98.5 The Sports Hub Red Sox Audio Podcast

The trading deadline has come and gone, and the Red Sox were nowhere near as aggressive as the other contenders in the American League. Tyler Milliken joins Matt McCarthy to explain why even he is critical of Chaim Bloom's approach (2:30). McCarthy and Milliken also discuss the role the luxury tax played in the Red Sox thought process (5:10), the Kyle Schwarber addition (15:00), Jarren Duran's struggles (18:25), how Red Sox players might feel about the front office (24:40), Aldo Ramirez (30:30), Anthony Rizzo (33:50), and takeaways from a busy deadline around the league (39:00)

(0:00) Mazz and Matt McCarthy are in for the baseball hour and they start the show reacting to the MLB trade deadline and the moves or lack thereof from the Red Sox.

(14:50) Mazz and McCarthy react to Chaim Bloom’s post deadline press conference.

(24:30) Trade deadline reactions continues with calls coming in.

(00:20) Tony Massarotti kicked off the show discussing the Boston Red Sox and their approach heading into tomorrow’s MLB trade deadline.

(14:36) Mazz also talked about the play of Jarren Duran and the return of Chris Sale.

(25:21) Tony continued to talk about the moves that are being made around the league including Anthony Rizzo to the New York Yankees.

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour with thoughts on the Red Sox and the upcoming trade deadline.  

(14:37) Thoughts on Chris Sale as he gets closer to a return to the starting rotation.

(25:53) Looking at the Red Sox and Jays two game series. 

(35:45) The Red Sox are finding their groove at home.

(0:00) The MLB trade deadline is approaching and the Red Sox continuing to win has forced Chaim Bloom into a position to add to this team, so what are realistic options they should target?

(14:30) Jared Carrabis from Barstool Sports joins the show to talk about the MLB trade deadline and possible Red Sox acquisitions.

(24:10) The Red Sox are 17-7 at home since Fenway has been back at full capacity.

Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald and the Locked On Red Sox podcast joins Matt McCarthy to preview the MLB trade deadline. Will the Red Sox be aggressive and what is their biggest need? McCarthy and Mastrodonato discuss Anthony Rizzo, Max Scherzer, Whit Merrifield, Jose Berrios, Trea Turner, and more. Are the Nationals about to sell everything off? Are the Rays done? And should the Yankees really be buyers at the deadline?

(0:00) Starting off the Baseball Hour, Matt McCarthy in for Tony Mazz alongside Brendan Glasheen, discuss the Red Sox dramatic series against the Yankees and how they lead baseball in “it” factor.

(15:10) The crew goes back and forth on what the Red Sox should do ahead of the trade deadline, and whether Chaim Bloom will be willing to deal certain prospects.

(25:41) After Chris Sale’s most recent rehab starts, McCarthy admits he’s finally getting excited about his return, while Glasheen is a bit less optimistic.

(34:36) We finish the show by circling back to the Red Sox beatdown of the Yankees over the weekend, and Michael Kay's comments about Fenway Park.

(00:20) Tony Massarotti kicked off the show discussing the wild end to last night’s Boston Red Sox win over the New York Yankees.

(14:49) Mazz also talked about the Tampa Bay Rays acquisition of designated hitter Nelson Cruz and what it means for the Red Sox approach at the MLB Trade Deadline.

(25:54) Mazz previewed tonight’s Red Sox lineup against the Yankees and pitcher Gerrit Cole.

(00:20) Tony Massarotti and Matt McCarthy opened up the show discussing the Boston Red Sox lack of production from the first base position.

(14:37) The guys also talked about the performance of Garrett Richards in last night’s win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

(00:20) Tony Massarotti opened up the show discussed the Boston Red Sox and their approach at the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline.

(22:50) Tony continued to talk about the Red Sox Trade Deadline approach and whether they should hold on to their prospects or go over the luxury tax.

(31:40) Mazz discussed the return of Chris Sale and last night’s rehab start for the Portland Sea Dogs.