Podcast appearances and mentions of Shane Victorino

We'll have a new pod later this week wrapping up another brilliant moment in British baseball history.In the meantime, we've brought together all the conversations we had this weekend into a single pod. These were peppered across the weekend, but we wanted as many of you as possible to hear them all - plus a couple of others we didn't include - as they offer brilliant reflections on the meaning of these series from across the baseball world. As a European fan, it's a heartening listen - and we proved them all right!You'll hear from Sean Manaea, Whit Merrifield, Dave Dombrowski, Tony Clark, Felix White, Doug Glanville and Shane Victorino.And from us all again very soon.

Something different today - an all-star interviewee line-up as Doug Glanville, Felix White, Tony Clark, Dave Dombrowski and Shane Victorino share their reflections of the London Series and its future.

Should Elly De La Cruz no longer be a switch hitter? The splits are mind-boggling. Danny Vietti details 10 switch hitters who have glaring differences in their platoon split statistics, including All-Star players like Ozzie Albies and Ian Happ. Plus, remember when Shane Victorino stopped switch hitting midseason and still won a World Series? (2:01) Shane Victorino stopped switch hitting midseason ... (6:46) Elly De La Cruz is a TERRIBLE right-handed hitter ... (11:01) Why does Ozzie Albies ever bat lefty? ... (18:03) All-Star Cubs outfielder with insane splits ... (23:17) If Patrick Bailey ever figures this part out ... (27:59) Two Cardinals players have splits issues ... (34:25) Elly De La Cuz's GLARING NUMBERS

Jack and Ike are joined by Phillies great Shane Victorino live from the New Era team store at Citizens Bank Park

Jack and Ike are joined live by Phillies great Shane Victorino at the release of the new city connect jerseys at Citizen's Bank Park

Hour 3: Jack and Ike are joined live by Larry Anderson and Shane Victorino, plus talk about the Phillies upcoming series in Washingto

Mike Missanelli previews the Phillies' 2024 season with thoughts on the roster and its possible offensive firepower. Former Philly outfielder Shane Victorino also joins the show to offer his memories of Opening Day.

Live From Clearwater for Spring TrainingOn this episode:News (00:00:00)Entertainment Report (00:13:26)Larry Bowa Stops By (00:47:17)Bizarre Files (01:05:57) Whit Merrifield Stops By (01:16:49)Brandon Marsh, JSI, & Shane Victorino (01:42:45)Bizarre Files (02:31:38)Hollywood Trash & Music News (02:40:20)Wrap Up (02:49:05) 

It's the Good Ole Days in Philly Sports (0:00-13:58) Andrew opens up the show talking about how hard it is to enjoy sports as they happen, but it shouldn't be that way. How hard is it to be a sports fan in Philadelphia?   (14:05-29:50) Are you enjoying Philly sports right now? Do the high expectations take away from enjoying the seasons? Andrew poses those questions for the show today regarding all of the Philly sports teams. (29:53-51:21) Ray Dunne opens the vault! Today is Sixer Robert Covington's birthday, we relive Cliff Lee's return to the Philadelphia Phillies games and some Shane Victorino moments to celebrate the day he was selected by the team. (51:29-1:13:08) The NFL is thinking of changing the controversial touchback rule. Callers give their opinions on what it should be instead or if they want to keep the same. Plus, some Holiday hot-takes. (1:13:11-1:45:40) The Holiday wheel is spun for the first Middays winner! Calls continue and It's the start of Eagles hour! Andrew plays his interview he had with Daniel Orlovsky yesterday after the show over the air for the first time, as they talk about the current state of the Eagles and some of their troubles to get his opinion. (1:45:47-2:07:11) Nick Sirianni holds his press conference. (2:07:14-2:18:53)Andrew and Ray react to the press conference and play some relevant clips from Dan Orlovsky relating to some of Nick Sirianni's answers to questions he received. (2:19:01-2:45:55) Andrew and Ray wrap up the show talking about the Eagles issues and how they can be fixed and taking phone calls to talk about all the Philly sports.

 Andrew opens up the show talking about how hard it is to enjoy sports as they happen, but it shouldn't be that way. How hard is it to be a sports fan in Philadelphia?  Ray Dunne opens the vault! Today is Sixer Robert Covington's birthday, we relive Cliff Lee's return to the Philadelphia Phillies games and some Shane Victorino moments to celebrate the day he was selected by the team. Andrew plays his interview he had with Daniel Orlovsky yesterday after the show over the air for the first time, as they talk about the current state of the Eagles and some of their troubles to get his opinion.

2013 World Series champion Shane Victorino joins Joe & Will in the booth.

Pre-gaming for the Birds' clash against the hated Cowboys almost takes a back seat to the celebration of the Phillies advancing to the NLCS, as Fightins' legend Shane Victorino makes a guest appearance. A rather unusual Cowboys fan is brought in for questioning.

Former Phillies centerfielder Shane Victorino joins the guys at the ball park to discuss the playoff runs of the past and his impressions of the current team. 

The Phillies come home having split two in Atlanta. Mike looks at those games and if they have a chance to close it out. Former Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino joins the show to talk about their run. 

World Series Champions Shane Victorino and Kevin Millar admitted who their toughest pitchers to face were, updated us on their golf games, & shared some fun stories from their careers!

(0:25) Reactions to the final round of The Open ChampionshipInterview (Will, Doug & Shane)(5:59) Start of interview with Shane Victorino(6:39) State of Shane's golf game(8:35) Shane's start in golf(11:18) On watching how pro golfers play(13:46) Are pitchers better golfers than hitters?(15:16) On adjusting back to normal life post-retirement(16:12) Finding himself after his playing career ended(17:46) Reflecting on his time in Philadelphia(19:14) His "I made it" moment in MLB(20:02) His 'welcome to golf' moment(21:39) Rap foursome: Snoop Dogg, Tupac, DJ Khaled, Jay-Z

On Episode 525 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis from The Good Phight, Liz Roscher of Yahoo! Sports and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh try to wade through the vast desert of baseball news to discuss Phillies trade candidates, the amount of money with which they have to play this winter, as well as our favorite Shane Victorino moments/stories. Subscribe, rate 5 stars and review the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eighty First Episode of The Schmozone Podcast with cohosts Dave Schmulenson (aka The Schmo) and Helen Yee. 4X Gold Glover Winner, 2X MLB All Star and 2X World Series Winner Shane Victorino joins The Schmozone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Bartolo 'Big Sexy' Colon to George Herman "Babe" Ruth to Justin Bour AKA the "Bourtobello Crushroom," baseball has always been full of fun, creative nicknames. In this episode of the ABP Podcast, the fellas discuss their favorite ones of all-time by picking a Starting Rotation of their 5 favorite nicknames.We also begin the episode with a new segment called "Things that are better than the Mets lineup when Jacob deGrom pitches" that you will want to hear! Give it a listen, fellas!Follow @averagebaseballplayers on InstagramMusic again provided by ACADEMYACADEMY - Panoramic 

It's Luis Castillo Week on Continued Success! Back in 2011, the Phillies signed the bad second baseman to a magical nine-day minor league deal that saw him discussed in great detail before leaving the team forever. Also, isn't it incredible that Shane Victorino didn't collide with more teammates during his career? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is only one Shane Victorino. Funny, friendly, and a concerned member of the community. Shane talks about his days in Philly and helping the team win the 2008 WS.

