Locked On Red Sox - Daily Podcast On The Boston Red Sox

Red Sox offseason shakeup looms as Alex Bregman's future hangs in the balance. Will Boston's leadership void be filled?

Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian analyzes Bregman's impact on and off the field, dissecting his mentorship of top prospects and pre-injury performance. The discussion shifts to Kristian Campbell's development, exploring his potential utility role and defensive improvements. Boston's first base conundrum takes center stage, with Pete Alonso emerging as an exciting free agent target. Carlos Narvaez's surgery and Craig Breslow's roster strategy round out this comprehensive look at the Red Sox's path forward.

Tune in for expert insights on Boston's crucial offseason moves and their World Series aspirations.

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Red Sox Stunner: 2025 Season Dissected, 2026 Priorities Unveiled

Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Boston's rollercoaster 2025 campaign, from the Rafael Devers trade shockwave to Trevor Story's resurgence. Key topics include Garrett Crochet's emergence as an ace, bullpen dominance, and young guns like Roman Anthony making waves. But injuries, deadline inaction, and Alex Bregman's slump cast shadows. Can the Sox power up for 2026? Maljanian explores free agent targets Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso, plus the hunt for a No. 2 starter to pair with Crochet. Will aggressive offseason moves propel Boston back to AL East contention?

Tune in for insider analysis on the Red Sox's path forward and potential roster shakeups that could reshape the team's future.

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Red Sox stunned by Yankees in playoff heartbreaker. Is Boston's future brighter than ever?

Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the Boston Red Sox's season-ending loss, highlighting unexpected playoff success and a promising young core. The discussion covers Cam Schlittler's dominant performance, crucial defensive errors, and Alex Cora's tactical decisions. Key topics include upcoming free agency moves, potential roster changes, and offseason priorities to boost World Series chances.

Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Red Sox's path forward. Will Boston land a true #2 starter? Can they add power bats to complement their emerging talent? Tune in for expert insights on the team's most pressing needs and potential solutions.

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The Locked on MLB Squad dissects the thrilling Wild Card round, spotlighting Cam Schlittler's dominant performance and the New York Yankees' unexpected success. They analyze crucial pitching decisions, debating the merits of modern bullpen management versus traditional strategies. They offer predictions for the Divisional Series, focusing on the Philadelphia Phillies-Los Angeles Dodgers and Yankees-Toronto Blue Jays matchups.

The hosts also challenge the "championship or bust" mentality, exploring the value of the entire MLB season beyond October glory. Tune in for expert insights on how analytics and gut instincts shape postseason baseball strategy.

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The Red Sox (89-73) were shutout 4-0 by the Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series Thursday night at Yankee Stadium. The Sox won Game 1, but the Yankees evened up the series at 1-1 with their win in Game 2 Wednesday night and advanced to the ALDS against the Blue Jays with the win in Game 3.     

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Rookie on the Hill: Rookie Connelly Early showed great poise over the 1st 3 Innings on the mound, but he was unable make it out of the 4th Inning in his 1st career Postseason outing. Early was charged with 4 runs (all in the 4th) and 3 earned runs over 3.2 Innings. He walked 1 and struck out 6. Early worked around a leadoff Double from Giancarlo Stanton in the 2nd Inning. 

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Sox at the Dish: The Sox recorded only 5 hits, all Singles, over the 1st 8 Innings against rookie Cam Schlittler. Schlittler walked no one and struck out 12, including 7 over his final 4 Innings of work in his first career Postseason Start. Schlittler retired the last 9 hitters he faced and allowed only 1 base runner to reach 2nd base.      

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#'s of the Night: 

--The Red Sox are the first team to lose a Best 2 out of 3 Wild Card Series after winning Game 1 since the current format started in 2022 (15-1). 

   The 3 other teams that 1 Game 1 of the Wild Card Series on Tuesday swept (Dodgers on Wednesday) or won Game 3 on Thursday (Tigers & Cubs).   

--The Sox went 0-for-1 with Runners in Scoring Position in Game 3 and went 4-15 with RISP over the 3 Games.  

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What's on Tap?: 

The Red Sox will get their 2026 Spring Training underway next February in Fort Myers, Florida.  

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Red Sox face elimination after crushing Game 2 loss to Yankees. Can Boston's rookie pitcher save their season?

Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Alex Cora's controversial decisions, Trevor Story's clutch performances, and the high-stakes Game 3 pitching matchup. She analyzes Boston's offensive struggles, bullpen management strategies, and the unexpected rise of starter Connelly Early. The discussion covers Early's "dawg mentality," Cam Schlittler's family ties to the Red Sox, and potential game-changing factors in this do-or-die showdown.

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The Red Sox (89-73) lost Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series with a 4-3 setback against the Yankees Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Austin Wells had a 2-out RBI Single off of Garrett Whitlock in the Bottom of the 8th Inning to put the Yankees up a run. David Bednar retired the side 1-2-3 in the Top of the 9th to close the door on the Sox. The decisive Game 3 will take place Thursday night at Yankee Stadium.  

