Podcast appearances and mentions of Willson Contreras

Episode 637: The Longest Win Streak in Modern Franchise History Has Finally Been Snapped The Red Sox took two out of three against the Orioles and tied the franchise record for most consecutive wins. The 15-game winning streak has breathed new life into the 2026 season. As Dave O'Brien put it, “We have our summer back.” Jared, Coley, Steve, and Tyler break down all the ramifications of this historic stretch, including Craig Breslow's newfound job security, the budding friendship between Willson Contreras and Caleb Durbin, and ideas for trade targets to bolster the team's playoff chances in October. Tyler brings the vibes down with a negative update on ace Garrett Crochet, then the guys discuss a potential playoff rematch against last year's Wild Card opponent and what their hypothetical plans would look like. They wrap up the show by talking about Dennis Eckersley's half-inning return to the broadcast booth, the heater O'Brien has been on lately, and their shared love for Lou Merloni. Don't forget to grab your tickets for Section 10 Night on September 8th! The link is attached below — you must purchase through that link to receive the giveaway. 00:00:00 - Red Sox Tie Franchise Record 15-Game Win Streak   00:12:57 - Shout Out To Chad Tracy   00:16:34 - Craig Breslow Off the Hot Seat  00:19:54 - Bowser and Bowser Jr.    00:25:43 - Falling In Love With The 2026 Red Sox  00:29:42 - The Unblockening  00:35:20 - Updated Win Total Projection Via Kalshi  00:38:21 - A Negative Crochet Update   00:51:42 - Conversation Around The Middle Infield   00:54:48 - Realistic Trade Options    01:12:36 - Taikus 01:15:09 - Red Sox vs Yankees Again? 01:26:34 - Vibes After The Loss  01:30:47 - In Bullpen Bello We Trust 01:36:35 - Talkin' Pizza    01:39:32 - Auction For A Game W/ Section 10 Coming Soon… 01:42:14 - Eck In The Booth | We Love Lou | OB's Heater 01:49:58 - Garrett Whitlock: Nails  01:54:42 - Klark's Ketchup Series MVP  02:11:18 - Stop And Shop 02:14:24 - Weather Look Ahead    02:19:14 - Prediction Time   02:30:24 - Final Thoughts   Buy A Ticket For Section 10 Night! September 8th, Fenway Park, Be There. https://redsox.com/section10 SECTION 10 MERCH IS HERE: https://section10merch.com/ Trade $25 for the chance to earn up to $500: - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/Section10 Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Section 10 Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/section10podcast Get Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Brew delivered by visiting http://get.bluemoonbeer.com/JARED for delivery options Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand. Visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code SECTION10 for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/SECTION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The spark plug Willson Contreras spoke with Will Flemming and Lenny DiNardo after the Red Sox win their 14th straight game this time over the Orioles 6-5 to speak about how amazing things have been during this stretch and his new nickname for tonight's hero Caleb Durbin.

