The TC & Company Podcast

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Bob Kendrick joins TC in Kansas City to talk about the rich history of the Negro Leagues. As the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob is keeping history alive by championing the success stories of players who advanced social change through baseball. "It's not about the adversity," he says, it's about "what they did to overcome that adversity."

On this episode of the TC & Company podcast, David Ortiz joins Tom Caron and talk about the current state of the Red Sox. They discuss the weekend series against the Dodgers and Mookie Betts' return to Fenway Park and the late career emergence of Justin Turner. 

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is first joined by former Red Sox player and current Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in the dugout of Fenway Park. The two discuss Robert's historic steal during Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS and why second base should be named after him, what its like for Roberts when he comes back to Boston nowadays, his work with the Dodgers and how they've become one of the most successful team in 2023, the importance of the upcoming Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon, plus much more! Then Tom Caron interviews Red Sox infielder Justin Turner ahead of his 'Turner Trot' and discusses the importance of the 5k race, why he decided to bring into to Boston from Los Angeles, and how both Red Sox and Dodgers fans alike are coming together to help support veterans as well as children and their families battling life-altering illnesses and diseases.

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by the owner of the Savannah Bananas, Jesse Cole, as the two discuss the bananas' rise to popularity and how they are revolutionizing the fan experience in baseball. They dive into how the idea to create the Savannah Bananas came about, how the league's various, "different" rules implemented keep fans and players engaged, the MLB players who have reached out to be involved or even come play for the team, how the MLB has been in contact with Jesse and the Bananas over the past year, plus plenty more.

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom to discuss what went on behind the scenes during the MLB trade deadline. Although the Sox didn't make any major moves, they did acquire infielder Luis Urina from the Milwaukee Brewers. Bloom also discussed the decision to designate Christian Arroyo for assignment in order to call Urina up to the clubhouse for the Sox homestand against the Blue Jays. 

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is first joined by Red Sox Chief baseball Officer to discuss the Red Sox decision to trade Kiké Hernández to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for pitchers Nick Robertson and Justin Hagenman. The two discuss Kiké's time in Boston, the importance he had to the organization and building its culture over the past few years, and his historic run behind the plate during the 2021 playoffs before diving into more moves the Sox could make leading up to the MLB trade deadline on August 1st. then, TC is joined by Hall of Famer pitcher, current Braves broadcaster, and Concord native Tom Glavine. They dive into the two-game series between the Red Sox and Braves at Fenway Park, how the Braves have built arguably the best lineup in baseball over the past few seasons, what moves Atlanta and Boston could make at the trade deadline, plus plenty more!

 On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Boston Globe reporter Chad Finn as the two discuss the Red Sox recent hot streak as the team has the MLB's best record of 11-3 since June 30th and have been the best team in the American League since June 14th posting a 18-10 record over that time span. The two 'Maine-rs' share stories from Finn's book "The Boston Globe Story of the Red Sox: More Than a Century of Championships, Challenges, and Characters" before diving into some additional storylines that have surrounded the Sox this season including Boston's "surprising" success on offense, how Jarren Duran has improved every part of his game this season and how the Sox young prospects have begun to flourish in the majors, whether the Red Sox should be buyers or sellers at the upcoming MLB trade deadline and how Chaim Bloom's past moves may be indicative or what's coming, and plenty more! 

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by former Red Sox pitcher and current Texas Ranger starter Nathan Eovaldi and Red Sox catcher Connor Wong in the dugout of Fenway Park. Eovaldi and Wong discuss their relationship and friendship that's grown over the past few years as Wong has become more adjusted and seen more consistent playing time in the big leagues. The two discuss their time growing up in Texas and how they would practice with one another in their hometown during the offseason and when the league shutdown due to Covid-19. Eovaldi also reflects on his time in Boston and what it's like being back in the city and playing at Fenway Park for the first time since singing with the Rangers this offseason.

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Toronto Blue Jays Sports Reporter Hazel Mae, to talk some AL East rivalry between the Red Sox and Blue Jays ahead of their three-game series in Canada. The two discuss what's going on in the AL East, Vladimir Guerrero Jr's slow start to the season ahead of participating in this year's home run derby, and how it could turn the Blue Jays' season around. Then, they kick it to Canada Day weekend at Rogers Centre, specifically what it means for Blue Jays fans and one particular Canadian on the Red Sox roster, James Paxton. 

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Red Sox top prospect and Portland Sea Dogs' shortstop Marcelo Mayer  in Portland, Maine. The two discuss Mayer's progression through the minor league system and what its been like working in various systems and on a number of teams this season. They then dive into Mayer's relationship with other Sox prospects like Nick Yorke, his impression of the New England area so far, his time with the Red Sox organization during spring training, the importance of family throughout his life especially when training for baseball, plus plenty more!