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Today's word of the day is ‘break' as in All-Star break as in baseball as in Home Run Derby as in All-Star Game as in the first half is here. What were the biggest observations from the pre-ASG? Remember when everyone wanted Craig Breslow fired? That was just a month ago! What about the Brewers and Blue Jays season!? Are the Rockies going to break the record!? (23:00) Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh are having themselves a season. The MVP race is on! (32:40) Review: Heads of State. (36:20) MLB decided to put Jacob Misirowoski in the All-Star Game and Phillies players and fans went crazy. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Major League Baseball has decided to hold its Draft in the middle of the trade deadline season, which complicates things for front offices. With the Draft upon us, it's timely that Bradfo catches up with Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to explain how a person in his position goes about getting ready for and then executing the Draft. To listen to the entire Breslow interview, click here. 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
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Major League Baseball has decided to hold its Draft in the middle of the trade deadline season, which complicates things for front offices. With the Draft upon us, it's timely that Bradfo catches up with Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to explain how a person in his position goes about getting ready for and then executing the Draft. To listen to the entire Breslow interview, click here. 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
Today's word of the day is ‘break' as in All-Star break as in baseball as in Home Run Derby as in All-Star Game as in the first half is here. What were the biggest observations from the pre-ASG? Remember when everyone wanted Craig Breslow fired? That was just a month ago! What about the Brewers and Blue Jays season!? Are the Rockies going to break the record!? (23:00) Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh are having themselves a season. The MVP race is on! (32:40) Review: Heads of State. (36:20) MLB decided to put Jacob Misirowoski in the All-Star Game and Phillies players and fans went crazy. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Red Sox are rolling! Will they be buyers at the trade deadline? Do they need to trade away an outfielder because of their logjam there? Craig Breslow joins The Greg Hill Show to discuss both topics. Will the team extend Alex Bregman? Plus, Will Flemming and Will Clark are feuding over Rafael Devers.
The Red Sox are rolling! Will they be buyers at the trade deadline? Do they need to trade away an outfielder because of their logjam there? Craig Breslow joins The Greg Hill Show to discuss both topics. Will the team extend Alex Bregman? Plus, Will Flemming and Will Clark are feuding over Rafael Devers.
The Red Sox are rolling! Will they be buyers at the trade deadline? Do they need to trade away an outfielder because of their logjam there? Craig Breslow joins The Greg Hill Show to discuss both topics. Will the team extend Alex Bregman? Plus, Will Flemming and Will Clark are feuding over Rafael Devers.
Craig Breslow joins, talks winning streak, Bregman back before deadline and what they are looking to acquire at said trade deadline
Mego slides in for Courtney who is living it up in Ireland // Wiggy says shoes and feet on a woman always have to be immaculate // Life Jacks and bank fraud schemes // Mego says the Red Sox are out of excuses not to spend heavily at deadline // Marky Mark is a trader as he says he's becoming a big fan of the LV Raiders // Emergency top 5 Mark Wahlberg movies // Scheim does the news: Sharks and flooding are becoming a problem // Mego talks Celtics' financial strategies, going after Lillard // Diabetes Barbie and automatic bike washing is a thing // Craig Breslow joins, talks 6-game win streak, Bregman back before deadline // What is the cause of the Red Sox' newfound chemistry? // Hill notes to close out a Friday Jr. //
Craig Breslow joins, talks 6-game win streak, Bregman back before deadline // What is the cause of the Red Sox' newfound chemistry? // Hill notes to close out a Friday Jr. //
Jones and Keefe kicked off the show discussing some of the retired numbers in Boston sports. The guys also talked about the Boston Red Sox, last night's win over the Colorado Rockies for their 5th straight victory, and the team's offensive explosion. Jones and Keefe also talked about the comments from former MLB first baseman Will Clark about working with Rafael Devers and Craig Breslow's mindset at the MLB Trade Deadline.
Jones and Keefe got back into the Rafael Devers trade, the comments from former Giants first baseman Will Clark on working with Devers, and how Craig Breslow will approach the trade deadline. Before the Clip Du Jour and the Crossover with the Afternoon Show, it's the Grab Bag.
Jones and Keefe kicked off the show discussing the passing of Boston Bruins' enforcer and radio host Lyndon Byers. The guys went on to talk about the Boston Red Sox, their weekend sweep over the Nationals in Washington, and the direction of the team. Finally, does Craig Breslow deserve credit for the Red Sox All-Star selections?