Episode 636: Pinch yourselves—you're not dreaming. The 2026 Boston Red Sox have won 13 games in a row. After the depths of despair this team put us through, this 13-game winning streak feels like we're watching a completely different ball club. Jared, Tyler, Steve, and Coley break down the four-game mopping of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays. They talk about the dominance of the pitching staff, the timely hitting, and the devil magic that has pushed the Red Sox back over .500. As a result of the streak, the juices are flowing on the podcast—and so is the ketchup. The guys dive into a loaded week of news around the diamond, including Willson Contreras saying he doesn't want to be traded, potential Xander Bogaerts reunions, and continued sightings of John Henry at AMB. Tap in for a LOADED edition of Section 10 and get ready as the Red Sox try to make it 16 straight victories in a three-game set against the Baltimore Orioles. 00:00:00 - 13 Straight Wins 00:26:58 - Playoffs? Division? What Are the Red Sox Chances According to Kalshi Users 00:29:52 - Superstitions & Series Recap 00:40:37 - The 2012 & 2013 Red Sox All in One Season 00:46:45 - Important Pitchers Going Forward 00:53:01 - The Juices Are Flowing Again 00:58:13 - Remember the '06 Sox? 00:59:39 - Taikus 01:02:07 - OB Deep in His Bag 01:11:20 - Game of the Year? 01:14:23 - Willson Wants to Stay in Boston 01:16:26 - Shoutout to 2K for the New Gold Bottles Video 01:18:34 - Steve's Pre-Show Shenanigans 01:19:49 - Jake Bennett Appreciation Time 01:21:35 - Pick a Pitcher to Extend: Tolle, Early, or Bennett 01:27:16 - Offense Appreciation Hour 01:46:29 - No More Roman Anthony Updates, Please 01:53:44 - Xander's Homecoming? | Trade Targets for the Red Sox 02:02:00 - Craig Is Learning 02:07:15 - Drop the Interim Tag 02:07:48 - John Henry, Ball Watcher 02:11:22 - Steve's Fenway Friday Report 02:14:33 - A Question for Coley 02:19:41 - Klark's Ketchup Series MVP 02:33:09 - Stop & Shop 02:37:27 - Weather Lookahead 02:41:55 - Prediction Time 02:44:48 - Final Thoughts Buy A Ticket For Section 10 Night! September 8th, Fenway Park, Be There. https://redsox.com/section10 SECTION 10 MERCH IS HERE: https://section10merch.com/ Trade $20 Get $20 on Kalshi - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/Section10 Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Section 10 Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/section10podcast Get Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Brew delivered by visiting http://get.bluemoonbeer.com/JARED for delivery options Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand. Visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code SECTION10 for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping. Shop plans at mintmobil.com/SECTION10 This episode of Section 10 is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/ROCKET #ad  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 Boston Red Sox have given their fans quite the ride over the past four months. After a rough start to the season that saw manager Alex Cora lose his job, they now find themselves on a 13-game winning streak and suddenly in a wild card spot. They're also just seven games out of first place in the AL East. Is a division title in the cards? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the historic run Boston has been on, including sweeping their rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays, this past weekend. They highlight how the Red Sox bullpen has been incredibly strong during this stretch, as well as the offensive contributions from Willson Contreras, Wilyer Abreu and Caleb Durbin. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan discuss the surprising news that Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will put pitching on hold for the rest of the season as he battles a leg injury, and whether Pete Crow-Armstrong could overtake the Japanese star for the NL MVP award. They also break down the Toronto Blue Jays getting a reality check from the Chicago White Sox this past weekend, the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the Miami Marlins and recap all the other action from around baseball.   1:15 - The Opener: Red Sox win streak 21:54 - We Need To Talk About: Ohtani steps off the mound 32:52 - PCA vs. Ohtani for MVP? 39:39 - How Sweep It Is: Brewers sweep Marlins 52:13 - Blue Jays get a reality check 55:32 - Field Report: Skenes guts it out vs. Guardians 1:01:56 - How Sweep It Is: Weekend recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Ken and Curtis start off todays show with their reactions on the Red Sox achieving an 11 game winning streak right now. Will the Red Sox be able to squeeze themselves into the Wild Card? The guys listen to Willson Contreras and what he said about the fans during yesterdays double header. Is Tom Brady making a fool of himself right now with him smacking Logan Paul?

Christian Arcand has the latest postgame sound, plus your reactions, after the Sox shellacked the Rays in a day/night doubleheader at Fenway, on Friday night.

