Everyone agrees the Red Sox should bring up Roman Anthony // Curtis says Rory is a douche for ghosting Nicklaus on Memorial tourney // Greg and Curtis make fun of flag football hardos // Wiggy says the upcoming series with the Yankees is crucial for the Sox // The News With Courtney: Self shootings and secret service fights // Curtis thinks it's hilarious flag footballers are mad NFL players @olympics // Who is most to blame for the Red Sox' lackluster season // The crew tries to convince Wiggy to get on a sail boat on Friday // Out of the 4 teams, Greg is surprisingly most hopeful about the Pats // Hill Noters vent their frustrations about the current state of the Red Sox // Wiggy is starting to tamper his expectations for the Red Sox //

Buster Olney from ESPN joins Adam Schein to take the temperature of the Baseball season after Memorial Day, and talk about Shohei Ohtani's greatness, Juan Soto's struggles with the Mets, the Detroit Tigers start to the season, and Aaron Judge's quest for a repeat MVP. Adam and Bob Stew break down all of the biggest positives, negatives and disappointments from the first third of the Baseball season. 

Tim Kurkjian and Jeff Kurkjian interview Bob Ryan, a legendary sports writer known for his deep knowledge of baseball and basketball. The discussion covers Bob's early influences in baseball, his admiration for players like Willie Mays and Bill Russell, and the importance of minor league baseball in shaping major league talent. They also explore Boston's rich sports history and debate the greatest players in Red Sox history. Bob Ryan reflects on his illustrious career in sports journalism, particularly his time on 'Around the Horn.' He discusses the evolution of sports commentary, the impact of television, and the camaraderie among sports writers. The conversation also touches on the significance of iconic venues like the Palestra and the legacy of legendary sports figures. Ryan shares anecdotes from his early days in journalism and highlights the Boston Globe's unparalleled sports writing excellence.   Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

Looking for the best MLB picks, predictions, and betting tips for Wednesday, May 28, 2025? Tune in to Total Bases with expert handicappers Adam Trigger, Bryan Leonard and Tokyo Brandon as they break down today's MLB matchups with sharp insights and actionable advice.Wednesday's MLB Picks & Betting Breakdown00:00 — Introduction00:47 — Miami Marlins vs San Diego Padres 06:50 — Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers 12:07 — Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies 20:08 — San Francisco Giants vs Detroit Tigers 34:10 — Chicago White Sox vs New York Mets 41:40 — Cleveland Guardians vs Los Angeles Dodgers 48:40 — Cincinnati Reds vs Kansas City Royals 55:35 — Boston Red Sox vs Milwaukee Brewers 01:02:20 — Parlay of the Day

(00:00) Zolak & Holley begin the show by discussing the Red Sox and what position Rafael Devers should be playing. (12:44) Zolak, Holley and McKone touch on Roman Anthony homering again for Worcester and why he hasn’t been called up from the minors. (25:39) The guys continue the conversation on the Red Sox and the idea of Devers moving back to 3B. (36:12) Zolak, Holley and McKone finish off the hour by taking calls on the Red Sox and topics discussed the past hour.

(00:00) Zolak and Holley kick off the last hour by discussing Alex Cora’s comments on Rafael Devers not playing 3B. (15:18) The crew touches on Trevor Story and what the Red Sox should do with him. (21:54) The guys wrap-up the day by reacting to Channing Crowder and his comments made on Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson. (35:28) Today’s Takeaways.

Ever wondered what it really takes to catch the eye of a Major League Baseball scout? In this powerhouse episode of the Most Valuable Agent podcast, host Matt sits down with Gus Quattlebaum, VP of Scouting Development & Integration for the Boston Red Sox, and Johan Martinez-Khalilian, elite coach to athletes and artists. Together, they reveal how pro teams evaluate talent—from advanced data and video review to the critical role of mindset, failure, and intangibles that can't be measured. Whether you're a player, parent, or baseball fanatic, this episode offers an insider view into modern scouting and the path to the pros.

Jones and Keefe discussed why the Red Sox haven't called up MLB's top prospect Roman Anthony.

Jones and Keefe opened up the show discussing the Boston Red Sox, last night's extra innings loss to the Brewers in Milwaukee, and the length of the leash on manager Alex Cora. Before getting into the Celtics' offseason changes, the guys questioned why the Red Sox haven't called up Roman Anthony.

