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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?
(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!
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 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.
(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!
(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!
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.
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
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.
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! //
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 //
Greg and Curtis call Craig Breslow a robot because of his use of analytics
Send us a textAaron Judge and Juan Soto are 1-2 in xwOBA. Expected Weighted On-Base Average (xwOBA) tell the story of a player's season based on quality of and amount of contact, not outcomes. It takes out being unlucky. Why can't we get into the College World Series? Rafael Devers is a Giant in the first pre-trading deadline deal of the 2025 #MLB season. Devers said he'd play anywhere once he went to San Francisco. Maybe the Red Sox just didn't ask nicely? Not great for Alex Cora and Craig Breslow. Shohei Ohtani is back on the hill but will he take his turn every 6th day? Cal Raleigh has 30 home runs and is poised to have the greatest hitting season in catcher history. Yes there is a long way to go. James Wood is a superstar in the making. We wish Ron Washington well as he recovers from a medical issue. www.almostcooperstown.com
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?
(0:00) Matt McCarthy begins Hour #2 reacting to comments made by former Red Sox Pitcher, Pedro Martinez highlighting the downfall and dysfunctional perception the Red Sox are earning by trading away homegrown Hall of Fame talent. McCarthy continues to highlight the latest Jeff Passan reporting on the Red Sox' internal dysfunction. (10:48) McCarthy breaks down comments made by Craig Breslow regarding the team post-Devers trade. McCarthy holds Breslow in a higher regard than Bloom. More excerpts from the latest Passan piece on Boston. McCarthy discerns that a purge in the front office was warranted and defends Breslow becoming a more empowered General Manager. McTakey manages to take down Theo Epstein's disciples and recommendations. (24:53) McCarthy reports on the Red Sox lineup posted for today's game that features Jarren Duran leading off at DH and Roman Anthony playing LF. Monitoring the Red Sox lineup going forward. McTakey puts Jarren Duran on the trading block if/when the Red Sox become sellers. Talk about the Red Sox youth movement. (33:43) McCarthy follows up on the extensive Jeff Passan report on the Red Sox, this time - Kristian Campbell and his start at 2B on the big league ballclub to begin the season. McTakey rips the team for their premature gloating over Campbell's hot start to the year. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @MattMcCarthy985 | @jorgiesepulveda
(0:00) Matt McCarthy begins the show with instant reaction to the Red Sox (7-5) win over the Giants Friday night. Former Red Sox 3B/DH Rafael Devers went (0-5) including a 9th Inning strike out to Sox Closer, Aroldis Chapman. McCarthy highlights the positive momentum the Red Sox have built post-Devers trade, attributing the Sox' recent successes to quality starting pitching and ridding Devers from the ballclub. (14:46) McCarthy analyzes comments made by Raffy Devers pregame yesterday regarding his willingness to play 1B for the Boston Red Sox. McTakey believes Devers is disingenuous when he states he would've been open to playing 1B, if the team would've approached him in Spring Training, highlighting his slow start was because of his lack of presence at Spring Training. Would Devers still be in Boston if he would've transitioned to 1B when the team asked him to? Jeff Passan reports on the Devers saga. (26:40) McCarthy re-hashes the "alignment" moniker made by Sam Kennedy & Craig Breslow during the media call last week following the trade of Devers to SF. Matt references "defensive alignment" and interprets those remarks as tacit shots at Devers' poor defensive reputation. McCarthy continues with the Devers trade fallout by describing how Devers was notified on the team's plane to the smear campaign levied against him. (39:02) McCarthy continues to break down the Rafael Devers trade to SF. He proclaims the situation became personal between Devers and management. More testimonial from the latest Jeff Passan reporting. Callers weigh in on the Devers trade. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @MattMcCarthy985 | @jorgiesepulveda
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
HR 1 - The news doesn't stop for the Red Sox with Kristian Campbell reportedly being sent down to Triple-A Worcester amidst his ice cold streak. Arcand explains why this marks a bad day for Craig Breslow and the Sox with their pupil needing a reset. Then, Breslow got more than just a heckle online and Ime Udoka gets a pay bump in tonight's 6:30 Headlines. And, some final thoughts on the AI saga involving Breslow and the Red Sox interview process.
A blockbuster deal between the Red Sox and Giants doesn't necessarily mean that the trade market is about to heat up, but it does reframe certain things for the Cubs, an organization that once saw Rafael Devers as a potential fit. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what this trade means on the North Side, where Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow used to work closely with Cubs president Jed Hoyer. The Cubs are very familiar with these dramas, but the vibes right now are very calm. How long will that last?Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): With a report coming out that the Red Sox made one baseball operations candidate go through five rounds of AI interviews, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow talked to Bradfo about the reality of how the organization uses such interviews and why there might have been a misrepresentation. 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
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by discussing yesterday’s news of the Karen Read verdict; Found guilty of OUI. (13:49) The guys discuss Craig Breslow’s comments on the Red Sox making moves at the trade deadline. (25:13) The guys touch on the Red Sox statement regarding them using AI chatbots for interviews. (36:45) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour taking calls and reactions on the Red Sox ownership and Rafael Devers.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour discussing more on the Rafael Devers deal and the bigger picture of the trade. (8:46) The guys touch on Craig Breslow and his role with the Red Sox. (21:44)The crew discusses Drake Maye’s social status and his upcoming wedding. (28:58) We finish the hour playing This or That!
Assessing the rookies so far into the season. Why are they struggling so much? Roman Anthony's average better start rising soon! Jones has been defending the Breslow track record. He is no Chaim Bloom... maybe. Is he a great GM? No. John Henry keeps getting in the way. Bad move or good move with Craig Breslow's tenure in Boston. Brutally honest review. Is he a bumbling buffoon? As much as Jones has supported Breslow's moves, he has a tougher time supporting his front office hiring strategies. The AI interviews are extreme. How many AI bots are there? He tried to defend himself, but he fell on his face again. Does Breslow count as one of the AI bots? Is this a Henry issue too? A lot to think about here. Trade rumors shut down by Henry. Luis Castillo to Boston fell flat because of taxes? Would've been Casas and Yoshida for him.
Assessing the rookies so far into the season. Why are they struggling so much? Roman Anthony's average better start rising soon! Jones has been defending the Breslow track record. He is no Chaim Bloom... maybe. Is he a great GM? No. John Henry keeps getting in the way. Bad move or good move with Craig Breslow's tenure in Boston. Brutally honest review. Is he a bumbling buffoon?
(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.
Jones and Keefe got back into the latest from journalist Joon Lee about the Red Sox and their use of AI. Before the Clip Du Jour and Crossover with the Afternoon Show, it's the Grab Bag.
WEEAI and could the Red Sox make a move for Paul Skenes?
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.
In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow showcase introspection after trading star slugger Rafael Devers to the Giants. Later, the guys reacted to sound from Holmes joining The Mason Crosby Show on 105.7 The Fan in Milwaukee. Holmes may have poked the bear.
Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow showcase introspection after trading star slugger Rafael Devers to the Giants.
Craig Breslow joins to discuss the Rafael Devers trade
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