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(00:00) The guys open the show discussing trading cards and where to get them, and why some cards are more valuable than others. (21:42) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Red Sox fall to the Marlins, 5-3, as the bullpen blows a potential win for Garrett Crochet, who went 7 innings with only one earned run. The Patriots beat the Vikings in Preseason Week 2 as Drake Maye struggles, and Efton Chism shines. (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) 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!

Red Sox play-by-play broadcaster Will Flemming joins Jones and Keefe on day one of the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon. Will thinks the Red Sox low leverage relievers need to be better. He also thinks Garrett Crochet can win the Cy Young award this season, and prospects like Payton Tolle could help the Major League team this season.

Host of Baseball Isn't Boring Rob Bradford joins the show! Bradfo is not overly concerned about a rough outing from Garrett Crochet, but thinks the starting rotation as a whole still has a lot to prove.

Is there cause for concern after Garrett Crochet's worst start of the season? Will Stefon Diggs play week one? The guys update their record projections for the 2025 Patriots.

(00:00) Zolak & McKone start today's show by talking about Garrett Crochet hitting a potential wall as the Red Sox fall to the Astros last night. (9:45) The guys discuss the use of IPads in the dugout and how AI would come into play. (21:47) We debate on if Kyle Dugger is fighting for a roster spot. (32:31) The guys finish the hour talking about Drake Maye and if he will be the main factor in the team’s performance this season; discussing his turnover from Friday's game. This episode of Zolak & Bertrand is brought to you in part by Profluent. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o1-page2-107890-365938?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael

Brian breaks down what went wrong with Garrett Crochet's start in the Red Sox's loss to Houston on Monday night (0:25). Then, he chats with Fox Sports' Will Hill about their favorite NFL futures, including the Patriots' ceiling, some surprise teams, and contenders for the NFL's top awards (22:30). Brian and Jamie end with a couple more of their favorite NFL futures bets (1:00:20). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Will Hill Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Tyler Milliken is in hosting The Baseball Hour and opens the show with some thoughts on Garrett Crochet and his performance in last night’s loss to the Astros. (15:17) Ian Cundall of SoxProspects.com joins Milliken to discuss the latest with some of the top prospects in the Red Sox system. (38:07) The callers weigh in on the Red Sox with Milliken.

We wanted four wins, we got three. Mid. Average. Pedestrian. The Royals? A cake walk. Garrett Crochet? Good. Dustin May? New. Jordan Hicks? Come on. We knew we had to beat the Royals, you just needed to keep the lid on Booby Witt and the Pasquatch. We aren't quite sure why they bought at the deadline, but hey, not our ball club. Then, the Padres. Almost embarrassing. Plenty of classic Red Sox mistakes. Failure to capitalize on opportunities. Opportunities to WIN. But, is Buehler heading in the right direction? One can only hope. Also, amazing what the Yankees facial hair policy reversal has done to their relievers. Be real funny if they...reversed it. Linktree NASP Instagram NASP Twitter Ian's Twitter Jack's Twitter

About: Today we are breaking down the latest Red Sox News that includes HUGE Red Sox News Winnings Their Series against the Kansas City Royals. We breakdown the latest from The Red Sox why The Red Sox made MULTIPLE BIG NEWS in their latest win including one with Garrett Crochet!! Plus our full and LIVE reaction to what may end up being The BIGGEST WINS for the Red Sox in 2025 and why these wins could be a HUGE moment for this Red Sox team. Plus why The Red Sox Should and Could Make Some HUGE MOVES because of this latest Red Sox Series! We talk about what this HUGE Red Sox News means for The 2025 Red Sox and what to expect from Red Sox this year! Check out The Red Seat Radio Merch Shop: https://giammarcosports.com/collections/red-seat-radio Become a Member of Red Seat Radio Today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3qF_2cpQMGCpM5oDWaZQw/join Connect With Red Seat Radio on Social: https://twitter.com/redseatradio https://discord.com/invite/eAjQpUkDaV https://www.instagram.com/redseatradio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind lefty Garrett Crochet -- 13-4 on the season with a 2.24 ERA -- the Red Sox cruised to their seventh straight victory. Not to be outdone, Shea Langeliers became the second catcher to crush three homers as a leadoff hitter to power the A's. 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