Topics discussed: Red Sox lose another heartbreaking game in walk-off fashion // Will Flemming foreshadows "dramatic news day" for the Red Sox on Thursday // Is it time for the Red Sox to embrace the youth movement? // What changes could the Red Sox make to turn their season around?

Topics discussed: Will Flemming foreshadows "dramatic news day" for the Red Sox on Thursday as Boston loses another heartbreaking game in walk-off fashion // Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel addresses controversial video featuring new WR Stefon Diggs // Red Sox fans vent frustrations about the current state of the team and coaching staff // David Andrews announces his retirement from the NFL, ending his nine-year career with two Super Bowl rings (Odds and Ends)

Topics discussed: Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel addresses controversial video featuring new WR Stefon Diggs // What is our level of concern about Diggs, who is absent from OTAs this week? // Red Sox fans voice their displeasure with the current state of the team and coaching staff

In honor of The New Yorker's centennial this year, the magazine's staff writers are pulling out some classics from the long history of the publication. Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker's sports correspondent, naturally gravitated to a story about baseball with a title only comprehensible to baseball aficionados: “Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu.” The essay was by no less a writer than the author John Updike, and the “Kid” of the title was Ted Williams, the Hall of Fame hitter who spent nineteen years on the Boston Red Sox. By happenstance, Updike joined the crowd at Fenway Park for Williams's last game before his retirement, in 1960. Thomas, looking at subtle word changes that Updike made as he was working on the piece, reflects on the writer's craft and the ballplayer's. “Marginal differences really matter,” she says. “And it's those marginal differences that are the difference between a pop-up, a long fly, and a home run. Updike really understood that, and so did Williams.”Plus, a visit with one of the great modern practitioners of the earworm, Charles Strouse, who wrote music for “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Annie,” and the theme to “All in the Family.” Strouse died this month at ninety-six. In one of his last interviews he gave, in 2023, he spoke with the Radio Hour's Jeffrey Masters about his rivalry with Stephen Sondheim. “Stephen and I were friendly enemies. He didn't like me much. I didn't like him less.” 

Ronald Acuña returned with a bang (2:30)! ... Tarik Skubal had an insane start (5:06). ... The Red Sox promoted Marcelo Mayer this weekend due to Alex Bregman getting hurt (8:35). ... News (15:52): Logan Henderson was optioned on Monday. ... Who are the top Bregman replacements (25:47)? ... Ryan O'Hearn or Gavin Sheets (29:00). ... Who are the top waiver wire pitchers from the long weekend (31:19)? ... Let's talk about Kevin Gausman, Matthew Liberatore and Spencer Schwellenbach (44:53). ... These hitters are performing in May (52:53). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (56:36). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sptfy.com/QiKv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow FBT on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our FBT team on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBTPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CPTowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CBSScottWhite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Roto_Frank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook group at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the third hour answering more calls about all they have talked about. (14:28) Responding to Jim Rice’s postgame comments yesterday and discussing the Red Sox’s hitting approach. (24:35) Lightning round of calls about the Red Sox. (33:03) The guys read the Email of the Day!

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show discussing their thoughts on the current state of the Red Sox. (17:19) Conversation about Garrett Crochet’s first pitch home run yesterday and caller reactions. (26:58) Reacting to Alex Cora’s comments on who can play third base. (33:40) The guys discuss who on the Red Sox could lead the team out of their losing ways.

(20:36) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 40 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists as the Thunder bounced back from a 42-point blowout to edge the Timberwolves 128-126 in Game 4, taking a 3-1 lead in the West finals. Jackson Chourio homered on the first pitch from Garrett Crochet, and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Monday. 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!

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10:28 - Guest: former Redskins tight end Rick "Doc" Walker, the host of The Doc Walker Podcast, on how much the Commanders have improved in the 2025 offseason, including thoughts on the offensive line, the running-back group, the run defense, cornerback Marshon Lattimore, quarterback Jayden Daniels and more and some scheduled fun regarding whether Walker is willing to mediate the dispute between former Skins quarterback Robert Griffin III and former Skins safety Ryan Clark 38:35 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two out of three games against the San Francisco Giants despite two very good outings from starting pitchers MacKenzie Gore and Jake Irvin 53:21 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's splitting four games at the Boston Red Sox, including more production from outfielder/first baseman/DH Ryan O'Hearn The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads