Episodes
Lou Merloni and Evan Drellich break down the most recent Red Sox action and a few topics from the past week:
0:33 - Boston narrowly escaped a sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend, as Craig Kimbrel was about to slam the door in the final two innings of the series finale. Lou and Evan continue their debate on the closer's usage.
6:31 - The team has come back down to Earth over the past week, which has Lou and Evan discussing whether or not they are worried about a few...
Published 04/30/18
1:11 - Evan Drellich and Lou Merloni break down the Red Sox most recent loss to the Oakland Athletics and debate how Alex Cora should being using Craig Kimbrel.
7:28 - With Mookie Betts off to a roaring start to the season, Lou and Evan are left wondering if he has reverted to his 2016 form or if he'll fall off as the season progresses.
12:13 - With the weather wreaking havoc on teams' schedules in April, Lou and Evan look at some potential adjustments the league could make to the schedule:...
Published 04/23/18
0:54 - Evan Drellich and Lou Merloni discuss what the number 1 reason is why the Red Sox are off to a red-hot start and talk about the new offensive approach from the hitters.
4:54 - Drellich and Merloni recap the brawl between the Red Sox and Yankees that took place at Fenway Park over the week and, if and when the Yankees will retaliate.
9:20 - The guys talk about how JD Martinez started showing what he can do on this 9-game homestand and what happened with David Price’s handed in the...
Published 04/16/18
1:11 - It was another win for the Red Sox on Sunday, giving Boston a franchise-best 8-1 start to the season. Evan Drellich and Lou Merloni break down the comeback win vs. the Rays on Sunday.
6:18 - As far as some people are concerned, the 2018 season doesn’t really start until the first series with the Yankees happens. Well, it’s here and Lou and Evan are previewing it.
11:34 - While the beginning this season has been full of bright spots so far, Lou isn’t about to let the little things...
Published 04/09/18
1:01 - With the first series of the season concluded, Evan Drellich and Lou Merloni give their first impressions of this Red Sox team and discuss how important it was for the rotation to get off to a hot start vs. the Rays.
5:47 - Evan and Lou break down the bullpen blunders of Joe Kelly and Carson Smith on Opening Day and debate how Alex Cora should have executed the late innings and should in the future.
10:07 - No one is panicking yet with any player on the Red Sox roster, but Evan and...
Published 04/02/18
Evan Drellich talks exclusively with the Boston Red Sox biggest free-agent acquisition this offseason, JD Martinez.
The Sox slugger talks about being released by the worst team in baseball, just a few years ago, and not getting discouraged. He also talks in-depth about the hours of analysis he puts into hitting, before, during or after every single at-bat.
Published 03/27/18
0:35 - With Opening Day less than a week away, Lou Merloni and Dan Shaughnessy discuss if the Red Sox will be serious World Series contenders this season and how Alex Cora will begin his first season as the team’s manager.
5:05 - Jared Carrabis and Evan Drellich join Lou to break down the reason behind the Red Sox trading Deven Marrero to the Diamondbacks and to discuss what kind of playing time Blake Swihart will see this season after having a hot spring.
9:54 - Evan, Lou and Dan take a...
Published 03/26/18
0:21 - With less than two week before the beginning of the 2018 season, the Red Sox don’t have all of the answers for their rotation. Lou Merloni and Evan Drellich project their Opening Day rotation and discuss the lack of depth in it.
4:39 - Will Boston’s version of the ‘Killer B’s’ return in full force this season? Lou and Evan analyze the performances of Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Andrew Benintendi.
10:07 - Buy or sell? John Farrell will find another managerial...
Published 03/19/18
0:39 - With a pair of top free-agent starting pitchers scooped up over the weekend, Lou Merloni and Evan Drellich dive into the free agent market and debate whether or not the Red Sox should spend more in such an unusual offseason.
5:52 - While down in Fort Myers, Evan and Lou rounded up a handful of players to figure out what irks them about the media. The two analyze the player-media relationship and discuss how each side could improve.