(0:00) Alex Barth & George Balekji kick-off Hour #2 with the Red Sox catching a stray during the introduction of a Massachusetts participant in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition. Have the Red Sox become a punchline? (7:56) Barth & Balekji react to a mashup of comments made by Sam Kennedy and Craig Breslow on consecutive days earlier in the week. Is the organization feeling more pressure than it usually does? The duo question what Breslow will do as the trade deadline approaches. They both express the mediocre Red Sox' need to add in order to improve the team's chances of making a run this season. (20:48) Steve Buckley recalls a Larry Lucchino story from "Boston Has Entered The Chat" on NESN. Do the Red Sox need a "bully" like Lucchino in the front office? Barth & Balekji heap praise for the late Larry Lucchino. (30:46) Red Sox open series with (11-2) win over the Nationals in a Fourth of July matinee. Sox bats provide fireworks with a 7-run 5th Inning. Balekji highlights Giolito's recent success on the mound. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @RealAlexBarth | @GeorgeBalekji | @jorgiesepulveda
(00:00) Beetle and Paul start the second hour by taking more calls and reactions on the Red Sox and the Jeter catch debate. (9:56) We discuss how confident we should be that the Red Sox prospects will turn out successful. (18:15) The guys talk about the musical festival Boston Calling not being held next year; Craig Breslow’s comments on his mindset before the MLB trade deadline. (32:46) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(0:00) Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy joins Mazz on The Baseball Hour by discussing if the Red Sox should be buyers at the deadline. (13:05) They discuss more on the Red Sox at the deadline and who they could trade. (25:47) Jared discusses his conversation with Craig Breslow on the field last week.
Hart and Fitzy react to Craig Breslow's comments on NESN about Rafael Devers and the trade deadline. Devers is struggling in San Francisco. Dan Bahl gives his thoughts on the Bruins free agency moves thus far.
Hart and Fitzy react to the Wilyer Abreu and the Red Sox offense coming alive against the Reds. Why are they so inconsistent? Craig Breslow says trade pieces get more attractive to teams as the trade deadline gets closer, so why did he trade Devers so early? Dan Bahl gives his takes on the Bruins' moves in free agency thus far.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray kick off the fourth hour with caller reactions on Red Sox management, Bruins drafting exclusively from Hockey East schools, AI, and more. (14:22) The guys react to Craig Breslow’s comments on what his vision is for the Red Sox roster moving forward from the Rafael Devers trade. Plus, a lightning round of calls! (25:25) The Email of the Day! (32:35) The Final Word!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz and Murray open the second hour with their thoughts on Morgan Geekie earning a 6-year, $5.5M AAV contract with the Bruins. (12:19) The guys discuss the continued shortcomings of the Red Sox and Craig Breslow’s comments on the Rafael Devers trade during yesterday’s Red Sox broadcast. (24:17) Caller reactions on all the guys have talked about today. (32:17) More thoughts and calls about Craig Breslow, the Red Sox’s struggles, and the Bruins draft picks.
(00:00) Bertrand & Holley start the second hour reacting to the news of the Steelers acquiring CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith from the Dolphins; How important is it for the Patriots to win in Week 1? (12:25) The guys talk about the Red Sox losing the series against the Blue Jays; Walker Buehler didn’t play great. (22:53) The crew touches more on the Red Sox and Craig Breslow’s comments about holding out for more in a trade. (30:33) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(0:00) Mazz kicks off The Baseball Hour with his thoughts on Craig Breslow’s comments on the Rafael Devers trade during yesterday’s Red Sox broadcast. (14:00) Discussion about the Red Sox trading away talent, unwillingness to pay high-value players, and inability to develop pitching talent. (25:49) Analyzing more comments by Craig Breslow on the Devers trade and looking at the Red Sox free agent pitcher signings since the end of the 2019 season. (37:50) Final thoughts ahead of the Red Sox vs Reds game tonight.
The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Craig Breslow tells The Greg Hill Show he wants to buy. Do we believe him? Would Boston ever consider trading Alex Bregman? Reacting to the Sox getting swept by the Los Angeles Angels. Alex Cora joins WEEI Afternoons.
(0:00) Tom Brady gossip from Jeff Bezos wedding (16:30) Red Sox have lost six straight (24:04) Craig Breslow's management style (39:58) Red Sox roster after Devers trade
The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Craig Breslow tells The Greg Hill Show he wants to buy. Do we believe him? Would Boston ever consider trading Alex Bregman? Reacting to the Sox getting swept by the Los Angeles Angels. Alex Cora joins WEEI Afternoons.
The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Craig Breslow tells The Greg Hill Show he wants to buy. Do we believe him? Would Boston ever consider trading Alex Bregman? Reacting to the Sox getting swept by the Los Angeles Angels. Alex Cora joins WEEI Afternoons.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show on an Agenda Free Friday with their takes on Rafael Devers, Craig Breslow, and the Bruins 1st round draft pick. (13:58) Callers weigh in on an Agenda Free Friday. (25:54) The guys look back on Don Sweeney’s past drafting. (38:22) They share their thoughts on the Red Sox usage of driveline. Plus, more caller reactions on an Agenda Free Friday.
