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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

Red Sox playoff hopes hang by a thread after crushing loss to Athletics. Can Boston's bats wake up in time?Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the Red Sox's offensive woes, highlighting their abysmal .092 average with runners in scoring position over the last six games. She analyzes Alex Bregman's $40 million slump and questions Alex Cora's bullpen management, particularly Greg Weissert's usage in high-leverage situations. The discussion covers Boston's wild card battle, Connelly Early's strong start, and potential fixes for the team's situational hitting struggles.Tune in for an in-depth look at the critical issues facing the Red Sox as they fight for their postseason lives. 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

The Red Sox (82-69) dropped a 2-1 decision to the Athletics in front of a crowd of 35,886 at Fenway Park Tuesday night. The Sox are 2-3 on their current 6-game homestand and 4-9 over their last 13 games in Boston.  With the win, the Athletics have won 5 in a row. ----Early Is A Go: Connelly Early was terrific in making his 1st career start at Fenway in Tuesday night's opener against the Athletics. Early left with a 1-0 lead and a runner on in the 6th and was charged with the run after Greg Weissert game up a game-tying, 2-out RBI Double to pinch-hitter Tyler Soderstrom.  Early in his 1st 2 Big League starts has given up 1 earned run over 10.1 Innings. He's walked only 1 and struck out 18.  He's allowed 10 hits in the 2 starts, both vs. the Athletics, and they've all been Singles.  -----Sox at the DISH: The Red Sox had the bases loaded and no one in the 2nd Inning but failed to score. Ceddanne Rafaela struck out and Romy Gonzalez hit into a 6-4-3 Inning-Ending Double Play. Sox got on the board against Jeffrey

Red Sox playoff pitching strategy unveiled. Will a four-man rotation lead to postseason success?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Boston's bold move to shorten their pitching lineup, featuring Garrett Crochet, Brayan Bello, Lucas Giolito, and rookie Connelly Early. The discussion covers the risks and rewards of this approach, Liam Hendriks' season-ending injury, and the team's playoff chances. Key topics include the impact of young stars Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, plus veteran Alex Bregman's role in a potential deep run.Tune in for expert analysis on how the Red Sox's pitching gamble could reshape their October fortunes. 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.

Red Sox playoff hopes hang in the balance as Wilyer Abreu's return looms large. Can Boston's bats heat up in time to secure a wild card spot?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the Sox's recent offensive woes, highlighting their disappointing series loss to the Yankees. Key topics include the impact of Abreu's absence, current wild card standings, and players who need to step up their game. The host analyzes Boston's struggles with runners in scoring position and dissects the performances of Masataka Yoshida, Alex Bregman, and Brayan Bello.Tune in for an in-depth look at the Red Sox's path to October baseball and the crucial adjustments needed to outpace their AL rivals. 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

The Red Sox (82-68) scored 6 runs in the 1st Inning and avoided being swept at home by the New York Yankees by taking the series finale- 6-4, at Fenway Park Sunday night.  With Sunday's win, the Red Sox avoided being swept at home for the 2nd time this season and are 1.5 games behind the Yankees for the 1st American League Wild Card. The Red Sox clinched a winning record for the first time since 2021 when the club went 92-70 and lost in the ALCS to the Houston Astros. Aroldis Chapman worked a 1-2-3 9th to slam the door shut on the Yankees.  -----Crochet Day: Garrett Crochet was staked to an early 6-0 lead and improved to 16-5 on the season (3-0 vs. Yankees) in earning the win in Sunday's finale. Crochet gave up 3 earned runs over 6 Innings of work.  He walked 1 and matched a season-high with 12 strikeouts. It's Crochet's 2nd straight game with 10 or more strikeouts and 8th time for 2025.  Crochet gave up Home Runs to Amed Rosario and Aaron Judge.  It's the 4th time this season where Crochet gave up 2 or more

The Red Sox (81-68) lost their 3rd in a row with a 5-3 loss to the Yankees in front of a sellout crowd at Fenway Park Saturday afternoon. The Yankees have won the first 2 games of the series and now lead the Red Sox by 2.5 games for the top Wild Card spot in the American League.     -----Bello on the Bump: Brayan Bello made the start against the Yankees Saturday afternoon and took the loss to fall to 11-7 on the year. The Yankees got him for 2 runs in the 1st Inning. Jazz Chisholm Jr. had 3 Hits, including a Home Run and 3 RBIs in 3 at-bats versus Bello. The 26-year-old exited after 5 Innings and the Sox trailing, 4-0. Bello gave allowed 4 earned runs on 5 Hits. He walked 3 and struck out 4.  The Red Sox dropped to 15-11 in Bello's 26 game starts. It's Bello's first loss since August 10th on the road vs. the Padres.  -----Sox at the DISH: Max Fried held the Red Sox lineup scoreless over the first 4 Innings. Alex Bregman hit a 2-out, solo Home Run in the 5th to make it 4-1. It was Bregman's first Home Run sinc