12:20 - Evan and Lou go around the horn and hit on...
Published 03/12/18
0:15 - Tony Massarotti, Lou Merloni, and Trenni Kusnierek talk about Hanley Ramirez and Rafael Devers having big offensive days against the Astros in Game 3 of the ALDS.
4:18 - A discussion about David Price pitching 4 scoreless inning out of the bullpen and how he showed some passion and confidence that we haven't seen much of.
9:48 - Now that the Red Sox have avoided the sweep in the first round, is John Farrell's job as manager safe?
13:47 - Evan Drellich joins to talk about Rich...
Published 10/09/17
0:15 - Lou Merloni, Evan Drellich, and Tim Britton talk about how important Game 1 will be in the Red Sox-Astros ALDS matchup.
2:06 - Can David Price carry his bullpen success over to the postseason? The guys discuss this along with how the rest of the Red Sox bullpen looks heading into the playoffs.
12:06 - Lou Merloni, Evan Drellich, and Tim Britton debate which team should be considered the favorite in the American League for the postseason, and where the Red Sox rank.
15:12 - MLB.com...
Published 10/02/17
1:00 Shaughnesy, Drellich and Merloni give their leading off impressions regarding the Red Sox
4:00 Dan Shaughnessy explains why he is still skeptical about the Red Sox team, and why he will not be able to feel confident until he sees them play in the postseason
9:00 Does our Baseball Show crew have a problem with the Red Sox letting Chris Sale pitch the 8th inning so he could get his 300th strikeout?
15:00 Jared Carrabis joins the Baseball Show crew to discuss what matches he likes for...
Published 09/25/17
0:14 - Evan Drellich, Lou Merloni, and Rich Keefe debate if it is best to use David Price out of the bullpen for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs.
5:17 - The guys discuss how it seems like Corey Kluber has now overtaken Chris Sale as the leader in the A.L. Cy Young race.
10:12 - The Indians 22-game winning streak has ended. But does that mean Cleveland peaked too soon? Will it translate to the playoffs?
14:21 - Drellich, Merloni, and Keefe talk about how far...
Published 09/18/17
0:14 - Lou Merloni, Evan Drellich, and Tim Britton debate what the playoff rotation should look like and discuss if Doug Fister has earned a spot over Rick Porcello.
5:12 - It’s looking like the Red Sox will have to play either the Indians or the Astros in the ALDS. Which team would you rather face? The guys break it down.
9:54 - Britton talks about how David Price might be more effective pitching out of the bullpen in the postseason but Drellich does not agree.
15:48 - Has Corey Kluber...
Published 09/11/17
0:14 - Lou Merloni, Evan Drellich, and Rich Keefe discuss the career struggles from Chris Sale in the month of September, and if Doug Fister will be in the playoff rotation.
6:40 - It’s been a tough 2nd half of the season for Mookie Betts. The guys on The Baseball Show debate if Betts is as good as the season he had last year, where he came in 2nd in the AL MVP voting.
11:04 - How will the lineup look during the postseason? Will Rafael Devers start at 3rd base? Merloni, Drellich, and Keefe...
Published 09/04/17
Evan Drellich sits down with Robby Scott to discuss how far he has come in 1 year.
1:00: Robby Scott on recalling the day he was called up to the majors.
2:00 How does Robby Scott change his arm angle when facing lefties and righties, and the reasons behind doing that.
8:00 What does the feeling of getting a strikeout in a big time situation feel like?
9:00 Did you expect to have the role that you do this season? have you met your personal expectations?
Published 08/29/17
0:14 - Is it time to hit the panic button after the Red Sox lose their 4th straight game? What’s the reason behind Chris Sale’s struggles against the Indians? Tom Giles, Evan Drellich, and Tim Britton break it all down.
6:26 - Jackie Bradley Jr, Dustin Pedroia, and David Price are all on the disabled list. The guys discuss which is the most important player that the Red Sox need back.
9:40 - We take a look at the upcoming week for the Red Sox and what to expect as they face a crucial set of...