Join PJ (@prspctvibecheck) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss the All Star weekend including the Draft, Futures Game, Home Run Derby and All Star game. They also talk about the extensions for JJ Wetherholt and Chase Burns along with some other news and notes from around the league. They spend the bulk of the podcast reviewing the first half All-MLB Fantasy Team; who has come out of no where and who can sustain their performance through the end of the season and what it might mean in dynasty.Players Discussed: Dillon Dingler, Ben Rice, Liam Hicks, Willson Contreras, Nick Kurtz, Sam Antonacci, Brice Turang, Luis Arraez, Junior Caminero, Miguel Vargas, Josh Jung, Otto Lopez, CJ Abrams, Kevin McGonigle, Yordan Alvarez, James Wood, Juan Soto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Byron Buxton, Randy Arozarena, Jordan Walker, Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, Jake Bauers, Yandy Diaz, Jacob Misiorowski, Dylan Cease, Jacob deGrom, Paul Skenes, Cam Schlittler, Joe Ryan, Chris Sale, Cristopher Sanchez, Braxton Ashcraft, Jesus Luzardo, Foster Griffin, Emerson Hancock, Cade Smith, Mason Miller, Jhoan Duran, Aroldis Chapman, Louis Varland, Bryan Baker.

The Shallows EP 023 - Where Are They Now? Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring a highly anticipated rehab update on Ronald Acuña, a discussion about All-Star festivities, and a look at the top Home Run Derby performers, Willson Contreras and Champion Jordan Walker. Then, the guys dive into their main voyage of the week: "Where Are They Now?" revisiting some of the biggest early-season darlings to determine who has managed to stick around, who has faded into complete obscurity, and who is primed to make a major leap or take a massive plunge in the second half. First, they tackle the hitters, giving their verdicts on Jordan Walker, Cam Smith, Sal Stewart, Jake Bauers, Chase DeLauter, Ildemaro Vargas, Liam Hicks, and Ben Rice. Next, they shift their focus to the mound to analyze early-season pitching sensations Max Meyer, Cam Schlittler, Payton Tolle, Michael Soroka, and Parker Messick. Welcome to The Shallows! Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grading EVERY Red Sox Player in the First Half of 2026, and what it could mean for the future of The Boston Red Sox!! Listen to Red Seat Radio on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corbin201 Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/OrGj5AlJnI8?si=MF5nZ13e92gANdXo Check out The Red Seat Radio Merch Shop: https://giammarcosports.com/collections/red-seat-radio Become a Member of Red Seat Radio Today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3qF_2cpQMGCpM5oDWaZQw/join Connect With Red Seat Radio on Social: https://twitter.com/redseatradio https://www.instagram.com/redseatradio/ #redsox #baseball #mlb #mlbb #redseatradio #milb #sportsnews #sports About: Today we are grading the Boston Red Sox on their performance in the first half of 2026. We take a look at each Red Sox players like Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray, Payton Tolle and MORE to determine if they were ELITE Red Sox players, AVERAGE Red Sox players, or TERRIBLE Red Sox Players. We also talk about how Red Sox ownership, and what the Red Sox front office did in the in the first half of the Red Sox 2026 Season as well, to ultimately decide if The Red Sox made THE BEST MOVES they could have so far this year. And what this could mean for the Red Sox heading into the rest of the 2026 MLB Season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willson Contreras sends message to Cubs fans: 'They know that I love them' full 896 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:19:40 +0000 2U5SdcYbj57O76gDUjSMGcrjPkITENOe mlb,chicago cubs,sports Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show mlb,chicago cubs,sports Willson Contreras sends message to Cubs fans: 'They know that I love them' Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports, pairing sharp insight with real personality. They break down the day's biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, honest takes and lively discussion, the show offers Chicago fans a well-rounded, informed perspective on everything happening in the city's sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amper

The crew enters the final hour revisiting Scheim's lead on Colin Cowherd ranking Drake Maye at #10 among the top QB's in the league. Why are so many people so low on Drake Maye? And would you even consider trading Willson Contreras before the trade deadline. And Hillnotes recommend a way to get Roman Anthony to stop going out and about.

They Said It kicks off with Rob Bradford asking Willson Contreras about his thoughts on the city of Boston and Willson Contreras expresses his feelings and says he won't waive his no-trade clause.