Brian opens by discussing the Red Sox's seven-game win streak, including their first two games against the Royals, two great starts from Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello, and Trevor Story's offensive renaissance (0:20). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer's John Jastremski about the AFC East, diving into which teams will be better than expected, which will be worse, and which will make the playoffs (37:35). Brian and Jamie end by looking at some promising Red Sox futures bets, including their chances of winning the AL East (1:09:25). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Jastremski Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Matt McCarthy is in for Mazz on the Baseball Hour and opens the show discussing the news of the Red Sox signing Roman Anthony to a long term deal. (18:11) Matt makes his case as to why the Red Sox shouldn’t be criticized for their spending. (32:34) Thoughts on the season that Garrett Crochet is having and how to balance the good and bad of Red Sox ownership in the moves they have made.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by WEEI Boston Red Sox writer and co-host of 'Baseball Isn't Boring' Rob Bradford (2:55) to chat about the team's recent hot streak since turning the page from the trade deadline, why Garrett Crochet should be front-running the Cy Young Award, Lucas Giolito's resurgence, and expectations for recently acquired Dustin May from the L.A. Dodgers. Then, Rockies TV analyst Ryan Spilborghs (27:15) stops by to discuss how different the Colorado baseball club is compared to the Blue Jays, Eric Lauer's turnaround and performance against the Rockies, and why he likes the Jays so much as the best team in the American League. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB betting for Tuesday. Best bets as always. ⚾ Logan Webb vs. Mike Burrows: Both pitchers are in solid form; first five under is a strong play.

Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Royals at Red Sox 7PM ET—Ryan Bergert will start for Kansas City. Bergert appeared in eleven games with an ERA of 2.78 with WHIP of 1.18. The right hander fans 22.8% with 12.1% walks. Ground balls served at 29.5% with 1.01 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.25. Garrett Crochet will start for Boston. Crochet in 22 starts delivers an ERA of 2.23 with WHIP of 1.09. The left hander has an elite 31% K rate with 6.7% walks. Grounders sit at 48.8% with 0.76 home runs per nine innings.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): In a stunning change after a subpar trade deadline, the Red Sox came home swept the Houston Astros in seemingly convincing fashion. With the Sox now in the top Wild Card spot, should fans be expecting them to make the playoffs and even win the division? Also, reports of the price the Twins were asking for Joe Ryan should give some confidence that Garrett Crochet will have a reliable second starter behind him. And, Walker Buehler struggled once again and with the season winding down, time is ticking on his rotation spot if things don't turn around fast. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): In a stunning change after a subpar trade deadline, the Red Sox came home swept the Houston Astros in seemingly convincing fashion. With the Sox now in the top Wild Card spot, should fans be expecting them to make the playoffs and even win the division? Also, reports of the price the Twins were asking for Joe Ryan should give some confidence that Garrett Crochet will have a reliable second starter behind him. And, Walker Buehler struggled once again and with the season winding down, time is ticking on his rotation spot if things don't turn around fast. 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) Tonight's show begins with Joe’s reaction to doing nothing at the trade deadline (12:06) Joe talks about Craig Breslow's disappointing deadline. (25:45) Joe checks in on the health of Garrett Crochet. (32:02) Joe takes some calls regarding Patriots training camp.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Safe to say Gordo, Sammy, and Pat aren't happy with the Red Sox action (or lack thereof) at the trade deadline. How frustrated are the guys with the Sox only grabbing a reliever in Steven Matz and a low-end starter in Dustin May? Also, even without big additions, the Sox are still a capable playoff team if the ball bounces the right way for them. And, Joe Ryan was the big fish the Sox couldn't get, but just like Garrett Crochet, the confidence in Ryan being traded to Boston might've actually increased. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Safe to say Gordo, Sammy, and Pat aren't happy with the Red Sox action (or lack thereof) at the trade deadline. How frustrated are the guys with the Sox only grabbing a reliever in Steven Matz and a low-end starter in Dustin May? Also, even without big additions, the Sox are still a capable playoff team if the ball bounces the right way for them. And, Joe Ryan was the big fish the Sox couldn't get, but just like Garrett Crochet, the confidence in Ryan being traded to Boston might've actually increased. 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