Published 08/28/17
0:14 - With Aaron Judge slumping since the All-Star break and Andrew Benintendi on a hot streak, Lou Merloni, Evan Drellich, and Dan Shaughnessy discuss if Benintendi could overtake Judge for Rookie of the Year by the end of the season.
3:55 - Red Sox owner John Henry says that he would like to change the name of Yawkey Way. Should they change the name and if so, what should they rename the street?
9:12 - Merloni, Drellich, and Shaughnessy talk about Rafael Devers and how impressive he has...
Published 08/21/17
0:14 - Red Sox have been red hot in the last 2 weeks but how long will they be able to keep it up? Lou Merloni, Evan Drellich, and Marc Bertrand discuss if the offense can continue to hit for power and if the bullpen can trusted.
5:16 - Evan Drellich believes that it has been understated how great Drew Pomeranz has pitched and is the most under-appreciated player on the Red Sox.
9:20 - Dustin Pedroia has now been placed on the DL for the third time this season. How concerning is this knee...
Published 08/14/17
Evan Drellich interviews Red Sox President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski as he discusses...
1:21 - Making moves at trade deadline to add positivity to the team and clubhouse.
2:44 - Eduardo Nunez's hot start with the Red Sox.
3:53 - Who calls the shots for Red Sox, relationship with ownership group, and how much say owners have in the roster moves he makes.
7:52 - Being with the Red Sox for 2 years and his evaluation of personnel.
9:14 - Building back up and preserving the farm...
Published 08/07/17
0:14 - Lou Merloni, Evan Drellich, and Dan Shaughnessy discuss Rafael Devers and Eduardo Nunez getting off to great starts in their Red Sox careers and how they have energize the offense.
5:55 - Dan Shaughnessy talks about breaking the news of the David Price and Dennis Eckersley story details and his conversations with Price in the Red Sox clubhouse.
10:23 - Jared Carrabis calls in to talk about how his move to New York has been going, his thoughts on Eduardo Nunez, and his most recent...
Published 08/07/17
0:14 - Lou Merloni, Evan Drellich, and Jared Carrabis talk about David Price's comments to the media on Saturday about his altercation with Dennis Eckersley, and how Price and the Red Sox handled the whole situation.
6:36 - The Yankees and the Rays have been making moves to bolster their roster before the trade deadline. The Red Sox have traded for Eduardo Nunez. Are they going to make another move before Monday's trade deadline?
11:06 - The guys discuss Dustin Pedroia's comment on leadership...
Published 07/31/17
0:13 - The Red Sox have called up third baseman Rafael Devers. Lou Merloni, Evan Drellich, and Jared Carrabis discuss if this is the right time to bring up their top prospect and if they should still trade for another veteran third baseman.
7:02 - Pablo Sandoval says he regrets not resigning with the Giants when he was a free agent in 2015. Jared Carrabis shows his disdain for the third baseman.
11:39 - The guys discuss Dan Shaughnessy’s new report about what actually happened between David...
Published 07/24/17
0:14 - Rick Porcello is still getting no run support, as the offense is continuing to struggle. Has the offense not completely clicked yet or is this what is to be expected the rest of the season? Lou Merloni, Evan Drellich, and Jared Carrabis discuss.
4:42 - The guys talk about the rumors that the Red Sox are close to acquiring Todd Frazier and speculate what Boston would have to send to Chicago to make a deal happen.
8:42 - Is Pablo Sandoval the worst contract in Red Sox history and who is...
Published 07/17/17
0:14 - Tom Giles fills in for Lou Merloni, along with Jared Carrabis and Evan Drellich, as they talk about the Red Sox bullpen, who they could target in a trade to sure it up, and what the Red Sox would be willing to pay.
5:34 - The guys discuss how would they would grade John Farrell on the 1st half of this season and debate a decision by Farrell in a critical situation.
10:22 - Giles, Carrabis, and Drellich talk about if Deven Marrero and Tzu-Wei Lin could last the season at 3rd base and...
Published 07/10/17