Even if the no-trade clause wasn't a factor, should the Red Sox even consider trading Willson Contreras with how well he's been playing? What about someone like Sonny Gray?

(00:00) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone talk about the midsummer reminder with the All-Star Game and how the players aren't amped up to play in the game. Is the MLB All-Star Game dead?(9:23) The guys talk about Willson Contreras wanting to finish his career in Boston and will not waive his no trade clause.(22:17) Fake Boston Survey Day begins. What is your favorite Boston sports team?(29:45) Fake Boston Survey: Favorite Boston ownership group?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Jones & Keefe Show from Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Jones and Keefe talked about Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras and the All-Star's comments about his future in Boston.  What are the vibes surrounding the Red Sox ahead of the season's second half?  The guys then answered a round of "Would You Rather?" questions.  To wrap up the hour, Keefe previews the latest in television and movies in this week's #DORK Minute.

Jones and Keefe continued to discuss Willson Contreras' future in Boston and the Red Sox approach at the trade deadline.  The guys also talked about the possibility of an MLB lockout.  Before the Clip Du Jour, the guys picked through the Grab Bag.

Willson Contreras is under contract with the Red Sox until next year and is unsure about what his plans for next off season may entail. With the current status of the team and Breslow planning on buying at the deadline, Contreras is a player they need to keep. Should fans be worried about how he will preform after the All-Star break?

Does Willson Contreras want to stay in Boston?

Full details on the latest Red Sox News, This Red Sox STAR was getting TRADED This MLB Deadline! Why That CAN'T Happen anymore! Listen to Red Seat Radio on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corbin201 Listen to Red Seat Radio on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-seat-radio/id1742853634 Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/Fw0Nf9IYNxo?si=mbWwlXnAc6YXloz9 Check out The Red Seat Radio Merch Shop: https://giammarcosports.com/collections/red-seat-radio Become a Member of Red Seat Radio Today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3qF_2cpQMGCpM5oDWaZQw/join Connect With Red Seat Radio on Social: https://twitter.com/redseatradio https://discord.com/invite/eAjQpUkDaV https://www.instagram.com/redseatradio/ #redsox #baseball #mlb #mlbb #redseatradio #milb #sportsnews #sports #boston About: Today we are breaking down the latest Red Sox News that includes HUGE Red Sox Trade News. We breakdown the latest from The Red Sox including why The Red Sox May CAN'T TRADE NEW Red Sox Star Willson Contreras what these CRAZY TRADE Predictions could mean for the current Red Sox Roster, and who the Red Sox may want to TRADE instead. We talk about what this HUGE Red Sox News means for The 2026 Red Sox and what to expect from Red Sox going forward! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00) The third hour begins with the guys discussing the relationship between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. (14:58) Thoughts on comments made by Bill Chisholm last week about the decision to trade Jaylen Brown. (24:27) The callers continue the conversation around the Celtics.(34:55) The guys react to breaking news that Willson Contreras will not waive his no-trade clause. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Mazz, Mark Dondero, and Alex Barth kick off the first hour by reacting to Willson Contreras's comments about the current state of the Red Sox prior to the Home Run Derby.(17:44) The guys break down how they feel about the slate of young players on the Red Sox and how their contribution.(29:43) The conversation around the Red Sox continues with callers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) The final hour opens with the guys resetting their thoughts on Wilson Contreras's comments about the current state of the Red Sox prior to the Home Run Derby.(13:10) Callers continue the discussion. (23:29) Email of the Day and The Final Word!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

History was made at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night when Jordan Walker became the first-ever member of the St. Louis Cardinals to win the Home Run Derby. While the Philadelphia crowd showed its brotherly love attitude toward the Cardinals' young slugger, many were left shell-shocked following his improbable final-round comeback against hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, live from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down all the action from the drama-filled Derby. They also highlight the impressive performances from Willson Contreras and Junior Caminero, share their thoughts on the new format and explain why they're already looking forward to next year's slugfest. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan preview the 2026 MLB All-Star Game and pick who they think will be named MVP.   0:44 - Jordan Walker wins the Derby 9:17 - Thoughts on the new format 16:47 - Phillies in the Derby 21:58 - Everything else that happened 34:21 - All-Star Game preview Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Hour 2 - Greg gives his lead for the morning and he is worried about drive throughs becoming obsolete. They Said It hears from Willson Contreras, Perk and more! Where does Lebron end up?

