Podcasts about Boston Red Sox

(00:00) Fred, Hardy and Wallach welcome in the month of June with some golf chatter. Fred hit the links for the first time this year.(20:00)(34:18) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Russell Henley wins the Charles Schwab Challenge in a playoff. The local-9 actually won a series against the Cleveland Guardians and the Spurs beat the defending NBA Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, to advance to the NBA Finals vs the Knicks.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.

(0:00) Fred, Hardy & Wallach play a game about former teen heartthrob/sensation, Scott Baio and play some of his greatest TV hits.(19:24) BILL KOCH from the Providence Journal joins Toucher & Hardy to weigh in on the current state of the Boston Red Sox (32:56) Iconic broadcaster, Mike Francesa gifts the guys a highlight reel of sound from feedback on a gorilla shooting in a zoo to a loud reaction to the Knicks.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.

Episode 623: Welcome to the Drizzle Zone! The Red Sox finally secure a series victory, ushering in the return of the Klark's Ketchup series MVP. They react to an incredible night at Urban Wild with Section 10 Nation. A heartfelt thank you to Urban Wild and Blue Moon for making this event possible. The guys dive deep into the series, including Jared's first-time visit to a new Mexican restaurant, Section 10's hidden gem in the Merch game, and an unexpected encounter with poop in the shower.  For the first time in what feels like an eternity, Jared emerges with Klark's Ketchup MVP votes, and the guys proudly crown another member of the esteemed MVP club. After the votes are tallied, the guys jump into the Stop and Shop lookahead for a series against the Orioles and end the show with a little meteor talk. 00:00:00 - Scoop Shop Season Is Coming   00:04:36 - Thank you to Urban Wild and Blue Moon! 00:09:20 - Tyler Got Ketchup'ed    00:13:04 - Tyler Finds His First Cookie He Likes   00:19:09 - Changes are Coming for Tyler's Life  00:26:20 - Where is Steve's First Pitch Ball? 00:28:45 - Taikus Go Completely off the Rails  00:31:45 - The Notebook is Dead (till Next Series) 00:32:20 -  Game 1 00:38:04 - Section 10's Secret Merch Selling Weapon   00:40:45 - Brayan Bello's Opener Issue 00:51:55 - Greg Weissert For Opener  00:58:21 - Brayan Bello Recap  00:59:45 - Garrett Crochet's Setback 01:16:43 - What The Red Sox Have To Do To Make The Playoffs? 01:22:30 - Someone Got Poop in Jared's Shower   01:40:13 - Game 2 01:40:35 - Sonny Gray Recap  01:43:31 - Buy Or Sell Update | June 1st   01:52:06 - The Wong Dong That Wasn't  01:59:30 - Game 3 | Ranger Suarez Recap   02:09:21 - Win, IKF, Repeat  02:11:34 - Klark's Ketchup Series MVP   02:35:22 - Stop and Shop   02:39:42 - Weather Lookahead 02:42:30 - Predictions  02:46:01 - Final Thoughts   SECTION 10 MERCH IS HERE: https://section10merch.com/ Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - http://kalshi.com/r/SECTION10 Get Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Brew delivered by visiting http://get.bluemoonbeer.com/JARED for delivery options Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand. Visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code SECTION10 for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping. Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code SECTION10 at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches  This episode of Section 10 is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/ROCKET #ad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sox got a big series win over the Guardians. Is this a turning point for the team or are we going to be fooled again? Also what is going on with Bello?

Hour 4 - The crew are not fooled by the Red Sox series win over the Guardians. Should the Sox attempt to sell high on Jarren Duran, why can't Bello start games and Hill Notes!

Jordan, Brian, and Jack recap a series win in Cleveland for the Boston Red Sox. The team can't seem to figure out the opener for Brayan Bello outings, which is beginning to rear its ugly head. However, the offense is waking up, particularly from outfielder Jarren Duran and infielders Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Caleb Durbin. Even though Steven Kwan missed this series for the Guardians, the Red Sox still took two of three from a first-place team, leaving them two games over .500 on the road. If they ever can figure out how to win at Fenway Park, they might be able to right the ship in 2026.Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram, @ThePeskyReport. We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ This episode is brought to you by TJStats — advanced MLB stats and tools including pitcher summaries, prospect rankings, and live pitch data. Head over to tjstats.ca and use code PESKY for 25% off your first month.

The Daily Juice is back for Sunday, May 31st, 2026 with a loaded card featuring Red Sox vs Guardians, WNBA action, and two MLB best bets. Matt Perrault breaks down his favorite wagers of the day, including a first-half play in the WNBA and a pair of MLB bets featuring the Braves and Brewers. ⚾ Red Sox vs Guardians betting preview

WEEI brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson. Hear from Craig Breslow, Tom E. Curran, Chad Tracy, and Rob Bradford!

Brian discusses AJ Brown potentially  joining the Pats soon, and why it's so hard to build dynasties in the NBA these days — with the Thunder losing to the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals on Saturday (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe's Chad Finn about the Red Sox's series win over the Guardians on Sunday, Jarren Duran's hot streak, the injuries to Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet, before discussing the possibility of the Celtics trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo (16:45). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the meteorite that crashed off of the Massachusetts coast and the UEFA Champions League final (1:26:40).  We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Finn Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WEEI brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson. Hear from Craig Breslow, Tom E. Curran, Chad Tracy, and Rob Bradford!

WEEI brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson. Hear from Craig Breslow, Tom E. Curran, Chad Tracy, and Rob Bradford!

On the latest episode of Past Our Prime, we dive into one of the most memorable moments in baseball history — the May 31, 1976 cover of Sports Illustrated that captured a dramatic home plate confrontation between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The cover photograph, shot by Neil Leifer, showed Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk (#27) making a tag out on Yankees outfielder Lou Piniella (#14), with home plate umpire Terry Cooney visible in the frame. Piniella was ruled out at home, but the collision sparked a bench-clearing brawl, and the cover's headline captured the rivalry perfectly: "Head-On Collision in the East — Speeding Yanks Run Into the Sputtering Red Sox." The brawl turned ugly when Yankees third baseman Graig Nettles and Boston pitcher Bill Lee fought so fiercely that Lee suffered a separation of his left shoulder, significantly affecting the rest of his pitching career. It remains one of the most iconic covers in the magazine's history, perfectly encapsulating the fierce and often physical rivalry between the two American League East rivals. Steve "Psycho" Lyons carved out a nine-year MLB career with the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox — where he was a teammate of Carlton Fisk — the Atlanta Braves, and Montreal Expos. He earned his nickname through antics like playing tic-tac-toe in the infield dirt and famously pulling his pants down after sliding into first base — a blooper reel staple for years. After retiring, Lyons became a three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster for Fox Sports, where he worked alongside Lou Piniella, before later joining NESN as a Red Sox studio analyst — proving, as he once said, that he talked about the game better than he played it. Lyons gives us incredible insight into Fisk, the Hall of Fame catcher, and reveals that for some reason, the serious Fisk would let the younger Lyons give him the business. He recounts how Fisk told Deion Sanders to run out a popup — leading to yet another bench-clearing incident — and how Fisk, as captain of the White Sox, was the hardest worker in the clubhouse. Lyons also takes us inside that iconic cover shot of Fisk and Piniella colliding at the plate and the brawl that followed, and reflects on how the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry back then was a whole different animal compared to today. And he tells us how he wishes he'd had the opportunity to play for Piniella, who brought that same fire to the game that Lyons himself always did — and yes, he sets the record straight on how he really got the nickname "Psycho," and no, it had nothing to do with dropping his pants in the middle of a game. If you enjoyed this episode, please download, review, and subscribe to Past Our Prime — and help spread the word to every baseball fan who loves the game the way it used to be played. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take 10 with Tim – May 29, 2026 @ 9:15 am1.David Sandlin and Gage Jump made their MLB debut this week.a.Sandlin (RHP, CHW) – 6.