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The Red Sox (89-73) concluded the 2025 MLB Regular Season with a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in front of a sellout crowd of 35,503 at Fenway Park Sunday afternoon. The Sox wrapped up by winning the final 3 series of the Regular Season.  With Sunday's victory, the Sox finish the season 16 games over .500, matching the high-water mark for the 2025 season (5X). ----- Jose on the Bump: The Red Sox selected the contract of Jose De Leon on Sunday, and the 33-year-old made his 1st Big League start since 2023 with the Twins in Sunday's Regular Season finale. De Leon, who went 0-9 with a 7.05 ERA in 22 Games (13 Game Starts) with Triple-A Worcester in 2025, turned in a solid outing and left the game with a 1-run lead. De Leon went 6.2 Innings and gave way to Steven Matz with 2 on & 2 out in the 7th. He walked 3, struck out 8 and induced 2Groundball Double Plays. He picked up his 5th Big League win and his first since 2019 when he was with the Tampa Bay Rays.   ----- Sox at the Dish: Masa Yoshida got the Re

The Red Sox (88-73) dropped a 2-1 decision to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park. With the win, the Tigers clinch the season series vs. the Red Sox and secure a playoff berth in the American League Postseason. It's possible the Tigers could host the Red Sox in the Best 2 out of 3 Wild Card Round, which gets started on Tuesday.      ----- Early Time: Connelly Early made the start for the Red Sox the day after the club clinched a postseason berth. Early gave up a Single to Jahmai Jones and then retired 13 in a row before getting into trouble in the 5th Inning. Early gave up a 2-out, 4-pitch walk to the #9 hitter Parker Meadows to load up the bases. The next hitter Jones knocked in 2 with a 2-out Single and that put the Tigers in front, 2-1.   ----- Sox at the Dish: The Sox got on the board in the 2nd Inning against Tigers starter Keider Montero. Ceddanne Rafaela led off the frame with a Single and scored on a 2-out RBI Single from Nick Sogard. Rob Refsnyder had a lead-off Single in the 6th 

The Red Sox (88-72) came-from-behind and walked off in the Bottom of the 9th Inning with a 4-3 win in the series opener against the Detroit Tigres Friday night at Fenway Park. Ceddanne Rafaela knocked in the winning run with an RBI Triple that scored Romy Gonzalez all the way from 1st Base with the winning run. With the win, the Sox clinch a Wild Card spot and are in the postseason for the first time since 2021.  Red Sox 6 relievers combined for 6 scoreless Innings. Aroldis Chapman gave up a leadoff Double in the 9th but left the potential go-ahead run at 3rd by getting 2 strikeouts to work out of the jam.  -----Harrison on the Hill: Kyle Harrison made his 2nd straight start and was unable to get out of the 4th Inning. Harrison managed to work out of a bases loaded and 1 out jam in the 1st Inning. The 1st 5 hitters for the Tigers reached in the 4th and Harrison was pulled after giving up a 2-run Double to Jahmai Jones that made it 3-0.  Justin Slaten and Steven Matz were called up to get the 3 outs and Matz e

GUARDIANS SURGE, TIGERS COLLAPSE: MLB PLAYOFF RACE HEATS UP Cleveland Guardians stun Detroit Tigers with late-season comeback. Can they clinch a playoff spot in the final weekend? Jeff Carr and Justin Lada break down the Guardians' impressive turnaround, highlighting key players and strategic moves. The discussion covers the Tigers' epic collapse, vulnerable teams heading into October, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen concerns. Sully introduces his "Summer Score" metric, offering unique insights into team performance. Don't miss the heated debate on MLB's playoff format and its impact on fan engagement. Tune in for expert analysis on the most exciting storylines as the regular season comes to a dramatic close.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today.   

