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Red Sox pitching dominates as playoff race heats up. Can Brayan Bello secure the #2 starter spot behind Garrett Crochet?Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian analyzes Bello's impressive 2.74 ERA since June 15 and compares him to Lucas Giolito. She breaks down Aroldis Chapman's historic season as closer, highlighting his 0.98 ERA and 17 scoreless appearances streak. The discussion covers Boston's offensive struggles, injury concerns, and crucial upcoming series against the Yankees and Blue Jays.Tune in for expert insights on Alex Cora's bullpen management and how the Red Sox can optimize their lineup to secure a wild card spot. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit https://5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.NutrafolSee thicker, stronger hair with less shedding in just 3–6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, g

The Red Sox (79-65) scored 3 runs in the Top of the 9th Inning and avoided the series sweep with a 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix Arizona. It's the Red Sox 35 comeback win of the season. Garrett Whitlock worked 1.2 scoreless innings for the win. Aroldis Chapman struck out 4 in the ninth to finish off the D-backs and notch his 29th Save.    -----The Big Knock: Nick Sogard came off the bench and delivered a 2-out, 2-run Double in the Top of the 9th Inning that put the Red Sox in front, 6-4. It is Sogard's 1st career pinch-hit in the Majors and his first go-ahead hit in the Majors.  -----Bello on the Bump: Brayan Bello made the start in the series finale on Sunday and left the with a 1-run lead after 6.0 innings of work. He would have to settle for a no-decision.  Bello allowed 3 runs, all 3 earned, on 4 hits. He walked 1 and struck out 2. Corbin Carroll scored from 3rd on a wild pitch with 2 outs in the 4th Inning and that put the D-Backs up, 2-1. Carroll walked with 2 outs in the 6th a

The Red Sox (78-65) dropped their 3rd straight with a 5-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona Saturday night. The Red Sox have not led at any point in losing the first 2 Games of the series to the D-Backs. The Red Sox will look to avoid being swept in a series for the 5th time this season and for the 4th time on the road with Sunday's finale. -----Sox at the Dish: Masa Yoshida knocked in the Red Sox only run of the game with a 2-out, RBI Single in the 3rd Inning. Romy Gonzalez reached with an infield Single in the 4th Inning to extend his hit streak to 9 in a row.  Gonzalez has multi-hit games in 6 of his last 7. The Red Sox managed only 1 extra-base hit in the loss and were retired in order (1-2-3) in 5 different innings. Boston managed only 3 Singles from the 5th Inning on.  -----Going with Gio: Lucas Giolito made the start in the middle game of the 3-Game Series Saturday night in the desert. Giolito went 5.0+ Innings and exited in the 6th after giving up Singles to the 1st 2

The Red Sox (78-64) opened up their 6-game road trip with a 10-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.  The loss snapped the Red Sox season-high 4-game road winning streak.  The Red Sox fall to 4.5 games behind the Blue Jays for 1st-place in the AL East. The Blue Jays took the opener from the Yankees in the Bronx Friday night, and the Red Sox remain a half game behind the Yankees for the top AL Wild Card spot.     -----Sox at the Dish: The Red Sox managed only 1 run over the 1st 7 Innings and managed to get to within a run with 4 runs across in the 8th against the Arizona bullpen. Alex Bregman knocked in a pair with a 2-run Double. Romy Gonzalez delivered an RBI with a sacrifice fly. Rob Refsnyder drew the Red Sox to within a run with an RBI Double. Nathaniel Lowe knocked in Boston's first run of the game with an RBI Triple in the 2nd Inning against former Red Sox hurler Eduardo Rodriguez.  Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with 2 Singles, and he's now hit safely in 8 straight games. Gonzal

Red Sox Nation on high alert! Roman Anthony's oblique strain sends shockwaves through Boston's lineup. Can the team overcome this crucial loss?Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Anthony's impact and potential playoff implications. The discussion covers Jordan Hicks' struggles, Chris Murphy's call-up, and Kyle Harrison's looming debut. Key topics include bullpen management, rotation adjustments, and how these moves reshape Boston's postseason aspirations.Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Boston Red Sox's path forward. Will the team's depth be enough to weather the storm? Tune in for expert insights on the critical decisions facing Alex Cora and the front office. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.UpsideSimply download the free Upside app in the App Store o

