Best Al Pitcher Podcasts (2025)

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The Jays look to take top spot in the AL East in the final game of the regular season, plus Jays pitcher Tommy Nance and we open up the mail bag 33:16

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Guest: Blue Jays pitcher Tommy Nance With 161 games done and the American League East still in question, we present a bonus episode of Deep Left Field. The final game of the regular season goes Sunday, and a Blue Jays home win over the Tampa Bay Rays gives them their first division title since 2015. So does a Yankees home loss against Baltimore. We…

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Presser: The Feel-Good Story Of Fill-In Game 162 Pitcher Jose De Leon 7:40

19m ago7:40

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With all the chaos going on during the final day of the regular season, one of the stories that stood out was that of Red Sox starter Jose De Leon. The 33-year-old pitcher, who had just seven big league starts prior to Sunday, was called off the beach in Puerto Rico to take the hill for the postseason-bound Red Sox. De Leon's performance highlighte…

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RED SOX POSTCAST: Sox Win Game #162 & Now It's off to the Postseason & The Bronx 21:05

20m ago21:05

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The Red Sox (89-73) concluded the 2025 MLB Regular Season with a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in front of a sellout crowd of 35,503 at Fenway Park Sunday afternoon. The Sox wrapped up by winning the final 3 series of the Regular Season. With Sunday's victory, the Sox finish the season 16 games over .500, matching the high-water mark for the …

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BIB on the Go: The Harsh Realities Of The Postseason, By Chris Bassitt 10:17

6h ago10:17

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Just because you make the postseason doesn't mean you will remember the season as a success. That's a reality Chris Bassitt wants to remind us. The Blue Jays starter returns to the podcast, sitting down with Bradfo to talk about the hard and sometimes cold reality that comes with living life as a postseason participant. He also explains exactly why…

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What It's Like To Be Introduced To The Postseason For The First Time, By Ryan Pepiot 15:14

12h ago15:14

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One of Baseball Isn't Boring's favorites Ryan Pepiot is back, this time punctuating his breakout 2025 season with a conversation with Bradfo. The Rays pitcher reflects on what life was like in Tampa Bay's makeshift home surroundings this season and how he feels about his season. But the true timely piece of the sitdown was Pepiot reflecting on what…

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Presser: Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch Talks Avoiding Collapse, Making Playoffs 7:39

1d ago7:39

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With the Tigers staring at one of the most potentially epic collapses in MLB history, having blown a 15 1/2-game division lead, their manager A.J. Hinch could celebrate actually making the playoffs after clinching a return to the postseason in Game 161. Bradfo caught up with Hinch as he spoke to reporters immediately after his team punched its tick…

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RED SOX POSTCAST: Sox Rest a Handful of Regulars; Drop 2-1 Decision to Tigers 21:03

16h ago21:03

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The Red Sox (88-73) dropped a 2-1 decision to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park. With the win, the Tigers clinch the season series vs. the Red Sox and secure a playoff berth in the American League Postseason. It's possible the Tigers could host the Red Sox in the Best 2 out of 3 Wild Card Round, which gets started on Tuesday. …

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BIB on the Radio: Fenway Chaos And Hangover Cures 47:32

1h ago47:32

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Bradfo is back with another edition of Baseball Isn't Boring on the radio, this time being joined by Sammy (Play Tessie) to reflect on the Red Sox's playoff-clinching win while also surfacing the best hangover cures for all those teams experiencing clubhouse celebrations. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww…

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Two Postseason Wild Cards: The Red Sox And Trey Yesavage 22:56

9m ago22:56

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When it comes to deciphering who will stand out in the postseason, we have been doing our best to identify the difference-makers. With the Red Sox clinching a postseason berth, they have us thinking there might be something there to make a World Series run. But in terms of players, one guy to watch is the pitcher Bradfo sat down with for the podcas…

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RED SOX POSTCAST: Sox Walk Off Tigers & are now October Bound 22:31