(00:00) The guys go to the phone lines for your thoughts on This or That.(11:46) Zo, Beetle, and McKone react to Vrabel being back in Page Six out with his wife, they talk about how well he managed all of the off the field noise. More of your thoughts from the phones.(23:08) Hour three continues with a discussion on the Red Sox young players, how the organization views them, and whether they want to be on the field or not. (31:23) Zo, Beetle, and McKone finish off hour 3 taking your calls and discussing the mood and story around the young guys for the Red Sox. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) McKone kicks off hour one with Home run derby talk, Zo and Beetle join in and discuss Netflix's production of live sports. The crew compliments the format of the Home Run Derby.(11:48) The crew reacts to Rosenthal saying that the Sox will not be sellers at the deadline. Beetle says the Sox can't sell with their record despite the likelihood of failure.(24:52) Zo, Beetle, and McKone react to Contreras' comments at the Home Run Derby, “I want to stay here”.(34:34) The crew caps off hour one reacting to Colin Cowherd's comments on the Celtics being better without Jaylen Brown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Korner Booth crew is back with a jam-packed episode covering the Home Run Derby, World Cup semifinal action, a stunning result in Los Angeles, LeBron free agency buzz, and early predictions ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, all in one show. We kick things off with a full breakdown of the Home Run Derby field before the first pitch at Citizens Bank Park. Hometown duo Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber look to give Philadelphia a Derby champion on their home turf, while 2025 runner-up Junior Caminero returns looking to go one step further. Breakout rookie Jac Caglianone and White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami bring fresh power to the bracket, joined by Willson Contreras, Ben Rice, and Cardinals masher Jordan Walker, rounding out one of the most loaded Derby fields in recent memory. We break down our pick to win it all, our longest-homer prediction, a sleeper who could shock everyone, why the new swing-based, clock-less format changes the whole equation, and whether home ballpark advantage gives Harper and Schwarber the edge. This segment was recorded before the Derby started; no spoilers, just our best reads on how it plays out. From there we shift to the pitch with a full update on the World Cup heading into the semifinals. The field is down to the final four — France, Spain, England, and Argentina. We break down France facing Spain in Dallas and England taking on Argentina in Atlanta, with a trip to the July 19th final in New Jersey on the line. We give our thoughts on who's playing the best soccer right now and who has the clearest path to lifting the trophy. We also dig into the shocking Diamondbacks sweep of the Dodgers heading into the All-Star break, breaking down how a lineup missing its biggest bats found a way to take all three games from the reigning champs at Dodger Stadium, and what it means for Arizona's playoff push in the second half. Plus, we make our early predictions for the MLB Trade Deadline, breaking down which contenders could make a splash and which teams might be selling as the deadline approaches. And we close out with more speculation on the LeBron James free agency rumor mill, breaking down the buzz around The King potentially joining Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball in Minnesota. All that and more on the Korner Booth Podcast. Subscribe, leave us a review, and follow us on all platforms! #KornerBoothPodcast #HomeRunDerby #MLB #MLBAllStar #MLBTradeDeadline #Diamondbacks #Dodgers #BryceHarper #KyleSchwarber #JordanWalker #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FranceVsSpain #EnglandVsArgentina #LeBronJames #NBAFreeAgency #Timberwolves #AnthonyEdwards #LaMeloBall #CitizensBankPark #Phillies #MLB2026 #BellyUpSports

The Home Run Derby is exciting again! Willson Contreras started the night off with a bang. Philadelphia had a great crowd providing their stars with home field advantage during the derby. The guys agree that the new format was more entertaining along with a couple of tweaks they have for next year.

