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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Konnor Griffin’s openness to an extension with the Pirates and a weird Wilyer Abreu check-swing broken bat, then preview the 2026 Boston Red Sox (20:00) with The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier, and the 2026 Cincinnati Reds (1:08:36) with The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans. 2026 EW Season Preview Series ALBALCHWATHBOSCLEHOUNYYDETLAATBRKCRSEATORMINTEX NLATLCHCARIMIACINCOLNYMMILLADPHIPITSDPWSNSTLSFG .intro-team, .intro-team td { font-family: lato, Arial, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .intro-team .intro-header { /*display: none;*/ text-align: center; } .team-lg { text-align: center; width: 100%; } /* [class^="team-box-"] > div { display: inline-block; width: 48%; } [class^="team-box-"] > div table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; } [class^="team-box-"] > div td { background-color: #efefef; border: 1px solid #ccc; line-height: 2; text-align: center; cursor: default; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a { color: #000; text-decoration: none; display: block; width: 100% } [class^="team-box-"] > div a:hover { color: #50ae26; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a.link-inactive { color: #aaa; } */ Audio intro: Kite Person, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 1: Philip Tapley and Michael Stokes, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 2: Austin Klewan, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: El Warren, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to FG post on Scherzer Link to FG post on Sale Link to Misiorowski video Link to article about video Link to FG post about video Link to Griffin report Link to MLBTR on Griffin Link to Griffin’s wedding Link to Griffin’s homers Link to MLBTR on his bonus Link to Skenes WBC quote Link to Skubal start news Link to Abreu video Link to Abreu article Link to team payrolls page Link to Red Sox offseason tracker Link to Red Sox depth chart Link to team SP projections Link to Pete Abe post Link to Red Sox HR projections Link to Red Sox 2B projections Link to Cora on the projections Link to FG post on Duran Link to Alex on Gonzales Link to Alex’s author archive Link to Reds offseason tracker Link to Reds depth chart Link to 2025 team SP WAR Link to C. Trent on Marte’s catch Link to Statcast park factors Link to Votto post 1 Link to Votto post 2 Link to The Simpsons quote Link to C. Trent’s author archive Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
The crew are joined by Roman Anthony. How he is managing the expectations heading into the season, his one goal and more!
The crew are live for the last day from JetBlue park. Their thoughts on the legendary Payton Tolle locker room presentation.
The crew are joined by the chief baseball officer of the Boston Red Sox, Craig Breslow. How he constructed the roster, not bringing back Bregman and the unspoken rule around no trade clauses.
Plus! Arcand and the producers weigh in on their favorite road trip snacks. Their answers WILL surprise you.
Plus, we find out the difference between an arborist and a dendrophile. If you're really into trees, Sonny Gray is your guy.
00:00 - Defense (and pitching) wins championships 21:26 - Arcand Fire! 37:19 - Clickbait!
The manager of the Boston Red Sox, Alex Cora, joins the show! How the first few weeks of spring training has gone, where the power will come from and his home run pledge!
The manager of the Boston Red Sox, Alex Cora, joins the show! How the first few weeks of spring training has gone, where the power will come from and his home run pledge!
(00:00) Eddie Trunk is PISSED!(18:10.791) IAN BROWN covers the Boston Red Sox for MLB.com, joins the show to share his thoughts on the Red Sox.(31:59.100) Predicting the Red Sox opening lineup.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.
Marcelo Mayer is the frontrunner to start at 2B on Opening Day but the Red Sox are making him earn it. -WC-40 Goes Mainstream -Bregman Post -Lou & Will Double Bang -Not Expecting Duran Trade -Extensions With Hindsight -Justin Gonzales NEW LADIES & UNISEX MERCH: https://section10merch.com Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Get Blue Moon Light delivered by visiting https://get.bluemoonbeer.com/JARED for delivery options. 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Merch Merch Merch 1:39 - T's Spring Training Coverage 5:35 - Lou & Will Double Bang 8:50 - WC-40 13:45 - Mayer Needs To Earn It 30:53 - Caleb Durbin Impressions 40:00 - Yoshida Situation 43:00 - Not Expecting Duran Trade 49:30 - Extensions With Hindsight 1:03:35 - 5th Starter 1:08:00 - Bullpen Help 1:13:00 - Bill Hall 1:14:25 - Duran / Romero 1:16:30 - Who Is T? 1:19:45 - Interviews Coming Up 1:29:45 - Checking In On Pitchers 1:42:32 - Justin Gonzales 1:53:00 - International Pool Money 1:56:30 - WBC 1:58:03 - Bregman Post 2:04:26 - T Empties Clip 2:05:08 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1 - Will Pats secure a #1 WR this offseason? Hour 2 - The manager of the Red Sox, Alex Cora joins the show. Hour 3 - Carlos Narvaez and Sonny Gray join the show! Greg and Wiggy have a new favorite player. Hour 4 - Will Flemming joins the show!
