Podcast appearances and mentions of Sam Kennedy

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly about his experience at the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta. Then, they speak with Sam Kennedy about his “bold decision making” as President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox. Kennedy tells the hosts how he handles tough decisions like trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, why buying Liverpool FC is proof that “there's really no bad ideas,” and why he decided to invest in the PGA Tour. You can also watch this interview on the Bloomberg Podcasts YouTube page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) Zolak, McKone & Paul Perillo begin today's show by discussing where the Red Sox stand right now; Keep rolling against bad teams. (10:24) The guys touch on Chirs Cotillo saying a decision on the outfield roster is coming soon; Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreau likely to be the odd man out. (23:29) The guys talk about Sam Kennedy and the Red Sox approach at the deadline; What would it take to get Paul Skenes in Boston? (34:55) Zolak & McKone finish off the hour discussing the Robot umps coming to the All-Star Game this year.; ABS system will let players challenge calls.

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Sam Kennedy joins The Greg Hill Show to discuss the team's approach to the trade deadline. Has this team done enough to warrant buying? Who might they trade if they decide to sell? Why does this team struggle so much with fundamentals?

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Sam Kennedy joins The Greg Hill Show to discuss the team's approach to the trade deadline. Has this team done enough to warrant buying? Who might they trade if they decide to sell? Why does this team struggle so much with fundamentals?

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Sam Kennedy joins The Greg Hill Show to discuss the team's approach to the trade deadline. Has this team done enough to warrant buying? Who might they trade if they decide to sell? Why does this team struggle so much with fundamentals?

(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

Sam Kennedy talks trade deadline approach on the Front Office Report

Sam Kennedy talks trade deadline approach on the Front Office Report // Hill Notes takes on the corporate lawyers and Jackson's road show ban // We lost Wiggy as he fell in love with lake life! Happy 4th New Hampshire!!! //

HR1 - KJ Carson is filling in for Christian Arcand on the Eve of July 4th. In the first hour of today's show KJ discusses Sam Kennedy's appearance on The Greg Hill Show this morning where he once again said the team expects to be buyers. But KJ isn't buying it! He explains why he doesn't see how the Sox can buy at the deadline if the team continues to be underwater.

(0:00) Michael Holley and Alex Barth - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin Hour #3 harping on the Red Sox losing the final game of the series to the Reds (8-4) in sloppy fashion. (11:28) Holley and Barth break down comments made by Red Sox President, Sam Kennedy. Kennedy's comments contradict statements made by Breslow post-Devers trade. The duo analyze the Red Sox' current state of affairs. (24:59) Holley and Barth continue with their talk on the Red Sox and go to the phone lines. Are the Red Sox grooming the prospects properly? Barth takes issue with the Sox' approach to each individual prospect and their respective call-ups. (32:57) New England Revolution Head Coach Caleb Porter Joins The Show

It's hard to feel good about the Red Sox even after they won a series against the Reds. Sam Kennedy needs to stop talking. Jon Lyons gives his thoughts on the Bruins' offseason.

Mego and Lyons break down yesterday's Red Sox vs. Reds doubleheader. Although the Sox won the series, it is difficult to overlook the team continuing to struggle with the fundamentals. Sam Kennedy seems to think the team can still contend this season, but should the team buy or sell at the trade deadline?

(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

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

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray begin the fourth hour reacting to Sam Kennedy’s comments on the Red Sox’s success this century, plus caller reactions on all the guys have talked about. (13:04) More caller reactions from today’s conversations. (20:40) The guys answer more calls about the Red Sox. Plus, the Email of the Day! (34:04) The Final Word!

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray kick off the show with their thoughts on the state of the Red Sox moving forward from the Rafael Devers trade. (14:32) Reaction to Sam Kennedy’s comments about the Red Sox from last night’s press conference. Plus, caller reactions about the team. (25:11) Discussion about the rumored problems Rafael Devers caused within the Red Sox organization. (38:06) Caller reactions about the Red Sox and Rafael Devers trade.

(00:00) The guys open the show talking about the Costco Guys, Starbucks’ overpriced drinks, and more! (21:10) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Craig Breslow and Sam Kennedy take questions from the media in a zoom call for the first time since trading Rafael Devers to the Giants. Roman Anthony hits his first home run in the major leagues and Lucas Giolito strikes out 10 over 6 shutout innings as the Red Sox beat the Mariners for their 6th win in a row. 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!