Jones and Keefe got back into last night's Home Run Derby, the new format, and the performance of Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras.  The guys also discussed the Red Sox second half expectations and why the team should add players at the trade deadline.  Finally, it's the latest edition of Keefer Madness.

Did Willson Contreras take a shot at Roman Anthony?

Everyone knows you can't  just talk about a streak without following it up with a protective action. Sure, you all know how the Home Run Derby turned out but we recorded the day before so you get the joy of our terrible predictions. We have some do it for Venezuela, some home field advantage, and our thoughts on dads pitching. We ponder how ASG replacements actually work because it sure is not one for one. Willson and Ivan are in, Nick is out. JJ signs a monster contract extension, Kaz ties Shohei,. Pottymouth starts paying attention to Jonathan Aranda. Venezuelan Eduardo Valencia finally gets his call up but his thoughts are of home. The WPBL finally announces the names for the four inaugural teams, all based on women trailblazers from each city. While you were looking elsewhere, Johan Sandoval, Dominican college student and baseball player, was abducted by ICE. We're almost done crosstraining with the Men's World Cup but at least we get to mention Vikings.We say, “Pottymouths would have been a great team name,” “the whole Falklands/Malvinas thing,” and, “I wonder how many Erling Harlands are going to be in his kindergarten class?” Fight the man, go see some live baseball, send your game balls to Meredith, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

(0:00) Matt McCarthy joins Mazz on The Baseball Hour and the guys open the show with their thoughts on Wilson Contreras saying he will not waive his no-trade clause. (15:12) Discussing Marcelo Mayer and his injury history. (22:22) Thoughts on the Red Sox recent hot streak and how they've gotten back into the A.L. wild card race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Boston Red Sox sweep YET ANOTHER SERIES to round out a perfect 9-0 roadtrip to enter the All Star break. Joey Copponi and Scott Neville react to the Red Sox' sudden surge, and look ahead to ther All Star festivities with Willson COntreras competing in the Home Run Derby. All that, and much more!   Find all of our links here! linktr.ee/ITMPod   Twitter: https://x.com/ITM_pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itm_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itm_pod

Craig Breslow joins the show to discuss the latest on both Willson Contreras's suspension and Roman Anthony's injury. Is it fair to criticize Roman Anthony if you're not gonna criticize Jaylen Brown. Hillnotes poke fun at Greg for being shocked people don't know Engelbert Humperdinck.

Craig Breslow joins the show for today's Front Office Report and gives the latest on the looming Willson Contreras suspension, the direction of the team coming towards the trade deadline, and Roman Anthony seeing a hand specialist and how surgery is not in the conversation right now for him.

(00:00) Beetle and Joe Murray both think that Russini can come back as a personality. Beetle says that one day this Vrabel news will blow over one day, and she should have a podcast, the only catch is she will have to tell the Vrabel story.(11:21) The guys continue the final hour breaking down the Pats roster with thoughts from you on the phone lines.(20:14) Murray and Beetle hit the phone lines to get your thoughts and reaction to everything.(32:20) Today's TakeawaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dylan Cease dominated the headlines after striking out 11 batters and carrying a spectacular no-hitter bid deep into the ninth inning. Join Joe Bond as he breaks down the latest stock fluctuations in our weekly Rankings Movers segment and analyzes the FanDuel Bet of the Day featuring Mitch Keller. The injury landscape grew more complicated as Kyle Harrison is battling elbow soreness, Brandon Woodruff is seeking a second opinion, Willson Contreras left with a foot injury, and Nick Kurtz, Dillon Dingler, and Owen Caissie all exited early while Hunter Goodman sat out again. Top performances from Pete Crow-Armstrong, Tyler O'Neill, Jo Adell, Sal Stewart, Mike Trout, Fernando Tatis Jr., Foster Griffin, Dylan Cease, Shane McClanahan, Michael King, and Jared Jones anchored the day, while Pedro Pages, Eugenio Suarez, Colson Montgomery, Henry Bolte, Jackson Chourio, Paul Goldschmidt, Jeffrey Springs, MacKenzie Gore, Spencer Arrighetti, and Chase Burns put up duds. Our weekly movement evaluation features stock up indicators for Ketel Marte, Sal Stewart, Nick Lodolo, and Taj Bradley, while Cody Bellinger, Cal Raleigh, Paul Skenes, Landen Roupp, and Freddy Peralta are sliding down rest-of-season tables. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The crew kicks off the show from our brand new studio and wonders if the Red Sox are genuinely turning things around, Scheim says he's back in on the Red Sox. Mego points out that Willson Contreras said that he has not heard anything from Cade Cavalli after their feud. And Wiggy says how he isn't a fan of World Cup games ending in penalty kicks.