The weekend crew is back and so are the wins for the Boston Red Sox, who took two of three from the defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend.Brayan Bello was OK, Walker Buehler was a worse version of OK, and Garrett Crochet shrugged off two first-inning homers and dominated his way to another victory.On offense, Connor Wong got his first extra-base hit of the season, but the big swings in the series came from Jarren Duran, Roman Anthony and Alex Bregman. Each of those swings mattered immensely in what was a series in which the aggregate score was 10-10.Make sure to follow us on Twitter, @ThePeskyReport. We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ Intro Music: DannyEBTracks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOQyRmgJqHji6ItvllZmYg

Coming out of the All-Star break, this team is 4-5. There might be more life than we gave them credit for. That Phillies series was rough. When was the last time you saw a walk off catcher's interference? Statistically, not in our lifetime. Ian misses Kyle Scwharber, the one that got away. Imagine what life would be like if we got 50 bonks out of Kyle Schwarber in Boston every year. It would be magical. But to take 2/3 from the Dodgers? We have never been so back. Pitching good, batting good, grit good. Garrett Crochet wheels DEI hire Clayton Kershaw out of the building. Also, Bregman is back. The trade deadline is Thursday. We tell you what we want. It's like Christmas (or Hannukkah, or Kwanzaa, or Diwali, or Yule, or Bodhi Day, or Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, or Shogatsu, or...). Linktree NASP Instagram NASP Twitter Ian's Twitter Jack's Twitter

(00:00) Matt McCarthy joins Felger and Murray as they kick off the show discussing the state of the Red Sox following their weekend series against the Cubs. (14:32) Caller reactions on Marcus Smart joining the Lakers, Red Sox pitching targets at the trade deadline, and Garrett Crochet’s performance against the Cubs. (23:32) Conversation about Craig Breslow’s comments that may have cost the Red Sox Joe Ryan and who the team should target ahead of the trade deadline. (34:19) Comments on Wilyer Abreu’s 2 home run game and why the Red Sox should keep him over Jarren Duran. Plus, more calls on the Red Sox.

Jordan, Brian and Jason recap the first series of the unofficial second half for the Boston Red Sox, who lost two out of three to the Chicago Cubs.The trio believes this is more of a "can't win 'em all" series than a sign they cannot compete and ask fans to relax after many jumped off the bandwagon after dropping the first two.Alex Bregman is still that dude, even when he's not 100 percent. Additionally, Garrett Crochet continues his Cy Young-caliber inaugural season in Boston while Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito rebounded nicely from rough first innings.Who will be the first acquisition for the Red Sox, who kind of have no choice but to get busy this month?Make sure to follow us on Twitter, @ThePeskyReport. We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ Intro Music: DannyEBTracks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOQyRmgJqHji6ItvllZmYg

(00:00) Matt McCarthy is in for Mazz as he kicks off The Baseball Hour discussing how the Red Sox are different from previous years following yesterday’s win against the Cubs. (14:52) Conversation about the possibility of the Red Sox acquiring Joe Ryan following Craig Breslow’s comments towards the Twins management. (29:17) Comments on which teams may be interested in Jarren Duran and who the Red Sox could get in return for him. (39:43) Final thoughts as the Red Sox take on the Phillies.

Cubs rookie right-hander Cade Horton went toe-to-toe with Garrett Crochet in Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox, and Andy Martínez breaks down what it means for his development. Plus, what to really make of the team's performances against left-handed pitching this season.

Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Red Sox at Cubs 2:30PM ET—Garrett Crochet is starting for Boston. Crochet made 20 starts with an ERA of 2.23 with WHIP of 1.04. The left hander has an elite 31.2% K rate with 6.6% walks. Ground ball rate of 48.6% with 0.70 home runs per nine innings. Matthew Boyd gets the start for Chicago. Boyd has nineteen starts posting an ERA of 2.34 with WHIP of 1.03. The lefty fans 23.2% with 5.2% walks. Grounders are 37% with 0.81 home runs per nine innings.

