Bastards of Boston Baseball (Red Sox)

Red Sox projected to miss 2023 Playoffs!

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a long layoff we discuss Brayan Bello's injury status! ZIPS and PECOTA projections for the Red Sox! John Henry's disastrous comments t...

Red Sox acquire Adalberto Mondesi! Our projected 2023 Lineups!

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cody and Terry give their contrasting opinions of the Adalberto Mondesi acquisition! Thoughts on Matt Barnes being DFA'ed! And finally they giv...

Chaim Bloom MOBBED by angry Red Sox fans!

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the disaster that took place during Red Sox winter weekend! Alex Cora talks about who his second baseman and shortstop will be! And w...

Red Sox sign CF Adam Duvall!

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We give our full reaction to the Adam Duval signing! Andrus or Iglesias at SS? Is it worth trading Tanner Houck? Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

will Alex Cora survive 2023?

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terry and Cody discuss how vulernable Alex Cora might be if the team gets off to a bad start!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivac...

Trevor Story to miss most of 2023! Possible replacements?!

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our reaction to the Trevor Story bombshell today! Who could the Red Sox acquire to fill their middle infield?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...

Red Sox FINALLY extend Devers!

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We react to the news the Red Sox in which Raffy Devers finally gets an 11 year extension! Should the Red Sox trade Triston Casas? And MUCH MUCH more...

Trevor Bauer Reinstated! Could Boston make a play?

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terry and Cody get into a touchy Trevor Bauer episode! Will the Dodgers release him? Will he play again in 2023? And could the Red Sox possibly pur...

Red Sox Sign Corey Kluber! Our reaction!

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Corey Kluber is now a member of the Boston Red Sox! Our crew has a very mixed reaction! Complete with more Bloom and ownership rants!Advertising Inq...

Chris Sale trade rumors! Chaim is taking calls!

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, Nick, and Terry all debate whether or not Chris Sale should be traded away! We also get into the Carlos Correa situation!Advertising Inquir...

Justin Turner signs with Boston!

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Turner signs with Boston! Was he the right choice? Could J.D. have made more sense? Cushman goes on a rant about Bloom!Advertising Inquiries...

Red Sox lose out on three more starting pitchers!

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Three more starting pitchers sign elsewhere with little interest from the Red Sox! We also comment on Christian Vazquez signing with the Twins!Advert...

Most Painful: Lester or Bogaerts

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Terry and Andrew debate which player's depature was the most painful of the two players! Also, is a Bryan Reynolds trade a pipe dream for the Red...

The Xander Bogaerts era in Boston is OVER

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Xander signs with the Padres! We hopped back on the podcast as news broke, and gave our reaction!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsP...

Kenley Jansen & Masataka Yoshida signed by Red Sox!

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We react to the signings of Kenley Jansen and Masataka Yoshida! As well as updates on Xander Bogaerts, and Aaron Judge!Advertising Inquiries: https:/...

Red Sox have NOT given Bogaerts a "competitive offer"

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Xander Bogaerts is set to meet with the Phillies this week, and hasn't yet been given a competitive offer from the Red Sox! They did sign relieve...

Red Sox Bullpen Talk! Astros Sign Abreu!

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox add reliever Joely Rodriguez! Are we impressed? Astros sign popular Boston target Jose Abreu! Plus Eovaldi and Bogaerts talk!Advertising In...

The Brasier era in Boston lives on...

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We react to the Red Sox picking up Ryan Braiser's contract for 2023! Franchy Cordero is non tendered! Bloom is interested in Corey Kluber, but a...

Eovaldi rejects Q/O! Bogaerts to NYY or PHI?

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We get into the Nathan Eovaldi situation with the Red Sox! He rejects the qualifying offer, as well as multi year offers! Do we still want Eovaldi g...

James Paxton opts in! Boras shopping Bogaerts!

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cody and Terry give full reaction to James Paxton exercising his player option for 2023! What does it mean for the rotation? Whitlock and possibly ...

Bogaerts Opts Out! Red Sox Decline Pham's Option!

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Loaded episode! We discuss the dynamics of Xander's opt out! Are Eovaldi and Wacha worth the qualifying offers? Tommy Pham gets his option decl...

Tragic News: Chris Sale decides to stay in Boston!

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Sale has officially opted in to his final two years of his contract! JD Martinez has been informed the Red Sox will not extend him the qualify...

Our World Series Predictions!

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We give our World Series predictions! It's a very split crew on this matchup!!!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-...

LMAO: Bloominati had a miserable weekend!