The Red Sox have been hot the last 11 games but there are still three teams in front of them and have playoff odds of 21%. The guys would have more faith in this team if the players on the injured list start making comebacks. Willson Contreras will be suspended soon and Connelly Early just got placed on IL. Will they stay hot without key players?

Tom Brady's most memorable Super Bowl // Bradfo gets us hype for the All Star Game // Was getting rid of Driveline the answer for the Red Sox? // Willson Contreras will play in Home Run Derby //

The Red Sox are SO BACK! // Tension between The J's // Is Brad Stevens being completely transparent? // World Cup ratings // Tom Brady's most memorable Super Bowl // Bradfo gets us hype for the All Star Game // Was getting rid of Driveline the answer for the Red Sox? // Willson Contreras will play in Home Run Derby // Chad Tracy joins us to reveal how he's motivating the Red Sox // Best baseball and football movies // Jeremy Fowler speaks on Christian Gonzalez contract extension // Jayson Tatum insists a beef with Jaylen Brown is media driven // Vucevic gets roasted on social media // Rich finally sees Obsession // Chad Tracy replay // First show from the new studios is in the books! //

The Korner Booth Podcast is back with a loaded episode covering the biggest stories in sports right now, from an NBA offseason that's already turned the league upside down to World Cup drama and the Midsummer Classic debate heating up. We open with the blockbuster that has the NBA world buzzing: the Boston Celtics have dealt Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks. The boys break down whether Brad Stevens is playing 4D chess with franchise flexibility or pulling off one of the most confusing trades in recent memory. Just two years ago, Brown won Finals MVP, and this past season finished sixth in the regular-season MVP vote after the best individual season of his career — so why move him now, and what does it mean for Boston's title window with Jayson Tatum? We get into it all. Then it's the LeBron James free agency circus, and the Timberwolves are making their pitch. Minnesota's bold offer: team up with Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert to chase a championship that could settle the GOAT debate once and for all. The Wolves are touting the veteran leadership James could provide, while also appealing to his sense of legacy — Minnesota has never won an NBA championship. Could The King end up in the frozen tundra?    From the hardwood to the pitch, World Cup 2026 Round of 16 did not disappoint in the drama department. USMNT striker Folarin Balogun was reinstated for the match against Belgium after FIFA's disciplinary committee suspended his one-game red-card ban, setting off a firestorm involving the Belgian federation, UEFA, and even a reported call from President Trump to FIFA's Gianni Infantino. Despite all the pre-game noise, Belgium delivered an emphatic 4-1 result, with Charles De Ketelaere leading the charge and Romelu Lukaku adding a late exclamation point, ending the USMNT's run and sending the Red Devils to the quarterfinals. We close out with the 2026 MLB All-Star rosters ahead of the Midsummer Classic at Citizens Bank Park on July 14th. 26 first-time All-Stars join established superstars like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Mike Trout, and Paul Skenes for this year's showcase in Philadelphia. The boys break down the biggest surprises, the most egregious snubs, Brewers second baseman Brice Turang and Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras headline the omissions, and who's repping your favorite team on baseball's biggest mid-season stage. All that and more on the Korner Booth Podcast — subscribe, leave us a review, and follow us on all platforms! #KornerBoothPodcast #NBA #NBAOffseason #JaylenBrown #PaulGeorge #Celtics #76ers #BradStevens #LeBronJames #NBAFreeAgency #Timberwolves #AnthonyEdwards #LaMeloBall #WorldCup2026 #USMNT #FolarinBalogun #BelgiumUSA #FIFA #MLBAllStar #AllStarGame #CitizensBank #MLB2026 #BellyUpSports              

