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Locked On Red Sox - Daily Podcast On The Boston Red Sox

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Locked On Red Sox podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball. Hosted by former ESPN Digital Video Associate Gabby Hurlbut, the Locked On Red Sox podcast provides your daily Red Sox fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Red Sox franchise. Locked On Red Sox takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Red Sox locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Red Sox podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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What Are The Red Sox Doing?

December 19, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Red Sox have made many head-scratching decisions throughout this offseason so far and have left fans frustrated about the current state of the roster heading into the 2023 season. With many holes still left in the roster, NESN's Lauren Willand and Jake Ignaszewski air out their frustrations about the current state of the Red Sox and look into many concerns that fans have expressed recently. Then they give their thoughts on the trade with the Royals that led to Eric Hosmer being designated an...

Was Marcelo Mayer Reason For Red Sox Not Re-Signing Xander Bogaerts? Boston Introduces Masataka Yoshida

December 16, 2022 19:31 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MB

The Boston Red Sox continued their trend of "what are they doing?!" this week as the abysmal month of December continued. The Red Sox introduced Masataka Yoshida during a press conference at Fenway Park on Thursday that again was overshadowed by negativity. To make room for Yoshida, the Red Sox DFA'd Jeter Downs -- who was a key piece in the Mookie Betts trade in 2020. Chaim Bloom also revealed Yoshida likely will lead off, but Yoshida said he is not confident in his abilities to do so. N...

Kenley Jansen Introduced By Red Sox; What Does The Future Hold For Rafael Devers?

December 15, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Kenley Jansen officially was introduced as a member of the Boston Red Sox, but his press conference was overshadowed by Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers. NESN's Lauren Willand looks into Jansen's presser, pulls some of her favorite quotes (including his 4-year-old stealing the show!) before diving into Chaim Bloom and Sam Kennedy's comments, deflections and answers that probably won't give Red Sox fans much hope. Dansby Swanson? The Red Sox reportedly are interested (shocker!) and Bloom r...

The Boston Globe's Julian McWilliams Joins Locked On Red Sox!

December 13, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

The Boston Globe's Julian McWilliams saw Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom in the airport just hours after Xander Bogaerts signed with the San Diego Padres. Jake Ignaszewski sits down with Julian to discuss his conversation with Bloom and broke down how it all came about during a tough time for everyone in Red Sox Nation. So, who will fill the void left behind by Bogaerts in the Red Sox middle infield? Julian shares his thoughts on that, as well as the possibility of Alex Ve...

Is This Why The Red Sox Lost Xander Bogaerts? Rafael Devers Extension Talks

December 12, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

With all the questions surrounding the Red Sox after Xander Bogaert's departure, MassLive Red Sox beat reporter Chris Cotillo joins Jake Ignaszewski to answer some of those questions. Cotillo had a lengthy conversation with Chaim Bloom a few days after Bogaerts signed elsewhere and shares the biggest takeaways he gathered from that interview. Cotillo then gives his thoughts on Bogaerts signing with the Padres and explains how he thinks the Red Sox will proceed with the infield situation. Th...

Crossover With Locked On Padres: Lots Of Xander Bogaerts Talk

December 09, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

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Xander Bogaerts Departs Red Sox For Padres

December 08, 2022 17:08 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Xander Bogaerts’ time in Boston is over. The Boston Red Sox, once again, let a homegrown star slip away after Bogaerts agreed to an 11-year deal worth $280 million with the San Diego Padres. NESN’s Lauren Willand and Jake Ignaszewski react to the news that broke just after midnight, what this means for Rafael Devers, how the Red Sox will replace Bogaerts and just express disappointment in the ownership and front office. They talk about the reaction it set off among Red Sox fans and how th...

Red Sox Reportedly Agree To Two-Year Deal With Kenley Jansen

December 07, 2022 23:55 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

The Boston Red Sox have their closer! A busy Wednesday in MLB free agency resulted in the Red Sox reportedly agreeing to a deal with Kenley Jansen that is for two years and $32 million. NESN's Lauren Willand looks into the deal and goes over why this is a good signing for the Red Sox -- who haven't had a closer in what feels like forever -- and how it will benefit the other relief pitchers. Lauren also provides the latest on where things stand with Xander Bogaerts and the Red Sox -- and it...

2022 Winter Meetings: Where Things Stand With Red Sox, Xander Bogaerts; Yankees Beat Out Rival

December 06, 2022 20:50 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

It wouldn't be a Boston Red Sox offseason if they weren't beat out by a team for a free agent they wanted. NESN's Lauren Willand discusses Tommy Kahnle going to the Yankees despite the Red Sox having a two-year offer on the table for the relief pitcher. While he would have made the bullpen better, there is an injury risk BUT, it's the same old song and dance with the Red Sox being interested and getting beat out. Lauren also catches us up on the 2022 winter meetings and where things stand ...

Red Sox Reportedly Sign Chris Martin To Two-Year Deal

December 05, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

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Red Sox Pitching Prospect AJ Politi Talks Combined No-Hitter, Success In 2022 & More

December 02, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Red Sox pitching prospect AJ Politi was one of the most effective pitchers out of the bullpen in the Red Sox farm system this past season. Politi split time pitching in Worcester and Portland and also had the opportunity to be apart of Worcester's first-ever combined no-hitter. AJ Politi joined Jake Ignaszewski to talk about his success during the 2022 season and if he achieved the goals he set going into the season. Politi also takes you through his experience during the combined no-hitter...

Xander Bogaerts Rumors Swirl; Jose Abreu Wanted To Come To Red Sox

December 01, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Wednesday featured a slew of rumors regarding Xander Bogaerts, including that he severed ties with the Boston Red Sox. NESN's Lauren Willand breaks down all the rumors that came from Wednesday from Bogaerts reportedly cutting ties with Boston to his agent, Scott Boras, debunking those to The Boston Globe, noting the All-Star shortstop has not shut the door on any team. Could this just be a negotiation tactic? Later Lauren rants about why Sam Kennedy's comments about not saying whether the ...

Red Sox Trade Ideas For Bryan Reynolds, Sean Murphy & More w/ Locked On MLB Prospects Host Lindsay Crosby

November 30, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Throughout this offseason, the Red Sox have been linked to many of the top trade candidates on the market, but the real question is what would the Sox need to give up in order to complete a trade for a player like Bryan Reynolds or Sean Murphy? Locked On MLB Prospects host Lindsay Crosby joins Jake Ignaszewski to discuss potential trade packages for position players such as Bryan Reynolds and Sean Murphy as well as for pitchers Shane Bieber and Brandon Woodruff. Lindsay also goes into his th...

Red Sox Trade Ideas For Bryan Reynolds, Sean Murphy & More w/ Locked On MLB Prospects Host Lindsay Crosby

November 30, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes

Throughout this offseason, the Red Sox have been linked to many of the top trade candidates on the market, but the real question is what would the Sox need to give up in order to complete a trade for a player like Bryan Reynolds or Sean Murphy? Locked On MLB Prospects host Lindsay Crosby joins Jake Ignaszewski to discuss potential trade packages for position players such as Bryan Reynolds and Sean Murphy as well as for pitchers Shane Bieber and Brandon Woodruff. Lindsay also goes into his tho...

Should Red Sox Re-Sign Nathan Eovaldi, Matt Strahm?

November 29, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

The Boston Red Sox desperately need help when it comes to pitching. Should they look into bringing back Nathan Eovaldi and/or Matt Strahm? NESN's Lauren Willand and Massachusetts Pirates team insider Jake Ignaszewski look into the pros and cons of re-signing the pitchers. They go over their recent stats, what they've brought to the Red Sox and why it would (or wouldn't) make sense. Lauren and Jake also read answers from Twitter after they were asked that same question about Eovaldi and Stra...

Red Sox Pitchers Kutter Crawford & Josh Winckowski 2022 Player Reviews

November 28, 2022 16:05 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Red Sox pitchers Kutter Crawford and Josh Winckowski had very similar seasons in 2022. Both pitchers weren't ready for the big leagues and struggled when put in the starting rotation due to injuries. Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Campbell talk about Thanksgivings and even a little bit about the Patriots. They then look into both players' seasons and explain why they may have struggled because of the roles they were put in. Since both pitchers' roles a...

Red Sox Make Some Moves This Week; Meet The Newest Members Of The Team

November 25, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

The Boston Red Sox made a few depth moves this week, but it probably won't excite fans too much. NESN's Lauren Willand takes a look at Joley Rodriguez, Hoy Park and Narcisco Crook, who the Red Sox all acquired either by way of free agency or trade this week. Lauren looks at how Rodriguez has a lot of potential upside and why his numbers don't tell the entire story. Lauren also does a brief mental health minute to express her thanks for all of you! Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakei...

The Athletic's Chad Jennings Talks Xander Bogaerts, Ryan Brasier, José Abreu & More!

November 23, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

The offseason rolls on and The Athletic’s Chad Jennings joins Jake and Lauren to talk all things Boston Red Sox. Chad, who covers the Red Sox for The Athletic, discusses Xander Bogaerts and when he believes a deal will come for the shortstop and why Bogaerts just fits so well with the Red Sox. The three also dive into the closer role and how Chad believes the Red Sox will use their pitchers. Later, Chad discusses why he thinks the Red Sox will not give up on Ryan Brasier and why it’s a low...

Red Sox Interested In Corey Kluber & Kodai Senga, Whitlock Update & Ex-Red Sox Eligible For Hall Of Fame

November 22, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Red Sox continue to show interest in the pitching market left and right but have made any moves yet. The team has expressed interest in Corey Kluber for the third offseason in a row and the highly touted Japanese pitching star Kodai Senga. Garrett Whitlock has become rehabbing from his season-ending hip surgery and shares updates on his recovery. The Hall of Fame announced the 2023 ballot and four former Red Sox players are given their first year of eligibility. Massachusetts Pirates Team I...

Ryan Brasier Tendered Contract By Red Sox; Who Did Not Get Tendered?

November 21, 2022 16:09 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

The MLB non-tender deadline has come and gone and Ryan Brasier remains a member of the Boston Red Sox. NESN's Lauren Willand goes into the Red Sox not issuing contracts to Franchy Cordero (who came over in the Andrew Benintendi trade) and Yu Chang (who did not impress in his short time in Boston), while wondering why Ryan Brasier indeed was tendered a contract for the 2023 season. Lauren also looks into a report from The Boston Globe about the Red Sox not even being interested in names lik...

2022 Boston Red Sox Player Reviews: Christian Arroyo And Trevor Story

November 18, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Both Christian Arroyo and Trevor Story had different 2022 seasons with the Boston Red Sox. Massachusetts Pirates team insider Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand look at the seasons Arroyo and Story had and what makes them optimistic for 2023 when it comes to both of them. They look at their numbers, injuries and other circumstances that kept Story and Arroyo off the field, but also dive into what made them a bright spot for the Red Sox at times. Lauren and Jake end this episode of ...

Red Sox 40-Man Roster Addition Brandon Walter Joins Locked On Red Sox

November 17, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Brandon Walter was selected to the Boston Red Sox 40-man roster and celebrated by joining Locked On Red Sox! Brandon joins NESN's Lauren Willand and Massachusetts Pirates team insider Jake Iganszewski to discuss all things from his injury to his favorite offseason activities. Brandon also talks about how he felt upon learning he made the 40-man roster, thus protecting him from the Rule 5 Draft that will take place Dec. 7 in San Diego. Lauren and Jake get to know Brandon a bit more off the ...

Nathan Eovaldi, Xander Bogaerts Reject Red Sox Qualifying Offers; Boston adds 5 to 40-Man Roster

November 16, 2022 21:59 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

The Boston Red Sox offseason is underway! Nathan Eovaldi and Xander Bogaerts each received a qualifying offer (one-year, $19.65 million deal) from the Red Sox, which were rejected by both the pitcher and the shortstop, respectively. So, now what? NESN's Lauren Willand looks into reports of the Red Sox and Eovaldi trying to work out a multi-year deal, while providing the latest on Bogaerts. Later, Lauren also looks at who the Red Sox added to the 40-man roster and who they DFA'd (and why s...

Alex Binelas, Red Sox Prospect Infielder Talks Reaction To Trade, First Season w/ Red Sox & Much More

November 16, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Red Sox prospect infielder Alex Binelas was traded to the Red Sox in the deal that sent Hunter Renfroe to the Brewers a few minutes before the league went into its lockout during this past offseason. Binelas split this season with the Greenville Drive and the Portland Sea Dogs and got his first taste of playing in the Red Sox farm system. Binelas joined Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski to discuss how he's been enjoying his offseason thus far and what his experience was li...

Red Sox Are Interest Kings! Bryan Reynolds/Sean Murphy Trade Rumors, Chris Bassitt & More

November 15, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Red Sox are once again the "interest kings" of the offseason as they've expressed interest in players on the trade and free agent market left and right. The team has also begun offering players from last year that are now free-agents deals for 2023. Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski begins by discusses the into the importance of making sure you are double-checking the information that you are sharing on Twitter is accurate. Iggy then explains why fans need to understand the...

