Locked On Red Sox - Daily Podcast On The Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox (81-68) lost their 3rd in a row with a 5-3 loss to the Yankees in front of a sellout crowd at Fenway Park Saturday afternoon. The Yankees have won the first 2 games of the series and now lead the Red Sox by 2.5 games for the top Wild Card spot in the American League.      ----- Bello on the Bump: Brayan Bello made the start against the Yankees Saturday afternoon and took the loss to fa...

The Red Sox (81-67) returned home Friday night to open up a 6-game homestand and dropped the series opener, 4-1, to the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. The Sox have lost 2 in a row and are now 1.5 games behind the Yankees for the top Wild Card in the American League. The Red Sox are now 4.5 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays.    ----- Going with Gio: Lucas Giolito made the start in the series ope...

Red Sox Stunner: Bregman's Game-Changing Impact and Crucial Yankees Showdown Alex Bregman's leadership revolutionizes the Boston Red Sox. His unique approach to team strategy and player development sets him apart in MLB. Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Bregman's vital role, analyzes the evolving starting rotation, and previews a season-defining series against the New York Yankees. Key t...

Red Sox stunned by A's as Chapman falters. Is the AL East race slipping away? Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Boston's frustrating 5-4 loss to the Athletics, highlighting Aroldis Chapman's setback and Kyle Harrison's promising debut. The discussion covers the Red Sox's offensive struggles, Justin Slaten's concerning performance, and how these factors impact the team's playoff hopes. Key topi...

The Red Sox (81-66) could not complete the comeback and closed out their 6-game road trip with a 5-4 loss to the Athletics Wednesday afternoon at Sutter Health Field in Sacramento, California. Rob Refsnyder tied the game at 4-4 with a pinch-hit, RBI Double in the Top of the 9th Inning. Aroldis Chapman gave up a leadoff Double to Shea Langeliers in the home 9th and Langeliers scored the winning on...

Red Sox pitching prodigy Connelly Early stuns in MLB debut. Is a new ace emerging in Boston? Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Early's dominant 11-strikeout performance against the Athletics, highlighting his impressive pitch arsenal and poise on the mound. The discussion covers Romy Gonzalez's recent hot streak and injury scare, the impact of Kyle Harrison's promotion, and how these deve...

The Red Sox (81-65) won their 3rd in a row with a 6-0 victory over the Athletics Tuesday night at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California.  With Tuesday night's victory, the Red Sox clinched the series win (3-2 on Trip) with 1 more to go and move to 16 games above .500 for the 2nd time this season. It's the Sox 81st win of the season which matches last year's season total.    ----- Early Gets...

Garrett Crochet dominates the A's with 10 Ks. Is he baseball's best? Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Crochet's stellar 7-inning performance, highlighting his mechanical adjustments and Cy Young potential. The discussion covers Dustin May's injury, prospect Connelly Early's call-up, and how Alex Cora's tactics are reshaping the Red Sox's playoff push. Key topics include Boston's depleted...

The Red Sox (80-65) won their 2nd straight with a (7-0) win over the Athletics in the series opener at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California Monday night.  It's the Sox 80th win of the season. The club did not reach 80 wins until their 158th game on September 24 last season. The Sox are 2-2 on their current 6-game road trip.    ----- Crochet Day: Garrett Crochet turned in a terrific perform...

Red Sox pitching dominates as playoff race heats up. Can Brayan Bello secure the #2 starter spot behind Garrett Crochet? Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian analyzes Bello's impressive 2.74 ERA since June 15 and compares him to Lucas Giolito. She breaks down Aroldis Chapman's historic season as closer, highlighting his 0.98 ERA and 17 scoreless appearances streak. The discussion covers Boston's offensi...

The Red Sox (79-65) scored 3 runs in the Top of the 9th Inning and avoided the series sweep with a 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix Arizona. It's the Red Sox 35 comeback win of the season. Garrett Whitlock worked 1.2 scoreless innings for the win. Aroldis Chapman struck out 4 in the ninth to finish off the D-backs and notch his 29th Save.     ----- The Big Knock: Nick Sogard...

The Red Sox (78-65) dropped their 3rd straight with a 5-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona Saturday night. The Red Sox have not led at any point in losing the first 2 Games of the series to the D-Backs. The Red Sox will look to avoid being swept in a series for the 5th time this season and for the 4th time on the road with Sunday's finale.  ----- Sox at the Dish:...

The Red Sox (78-64) opened up their 6-game road trip with a 10-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.  The loss snapped the Red Sox season-high 4-game road winning streak.  The Red Sox fall to 4.5 games behind the Blue Jays for 1st-place in the AL East. The Blue Jays took the opener from the Yankees in the Bronx Friday night, and the Red Sox remain a half game behin...