Red Sox playoff hopes hang in the balance. Can they clinch against Detroit?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Boston's complex postseason scenarios, highlighting the crucial series against the Tigers. She analyzes Brayan Bello's recent performance, discussing his potential as a playoff starter and areas for improvement. The host previews the pitching matchups for the weekend, emphasizing the pressure on young arms Kyle Harrison and Connelly Early. Key topics include the importance of clinching early, strategic considerations for the final game, and how the outcomes could reshape the AL playoff picture.Tune in for expert insights on the Red Sox's path to October baseball and the pivotal moments that could define their season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Ama

The Red Sox (87-72) were held without a base runner over the first 6 Innings and ended up losing the series finale, 6-1, to the Toronto Blue Jays in front of a crowd of 42,129 at Rogers Centre in Toronto Thursday night. The Sox went 4-2 on their final regular season road trip of the 2025 season.  It's the 9th time this season where the Red Sox had an opportunity for the series sweep but lost in the series finale.  -----Bello on the Bump: Brayan Bello made his final regular start in the series finale Thursday night. Bello was tagged with the loss, giving up 3 runs (2 earned runs) over 5.0+ Innings. Bello walked 3, struck out 3 and hit 2 batters. He exited after allowing the first 3 hitters to reach in the 6th Inning and they all scored when Justin Wilson entered and promptly gave up a Grand Slam to Daulton Varsho. Boston went 15-13 in Bello's 28 game starts this season. Bello went 1-3 with a no-decision in his 4 starts in September.  -----Sox at the Dish: The Red Sox did not have a base runner over the first 6

Red Sox on fire! Yoshida's bat ignites playoff push as Crochet dominates Blue Jays. Can Boston clinch today?Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Masataka Yoshida's scorching hot streak and Garrett Crochet's Cy Young-worthy performance. She analyzes Boston's magic number, potential clinching scenarios, and preferred Wild Card matchups. Key topics include Yoshida's adjustments at the plate, Crochet's league-leading stats, and how the Red Sox stack up against possible playoff opponents like the Yankees and Blue Jays.Don't miss this crucial analysis of Boston's path to October glory. Will Yoshida and Crochet lead the charge to a deep postseason run? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. NutrafolSee thicker, stronger hair with less shedding in just 3–6 m

The Red Sox (87-71) improved to 4-1 on their current 6-game Road Trip with a 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday night at Rogers Centre in Toronto. With Wednesday's win, the Red Sox are a season-high 16 games over .500 for the 3rd time this season. The Sox have won the first 2 games of the series and will go for the series sweep Thursday night.---- Crochet Day: Garrett Crochet was terrific in earning his 18th victory of the season Wednesday night. Crochet is now tied with Yankees starter Max Fried with an AL-Best 18 wins on the season. The Sox lefty went 8 scoreless innings and retired 10 in a row to finish off his outing.  Crochet allowed only 3 Hits. He walked no one and struck out 6.  Crochet allowed the leadoff man to reach only once over his 8 Innings and 5 of his 6 strikeouts on the night came against the 1st batter of the inning. It's also his 6th scoreless outing of the season.    -----Sox at the Dish: The Sox pushed across 3 runs in the 1st Inning against Blue Jays starting pitcher, Max Sche

Red Sox stun Blue Jays 4-1, inching closer to playoff berth. Can Boston secure their spot with tough matchups ahead?Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the crucial win and analyzes Lucas Giolito's performance as a potential playoff starter. She previews upcoming pitching matchups, including Garrett Crochet's strategic start adjustment. MLB star Max Scherzer shares insights on his rehab and eagerness to rejoin Toronto's roster. The episode explores the game-changing Automated Ball Strike system set for 2026 implementation, detailing its impact on accuracy and pace of play.Tune in for expert analysis on Boston's playoff push and the future of MLB's strike zone technology. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. NutrafolSee thicker, stronger hair with l

The Red Sox (85-71) took the series opener over the Toronto Blue Jays with a 4-1 victory at Rogers Centre Tuesday night in Toronto.  The Sox are 3-1 on their final road trip of the season which has 2 games remaining in Toronto.  Justin Wilson, Garrett Whitlock, Justin Slaten and Aroldis Chapman combined to retire 13 hitters of the game.  Chapman worked a 1-2-3 9th for his 32nd Save.---- Going with Gio: Lucas Giolito made the start in the series opener and ended up going 4.2 Innings. Giolito exited after giving up a 2-out walk in the 5th Inning.  The runner was eventually stranded by Justin Wilson. Giolito ended up giving up 1 run on 3 Hits. He walked 4, struck out 3 and threw 98 pitchers over his 4.2 Innings. It's the 2nd straight start that Giolito failed to get out of the 5th Inning.  Giolito is 0-2 with 2 no-decisions over his last 4 starts. The Sox improved to 18-8 in Giolito's 26 starts. -----Sox at the Dish: The Sox got on the board 1st with a run in the 2nd Inning against Kevin Gausman. Masa Yoshida le