The voice of the Boston Red Sox, Will Flemming, joins the show. What happened with Bregman, the unconventional makeup of this roster and more!
Hour 4 - How much faith do you have in the job that Breslow has done? Will Flemming joins the break down what happened this offseason and how the Sox will score runs.
Hour 3 - The crew are joined by Carlos Narvaez and Sonny Gray. How the guys feel heading into the season, how spring training has been and Sonny Gray gets really into trees.
The manage of the Boston Red Sox, Alex Cora joins the show! How the first few weeks of spring training has gone, where the power will come from and his home run pledge!
The crew are joined by Carlos Narvaez. How he feels about this upcoming season, the new pitching staff and the ABS challenge system.
The crew are joined by Sonny Gray. How he feels to be a Red Sox, getting to know the guys on the team and in depth conversation about trees.
SEGMENT - Arcand dives into Red Sox roster projections and where major outlets see the Sox finishing in the AL East. One thing is clear the Sox have one of the best rotations in the sport, but a rather lackluster offense, leading Arcand to ask, what would you rather have an elite offense and middling pitching or vice versa?
HR4 - Arcand revisits the Red Sox and Sam Kennedy's interview with The Greg Hill Show this morning. Who is going to fill the leadership void that was left behind when Alex Bregman signed with the Cubs this offseason? In tonight's Arcand Fire: The Bruins are reportedly interested in a reunion with Jake Debrusk ahead of next week's trade deadline, Arcand picks his team for a hypothetical Trial of 7 with his WEEI coworkers, and Producer Zach Coe has seen enough of the Masataka Yoshida experience in Boston. Finally, Christian reacts to the story of a North Carolina woman that turned up after going missing for 25 years.
HR1 - Arcand dives into Red Sox roster projections and where major outlets see the Sox finishing in the AL East. One thing is clear the Sox have one of the best rotations in the sport, but a rather lackluster offense, leading Arcand to ask, what would you rather have an elite offense and middling pitching or vice versa? Arcand discusses some comments from Mike Vrabel at the NFL Scouting Combine including some about his former player, Eagles WR AJ Brown. Is Brown a legitimate possibility for the Patriots?
Round 6 of our 5th annual Big 3 & NEXT Big 3 Prospects series for all 30 MLB teams features your hosts Benjamin Chase (@biggentleben) & veteran dynasty baseball aficionado who's also a known catcher hater Robbie Baseball (@robbiebaseball1). The fellas dive into the Big 3 and NEXT Big 3 prospects for the Red Sox, the Athletics & Braves. Just to be clear, the fellas throw out a few more names beyond the top 6 just because they simply cannot help themselves. SUB our YouTube channel & Discord while making sure to follow us on social media @pallazzopodcast and email us at pallazzopodcast@gmail.com2026 Pallazzo Podcast Invitational 50 Round Draft & Hold:https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/PALLAZZOPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/pallazzopodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/M7Aec62HAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The nickname show comes up with a good one for Durbin
Bradfo from Red Sox spring training in sunny Florida
Will the Patriots be spenders this offseason? // Another Tom Brady Controversy? // Jeremy Swayman's comments on President Trump's joke // Can this year's Red Sox offense be better than last? // Audacy Sports/WEEI Red Sox Insider Rob Bradford joins the show // 2nd half expectations for the Boston Bruins // On the Clock: Fixing Tanking in the NBA // WEEI Celtics Insider Justin Turpin Joins the Show joins the show // Keefer Madness // Revisiting Mike Vrabel's comments on offseason spending // Grab Bag // Clip Du Jour/Crossover with WEEI Afternoons //
Can this year's Red Sox offense be better than last? // Audacy Sports/WEEI Red Sox Insider Rob Bradford joins the show // 2nd half expectations for the Boston Bruins //
The Boston Red Sox 2026 Grapefruit League campaign is underway, and the infield remains a mystery. Joey Copponi and Scott Neville discuss the ongoing defensive shuffling, and predict what the Opening Day infield will look like. All that, and much more!
First Red Sox roster predictions early in spring training
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show reacting to an Instagram post of Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers together and if it was a shot at the Red Sox. (16:57) The callers give their thoughts on the Red Sox. (25:54) Reacting to what Mike Vrabel had to say to the media today at the NFL Scouting Combine. (32:50) More caller reaction to all that the guys have talked about on the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00) The guys open the show discussing the idea of cats & dogs living together. Also, Fred doesn't wanna be around anymore… when it comes to living in the northeast during the winter time.(19:24.454)(34:06.824) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Is Team USA celebrating a little TOO MUCH??? The Red Sox go all-in early on ABS challenges. The Boston Celtics overcame a slow start and earned a lopsided victory over the Phoenix Suns, 97-81. Eliot Wolf spoke to the media as the NFL Combine ramps up.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.
