Pod By the River

Ed and Owen discuss a sweep of the shockingly bad Angels, what this 8-2 run the Red Sox are on means, All-Star selections, injuries, Owen's love of the band "Rush", and much, much more!

This week, Justin, Owen, and Buzz break down the fallout from the Willson Contreras fight, including the suspension and what it means moving forward. We also discuss the tough news of Connelly Early landing on the injured list early in the season and the impact his absence could have on the roster. Then, for the bulk of the episode, we dive into our Red Sox Trade Value Tier List—ranking players ac...

The Red Sox have somehow found another new low. Justin, Buzz, and Owen break down the latest embarrassment, why Craig Breslow's insistence that he's still "undecided" at the trade deadline is becoming indefensible, who should be traded, who should stay, and whether Boston is still viewed as a destination franchise for executives and players or if that reputation has at long last...

Ed and Brady talk a lot of baseball and why Craig Breslow's leash appears to be shorter than other past executives.

Owen and Buzz break down what has been quite a week for the Red Sox, and not for the better: - Red Sox swept by the Rays - Roman/Crochet injuries - How we would fix the team - The disaster of Craig Breslow’s moves - Ownership still in it? - How much worse can it get Intrigued? Then it’s time to listen to Pod By The River!

Justin, Buzz and Owen go over a very disappointing ending to a Baltimore series and the demotion of Brayan Bello.

Ed, Brady, and Owen break down a fun series the Red Sox won against a solid Cleveland team, as well as discuss some recent Theo Epstein related drama. A long lightning round follows.

Justin and Buzz go over yet another disappointing Red Sox series against the Braves.

Ed and Owen chat all things Red Sox with living legend, Rob Bradford, of Baseball isn't Boring and WEEI fame.

Buzz and Owen go over the results of an excellent Red Sox sweep over the Kansas City Royals.

Brady and Ed go over yet another series in which the Red Sox can't hit, celebrate the small victory of a Nick Sogard callup, and ponder over just where the team goes from here.

Justin, Buzz, and Owen discuss the Red Sox series loss to the Phillies in which the offense could only muster 5 runs over three games. Yuck.

Brady and Ed discuss a somewhat disappointing series against the Rays. Hilarity ensues.

Justin, Owen, and Buzz go over a surprising and satisfying sweep of the Detroit Tigers.

Ed reads Brady some fan fiction he wrote, and Brady gives Ed some ideas for alternate timelines as both show minimal interest the present state of the Boston Red Sox.

Ed and Justin are joined by Joon Lee to discuss his recent article Inside The Red Sox's Credibility Crisis . In a revealing discussion, Joon explains how the Mookie Betts trade was the turning point in the culture of a team that leading up to it had been the most successful baseball franchise of the new millennium, what led to this shift in priorities, the Alex Cora firing, and much, much more...

Owen and Buzz go over the Toronto series and discuss Brayan Bello's meltdown, Payton Tolle's potential, Ranger Suarez's dominance, and much, much more!

Ed and Owen sit down with Greenville lefty Devin Futrell, perhaps the most underrated pitcher in the entire Red Sox organization.

It's all hands on deck as the entire cast reacts to Alex Cora and his lieutenants being fired.

Justin and Owen go over a sweep at the hands of the Yankees that was not good. Not good at all.

Ed is joined by MLB.com writer Michael Clair to talk about his new book "We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball: How the Czech Republic's Amateur Underdogs Became World Baseball Classic Heroes." Available for purchase now in the link- https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9781496242662/we-sacrifice-everything-to-baseball/

Brady and Ed discuss the limits of the Red Sox lineup without more flexibility, the quick turnaround of Ranger Suarez, and much more. Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Justin and Owen break down a series loss to the Twins that involved an ace being demolished, an excellent start from a rookie, and yet another Jarren Duran behavioral incident. Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!

Owen and Ed are joined by Australian Salem Red Sox RHP Adam Bates!

In which Ed and Brady decide to just talk ball for an hour without the use of a series recap. What results is basically what you would expect if Ed and Brady were at a game together.