Red Sox playoff hopes hang in the balance. Can Boston clinch a wild card spot in the final week?Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the crucial factors for the Boston Red Sox's postseason push. Starting pitching emerges as the key to success, with Garrett Crochet, Lucas Giolito, and Brayan Bello under the spotlight. Alex Bregman's performance could make or break the team's chances. Maljanian analyzes bullpen management, potential scenarios for securing a playoff berth, and the impact of Roman Anthony's injury status.Discover the magic number, tiebreaker situations, and must-win games that will shape the Red Sox's fate. Will Boston's stars step up when it matters most? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. NutrafolSee thicker, stronger hair with les

Red Sox playoff hopes surge as Alex Bregman ignites offense. Can Boston secure a wild card spot in the final week?Bregman's clutch performance against the Rays fuels Boston's postseason push. Wilyer Abreu returns from injury, adding defensive prowess and offensive firepower to the lineup. Kyle Harrison impresses in his Red Sox starting rotation debut, showcasing potential as a future rotation cornerstone. The wild card race tightens with Cleveland and Houston hot on Boston's heels.Tune in for expert analysis on Boston's playoff chances and key players stepping up when it matters most. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. NutrafolSee thicker, stronger hair with less shedding in just 3–6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, get $10 off your first mont

The Red Sox (85-71) could not pull off the series sweep versus the Tampa Bays Rays, falling 7-3 in the finale Sunday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL. It's the 8th time this season where the Sox had a chance to finish off a sweep and lost the finale.----Rough Early Start: Connelly Early made his 3rd Big League start in Sunday's final and was tagged with the loss. Early gave up 3 runs (2 ER) all in the 1st Inning. He settled down and worked 3 consecutive scoreless Innings before he exited with the Red Sox trailing, 3-1 after 4 Innings. Early walked 2 (both in the 1st Inning) and struck out 4. -----Sox at the Dish: The Sox managed just 1 Run and 6 Hits over the 1st 6 Innings against starter Joe Boyle and 2 relievers.  Nathaniel Lowe struck out to end the 1st Inning and left 3 runners stranded. Lowe struck out and left the bases loaded again in the 5th Inning. The Sox got to within a run with 2 runs in the 7th. Alex Bregman and Romy Gonzalez collected RBI Singles.  Sox had 1st and 3rd with 1 ou

The Red Sox (85-70) clinched the series win with a 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL.  With the win, the Sox are now 12-4 over their last 16 road games. The Red Sox have won 8 in a row vs. Tampa Bay and the Sox are 10-2 overall against the Rays this season with 1 more to go on Sunday.  Garrett Whitlock worked a scoreless 8th Inning to earn the win. Aroldis Chapman worked a scoreless 9th and recorded his 31st save of the year. ----Harrison Takes the Ball: Kyle Harrison made his first start with the Red Sox and was impressive tossing 6 Innings of 1-run baseball.  He left with a 3-1 win and in line for the win but ended up with a no-decision. Harrison walked 2 and struck out 5. Harrison gave up a Single to Yandy Diaz and a walk to Junior Caminero but then retired the next 3 hitters to escape the jam.   -----Sox at the Dish:  Alex Bregman broke a 1-1 tie with a 2-out, RBI Single in the 5th Inning. Nathaniel Lowe made it 3-1 with a sacrifice fly in the

The Red Sox (84-70) opened up their final road trip of the season with an 11-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Friday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL. With the win, the Sox are now 11-4 over their last 15 road games. The Red Sox have won 7 in a row vs. Tampa Bay and the Sox are 9-2 overall against the Rays this season.  ----Crochet Day: Garrett Crochet took the mound for the start in the series opener against the Rays Friday night and turned in a quality outing. Crochet gave up single runs over each of the 1st 3 Innings but did not allow a run over his final 3 Innings of work.  Crochet gave up solo Home Runs to Yandy Diaz and Carlson Williams. He walked 3, struck out 9 and had 19 swings and misses in his outing. He left with a 4-3 lead and picked up his 17th win. The Sox are 6-0 in his last 6 starts and 16-3 in Crochet's last 19 outings. Crochet has now allowed 3 runs or less in 25 of his 31 starts this season. -----Sox at the Dish: The Sox tied the game at 1-1 in the 2nd Inning with Nate E