Red Sox Roster Shakeup: Bregman's Future and Cora's ImpactBoston's baseball landscape faces seismic shifts. Will Alex Bregman opt out? Can Marcelo Mayer overcome injuries? Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian and WEEI's Tom Carroll dissect the Red Sox's pivotal decisions. They analyze Bregman's value beyond stats, Mayer's trade potential, and Alex Cora's crucial off-field management. The duo also sets expectations for a successful 2025 campaign. Is an ALDS appearance enough, or should fans dream bigger?Tune in for insider perspectives on Boston's roster moves and playoff aspirations. Will the front office make the bold choices needed to reach the next level? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.UpsideSimply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use th

The Red Sox (78-63) concluded their 6-game homestand with a disappointing 8-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday night at Fenway Park. Cleveland scored a run in the 1st Inning and opened up the game with a 6-run 2nd against the Sox bullpen.  The Sox went 3-3 on their homestand against the Pirates and Guardians. -----Sox at the Dish: The Red Sox managed only 7 hits (1 Extra-Base Hit) in Wednesday night's loss. Nick Sogard knocked in the club's only run with a 2-out Single in the 4th. The team went 1-for-8 with Runners in Scoring Position. Romy Gonzalez collected 2 hits, both Singles, in the loss.  Gonzalez has hit safely in 7 in a row and has 5 multi-hit games over his last 6 games.  Alex Bregman went 0-for-4 in the finale and went 3-for-26 with 1 Double & 1 RBI on the homestand.         -----Bullpen Game: Brennan Bernardino got the final 3 outs in Tuesday's comeback win and served as the opener for the 3rd time this season in Wednesday's finale and he recorded 2 outs in the 1st.  Jordan Hicks recor

Red Sox playoff hopes alive: Can they shock MLB? Boston's rollercoaster season reaches critical juncture.Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian and WEEI's Tom Carroll dissect the Boston Red Sox's unexpected playoff push. They analyze the impact of trading Rafael Devers, the surprising performances of Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello, and the outfield's strength and challenges. The conversation shifts to Roman Anthony's meteoric rise and his potential as the franchise's future cornerstone.Tune in for expert insights on the Red Sox's World Series chances, roster management strategies, and the young talent reshaping Boston's baseball landscape. Will the Sox's pitching hold up in October? Can Anthony become the next face of Fenway? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.UpsideSimply down

The Red Sox (78-62) made it 3 straight wins with an 11-7 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in front of a crowd of 34,901 at Fenway Park Tuesday night. The Sox scored 4 runs, all with 2 outs, in the Bottom of the 8th Inning to go in front for good.  It's the Sox 34th comeback win of the season.  With the win, the Red Sox clinched the series vs. the Guardians and are now a season-high 16 games over .500.-----Sox at the Dish: After the Guardians scored a run in the Top of the 2nd Inning, the Red Sox responded with 4 runs in the Bottom of the 2nd and had 6 straight hitters reaching with hits. Ceddanne Rafaela broke a 1-1 tie with a 2-run Single. Roman Anthony capped the 4-run inning with an RBI Single. Nathaniel Lowe made it 5-1 with a 2-out, solo HR in the Bottom of the 3rd. It's Lowe's 18th of the season overall and 2nd with the Red Sox.  After the Guardians scored 6 runs in the Top of the 6th, Ceddanne Rafaela tied the game at 7-7 with a 2-run Home Run. It was his 16th on the season and 2nd since the All-St

Trevor Story's stellar season sparks contract speculation. Will the Red Sox lose their star infielder in 2026?Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian analyzes Story's impressive .260 average, 22 homers, and 84 RBIs, weighing his potential opt-out decision. She examines Brayan Bello's recent pitching struggles against the Cleveland Guardians and explores how fatherhood impacts his day game performance. The discussion covers September roster expansions, including the additions of ZacK Kelly and Ali Sánchez, and their implications for the Red Sox's playoff push.Tune in for expert insights on the Red Sox's crucial September schedule and their tight race with the Blue Jays and Yankees for a postseason berth. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.UpsideSimply download the free Upside ap