1d ago22:31

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The Red Sox (88-72) came-from-behind and walked off in the Bottom of the 9th Inning with a 4-3 win in the series opener against the Detroit Tigres Friday night at Fenway Park. Ceddanne Rafaela knocked in the winning run with an RBI Triple that scored Romy Gonzalez all the way from 1st Base with the winning run. With the win, the Sox clinch a Wild C…

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High-Stakes Season Finale with Buck Martinez 49:55

2d ago49:55

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Blue Jays TV analyst Buck Martinez (1:50) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to kick off the second hour. They look back on the Jays' 6-1 win over the Red Sox, Daulton Varsho's grand slam, what's made George Springer's production sustainable, and Louis Varland and Eric Lauer's statement to start the bullpen game. Then, Buck weighs in on Vladdy Jr.'s…

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BIB on the Radio: What Should We Make Of Toronto And Boston? 13:12

2d ago13:12

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Bradfo is back with the guys on Sportsnet in Toronto, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker, to set the stage for all the postseason theatre. The guys discuss what to make of two mercurial clubs that may be on a collision course: the Red Sox and Blue Jays. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po…

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Heading into the Final 3 with John Schneider 49:37

14h ago49:37

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show discussing the Blue Jays' big home win to end their series against the Boston Red Sox, Louis Varland's and Eric Lauer's strong outing in the finale, and Alek Manoah getting claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider stops by (28:25) for his weekly chat on Varland's sta…

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BIB on the Go: Rich Hill Won't Retire, But He'll Talk About Clayton Kershaw's Retirement 14:55

2d ago14:55

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Bradfo catches up with BIB Hall Of Famer Rich Hill to discuss ways he could eventually announce his retirement, if he plans on retiring soon, and reflects on his time as a teammate of the soon-to-be-retired Clayton Kershaw To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about yo…

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MLB SQUAD SHOW! THRILLER: Guardians and Tigers LOCKED in Epic Pennant Race | Playoff chase continues 33:05

2d ago33:05

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GUARDIANS SURGE, TIGERS COLLAPSE: MLB PLAYOFF RACE HEATS UP Cleveland Guardians stun Detroit Tigers with late-season comeback. Can they clinch a playoff spot in the final weekend? Jeff Carr and Justin Lada break down the Guardians' impressive turnaround, highlighting key players and strategic moves. The discussion covers the Tigers' epic collapse, …

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The Jays are in the home stretch looking to clinch the AL East, plus we speak to Demarlo Hale about the wild week that was and we open the mail bag 1:06:25

2d ago1:06:25

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Guest: Blue Jays Associate Manager DeMarlo Hale The Blue Jays are going into the season's final weekend having clinched a playoff spot but not knowing whether they'll be the first, second or fourth seed in the American League. The only thing that's assured is that they will open the playoffs at home, whether that's in the wild card round or with a …

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BIB on the Go: How Craig Breslow Got A World Series Ring Without Throwing A Pitch 5:15

2d ago5:15

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Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow could very well secure a World Series ring without throwing a pitch, thanks to his role in building the roster as the team's top decision-maker. But few know the story of when Breslow earned a WS ring as a player despite not throwing a single pitch or appearing in a game. It's the story you probably didn…

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PLAYOFF: Red Sox on the Brink of OCTOBER GLORY | Can They CLINCH Against Tigers? 31:32

2d ago31:32

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Red Sox playoff hopes hang in the balance. Can they clinch against Detroit? Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Boston's complex postseason scenarios, highlighting the crucial series against the Tigers. She analyzes Brayan Bello's recent performance, discussing his potential as a playoff starter and areas for improvement. The host previews the pi…

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Why A Mariners or Blue Jays World Series Run Would Be Great for The Hobby | Wax Packs & Warning Tracks #14 52:58

