SoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast

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...

It's here! Five games including the opener at Fenway are on the slate, and Ian and Chris needed more than two hours to break everything down. Garrett Crochet and Kristian Campbell signed extensions. We had a MASSIVE update to the rankings. The full-season affiliate rosters are out. And as always, we answer your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make s...

Ian is joined by Mike Andrews to wrap-up their trip to minor league spring training! They start off talking about all the injured position players and how that impacted the rosters, before a long discussion about Justin Gonzales and his future outlook. They then went through a few other hitters including Enddy Azocar, Nazzan Zanetello and Mikey Romero. After that, they moved onto the pitchers and...

It's finally here! With the 2025 season upon us, Ian welcomes Chris to the show as a very special guest to discuss the (mostly) final MLB roster for opening day, including Kristian Campbell officially making the team, decisions in the back of the rotation and bullpen, and how everything could change very early in the season. Plus, the guys threw down their predictions for the season - listen in to...

The SoxProspects Spring Training trip is on, and Ian and Chris took a break to talk about the two minor league showcase games this week: the Spring Breakout and Futures at Fenway South. The Big Three, Mikey Romero, and Justin Gonzales went deep, while Brandon Clarke and Juan Valera were throwing fuego. Hear about them and all of the other highlights from the start of the trip on this episode! Got...

Ian and Chris are back with their takes on the latest from MLB camp, plus a preview of the opening of minor league camp and the annual SoxProspects team's trip to the Fort! 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 Love the show? Want t...

Ian is joined by former Red Sox infielder and current NESN primary color analyst Lou Merloni to discuss all the happenings in Spring Training so far. The start off talking about how this camp feels different to past years and Lou's initial impressions of the big three. They then move into an in-depth discussion of the major camp storylines and position battles, starting with what to do at second b...

MLB camp is in full swing, and Ian and Chris had some news to talk about. The guys weighed in on the third base drama, the latest transaction and injury news, and some minor league tidbits reported by our friend Andrew Parker. Plus, a listener request for Hey, Remember That Guy's second edition, and your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to...

Alex Bregman, Boston Red Sox. That's about it. And Nick Pivetta signed with San Diego. Ian and Chris jumped on to talk about it. 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 Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive g...

In honor of the Big Game (before it turned into the Big Blowout), Ian and Chris discussed the latest news and gave their takes on some prop bets for MLB camp with pitchers and catchers reporting this week. Plus, the guys debuted a new segment based on a listener request and, as always, your emails!  Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at p...

We're all desperate for something to happen as Spring Training approaches. Ian and Chris discussed what's going on with the Alex Bregman non-chase and the potential last bullpen signing, the updated rankings, and a bunch of listener 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: @SoxProspe...

Ian and Chris welcomed Red Sox Director of Pitching Justin Willard to the podcast to talk about, well, pitching! On the agenda are Justin's philosophies on instruction, pitch design, the traits that make a good pitcher, and more. Justin also talked about some of the system's top arms and what training looks like at all times of year. Plus, the SoxProspects guys talked about the 2025 international...

The hot stove might be cool right now, but Ian and Chris are back for another episode of the podcast! They start off talking about Bobby Dalbec signing with the White Sox and the arbitration agreements, or lack thereof, that came out today, before moving onto a brief discussion of the upcoming Rookie Development program. After that, they talk about the options out there for the Red Sox bullpen and...

Ian and Chris wrap up 2024 with a look at the latest Red Sox moves, including the Walker Buehler signing and some minor trades from the back of the 40-man roster. Plus, takes from Craig Breslow's media availability and a slew of 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: @SoxProsp...