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A big trade was already made by Craig Breslow when he acquired Garrett Crochet, but the trade deadline is another beast and fans might not be ready to put all their faith into the current Chief Baseball Officer to make that big move the team needs.

SEGMENT - In the debut of a new segment Andy and Dan look back at Dan's three-point stance from last week where he said the Red Sox should skip Garrett Crochet's final start before the All-Star break.

HR4 - Andy and Dan circle back to the Red Sox in the final hour of today's show. The guys discuss the few impact starters that the Red Sox could target ahead of the deadline including Joe Ryan of the Twins. Should the Sox make Kristian Campbell available in a deal for starter? In the debut of a new segment Andy and Dan look back at Dan's three-point stance from last week where he said the Red Sox should skip Garrett Crochet's final start before the All-Star break.

Jack takes you through his favorite bites through conversations with MLB All-Stars. On the show: Matt Olson, Kyle Stowers, Garrett Crochet, Casey Mize, Kris Bubic, Bryan Woo, and Andrew Abbott!$10 Credit For Sports Cards on Loupe!Join Our New DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.comOur Sponsors:* Check out T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg look at the standings and stats around baseball here at the All Star Break with BEST BETS for the remainder of the season. At the 2025 MLB All-Star break, the Inside Pitch podcast with Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers delivers a sharp, numbers-driven midseason analysis. They highlight which teams are outperforming or underperforming expectations based on actual wins versus Pythagorean projections. The Toronto Blue Jays lead the AL East with a 55–41 record but are five wins ahead of their expected total, signaling potential regression. The Yankees are six games below their expected record, indicating possible value in the second half. Injuries and returning players also dominate discussion—Luis Garcia and Christian Javier returning to the Astros' rotation is likened to acquiring top talent at the trade deadline. Luis Gil's rehab performance could also bolster the Yankees. Boston's young squad, led by Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony, is positioned to make a late push if they acquire key pieces like a veteran first baseman or another starter. Win total bets discussed include taking the under on Toronto's 89.5 projection and over on Houston's 92.5 due to an easy remaining schedule. The Brewers emerge as the most profitable team in baseball for bettors, returning over $1,300 if wagered on every game. Milwaukee also boasts a 72% win rate as favorites. Advanced pitching stats suggest strong Cy Young cases for Zach Wheeler and long-shot Christopher Sanchez in the National League, while Crochet and Scooble are nearly even statistically in the AL race. Aaron Judge is unanimously favored to win AL MVP, outpacing competitors like Cal Raleigh in nearly every offensive metric. Shohei Ohtani's recent return to pitching enhances his case for NL MVP. The Phillies are picked to win the NL East, with three pitchers having 10+ quality starts, a key measure of reliability. For the postseason, the Yankees, Astros, and Tigers are favorites in the AL, while the Dodgers and Phillies are expected to meet in the NLCS. The Red Sox and Blue Jays are likely Wild Card teams, though the latter are expected to regress. Arizona is projected to fade down the stretch, likely trading veterans like Suarez, Naylor, and perhaps Gallen, and their under-79.5 win total is recommended. Despite offensive firepower, the Diamondbacks' pitching struggles make them unreliable. Meanwhile, Milwaukee and Chicago are competing in the NL Central, and both are top betting values. Overall, listeners are encouraged to buy into the Yankees, Red Sox, and Astros for the second half, and fade teams like Toronto and Arizona. Josh and Scott also touch on key upcoming matchups, strategic deadline considerations, and award markets—recommending Sanchez for NL Cy Young at 20:1 and Crochet at +240 in the AL. They close by predicting the ALCS will feature the Astros and Yankees, while the NLCS will likely be a showdown between the Dodgers and Phillies, pending injury returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Stowers and Cody Bellinger got their revenge this weekend (3:42). ... Julio Rodriguez had a monster weekend (9:32). ... Chase Burns turned in the first QS of his career (13:29). ... News (17:10): Austin Riley and Brandon Lowe both went on the IL. ... Jacob Misiorowski is an All-Star plus who will win the HR Derby (30:03)? ... Who was the Dog of the Weekend (34:33)? ... We got some impressive performances from Garrett Crochet, Eury Perez and Brandon Woodruff (39:00). ... Stanton is turning up the power (44:58). ... There were a bunch of waiver wire pitchers from the weekend (48:52). ... Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea returned to the Mets (59:39). ... We wrap up with leftovers and bullpen updates (1:03:04). 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

