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

Red Sox shake up roster with Nathaniel Lowe acquisition. Can this move propel Boston to a deep playoff run?

Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the Red Sox's latest roster moves, analyzing Lowe's potential impact and how he fits into Boston's first base situation. The discussion covers Marcelo Mayer's season-ending injury, its implications for the team's infield depth, and the recent series against the Miami Marlins. Key topics include bullpen management challenges, Lucas Giolito's impressive start, and how these factors might affect Boston's wild card chances.

Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Boston Red Sox's path to postseason success. Will Lowe's addition be enough to overcome recent setbacks and secure a playoff spot?

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The Red Sox (68-57) were not able to pull off a series sweep over the Miami Marlins and lost, 5-3, in Sunday's series finale at Fenway Park. The Marlins hit 2 Home Runs in the Top of the 9th Inning. The first from Dane Myers tied the game at 3-3. The second from Jakob Marsee put the Marlins up by 2 runs. It's the Red Sox 2nd loss of the season (57-2) when leading after 8 Innings. 

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Crochet Day: Garrett Crochet worked 7 innings of 1-run baseball against the Marlins in Sunday's finale. Crochet exited with a lead but ended up with a no-decision.  Crochet retired 7 in a row to start before allowing a solo Home Run to Eric Wagaman in the 3rd.  It was the only run allowed on the day by Crochet.  It's the 13th time this season where Crochet allowed 0 or 1 runs in an outing. He walked 1 and struck out 8. The Marlins were 0-for-6 with Runners in Scoring Position against Crochet.   

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Sox at the Dish: The Sox managed only 1 base runner over the first 4 Innings against Marlins starter, Janson Junk.  In the 4th, Wilyer Abreu hit a 2-run Home Run to right. The ball was initially caught by Dane Myers but after hitting the short wall the ball came out of his glove and went over the fence.  The Sox got back-to-back Singles from Abreu and Romy Gonzalez in the 7th and Abraham Toro brough Abreu in with a Sacrifice Fly to make it 3-1. The Sox got the potential winning run at the plate with Carlos Narvaez in the Bottom of the 9th, but Anthony Bender got Narvaez on a fly out to end the game.          

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Mayer News: Alex Cora announced that Marcelo Mayer will undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist. Mayer is expected to be ready to go at the start of Spring Training next February.  

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#'s of the Night:      

--The Sox recorded their 14th consecutive sellout with a crowd of 35,931 for Sunday's finale against the Marlins. 

--The Red Sox have won 16 of 19 at home and 18 of 22. They are 25-7 over the Last 32.

--Abreu has hit 21 of his 22 Homers vs. right-handed pitchers this season.  37 of his 39 Home Runs at the Big League level have come off righties. 

--The Sox have had 21 of their last 31 decided by 3 runs or less and 12 1-run games in that stretch.

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What's On Tap?: The Red Sox welcome in the Baltimore Orioles for a brief 2-game series that starts Monday night.  The Sox are 4-3 against the Orioles so far this season.  The 2 clubs split a 4-Game Series at Fenway back in May with the Red Sox scoring 25 runs in their 2 wins and 2 runs in the 2 losses. Dustin May is slated to start in the opener and Walker Buehler is expected to start in the finale on Tuesday.  The Red Sox have 37 games remaining in the Regular Season with 20 on the road and 17 at Fenway.       

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The Red Sox (68-56) clinched the series victory over the Miami Marlins by holding on for a 7-5 victory Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park. The Sox have won 7 straight home series at Fenway. Aroldis Chapman had to come on and get the final out in the 9th inning after the Marlins got 3 2-out runs off Isaiah Campbell in the 9th Inning.  The Sox will go for their 7th sweep of the season and 6th at home Sunday afternoon.       