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Dombrowski is going back to the World Series! We give reaction on the Red Sox being interested in Rich Hill! And where will Aaron Judge go?!Adv...

Yankees getting THUMPED by Astros!

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We give our reactions to both the ALCS and NLCS!!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Astros-Yankees, Padres-Phillies Predictions!!!!

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our entire crew recaps a dramatic ALDS/NLDS round, and then make predictions for the Championship rounds!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Padres/Phillies on the Cusp!!!!

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An October full of surprises continues to unfold! The Padres and Phillies are on the verge of an improbable NLCS matchup! Guardians come back to tie...

Playoff Reaction So Far!

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Terry and Charlie break down the early ALDS/NLDS games, and expectations to close each series!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPriva...

ALDS/NLDS PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS!

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All five of the Bastards get together to recap the wildcard round and each make our four picks for the divisional rounds! There was no clean sweeps p...

Our 2022 Wild Card Round Picks!!!

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All five members of the Bastards Crew make their picks on every single Wild Card matchup! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy ...

Red Sox 2022 Post Mortem!

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We give our top five aspects of why the Red Sox epically sucked in 2022! One final rampage against Chaim Bloom!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...

New Bastards Host Cody Paulsen Joins The Show!

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cody Paulsen has joined the Bastards of Boston Baseball, join us for his introductory show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy ...

Aaron Judged Stiffed by Red Sox on #61!!!

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about Aaron Judge's home run pursuit! Gerrit Cole gets ejected for being a crybaby! And the weekend sh*tlist!!!Advertising Inquiries: h...

Brayan Bello Continues to Rise! Whitlock to Rotation!

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We break down Brayan Bello's performance in his start against the Reds! What are our expections for him in 2023? We give our reaction to Garret...

Totally Legit or Calling the Cops!

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another entertaining episode of Totally Legit or Calling the Cops!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: ht...

Kevin Plawecki Rants! Sox Beat Royals!!!

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We give our takes on the Kevin Plawecki DFA announcement! Nick Pivetta has a great start! Kike back to the leadoff spot in 2023? More catching situa...

Brayan Bello K's Stanton Three Times!

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox stumble twice against the Yankees! Casas homers! Bello shines in his Yankees debut! We talk about the challenges of being a podcaster in a ...

HOT TAKE TUESDAY!!!

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, Jason, and Terry answer and react to hot takes submitted by our followers on social media! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

Sox Beat Orioles! Wacha Worth Qualifying Offer?

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox win Orioles series! We get into a lot of pitcher heavy topics! Bello showing lots of bright spots! Devers hits grandslam! And is this t...

Kike` Hernandez Coming Back! Triston Casas Observations!

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our reaction to Kike` coming back! What could some other outfield targets be? We give some observations on the Triston Casas thus far! And MUCH MUC...

TOTALLY LEGIT OR CALLING THE COPS!!!

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, Jason, and Terry kick around several Red Sox/MLB scenarios in the always entertaining totally legit or calling the cops format!Advertising In...

Devers & Bogaerts go OFF!!!

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox suprisingly score a series sweep against Texas. Devers and Bogaerts powered the offense! Bello gets his first win! Wong and Casas show up!!...

Reaction to Bloom & Cora Returning in 2023!

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bloom and Cora will both return for 2023! We give our full reaction! What will the 2023 Red Sox rotation look like? Red Sox drop series to the Twi...

HOT TAKE TUESDAY!

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your hot takes! Our reactions! Charlie, Jason, and Terry tackle them all!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: http...

Red Sox Upset Rays! Bloom on the Hot Seat?

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox steal two games from Tampa! Rich Hill has most dominant performance of 2022! Tommy Pham continues to rake! And MUCH MUCH more!Advertising I...

Funeral Arrangements Pending!

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox are eight games back, season is effectively over! Starting pitching gets shelled! Offense stranded baserunners all series! Bello was the o...

TOTALLY LEGIT OR CALLING THE COPS!?

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our latest installment of everyone's favorite format! Tons of Red Sox and MLB questions!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivac...

Red Sox Season Over?

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another disappointing series to a division rival! Schrieber starting to look mortal! Devers slumping bad over the last month! Could pitching coach ...

Third Straight Series Win!

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox win another series on the performances of Rich Hill and Nick Pivetta! Alex Verdugo continues to have a great season! JD continues his slump!...

HOT TAKE TUESDAY!

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We react to Hot Takes submitted by our followers!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

IT HAPPENED!!! SOX WIN YANKEES SERIES!!!

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox pitching nearly lights out! Tommy Pham continues to make a huge impact! Michael Wacha dominant in his return! And what is the ceiling for K...