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Bello & the Pen: Brayan Bello lasted only 2.1 Innings and threw 28 total pitches in his 1st career Postseason start. Bello gave up a 2-out, 2-run Home Run in the 1st Inning to Ben Rice. He exited with 2 on and gave way to Justin Wilson in the 3rd Inning. Wilson retired lefty hitters Cody Bellinger and Rice. Wilson worked a 1-2-3 4th Inning and retired all 5 hitters he faced. Justin Slaten was charged with a run in the 5th. Trent Grisham drew a 2-out walk, went to 2nd on a wild pitch and scored on an RBI Single from Aaron Judge. The sinking liner to left field clanked off Jarren Duran's glove as he left his feet.   

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Sox at the Dish:  Trevor Story put the Red Sox up 2-1 with a 2-run Single off of Carlos Rodon in the 3rd Inning. Story tied the game at 3-3 with a solo Home Run off Rodon in the 6th. It was his 2nd career Postseason Home Run. Story's first came with the Rockies in the 2017 NLWC Round. The Sox had 1st & 2nd & No out outs in the 7th. Masa Yoshida reached with a 2-out Infield Single to load the bases, and Story was retired on a fly-out to centerfield.   

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#'s of the Night: 

--The Red Sox had won their previous 8 playoff games with an opportunity to close out a series.  

--The Sox went 2-for-7 with Runners in Scoring Position for the 2nd straight night and have left 15 Runners on Base over the 1st 2 Games of the Series. 

--Since the Best-of-3 Wild Card Series started in 2022, the team that has won Game 1 is 12-0.

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What's on Tap?: Game 3 will be played at Yankee Stadium Thursday night. Connelly Early is expected to oppose Cam Schlittler.  

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Red Sox stun Yankees in Game 1. Can they clinch the series in enemy territory?

Garrett Crochet's dominant 7 2/3 innings silences Yankee Stadium doubters. Craig Breslow's offseason moves pay dividends as Alex Bregman and Aroldis Chapman deliver clutch performances. Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Masataka Yoshida's game-changing pinch-hit and Nick Sogard's hustle double that sparked Boston's comeback.

With Brayan Bello taking the mound in Game 2, will the Red Sox secure a series win or face a do-or-die Game 3? Don't miss this in-depth analysis of Boston's path to playoff success and the high-stakes drama unfolding in the Bronx.

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The Red Sox (89-73) came from behind and beat the Yankees, 3-1, in Game 1 of the Best 2 out of 3 American League Wild Card series Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Aroldis Chapman loaded the bases on 3 straight singles with nobody out in the 9th but retired the next 3 hitters with 2 strikeouts including fanning Trent Grisham to end the game. The Sox are 1 win away from advancing to the American League Division Series. 

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Crochet Day: Garrett Crochet made his 1st career postseason start (5th career playoff appearance) in Game 1 vs. the Yankees Tuesday night and he was terrific. Crochet gave up 2 Singles in the 1st Inning but struck out Cody Bellinger and got Giancarlo Stanton to hit into an inning-ending, Double Play.  After Anthony Volpe hit a 2-out, solo Home Run in the 2nd Inning, Crochet retired the next 17 Hitters before he allowed a 1-out Single to Volpe in the 8th. Alex Cora removed Crochet after Crochet struck out Austin Wells for the 2nd out. Chapman got the final out in the 8th and left Volpe stranded at 2nd Base.  

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Sox at the Dish: The Sox went in front in the 7th Inning after Yankees starter Max Fried exited the game. Ceddanne Rafaela reached with a 1-out walk and moved from 1st to 3rd on a hustle Double from Nick Sogard. Both scored on a pinch-hit, 2-run Single from Masa Yoshida. Carlos Narvaez walked 3 times in Game 1. He led off the 8th with a walk but was left stranded. Sox did not have a leadoff hitter reach over the 1st 7 Innings against Fried. The Sox added on in the 9th with Trevor Story reaching out with a 2-out Single. Story stole 2nd and scored on a 2-out Double from Alex Bregman. 

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#'s of the Night: 

--The Save in Game 1 was the 1st 4-out save of 2025 for Chapman.

--It's Chapman's 11th career postseason save and his first since 2020 when he was with the Yankees. 

--The Sox went 2-for-7 with Runners in Scoring Position and left 10 Runners on Base. 

--Since the Best-of-3 Wild Card Series started in 2022, the team that has won Game 1 is 12-0.

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What's on Tap?: Brayan Bello opposes Carlos Rodon in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series Tuesday night in the Bronx. Game 3 (if necessary) will be played at Yankee Stadium Thursday night. 

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Red Sox vs Yankees: Wild Card Showdown. Can Boston's young guns outplay the Bronx Bombers?

The historic rivalry reignites as the Boston Red Sox face the New York Yankees in a high-stakes wild card series. Locked On Red Sox host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian and Locked On Yankees host Brian McKeon break down pitching matchups, analyze team strengths, and debate the impact of recent roster moves. Key topics include Rafael Devers' trade fallout, Aaron Judge's potential game-changing role, and the crucial importance of Game 1.

Will Alex Cora's playoff experience give Boston an edge? Can Aaron Boone navigate the intense pressure on the Yankees? Tune in for expert predictions and insider perspectives on this must-watch MLB postseason clash.

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