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FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports

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What began as a podcast about the Red Sox and Yankees has become so much more. Whether it's focused on the legendary Sox-Yanks rivalry, Sabermetrics or sobriety, Brian Shactman and John Senecal elevate the conversation. These two SuperFans -- one Boston, one New York -- have been in the stands or press box for some of sports' greatest moments, and their perspective will give you plenty to think and talk about. Facebook: @FANBASEpodcastTwitter: @PodcastFanbase

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

#219: Playoff Predictions 30.09.2025

We go through every series and pick who makes the ALCS and NLCS. Great/short listen!!

#218: Rounding Third! 23.09.2025

And heading for home. Can the Yanks win the AL East? Can the Sox MISS the postseason. We predict what will happen in the best last week of the season in years.

#217: Final Stretch 19.09.2025

Might the Yankees catch the Jays? Might the Sox miss the playoffs? Plus, we pay tribute to Clayton Kershaw and ask why must we always shame adults who want to keep the HR ball!

#216 Weekend! 12.09.2025

Yanks-Sox in September and it actually matters! Plus, John saw Paul Skenes live in person -- his take on the best pitcher in the game. PLUS, Brian's Cannonball Run and Camden Yards in 1994.

#215: Time To Figure It Out! 05.09.2025

The Yankees have big decisions to make. Will Roman Anthony return in time? Plus, how technology can save bad baseball.

#214: Is First Possible? 29.08.2025

Could Sox or Yanks catch Toronto? We split on that and also split on whether Aroldis Chapman would choke in the playoffs. You're welcome.

#213: Weird Weekend 25.08.2025

Sox take 3 of 4 which no one had on their bingo card. What does it all mean? Listen and find out.

#212: Showdown in The Bronx! 21.08.2025

Huge Yanks-Sox series this weekend in New York! We break it down and talk Brian winning a bucket 'o wings!!

#211: Big Week 19.08.2025

Yanks-Sox late this week. Plus, Little League World Series, MLB realignment and vacation scams!!

#210: Youth Focus 08.08.2025

What's it like to feel connected to the Little League World Series. That, Roman Anthony's deal and a big weekend for the contenders.

#209: Bizarro World! 04.08.2025

Sox can't lose. Yanks can't win. Some inside scoop on what might be wrong in NY, and all of a sudden, you can't get a ticket for a Royals-Red Sox game in August. Buckle up.

#208: Trade Deadline! 01.08.2025

Yanks added #s and 'pen depth. Sox? Two pitchers that, if healthy, could help. IF and COULD.

#207: Judge Panic? 28.07.2025

Aaron Judge is hurt. How much does it hurt the Yanks? (Duh -- it's terrible!) And what does it do to the trade deadline. Sox BETTER make some deals.

#206: Panic Time? 25.07.2025

Is it time? Yankees swooning and Sox act like a mid-market team. John's yelling ... but not panicked. Plus, HOF chatter and we talk gambling and whether Dee Gordon was actually told not to win a batting title.

#205: Let The Games Begin! 17.07.2025

Finally, we get the second half. Both the Sox and Yanks have to run a gauntlet to finish July. Hopefully, it doesn't mean playoff death. Also, a Cy Young winner with a losing record? It could happen.

#204: BYE-BYE & BANG-BANG! 10.07.2025

The Yankees are showing signs of life as they say goodbye to DJ. JRod is an all-star thanks to MLB. Plus, an epic beatdown on the golf course?

#203: All-Stars and an All Star Swoon 03.07.2025

Yanks are in danger, and the All Star Game is in sight. We talk about that and tell our favorite childhood memories of the mid-summer classic. Oh, and Clayton Kershaw's 3,000 may be the last for a WHILE.

#202: Trades and Tears 26.06.2025

Are the Sox already in the "sellers" category? And will anyone not named Judge hit consistently for New York? And we discuss, maybe, the take not taken with the Ketel Marte heckling story. Plus, funky player names and the role of Richard (listen and you'll get it).

#201: Down/Dirty On Devers 16.06.2025

Raffy's a Giant after being a giant pain in the a$. Good or bad for Boston? A sign of selling the team? Hot Take Central Baby!!!

#200: Milestone!! 13.06.2025

Historic episode. We tell some stories! Also, big weekend series with three Yanks and Sox. Plus, the latest on Dobbins-Gate and Bat Dog!

#199: Big Weekend! 06.06.2025

Yanks-Sox preview. Also, is Jarren Duran trade bait? Plus, the joys of short porches!

#198: Dom!! 29.05.2025

Old friend Dom Rivers joins us to talk about just how inept the Rockies are. Plus, we update our teams and talk more about our favorite topic: FENWAY!

#197: Devers, Soto and 'Roids 20.05.2025

As Raffy Devers controversy seems to fade, we look at similarities with Juan Soto's struggles in New York. Plus, new technologies for umps and would the Hall ever take Tatis, Jr.

#196: Devers Disaster 12.05.2025

We continue to work over his comments on not moving to first. Who's the most to blame? Oh, and he's ON FIRE at the plate. Speaking of fires, we also talk Aaron Judge and the dumpster fire that is the Colorado Rockies.

#195: Blowing Leads 06.05.2025

Bullpens are a major problem for both The Yankees and Red Sox. Plus, we try to figure out "Who's on First" for Boston.

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