The Pesky Report (Red Sox Podcast)🎙

MiLB Talk comes in HOT with a little venting about the Craig Breslow comments on Roman Anthony. Jake, Derrik, and Hunter talk about the new Jarren Duran trade talks with the San Diego Padres. Blaze Jordan finally got the promotion to Triple-A that he’s deserved for a while. Franklin Arias might already be ready for a promotion to Double-A. Brooks Brannon continues his ridiculous tear. Jake is sayi...

Matt and Bayleigh are joined by Jason Stellakis to break down a series win vs the Braves in ATL. They look at why Nate Eaton might have been called up this week instead of Roman Anthony. They also look at if a Dom Smith reunion is in the cards. Alot of conversation about what does this upcoming trade deadline look like if the team heats up, and would buying or staying over the lux tax be a negativ...

Matt and Bayleigh decided to spend as little time talking about the Red Sox recent sweep at the hands of the Brewers. From potential jersey numbers for young players, and spending time looking back at the 2011 team that seemed to have so much promise. They also dove into what Connor Wong does well, compared to the Narv. They also looked ahead at the upcoming series vs ATL.               Make sure...

The MiLB Talk trio is back for a massive yap session. They discuss Blaze Jordan’s ridiculous run, and are more than ready for him to get promoted. Roman Anthony is still in Triple-A, and Jhostynxon Garcia took zero time to adjust. They talk about Portland’s pitching dominance for the week, and are unsurprised by Greenville’s pitching performances. Franklin Arias is an alien, and Salem could use so...

A full weekend crew is back to talk about another disappointing series for the Boston Red Sox that saw them split four at home against the last-place Baltimore Orioles. Jordan, Brian and Jack recap the series, talk about some of the highs and lows of it including the debut of top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer and some of the continued struggles within the rotation pertaining to providing length....

Matt is joined by Red Seat Radio as they interview Luis Vasquez a Red Sox Ball Attendant for the past 18 seasons. They learn about the ins and outs of the job, and what memories stand out above the rest. From Jordan Leandre's first pitch to almost missing the world series parade, to throwing a memorable HR ball into the stands, this interview is a MUST listen. Luis's passion for the Red So...

Matt and Kevin break down a series win vs the Mets, but coming off the loss today and some drama in the clubhouse, it doesn’t feel as positive as it should. Need to get the kids up here now. What does the roster look like with the kids up and Campbell at first. They also talk about Walker Buehler’s ejection and how soft Mike Estabrook was. It was a big week for the “Fire Cora” crowd.              ...

T he MiLB Talk trio is back! Hunter has notes from his trip to Somerset to watch Portland. Jake has issues with how Worcester uses their bullpen. Jhostynxon Garcia was promoted to Triple-A, while Zach Ehrhard and Marvin Alcantara were promoted to Double-A. They talk about what to love from the trio of promotions, and wonder if there could be more. Eduardo Rivera gets a lot of love as a potential a...

Jordan and Brian recap another frustrating series for the Boston Red Sox, as they lay an egg less than 24 hours after the win of the season. The duo talks about the organization's perceived tolerance of mediocrity and how content they are with not making decisions despite their words suggesting otherwise. How do you fix the Red Sox? Is that a Marcelo Mayer call up + Trevor Story DFA? A trade? A fi...

Hunter Noll interviews two Boston Red Sox prospects, left-handed pitcher Jeremy Wu-Yelland (No. 50 on Sox Prospects) and first baseman Blaze Jordan (No. 38). In his interviews, he asks Wu-Yelland about his call-up story to Double-A Portland before they get into his part in multiple no-hitters, his time at the University of Hawaii and his adjustment to the Sea Dogs from a routine standpoint and the...

Matt, Kevin and Bayleigh get together and breakdown the latest sweep at the hands of the Detroit Tigers. They try and figure out what a shake up could even look like. Matt proposes that Tanner Houck is actually a werewolf. The group predicts what the missing parts of the new city connects will look like and preview the upcoming Braves series.               Make sure to follow us on Twitter, @ThePe...

MiLB Talk is back as Hunter has a report from the Worcester games this week. Derrik, Jake, and Hunter discuss the heroics of Jhostynxon Garcia, and Hunter hates AI. They get into the first base discussion more. Derrik’s happy that Allan Castro’s back. Why are we talking about the NBA Draft? Greenville’s pitching rotation is a cheat code. Justin Gonzales isn’t 6’4”, and Jake highlights Enddy Azocar...