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 ER, 4K/0BB; FB: 97.7 mph (T 99.3), CB: 29% whiff rateb.Gage Jump (LHP, ATH) – 5.0 IP, 9 hits, 4 ER, 5K/1BB; FB: 95.9 mph (T 97.9); SL 45% whiff rate; sweeper 33% whiff ratec.Jump is the more heralded as the Red Sox had moved Sandlin to the bullpen, but after the trade to the White Sox and moving back to the rotation, and had him throw his curveball more, he's been better. Jump of course pitches half his games in Sacramentod.Who will you make the larger bid this weekend?2.Teoscar Hernandez pulls a hammy and will be lost for a few weeks. Tommy Edman is due back soon, and then there's Alek Thomas or Ryan Ward. I'm guessing you're not too interested, given the situation, or are you?a.I'm assuming when Tommy Edman is ready to return, he'll be the Dodgers' second baseman. Is that how you see it?b.I got an interesting text from a Patreon member discussing all the potential bad contracts looming for the Dodgers. Let's look at their roster and see if we can figure out what they will do in a few years.i.Los Angeles Dodgers 2026 Financial Summaryii.Here's how I responded:1.Question: We hold up the Dodgers as the exemplar org in baseball, but many of their big contracts are going to start looking very bad, as soon as next year. Is it possible that their model actually turns sour? 2.My Response: “I think that's been their strategy. Play for today and worry about tomorrow some other day. Remember, they also have a bunch of deferred money kicking in with Ohtani, etc. one thought is as they deal with the bad contracts, they promote all their young kids as cheap alternatives as the Mookies of the world become backup players. So cheap everyday players and expensive backups. Besides Betts and Smith, freeman, Tucker, Teoscar all are done in three more years. The strategy might work. I will say that Smith's contract looks the worse but he's also the most reasonable. They might have to buy him out. Mookie should be ok for next 2 years and then, his will really look ugly”3.Tatsuya Imai was involved in a no-hitter this week. He danced around four walks over six innings and then turned it over to the bullpen. It wasn't pretty, but he's in the history books.a.I'm assuming you are still concerned?b.How should I view him moving forward?4.Let's take a look at the standings5.Top Ranked Fantasy Players according to Fantrax. WOW – no Judge, no Ohanti, no ANYBODY! The first two months have truly been unique this season.a.Mason Miller – 23.2 IP, 16 saves, 47K, 0.76 ERSb.James Wood – .276 BA, 15 HR, 10 SB, 37 RBI, and 50 runs! Second in runs scored is Brice Turang with 43.c.Cam Schlitter – 72 IP, 7 wins, 81K, 1.50 ERAd.Oneil Cruz – .260 BA, 11 HR, 17 SB, 38 runs, 35 RBIe.Chris Sale – 62 IP, 7 wins, 72K, 1.89 ERAf.Chase Burns – 64.1 IP, 7 wins, 72K, 1.96 ERAg.Jordan Walker - .300 BA, 15 HR, 7 SB, 38 runs, 42 RBIh.Jacob Misiorowski – 64 IP, 5 wins, 100K, 1.83 ERA – Sanchez is second in Ks with 95 and is number 13 on this list.i.Andy Pages - .303 BA, 13 HR, 7 SB, 34 runs, 50 RBIj.CJ Abrams - .294 BA, 12 HR, 8 SB, 34 runs, 47 RBIk.Davis Martin – 61.2 IP, 7 wins, 66K, 2.04 ERA6.Questions related to #5 above a.Which two players do you think are the most securely locked in to a Top 25 rankings in fantasy baseball at the end of the season?b.Which two player do you think will NOT finish in the Top 25 in fantasy baseball at the end of the season?c.I got an email from a Patreon member during draft season – I've brought this up before, but it's proved to be prescient. He asked of the young pitchers in that 45 to 55 pitcher range: Schlitter, Sheehan, Misio, Burns, Nolan McLeani.Rank the order of these player for the rest of the season?ii.Rank the order of these players over the next five years – time on the IL WILL be considered a factor.7.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?8.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich & Ken with Ted Johnson. Roman Anthony contradicted Sam Kennedy's description of his injury. Craig Breslow says he is "aggressively" trying to improve the team. The Red Sox lose another home series, this time to the Braves.

0:00: The guys talk about the Crash documentary from Netflix15:38: Thoughts on the NBA and NHL Playoffs29:00: Has the Red Sox season lost all hope? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich & Ken with Ted Johnson. Roman Anthony contradicted Sam Kennedy's description of his injury. Craig Breslow says he is "aggressively" trying to improve the team. The Red Sox lose another home series, this time to the Braves.

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich & Ken with Ted Johnson. Roman Anthony contradicted Sam Kennedy's description of his injury. Craig Breslow says he is "aggressively" trying to improve the team. The Red Sox lose another home series, this time to the Braves.