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat take into the All-Star break with the Red Sox on the highest of highs following their 10th straight win in a four-game home sweep of the Rays. Is it now time to fully invest into believing there's a long term playoff run in their future? Also, Ceddanne Rafaela turned himself into a superstar with his amazing walk-off home run and reminded everyone how much playing at Fenway should be an advantage for the Sox. And, Garrett Crochet elevated himself into another tier of starting pitchers with his first career complete game. 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

Jordan, Jack and Brian recap the triple sweep for the Boston Red Sox, who took all four games this past weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays. As a result, their winning streak extends to 10 games leading into the All-Star Break.It was the weekend of Ceddanne Rafaela again, but with massive performances from Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello to slam the door on a magical first half for the Red Sox.The gang also gives some first half superlatives before rounding out the final podcast of the unofficial first half of 2025.Make sure to follow us on Twitter, @ThePeskyReport. We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ Intro Music: DannyEBTracks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOQyRmgJqHji6ItvllZmYg

(0:00) Matt McCarthy is in for Mazz as he kicks off The Baseball Hour with his thoughts on the state of the Red Sox following their tenth straight win. (13:32) Comments on Garrett Crochet’s impact as an ace pitcher and the Red Sox’s need for a #2 starter at the trade deadline. (29:39) Final thoughts and calls about the Red Sox.

About: Today we are breaking down the latest Red Sox News that includes HUGE Red Sox SWEEPING Their Series against the Tampa Bay Rays for 10 wins in a row. We breakdown the latest from The Red Sox why The Red Sox made MULTIPLE BIG NEWS in their latest win including one with Garrett Crochet!! Plus our full and LIVE reaction to one of the best wins for the Red Sox in 2025 and why this win could be a HUGE moment for this Red Sox team. Plus why The Red Sox Offense could become THE BEST OFFENSE IN BASEBALL. Now they add in FANTASTIC PITCHING We talk about what this HUGE Red Sox News means for The 2025 Red Sox and what to expect from Red Sox this year! Check out The Red Seat Radio Merch Shop: https://giammarcosports.com/collections/red-seat-radio Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3qF_2cpQMGCpM5oDWaZQw/join Connect With Red Seat Radio on Social: https://twitter.com/redseatradio https://discord.com/invite/eAjQpUkDaV https://www.instagram.com/redseatradio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat take into the All-Star break with the Red Sox on the highest of highs following their 10th straight win in a four-game home sweep of the Rays. Is it now time to fully invest into believing there's a long term playoff run in their future? Also, Ceddanne Rafaela turned himself into a superstar with his amazing walk-off home run and reminded everyone how much playing at Fenway should be an advantage for the Sox. And, Garrett Crochet elevated himself into another tier of starting pitchers with his first career complete game. 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) Gasper and Murray talk about the Red Sox current eight game winning streak (13:18) The guys continue the Red Sox conversation (20:36) The guys discuss a possible Alex Bregman extension and how that would effect the team (32:20) Callers react to the Red Sox conversation

(0:00) Felger and Murray open the final hour of the show discussing Garrett Crochet’s decision to opt out of the MLB All-Star Game. (12:01) Callers weigh in on an Agenda Free Friday. (19:49) Final thoughts, calls, and email of the day. (32:59) The Final Word!

Jones and Keefe opened up the show discussing the Boston Red Sox, last night's win over the Colorado Rockies, and the team's performances on offense since trading Rafael Devers.  The guys also talked about the latest on Alex Bregman's quad strain and the workload of pitcher Garrett Crochet.

How long until the Red Sox' All Star third baseman returns? Bregman has been a great mentor to the young players, but should he wait to return until after the All Star break? Are there any concerns on Garrett Crochet's workload after two uncharacteristic starts in a row?