The Red Sox (81-67) returned home Friday night to open up a 6-game homestand and dropped the series opener, 4-1, to the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. The Sox have lost 2 in a row and are now 1.5 games behind the Yankees for the top Wild Card in the American League. The Red Sox are now 4.5 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays.   -----Going with Gio: Lucas Giolito made the start in the series opener and took the loss to fall to 10-4 on the season. Giolito gave up a solo Home Run to Aaron Judge in the 1st Inning and an unearned run in the 3rd Inning. He departed with 2 outs in the 5th Inning and the Red Sox trailing, 2-0.  Giolito walked 1 and struck out 6 in his outing. The Red Sox have lost his last 2 starts and are now 16-8 in his 24 outings on the season. Giolito has now allowed 17 Home Runs on the season and 11 have come with no one on base.  -----Sox at the DISH: The Red Sox were held hitless over the first 6 Innings but Yankees starter, Luis Gil.  The Red Sox had 2nd and 3rd with no one out on a pair of

Red Sox Stunner: Bregman's Game-Changing Impact and Crucial Yankees ShowdownAlex Bregman's leadership revolutionizes the Boston Red Sox. His unique approach to team strategy and player development sets him apart in MLB. Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Bregman's vital role, analyzes the evolving starting rotation, and previews a season-defining series against the New York Yankees. Key topics include Kyle Harrison's impressive debut, potential roster moves, and offensive strategies to overcome injuries.Will the Red Sox's small ball tactics and team speed be enough to outpace the Yankees? Can Boston's pitching staff rise to the challenge in this high-stakes matchup? Tune in for expert analysis on how these factors could reshape the AL East race and the Red Sox's playoff aspirations. 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 ne

Red Sox stunned by A's as Chapman falters. Is the AL East race slipping away?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Boston's frustrating 5-4 loss to the Athletics, highlighting Aroldis Chapman's setback and Kyle Harrison's promising debut. The discussion covers the Red Sox's offensive struggles, Justin Slaten's concerning performance, and how these factors impact the team's playoff hopes. Key topics include Boston's situational hitting woes, upcoming challenges against the Yankees, and potential roster moves to watch.Don't miss this crucial analysis of the Red Sox's path forward as the AL East battle intensifies. Will Boston bounce back against their arch-rivals? 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

The Red Sox (81-66) could not complete the comeback and closed out their 6-game road trip with a 5-4 loss to the Athletics Wednesday afternoon at Sutter Health Field in Sacramento, California. Rob Refsnyder tied the game at 4-4 with a pinch-hit, RBI Double in the Top of the 9th Inning. Aroldis Chapman gave up a leadoff Double to Shea Langeliers in the home 9th and Langeliers scored the winning on an RBI Single from Lawrence Butler, giving the Athletics the walk-off win. With the loss, the Red Sox failed to finish off the sweep and the club failed to move to a season-high 17 games over .500. The Sox have been walked off for the 12th time this season.   -----Sox On the Hill: Payton Tolle gave up solo Home Runs to Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz over the 1st 2 Innings. The Red Sox used 5 different relievers behind Tolle. Justin Slaten was charged with 2 runs after he left in the 5th Inning and was tagged with the loss. Kyle Harrison made his team debut and worked 3 scoreless Innings. Chapman had not allowed a hit

Red Sox pitching prodigy Connelly Early stuns in MLB debut. Is a new ace emerging in Boston?Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Early's dominant 11-strikeout performance against the Athletics, highlighting his impressive pitch arsenal and poise on the mound. The discussion covers Romy Gonzalez's recent hot streak and injury scare, the impact of Kyle Harrison's promotion, and how these developments reshape the Red Sox's playoff aspirations. Key topics include Boston's evolving pitching rotation, upcoming challenges against the New York Yankees, and potential breakout stars to watch.Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Boston Red Sox's path to postseason glory. Will Early cement his place in the rotation? Can the Sox overcome their injury woes and make a deep October 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 https://5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. E

The Red Sox (81-65) won their 3rd in a row with a 6-0 victory over the Athletics Tuesday night at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California.  With Tuesday night's victory, the Red Sox clinched the series win (3-2 on Trip) with 1 more to go and move to 16 games above .500 for the 2nd time this season. It's the Sox 81st win of the season which matches last year's season total.   -----Early Gets the Call: Connelly Early impressed in notching the win in his Major League debut. He worked 5 scoreless innings and tied a franchise record with 11 strikeouts in his debut (Don Aase fanned 11 vs. the Brewers at Fenway on July 26, 1977). He allowed 5 Hits (all Singles) and walked only 1. The 23-year-old retired the first 8 hitters he faced before giving up back-to-back 2-out Singles in the 3rd inning. In the 4th, he worked out of a bases loaded and 1 out jam by getting 2 straight strikeouts to end the threat. Early got 19 swings and misses in his start.  -----Love Those Shutouts: It's the Red Sox 11th shutout of the se