(0:00) The fourth hour starts with caller reactions on the Patriots A.J. Brown situation and the Red Sox struggles.(12:16) The guys discuss the state of the Red Sox pitching rotation.(23:43) The Email of the Day and The Final Word!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) The second hour begins with a discussion on the state of the Red Sox after their 10-2 loss Thursday to the Braves.(13:36) Reflecting on Craig Breslow's comments on NESN about how close the Red Sox are.(23:26) The guys take calls on the Red Sox struggles and the future of the organization.(34:06) The hour closes with a look into the Knicks' domination after 11 straight wins en route to the NBA Finals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday!   Thanks to our partners at T-Mobile for sponsoring today's episode.   Whether you're just wanting to test an idea out, or you're getting serious about launching your own brand, it's never been easier to get started on https://shopify.com/today.   Get a 1 month free trial of Apple TV to watch Friday Night Baseball every week. Visit https://apple.co/MLBoffer to redeem in US and Canada by July 5.   Save on essentials. Save the everyday with Amazon. https://www.amazon.com   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   00:00 INTRO 01:04 MLB officially proposes a salary cap 10:23 Red Sox fans are frustrated for many reasons 18:30 Phillies @ Dodgers starts tonight 31:19 The Astros are only 2.5 GB of the Mariners 36:08 Chris Rose makes a WILD prediction 42:20 OUTRO   Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports   Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose   Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Braves blowout the Red Sox last night to take the three-game series. Chris Dimino joins The Locker Room to breakdown last night's win and preview the Braves series against the Reds Tonight Ford Leadoff Show starts at 5:25p with First Pitch at 6:40p Grant Holmes (3-2, 3.78) takes the mound for Atlanta to faceoff against Chris Paddack (0-6, 6.86) for the Reds. Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The FanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode kicks off on a dramatic note, covering a series of intense news stories that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. From a State trooper injured in a car crash to a Blue Origin rocket exploding on the launch pad, it's clear that today's news is anything but ordinary.The speaker dives into the latest developments on the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, which could extend for at least sixty more days. We also hear about a devastating natural gas explosion in Dallas that left at least three people dead and several others injured. And, with the World Cup coming to Boston, the city and state are at odds over whether to shut down Summer Street near South Station.The episode also touches on lighter topics, including the Red Sox's latest loss to the Braves and the NBA Playoffs, where the Spurs are locked in a series with the Thunder. We also get a sneak peek at the upcoming Ariana Grande concert in Boston and the latest news from the world of sports.If you want to hear more about these stories and the latest updates on the World Cup, the NBA Playoffs, and the Red Sox, tune in to this episode to get the inside scoop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew continues the show from The Marina with some guest leads, they include the debate of what you would consider an athlete, a story of an American hero named Tommy Grasso, and how much are you willing to give up for A.J. Brown. They then dive into They Said It which holds Chad Tracy explaining on why Greg Weissert was in at the end of last nights game and what Andy Reid said about Rashee Rice.

The Greg Hill show starts off with reacting to what Roman Anthony told Rob Bradford about his injury. Curtis slams The Red Sox for being dishonest with everyone and Real Life Tom says that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has hit an all-time low. Wiggy then asks the crew what's the actual percentage of Jaylen Brown getting traded this offseason.

After Craig Breslow being on the show yesterday, do you believe him when says the Red Sox are trying to improve the roster?

HR 1 - Roman Anthony tells Rob Bradford about his injury HR 2 - What are you giving up for A.J. Brown HR 3 - Governor Phil Scott calls in | Do we trust the Red Sox do get a batter? HR 4 - Which expansion team was fastest to win a championship? | Hillnotes

Phil Scott, the Governor of Vermont, calls into the show live from The Marina and takes on Wiggy in a game of "Truth or Fraudulent" to see who knows Vermont better. The News consists of how many people will be swarming trains during The World Cup and Donald Trump may be bringing a $250 bill to the country. How will the Red Sox handle Roman Anthony after talking about his injury with Rob Bradford?

Live from The Marina in Brattleboro, the crew starts the show off with reacting to what Roman Anthony said about his injury. Are we able to clear up the confusion with this injury?

Greg opens up the mic to the people at The Marina for some guest leads are the debate strikes if wrestlers are considered athletes or not according to Wiggy, and we hear a about an American hero by the name of Tommy Grasso. What is your limit if you were trading for A.J. Brown?

They Said It starts off with Chad Tracy after yesterdays game explaining why he threw in Greg Weissert. How much of a concern does this decision bring to you?