MLB Playoff Race Heats Up: Who's In, Who's Out? The National League wild card battle intensifies as teams scramble for postseason spots. Are the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers locks? The Locked On MLB Squad breaks down the Chicago Cubs' chances and the New York Mets' surprising struggles. In the American League, the Cleveland Guardians surge with a 17-5 run. Can they overtake the vulnerable Boston Red Sox? Clayton Kershaw's potential retirement sparks debate on his legacy and the Dodgers' World Series odds. The panel explores how modern pitching strategies are reshaping the game, questioning if current Hall of Fame criteria need an overhaul. With active win leaders like Justin Verlander far ahead of the pack, what does the future hold for starting pitchers? Tune in for expert analysis on your team's playoff push and the evolving landscape of MLB pitching. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade

Red Sox playoff hopes hang by a thread. Can they turn it around in time?Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Boston's recent collapse, analyzing Alex Cora's managerial decisions and Brayan Bello's pitching woes. The discussion covers key players who need to step up, including Alex Bregman and Jarren Duran, as well as the team's mental approach at the plate. Maljanian highlights crucial upcoming series against AL East rivals and emphasizes the urgency for Boston to secure wins.Will the Red Sox overcome their struggles and clinch a postseason berth? Tune in for expert analysis on Boston's path to October baseball. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. NutrafolSee thicker, stronger hair with less shedding in just 3–6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited

The Red Sox (83-70) never led at any point on Thursday afternoon and dropped a 5-3 decision to the Athletics in the series finale at Fenway Park.  With the loss in the series finale, the Red Sox went 2-4 on their homestand against the Yankees and Athletics.  ----Bello on the Bump: Brayan Bello made the start in the series finale Thursday afternoon. Bello and the Sox were down 3-0 4 Hitters (16 Pitches) in with Brett Rooker hitting a 2-run Home Run & Tyler Soderstrom adding an RBI Single. Bello threw 27 pitches in the 3rd and gave up an unearned run after issuing back-to-back 2-out walks. Bello lasted 4 Innings and allowed 3 runs (2 earned runs) on 5 Hits. He walked 2 and struck out 3. The Sox are now 15-12 in Bello's 27 starts and have lost his last 2 outings.-----Sox at the Dish: The Sox got on the board in the Bottom of the 1st Inning with Trevor Story scoring on a sacrifice fly from Masa Yoshida to short right-field.David Hamilton brought the Red Sox to within a run with a Home Run to lead off the 2nd 

Red Sox stun A's with Trevor Story's record-breaking stolen base streak. Is a deep playoff run on the horizon?Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Boston's crucial 5-4 extra-inning victory, highlighting Story's AL-record 31 consecutive stolen bases and game-changing plays. The discussion covers Alex Cora's strategic management, Lucas Giolito's pitching struggles, and how recent performances are reshaping the Red Sox's postseason landscape.Key topics include Boston's offensive challenges with runners in scoring position, upcoming wild card race implications, and potential playoff rotation concerns. Maljanian offers insider perspectives on Cora's in-game decisions and Giolito's effectiveness at Fenway Park.Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Red Sox's path to October baseball. Will Boston's momentum carry them through the final stretch of the regular season? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade wit

The Red Sox (83-69) walked off with a 5-4, 10-Inning win over the Athletics in front of a sellout crowd of 36,404 at Fenway Park Wednesday night.  Nate Eaton scored the winning run on a groundball off the bat of pinch-hitter Nick Sogard. The throw to the plate from 2nd-baseman Zack Gelof arrived late with Eaton scoring on the head-first slide. The Sox even up the series at 1-1 and are now 2-3 on their current 6-game homestand. With the loss, the Athletics 5-game win streak came to an end.  ----Going with Gio: Lucas Giolito made the mound start for the Red Sox Wednesday night. Giolito did not make it out of the 5th Inning, and he exited with the bases loaded. Justin Wilson entered with the 3 runners on base and all 3 inherited runners eventually scored.  Giolito was charged with 4 earned runs on 5 hits. He walked 5 and struck out 5. He was taken off the loss for the loss after the Sox came back and tied the game up at 4-4 in the 6th Inning.     -----Sox at the Dish: The Red Sox got on the board in the 1st Inni