1h ago52:58

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The postseason is almost here! Cody & Bubba talk about which teams would benefit the hobby the most if they won and which star players need a big playoff moment to boost their card market on the latest episode of Wax Packs & Warning Tracks! Program note: Wax Packs & Warning Tracks will be on hiatus until December, Cody's got a baby to take care of!…

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The Postseason Has Rich Hill Fired Up 44:48

12h ago44:48

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There is nothing better than listening to Rich Hill when he gets going on the good, bad and misunderstood world of baseball. That's why it's the perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with Rich. The guys rant about the ABS review system and misperceptions regarding what actually works in the postseason. There is also some very, very interesting retire…

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RED SOX POSTCAST: Magic # Remains at 1 to Clinch Postseason Berth After Loss to Blue Jays 20:02

3d ago20:02

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The Red Sox (87-72) were held without a base runner over the first 6 Innings and ended up losing the series finale, 6-1, to the Toronto Blue Jays in front of a crowd of 42,129 at Rogers Centre in Toronto Thursday night. The Sox went 4-2 on their final regular season road trip of the 2025 season. It's the 9th time this season where the Red Sox had a…

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Offence Absent, AL East Title Slipping Away 49:53

3d ago49:53

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look in on John Schneider's pre-game availability ahead of the Blue Jays' series finale against the Boston Red Sox. To help tee up the game, Jays radio voice Ben Shulman (7:03) weighs in on the decision to start Louis Varland in the pivotal matchup, how the team is dealing with the pressure of a division race and Anthony…

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Concern Level Assessment + Berríos Sent to the IL 49:34

3d ago49:34

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker weigh the magnitude of the Blue Jays' series finale against the Boston Red Sox after dropping two straight, including being shut out, with Louis Varland getting the nod to start their bullpen day. Then, they go through Max Scherzer's final regular-season start and react to the news of José Berríos being sent to the IL fo…

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BIB on the Radio: The AL Cy Young Race Is Down To Skubal And...Crochet?!?! 13:43

3d ago13:43

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Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the AL Cy Young Race, the Red Sox potential clinching their playoff spot, Lucas Giolito's upcoming bonus contract clause, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor…

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BIB on the Go: How To Thrive In The Postseason, By George Springer 7:26

28m ago7:26

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When it comes to figuring out just how different playing in the postseason is, there are few active players better equipped to offer advice on the matter than George Springer. Bradfo catches up with the Blue Jays outfielder to discuss exactly how different the dynamic is, with Springer having experienced 67 games in the playoffs. It's a good primer…

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ALERT: Masataka Yoshida ERUPTS as Boston Red Sox's Hottest Hitter | Can He CARRY Team Through OCTOBER? 31:28

3d ago31:28

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Red Sox on fire! Yoshida's bat ignites playoff push as Crochet dominates Blue Jays. Can Boston clinch today? Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Masataka Yoshida's scorching hot streak and Garrett Crochet's Cy Young-worthy performance. She analyzes Boston's magic number, potential clinching scenarios, and preferred Wild Card matchups. Key to…

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Lessons For A Postseason Run, By Mike Cameron 37:47

4d ago37:47

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If you want to get words of wisdom when it comes to navigating your way through an MLB season, Mike Cameron is the guy to turn to. The veteran outfielder, who played 17 years in the big leagues and now helps advise the red-hot Seattle Mariners, joins Bradfo to reflect on lessons and learned and experiences that should be relished by anyone coming i…

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RED SOX POSTCAST: Crochet Dominates over 8 Scoreless; Red Sox Clinch Series Win vs. Jays 21:01

3d ago21:01

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The Red Sox (87-71) improved to 4-1 on their current 6-game Road Trip with a 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday night at Rogers Centre in Toronto. With Wednesday's win, the Red Sox are a season-high 16 games over .500 for the 3rd time this season. The Sox have won the first 2 games of the series and will go for the series sweep Thursday n…

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AL East Crunch + ABS Specifics with Jeff Passan 49:45

4d ago49:45

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays signing Korean pitching prospect Seojun Moon and some rotation updates before listening in on John Schneider's game-day availability. ESPN MLB analyst Doug Glanville (9:46) stops by to share his thoughts on the Jays' season, George Springer's buy-in, the Yankees' October outlook and whether the Det…

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A Big Bat Returns & Scherzer's Final Regular Season Start 49:48

4d ago49:48

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show touching on the controversial calls from the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Boston Red Sox, Alek Manoah being DFA'd, Anthony Santander batting fifth in the order in his return to the lineup and Vladdy's struggles in the final games of the year. Then, VSiN By The Books co-host and former MLB pitcher …

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BIB on the Go: David Popkins On How The Blue Jays Became Elite At Not Swinging And Missing 6:40

4d ago6:40

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Bradfo catches up with Jays hitting coach David Popkins to get the inside story of how his team manages to do something that is ultra-important in the playoffs, not swing and miss along with whether or not he'll get a BIB tattoo if the Blue Jays win the World Series To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.auda…

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BIB on the Go: What Should We Make Of This Historic ABS Decision? Carlos Narvaez Explains 8:56

4d ago8:56

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Right smack dab in the middle of the final regular season week's chaos, Major League Baseball dropped the news that it would be using the ABS ball-and-strike system for 2026. What does this mean? Well, Bradfo talked to a catcher (Carlos Narvaez) and manager (John Schneider) to get the what's what when it comes to the historic move by MLB. To learn …

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What Does Playoff Baseball Really Feel Like? 26:58

7h ago26:58

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We are smack dab in the tournament to get into the tournament. But how is the feeling different now than when the actual postseason begins? Bradfo turned to Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman to give the what's what when it comes to all the feels when you actually play in October. The guys also break down the science of a good champagne celebration. Bra…

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URGENT: Why Lucas Giolito Can MAKE OR BREAK the Boston Red Sox Postseason 34:03

4d ago34:03

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Red Sox stun Blue Jays 4-1, inching closer to playoff berth. Can Boston secure their spot with tough matchups ahead? Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the crucial win and analyzes Lucas Giolito's performance as a potential playoff starter. She previews upcoming pitching matchups, including Garrett Crochet's strategic start adjustment. MLB …

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The Best Retrofractor Since Babe Ruth? 2025 Bowman Chrome Baseball Preview | The Breakdown #10 42:01

2h ago42:01

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2025 Bowman Chrome is here! And the Mojobreak crew breaks down the biggest players to chase and the best teams to get in breaks on this week's episode of The Breakdown! Dan, Doug & Cody talk about a loaded checklist for a couple of NorCal teams, another loaded GPK checklist and the guys party like it's 1909 and talk about the Shoeless Joe Jackson r…

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RED SOX POSTCAST: Lowe, Narvaez & Bullpen Propel Sox North of the Border 21:45

4d ago21:45

21:45

The Red Sox (85-71) took the series opener over the Toronto Blue Jays with a 4-1 victory at Rogers Centre Tuesday night in Toronto. The Sox are 3-1 on their final road trip of the season which has 2 games remaining in Toronto. Justin Wilson, Garrett Whitlock, Justin Slaten and Aroldis Chapman combined to retire 13 hitters of the game. Chapman worke…

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ABS Incoming + Blue Jays Prospect Gage Stanifer in Studio! 49:45

5d ago49:45

49:45

MLB Network insider Jon Morosi joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker (0:32) to kick off the second hour, and they react to MLB's announcement that it will be implementing the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) for the 2026 season. Then, they discuss the Jays' outlook down the stretch, the Guardians' miraculous playoff push, the Mets' late-sea…

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Chasing an AL East Title at Rogers Centre 49:51

