Fenway on Fire: Boston Red Sox Podcast

The show starts with some quick thoughtss on the passing of Tim Wakefield. Wake deserves his own episode. I have an idea in mind that will take a bit of time to put toghter, but keep an eye out. Hats off to NESN for the job they did honoring Wake while live on the air. I also lose my mind over a particular social media interaction... Then I give a full report card on the 2023 Red Sox, grading every player to appear this season. This sets the stage for the upcoming offseason preview episode with my plan to fix this team.

Beverage of the week Tullamore DEW - An outstanding table whiskey that is smooth enough to enjoy neat. A 375ml bottle is under $20.

Another year, another year with a losing record, another year in last place. An awful day for Red Sox fans on the field, and off the field with Curt Schilling sharing (with or without permission) that Tim Wakefield is battling brain cancer, while Tim's wife Stacy has been battling pancreatic cancer.... Also discussed is where the Red Sox GM search is at and if it will be much of a search at all. If you are a Red Sox fan than needs a reason to smile today. Boston Fans Bid Kid Adieu and Ted Williams hitting .406 in 1941.

The day we weren’t sure would ever come has arrived. As critical as I’ve been of the job Chaim Bloom has done as CBO of the Red Sox, this doesn’t feel like a day to celebrate. It really is another organizational failure.

I break down the Bloom tenure, where he went wrong, and where ownership left him out to dry. Following that is a conversation with Cousin Adam.

Off the Pike Chaim Bloom is out

Kiley McDaniel ($) Why Red Sox parted ways with Chaim Bloom and Who has the most talent locked in? Ranking all 30 MLB cores

The midway point was a couple weeks ago to be pedantic. Anyway, the all star break is a great time to asses the first half and look ahead. I also break down Red Sox All Star snubs and the improvement of the Red Sox system.

Beverage of the Week: Four Roses Bourbon

The Sox are hot! I feel like I should be happier about it. I explain why. I also take a look at how the Red Sox have gone on this heater, who the key contributors have been, and will it continue. More critically, does this run vailidate the moves and the vision of Chaim Bloom? Listen to find out!

Beverage of the week: Beukenhorst Classic

“Tito: The Terry Francona Story” on MLB Network

After last week's debacle against the Rays, the Red Sox rode their luck to go 5-2 in games against the Angels and Twins. After not having a starter so much as throw a pitch in the 6th inning, the Red Sox had not one, not two, but three starters complete six innings and allow under three earned runs! That is a quality start kids. Hell, two of them even finished seven innings! I talk about Casas and Yoshida's struggles, and an encouraging start to the season from Jarren Duran.

Around the league I break down the A's imminent move to Las Vegas, Max Scherzer's sticky stuff ejection, and the Diamondback DFAing Madison Bumgarner.

The Rays started the season 13 in a row as the Red Sox lose their 13th in a row at Tropicana Field. Just a complete debacle. The product really has been disgraceful. I saw through the sweep of the Tigers last weekend, and the past four games this team was exposed.

Fenway on Fire blog: Duvall injury a killer

With few exceptions, Red Sox a collection of spare parts and aging veterans, and it has showed against unbeaten Rays

Tomase: Chaim Bloom Era has hit a new low with Sox' current product

Beverage of the day: Backbeat Brewing Company Background Vocals