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The full crew is back as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to a great 4th of July weekend for the Red Sox as they swept the Nationals on the road. What is the vibe surrounding the team on a relatively scotch-free series? Also, Walker Buehler may have saved himself at least one more start in the rotation, but the need for another arm is up there with a bat and a reliever. And, Garrett Crochet, Aroldis Chapman, and Alex Bregman will represent the Sox at the All Star Game, but there are definitely names that can be argued should have made the roster.

Jordan, Jack and Brian recap a fun series in our nation's capital, as the Boston Red Sox delivered belt to ass against the Washington Nationals over the weekend. In the series sweep, the Red Sox won, on aggregate, 27-9.Trevor Story and Ceddanne Rafaela continue to carry the offensive load for the Red Sox since the Rafael Devers trade, Lucas Giolito is *that* dude again and Walker Buehler took a massive step in the right direction.Congrats on the All-Star selections, as well, to Garrett Crochet, Aroldis Chapman and Alex Bregman, even though Carlos Narvaez and Rafaela were obvious snubs.Make sure to follow us on Twitter, @ThePeskyReport. We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ Intro Music: DannyEBTracks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOQyRmgJqHji6ItvllZmYg

Jordan, Doink and Bayleigh recap the Boston Red Sox series win over the Cincinnati Reds that didn't really feel the part.Wilyer Abreu was an animal, Trevor Story continues to show life, Garrett Crochet struggles but dominates at the same time, and the Red Sox bullpen and defense are a mess despite staring down the barrel of a sweep.The trio also reopens Jarren Duran trade dialogue, as well as Aroldis Chapman, and how trading one or both of them hardly spells the end of the line for the 2025 team.Make sure to follow us on Twitter, @ThePeskyReport. We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ Intro Music: DannyEBTracks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxOQyRmgJqHji6ItvllZmYg)

Jones and Mego were joined by Rob Bradford, of Audacy Sports and WEEI Red Sox insider, to discuss last night's Sox win over the Reds, the play of the Sox offense, Garrett Crochet's performance last night, and the timeline for Alex Bregman's return.  Jones and Mego talked about UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham leaving the university and what it means for Bill Belichick. Finally, Jones and Mego discussed the latest in NHL and NBA free agency.

After an offensive explosion at Fenway last night, Hart and Fitzy debate why the Red Sox are so inconsistent. Garrett Crochet got more than enough run support, was Chase Burns tipping his pitches?

