Not From Boston

Bennett and Harry get excited this week as the Red Sox heat up. They recap the team's struggles against Seattle, as well as the team's strengths against Cleveland and Toronto. The two break down where the team has improved, particularly Rafael Devers and Ceddanne Rafaela's control of the strike zone, how good it feels to have Brayan Bello back, and how signing Alex Bregman is the gift that keeps on giving. Meanwhile, they can't ignore what's not working, from Tanner Houck's troubling pitch mix to the lack of strength at the top of the bullpen. And in Major League news, Bennett and Harry discuss Eugenio Suarez's four-homer game, how surprisingly good the Seattle Mariners are, and how the $400 million gulf between the Dodgers and the Marlins is just too damn big.

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This week's episode of Not From Boston, unfortunately, suffers from our audio files becoming corrupted. We had to rely on the in-camera audio this week, and I promise, we don't like that either.

Otherwise, the episode includes a recap of the past week, where the Red Sox roster is struggling, and where it's doing well. We talk about all things Triston Casas, bullpen woes, and we even indulge the irritating Red Sox Nation debate on whether Trevor Story and Alex Bregman will opt out of their contract at season's end. It's not like it's only April still.

Also, my cat Fleur shows up to briefly co-host before deciding that she has better things to do, like napping in my tripod bag.

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On this week's episode of Not From Boston, Bennett and Harry watch the Red Sox beat the Rays 1-0. As it happens, they recap the less-than-stellar week the Red Sox have been having, breaking down the issues surrounding an anemic offense and sloppy defense. Bennett and Harry debate who, if anyone, is to blame for the team's woes, and whether or not it's time to panic, as the internet suggests.

NOTE: There were some technical issues with the video recording this week. We apologize and hope to avoid similar issues in the future.

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For the first time, Harry and Bennett are on camera together! That's right, this is the first proper video podcast episode of Not From Boston!

This week, we discuss the new Netflix docuseries The Clubhouse, which followed last year's Red Sox team all season. We break down the show, which players and personalities stand out, and what we were surprised to learn! We also discuss Jarren Duran's heartbreaking struggle with mental health and his attempt on his own life. This opens the door to a longer conversation about manhood, masculinity, and what it means to keep your feelings to yourself when you know you need help.

The second half of the show focuses on today's Red Sox! We recap the successful series sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals and the less-than-successful series against the Toronto Blue Jays that followed.

As always, if you or a loved one is struggling with their mental health, please call 988 for help.

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We are officially more than a week into the baseball season, and a LOT has happened! The Red Sox, after starting the season 1-4, seemed to be getting their mojo back right before we recorded this episode. Then yesterday, they all but confirmed that, but we had already recorded this episode, so...

Anyway, this week, we talked about what went right for the Red Sox, what went wrong, and what the extensions for Garrett Crochet and Kristian Campbell mean for the future of the team! Then, of course, we had to talk about the torpedo bats and whether or not they're good for baseball. Unlike the rest of the internet, we tried to bring nuance to our takes. We also discussed Jurickson Profar's suspension for taking performance-enhancing drugs, and we got distracted by the Dodgers game that was on in the background.

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Friday's episode went long, so here is a BONUS POD! Bennett sat down with author Jonathan D. Cohen, author of the new book Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling. Two talk about how sports gambling became so prevalent in the United States, why it can be harmful, how sports leagues are in on it, and what, if anything, can be done to fix it. Losing Big will be out today, April 1st.

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EDIT: Sorry for the delay, everyone, Bennett didn't mean to upload a podcast episode with no audio. The episode has been reuploaded, hopefully with no issue this time around.

It is Opening Weekend, and as a result, we have a BIG episode for you. In fact, this episode was so jam-packed that there is going to be a BONUS POD out on April 1st! Bennett sat down to interview author Jonathan D. Cohen about his new book Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling. It's a great interview, so please keep your eyes peeled for that.

As for THIS episode, we start by diving into the Athletic's excellent article on Jazz Chisholm Jr., which leads to a thorough and necessary conversation about the unwritten rules of baseball, and how they serve as tools of whiteness that oppress people of color, especially black players in baseball.

Then, we get to the Red Sox. We wrap up our Spring Training coverage, discussing who did and didn't make the Major League roster. After that, Bennett and Harry make some bold predictions for the 2025 Red Sox, including who will hit the most home runs or strike out the most batters in a single game. They also make their playoff predictions and awards guesses.

From here on, every game counts!

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On this week's episode of Not From Boston, Bennett and Harry discuss the recent injuries to the Red Sox rotation and whether the team's depth is enough to weather the storm. Then, two break down the rumor that Masataka Yoshida will be moving to the injured list and the absurd fiction that Rafael Devers thought about maybe one day asking for a trade. And, of course, this week's episode wouldn't be complete without talking about the Big Three, particularly Roman Anthony's 434-foot home run and the 76 coffees story.

In wider MLB news, Bennett and Harry discuss the two games that the Dodgers and Cubs played in Japan, as well as the Marlins' self-inflicted payroll troubles.

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In this week's episode of Not From Boston, Bennett and Harry cover the rash of injuries and illness currently affecting the Boston Red Sox, and what the Opening Day roster might look like as a result. The two hosts also discuss the trailer for the upcoming Netflix docuseries The Clubhouse, how players balance playing the game with family life.

Afterwards, Bennett and Harry break down news from around the league, including Gerrit Cole's season-ending Tommy John surgery, and the lopsided Mariners' roster. Finally, after talking about New Era's latest hat design SNAFU, the two close out the episode by playing a game of Hot Takes.

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This week, Bennett and Harry cover the latest Red Sox news coming out of Spring Training, how the team is doing in exhibition games, and who may or may not be injured by Opening Day. Then, the hosts cover news from around Major League Baseball, including injuries to the New York Yankees roster, and Commissioner Rob Manfred's decision to consider maybe taking Pete Rose off the Restricted List.

But first, Bennett and Harry start the show with a lengthy conversation about the arts, pursuing film and music as careers, and how artists are treated in society today.

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