Boston Red Sox Podcast

Boston is climbing its way out of the cellar in the AL East. Red Sox reporter Ian Browne joins MLB.com's Tim McMaster to spotlight Xander Bogaerts' power and where he stands heading into next season as well as highlight how Yogi Berra's accomplishments transcended baseball from a division rival's standpoint.

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It's Big Papi's time to shine in Boston. Red Sox reporter Ian Browne joins MLB.com's Tim McMaster to spotlight home runs 499 and 500 for Ortiz and the exciting September callups making waves in Boston.

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Red Sox reporter Ian Browne joins MLB.com's Tim McMaster to explain how Boston is staying positive despite being out of the playoff picture and how Dustin Pedroia's infectious positivity rubs off on the rest of the club.

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It's not quite the season Boston envisioned but there are some positives to take away. Red Sox reporter Ian Browne joins MLB.com's Matt Waymire to spotlight Joe Kelly and Rick Porcello's resurgence plus Jackie Bradley Jr.'s complete game and how these are positive signs heading into the offseason.

Boston is feeling the effects of losing closer Koji Uehara. Red Sox reporter Ian Browne joins MLB.com's Tim McMaster to explain what they're doing in his absence and spotlight the new play-by-play announcer Dave O'Brien.

John Farrell is tough but after news broke of his cancer diagnosis, the baseball community found out just how incredibly tough he is. Red Sox reporter Ian Browne joins MLB.com's Matt Waymire to discuss Farrell's fight and the outpouring of support he's received as well as how Indians manager Terry Francona is accompanying Farrell to his first session of chemotherapy. Plus, the guys spotlight Jackie Bradley Jr.'s breakout performance versus the Mariners.

Red Sox reporter Ian Browne joins MLB.com's Tim McMaster to explain how they'll patch together a replacement at closer, spotlight the strong outfield and their bright future as well as how Rusney Castillo's ability to adjust and adapt could be a difference maker.

A lot of guys are trying to make an impression in Boston's rotation. Red Sox reporter Ian Browne joins MLB.com's Matthew Leach to breakdown the group of men going for a spot, touch on how serious Brian Johnson's injury to his ulnar nerve could be and how much longer Larry Lucchino will hold his role as President and CEO of the Red Sox.

Are the Red Sox in play to acquire Cole Hamels? Red Sox reporter Ian Browne joins MLB.com's Matthew Leach to talk Hamels' value, whether or not Koji Uehara and Mike Napoli could be dealt and what the Red Sox need to see from Rusney Castillo to discern how valuable he is to the squad.

How will Boston handle the situation that's in front of them heading into the deadline? Red Sox reporter Ian Browne joins MLB.com's Matthew Leach to break down potential trades, whether they'll be buyers or sellers at the deadline and how the Sox could part with more veteran pieces like Shane Victorino and Mike Napoli to compete next season.