The crew finishes the show by asking themselves how the Patriots will organize the offensive line this upcoming season. They then ask themselves what the Red Sox will do with Roman Anthony and if they are ok with him talking about his injury with Rob Bradford. Hillnotes include those confused about a "mild concussion" and Wiggy learns more about maple syrup.

Story of the Week (DR):BP ousts chair over ‘serious' governance, oversight concerns MMThe board said the decision was unanimous. In a statement, Amanda Blanc, BP's senior independent director, described the board as having been caught off guard by what it found: "The board has been surprised and disappointed to learn of governance oversight and conduct issues it deems unacceptable and has taken decisive action."The oil giant's board removed Albert Manifold from his roles as chair and director this week, effective immediately. He faced a contingent of investor opposition at BP's recent annual meeting.Internal leaks and a whistleblower report point to a pattern of "aggressive," "verbally abusive," and "bullying" behavior toward multiple colleagues, alongside accusations of withholding info from the board and leaking privileged data.Ousted BP Chair Hits Back at ‘Lies' About His ConductThe boardroom turmoil at BP deepened after its ousted chair, Albert Manifold, claimed allegations about his conduct were “lies”.In a new and lengthy statement, Manifold disputed reports about his conduct, saying: “At no point in my tenure as chairman of BP has anyone raised with me any issue about my conduct or my relationship with my colleagues.”He also described media reports that he wanted to exert control of the FTSE 100 company like an executive chair as “nonsense”. Manifold said he had “many other commitments” and had only spent 13 days in BP's London office so far this year.“What I do not accept is that lies can be told about me, nor that anyone should be allowed to hide behind anonymity when commenting on my time at BP.”Manifold conceded he may have “pushed hard and challenged people directly” amid his “determination to drive change on costs, performance, the balance sheet and shareholder communications”.However, he disputed reports from the company about his behaviour, adding: “There is a considerable distance between driving an organisation with urgency and the characterisation of my conduct that is now being put about.”He said such “accusations” had not been previously made about his behaviour during his 40-year career. He added that he “called out … unnecessary or excessive expenditure” but felt not everyone shared his priorities.Manifold said he turned down many of the benefits traditionally enjoyed by top executives, which he called a “culture of entitlement”, including chauffeur-driven cars, being flown by private jet or taking advantage of corporate hospitality: “I had no interest in having a dedicated chauffeur-driven limousine at my beck and call on the occasions that I was in London. I, like most people, walked, took taxis, trains, etc. I had no interest in taking private aviation nor in availing myself of corporate tickets for sports events. I made my own coffee, bought my lunch in the local cafe. I sat in a small office, eschewing the grand corner-office privilege of previous chairmen.”Ian Tyler has been named interim chair, BP said, with the board set to begin a formal process to identify a permanent successor: "The Board and leadership team have deep conviction in the strategic direction we have laid out, and the company is moving at pace to deliver it."This marks BP's fourth abrupt top-tier departure in three years, following the rapid exits of previous chair Helge Lund and chief executives Bernard Looney and Murray Auchincloss.BoardIan Tyler Interim Chair 2025Meg O'Neill CEO 2026Kate Thomson CFO 2024 (Interim in 2023)Dame Amanda Blanc Senior Independent Director 2022Dave Hager 2025Tushar Morzaria 2020Hina Nagarajan 2023Satish Pai 2023Dr. Johannes Teyssen 2021Manifold took up the chairmanship just last October. At last month's annual general meeting, just 81.8% of shareholders backed his electionAmong the most consequential decisions of Manifold's short tenure: pushing out former CEO Murray Auchincloss and overseeing the selection of Meg O'Neill to succeed him — a hire that marked the first time BP had recruited an external CEO and the first time a woman had led one of the oil industry's largest players.Dell wins a $9.7 billion Pentagon software deal after donating to Trump accountsDell stock skyrockets 32%, heads for best day ever as AI server revenue soarsMichael Dell added $35.8 billion to his personal fortune in a single day.Michael Dell pledged $6.25 billion to Trump AccountsThis greatly helps with $100M Dell ($4M personally for Michael) had to pay in 2010 for its Intel Cookie jar Scandal: Dell was telling investors that its high profits were due to amazing management and great computer sales. In reality, a massive chunk of their profits came from secret exclusivity payments from Intel so that Intel could shut out their competitor AMD.SpaceX's Unconventional Corporate Arrangements Favor Elon MuskDanish pension fund rejects SpaceX IPO over valuation and governance concernsStandard Chartered CEO apologises for ‘lower-value human capital' remarksStandard Chartered CEO Bill Winters triggered a massive PR firestorm by describing the bank's plan to replace back-office staff with automation as replacing "lower-value human capital" with financial investmentStandard Chartered is cutting roughly 7,800 jobs—representing about 15% of its global back-office corporate support roles—over the next four years to make room for AIJPMorgan's Jamie Dimon downplayed the viral backlash against Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters—calling it an "inartful" slip-of-the-tongue from a friend.Tyson Foods hands CEO role to directorIncoming CEO Jeffrey K. Schomburger is Lead Independent Director (2016-)Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Ride-Share Drivers in Massachusetts Formally Unionize MM DRDR: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad accusing Red Sox private equity owners of ruining the teamDR: Supreme Court lets Vermont's Meta lawsuit proceed, opening door to 50-state legal waveThe Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a push to avoid a lawsuit alleging that Facebook and Instagram harmed young users, a decision that comes as social media companies increasingly face legal scrutiny.Meta