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by reacting to the press conference about the Devers trade by Kennedy and Breslow. (12:34) The guys discuss what happened on the inside that led to the Devers trade. (26:00) The guys continue to talk about the Devers trade. (36:39) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour debating on whether they think Breslow and Kennedy are good communicators.

What went on in the Kennedy-Breslow press conference on Zoom? It was the wild wild west out there. Boston's hottest club is the Sam Kennedy press conference on Zoom. It has angry old beat writers, IP addresses, unmuted conversation and images of JetBlue Park. Don't forget the useless questions! Are Breslow and Kennedy on the same page? No one knows. Is Kennedy the Guy Fieri of baseball? A lot of new fresh flavors! It is important that the Giants were able to eat the entire contract. Was that the main reason for the trade? Why did Breslow say that the contract was not a factor... lies. Why did the Red Sox return suck? It would have been better if the Sox ate some of the contract. Breslow got called a stiff. Inside the Joon Lee article which was mostly pro Devers. Was this a Red Sox hit piece? Jones bets all the stories about Devers are true.

What went on in the Kennedy-Breslow press conference on Zoom? It was the wild wild west out there. Boston's hottest club is the Sam Kennedy press conference on Zoom. It has angry old beat writers, IP addresses, unmuted conversation and images of JetBlue Park. Don't forget the useless questions! Are Breslow and Kennedy on the same page? No one knows. Is Kennedy the Guy Fieri of baseball? A lot of new fresh flavors!

(0:00) Mazz kicks off The Baseball Hour with thoughts on the Red Sox’s press conference last night and Rafael Devers’ comments from today’s introductory press conference in San Francisco. (14:06) Reaction to Sam Kennedy’s comments about the Red Sox’s success over the last 25 years and caller reactions about the Devers trade. (26:10) Comments on how Red Sox players reacted to Rafael Devers being traded. Plus, Trivia Tuesday! (38:11) Final thoughts and calls ahead of the Red Sox vs Mariners game tonight.

The Rafael Devers era in Boston is officially over, and the Red Sox front office is finally speaking out. In this episode, we break down the press conference featuring Craig Breslow and Sam Kennedy as they address the blockbuster trade that sent Devers to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, and top prospects James Tibbs III and Jose Bello. Alex Cora weighs in on the future of the club, and NESN's Jahmai Webster sits down with Breslow to talk about the direction the team is heading. Red Sox players including Garrett Crochet, Trevor Story, Walker Buehler, and Jarren Duran also react to the stunning deal. We wrap with a debate on whether the team's current win streak and Wild Card positioning are truly sustainable.   All that and more on this week's episode of 310 To Left presented by your New England Ford Dealers, hosted by Adam Pellerin and Kasey Hudson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Breslow and Sam Kennedy are avoiding the media by holding a Zoom call at 8:00pm to address the Rafael Devers trade. How much will the team try to slander Devers?

Why are Craig Breslow and Sam Kennedy holding a Zoom call to address the Devers trade so late? Did Theo Epstein have any say in the trade? More callers react to the deal.

The Red Sox trading Devers is a terrible look. Why are Sam Kennedy and Craig Breslow addressing the media so late? Fitzy ranks the top five most painful Boston sports trades.

During the second hour of Mego and Scheim they discuss the Red Sox and the Patriots. First, they get into comments from Sam Kennedy and Breslow which contradicted each other. Next, they revisit Bradfo saying that the Sox may send down Roman Anthony when Abreu comes back. Finally, some Patriots talk.

Greg says there's definitely a rift between Sam Kennedy and Craig Breslow

Greg says there's definitely a rift between Sam Kennedy and Craig Breslow // Determining what would be a successful season for Mike Vrabel // The News With Courtney: Lots of issues in the air and at airports //

Live from The Beachcomber in Wellfleet for Road Show #5! // Scheim says Jamie Drysdale should have won the NHL MVP // Coco claps back at a reporter who had a problem with Lia Anthony interview //15 Greg says there's definitely a rift between Sam Kennedy and Craig Breslow // Determining what would be a successful season for Mike Vrabel // The News With Courtney: Lots of issues in the air and at airports // Wiggy thinks the lone plane crash survivor is fraudulent // Fact or fraudulence about the Cape with Wiggy and the people of the Cape // Talking clamming with a real clam fisherman! // Courtney says Devers is getting special treatment // Hill Notes: Cape Cod edition // Thank you Cape Cod, you have our hearts! //

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by reacting to the Red Sox taking the series vs. the Rays and Marcelo Mayer homering twice in the game. (11:38) The guys discuss Sam Kennedy’s comments on Rafael Devers. (23:26) The guys touch on the claims that Hunter Dobbins made about his father; Says he’s not worried about the NY Post disproving his story. (33:44) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour talking about the Pacers win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals with huge help off the bench.