On this episode of Grab Bag: The guys go over Willson Contreras replacing Vladdy in the All-Star Game, Kyle Lowry retiring, ESPN's Top 10 Cornerbacks, and more!

Cade Cavalli and Willson Contreras' dust-up in Boston is the big topic of the week for the Nationals, and we lean heavy into the situation this week's Best of Nationals. Plus, wonder how the Nats will approach the trade deadline, and Paul Toboni's weekly visit with the Junkies after the Cavalli incident.

Cade Cavalli and Willson Contreras' dust-up in Boston is the big topic of the week for the Nationals, and we lean heavy into the situation this week's Best of Nationals. Plus, wonder how the Nats will approach the trade deadline, and Paul Toboni's weekly visit with the Junkies after the Cavalli incident.

Cade Cavalli and Willson Contreras' dust-up in Boston is the big topic of the week for the Nationals, and we lean heavy into the situation this week's Best of Nationals. Plus, wonder how the Nats will approach the trade deadline, and Paul Toboni's weekly visit with the Junkies after the Cavalli incident.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about tough times for a few EW favorites and Ben’s pre-podcast injury, then (15:00) discuss the response to Cade Cavalli telling Willson Contreras to “Sit down, boy.” After that (38:10), they cover the MLBPA’s proposals to limit certain types of transactions, a continued tightening of the leashes on starting pitchers, Paul Skenes’s recent struggles, the unlikely win-loss records of Tanner Bibee and Aaron Ashby (and an embarrassing Cooper Ingle error), Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong hot streaks and PCA’s newfound patience, recent swoons by the Braves and Yankees and surges by the Marlins and Rangers, what the Red Sox and Tigers should do at the deadline, and more. Audio intro: Philip Tapley and Michael Stokes, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Sean .P, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to MLBTR on Brebbia Link to MLBTR on Rooker Link to Rooker/Pasquantino pod Link to MLBTR on Lin Link to MLBTR on Lasko Link to Brussels sprouts episode Link to Venezuela earthquakes story Link to MLB/MLBPA Venezuela donation Link to Cavalli/Contreras video Link to story on first Contreras ejection Link to ump’s ejection explanation Link to story about Contreras/Cavalli incident Link to Cavalli apology Link to Toboni comments Link to Bixby census data Link to The Athletic on Cavalli Link to punishments for players Link to MLBTR on the suspensions Link to Contreras Instagram comment Link to Contreras Instagram report Link to The Athletic on player proposals Link to MLBTR on player proposals Link to Ben on pitcher roster restrictions Link to BP on rampant DFAing Link to BP on rampant optioning Link to MLBPA prop-bet proposal Link to Crizer on Skenes, etc. Link to Skenes Big Glizzy ad Link to McClanahan game Link to Sam on starter usage Link to Snell no-hitter Link to familiarity vs. fatigue research Link to Ingle error Link to MLB wins leaders Link to Ashby quotes Link to RP IP leaders Link to RP leverage leaders Link to 23-3 game Link to Littleton save Link to Corbin save tweet Link to PCA fun fact Link to Swanson fun fact 1 Link to Swanson fun fact 2 Link to fun-fact-finding interview Link to Woodrum on PCA Link to NL East playoff odds graph Link to Defector on the Marlins Link to Sheehan on the Rangers Link to Jay on bad defenses Link to Temecula incident Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source