The Red Sox (77-62) came from behind to beat the Cleveland Guardians, 6-4, in the series opener on Labor Monday at Fenway Park. Aroldis Chapman worked a 1-2-3 9th for his 28th save. With the win, the Red Sox are 15 games over .500 for the 2nd time this season. -----Sox at the Dish: The Sox got on the board with 2 runs in the 1st-Inning against Guardians rookie starter, Parker Messick. Roman Anthony led off the game with a Single and eventually scored from 3rd on a balk.  Romy Gonzalez knocked in the 2nd run of the Inning with an RBI Single. Trevor Story tied the game at 3-3 with an RBI Single in the Bottom of the 2nd. The Sox went in front with 2 runs in the 5th on an 2-run Single from Carlos Narvaez in the 5th Story added on with a solo Home Run in the 6th, his 23rd.   -----Bello on the Bump: Brayan Bello made the start in the series opener and picked up his 11th win of the season. Bello ended up throwing 35 pitches and he gave up 3 runs in the 2nd Inning.  He worked a 1-2-3 5th Inning and ended up throwing

Red Sox make bold moves: Chapman extended, Buehler released. Is a playoff push on the horizon?Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the Boston Red Sox's recent roster shakeups, analyzing Aroldis Chapman's $13.3 million extension and Walker Buehler's surprising release. The discussion covers Chapman's impressive 1.02 ERA, Buehler's struggles, and how these decisions impact the team's postseason aspirations. Maljanian also recaps the Red Sox's series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, highlighting Lucas Giolito's strong performance and Jarren Duran's electrifying inside-the-park home run.Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Boston Red Sox's path to October baseball. Will Chapman's veteran presence and Duran's speed be enough to secure a wild card spot? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament.

The Red Sox (76-62) avoided being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates with Sunday's 5-2 win in front of a sellout crowd of 36,583 at Fenway Park. Aroldis Chapman retired the side 1-2-3 with 2 strikeouts in the 9th to notch his 27th save. With the win, the Sox avoided a 6th straight home loss and finished 17-11 in August. It's the first time the Sox have had a winning record in the month of August since 2019.     -----Sox at the Dish: The Red Sox went in front for good in the 5th Inning. Roman Anthony tied the game at 1-1 with an RBI groundout. Jarren Duran hit an Inside-the-Park Home Run with 2 on later in the inning that put the Red Sox up, 4-1.  Ceddanne Rafaela made it 5-1 with an RBI (infield) Single in the 6th Inning. Anthony went 0-for-3 with a walk and run scored, and his 6-game hit streak came to an end. Alex Bregman broke an 0-for-17 at the plate with a Single in the 4th Inning. -----Going with Gio: Lucas Giolito turned in another solid outing in Sunday's finale despite allowing 5 walks over 6.0 Innings.

The Red Sox (75-62) dropped their 5th straight game at Fenway, falling 10-3, to the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday afternoon in front of another sellout crowd. The Pirates scored 3 runs in the 5th and 5 runs in the 6th to break the game open. Pittsburgh, now 22-46 on the road, has won the first 2 games of the series.         -----Sox at the Dish: Carlos Narvaez tied the game at 1-1 with a solo Home Run to start off the 3rd Inning against Johan Oviedo. It was his 12th of the season, 6th at Fenway, and broke an 0-for-9 skid at the plate. Romy Gonzalez gave the Sox their 1st lead of the game with an RBI Single in the 4th Inning that scored Trevor Story from 3rd-Base. Gonzalez picked up his 2nd RBI Single in the Bottom of the 6th.  The Sox had the bases loaded and 1 out but David Hamilton struck out swinging and Narvaez struck out looking on a 3-2 pitch to end the threat. Roman Anthony had a single in the 7th to extend hit streak to 6 in a row. Alex Bregman went 0-for-4 and has 1 hit in his last 23 at-bats.     ----

The Red Sox (75-60) returned home from a 7-1 road trip and lost the series opener, 4-2, to the Pittsburgh Pirates in front of a sellout crowd of 36,344 Friday night at Fenway Park. The Sox 4-game win streak came to an end with the loss, and they've now lost 4 straight at Fenway.    -----Sox at the Dish: The Sox got on the board first, scoring in the 4th on a Ceddanne Rafaela infield Single and an E-5 that scored Masa Yoshida. Roman Anthony made it 2-0 with a Home Run to lead off the 5th Inning. It's Anthony's 8th Home Run of the season and 3rd in 5 Games. Romy Gonzalez collected 3 Singles in the loss. Alex Bregman went 0-for-4 and Trevor Story went 0-for-4 with 3 strikeouts.  Bregman has 1 hit in his last 19 at-bats.   -----Rookie Debut: 22-year-old Payton Tolle made his MLB debut in the series opener Friday night and tossed 5 scoreless before giving way to the bullpen in the 6th Inning. He exited with a 2-0 lead but ended up with a No-Decision. Tolle ended up going 5.1 Innings and he was charged with 2 earne