Two-time World Series champion Shane Victorino joins the show to talk with Cory about all things golf, baseball, life, and fitness. Shane has a uniquely positive outlook on life and takes Cory through some of his most memorable moments on the baseball diamond and how he’s playing a ton of golf in his retired life.  

Corey Seidman and Jim Salisbury discuss:(0:32) — Deals like J.T. Realmuto always take a little bit longer.(8:12) — Phillies' updated payroll numbers after J.T. Realmuto's huge deal.(9:06) — Didi Gregorius ponders options as shortstop market heats up.(18:02) — No new Hall of Fame electees.(23:48) — Billy Wagner's appearance on the pod.

Going through some of the best Rule 5 Draft choices who went unprotected ahead of this week's deadline to add prospects to the 40-Man roster. Aram goes over some high floor options like Paul Campbell of the Rays and high ceiling choices like Kevin Smith of the Blue-Jays as well as many prospects in between! Could the next Johan Santana, Jose Bautista or Shane Victorino be in this year's draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode begins with a look at recent Houston Astro roster moves as the Rule 5 draft approaches. Houston added five top prospects to the team's 40-man roster -- Eric and Craig critique those players to see if any might help the club in 2021. Following that, what do Johann Santana, Marwin Gonzalez and Shane Victorino have in common? All were Rule 5 draft selections - Eric and Craig look at their careers and lament what might have been if only the Astros had protected Santana all those years ago. Next, Robinson Cano has failed another MLB drug test - this one brings a 162-game suspension, a $24 million loss in guaranteed money plus possibly Hall of Fame induction. Wow! This chapter wraps with Eric and Craig asking whether Brian Bolsinger can prove damages at all?Two weeks ago, Eric mentioned in our "Dances With Wolves" segment that he had never seen "The Outlaw Josey Wales." Well, we cured that recently and in Chapter 2, Eric tells us what he thinks about it.In Chapter 3, the college sports scene is a train wreck with games cancelled left and right in football and basketball. Getting two teams in one place to play sometimes looks more like a game of Whack-A-Mole than anything else -- there's a game, not it's not. You get the picture. 

Going through some of the best Rule 5 Draft choices who went unprotected ahead of this week's deadline to add prospects to the 40-Man roster. Aram goes over some high floor options like Paul Campbell of the Rays and high ceiling choices like Kevin Smith of the Blue-Jays as well as many prospects in between! Could the next Johan Santana, Jose Bautista or Shane Victorino be in this year's draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct. 29 - Maui's Let's Talk Sports duo of Kanoa Leahey and Jordan Helle host ESPN Honolulu AM on this Thursday morning. The Sentry Tournament of Championship Executive Director, Alex Urban, talks about the news regarding limited spectators at next January's event on Maui, who's qualified, the events that are left to qualify and his fandom of being a Clemson alum and the kinship between golf fans and college football fans. Joe Schaad, Miami Dolphins journalist for the Palm Beach Post discusses all things Tua and the feelings around South Beach ahead of Sunday's game against the LA Rams. -2x World Series champion Shane Victorino voices his thoughts on Tampa Bay pulling Blake Snell in Game 6 of the World Series, coaching his son's youth baseball team and his Foundation's golf tournament coming up next month. KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello gives his reaction to Colin Cowherd's statements in regards to Tua Tagovailoa, looks ahead to Tua's first start, the #HawaiiFB game at Wyoming and news regarding Bellator 250. Buy or Sell also returns and a lot of talk regarding Sunday's much anticipated NFL game between the Rams and the Dolphins.

We were joined this week to start the show by MLB.com Todd Zolecki to talk some baseball and his new book "Doc: The Roy Halladay story". Then Shane Victorino remembered his teammate with some stories and finally Charlie O'Connor of the Athletic talked the NHL plan for its return and how it impacts the Flyers.

Kevin Frandsen chats with the Flyin' Hawaiian. Shane talks about the leadership mentality of the Phillies from 2006 moving on....and of course they play Waffle or Not.

Kevin chats with the Flyin' Hawaiian. Shane talks about the leadership mentality of the Phillies from 2006 moving on....and of course they play Waffle or Not

Kevin chats with the Flyin' Hawaiian. Shane talks about the leadership mentality of the Phillies from 2006 moving on....and of course they play Waffle or Not

On this edition of Working The Beat, two-time World Series champion Shane Victorino joins us to talk about the 2000's era Phillies, winning the 2008 World Series, his connection with Philadelphia, what retired life is like and what he sees for baseball in 2020 after the Coronavirus pandemic.

Shane Victorino joins Jim Salisbury to discuss:0:46 - The Victorino family is staying positive during these trying times.5:28 - Wild to see the entire sports world at a standstill.7:56 - Hopes the current Phillies can enjoy similar memories as the teams he played for share.10:16 - Rule 5 Draft is one of the best things to ever happen to him.16:28 - His relationship with Charlie Manuel.19:20 - Playing football in high school and his relationship with Troy Polamalu.24:11 - Why it was so important to retire a Phillie.

Shane Victorino joins Buster to talk about how scouts spotted him in Hawaii, learning to switch-hit when he was 20, why Chase Utley was the toughest guy he ever played with, how Charlie Manuel hides behind his West Virginia accent and his grand slam off CC Sabathia in the 2008 NLDS. Later, Hembo hops on to discuss Noah Syndergaard's injury and to debrief on the Victorino interview as a Phillies fan (31:26).

0:00-8:00: Kate comes in hot with a Shane Victorino take? August is tough when your team isn’t good. After talking about other teams’ minor league systems for no reason at all, we get into the actual reasons that we record this podcast, which is for Matthew to declare himself the Sue Bird of Mariner podcast hosts. 8:05-26:20: The M's won a home series against the Blue Jays! This is a cause for celebration, but like lots of Mariner success, it comes with a caveat, as we realize that beating the Blue Jays hurts the Mariners’ tanking efforts. Praise for Matt Magill and the Mariners’ bizarre alchemy this season, which does not include plucking sons and brothers of other famous baseball players. 26:25-41:10: PROSPECT TIME! Julio Rodriguez is taking a flamethrower to the Cal League, and he was not born the last time Seattle made the playoffs. JULIOOOOO and Jarred will also be in the Arizona Fall League this October, which Kate encourages you to attend. With the season winding down and various prospects set to graduate, we project where the Mariners’ big-ticket trio will end up on year-end lists. 41:15-45:00: A brief rant about the bungled Players’ Weekend jerseys. 45:10-55:40: New York Guy is back, baby! He starts by bragging about a correct prediction on the last podcast. New York Guy’s wife is expecting a child, which leads her husband to explain the story of his birth. Kate stokes the flames a bit by asking New York Guy about the Yankees’ inactivity at the trade deadline. 55:45-1:05:00: A comprehensive breakdown of the Mariners’ offseason trades with the New York teams. There is also a theory about James Paxton and air conditioning juice? New York Guy ends by explaining the Aaron Boone Effect that has taken over New York.  Music: “Kids Turned out Fine” by A$AP Rocky // “Glad Tidings” by Van Morrison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 66 of Continued Success, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh ask whether Phils fans are underselling how much blame Matt Klentak deserves for the Phillies' struggles. Would Gabe Kapler be a better manager with a different front office? The Phils all had swing flu in the 2009 World Series? WHAT? And traveling back to 2009, Shane Victorino was ejected for raising his arms in center field, Harry Kalas was elected to the Wall of Fame, and Mo'ne Davis ruled the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Ryan and Brian discuss tertiary Muppets, how to make soup, and get a phone call from a runaway groom. Also we may have cut it out of the show, but we were reminded about when Shane Victorino hacked our blog. The Fill Me In wiki Learned League: 21st Century Indie Music Follow Matt Gritzmacher on Twitter P&A Magazine The New York Times puzzles, June 24-30 If you enjoy our show (or even if you don't), consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. This will help new listeners find our show, and you'll be inducted into the Quintuple Decker Turkey Club. Drop us a note or a Tweet or a postcard or a phone call — we'd love to hear from you. Helpful links: Apple Podcasts link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fill-me-in/id1364379980 Google Play link:https://player.fm/series/fill-me-in-2151002 RSS feed: http://bemoresmarter.libsyn.com/rss Contact us: Email / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Google Voice