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Bello on the Bump: Brayan Bello notched his 9th win of the season on Saturday. Bello gave up 2 earned runs on 2 solo Home Runs over 6.1 Innings. He walked no one and struck out 2.  Bello retired 8 in a row before allowing a solo Home Run to Troy Johnston in the 5th Inning. Augustin Ramirez hit a Home Run to leadoff the 7th against Bello. The Sox are now 11-10 in Bello's 21 starts this season.  Bello has now allowed 2 runs or less in 11 of his game starts this season.         

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Sox at the Dish: The Sox got on the board in the 1st Inning against Cal Quantrill.  Masa Yoshida knocked in a pair of runs with a 2-out Single. In the 3rd, Jarren Duran made it 3-0 with an RBI Double. The next hitter, Trevor Story, made it 6-0 with a 3-run Home Run over the Green Monster in Left. Alex Bregman made it 7-0 with a 2-out Single in the 4th Inning. Bregman's hit broke his 0-for-9 career at the plate against Quantrill.        

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At-Bat of the Night: Trevor Story's 3-run Home Run capped a 4-run 3rd Inning for the Sox and made it 6-0. --It was Story's 19th Home Run and his 7th 3-run Home Run of the season. The Sox are now 18-1 this season when Story goes yard.         

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#'s of the Night:      

--The Sox recorded their 13th consecutive sellout with a crowd of 36,192 for Saturday afternoon's win over the Marlins. 

--The Sox improved to 45-18 when scoring 1st with Saturday's win.  

--The Red Sox have won 16 of 18 at home and 18 of 21. They are 25-6 over Last 31.

--The Red Sox are now 24-17 against National League teams.  The Sox have 2 more series against NL teams.  Home vs. Pirates (August 29-31). On the Road at 

   Diamondbacks (September 5-7).    

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What's On Tap?: The Marlins and Red Sox conclude their 3-game series Sunday afternoon at Fenway.  Garrett Crochet goes against Janson Junk in the finale. The Red Sox play a brief 2-game series with the Baltimore Orioles that starts on Monday.  The Red Sox have 38 games remaining in the Regular Season with 20 on the road and 18 at Fenway.       

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The Red Sox (66-56) walked off with a 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins in the series opener Friday night at Fenway Park. It's the Sox 28th comeback win of the season. The Red Sox were out hit 9-3. Trevor Story had 2 of the Hits, including the game-winner in the 9th. 

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Going with Gio: Lucas Giolito, who has been terrific in recent starts at Fenway, made the start in the opener and worked into the 7th Inning. Giolito gave up 1 earned run on 7 Hits (5 Doubles) and ended up with a no-decision.  Giolito gave up an RBI Double to Kyle Stowers in the 3rd Inning to get the Marlins on the board first. He exited after giving up a 1-out Single in the 7th and the game tied at 1-1. The Marlins went 1-for-10 with RISP against Giolito. He walked 1 and struck out 5. The Red Sox are now (13-6) in Giolito's 19 starts this season.    

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Sox at the Dish: The Red Sox were retired 1-2-3 in each of the first 4 Innings by Sandy Alcantara. Trevor Story led off the 5th with a single, stole 2nd, but was left stranded.  The Sox tied the game at 1-1 against Alcantara in the Bottom of the 6th. Roman Anthony walked with 2 outs and scored all the way from 1st on a 2-out, RBI Double from Alex Bregman. Roman Anthony and Alex Bregman opened the 9th with walks and Jarren Duran was hit by a pitch to load the bases and that set things up for Story.    

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At-Bat of the Night: Trevor Story walked it off in the Bottom of the 9th with an RBI Single. It's the 10th walk-off win of the season for the Red Sox.     

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#'s of the Night:      

--The Sox recorded their 12th consecutive sellout with a crowd of 36,854 for the series opener Friday night. 

--The Red Sox have won 15 of 17 at home and 17 of 20. 24-6 over Last 30.

--4-5 in Series Opener Since the All-Star Break.

--The Red Sox are now 23-17 against National League teams.  The Sox have 2 more series against NL teams.  

   Home vs. Pirates (August 29-31). On the Road at Diamondbacks (September 5-7).    

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What's On Tap?: The Marlins and Red Sox play the middle game of their 3-game series Saturday afternoon at Fenway.  Brayan Bello is slated to oppose RHP Cal Quantrill. The Red Sox play a brief 2-game series with the Baltimore Orioles that starts on Monday.  The Red Sox have 39 games remaining in the Regular Season with 20 on the road and 19 at Fenway.       

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Big market MLB teams are struggling. Are the Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers facing a crisis?

Jeff Carr and the Locked On MLB Squad analyze the unexpected challenges for baseball's powerhouses. From the New York Mets' shocking collapse to the Los Angeles Dodgers' luxury tax manipulation, the hosts dissect recent performances and financial strategies. The Chicago Cubs' small-market approach comes under fire, while playoff predictions spark heated debate. Sully argues the current MLB economic structure pits "28 teams against the Mets and the Dodgers," potentially leading to future labor disputes.

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Red Sox Stun MLB with Post-Devers Surge. Is a Wild Card Berth Within Reach?

Boston's offense leads the American League since trading Rafael Devers. Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the trade's impact, highlighting Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison's performances. The discussion covers Ceddanne Rafaela's recent struggles, potential adjustments, and Kristian Campbell's AAA success. Key topics include the Red Sox's evolving lineup, defensive considerations, and Alex Cora's strategy for the playoff push.

Will Boston's unexpected offensive explosion continue? Can Rafaela bounce back? Tune in for expert analysis on the Red Sox's path to postseason glory.

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Red Sox Playoff Hopes Alive Despite Road Struggles. Can Boston overcome their away game woes?

Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the Boston Red Sox's recent road trip challenges and argues why they're still playoff contenders. She analyzes the team's resilience, highlighting their comeback against the Houston Astros. The discussion covers potential roster moves, including the possible acquisition of Josh Bell to boost the lineup. Maljanian outlines crucial factors for Boston's stretch run success, from improving road performance to maintaining pitching consistency.

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The Red Sox (66-56) closed out their 6-game road trip with a 4-1 loss to the Houston Astros Wednesday night at Daikin Park in Houston. The Sox dropped 2 of 3 to the Astros and went 2-4 against the Padres and Astros.  The Sox have 40 Games remaining in the regular season and open up a 5-Game Homestand at Fenway Friday night.  

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Buehler in Finale: The Sox handed the ball to Walker Buehler for the start in the series finale against the Astros Wednesday night. Buehler gave up a leadoff Home Run to Jeremey Pena to start the game.  The Astros added a 2nd run in the 1st inning on a 2-out Single from Yainer Diaz.  Buehler settled in nicely after the 1st Inning and he retired 9 in a row and 15 of 16 before running into trouble in the 6th. Buehler walked a hitter with 2 outs and then Diaz made it 4-1 with a 2-run Home Run.  Buehler went 6.0 IP and allowed 4 earned runs on 4 Hits (2 Home Runs). He walked 4 and struck out 3. He departed the game with the Sox trailing, 4-1.   

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Sox at the Dish: The Sox got on the board against Hunter Brown with Ceddanne Rafaela knocking in a run with a 2-out Single. Brown departed after allowing 1 earned run over 6.2 Innings. Top-3 Hitters in the Sox lineup (Anthony, Bregman & Duran) combined to go 0-for-8 with a walk against Brown.  Roman Anthony went 0-for-4 with 3 strikeouts in the Loss.  Boston went 1-2-3 in 4 different innings against Brown and the Houston bullpen. The Sox had 2 on with no one out in the 9th but Bryan Abreu retired the next 3 hitters to finish off the win. The Sox went 1-for-10 with RISP and left 8 runners on base.   

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At-Bat of the Night: Astros went up 4-1 on Yainer Diaz 2-out, 2-run Home Run in the 6th Inning against Buehler.    

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#'s of the Night: 

--The Red Sox went 4-2 vs. the Astros in the season series.  

--The Sox have lost 2 straight series after winning 4 in a row. They return home having won 7 straight series at Fenway.

--Alex Cora was ejected for the 5th time this season when he was tossed in the 7th Inning by plate umpire Brian Blakney.  

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What's On Tap?: The Red Sox return to Boston and have an off day on Thursday before starting a 3-Game Series against the Miami Marlins Friday night at Fenway.  The Red Sox will also have a 2-game series with the Baltimore Orioles that starts next Monday.  The Red Sox have 40 games remaining in the Regular Season with 20 on the road and 20 at Fenway.       

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Red Sox stun Astros with offensive explosion. Is this the turning point for Boston's season?

Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the Boston Red Sox's impressive 14-1 victory, highlighting Dustin May's dominant pitching performance and Roman Anthony's game-changing offensive contributions. The discussion covers the team's evolving offensive strategy, recent roster moves, and how these factors are reshaping the AL East landscape. Key topics include the Red Sox's improved plate discipline, upcoming challenges against division rivals, and potential trade targets to watch.

Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Boston Red Sox's path to success. Will their offensive firepower continue to overwhelm opponents?

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The Red Sox (66-55) avoided a 4th straight loss with a (14-1) blowout win over the Astros Tuesday night at Daikin Park in Houston. The series is even at 1-1 and the Red Sox are now 4-1 on the season against the Astros. It's the Sox 66th win of the season.  They won their 66th game last season on August 20 at Houston. The Sox are now 19-0 when scoring 10 or more runs in a Game this season.  

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Going with May: Dustin May turned in his terrific outing in his 2nd start with the Red Sox. The 27-year-old tossed 6 scoreless innings and exited with an 8-0 lead. May walked 1 and struck out 8. He gave up a Single on the 1st pitch of the Game to Jeremey Pena and 5 hits total (all Singles). He was 20 of 24 on 1st-pitch strikes.

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Sox at the Dish: The Sox got on the board first for the 2nd straight night.  Trevor Story was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the 3rd to bring in the Sox first run. Masa Yoshida picked up an RBI with a Sac Fly to make it 2-0.  The Sox added on with Carlos Narvaez tagging a 3-run Home Run (#10) in the 6th that made it 5-0.  After a two-out walk to Roman Anthony (his 3rd of the Game), Alex Bregman hit his 2nd Homer (#16) of the series that made it 7-0. Wilyer Abreu added on with a run-scoring Double in the 7th. Roman Anthony hit his 2nd Home Run in 2 Games with a solo shot in the 8th. Later in the inning, Abreu knocked in 2 more runs with his 2nd Double of the Game.  

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At-Bat of the Night: Carlos Narvaez made it 5-0 in the 6th with a 2-out, 3-run Home Run. According to Baseball Savant the Narvaez would have been out in all 30 Big League Ballparks. (Exit Velocity- 108.6).  

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#'s of the Night: 

--Trevor Story made it a perfect 20-20 on the season in stolen bases when he stole 2nd in the 3rd Inning. It's the 4th time that Story has stolen 20 or more bases in a

   season. He did it 3 times with the Rockies, including a career-high 27 stolen bases in 2018.

--The Red Sox have hit 6 Home Runs in the 1st 2 Games of the Series in Houston and 9 Home Runs in 5 games against the Astros this season. 

--It's the 40th time this season where the Sox hit 2 or more Home Runs in a Game (31-9) and 14th time this season with 3 Homers in a Game (11-3).

--In Wednesday's series finale, the Red Sox will be looking to win a series for the 10th time this season after losing the series opener. 

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What's On Tap?: The Red Sox and Astros wrap up their series Wednesday night in Houston.  Walker Buehler faces RHP Hunter Brown in Wednesday's finale. Buehler tossed 6 scoreless and picked up the win in the Red Sox 10-2 win over the Padres Fright nigh tin San Diego.  After Wednesday, the Sox return home and open up a 3-game series with the Miami Marlins on Friday.  The Red Sox will also have a 2-game series with the Baltimore Orioles that starts next Monday.  The Red Sox have 41 games remaining in the Regular Season with 21 on the road and 20 at Fenway.       

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