MLB playoff races heat up as Kyle Schwarber's 4-homer game stuns the league. Is this the most impressive offensive performance of the season?Jeff Carr and the squad break down the latest developments in the American and National League playoff hunts. The hosts debate the difficulty of hitting for the cycle versus a 4-homer game, analyzing Schwarber's recent feat and its historical context. The conversation shifts to a heated MVP discussion, pitting Yankees slugger Aaron Judge against Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh.Tune in for expert analysis on playoff positioning, offensive explosions, and the factors that could decide this year's MVP race.Listener SurveyWe’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to wi

Red Sox dominate Orioles in crucial sweep. Is this the turning point for Boston's playoff push?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the Boston Red Sox's impressive series against Baltimore, highlighting Lucas Giolito's stellar 8-inning performance and Aroldis Chapman's career-best bullpen dominance. The discussion covers offensive concerns, situational hitting struggles, and how these factors might impact Boston's postseason chances. Key topics include the Red Sox's pitching depth, upcoming challenges, and top prospect Payton Tolle's highly anticipated MLB debut.Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Boston Red Sox's path to October baseball. Will their pitching prowess be enough to overcome offensive inconsistencies? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.UpsideSimply

The Red Sox (75-60) held on for a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles Thursday afternoon at Camden Yards and with the win completed a 4-game series sweep.  It's the Sox 7th sweep of the season and 2nd on the road. With Thursday's win, the Sox have won 4 straight road games for the 1st time this season and are a season-high 15 games over .500.  -----Sox at the Dish: The Sox got on the board 1st with Trevor Story's 2-out solo Home Run in the 1st Inning. Rob Refsnyder put the Red Sox up 2-1 with a solo Home Run in the 4th Inning. It was Refsnyder's 7th Home Run of the season. Roman Anthony knocked in the go-ahead run and what turned out to be the winning run with a 2-out RBI Single in the Top of the 8th Inning.   -----Crochet Day: Garrett Crochet took a no-decision in Thursday's start. Crochet gave up a solo HR to Alex Jackson in the 3rd Inning. Crochet has allowed 16 Home Runs this season and 13 have been solo shots. He finished with a 1-2-3 6th Inning with 2 Strikeouts.    -----#'s of the Day: --The Sox hit 2 H

Chapman's dominance stuns as Red Sox surge in playoff race. Is Boston's bullpen now the best in baseball?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Aroldis Chapman's jaw-dropping stats and Ceddanne Rafaela's clutch homer against the Orioles. The discussion covers Chapman's 100+ mph fastballs at 36, Rafaela's plate struggles, and how returning players like Rob Refsnyder could reshape the lineup. Key topics include Boston's recent success against the Yankees, bullpen strategy shifts, and the tightening AL wild card battle.Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Red Sox's path to October. Will Chapman's dominance and Rafaela's heroics propel Boston to a deep playoff run? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.UpsideSimply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Pl

The Red Sox (74-60) called it a comeback with Wednesday night's 3-2 victory over the Orioles at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Ceddanne Rafaela hit a 2-run Home Run in the top of the 9th Inning to put the Sox in front. Aroldis Chapman struck out the side in the Bottom of the 9th to end it and pick up his 26th Save.  With Wednesday's win, the Sox are a season-high 14 games over .500     -----Sox at the Dish: For the 2nd time in the Series, Roman Anthony led off the game with a Home Run. He did it for the 1st time in his career on Monday night's opener. The Sox were shutout down by Roansy Contreras, who ended up working 4.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen. Sox chased him from the game in the 8th with Connor Wong reaching with a leadoff walk and going 1st to 3rd on a Single from David Hamilton. Both would be left stranded with Keegan Akin striking out Roman Anthony and Alex Bregman and getting Trevor Story on a fielder's choice groundout. It set up the drama and heroics from Rafaela in the 9th.  It was his 15th