INTRO (0:00 - 1:45) FAMILY LEGACY (1:46 - 5:29) - Jaime Jarrín - Jorge Jarrín - different path - baseball passion SULLY AND STEFAN AT ELAC (5:30 - 10:47) - Coach Hines - Calvin - elbow double whammy DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (10:48 - 14:45) - Campo Las Palmas - mosquitos/bad food - Rubby De La Rosa PRO BALL (14:46 - 26:46) - drafted by Dodgers - rookie league - concussion - Yasiel Puig TRADE TO PHILLIES (26:47 - 32:40) - player to be named later in Shane Victorino deal - Jesse's beef with the Flyin' Hawaiian LIFE AFTER MINORS (32:41 - 45:59) - release from Phillies - Ecuadorian national team - scouting for Dodgers/prospect update - working in the booth FUTURE OF 2017 DODGERS (46:00 - 48:50) FAST FOOD FLAVOR + RAPID-FIRE QUESTIONS (48:51) Released: August 28, 2017 Editor: Sully Engels

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On Episode 29 of "Continued Success," hosts Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher reminisce about Games 1 and 2 of the National League Division Series between the Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers. They talk about Cole Hamels, Corey Hart, Brad Lidge, and the insane Brett Myers at bat against CC Sabathia and the clutch grand slam by Shane Victorino that ultimately slayed the Brew Crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special edition of At The Yard, Jim's full interview with Shane Victorino. You saw portions of it in “World Champions: The Story of the ’08 Phillies." Now, you get to listen to it in its entirety. Shane Victorino gives you the most memorable stories from that unbelievable season. He also recalls the biggest moments from that postseason, leading to a World Series championship.

Another edition of Blue Jays Fan Friday sees a bevy of topics flooding into the Locked on Blue Jays studio!Host Ryan Andrews plays traffic cop as a number of fans chime in with their responses! Andrews starts with the fan poll on who the Blue Jays All-Star should be and transitions that into a discussion on when J.A. Happ should be traded. Jasmine, the official cat of the podcast, has her own opinions.The fans also show their support for Ryan Borucki and his efforts with the big league club. Andrews answers a question of whether or not the offense will continue to let Borucki down.In the second half, the Nova Scotian offers final reflections on Jose Bautista's return, including whether or not Bautista can run for mayor, where he stands on the Blue Jays pantheon, and whether he should be able to retire in Toronto on a one-day contract, a la Shane Victorino.Andrews concludes with the news of the signings of Zach Stewart and Brandon Cumpton and what this means for the Blue Jays rotation going forward, specifically Chris Rowley and Taylor Guerrieri.Special thanks to @nmonaco1981, @polesky29, @JasonPGallant, @KJAK16, @Leafs2010, @Kaceyla73 and @Walkwithawok!Follow the host @NeoAC18, as well as the podcast at @LockedOnJays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another edition of Blue Jays Fan Friday sees a bevy of topics flooding into the Locked on Blue Jays studio! Host Ryan Andrews plays traffic cop as a number of fans chime in with their responses! Andrews starts with the fan poll on who the Blue Jays All-Star should be and transitions that into a discussion on when J.A. Happ should be traded. Jasmine, the official cat of the podcast, has her own opinions. The fans also show their support for Ryan Borucki and his efforts with the big league club. Andrews answers a question of whether or not the offense will continue to let Borucki down. In the second half, the Nova Scotian offers final reflections on Jose Bautista's return, including whether or not Bautista can run for mayor, where he stands on the Blue Jays pantheon, and whether he should be able to retire in Toronto on a one-day contract, a la Shane Victorino. Andrews concludes with the news of the signings of Zach Stewart and Brandon Cumpton and what this means for the Blue Jays rotation going forward, specifically Chris Rowley and Taylor Guerrieri. Special thanks to @nmonaco1981, @polesky29, @JasonPGallant, @KJAK16, @Leafs2010, @Kaceyla73 and @Walkwithawok! Follow the host @NeoAC18, as well as the podcast at @LockedOnJays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did it mean to former outfielder Shane Victorino to be inducted into the Hawaii Hall of Fame? What does he miss most about his playing days? Who does he think was the toughest pitcher he ever faced? Get the answers to all these questions and more on the latest edition of the Chatting Cage.

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.  On July 19, 2016, 10 storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York.  Our theme for the evening was Brush with Fame. Sarah Doherty won with her story of when she tried to talk to Shane Victorino at Panera Bread and he wasn't as friendly as she would have liked. Sarah earned a spot in our Grand Slam in November. Next up is Elizabeth Erenberg. Elizabeth grew up in Los Angeles, where it wasn’t unusual to run into celebrities in the grocery store, like in this story she shared with us. Our final story on this month’s podcast comes from 16-year-old Carter Grimm, who told us about the time he traveled to see his favorite comedian…twice. Our podcast is produced with support from The Beer Ace. This episode comes to you with support from this month’s featured brewery partner, Yards Brewing Company.

Today’s episode is brought to you by our sponsors! – Out of the Park Baseball is Ian and Steve’s favorite baseball game and it should be yours, too! OOTP ’17 arrive on March 22 and is available NOW on OOTPDevelopments.com! Use the promo code PHILLIES17 to get 10% off OOTP Baseball ’17! – 100 Greatest Phillies of All Time by Ian Riccaboni – now available on Amazon! The digital copy is now FREE through April 2 thanks to the support of listeners like you! Head over to Amazon and download your digital copy today! All downloads and reviews help more Phillies fans find the 100 Greatest Phillies of All Time! This week, Steve Corino and Ian Riccaboni jump head first into this year’s Spring season! Highlights, lowlights, any surprises? News that you may have missed since our last podcast: Pete Mackanin’s extension, Hellickson being named Opening Day starter, Vince Velasquez making the Opening Day roster as the fifth starter, and the signing of Will Venable. The reserve spots are likely down to Emmanuel Burris, Cedric Hunter, and Venable. Who makes the cut? The opening-day bullpen is rumored to include David Hernandez, Dalier Hinojosa, Brett Oberholtzer, Jeanmar Gomez, Daniel Stumpf and James Russell (9 Ks in 7 IP) with Mackanin advising that there is no clear closer. Who would YOU want to see close games for the Phillies? The final spot appears to be down to Andrew Bailey, Ernesto Frieri and Hector Neris. Who would you take? Note: Edward Mujica was re-signed to a minor league deal. They discuss why Velasquez over Adam Morgan and why Charlie Morton cracked the rotation. They catch up on former Phillies signing across baseball like Jimmy Rollins making the White Sox opening day roster, Shane Victorino starting the year in Triple-A for the Cubs, and Kyle Kendrick signing with the Angels after being cut by the Braves. They discuss the Futures Games to be held in Reading and Citizens Bank Park. March 31’s game will be the first in Reading since 2000 when the Phillies played a rare May game against the Reading Phillies. Finally, we talk final predictions: record, place in NL East, boldest prediction, and we find out what Steve and Ian think will define success and failure in April. Thanks for listening!