HR 1 - It was a more poignant Craig Breslow who seemingly pointed a finger about hos the Red Sox organization is run. Is he now in hot water and are rumblings of a disconnect actually real after his comments? Then, Hugo Gonzalez doesn't seem like the best draft pick for Brad Stevens to make in the 6:30 Headlines. And, Cooper Flagg just made everyone feel old by describing the p[layer he'll be going against who he sued to have a poster of on his wall.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour taking calls and reactions about everything thus far. (12:39)The guys talk about Craig Breslow and the front office culture. (24:53)The crew talks about the chances that the Red Sox are buyers at the deadline and Jarren Duran joining Section 10. (36:04) We finish the hour playing This or That!
Jones and Keefe kicked off the show discussing the job security of the Boston Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and manager Alex Cora. Before a Top 5 Friday, the guys talked about how the Red Sox could approach the MLB Trade Deadline.
The Boston Red Sox get swept at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels and now carry a five-game losing streak and go 3-6 on the road trip. Joey Copponi and Scott Neville break down how much faith they have in the roster as it is currently constructed, continue to assess the fallout after trading Rafael Devers, and give their thoughts on Craig Breslow and his job at Chief Baseball Officer. All that, and much more!
(0:00) Mazz, McCarthy, and Milliken are on The Baseball Hour Roundtable discussing Breslow’s trade of Devers and his approach at the upcoming trade deadline. (15:20) They share their thoughts on Jarren Duran’s recent comments made on The Section 10 podcast. (24:55) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (37:55) Final thoughts on The Baseball Hour Roundtable.
Craig Breslow joins, has one clear message: We need to improve
After last night, Greg is once again OUT on the Red Sox // Coming up with fun twin scenarios for Cooper Flagg and his twin brother // Greg says Tatum's injury is an an excuse for new ownership to not spend // Wiggy doubts the Celtics can make a run next year without Tatum // They Said It: Brad Stevens Brown and White are here to stay // Hampton beach gets the golden dong award for best attendance at a road show // The News With Courtney: If in England, don't dare push a fart, aka, The Greg // Sox playoffs hopes dwindle with every disheartening loss // Listeners weigh in on the Sox and their lack of spending // Craig Breslow joins, has one clear message: We need to improve // "Tom", the greasy pole watcher takes some flack on Hill Notes // See you tonight and tomorrow in Gloucester for Road Show #7! //
Craig Breslow joins, has one clear message: We need to improve // "Tom", the greasy pole watcher takes some flack on Hill Notes // See you tonight and tomorrow in Gloucester for Road Show #7! //
Craig Breslow gave his thoughts on the recent struggles from the Red Sox and kept pointing the finger at how things are run within the organization. Is this a sign of the total disconnect or is Breslow feeling the heat?
During the first hour of Jones and Keefe the guys discuss the Celtics and their draft pick in the first round. Who did they miss out on? Did they reach? Next, where will the Celtics finish in the East? Finally, the guys go over the Front Office Report with Craig Breslow from earlier on the Greg Hill Show. How did Bres embarrass himself today?
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Matt McCarthy on The Baseball Hour as they discuss Breslow’s impact as Chief Baseball Officer of the Red Sox. (10:57) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (21:25) Mazz discusses Kristian Campbell’s performance in last night’s AAA game in addition to more thoughts on Craig Breslow. (33:39) Final thoughts from Mazz on The Baseball Hour.
Greg and Curtis call Craig Breslow a robot because of his use of analytics
Celtics send Jrue Holiday packing and the changes are officially underway // Scheim gets called out for his Maye prediction, tries to defend it // Greg calls Craig Breslow a robot because of his use of analytics //
Celtics send Jrue Holiday packing and the changes are officially underway // Scheim gets called out for his Maye prediction, tries to defend it // Greg calls Craig Breslow a robot because of his use of analytics // Wiggy wants Caitlin Clark to play into her whiteness like Larry Bird did // Greg commends Russell Henley for penalizing himself when his ball moved // Wiggy says there's no hiding for the Sox front office at the trade deadline // They Said It: NBA players blaming lack of load management for injuries // The News With Courtney: Hot dogs and dirty Trump // Uptalkers in the news: Shark spotting edition // Rob from Finlete which allows fans to acquire a stake in athlete earnings // Curtis' old "friend" returns to Hill Notes // Stay cool Boston, drink water, keep the dogs out of cars, it's hot hot hot! //
HR2 - How can the Red Sox possibly replace the production of Rafael Devers at the trade deadline? They now don't have a choice. Arcand discusses how he thinks the Sox could approach the deadline and if replacing the bat of Devers is even possible? In today's reporting one thing has become apparent, Craig Breslow and the Red Sox are very reliant on their computer models, is it too much? Finally, David Ortiz seemingly took a social media shot at Rafael Devers, when did he become an organizational shill?