had argued that it can't be sued in Vermont court because neither the company nor the app design has specific ties to the state. Vermont countered that the sites' large number of teen users gives its courts jurisdiction.DR: New Hampshire data center developer withdraws plans hours before opponents were to pack town meetingMM: The world's largest data center was supposed to run on 100% natural gas. Utah's Republican governor says ‘never.'Must include solar, geothermalMM: Labor union participation is on the rise even as U.S. companies spend $1.7 billion annually to halt union formation MM DRAssholiest of the Week (MM):Index funds should just quit pretending DRExxon wins shareholder backing for legal move to Texas71.3% supportWe know ~22% of that is BlackRock, Vanguard, and State StreetWe can GUESS that ~13% of that is retailEstimated 40% of shares are retail28% voted prior to retail vote capture plan by ExxonIf we GUESS that maybe only 10% of retail voters adopted vote plan when they sent it out at the end of 2025, and if we GUESS that half of them were non voters, we can figure that maybe 33% of retail voted this go around - giving management ~13% of the vote before the vote startedWhich means individuals with no idea and index funds voted 35% in favor - and the rest of investors voted 36% in favorYOUR INDEX FUNDS HATE YOUR VOTING RIGHTSThrow in that the SHP to add more options to retail voting plan - which included an option to default vote AGAINST management - only got 23.5% support, and we know that BLK/Vanguard/SS voted against it and retail voted with management, the real vote in favor: 36% - EXACTLY THE NUMBER OF REAL INVESTORS THAT VOTED AGAINST REDOMESTICATIONThis is unlikely a coincidence - ACTUAL INVESTORS with ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE like rights, but index funds and uneducated retail could fucking care lessSafe Harbor Financial Expands Board of Directors with Appointment of Tyler Klimas and Sean TonnerTwo dudes added to an all dude board overseeing weed banking at a non dual class company… because women don't do banks or weed I guess? Investors, what say you?Last year, they said “we don't care” - 97% in favorMeanwhile, in the UK…Investors tell BP to fix shareholder rights and governance after chair removalTech bros should quit pretendingMeta commits additional funding to Oversight Board through 2028$13m - Zuck owns a $300m yacht and spent $13m for a bunch of well meaning reporters, academics, and human rights experts to help him decide what to do about horrible human behavior on his platformsWhen they decide, he listens… 42% of the timeHere's one they listen to: from September 2025, decided in April 2026 (inside a year!), and Instagram post listed the reasons dating someone in a wheelchair is great, and a comment said it was also good because they can't run away. Meta left the comment up, but the board found it in the appeals and said it should come down - and Meta took it down under its bullying policyMeanwhile, for AI driven fake content for war and conflict, Meta is considering it… OpenAI Foundation is committing $250 million to help workers navigate AI disruptionOh, thank god, we're savedMarc Andreessen Sputters Incomprehensibly at Question About How AI Will Actually Benefit Humankind"I mean, look, so it, it is, alright — I mean, alright I'm gonna give you the deepest of all pitches, I'm gonna give you the, the — okay."Just stop pretending it's for “humankind” and not for YOU TO MAKE TRILLIONSThe NY Post and “baby naming expert”New York's most popular baby names trend towards 'traditional' as reaction to woke Mayor Mamdani: expertLiterally everything in this headline is incorrect - and so is this quote from “baby naming expert” Taylor A. Humphrey: ““Mayor Mamdani is so divergent from tradition and I do wonder if that played some part in Gen Z parents moving back towards more traditional heritage,” adding that Mamdani was campaigning, and in the spotlight for much of 2025.”The data is very inconvenient for this narrative - 77 of the 100 names are exactly the same from 2023, and here are the different “new traditional” names according to Taylor:Archer, Arthur, August, Beau, Bennett, Brooks, George, Lincoln, Parker, and Rowan replacing names like…Abraham, Austin, Eli, Hunter, Ian, Jonathan, Jordan, Kai, Ryan, and ZacharyAdeline, Clara, Daisy, Delilah, Eden, Georgia, Iris, Kennedy, Margot, Parker, and Sloane replacing names like… Anna, Ariana, Ashley, Autumn, Bella, Hailey, Jade, Rachel, Rose, Sarah, and SavannahAlternate theory using spurious data, because yes, this is what I spend my time doing:I looked at all 2023 NY state names vs. all 2025 NY state names and compared them to the number of corporate board directors with those names at those times - I can show that the name changes are definitely positively for sure related to the rise or fall of that name on corporate boards because parents are increasingly focused on who runs their companies. The biggest growth was in the name Zoe (ZOHRAN! Not made up!) from 2 active directors to 7 in 2025! In the top 10 of names includes… Amir!!! From 18 to 22 names!Second biggest drop - the decidedly unwoke, “traditional” name Oliver, down 22%Headliniest of the WeekDR: New Website Detects Apocalypse If Billionaire Jets Start Fleeing en MasseMM: Kevin O'Leary slams people who want work-life balance: ‘I hope they work for my competitors'Who Won the Week?DR: BP Bully Albert Manifold's now famous coffee maker. Or maybe Michael DellMM: Illinois state house of reps, lead by Daniel Didech, much to the annoyance of state senator Bill Cunningham who introduced SB 3444 to exempt AI companies from liability for mass death, passed one of the strongest laws in the country to force third party audits of AI companies, and it passed 110-0PredictionsDR: Based on the survey which reveals that 99 Percent of CEOs Are Preparing to Lay Off Workers and Replace Them With AI Within Two Years, it is revealed that the 1% of CEOs who are not preparing to lay off workers and replace them with AI understood AI to mean Actual IntelligenceMM: OpenAI's upcoming S-1 filing reveals that, not to be outdone by Musk's SpaceX insecurities, Sam Altman gives himself dual class shares worth 300 votes and 99% voting power, has a classified board, incorporates in Nevada, has mandatory arbitration clauses and a minimum lawsuit threshold of 100% of the stock ownership, and the first board member is Illinois state senator Bill Cunningham