On Tuesday's podcast, I opened the show with a Shane Victorino tribute, thanking him for his major contributions to the 2013 World Series Red Sox. Plus, Comcast SportsNet MLB Insider Sean McAdam joined me to talk MLB Trade Deadline. And I closed out the show with some more thoughts on Olympics in Boston and Deflategate.

Episode 257 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live! In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris talk about the two big trades of the past 24 hours involving Troy Tulowitzki and Ben Zobrist. They touch on Rusney Castillo getting a chance at a full-time plate appearances after the Shane Victorino […]

On Tuesday's edition of the Total Sports Live Podcast, Jovan Alford will be joined by Joe Lucia of The Outside Corner to discuss the latest news and rumors regarding the MLB Trade Deadline. Here is the rundown of what they will be discussing on today's pod: The Rockies trade Tulo and LaTroy Hawkins to the Blue Jays for Jose Reyes and a package of minor league arms.Tyler Clippard goes to the Mets, while Shane Victorino goes to the AngelsWhat is going on with the Phillies? Who will be moved by the deadline? Make sure to follow Jovan on Twitter: @Jovan10, Total Sports Live: @TotalSportsLive, Joe Lucia: @Joe_TOC, The Outside Corner: @Outside_Corner --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Tuesday's edition of the Total Sports Live Podcast, Jovan Alford will be joined by Joe Lucia of The Outside Corner to discuss the latest news and rumors regarding the MLB Trade Deadline. Here is the rundown of what they will be discussing on today's pod: The Rockies trade Tulo and LaTroy Hawkins to the Blue Jays for Jose Reyes and a package of minor league arms.Tyler Clippard goes to the Mets, while Shane Victorino goes to the AngelsWhat is going on with the Phillies? Who will be moved by the deadline? Make sure to follow Jovan on Twitter: @Jovan10, Total Sports Live: @TotalSportsLive, Joe Lucia: @Joe_TOC, The Outside Corner: @Outside_Corner

Sean is back from Cali! San Fran thoughts, Best way to see a city, is it a mixologist or a bartender? Cole Hamels No-No, Shane Victorino getting traded and Sean relives the day when he spoke to B-Dawk after he signed with the Broncos. Quick hour...ENJOY!

Tuesday RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast presented by DraftKings.com: DVR and Adam discuss the Mets' addition of Tyler Clippard, Rusney Castillo's opportunity following the Shane Victorino deal, Value Plays for Tuesday, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 233 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live! In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris discuss the injury news around Devin Mesoraco, Yasmani Grandal, Yan Gomes, Jonathan Lucroy, Travis d’Arnaud, Matt Wieters, Avisail Garcia, Michael Morse, Shane Victorino, James Loney, Devon Travis, Steven Souza, Johnny Cueto, Danny Duffy, and […]

This week on RSB it's all about the pitching staff and how bad they are! No really though. When the team's best ERA is above a 4.00 you have to talk about it. Jared and Jess tie it together and tell you how this issue is reason for all the other Sox chatter this week on the show. Throw in MLB Headlines with Josh Hamilton and Adam Wainwright, fantasy advice and even a player charging another for his broken bats and you have this weeks show! Tune in!    Please go to itunes and subscribe to our show as well! www.clnsradio.com/rsbitunes

Episode 221 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live! In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris discuss injury news related to Ian Kennedy, Dexter Fowler, Joe Nathan, and Shane Victorino. They also investigate the findings of Scott Spratt regarding early-season defense and then discuss 10 guys who are struggling majorly […]

This week gets heated and exciting as we are TWO WEEKS from opening day around baseball! We get you caught up with news around the league with more MLB Headlines! We keep going with Fantasy Segment as we give you are top 3 studs to duds from 2014 leading into the 2015 season! We get to all the Red Sox news out there from David Ortiz being out, Shane Victorino being hurt again and even the strange way the Sox chose their starting lineup against the Marlins. Tune in to you are caught up with all things Red Sox and Major League Baseball!   If you haven't, please go to Itunes and rate us as well as subscribe to the show! Every subscription and review helps us reach our goals so please help us out!     Also, go to our Facebook and Twitter pages and follow/like us there as well! 

Alex breaks down the Red Sox's first week in Grapefruit League play, and attempts to determine how much stock he should take from players' performances. Alex talks about the expectations for the starting rotation, and why it's important to remember how unproven this Red Sox staff is. Spring Training may bring about hope, but it shouldn't bring naivete. Rusney Castillo and Shane Victorino have both missed time over the last week. Alec says their injuries are nothing to be concerned about, but serve as a reminder that the outfield logjam may work itself out. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about why MLB shouldn't suspend Josh Hamilton for allegedly relapsing over the offseason, and Curt Schilling's efforts to police the Internet. Follow Alex on Twitter, @AlexReimer1.

This week everything is on the table on Red Sox Beat! We get you caught up on MLB news with Around the League headlines! We talk Shane Victorino being hurt again, Xander Bogaerts having a good spring and even Clay Buccholz being a good leader! Yeah it surprised us too! Throw in a Larry Lucchino rant and some fantasy talk then you have this week's episode which you don't want to miss! Don't forget to check us out on Stitcher, ITunes and the CLNS Radio Mobile App!  

Alex talks about a busy week in Red Sox spring training inside this edition of "Without a Curse." The Red Sox announced Saturday the team had signed John Farrell to a contract extension through 2017 with a club option for 2018. Though it's understandable that the Red Sox didn't want Farrell managing this season with no job security, Alex says the better move would've been to pick up his option for 2016. At this stage, Farrell's managerial track record is still relatively unproven. Alex also talks about whether Pablo Sandoval's weight is an issue, Farrell's revelation that Shane Victorino will be the Red Sox's starting right fielder and if it's a good thing that Larry Lucchino's role may be marginalized. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex explains why baseball's latest pace of play measures don't go far enough and gives his take on Alex Rodriguez's apology letter (hint: it'll probably be the most noise he makes all season). Follow Alex on Twitter, @AlexReimer1.

While most Boston sports fans are still reliving the Patriots' miraculous victory in Super Bowl XLIX, Alex turns the page to baseball inside this edition of "Without a Curse." Alex talks about some of the biggest storylines that could face the Red Sox in Spring Training, including the possible battle in right field between Mookie Betts and Shane Victorino. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex discusses new MLB commissioner's Rob Manfred's wide range of recent statements, including how he aims to change the All-Star game and his thoughts on how Hall of Fame voters should treat alleged performance-enhancing drug users. Follow Alex on Twitter, @AlexReimer1.