12h ago49:51

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show discussing Anthony Santander's injury status, the ideal spot for him in the batting order once he returns, Addison Barger cleaning up, and the magnitude of the Blue Jays' final series against the Boston Red Sox. Then, NESN Red Sox's studio host Tom Caron (19:26) jumps on to discuss Boston's path to the post…

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BIB on the Go: Sean Newcomb on Bounce Back Season With The A's & ABS Challenge System 10:14

14h ago10:14

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Bradfo catches up with A's Reliever Sean Newcomb to discuss his bounce back season for the A's and thoughts on ABS Challenge System To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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BIB on the Go: Getting You Ready For The Pitching Matchup Of the Season - Gavin Williams Vs. Tarik Skubal 16:11

5d ago16:11

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It's not hyperbole to suggest that the matchup between Detroit's Tarik Skubal and Gavin Williams of Cleveland is the most noteworthy of the season. It's why Bradfo wanted to bring you a couple of conversations he had with each pitcher, helping you get ready for the showdown that all eyes in the baseball world will be watching. To learn more about l…

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DESPERATION: Boston Red Sox Postseason Dreams on Life Support | Will PITCHING Heroics Clinch It? 33:21

6d ago33:21

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Red Sox playoff hopes hang in the balance. Can Boston clinch a wild card spot in the final week? Host Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down the crucial factors for the Boston Red Sox's postseason push. Starting pitching emerges as the key to success, with Garrett Crochet, Lucas Giolito, and Brayan Bello under the spotlight. Alex Bregman's performan…

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The Craziest New Release Week EVER?!? | The Hype #404 42:58

1d ago42:58

42:58

The final licensed Flawless NBA, Bowman Chrome, Topps Chrome Disney AND Pokemon?!? This week is shaping up to be one of the biggest in a long time for collectors and the guys talk about a packed week of new releases on the latest episode of The Hype! Watch this episode on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel! Check out box breaks, interviews and mor…

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The Eye Test: Covering The Worst Team In Baseball With Thomas Harding 41:26

6d ago41:26

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The Rockies have had a brutal season, so much so that multiple times we have crowned the face of their franchise to be none other than their beat reporter for MLB.com, Thomas Harding. Julian McWilliams sits down with Mr. Harding for the latest episode of The Eye Test. The guys talk about covering the god awful 2025 Rockies, his favorite stories fro…

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Details Down the Stretch with Caleb Joseph & Kevin Kiermaier 49:46

6d ago49:46

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Jeff Blair welcomes Kevin Barker back from his Virginia Tech Hall of Fame ceremony before they are joined by Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph (6:30) to discuss the Jays' biggest unknowns with just six games left in the regular season. They get into the potential postseason rotation, how the Jays would use Anthony Santander once —or if— he returns, …

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En Route to October + Postseason Pitching with Adam Wainwright 49:47

6d ago49:47

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Jeff Blair and the returning Kevin Barker begin the show recapping the Blue Jays clinching a postseason berth after their win in the series finale against the Kansas City Royals, Trey Yesavage's second start and Max Scherzer's outing over the weekend, their roles in October and Bo Bichette's comments on Ernie Clement and Myles Straw's clubhouse lea…

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BIB on the Go: The Life Of A 2025 2nd-Round Pick, By Henry Godbout 13:05

6d ago13:05

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The first go-round of professional baseball can be dizzying for draft picks, which is why Bradfo wanted to catch up with a player who has lived that life for the last couple of months. The conversation is with Red Sox second-round pick Henry Godbout, an infielder out of Virginia who tore up Single-A in his first 14 games before heading into his fir…

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Playoff clinching Blue Jays roundtable 1:06:01

1d ago1:06:01

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Guests: Children Ruin Everything star Aaron Abrams, Clare Blackwood of The Beaverton and Second City After finishing in last place just a year ago, the Blue Jays clinched a post-season berth with their 8-5 win over the Kansas City Royals Sunday, becoming the first American League team to do so. In honour of the return of playoff baseball to Toronto…