Arcand reacts to another home series loss for the Red Sox after falling to the Braves 10-2. The bullpen is a huge area of need now that Garrett Whitlock was placed on the IL and Sox relievers gave up eight runs. Where does the team go from here?

Where do the Red Sox go from here? Is a trade for a big bat at all likely? Arcand reacts to news in the NFL and NHL in Arcand Fire, and recaps all the taters hit today around baseball in the Dong Report.

Arcand recaps all the dongs, taters, and goners from today's slate of MLB games in The Dong Report.

The Red Sox were crushed by the Braves today, is there anything that can be done to save this season? Arcand reacts to Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy fighting for the starting QB job in Minnesota, the Golden Knights' domination since joining the NHL, and David gives his final Producer's Point.

MassLive's Chris Cotillo joins Arcand after the Red Sox fell to the Braves 10-2 today. Cotillo discusses whether or not more changes could be coming for the Red Sox, and if ownership should trust Craig Breslow if the team has to sell at the trade deadline. Arcand breaks down the latest on the MLB CBA negotiations.

Arcand reacts to another Red Sox loss as the bullpen gave up eight runs to the Braves. Where does this team go from here? Is there anything that can be done to fix this?

HR 1 - Home struggles continue for the Red Sox HR 2 - Chris Cotillo joins the show | The latest from Patriots OTAs HR 3 - Is this already a lost season for the Red Sox? | Arcand Fire | The Dong Report

MassLive's Chris Cotillo joins Arcand to discuss the latest on the Red Sox after another series loss. Cotillo debates if the Red Sox should trust Craig Breslow to lead a retool as this season slips away. Mike Vrabel spoke at OTAs, and the price for A.J. Brown may be going up.