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Alex was ready to lead off the show with a self-congratulary tone, as he wanted to gloat about how he had been calling for the Red Sox to re-sign Stephen Drew since November. But that would’ve been akin to wearing summer colors to a funeral. The Red Sox are in the midst of a 10-game losing streak, and have dropped to nine games below .500 and eight games out of first place. At this rate, Drew’s signing will just be an exercise in futility. The anemic offense got even thinner over the weekend, as Shane Victorino or Mike Napoli were placed on the disabled list. It’s time for Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz – the faces of the franchise – to step up and carry the team for the next week. It’s easy to get carried away with hyperbole when this kind of skid occurs, but Alex believes it’s fair to second-guess the club’s strategy in free agency last winter. For the second consecutive year, the Red Sox refused to sign players to lucrative, market value long-term contracts. They signed A.J. Pierzynski, Grady Sizemore and Edward Mujica to short-term deals, and all three players have struggled mightily. The Red Sox didn’t acquire the necessary reinforcements to safeguard themselves from the regression that most teams face after a championship season. The Red Sox shouldn’t be adverse to handing out long-term contracts; they should be prudent about finding the right players to give those deals to. It’s all about finding the proper fit. Alex recaps the disappointing series against the Blue Jays and Rays, and explains why the Red Sox seem intent on keeping Clay Buchholz in the rotation despite his struggles. The Red Sox embarrassed themselves in the finale of the weekend’s series against the Rays when David Ross jarred at Yunel Escobar for swiping third base in the bottom of the eighth inning with a five-run lead. If the Red Sox don’t want to be “embarrassed,” they shouldn’t put themselves in that situation. Alex takes a closer look at the AL East stands in the “Around the League” segment, and highlights the Blue Jays’ terrific play of late. It seems as if one team in the division is starting to pull away from the pack, which is bad news for the Red Sox. Josh Beckett thew a no-hitter Sunday, much to the dismay of many baseball fans in this region. It ended poorly with Beckett here, but that shouldn’t dilute the fact that this is a praiseworthy turnaround story. What probably did damper Beckett’s no-hitter, however, is the fact that few people in the Los Angeles region could see it. Most cable and satellite providers in southern California refuse to pay the fee that’s required to carry SportsNet LA. The Dodgers have the most lucrative television contract in Major League Baseball history, but nobody can see the team’s games. It’s another example of how this league’s greed has caused it to alienate so many fans. On a positive note, Manny Ramirez is back in professional baseball. The Cubs signed him to be a player-coach for its Triple-A affiliate. Let’s just hope that he can still attend the 2004 reunion Wednesday night. Email Alex at ajreimer0@gmail.com, and follow him on Twitter at @AlexReimer1. Read him all week on BostInno.com, and listen to him Fridays from 3-6 p.m. EST on Glenn Ordway’s “Big Show Unfiltered.”

Inside this edition of "Without a Curse," Alex recaps a rather disappointing week for the Red Sox. The club dropped two out of three games to the Yankees last week, as Jacoby Ellsbury led the way with a multitude of extra-base hits and stellar defensive plays. It's obvious that the Red Sox were going to miss Ellsbury this year. But the team likely won't miss Ellsbury in the latter years of his seven-year, $153 million contract, which is why Ben Cherington didn't overextend himself for his services last winter. The Red Sox starting pitching and defense has largely been abominable over the last week, which is worrisome. It's almost as if Clay Buchholz and Felix Doubront have served as walking advertisements as to why it's imperative for the Red Sox to retain Jon Lester past this season. Xander Bogaerts' struggles defensively at shortstop shouldn't come as a surprise, because many scouts believed that was the weak point in his game. Still, Bogaerts' misplays at shortstop illustrate that the Red Sox would've been better off signing Stephen Drew to play the position this year. There would've been more than enough at-bats to go around for Bogaerts, Drew and Middlebrooks. Speaking of Middlebrooks, he and Shane Victorino returned to the lineup late last week. At the least, the two players should add some stability to the batting order. The top of the Red Sox lineup has been atrocious this season, as the team's lead-off hitters have gone 20-105. Victorino should help rectify that, and immediately improve the outfield defense. Alex also recaps the series in Toronto over the weekend, and highlights the poor run support Lester has received thus far. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex provides a closer look at the competitive AL East. No team has run away with the division in April, as injuries have seemingly affected every club. Albert Pujols hit his 500th home run last week, and though it didn't receive a lot of media coverage, the Angels have to be pleased that he is healthy and producing this season. There may be hope for that 10-year, $240 million contract after all. Alex was troubled by Royals manager Ned Yost's comments over the weekend about how he thinks relievers should be used. Apparently, he only wants to use closer Greg Holland in tie-games on the road that "matter." Okay, then. Follow Alex on Twitter, @AlexReimer1. Email him at ajreimer0@gmail.com. Read Alex all week on BostInno.com, and listen to him Fridays from 3-6 p.m. EST on Glenn Ordway's "Big Show Unfiltered."

Inside this edition of "Without a Curse," Alex recaps a rather disappointing week for the 5-8 Red Sox. More injury woes may be on the horizon for the hometown team, as Koji Uehara and Dustin Pedroia are both being examined Monday in Boston. Uehara felt stiffness in his shoulder prior to Friday's game, though his long toss session reportedly went well prior to Sunday's contest. It's unsurprising that the 39-year-old Uehara is dealing with a shoulder injury, given that he pitched 88 innings including the post-season last year. Closers are volatile by nature, and the Red Sox signed Edward Mufica this winter to serve as Uehara insurance. Pedroia supposedly suffered a wrist injury during last weekend's home series against the Brewers, and has scuffled at the plate since. The Red Sox don't have a lot of middle infield depth in the organization, so Pedroia's injury could be a devastating blow. Shane Victorino is slated to begin a rehab assignment this week, and Alex says why Jackie Bradley Jr. should be the first man sent to the minor leagues when he returns. Though Bradley's played exceptionally well 2013 both offensively and defensively 2013 he has a less proven track record than Daniel Nava, who also has minor league options remaining. At this stage in the season, it's all about maintaining the most organizational depth. Alex recaps the series win against the Rangers, and series loss to a depleted, injury ravaged Yankees team. Alex tells you why Pin Targate is an uninteresting story, shares his frustrations with instant replay, highlights the incompetence of the top of the lineup and more. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex recaps the past week in the AL East. The Rays are on top of the division alongside the Jays and Yankees, but are dealing with a multitude of injuries of their own. Matt Moore will likely need Tommy John surgery, and Alex Cobb has been placed on the 15-day DL as well. Tuesday is the one-year anniversary of the tragic Marathon bombings. This will be a week of reflection, and a chance to remember just how important the Red Sox are to this city. The club's win in its first home game following the bombings wasn't just important because it was a decisive victory. But it was the first time that fans could be proud of their team in nearly 18 months. Email Alex, ajreimer0@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter, @AlexReimer1. Read him all week on BostInno, and listen to his weekly co-host appearance on "The Big Show Unfiltered," Friday 3-6 p.m. EST.