Red Sox Pitching Rants! Pham Making An Impact!

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cushman goes on an epic Chris Sale rant! Bullpen management highly questionable! Schreiber continues his stellar season! And Tommy Pham is making a...

TOTALLY LEGIT OR CALLING THE COPS?

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another entertaining episode of Totally Legit or Calling the Cops!!!  We cover several Red Sox scenarios in this one!Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

Red Sox Royally THUMPED by Royals

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox completely mailed in the Royals series!  Jarren Duran has the worst day of his career in centerfield!   What does Nathan Eovaldi have left?...

HOT TAKE TUESDAY

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We react to hot takes submitted by our twitter followers!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...

Red Sox Upset Astros!!!

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox finally win a series!  Nathan Eovaldi has a great bounce back start!  Tommy Pham makes his presence felt!  Kutter Crawford continues his im...

Hosmer Trade Reaction! Grading Bloom's Week!

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Four Bastards hosts react to the Hosmer trade!  We all give Chaim Bloom a letter grade from this weeks moves!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

Vazquez/Diekman trade reaction!

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We give our reaction to the Red Sox trading Christian Vazquez and Jake Diekman!  Plus the Tommy Pham acquisition!Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...

Hunter Renfroe Haunts Red Sox Fans!

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox drop another series, this time to the Brewers!  Hunter Renfroe goes deep twice, and we revisit the trade between he and Bradley.   Is there...

Red Sox Trade Talk

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Will Bloom buy or sell?  Or both?  We discuss several scenarios involving several players!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy...

Sputtering Red Sox Salvage Split vs. Guardians!

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox have an ugly split with the Guardians!  Sloppy infield defense!  Alex Cora rants!  More Chaim Bloom rants!   Advertising Inquiries: https...

Totally Legit or Calling the Cops!

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox talk.  Yankees talk.  Another entertaining episode of totally legit, or calling the cops!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

Red Sox Suckfest Continues vs. Toronto!

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox give up a historic 28 runs in game one against Toronto, and eventually swept in the three game series!   The crew goes on several rants on J...

Your Hot Takes, Our Reactions!!!

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, Jason, and Terry answer all of the hot takes submitted by our followers!  Very entertaining as always for this segment!Advertising Inquiries...

Red Sox Humiliated By Yankees!

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox get absolutely destroyed by the Yankees!  Every facet of the team is underperforming!  Chris Sale is already out for the year with another i...

Red Sox Trade Target Talk!

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew, Charlie, and Terry hash out some trade targets as we inch closer to the August 2nd trade deadline!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

Getting Ugly Folks... Sox Get Swept!

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ugly ugly ugly ugly series against Tampa!  Sox lose all four games on some lazy defense, and anemic offense!   It was a tough episode, but we touch...

Totally Legit or Calling the Cops!

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, Jason, and Terry breakdown another entertaining episode of Totally Legit or Calling the Cops!   Several Red Sox scenarios were kicked aroun...

Verdugo & Story Salvage a Split w/ Yankees!

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox salvage an ugly split against the Yankees off the bats of Alex Verdugo and Trevor Story!  And some terrible Yankees defense!  Kutter Crawfor...

Biggest First Half Red Sox Takeaways!

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After 81 games, Job, Andrew, and Terry reflect on the first half with their biggest Red Sox takeaways!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...

Slumping Red Sox Blasted By Rays!

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox get thumped again by the Tampa Bay Rays!  Nick Pivetta gets lit up!  Bello floundered in the debut!  Kutter Crawford bails out the Sox in g...

Red Sox Hot Take Tuesday!

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your Hot Takes!  Our Reactions!   We get into trade deadline talk!  And MUCH MUCH more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy ...

Red Sox Humped By Cubs

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox lose to the Cubs in perhaps the ugliest series of the year!  Martinez and Bogaerts were no shows!  Cora keeps letting Robles blow games in l...

Freddie Freeman Controversy! Bogaerts/Boras Implications?

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We do a deep dive into the Freddie Freeman controversy!  Who is to blame?   Could there also be implications for Xander Bogaerts and his agent Scot...

Red Sox Bullpen Blows... Leads... And Blows!

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox drop the Jays series!  Bullpen blows game two, and nearly game three!  Devers and Martinez were no shows!   But Verdugo... continues to ha...

Totally Legit or Calling The Cops!

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another entertaining episode of Totally Legit or Calling the Cops as we cover a wide array of Red Sox topics and scenarios!Advertising Inq...

