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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

Red Sox hurler Lucas Giolito stuns Orioles with dominant 8-inning shutout. Is he the missing piece for Boston's playoff push?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Giolito's masterful performance, highlighting his pitch selection and strategy against Baltimore's potent lineup. The discussion covers David Hamilton's recent offensive surge, the impact on Boston's bullpen, and how Alex Cora's tactics are reshaping the AL East race. Key topics include the Red Sox's chances of catching Toronto, upcoming challenges against division rivals, and potential roster moves to watch.Don't miss this in-depth analysis of Boston's path to October baseball. Can the Red Sox overcome the 4-game deficit with 29 left to play? 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

The Red Sox (73-60) won for the 4th time in 5 games this season against the Orioles at Camden Yards with Tuesday night's 5-0 victory in Baltimore. The Sox are 5-1 on their current road trip with 2 more to go against the Orioles.  With Tuesday night's win, the Red Sox are 13 games above .500 for the 3rd time this season.  -----Going with Gio: Lucas Giolito struck out 8 and tossed 8 scoreless Innings in notching his 9th win of the season with Tuesday's victory against the Orioles. Giolito has worked 15 scoreless frames in 2 starts vs. the Orioles this season. He ended his night by striking out Jeremia Jackson in an 11-pitch at-bat to end the 8th.  With the win, the Sox are now 15-6 in Giolito's 1st 21 starts of the season. He began the night by retiring the 1st 8 hitters he faced. Giolito gave up 4 hits and walked only 1. He retired the side 1-2-3 on 4 pitches in the 7th Inning. It's the 2nd time this season he's gone a full 8.0 innings in a start.   -----Sox at the Dish: Trevor Story got the Sox on the board w

Red Sox stun Orioles with Duran's clutch homer. Is a playoff push on the horizon?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Boston's impressive victory, highlighting Jarren Duran's game-changing three-run blast and Garrett Whitlock's dominant bullpen performance. The discussion covers Duran's offensive struggles, Whitlock's transition from starter to reliever, and how Alex Cora's bullpen strategy is reshaping the AL East landscape. Key topics include Boston's late-inning options, Richard Fitts' injury concerns, and potential rotation adjustments as the playoff race heats up.Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Red Sox's path to October. Will Boston's bullpen hold strong? Can Duran maintain his clutch hitting? 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

The Red Sox (72-60) got back in the win column with a 4-3victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the series opener at Camden Yards Monday night. The Sox are 4-1 on their current 8-game Trip. With Monday's win, the Sox ended a 4-game losing streak against the Orioles.   -----Bernardino & Fitts: Brennan Bernardino was the opener for the Red Sox Monday night, and he struck out 2 in working a scoreless 1st. Richard Fitts entered after Bernardino and gave up 3 earned runs over 4+ Innings. Fitts walked 3, hit a batter and struck out 6. He finished up by retiring the final 7 hitters that he faced. Fitts gave up a game-tying solo Home Run to Colton Cowser in the 2nd Inning. He allowed 4 straight hitters batters to reach in the 3rd Inning and Cowser knocked in a pair of runs with a Single that put the Orioles up, 3-1. Fitts exited with right biceps tightness to his right arm while facing the leadoff hitter in the 6th Inning.-----Sox Impressive Pen: Steve Matz worked 2.0 scoreless innings out of the bullpen and struc

Red Sox stun Yankees in crucial series win. Is a deep playoff run on the horizon?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Boston's impressive 3-1 series victory in the Bronx, highlighting Roman Anthony's clutch homer and Brayan Bello's dominant pitching. The discussion covers Walker Buehler's move to the bullpen, Dustin May's recent struggles, and how Alex Cora's tactics are reshaping the Red Sox's playoff chances. Key topics include Boston's offensive inconsistency, upcoming challenges in the Wild Card race, and potential roster moves to watch.Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Boston Red Sox's path to October glory. Will their resilience carry them through the final stretch of the season? 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

The Red Sox (71-60) were unable to pull off the series sweep and dropped a 7-2 decision to the New York Yankees in the Bronx Sunday night.  With the loss, the Sox 8-game win streak vs. the Yankees came to an end.  With the loss, the Red Sox also failed to get to 13 games above .500 for the 3rd time this season. The Sox remain 5.0 games behind the Blue Jays for 1st-place in the AL East and are 0.5 game ahead of the Yankees for the A.L's top Wild Card Spot. -----Going with Dustin: Dustin May made the start and took the loss on Sunday's finale in the Bronx. The 27-year-old gave up 5 earned runs on 5 hits over 4.1 Innings. He walked 3 and struck out 3. May allowed the leadoff man to reach in all 5 innings he worked.  He gave up 3 Home Runs on the night including 2 off the bat of Trent Grishman. The Red Sox are 1-3 in May's first 4 starts since being acquired from the Dodgers at the trade deadline.  -----Sox at the Dish: The Sox were shutout by Carlos Rodon over the first 5 innings but managed to work (37 Pitches