Inside this edition of "Without a Curse," Alex recaps a disappointing first week for the defending World Series champions. The highlight of the weekend was the ring ceremony on Friday, which struck the perfect balance between celebration and somber reflection of the Marathon Bombings of last April and the tragic fire in the Back Bay that occurred two weeks ago. The Red Sox's importance to this city is highlighted on days like Friday, as is David Ortiz's superstar status. It's astounding that the people of Boston, an infamously parochial population that scorns most outsiders, have taken the glitzy Ortiz as one of their own. Big Papi, not Marty Walsh, is the city's mayor. Ortiz's calf continues to be an issue on the field, however. The slugger has moved gingerly through the first week of the season, and doesn't appear to be healthy. The Red Sox lineup may not be able to weather an extended absence from Ortiz, given the fact that Shane Victorino and Will Middlebrooks are both on the disabled list. It's difficult for teams to repeat as world champions, and the Red Sox are seeing that firsthand. Seemingly everything went right for the Red Sox in 2013. The Victorino and Middlebrooks injuries are evidence that the club won't benefit from the same kind of luck this season. Alex recaps the first two series of the season against the Orioles and Brewers, and talks about the holes that Victorino's and Middlebrooks' absences leave on the roster. On the positive side of the equation, Jon Lester and John Lackey have pitched well to open up. It seems as if Koji Uehara has picked up right where he left off as well. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex discusses the AL East standings. The Rays' year is off to a putrid start in terms of attendance, but per usual the team is performing on the field. The Rays inked Chris Archer to a club-friendly six-year contract that could extend to eight years if they exercise their team options. If Archer remains healthy, the contract will be another tremendous cue for the franchise. The Yankees are off to a .500 start, though CC Sabathia has been rocked early on. Mark Teixeira is on the DL, too. Only $67 million to go on that contract! Alex also says why some of Yasiel Puig's immature behavior should be excused, and examines the continued mystery of the physics of pitching. Email Alex, ajreimer0@gmail.com. Feel free to follow him on Twitter as well, @AlexReimer1.

Inside this edition of "Without a Curse," Alex previews the NL East with Chris McShane of the "Amazin' Avenue" Mets blog on SB Nation. Alex and Chris discuss whether Mets fans are optimistic about the club this season, given that the team spent $90 million in free agency and have a plethora of young arms in the system. Though Matt Harvey won't be ready for 2014, he should be recovered for a potential playoff push in 2015. The Phillies continue to operate as if they can eek another season of contention out of their aging core, though Alex and Chris have their doubts if that will be the case. With the losses the Braves underwent in free agency, it seems as if the Nationals may be posed to rebound from a disappointing 2013 and capture the division title for the second time in three years. In terms of Red Sox news from the past week, Alex talks about the Marlins' apparent "outrage" at the "B" lineup the Red Sox put out against them in Grapefruit League action last Thursday, and John Henry's stinging rebuttal on Twitter. Never mind the fact that Jeffrey Loria may not own the Marlins if it wasn't for Henry's complicity in his orchestrated purchase of the team in 2002, after bought the Red Sox in December 2001. Let's not let history get in the way of a good diss, even if Henry's words may now cost the Red Sox an opportunity to acquire Giancarlo Stanton if he's put on the trade market. John Farrell's concerns over the infield defense, the positional battle in center field and Shane Victorino's reported decision to give up pinch-hitting are touched upon as well. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex shares some reservations he has about MLB's new policy about collisions at home plate. The catcher is now protected, but the runner isn't. Alex announced last week that he'll be a contributor to Glenn Ordway's latest venture, Sports Talk Boston. "The Big Show Unfiltered" launches March 17, and will air weekdays 3-6 p.m. EST. The "old guard" is on notice. Email Alex at ajreimer0@gmail.com or areimer@streetwise-media.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

The Red Sox defeated the Cardinals by a score of 6-1 on Wednesday night, and won their first World Series at Fenway Park in 95 years. The 2004 championship was about the fans. Generations of New Englanders had seen their team come up short in big games year after year and decade after the decade. The band of Idiots overcame a 3-0 deficit to the Yankees in the ALCS, and steamrolled the Cardinals in the World Series. The 2007 championship was about validation. Theo Epstein2019s player developmental machine secured 96 victories, and swept the Rockies in the World Series. Dustin Pedroia, Jonathna Papelbon, Jacoby Ellsbury and Jon Lester all played vital roles in the championship drive. The Red Sox were the premier organization in baseball. They2019re back at the top of the mountain six years later. The 2013 championship is about redemption. Few players represent that more than John Lackey, who was on the mound for the decisive Game 6. Lackey pitched six and two-third dazzling innings of one-run ball, and tipped his cap to the Fenway Faithful upon leaving the mound. For the first time. Lackey was supposed to be done in this city. But he came back, and deserves all of the credit in the world. David Ortiz put the team on his back in the World Series, and established himself as a Hall of Famer. Role players such as Jonny Gomes, Shane Victorino and David Ross all contributed with big hits in key moments, but this was Ortiz2019s team. Jon Lester became the only Red Sox lefty besides Babe Ruth to win three World Series, and cemented his legacy as one of the best postseason pitchers ever. Lester has a 1.97 ERA in 11 career playoff starts, and a 0.43 ERA in three career World Series starts. This team was supposed to bring respectability back to the Red Sox. Greatness was supposed to come later. But instead, it came instantaneously. The core of Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Lester, Lackey, Clay Buchholz and Jacoby Ellsbury carried the Red Sox this season. But the championship run could not have happened without significant contributions from Koji Uehara, Mike Napoi, Shane Victorino, Jonny Gomes, David Ross, Stephen Drew and Ryan Dempster. John Farrell, though he made some questionable in game decisions this postseason, proved to be the right man for the job. He learned from his mistakes, such as not pinch-hitting for Drew in Game 3 of the ALDS with a lefty on the mound and Xander Bogaerts on the bench or not double switching in Game 3 of the World Series in St. Louis. Farrell has shown a proclivity to adapt. But most importantly, Farrell got the most out of his players this season. He conducts himself like an adult, which puts him miles ahead of the clown who he replaced. The Red Sox are World Series champions just one year after the 69-win disaster of 2012. The greatest turnaround in baseball history is now complete. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

Shane Victorino came through in Game 6 and the Red Sox won the World Series for the third time in the last ten years! Paul recaps the final game and looks back at the highlights of the series. The NBA is back. Find out who Paul thinks will be cutting the nets down this season. Plus, the "Roberts Rankings" and a preview of the Week 9 schedule in the NFL.

The World Series is tied up at two games a piece, as a full team effort lifted the Red Sox over the Cardinals in Game 4. Inside this edition of 201CWithout a Curse,201D Alex recaps Games 2, 3 and 4 and previews the rest of the series. The Red Sox beat themselves in Game 2, as the game-winning score on Craig Breslow2019s errant throw to third base. Breslow has been awful in the series, and should no longer pitch in high leverage situations. Game 3 was arguably the craziest ending to a World Series game ever, as no sport fan likes to see a game decided by a technicality (unless it2019s the tuck rule). But though Jim Joyce2019s obstruction call is how the Red Sox lost the game, it2019s not why they lost the game. The game was lost because Jarrod Saltalamacchia decided to launch a throw to third base when he had no chance of getting the base runner. The game was also because John Farrell apparently has no idea what a double switch is, as he had Brandon Workman bat in the top of the ninth of a tie game in the World Series. If Farrell had wanted Workman to pitch in the bottom of the ninth, he should2019ve subbed out Saltalamacchia for Ross in the bottom of the eighth, and had the pitcher and catcher2019s spots flipped in the order (Saltalamacchia had struck out to end the top of the eighth 2026SURPRISE, SURPRISE). What2019s even weirder, though, is that Farrell removed Workman after he allowed a bloop single to Yadier Molina in the ninth. So if Farrell was going to go to Koji Uehara in the inning anyway, he should2019ve had Mike Napoli pinch-hit for Workman in the top of the frame and then removed him once the bottom of the ninth came around. The decision to let Workman bat while Napoli sat on the bench was inexcusable, and hardly confidence inducing. Farrell has had a shoddy postseason. One of Farrell2019s crutches has been keeping Jonny Gomes in the starting lineup even though he2019s slumping. It2019s ironic, then, that Gomes was the hero on the one night he almost sat. Gomes was inserted into the lineup 90 minutes before Game 4, as Shane Victorino was scratched because of a bad back. After an impassioned speech from David Ortiz prior to the inning, Gomes launched a three-run homer off Cardinals reliever Seth Maness. The Red Sox have had a knack this postseason for coming up big when one would least expect it, and Gomes fit that bill on Sunday night. Clay Buchholz battled through four gritty innings of one-run ball, and is deserving of an apology from every sports talk radio caller out there. The notion that professional baseball players ask out of World Series games because they 201Cdon2019t want it201D is asinine. Maybe Buchholz2019s severely diminished velocity on Sunday will finally convince people that he2019s actually hurt. Felix Doubront picked up Buchholz, and tossed two and two-third scoreless innings out of the bullpen. It2019s amazing that he said he 201Cwasn2019t comfortable201D in a bullpen role just one month ago. John Lackey pitched a scoreless eighth inning of relief, and Koji Uehara nailed down his sixth save of the playoffs in the ninth inning. Uehara picked off pinch-runner Kolten Wong to end the game, leaving the tying run, Carlos Beltran, at the plate. Games 5, 6 and possibly 7 should be terrific. This is what it2019s all about. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