Little Ditty About Jarren Duran...

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox sweep their second series in a row!  Nick Pivetta continues to cruise!  Another seven inning outing!   Jarren Duran is helping the Red Sox...

Red Sox Trade Deadline Talk

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Terry, Charlie, and guest co-host Mark Rowlands each give their own trade target they hope the Red Sox will hone in on!  We discuss how each player w...

Surging Red Sox Sweep Tigers! Half game from 2nd Place!

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox are reeling in the Blue Jays in the standings ahead of our matchup next week!   Josh Winckowski and Michael Wacha continue to impress!  Jar...

Your Hot Takes! Our Reactions!

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, Job, and Terry answer hot takes submitted by our followers!  All of them ranged from Red Sox takes, to real life!  Advertising Inquiries: ...

Pivetta & Vazquez Seal Win Against Cardinals!

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox continue their winning streak on the performances of Michael Wacha and Nick Pivetta!  Trevor Story and Christian Vazquez come up huge!  Tann...

Status Check: Correa, Bogaerts, Swanson, Turner!

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We look ahead to the shortstop market next winter as four big players aim to get mega deals. Which one is the most coveted.   How big of a player wi...

Winckowski & Pivetta Shut Down Oakland!

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Winckowski has an impressive start against Oakland!   Can he force his way into a crowded Red Sox rotation with Paxton and Sale coming back?  ...

Totally Legit or Calling The Cops!

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, Job, and Terry tackle another episode of Totally Legit or Calling the Cops!  A bunch of interesting debates on this show!Advertising Inquiri...

Sox Win Mariners Series! Houck The New Closer?

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox beat the Mariners to end the west coast swing 8-2!   Devers and Martinez go OFF with four homers!  Is Tanner Houck the new Red Sox closer? ...

Red Sox Dominating The West Coast!

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Wacha and Nathan Eovaldi shut down the Angels offense!   Bullpen also has a great series behind Matt Strahm and Austin Davis!  Do the Red S...

Maddon & Girardi Firings! Our Reaction!

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the Maddon and Girardi firings!   Is this the end of Maddon's career?   Which teams might be interested in him next year!   Alex ...

Your Red Sox Hot Takes, Our Reactions!

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We reacted to hot takes submitted by our twitter followers!  There were some big time doozies this week!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Back to .500! Red Sox Sweep Oakland!

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox starting pitching completely shuts down the Oakland A's!   Sox sweep the series!  Devers and Story had some big moments at the plate! ...

Prospect Talk: Brayan Bello, Brandon Walter, Frank German!

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All about the pitching prospects in this episode!  Which ones will likely receive call ups, and what roles will they have on the 2022 Red Sox?!Advert...

Michael Wacha continues impressive run!

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox split with Reds!  Michael Wacha continues to roll!  Jackie Bradley goes off!  Tyler Danish has been SNEAKY good out of the bullpen!  And W...

Totally Legit Or Calling The Cops!

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another installment of Totally Legit or Calling the Cops!   We get into a slew of Red Sox scenarios in what is always an entertaining episode!Advert...

WTF: Orioles Own The Red Sox!?

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox fail to capitalize on the Orioles dropping the series! Bullpen has an epic meltdown!  Winckowski bombs in his MLB debut!  Is Rich Hill a DFA...

Four Straight Series Wins For Boston!!!!

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox offense explodes for 33 runs in the White Sox series!  Trevor Story continues his psychotic pace!   Devers and Verdugo stepped up!  Starti...

"JBJ Released by June?"

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another episode of Hot Take Tuesday!  We answered hot take submitted by our followers on social media!  Join us for another entertaining episode!Adv...

Trevor Launches Red Sox Over The Mariners!

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not a great series for Red Sox starting pitching, but the offense overcomes them on two Trevor Story grand slams!   Raffy Devers absolutely raked! ...

Early Season Surprises!

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can the Yankees sustain this torid pace to win the the AL East?  Are we buying it?   What about the Blue Jays?  Is it only a matter of time before...

Pivetta Shuts Down Cheating Astros!

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox pull a major upset over the red hot Astros!   Heart of the Red Sox lineup continues to mash!  Whitlock has a strong performance!  And Nick...

Totally Legit, or Calling the Cops?

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew, Terry, and guest host Mark Rowland do another episode of Totally Legit, or Calling the Cops!   Join us for what always ends up being a very ...

Pivetta & Hill Arrest The Texas Rangers!

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox finally win another series behind some solid starting pitching!   Devers and JD both explosive in the batters box!  Trevor Story woes conti...