Red Sox Nation on high alert! Roman Anthony's oblique strain sends shockwaves through Boston's lineup. Can the team overcome this crucial loss? Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Anthony's impact and potential playoff implications. The discussion covers Jordan Hicks' struggles, Chris Murphy's call-up, and Kyle Harrison's looming debut. Key topics include bullpen management, rotation adjust...

Red Sox Roster Shakeup: Bregman's Future and Cora's Impact Boston's baseball landscape faces seismic shifts. Will Alex Bregman opt out? Can Marcelo Mayer overcome injuries? Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian and WEEI's Tom Carroll dissect the Red Sox's pivotal decisions. They analyze Bregman's value beyond stats, Mayer's trade potential, and Alex Cora's crucial off-field management. The duo also sets...

The Red Sox (78-63) concluded their 6-game homestand with a disappointing 8-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday night at Fenway Park. Cleveland scored a run in the 1st Inning and opened up the game with a 6-run 2nd against the Sox bullpen.  The Sox went 3-3 on their homestand against the Pirates and Guardians.  ----- Sox at the Dish: The Red Sox managed only 7 hits (1 Extra-Base Hit) in We...

Red Sox playoff hopes alive: Can they shock MLB? Boston's rollercoaster season reaches critical juncture. Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian and WEEI's Tom Carroll dissect the Boston Red Sox's unexpected playoff push. They analyze the impact of trading Rafael Devers, the surprising performances of Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello, and the outfield's strength and challenges. The conversation shifts to Ro...

The Red Sox (78-62) made it 3 straight wins with an 11-7 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in front of a crowd of 34,901 at Fenway Park Tuesday night. The Sox scored 4 runs, all with 2 outs, in the Bottom of the 8th Inning to go in front for good.  It's the Sox 34th comeback win of the season.  With the win, the Red Sox clinched the series vs. the Guardians and are now a season-high 16 games ov...

Trevor Story's stellar season sparks contract speculation. Will the Red Sox lose their star infielder in 2026? Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian analyzes Story's impressive .260 average, 22 homers, and 84 RBIs, weighing his potential opt-out decision. She examines Brayan Bello's recent pitching struggles against the Cleveland Guardians and explores how fatherhood impacts his day game performance. The...

The Red Sox (77-62) came from behind to beat the Cleveland Guardians, 6-4, in the series opener on Labor Monday at Fenway Park. Aroldis Chapman worked a 1-2-3 9th for his 28th save. With the win, the Red Sox are 15 games over .500 for the 2nd time this season.  ----- Sox at the Dish: The Sox got on the board with 2 runs in the 1st-Inning against Guardians rookie starter, Parker Messick. Roman Anth...

Red Sox make bold moves: Chapman extended, Buehler released. Is a playoff push on the horizon? Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the Boston Red Sox's recent roster shakeups, analyzing Aroldis Chapman's $13.3 million extension and Walker Buehler's surprising release. The discussion covers Chapman's impressive 1.02 ERA, Buehler's struggles, and how these decisions impact the team's postseas...

The Red Sox (76-62) avoided being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates with Sunday's 5-2 win in front of a sellout crowd of 36,583 at Fenway Park. Aroldis Chapman retired the side 1-2-3 with 2 strikeouts in the 9th to notch his 27th save. With the win, the Sox avoided a 6th straight home loss and finished 17-11 in August. It's the first time the Sox have had a winning record in the month of August sinc...

The Red Sox (75-62) dropped their 5th straight game at Fenway, falling 10-3, to the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday afternoon in front of another sellout crowd. The Pirates scored 3 runs in the 5th and 5 runs in the 6th to break the game open. Pittsburgh, now 22-46 on the road, has won the first 2 games of the series.          ----- Sox at the Dish: Carlos Narvaez tied the game at 1-1 with a solo Home...

The Red Sox (75-60) returned home from a 7-1 road trip and lost the series opener, 4-2, to the Pittsburgh Pirates in front of a sellout crowd of 36,344 Friday night at Fenway Park. The Sox 4-game win streak came to an end with the loss, and they've now lost 4 straight at Fenway.     ----- Sox at the Dish: The Sox got on the board first, scoring in the 4th on a Ceddanne Rafaela infield Single and a...

MLB playoff races heat up as Kyle Schwarber's 4-homer game stuns the league. Is this the most impressive offensive performance of the season? Jeff Carr and the squad break down the latest developments in the American and National League playoff hunts. The hosts debate the difficulty of hitting for the cycle versus a 4-homer game, analyzing Schwarber's recent feat and its historical context. The co...