Will Devers play the field this season? He has been taking grounders! Why would he play a new position if he won't play his old position? Kennedy said he is going to play the field! We are not going to give this up. We are not pulling this out of the sky. Abraham Toro is a beast. The GOAT. Toro is way better than Dom Smith was. He is a vibes guy. You can't cut the vibes guy. What is the ideal Red Sox lineup? Will Toro ever stop being the GOAT?

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Why are the Red Sox underachieving this season? How much blame does Alex Cora deserve? Cora makes his weekly appearance on WEEI Afternoons. Sam Kennedy joins The Greg Hill Show. Plus, reacting to Liam Hendriks sharing the death threats he has received.

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Why are the Red Sox underachieving this season? How much blame does Alex Cora deserve? Cora makes his weekly appearance on WEEI Afternoons. Sam Kennedy joins The Greg Hill Show. Plus, reacting to Liam Hendriks sharing the death threats he has received.

The best Red Sox conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Why are the Red Sox underachieving this season? How much blame does Alex Cora deserve? Cora makes his weekly appearance on WEEI Afternoons. Sam Kennedy joins The Greg Hill Show. Plus, reacting to Liam Hendriks sharing the death threats he has received.

Sam Kennedy joins, claims the Red Sox feel a sense of urgency to get better // Jackson guy and Coco's "friend" Trevor lead the way on Hill Notes // See you in Bourne for Road Show #2, stay dry! //

Getaway day as we head to the Cape, directly into the storm! // Wiggy thinks the tush push gives the offense an unfair advantage // Curtis thinks Jaylen Brown wants out of Boston and will get his wish // Wiggy thinks the Celtics will explore Jaylen Brown trade opportunities // Questioning Cora's decision to yank Crochet after only 85 pitches // The News With Courtney: We're about to get smashed by a nor'easter // Curtis says teachers getting inappropriate with students is a massive issue // Scheim stinks at golf but Greg says he's a fantastic producer // Greg complains about the cold during his old man walk yesterday // Sam Kennedy joins, claims the Red Sox feel a sense of urgency to get better // Jackson guy and Coco's "friend" Trevor lead the way on Hill Notes // See you in Bourne for Road Show #2, stay dry! //

Sam Kennedy joins, claims the Red Sox feel a sense of urgency to get better

(0:00) Joe Murray leads off Friday night's show with the breaking Red Sox news that John Henry and Sam Kennedy flew out to meet with Alex Cora and Rafael Devers to talk about his comments. (13:10) Chris Smith from MassLive joins the show to talk all things Red Sox and what's going on with Rafael Devers and John Henry. (28:30) Devers and John Henry talk continues with calls coming in.

The best conversations about the Red Sox this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Sam Kennedy joins The Greg Hill Show to talk about Lucas Giolito's pending return and when we might see top prospect Roman Anthony called up. Rob Bradford makes his weekly appearance on Jones & Keefe, Alex Cora joins WEEI Afternoons, and Derek Lowe makes a surprise visit to The Greg Hill Show.

The best conversations about the Red Sox this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Sam Kennedy joins The Greg Hill Show to talk about Lucas Giolito's pending return and when we might see top prospect Roman Anthony called up. Rob Bradford makes his weekly appearance on Jones & Keefe, Alex Cora joins WEEI Afternoons, and Derek Lowe makes a surprise visit to The Greg Hill Show.

The best conversations about the Red Sox this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Sam Kennedy joins The Greg Hill Show to talk about Lucas Giolito's pending return and when we might see top prospect Roman Anthony called up. Rob Bradford makes his weekly appearance on Jones & Keefe, Alex Cora joins WEEI Afternoons, and Derek Lowe makes a surprise visit to The Greg Hill Show.