Andy and Abe recap the Braves' dominant series-clinching win over the Red Sox, highlighted by a much-needed Grand Slam from Ronald Acuña Jr. They also analyze the NBA Western Conference Finals and discuss Kirby Smart's perspective on expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams. 02:43 - Acuña's Grand Slam Breakout 11:18 - Visiting Fenway Park 18:10 - Braves Series Win Recap 21:17 - NBA Playoff Analysis 25:57 - NBA Anti-Tanking Rules 33:14 - NBA's Greatest Shooters Debate 37:48 - Kirby Smart On Playoffs 43:10 - College Football Future

Andy and Abe analyze the Atlanta Braves' series-clinching win against the Red Sox, highlighting Ronald Acuña Jr.'s drought-ending grand slam. They also discuss Chris Sale's emotional return to Fenway Park and a tense exchange with William Contreras during the rubber match. 01:00 - Friday At Twin Peaks 02:13 - Braves Rubber Match Victory 05:47 - Acu!a Jr. Grand Slam

Andy and Randy recap the Braves' series-clinching win over the Red Sox, highlighted by a massive Ronald Acuña Jr. grand slam. They also explore the precarious state of professional sports, debating the health of the MLB amid CBA negotiations and the NBA's struggle with player efficiency. 03:05 - Pippen Tattoo Tribute 05:09 - Homeowner Ant Infestation 07:31 - Acuña Grand Slam Analysis 12:00 - Carlos Carrasco DFA News 18:23 - State Of Professional Sports

Ronald Acuña Jr. sparks the Atlanta Braves' offense with a massive grand slam to clinch a series victory over the Boston Red Sox. They analyze the San Antonio Spurs' dominant performance to force a Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals and evaluate the NBA's new anti-tanking regulations. The segment concludes with a look ahead to Kirby Smart's comments at the SEC meetings. 01:02 - Ronald Acuña Jr. Powers Braves 04:10 - Spurs Force Game 7 09:01 - NBA Rules and SEC Update

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by recapping another Red Sox series loss at home, following a (10-2) defeat to the Braves. Beetle acknowledges the exact moment that the Red Sox season died.(14:47) Zolak, Bertrand & McKone analyze the Red Sox roster and decipher which players are worth selling off.(25:07) The guys go to the phone lines for their thoughts on everything Red Sox.(34:21) Chris Cotillo comments about the Red Sox potentially moving on from Craig Breslow. Plus, MLB proposes a salary cap and floor. The guys react.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt and Isiah breakdown the state of the Red Sox following a series loss to the Atlanta Braves at Fenway. Might consider turning this into a White Sox podcast so we have something to talk about. They hit on friend of the pod David Sandlin's MLB debut for the White Sox, they hit on Greg Weissert vs Slaten in the finale and tried to make sense of the decision that led to a grand slam. They also talked about the good offensive month that Rafalea has had, as well as positive movement from Duran recently. They talked about how the upcoming salary cap and floor conversations might impact this trade deadline if owners are trying to get ahead of it. They also talked about how good Early and Tolle have been and thats what makes the roster situation so weird, because there's so much “talent” but it doesn't translate into wins.  Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram, @ThePeskyReport. We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ This episode is brought to you by TJStats — advanced MLB stats and tools including pitcher summaries, prospect rankings, and live pitch data. Head over to tjstats.ca and use code PESKY for 25% off your first month.

It's a short round of highlights this morning, so let's get to it. Cam Smith made the play of the night in the Astros win over the Rangers. Acuna, Albies, Smith, and Harris powered the Braves over the Red Sox at Fenway. And Murakami keeps hitting, and the White Sox keep winning. Let's finish our breakfast, shall we?

Jones and Keefe continued to talk about the latest on Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony's injury.  The guys also discussed last night's loss to the Braves, why the Sox continue to use Greg Weissert, and the possibility of a lockout.  Finally, it's the Week in Review.

Jones and Keefe kicked off the show by discussing the latest on Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony's injury.  Have we finally gotten an actual diagnosis?  The guys also talked about last night's loss to the Atlanta Braves, the team's struggles at Fenway Park, and the chances of an upcoming lockout.  Finally, Jones and Keefe share their Top Five Comedians.