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk about the latest news around Major League Baseball and take a look at the market for the Most Wins in July. The Inside Pitch w/ Josh Towers Ep. 13, recorded June 30, features Scott Seidenberg and former MLB pitcher Josh Towers discussing trends across Major League Baseball as July approaches. The episode begins with a startling stat: 61 games have been decided by 10 or more runs before July, the most since 2004. These blowouts impact betting lines through recency bias, but the hosts argue savvy bettors can exploit this. For example, after the Cubs' 12–3 win over Houston, the line moved in favor of the Astros, who bounced back the next day with a 3–0 win behind Framber Valdez. Towers emphasized players mentally reset after blowouts and that those games often preserve top relievers for the next matchup, giving smart teams like Houston an edge. The Mets were highlighted as a struggling team despite early-season promise. They were swept in Pittsburgh and outscored 30–4. A recent players-only meeting didn't help, and June stats reveal deep issues: a 109 WRC+ (9th best) but a 4.80 ERA (5th worst). Pete Alonso dropped from the .360s to .291, and the lineup outside him is below .260. Senga's injury was flagged as a possible turning point. Towers also pointed out that pitchers like Blackburn and Montas returned from injury without sufficient rehab buildup. Montas had six rehab starts totaling just 18 innings and struggled in his second MLB outing. This points to systemic issues with pitcher preparation. The conversation shifted to elite pitching. Tarik Skubal leads MLB with a 9.86 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a 1.98 FIP, making him the AL Cy Young favorite at -190. Garrett Crochet is a close second (+380), with similar innings, strikeouts, and a 2.54 FIP. Josh praised Skubal's ability to pitch downhill and manipulate the strike zone, describing it as a “blueprint” for pitching. He argued that current trends emphasizing vertical pitching miss these fundamentals. Ranger Suarez of the Phillies also drew attention with a 1.19 ERA over his last 10 starts, the best 10-game stretch since Cliff Lee. Phillies had the second-best ERA in June, supporting their rise despite Bryce Harper's injury. Josh stressed the value of quality starts—six innings, three or fewer earned—as essential to team success and underappreciated in today's stat-obsessed game. They examined home ballpark impacts, particularly Globe Life Park in Texas, now MLB's lowest scoring venue. Rangers are 30–12 to the under at home, yet Towers insists this is due to poor offense, not the ballpark. No player has more than nine homers, and he criticized swing mechanics and development. He also highlighted how teams like the Dodgers and Tigers, both 53–32, find success through depth, discipline, and pitching, while teams like the Mets lack cohesion. With July beginning, the hosts reviewed betting odds for most wins. Astros are the favorite at +450, but their schedule includes Colorado, Dodgers, and Cleveland, leading both analysts to question the pick. The Dodgers (+500) and Tigers (+750) are favored due to consistent performance and better matchups. The Cubs dropped from 20:1 to 9:1 after a large bet, but neither host found value there. Phillies and Rays have potential, though travel-heavy schedules are a concern. Lastly, they emphasized evaluating teams based on matchups rather than records alone, citing San Diego's poor performance against winning teams (15–28). The episode ends with a preview of their upcoming midseason awards show and a pregame.com promo code (BAT15) for $15 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take 10 with Tim – June 20, 20251.This time next week, we will be at the halfway point in the season. What three pieces of advice do you have for fantasy managers who are in the upper half of their roto league?a.Same question for H2H Leagues2.Order these five young pitchers for the rest of this season, then next season, then 3 years outa.Roki Sasaki (LAD, 23) – Currently on the IL – 5, 5, 5b.Cade Horton (CHC, 23) – 36.1 IP, 3.47 ERA, 7.18 K/9, 1.98 BB/9 – 1, 1, 1c.Logan Evans (Sea, 24) – 40.0 IP, 3.38 ERA, 6.75 K/9, 2.70 BB/9 – 2, 2, 1d.Quinn Priester (Mil, 24) – 67.2 IP, 3.46 ERA, 6.12 K/9, 3.46 BB/9 – 4, 4, 4e.Hayden Birdsong (SF, 23) – 48.1 IP, 2.79 ERA, 9.50 K/9, 3.54 BB/9 – 3, 3, 33.Who would you rather roster the rest of the season? Over the next three years.a.Junior Caminero or Roman Anthonyb.Jackson Holiday or Evan Carterc.Jackson Chourio or James Woodd.Agustin Ramirez or Tyler Soderstrome.Wyatt Langford or Dylan Crewsf.Chris Sale or Jacob deGromg.Roki Sasaki or Jackson Jobe – Let's do next five seasons on this one.h.Hunter Brown or Paul Skenesi.Garrett Crochet or Zack Wheelerj.Kodai Senga or Yamamoto4.I received a question about a trade that I wanted to run by you. In a Dynasty League, should I acquire Yordan Alvarez and give up Chase Burns? Alvarez, if he comes back, could make a difference for the manager this season. However, what about the future? . a.How would you advise5.Luke Weaver is set to return from the IL. Devin Williams has gone 5 for 5 in saves chances since Weaver went on the IL, posting a 2.89 ERA with 11 strikeouts and one walk.a.Who gets the saves in New York going forward?6.Junior Caminero hit his 17th home run this week and is on track for 35. He has consistently made solid contact, but he doesn't walk much. Are we looking at a very good player or a great player?a.Give me a comp.7.Robert Suarez has back-to-back losses. First, it was the blow-up last Saturday where he gave up five earned runs. On Wednesday night, he gave up a home run when the game was tied. Worried?a.If you owned him, who would you be grabbing as a handcuff?b.Speaking of Suarez, Ranger is off to yet another great start. The same thing occurred last season, but he faltered late. As you know, I've always had a soft spot for him. Are you buying that he might be a #3/#4 starter or still want to see more?8.Brady House made his debut this week. There wasn't a ton of fanfare when he got the call, but he's got some power. Will he make your waiver wire?9.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB10.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB