Bastards of Boston Baseball (Red Sox)

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...

Xander Bogaerts Trade Rumors!

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Andrew, and Terry breakdown the Xander Bogaerts rumors as to what makes sense, and what doesn't make sense!   Are we okay with Chaim Bloo...

Trevor Story Has FINALLY Arrived!

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox had a chance to sweep Atlanta, but settle for a split!  Trevor Story finally has an explosive series!  Should Matt Strahm be the closer?  W...

"Cora gets fired by the All-Star break!"

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We respond to Red Sox hot takes submitted by our followers on twitter!  There were definitely some doozies this week!Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

Red Sox Season Over?

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is the Red Sox season over?  When will Trevor Story finally get into a groove and start to live up to his contract?  How long will Matt Barnes be al...

Jarren Duran: Call him up, or trade him?

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What will the Red Sox do with Jarren Duran?  What type of an impact can he make in the Boston lineup?  Is Casas ready to be called up?    Should t...

Red Sox Suckfest Continues!

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox drop another series in some of the worst ways imaginable!  Bullpen totally implodes in two games!  What should Whitlock's role be? JBJ h...

Dance Partners For A Xander Bogaerts Trade!

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another episode of Totally Legit or Calling the Cops!   One of the topics:  Who are some potential dance partners for a Xander Bogaerts trade this ...

Sox lose to Orioles! MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY!

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another tough episode after another tough series!  Will Kike Hernandez ever regain his top of the order status again?  Is the Red Sox current outfie...

Time to call up Triston Casas?

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Triston Casas debate!  Is it too early or too risky to call him up to be the savior at first base?  What are some other outside the box options?...

Red Sox Get Buried By Blue Jays!

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's getting late early, with a tough schedule ahead for May!  Red Sox lineup continues to not produce!  Alex Cora is resting players as the hol...

Your Hot Takes, Our Reactions!

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In another episode of Hot Take Tuesday we answer Red Sox related hot takes submitted by our listeners!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...

Red Sox Suck Again!

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox offense continued to sputter against the Rays!  We tackle the areas of concern, as well as their numbers league wide!   Is the bullpen star...

For 10+ Years: Devers or Vladdy Jr?

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which player would you want on your team for the next decade plus?  Which player would be more productive over the life of their next big contract? ...

Someone call Travis Shaw an Uber!!!

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox offense falls flat against the Blue Jays!  However, there were several bright spots on the pitching side of things!   And what to do at fir...

Totally Legit or Calling the Cops!

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, Job, and Terry tackle Red Sox/MLB scenarios in the twice monthly installment of Totally Legit or Calling the Cops!Advertising Inquiries: http...

Red Sox Grind Out Split vs. Twins!

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox are are treading water at 5-5 after an up and down series up and down series vs. the Twins!  We go through ALL of it in another entertain epi...

Deep Dives: Whitlock a starter or reliever?

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We get into a deep debate over whether or not Garrett Whitlock's stuff plays better as a starter or a long reliever in the bullpen!   We also di...

Kiké has AWOKEN! Sox win Tigers series!

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kike wakes up with a monster series!  Devers continues to come up clutch in big spots!   Starting pitching still stellar!  But the bullpen?  Oh b...

Your Hot Takes, Our Reactions!

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, Job, and Terry answer several hot takes submitted by our followers on social media in another entertaining episode of Hot Take Tuesday!Advert...

Red Sox Outgunned by Yankees!

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wasn't pretty folks!  Yankees bring a little bit more firepower to the win the first series!  We break down what went wrong with the lineup, and...

Devers lowballed by Red Sox?! We react!

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox and Devers had extenstion talks, but nothing materialized!  Why?  How serious were the talks?  Do they even really want to sign him?  What...

Red Sox Over's & Unders!

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, Job, and Terry discuss ten over or under scenario's concerning Red Sox players reaching certain benchmarks throughout the 2021 season!  ...

Our Full 2022 League Wide Predictions!

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All five hosts are on this episode to pick their division winners, wild card teams, MVP's, Cy Young's, and finally, our World Series Matchups!...

Red Sox Win Total For 2022: Our Picks

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We answer some roster related questions!  Is Travis Shaw really gonna be the back up first baseman?  What will the bench look like?  Cushman's ...

Red Sox Extension Candidates: Eovaldi, JD, Kiké, Vazquez

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We get into a bunch of Red Sox candidates that could potentially receive an extension before opening day!   Is Nathan Eovaldi worth the risk of exte...

Trevor Story Signs w/ Red Sox! Bloom Makes A Move!!!

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Full reaction to the Trevor Story signing!  What does it mean for Xander Bogaerts in the longterm future?  Are there any concerns as far as Trevor S...

Correa signs with Twins! Bogaerts implications?

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carlos Correa has stunningly signed with the Minnesota Twins!  What does that mean for Xander Bogaerts?  All kinds of conflicting reports on Trevor ...

Chris Sale Injured! Freeman news broke late in show (54:00)

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the Chris Sale injury!  What it means for the rotation!  And how frustrating his contract has been!   We got into some Freddy Freeman r...

Chaim Bloom Dodges Tough Questions In Press Conference!

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our reaction to Chaim Bloom's spring training opening press conference!  Why is there no urgency whatsoever to extend Rafael Devers?  What will ...

Red Sox Add Two Arms to the Bullpen!!!

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox have signed LHP Matt Strahm, and LHP Jake Diekman!  Alex Cora talks about what Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck's roles will be!   We ...

Carlos Rodon won't be pitching in Boston!

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carlos Rodon, Clayton Kershaw, and Andrelton Simmons have come off the board!  We get into some Red Sox implications.  And some Yankees talk with Ma...

Red Sox Targets: Corner Outfielder? Bullpen? Trade Vazquez? (Part 2)

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which area of the roster is the biggest area of need as we get back into a free agent frenzy?  Andrew and Job make their case for the corner outfield...

Baseball is FINALLY back! (Part 1)

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Union and Owners reached an agreement on Thursday!  We give our full reaction!  We discuss what the playoff format will look like, and more!Adve...

Charlie Smith: 20 Random Questions!!

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Smith is on the hot seat tonight for another episode of roast host!  Terry and Jason hit him with 10 questions each as we wait for the lockou...

Turmoil! MLB Cancels First Six Games of 2022!

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We get into the drama of the MLB CBA negotiations between the owners and the player's association!  Which side is the most to blame?  What will ...

Alex Cora vs. Terry Francona Debate

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a perfect world, who would you ultimately prefer be the Red Sox manager?  Terry and Luke have a spirted debate on which one is the better manager!...

David Ortiz is headed to Cooperstown!

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did we expect David Ortiz to get into the hall of fame on his first year?  Our full reaction!  We also discuss Bonds and Clemens!  Why Alex Rodrigu...

Our All-Time Red Sox World Series Team!

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick, Doug, Luke, and Joey from our YouTube team draft their all-time Red Sox World Series team!  Some interesting choices made by all four!  Whi...

Bastards Host Job Goddard - 20 Questions

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bastards Host Job Goddard is on the hot seat as Terry and Charlie grill him with 20 random questions!  Some baseball, some personal!  Check it out!A...

Jon Lester Retires! Our own HOF ballots!

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our reaction to Jon Lester retiring!  Does he meet the criteria for the Hall of Fame?  Will he wear a Red Sox or Cubs hat if elected?  Plus we give...

Red Sox Free Agent Talk! We're Back!

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, Andrew, and Terry kick off the first show of the year talking about which two free agents we each want the Red Sox to sign the most!  Spoile...

Chris Cotillo Interview!

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox Beat Writer Chris Cotillo joins the crew to discuss this crazy Red Sox off season, and what his expectations are before the start of the 2022 ...

Bastards Host Jason Kelly - 20 Random Questions!

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Terry and Charlie grill co-host Jason Kelly with a series of random questions as this MLB lockout continues!  Some were baseball questions, and some ...

Real Talk: Our Biggest Pet Peeves!!

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Three hosts, Charlie, Job, and Terry talk about their biggest pet peeves as we wait for the the MLB to get their collective bargaining agreement wrapp...

Bonus Episode: Renfroe traded to MIL for Jackie Bradley + Prospects

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Red Sox Sign James Paxton & Rich Hill!!

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We give our mixed reactions on the James Paxton and Rich Hill signings!  How big of a factor can both players be?  What roles will they have?   Is...

MLB Free Agent Fury! Wacha/Devers Rant!

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cushman flies solo, and recaps all of the major signings from Sunday and Monday!  Including the Max Scherzer deal with the Mets!   Also continues h...

TRASH SIGNING - MICHAEL WACHA

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All three Bastards Host's expressed mix emotions and a lot of frustration with the Michael Wacha signing?   Is he really going to "replace&#...

Ten Possible Red Sox Free Agent Targets! Our Debate!

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Four hosts from the crew debate a ten player list of potential Red Sox free agent signings this winter!  Pitchers are flying off the board this week!...

Red Sox interested in Javy Baez, Pass on Syndergaard

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We give our final thoughts on the Eduardo Rodriguez deal to Detroit!  Discuss what a Red Sox/Syndergaard deal would have looked like!   And Javy Ba...

Rodriguez REJECTS Boston's Qualifying Offer

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our full reaction to Eduardo Rodriguez rejecting the qualifying offer and becoming a full blown free agent!  Are the Red Sox undergunned?  Who are s...

J.D. Set For 2022 Return! Will E-ROD Accept Qualifying Offer?

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We give our reactions to JD Martinez opting in for the final year of his deal!  Eduardo Rodriguez receives the qualifying offer from the Red Sox?  W...

Revisiting Our 2021 MLB Predictions! Some Were Ugly!!!

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The entire Bastards of Boston crew convenes to revist their predictions for division winners, wild card berths, world series matchups, MVP's, and ...

Nine Red Sox Players Who May NOT Be Back!

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, Andrew, and Terry compiled a list of nine players who may not be back with the Red Sox in the 2022 season!  The crew also used some opportun...

Red Sox Post Mortem

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox are eliminated in six games from the ALCS.  We reflect on the series, as well as 2021 a whole.  And discuss what it will take in 2022 to win...

ALCS GM5: Was Framber Valdez Cheating?

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox drop two straight to the Astros, and now have their backs against the wall on the brink of possible elimination!  How will Alex Cora piece to...

ALCS GAME 3: Schwarber SLAMS the Astros!!!

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Schwarber adds to the grandslam streak to bury the Astros early in game three!  Eduardo Rodriguez tossed six innings of three run ball to preser...

ALCS: Red Sox Grandslam Series Into A Tie!!!

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox tie up the ALCS on back to back grandslams!   We give our reaction to games one and two!  Will Chris Sale start again?  What will the rota...

Red Sox/Astros ALCS Predictions!

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox make an improbable run into the ALCS against the Astros!   How do both rotations matchup?  Should Chris Sale be a starter or in the bullpen...

ALDS GM4: Red Sox Eliminate Rays! Advance to ALCS!

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox win game four in dramatic fashion with a Kike Hernadez sacrifice fly!  We reflect on Kike being the MVP for the series!  How clutch was E-Ro...

ALDS GM3: Vazquez & Pivetta Ascend To The Gods!!!!

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox win it in extra innings with a monster walk off home run by Christian  Vazquez!  Nick Pivetta pitched his butt off for all five of those ext...

ALDS GM2: Red Sox Come Back From The Dead!!!

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Sale got absolutely LIT UP as Tampa puts up a five spot!  But the offense came surging back!  Tanner Houck had a heroic performance out of the...

Red Sox Lose Game One: Our Reaction!!

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox get embarrassed by the Rays!  Rodriguez turns in a total dud!  The bats kept stranding base runners!  And Arozarena steals home!   We get...

Red Sox vs. Rays | ALDS | Our Predictions!!!

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We break down the first three pitching matchups of the series!  What aspects of them that concern us!  What needs to happen for the Red Sox to win? ...

Red Sox Eliminate The Yankees!! Advance to ALDS!!!

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox end the Yankees post season!  We give our thoughts on Nathan Eovaldi's impressive performance, and reflect back on his contract signing! ...

Our Wild Card Predictions!!!

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We react to a very stressful weekend at the Washington Nationals and the conclusion of the playoff race!  What do the Red Sox need to do to beat the ...

Red Sox Have Quit On Everyone!

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox lose an embarrasing series to Baltimore that should've been easy!  Offense was largely uninspired the whole series!   So we in this epi...

TOTALLY LEGIT OR CALLING THE COPS

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the final installment of Totally Legit or Calling the Cops for 2021, all three hosts cover five season ending scenarios!  Join us!Advertising Inqu...

Red Sox Second Half Choke Job Continues!

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox get swept versus the Yankees!  Starting pitching held up will in games two and three.  But the bullpen can't hold back an explosive Yank...

Yankees or Blue Jays: Better Matchup For The Red Sox?

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew, Job, and Terry debate which matchup gives the Red Sox the best chance to win the Wild Card, and give more of our ever evolving takes on who we...

Seven Straight Wins For The Red Sox!

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox take both games against the Mets!  Kyle Schwarber has a huge series!  Xander Bogaerts continues to rake!   And what about Jose Iglesias? ...

RED SOX HOT TAKE TUESDAY!

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, Jason, and Terry react to all of your hot takes that were submitted to us on social media!  Tons of Red Sox talk, and could the Milwaukee Br...

Renfroe & Dalbec Hammer Orioles! Sox Sweep Series!

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox get their easy predictable sweep vs. Baltimore!  Hunter Renfroe and Bobby Dalbec blasted Orioles pitching!   Kike Herandez has his timing b...

Xander or Raffy: You can only keep one... Who is it?

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looking ahead, how likely is Xander Bogaerts to opt out?  And how much sense would it make for the Red Sox to try and extend him?   Can he play his...

Schwarber Explodes On Mariners! Sox Win Series!

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox pull of a series win against the Mariners!  Kyle Schwarber came in clutch!  Bogaerts is swinging a good bat!  But the errors!   We get in...

TOTALLY LEGIT OR CALLING THE COPS

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Smith spearheads this week's topics on another entertaining episode of Totally Legit, or Calling The Cops!   Will Devers lead MLB in RBI...

Red Sox sputter against White Sox, Seabold unimpressive!

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox drop series to the White Sox!  Connor Seabold was less than stellar in his debut!  Renfroe and Schwarber scuffled all series!  Bogaerts cam...

Our Mock Red Sox Wild Card Lineups!

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dwan, Goddard, and Cushman give their wild card lineups, and starting pitchers for that elimination game!  Who starts, who sits?  Advertising Inqui...

Sox Lose Rays Series, But Hunter F'N Renfroe!?!?

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox lose an ugly first two games, but salvage a sweep on the heroics of Hunter Renfroe!  We also get into the Wild Card race which has new dynami...

Hot Take Tuesday: Mike Monaco over Dave O'Brien?

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our followers submitted their Hot Takes!  Kelly and Cushman both answered them in this very entertaining episode!!!Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

Houck has best start of 2021! Sox beat Indians!

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox take two out of three versus the Cleveland Indians!  Nathan Eovaldi and Tanner Houck both impressive!  Kyle Schwarber, Hunter Renfroe, and R...

State Of The Red Sox Playoff Race!

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We react to some of Chaim Bloom's comments this week from when he met with reporters!  And also get into where things stand with the Red Sox play...

Chris Sale Still Undefeated! Sox Rally For Split w/ Tampa!!!

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Red Sox manage to salvage a mircaculous series sweep during the covid apocalypse!  Chris Sale remains undefeated!  Eduardo Rodriguez absolutely clut...

Totally Legit or Calling the Cops!

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are the following scenarios totally legit, or are you calling the cops? Adam Ottavino will NOT be back with the Red Sox in 2002? Ellis Burks is an en...