The weekend gang is back in action in this episode recapping the Boston Red Sox series win in Kansas City against the red-hot Royals. The Red Sox lost the series opener in unorthodox fashion, as all three runs scored between the two teams were ghost runners after the 10th inning, but the team came roaring back with a 10-1 beatdown backed by Rafael Devers' contributions as well as seven dominant in...

Jordan, Kevin and Jack recap the Boston Red Sox series victory over the Texas Rangers in their three-game series. However, that was not without controversy as designated hitter Rafael Devers, who went 2-for-3 with a homer and a stolen base in the series finale, said he was unwilling to move to first base midseason. The trio talks the aftermath of this breakdown in communication between the two par...

The MiLB trio have a lot to discuss as they dive into first base options in the minor leagues. Jake, Derrik, and Hunter try to figure out who could be depth for the 2025 season, and who could solidify the position down the road. Derrik gives his report from Worcester. They yap about the ridiculous Payton Tolle and Brandon Clarke starts, and wonder where they’ll finish the season. Franklin Arias ma...

Matt and Brian break down another disappointing series loss, this time to the Minnesota Twins. The worst news of all is losing Triston Casas for the remainder of the season with a knee injury. What options do we have at first base moving forward? This series was highlighted by the bullpen blowing another lead, back-to-back blown leads by Slaten and Whitlock. What is the solution there? They also p...

Matt is joined by Kate (@_KateMack) to break down a tough series loss to the Blue Jays. We finally got good starting pitching AND offense was clicking, but the bullpen was the problem. They also look at how ridiculous of a Red Sox killer Dalton Varsho is, and which other teams he rakes against. They Compared Casas’s slow start in 23’ to 25’ and figure out how much of a leash does he have. They als...

MiLB Talk is back to discuss the recent wave of minor league promotions. Brandon Clarke and Franklin Arias jump to High-A with Hayden Mullins getting the promotion to Double-A. They talk about Salem’s ridiculous offensive week, as well as Worcester’s mashing that includes Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony going scorched earth on Syracuse pitching. Jake is completely over intentionally walking in the...

Jordan, Brian and Jack recap a big weekend series for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who managed seven hits across the team’s two wins, including a straight steal of home. The trio talks Duran, as well as when the dam will officially break for guys like Rafael Devers and Triston Casas before getting into some concerns about 2024 All-Star right-hander Tanner Houck. Later, they get into wha...

Matt, Bayleigh and (somehow) Doink break down a disappointing series loss to the Mariners. Good to see Bello return and Josh Winckowski  leave. They Break down some odd Casas starts and rave about Alex Bregman. The crew also looks at the upcoming series vs the Guardians.               Make sure to follow us on Twitter, @ThePeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @Beyo...

Jake, Derrik, and Hunter return for a normal episode of MiLB Talk. The trio discusses the ridiculous offense of Triple-A over the last week, including big weeks from Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Vaughn Grissom. Andy Lugo and Big Al went viral for different (but great) reasons in Greenville. Jhostynxon Garcia and Mikey Romero’s improved approaches make us happy in Double-A. Salem’s offense is...

Jordan and Jack break down the Boston Red Sox four-game series against the Chicago White Sox, in which Boston took three games of (improving to 13-11 on the season). Trevor Story is elite again? Kristian Campbell can really swing it. Walker Buehler is back? How are we feeling about Tanner Houck after his fifth start of the year? All of those questions get answered and more in this breakdown! Make...

The MiLB Talk crew is joined by Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. Jake, Derrik, and Hunter grill Speier about the Boston Red Sox farm system. What do the Red Sox do with Roman Anthony, and how soon does he push the issue? How does Speier (and people in the system) view Franklin Arias? Does Marcelo Mayer stay at shortstop, or do they move people around? The trio asks about a few standout hitters. Th...

Matt, Kevin, and Bayleigh are joined by Adam (aka @Dunkintern) to talk about the trend that has been sweeping the internet the #GripCheck. They also break down a series victory against the Rays, where the first game was poo poo, and the next two games were actually enjoyable. They look ahead to the 4 game series against the White Sox coming up at Fenway this marathon monday weekend.              ...

Weather issues led to canceled games throughout the minor league system, but it couldn’t stop MiLB Talk. Derrik, Jake, and Hunter return to discuss the games that WERE played. Roman Anthony is hitting the ball hard, he’s not a first baseman, though, so stop asking. Portland’s offense is cold, but the pitchers are dazzling (including Yordanny Monegro’s Double-A debut). Yophery Rodriguez makes his o...