SoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast

Ian is joined this week by Editor-in-Chief Mike Andrews to break down the Red Sox wild card series loss to the Yankees and where they go from here. They discussed some of the reasons the Red Sox lost and then the key areas they need to upgrade in the offseason. After that they touched on the start of the Arizona Fall League where both Luis Perales and Brandon Neely pitched on opening day. Finally,...

We're looking ahead, then looking back in this episode. Ian and Chris started by previewing the first Red Sox playoff baseball in four years. Who might make the roster? Who is eligible for that matter? And when looking forward, we must consider how we got here, so the guys compared their early predictions with what went down. Finally, the guys looked back and picked their respective position playe...

Ian and Chris (remember him?) got back together with the season drawing to a close. The MLB club can't hit outside of minor league ballparks, but still seems to be in decent shape in the AL playoff picture. The guys discussed the end-of-season outlook in MLB and whether, just maybe, Luis Perales has a shot at contributing this season. Plus, your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about...

Ian is flying solo again this week as he discusses another notable starting pitcher debut! He starts off by breaking down what he saw from Connelly Early against the Athletics and then the Red Sox debut of Kyle Harrison. He also touches on Payton Tolle's struggles and how he fits in the rotation the rest of the year. After that, he breaks down the Red Sox prospects heading to the Arizona Fall Leag...

Ian is joined by Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to breakdown all things Payton Tolle! They do a deep dive into Tolle's journey to the majors and his MLB debut and after that discuss what the future looks like for him and where he ranks on the list of top left-handed pitching prospects in all of baseball. Finally, Ian wraps the show up by going through the latest transactions. Got something to sa...

Ian is flying solo this week after spending another week in Worcester. He starts off by discussing the latest roster moves by the Red Sox, including the Nate Lowe signing and Jhostynxon Garcia's promotion to the major leagues. He then breaks down the candidates to replace Walker Buehler in the rotation and makes the case for and against Payton Tolle in that role. After that, he goes through the po...

Roman Anthony got paid, and the boys predictably think it was... a nice piece of business. Ian and Chris discuss the extension, then talk about Ian's extended look at the Worcester Red Sox, including the latest on Kristian Campbell and Payton Tolle, among many others. Plus, your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxpro...

Ian and Chris have a lot to say about the little that the Red Sox did at the Trade Deadline. Plus, news breaks during the recording, the guys discuss the latest promotions and players most likely to come up to help the MLB club, our updated rankings, and your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com . Social...

Ian and Chris recorded a rare weekend episode to make sure they got this in before the hot stove really turned up before the trade deadline! Where will the Red Sox add? What will it cost? Who might be on the block? And how does the Marcelo Mayer injury play into it? All that, plus a look back on the FCL season, which ended on Thursday, in this episode! Got something to say? We love talking about w...

This episode goes to eleven, as our friend Jim Callis from MLB.com makes his record-regaining eleventh appearance on the show! Ian and Chris got Jim's thoughts on Boston's incoming draft class, the state of the Red Sox system as it enters the post-Big Three era, and even responded to some of your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us...

After 21 picks, it's clear the Red Sox have a thing for big pitchers out of the SEC. But what else is there to know about the Red Sox' 21-member draft class? Ian and Chris break it all down from rounds 4 to 20. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com . Social Media Links: IG: @SoxProspects @SPChrisHatfield @IanCunda...

Kyson Witherspoon. Marcus Phillips. Henry Godbout. Anthony Eyanson. Meet the newest Red Sox draftees! Ian and Chris broke down the group with scouting reports, their takes, and potential rankings landing spots for all four, and looked ahead to day 2 of the draft. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com . Social Medi...

Ian is joined by SoxProspects Editor-In-Chief Mike Andrews this week to break down the new July rankings. They discuss why Payton Tolle jumped to third in the system, why several FCL players are rising and the notable players who've fallen in the rankings as well. They also briefly discuss the Red Sox now that Alex Bregman and Masataka Yoshida are back and all the latest buzz ahead of Sunday's dra...

In our second episode of the holiday week, Ian is joined by Alex Speier of the Boston Globe to break down everything going on with the Red Sox right now. They start off by talking about the Red Sox pitching depth, what's going on with Tanner Houck, and how Kyle Harrison is adjusting to the Red Sox pitching development program. They then move over to position players and discuss Roman Anthony and M...

Special episode this week as Ian is joined by Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to preview the upcoming MLB Draft! We hit on a range of draft topics including the strengths and weaknesses of the class, how it compares to last year and who could fall from the top 10 to the Red Sox. Geoff also discussed why former Red Sox draftee Gavin Kilen is an intriguing target for Boston, what happened to Jace L...

With a few more days gone by, Ian and Chris had a few more thoughts on the Rafael Devers trade fallout. With that out of their systems, there was plenty of other discussion on Kristian Campbell being optioned back to Worcester, some other minor league news, and another big crop of emails Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxpr...

Rafael Devers has been traded. 'Nuff said. Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at  podcast@soxprospects.com . Social Media Links: IG: @SoxProspects @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects (All 3 are the same on Bluesky as well) Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing t...

It's an action-packed episode. Roman Anthony is finally in Boston. Ian traveled to Greenville and Portland and has some reports. We updated the rankings. Today's episode is brought to you by the letter "R".    Plus, it's the SoxProspects Donation Drive! Show your support for the show by heading to our Donations page or joining our Patreon!   Donations page:  https://soxprospects. com/donate.htm Pa...

It's June and the guys have some things to get off their chests about the roster decisions in MLB and Roman Anthony still being in Triple-A. Plus, a bumper crop of emails includes questions about Blaze Jordan, development at the MLB level, and more.  Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com . Social Media Links: IG:...

Plenty of news on the farm for the guys to discuss: The Password leads a set of promotions while his brother is among a set of players starting rehab assignments, there's evidence that the promotions of Roman Anthony and/or Marcelo Mayer may be approaching, and oh yeah... Noah Song is back again. Your emails led the conversation as well. Listen in! Got something to say? We love talking about what...

The Red Sox are mid again. Why? Ian and Chris examine what's up with the MLB club, then dive into our latest rankings update, spiced up with some reports from Ian's week in Portland, where yes, they did play SOME of their scheduled games. Listen in!   Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com . Social Media Links: IG:...

Triston Casas's season-ending injury is on everyone's mind, and Ian and Chris are here to break down the team's options. Is it as simple a situation as it seems like it should be? Meanwhile, we've got another set of promotions to discuss, the Florida Complex League season has begun, and of course, your emails round out this episode Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear...

Ian and Chris have been out to the fields and have reports from Worcester, Portland, and Salem. Plus, the guys break down the season's first promotions of Franklin Arias, Brandon Clarke, and Hayden Mullins. (Note: This episode was recorded before Triston Casas' knee injury on Friday night. We'll discuss that next episode.) Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Ma...

Old reference? Sure, but in the case of Roman Anthony (and Marcelo Mayer), it seems true these days. Ian and Chris discussed when the game's top minor league prospect might finally get the call to the Bigs. Plus, some MLB pitching talk and your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com . Social Media Links: IG...

Ian is joined by Chris Clegg of the Dynasty Dugout to talk about the Quinn Priester trade with Milwaukee and Hunter Dobbins major league debut. After that, they discuss the noteworthy performances in Salem and Worcester so far including Franklin Arias, Blake Aita, Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer. They also discuss what they saw first-hand in Greenville and Portland so far including Juan Valera, Jo...