The Red Sox are going to the World Series. The most historic turnaround in modern baseball history is almost complete. Inside this edition of 201CWithout a Curse,201D Alex recaps Games 5 and 6 of the ALCS against the Tigers and previews the World Series match-up against the Cardinals. Alex talks about the Red Sox2019s patience at the plate, and how that was one of the major keys of the series. Max Scherzer was dominant in Games 2 and 6, but had to exit his starts early because of high pitch counts. The Tigers mediocre bullpen was incapable of protecting leads in both contests, and that was the series right there. Few players embody that patience more than Xander Bogaerts, who walked twice in Game 6. Bogaerts2019 walk in the seventh inning chased Scherzer from the game on Saturday night, and led to Shane Victorino2019s series-winning grand slam. Victorino had been 2-23 in the series prior to smashing that grand slam off reliever Jose Veras. He has embodied the heart and soul of this team all season, and it isn2019t just because Fenway Park sings Bob Marley2019s 201CThree Little Birds201D in unison every time he comes to the plate. It2019s because he2019s a damn good player. So good, in fact, he led all right fielders in WAR this season. Koji Uehara won ALCS MVP honors after tossing six scoreless innings against the Tigers. The Red Sox2019s bullpen was fantastic, as Craig Breslow has yet to allow a run this postseason. Junichi Tazawa owned Miguel Cabrera, which was arguably the biggest match-up advantage of the series as well. The Red Sox proved to be a better team than the Tigers, as they are deeper and more complete. The Tigers flaws, such as a bad bullpen and atrocious base running, proved to be too much for them to overcome. Add in the fact that Fielder was a corpse (0 RBI in the playoffs) and Cabrera wasn2019t himself (.250 batting average in the playoffs), and it2019s easy to see why the Tigers struggled to score runs in the series. Though the Cardinals aren2019t as star-studded as the Tigers, they2019re a better team. They finished with the best record in the National League, and don2019t have a gaping hole on their roster. Allen Craig will likely be back in the lineup as well, which should give the Cardinals an offensive boost. Alex says the key to the series is to beat both Joe Kelly and Lance Lynn in Games 3 and 4. If the Red Sox can split against Adam Wainwright and Michael Wacha while beating both of them, they should be in pretty good shape. This is the seventh time the Red Sox or Cardinals will play in the World Series over the past 10 years, and a rematch of 2004. The Cardinals are an excellent organization, as 17 of the 25 players on their NLCS roster were homegrown. But the Red Sox, though they2019ve taken their lumps, have proven to be an excellent organization too. It should be a great series. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

A debate that began in the early hours of Sunday morning will conclude tonight on The Matchup Zone.  Join us as Kevin and Mike debate the loyalty of Phillies fans with the question, should Phillies fans be happy for Shane Victorino or should they be bitter?  Also talking Eagles QB cotastrof$@& and The Great Pumpkn Faceoff.  We will be joined tonight by head brewer of Weyerbacher Scott Bicksler.

A debate that began in the early hours of Sunday morning will conclude tonight on The Matchup Zone.  Join us as Kevin and Mike debate the loyalty of Phillies fans with the question, should Phillies fans be happy for Shane Victorino or should they be bitter?  Also talking Eagles QB cotastrof$@& and The Great Pumpkn Faceoff.  We will be joined tonight by head brewer of Weyerbacher Scott Bicksler.

The Red Sox are going to the ALCS for the first time since 2008 after beating the Rays in four games in the ALDS. Alex recaps games three and four at Tropicana Field, which included everything from questionable managerial decisions to catwalk interference. The Rays won game three on a walk-off home run from back-up catcher Jose Lobaton, who only entered the game as a defensive replacement because Joe Maddon lost the DH spot in the lineup when he had Matt Joyce replace Wil Myers in right field in the eighth inning. Lobaton homered off Koji Uehara, who hadn2019t allowed a home run since June 30. With left-hander Jake McGee on the mound and two men on in the top of the eigth inning, Farrell opted to not pinch-hit for neither Jarrod Saltalamacchia nor Stephen Drew. Alex questions those moves, especially because Farrell pinch-ran for David Ortiz in the inning. If a manager takes his best hitter of the lineup, he2019s playing to win the game right then and there. Thus, he should play the match-ups. The curious decisions to have Clay Buchholz pitch to Evan Longoria with first base open in the fifth inning, and summoning Brandon Workman instead of Uehara in the eighth inning are talked about as well. Like they2019ve done all season, though, the Red Sox came back from a disappointing loss in game three and won game four. They were shutout through the first six innings, but took the lead in the seventh inning after a wild pitch and Shane Victorino infield single to shortstop. Alex discusses the resiliency of the Red Sox, and game four demonstrated the value of Jacoby Ellsbury and Victorino to the bullpen. The bullpen was dominant, too, throwing three and one-third innings of shutout ball while striking out seven batters. Craig Breslow struck out the first four batters he faced. Amidst all of the hubbub about the Red Sox bullpen2019s performance and Maddon2019s self-aggrandizing (sorry, 201Cinnovative201D) managerial style in game four, it easy to forget about Jake Peavy2019s solid performance. Peavy tossed five and two-third innings of one-run ball, and should2019ve shut up the Jose Iglesias apologists for good. The Tigers and A2019s play game five of their series Thursday night, with the winner coming to Fenway Park to begin the ALCS on Saturday. Both teams would represent formidable opponents for the Red Sox, but Alex says he2019d rather see the Tigers. Though they look better on paper than the A2019s do, they appear to be more vulnerable. In the 201CAround the League201D segment, Alex talks about the upcoming NLCS, between the Dodgers and Cardinals, and says Braves manager Freddi Gonzalez should be on the hottest of hot seats after having closer Craig Kimbrel watch Juan Uribe2019s game-leading home run in the eighth inning on Sunday from the bullpen. At least Kimbrel will be rested for next April. (Shockingly, catcher Brian McCann didn2019t try to stop the Dodgers celebration after their win.) Joe Girardi2019s well-deserved managerial extension with the Yankees is discussed too. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