Sam Kennedy joins, talks Crochet being the ace, Giolito's return

Sam Kennedy joins, talks Crochet being the ace, Giolito's return // A new Jackson guy emerges in Hill Notes // Wiggy is so excited for the draft, he wants the Pats to pick Tyler Warren //

WELCOME BACK! I am so excited about this episode! This is one that you might want to watch and listen to! I was lucky enough to go to H2K and record this episode in person :) Mary Peters and Sam Kennedy have an amazing gym in H2K Fitness and if you are ANYWHERE near Frisco, Texas you should absolutely check them out! https://h2kfitness.com/ for a free 3 class pass! 

(0:00) Mazz opens up the baseball hour with his thoughts on Alex Cora and how much blame he has for the Red Sox rough start. (14:27) Reaction to Sam Kennedy's comments. Mazz answers what would happen if this continues for the Red Sox going forward in the season. Callers weigh in.

    How often do you get to hear from someone who's 102 years old, sharp as a tack, and still living life with passion and purpose? In this episode of Growing Older with Gusto, host Gail Zugerman sits down with Dr. Robert Farber, a retired neonatologist pediatrician from Toronto, Canada. Dr. Farber shares his secrets to a long, fulfilling life—filled with family, friendships, and a love for sports (and yes, he still plays a mean game of Bridge!). He reflects on decades of medical practice, the joys of watching his grandchildren thrive, and his thoughts on the ever-changing world. Tune in for a heartwarming and inspiring conversation with Dr. Farber—proof that growing older with gusto is all about living with love, laughter, and resilience! --- Watch the episode here     Listen to the podcast here     Thriving At 102: Dr. Robert Farber's Secrets To A Fulfilling Life How To Grow Older With Gusto I'm so excited because we have a very special guest on the show coming to us from Toronto, Canada. His name is Dr. Robert Farber. It's a pleasure to welcome you to the show. He has so many things to talk about. Most importantly, as most of you readers know, we love to talk to people who are growing older in a positive productive way. Dr. Farber is an incredible example of somebody who was now 102 and sharp as a tack and interesting. I'm going to stop talking because we got to talk to talk to Dr. Farber about all his secrets on how he got to where he is. Welcome to the show, Dr. Farber. How are you doing? How are things in Toronto? A little cool but bright. We're terribly worried about Trump. That could be a whole another episode. Tell me a little bit about what you like to do when you were growing up. What was like some of your favorite activities. I'm a very big sports fan. I'm still a big sports fan now. I loved fishing. My elder son and I went all over Canada in Northwest Territory and caught some big fish. What kind of fish? Is it Pike or salmon? What were you catching?         We're catching mostly Pickerel. You call them Walleye. Big eye. What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? I got a recording from the Minister of Fisheries in Manitoba. It was a 48 inches Pike. It's an action release. You caught it and then you let it go. One of the reasons that you were recommended to me to be on the show is, we love talking to people like you who are navigating through life in a way that is inspirational. I wanted to ask you, what would you tell someone who's at midline about what they should be doing and enabling them to grow older without being afraid of being older? Is any advice you would give to them? What will I advise them? What did you do to reach your state? Sit back and relax. You can't do anything about faith. What did you do to stay vital throughout your life? You said you like sports. Were you actively involved in a particular sport? I'm 6 foot one and a half, so I played a little bit of college of basketball. I grew up in a small town in Canada in Brantford, Ontario. I could skate beautifully. As a matter of fact, one of my closest friends Sam Kennedy eventually became a Detroit Red Wings Star. This is hockey. You played hockey? I could play hockey. Did you any other physical activities at midlife that you enjoyed? Physical activity? Making love to my wife. You don't need anything to maintain a friendship. It just exists. How long are you married? 65 years. Dr. Farber's Career As A Pediatrician Congratulations. That's quite a milestone. I know you're a physician. What medicine did you practice? I was a pediatrician. A child's specialist. Did you specialize in sleeping disorders with kids or anything special? Yes, neonatal work, newborns. Worked with sick kids a little over for 35-40 years. What is giving you the greatest strengths as you've moved through your life aside from being a doctor? My family. Family As His Greatest Strength And Joy Tell me a little bit about your family.

Sox President Sam Kennedy joins, celebrates the glory of the home opener

The best conversations about the Red Sox this week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Reacting to Boston's Opening Day win over the Rangers. Plus, expectations and predictions for the 2025 season. Hear from Sam Kennedy, Alex Cora and Opening Day hero Wilyer Abreu.

Red Sox President Sam Kennedy joins, talks renewed interest in team