Tonight in the 6:30 Headlines: one fan has become so upset with Craig Breslow that he got doxed and former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka gets a big raise from his new team
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the third hour of the show reacting to the Red Sox using AI for their interview process. (11:45) Callers weigh in on everything the guys have discussed so far. (23:38) Did John Henry override Craig Breslow on the Devers trade? (32:55) More caller reactions on the Devers trade.
Today's word of the day is ‘alignment' as in Red Sox as in Rafael Devers as in Sam Kennedy as in Craig Breslow. That was the buzz word. What did Boston's front office have to say? The usual! Another big surprise was how David Ortiz took to the media to defend the Red Sox. Never go against the family! (21:40) The Oklahoma City Thunder have finally taken a series lead! Up 3-2 now after Jalen Williams and SGA had themselves a game. Tyrese Haliburton re-injured his calf and was held without a field goal! (30:20) Review Rolling Along. (35:20) Shohei Ohtani has returned for the Dodgers. He pitched 1 inning. That's it. But he had the juice! (42:40) NPPOD. (45:00) Ippei Mizuhara is on his way to prison. The day Ohtani gets his start. LOL. (48:00) Gage Wood threw a no-hitter in the College World Series yesterday! 19 strikeouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘alignment' as in Red Sox as in Rafael Devers as in Sam Kennedy as in Craig Breslow. That was the buzz word. What did Boston's front office have to say? The usual! Another big surprise was how David Ortiz took to the media to defend the Red Sox. Never go against the family! (21:40) The Oklahoma City Thunder have finally taken a series lead! Up 3-2 now after Jalen Williams and SGA had themselves a game. Tyrese Haliburton re-injured his calf and was held without a field goal! (30:20) Review Rolling Along. (35:20) Shohei Ohtani has returned for the Dodgers. He pitched 1 inning. That's it. But he had the juice! (42:40) NPPOD. (45:00) Ippei Mizuhara is on his way to prison. The day Ohtani gets his start. LOL. (48:00) Gage Wood threw a no-hitter in the College World Series yesterday! 19 strikeouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/17/25 - Hour 2 Rich reacts to Shohei Ohtani's long-awaited return to the pitcher's mound for the first time since 2023, and weigh in on Red Sox exec Craig Breslow saying the team will be better after trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Rich discuss what Tyrese Haliburton's calf injury means for the Pacers' ability to force a Game 7 against the Thunder, the emergence of OKC's Jalen Williams as one of the NBA's 2nd scoring options, the Phoenix Suns' asking price for Kevin Durant, and if we'll see stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, Austin Reaves and Trae Young could be on the move this offseason, and how the Mavs-Lakers Luka Doncic trade is still reverberating around the league. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the third hour reacting to Craig Breslow’s comments on how he knows what it takes to win championships. Plus, caller reactions about the Red Sox. (13:10) Comments about Jarren Duran’s future with the Red Sox and more caller reactions. (20:51) Conversation about the Thunder’s Game 5 win last night, the future landscape of the NBA, and Brad Marchand playing like a Conn Smythe winner for the Panthers. (29:19) Discussion about the internal disorder of the Red Sox organization.
Today's word of the day is ‘fait accompli' as in Rafael Devers as in the Boston Red Sox as in the San Francisco Giants as in traded. How did we get here? Who is to blame for this falling out? Craig Breslow? John Henry? Red Sox fans are furious about this — they think it's Mookie Betts all over again. (16:00) The Florida Panthers are a win away from a repeat! Brad Marchand is playing like a man possessed! Sam Bennett keeps scoring! (23:00) What is going on with the NBA Finals? Everyone seems to be mad about something. There have been excellent games on the court, but the stories have been off the court. (36:00) Review: Holy Cow. (40:00) NPPOD. (42:45) We have two stories about the Dodgers right now. Shohei Ohtani is back to pitching. He'll be on the mound tonight. First time in almost 2 years he'll pitch in an MLB game. The other is about Clayton Kershaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘fait accompli' as in Rafael Devers as in the Boston Red Sox as in the San Francisco Giants as in traded. How did we get here? Who is to blame for this falling out? Craig Breslow? John Henry? Red Sox fans are furious about this — they think it's Mookie Betts all over again. (16:00) The Florida Panthers are a win away from a repeat! Brad Marchand is playing like a man possessed! Sam Bennett keeps scoring! (23:00) What is going on with the NBA Finals? Everyone seems to be mad about something. There have been excellent games on the court, but the stories have been off the court. (36:00) Review: Holy Cow. (40:00) NPPOD. (42:45) We have two stories about the Dodgers right now. Shohei Ohtani is back to pitching. He'll be on the mound tonight. First time in almost 2 years he'll pitch in an MLB game. The other is about Clayton Kershaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices