If anyone happens to be in Cleveland, there's a guy who said ya mum's a ho. I'll point him out to you if you haven't already seen his picture circulating Twitter. Go get em. That is - if Jarren Duran doesn't get to him first. Anyway, back to baseball.

We have a lot of eyes on pitching in this episode. You know what's interesting? The pitching has been consistent but the roles for the pitchers are inconsistent. The lineup has been inconsistent but their roles have been pretty consistent. Really makes you think. #noticing

I bet we're all thinking the same thing - shouldn't this team have like five more wins in it's win column? Hopefully right about now is when the team pulls away from the pack. At least we're not the Orioles.

What do you think is more embarrassing, losing to the White Sox or... No, wait, that's it.

It's a pretty annoying time to be a fan of the Boston Red Sox. We are just asking them to play enough baseball to beat bad teams. Wins against losing teams still count as wins.

We feel good about relying on our bullpen - at least most of the time. The jury, as of 4/20/25, is still out on Justin Wilson.The jury, additionally, is still out on Zack Kelly.

Though it's important to mention talking about the things that are going right. The baserunning? Pretty good. The rest of the bullpen? Pretty good. Trevor Story? Pretty good.

If the season doesn't start going right in a big way we can all melt down together.

Some people know ball, some people know the muffin man, but we know @dunkintern; the founder of the #gripcheck. (We also know ball.)

Join us for the viral sensation that's sweeping the (Red Sox) nation, as well as an unfortunate recap of the White Sox series. Would you rather have an iced coffee or a big fat L from the Chicago White Sox? Correct, an iced coffee. Better hold on to it tight!

Though if I were to title the White Sox series in the style of a Fall Out Boy song I would call it - "The Silence of the Bats and the Physics of the Barehanded Play". I would also apologize to Trevor Story.

Join us for a little fun, a little ball, a little Dunkin (sponsor us), a little joy, and above all else, GET A GRIP.

So, the pitching is here. It's usually working, too. Still iffy on Justin Wilson.

But the BATTING, bro? Peter Fatse, homie, brother, let's have a chat.

Welcome back! Sorry for the pause, we were watching baseball and eating hot dogs. We join you fresh of a Cardinals sweep and a very disappointing Blue Jays not-sweep - but a walk-off dribbler from Trevor Story in game 4. Yeah, we're not jazzed about the results either.

This season has had more ups and downs than an elevator. An emotional rollercoaster, if you will. But who keeps us more grounded than Jarren Duran. (Go watch the documentary).

Come talk ball.

In recognition of Jarren Duran's bravery, some mental health resources are included here. Jarren spoke up in the hope of inspiring others to reach out.

https://findtreatment.gov/

https://psychologytoday.com/

Crisis Lifeline Call/Text - 988

National Alliance on Mental Illness - 1-800-950-6264

National Helpline for Treatment Referral - 1-800-662-4357

IN BROAD DAYLIGHT, CRAIG BRESLOW SNUCK IN WITH THE GOODS. THE EXTENSION GOODS.

Kristian Campbell, in a gosh darn no brainer, has been signed to an 8-year/$60-million contract extension.

We will do as many emergency pods as you need us too, Craig Breslow. Keep 'em coming.

TO THE TUNE OF 6 YEARS/$170MM - THE BOSTON RED SOX HAVE EXTENDED GARRETT CROCHET.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE GOT 'EM.

LISTEN TO OUR LIVE REACTIONS. OR DON'T, YOU'RE AN ADULT.

Crazy to think we blew it that fast, huh?

We all saw what happened in Texas over the weekend, many akin it to the Alamo. The Boston Red Sox, believe it or not, struck out with runners in scoring position.

As my therapist would say, focus on the positives. Chat could not have cooked Tony Mazz any harder after Kristian Campbell showed up with a whole lot of enthusiasm and plenty of good baseball. Gosh darn it, I would say he even looks ready for the big leagues!

Father Wilyer also returns with a few bonks. We call him Father Wilyer because he just had TWINS. Twin home runs that is! And also twin babies. Both are acceptable miracles.

The pitching looked fine but has time to solidify, and Devers has time to hit. The season may be over, but you know what's not over? The season.

It's almost here. Opening Day Christmas is almost here. Are you as excited as we are? It's just about the baseball season, and we have -

OPENING DAY JITTERS.

Special guest Micah of Ballpark Buzz joins us on this, the episode before opening day baseball 2025.

Minutes before recording we received confirmation that Kristian Campbell will be on our opening day roster. Let this description serve as a reminder of where we were when his major league employment was announced.

Hello, 2025 Boston Red Sox We're Back Department? I'd like to file a claim.

What a time to be a Red Sox fan! Especially now that our favorite pitcher, Chris Sale, has paid tribute to Luis Tiant.

...what? He doesn't play for...? Wait, yes he does. He doesn't? Then what? When? For WHO? VAUGHN GRISSOM? This is the worst timeline.

First, a fit check in the name of baseball. A wool-ish fit and a St Patrick's Day fit with famous Irish baseball player, David O'Tiz. (If you haven't seen the episode graphic, check the episode graphic.) We are actually hoping that when you are listening to this episode the new City Connect jerseys have dropped.

PROSPECTS PROSPECTS PROSPECTS. THEY. ARE. READDDYYYY. (They will be more ready, but in a pinch, they are ready.) For example, Roman Anthony's homerun hasn't come back down yet.

I hate to say it guys, but it's time to get excited. Baseball season is around the corner, and the Red Sox are BACK.

THE ORIOLES ARE A 92 WIN TEAM. Or so they say.

The AL East is undoubtedly the most competitive division in baseball. So we have our frienemies on; budding rivals @JoshSroka, @RW_Harris, @AlexMurphyJour, and @Lizzzzzzzzzzzy of Section 336, Yankee Files, Rays the Roof, and Jay Bird Watching, respectively.

Many are saying the Red Sox. MANY. I mean, what are your other options? The limping Yankees? The homeless Rays? The poverty Orioles? The immigrant Blue Jays? Sources are saying that Alex Bregman clears.

Join us for some good old fashioned being mean to each other.