The News includes the latest on the Nancy Guthrie case, Connor Hellebuyck receiving the medal of honor at the State of the Union address, and robot vacuums with cameras in peoples homes. And can you rely on pitching to make it deep in the MLB?
HR 1 - What are some reasonable expectations for the Red Sox? Wilyer Abreu joins HR 2 - Jason Varitek says the expectations is to win the World Series HR 3 - People are slamming the USA Men's Hockey team HR 4 - Sam Kennedy calls in & Rob Bradfo weighs in
The crew kicks off the show going around and sharing what their expectations are for the Red Sox this season. The Leads include the impact of Alex Bregman's absence and the USA men's hockey team receiving backlash for attending the State of Union address. Wilyer Abreu joins the show and explains that Boston sports expectations are high and how he's feel health wise.
After the offseason that the Red Sox just had, what are some reasonable expectations the Red Sox should be held accountable for coming into this season?
The Leads include questioning if Trent Williams is a guy the Patriots should be interested in, wondering how much of a toll Alex Bregman's absence will leave, bringing up how much pressure Alex Cora is under this season, and questioning why people are slamming the USA Men's Hockey team for being at the State of the Union address.
Jason Varitek sits down with the crew to discuss the energy of the Red Sox and how they all want to improve. He praises what Alex Bregman did for the team and also mentions his expectations for the team this year.
Sam Kennedy calls into the show and touches on Bregman's decision and who can step up in his absence. He mentions that this team is well built but there is still a long road ahead
Rob Bradford sits down with the crew and weighs in on rule changes that have happened and some that could potentially be in discussion. He then goes to say that Pete Alonso was the guy to focus on during the offseason.
Sam Kennedy calls into the show and mentions who will step up will Bregman's absence and says that this team still has a long road ahead. Rob Bradford sits down with the crew and weighs in on rules changes and says Pete Alonso was the guy this offseason. And Deadweight is all about the slander on USA Men's Hockey
Jason Varitek joins the crew to discuss the energy of the current Red Sox, the importance of Alex Bregman while he was here, and claiming that his expectations are to win the world series. They said it includes Eliot Wolf answering if he's satisfied with Drake Maye and Reggie Miller saying that the Celtics are the scariest team in the East with or without Jayson Tatum
Konnor Griffin, the 19-year-old shortstop in the Pirates' organization, hit two home runs in a spring game vs. the Red Sox. Pretty good, right? There's more: Both left the stadium entirely. Details on that, plus other prospects making spring noise. 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 Red Sox' Spring Training loss and the performance of Ranger Suarez
WEEI Red Sox insider Rob Braford joins, is all about the WBC
Topics discussed: Patriots EVP Eliot Wolf addresses Campbell, Mayo + more in pre-combine chat // Evaluating Eliot Wolf's role in a crowded Patriots front office entering 2026 // Recapping Winter Storm Hernando + the frustrations that came with a generational blizzard // Can the NHL capitalize on the momentum created by the 2026 Olympic hockey tournament? // LeBron James gives a surprising endorsement of Jaylen Brown for NBA MVP // Grading the 2025 performances of the Patriots defensive linemen + edge rushers // Ted Johnson on what prospective NFL draftees will deal with during the NFL Scouting Combine // Will Marcelo Mayer be included on the Red Sox Opening Day roster in 2026? // Which jobs on the 2026 Red Sox are still up for grabs as spring training progresses? // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!
Is Konnor Griffin going to be on the Major League roster? Griffin mashed two home runs against the Red Sox in spring training. The Penguins placed Sidney Crosby on injured reserve with a lower body injury and is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks. The NHL trade deadline is March 6th and Joe thinks the Pens may stand pat.
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(0:00) The final hour of the show opens with more thoughts on what Eliot Wolf had to say to the media today at the NFL Combine. (4:41) Resetting thoughts on what Alex Cora has had to say about Marcelo Mayer competing for a position in the lineup this spring. (16:41) Final thoughts and the Email of the Day. Plus, 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 final hour of the show opens with more thoughts on what Eliot Wolf had to say to the media today at the NFL Combine. (4:41) Resetting thoughts on what Alex Cora has had to say about Marcelo Mayer competing for a position in the lineup this spring. (16:41) Final thoughts and the Email of the Day. Plus, 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) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the second hour of the show discussing what the Red Sox opening day lineup could look like. (12:35) Are the Red Sox making Marcelo Mayer earn his spot over Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the opening day lineup? (25:10) Why is it that Connor McDavid continues to come up short in Championships?(37:25) The callers weigh in on Connor McDavid and his performance in the Olympics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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