Inside this edition of "Without a Curse," Alex speaks with Red Sox reporter Scott Lauber of The Boston Herald. Alex and Scott discuss Clay Buchholz' rehab, and what the Red Sox are expecting to see from him in his next two starts. Buchholz won't be counted on to be an ace when he returns to the rotation in early September, but will be expected to be pitch like an ace at the end of the month. If the Red Sox are to be make a deep postseason run, Buchholz has to be a factor at the top of the rotation. Koji Uehara has been a godsend at the end of the bullpen, but the Red Sox have struggled getting the ball to him as of late. Alex and Scott talk about the thin middle relief core, and whether Ben Cherington should've been more aggressive in his attempts to acquire a veteran reliever in July and August. Dustin Pedroia's and Mike Napoli's recent hot streaks, Xander Bogaerts' usage and expectations for Jacoby Ellsbury in September are talked about as well. Alex recaps the first two games against the Orioles, and says Pedroia's and Napoli's improved performances may be the team's panacea for its struggles against left-handed pitching. Shane Victorino had seven RBI in the win on Tuesday night, and has been a force from the right-handed batter's box. He should never attempt to bat left-handed again ... seriously. The other members of the starting rotation have more than held up their end of the bargain in Buchholz' absence, and have shown why the Red Sox should be considered a legitimate World Series contender. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex takes a look at the AL East standings, as the Rays now trail the Red Sox by two and a half games (even though its only one game in the loss column). Matt Harvey has a partial tear in his UCL, and will likely need Tommy John surgery. The most unfortunate thing about the story is that it doesn't seem as if the Mets could've prevented it. Sometimes, this kind of stuff just happens. Speaking of "stuff just happening," how did the Astros make $99 million in profit this season with the worst record and lowest payroll in baseball? It doesn't look good at all, regardless of whether or not the Astros have a respectable long-term plan. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. There will be no "Without a Curse" on Monday. The next show will be published next Thursday, September 5. Enjoy your Labor Day! (Alex will be moving back to school this weekend to begin his junior year in college. Let that scary thought sink in for a moment.)

On Memorial Day, the Red Sox stand at 31-20 and lead the AL East. They took three of four games from Terry Francona's Cleveland Indians over the weekend, and the series was highlighted by two exceptional walk-off wins on Saturday and Sunday. One of the focal points of the offseason was to re-emphasize plate discipline, and those efforts were put on display with the lengthy at-bats the Red Sox had in the four run 9th inning on Sunday. In addition to the offense coming alive late on Saturday and Sunday, John Lackey dominated headlines this weekend, as he threw another gem on Friday. Statistically speaking, Lackey may actually be the best pitcher on the Red Sox staff. And no, that is not hyperbole. The Red Sox made two significant roster moves over the weekend, placing both Will Middlebrooks and Shane Victorino on the DL. Alex discusses the potential long-term implications of their injuries, and which one of Alfredo Aceves and Jose Iglesias may be on the roster for the long haul. Many conversations that have occurred over the past 18 months about this ownership group and the organizational hierarchy were revisited with Francona's return to Fenway this weekend. Alex Speier of WEEI.com penned a three part series on the dynamics of ownership that ran this weekend, and Alex talks about some of the most pertinent questions that the piece attempted to address. One of the conclusions Alex developed from the series is that the bulk of the blame for the past several years of ill-advised decisions may fall on the shoulders of CEO Larry Lucchino. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the AL East standings, where the Orioles and Rays continue to cost themselves wins in the month of May. The Phillies are coming to Boston this week, and Alex talks about the organizational crossroads they find themselves in. Speaking of crossroads, the Dodgers continue to debate how to proceed with manager Don Mattingly. Though if fired, Mattingly would be the scapegoat, Alex says it is the only change the Dodgers can make in-season, and thus it is the change they have to make. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

In this edition of "Without a Curse," Alex recaps the Red Sox' past three games against the A's, in which they won two out of three games. Alex talks about Mike Napoli's hot hitting, as he leads the club with 26 RBI and is five shy of the Red Sox April record for RBI. Though Napoli isn't playing like he has a degenerative hip condition, don't let the conspiracy theorists fool you ... he does. The Red Sox didn't exaggerate his medical condition to get a better deal on his contract. If they did, Napoli surely would've signed elsewhere. Alex also discusses the atrocious performance from Alfredo Aceves on Tuesday, and his well earned demotion to the minor leagues. Aceves still had an option remaining on his contract, so the Red Sox didn't have to release him if they didn't want to. And in a lot of ways, demoting Aceves to the minor leagues at this stage in his career is more demeaning than simply designating him for assignment. While Aceves was demoted to the minor leagues, Daniel Bard was called up this week. But has Bard been called up too early? The lowly Astros are coming to Fenway this weekend, and Alex says it represents a perfect opportunity for the Red Sox to rest some regulars who may need it (David Ortiz and Shane Victorino) as well as get some needed innings out of the starting rotation. Plus, will John Lackey make his return? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the AL East standings, and disappointing starts for the Blue Jays, Angels and Dodgers. The three teams stole headlines in the offseason, but are examples that the game may be moving further away from building a team through free agency and acquiring players towards the end of their primes. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

Alex speaks with Maury Brown, president of the Business of Sports Network. Alex and Maury discuss the environment of last week's Winter Meetings, and how big of an impact the uncontrolled spending of the Dodgers has had on the baseball landscape over the past several months. If the Dodgers truly have no spending ceiling, then how much will they fuel this seeming era of disparity in baseball? Also, have the Dodgers spent money wisely over the past several months? Alex and Maury also talk about the free agent market, and the continued rising cost of free agent talent. Is there such a thing as a "good" free agent contract anymore? How should teams approach free agency? The permanency of the Yankees' self-imposed salary cap, the perception of the Red Sox's latest spending free and the relevancy of baseball's declining national television ratings are talked about too. Alex gives his own analysis on the Mike Napoli and Shane Victorino signings, and talks about whether the acquisitions reveal anything about the team's long-term plan. The Red Sox have spent more than $120 million this offseason. Has it all been spent on glue? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at Zack Greinke's record contract, and how good the Dodgers actually look on-paper. Plus, should Yankees fans be upset that the Yankees are not looking to improve this offseason? Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Alex will be 20 on Wednesday. Send him your birthday wishes on Facebook. Yes, he actually keeps track of that...

Jason Martinez of MLBDepthCharts gets you caught up on all the latest roster moves (Haren, Hinske, Pagan) around the league before Ben Nicholson-Smith calls in from Nashville with an update from the Winter Meetings on day two of the Winter Meetings. 

Jason Martinez of MLBDepthCharts previews the offseason of the Philadelphia Phillies, who went on a 46-34 run after trading away Hunter Pence and Shane Victorino before falling just short of a playoff berth. 

Join Dave and Jeff as we talk Ryan Dempster, Hunter Pence, Shane Victorino and more! Even Ryan Roberts makes the cut. Also, later this week, Trevor White will join the show to give all of his supporters an update on Halation and the Olympics.

Finally, an actual trade to discuss! David and I discuss the Wandy Rodriguez trade -- what the Pirates are getting, what they gave up (in Robbie Grossman, Rudy Owens and Colton Cain), and what the addition of Rodriguez means for their rotation beyond 2012. We also discuss the possibility of adding an outfielder, specifically focusing on Shane Victorino and Alfonso Soriano. We talk about the ongoing Jose Tabata saga and briefly reexamine Neal Huntington's job performance.