Red Sox Offseason Heating Up! Paxton Option Update, Whitlock to Rotation & More

November 11, 2022 14:55 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

The offseason is heating as the Red Sox have done a lot over these past few days to prepare for the 2023 season. Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski breaks down everything that you need to know touching on multiple different subjects. Iggy starts off by sharing the players the team extended qualifying offers to and gives his thoughts on if he believes the players will pick them up or test free agency. Iggy then looks into the James Paxton news and it means for the Red Sox tha...

Red Sox Catching Prospect Kole Cottam Talks Playing in Worcester & Portland, Catching Brayan Mata & More

November 10, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB

Kole Cottam is one of the top catching prospects in the Red Sox farm system and opened many eyes this past season with his impressive performance in Portland which led to his call-up to Worcester mid-season. Kole joined Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski to reflect on this past season and some of the biggest lessons he learned. Kole talked about his experience at the beginning of the season with Portland and his experiences playing with players like Ceddanne Rafaela and Chri...

Red Sox Second Base Plan B Options, Eric Hosmer Opts In & Paxton Option Decision

November 09, 2022 15:32 - 30 minutes

The dominoes continue to fall in the first week of the offseason for the Red Sox as the team and players begin making decisions on their options for the 2023 season. Eric Hosmer gives the Red Sox more clarity of his future as he opts into his 3 year, $39 million deal. Pitcher James Paxton also had his club option declined but has the ability to pick up a $4 million player option to stay with the team. Since the future of Xander Bogaerts is up in the air, Mark Feinsand reported that the Red So...

Red Sox Second Base Plan B Options, Eric Hosmer Opts In & Paxton Option Decision

November 09, 2022 15:32 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

The dominoes continue to fall in the first week of the offseason for the Red Sox as the team and players begin making decisions on their options for the 2023 season. Eric Hosmer gives the Red Sox more clarity of his future as he opts into his 3 year, $39 million deal. Pitcher James Paxton also had his club option declined but has the ability to pick up a $4 million player option to stay with the team. Since the future of Xander Bogaerts is up in the air, Mark Feinsand reported that the Red S...

Xander Bogaerts Opts Out Of Red Sox Contract; What's Next?

November 08, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Xander Bogaerts officially is a free agent. The Boston Red Sox shortstop opted out of the final three years of his deal Monday and will test the free agent market. NESN's Lauren Willand breaks down what comes next for Bogaerts, what a potential contract could look like and takes a peak at other shortstops who also are free agents. Lauren also dives into how their could be a lot of shuffling for the Red Sox should Bogaerts decide to leave. Later, Lauren also discusses Tommy Pham future afte...

Carolina Martinez, Wife Of Pedro Martinez, Talks Pedro Martinez Foundation Gala

November 07, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

The sixth annual Pedro Martinez Foundation Gala is this Friday in Boston! Carolina Martinez, president of the foundation (@PMFKids) and wife of 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series champion Pedro Martinez, joins Locked On Red Sox! Carolina discusses how the foundation got started, its importance and how it helps children and families in the Dominican Republic and the United States. Carolina also provides information about the Pedro Martinez Foundation Gala -- which will take place Nov. 11 -- a...

Red Sox Qualifying Offers: Who's Eligible?

November 04, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes

There are a few members of the Boston Red Sox who are eligible for qualifying offers...will they get one? NESN's Lauren Willand dives into what a qualifying offer is and who on the Red Sox could be offered one. Lauren goes into why some players should (or should not) be extended one and why it would be wise for some to accept it if they are indeed tendered one. Players include J.D. Martinez, Nathan Eovaldi, Michael Wacha and (potentially) Xander Bogaerts should he opt out of his contract. Fol...

Red Sox Qualifying Offers: Who's Eligible?

November 04, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

There are a few members of the Boston Red Sox who are eligible for qualifying offers...will they get one? NESN's Lauren Willand dives into what a qualifying offer is and who on the Red Sox could be offered one. Lauren goes into why some players should (or should not) be extended one and why it would be wise for some to accept it if they are indeed tendered one. Players include J.D. Martinez, Nathan Eovaldi, Michael Wacha and (potentially) Xander Bogaerts should he opt out of his contract. ...

Chris Sale Will Opt In To Remaining Two Years Of Red Sox Contract; Gold Glove Winners

November 02, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Chris Sale is here to stay. Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom told The Boston Globe's Alex Speier that Sale will opt in to his final two years of his extension. NESN's Lauren Willand dives into Sale's numbers, injuries and why this shouldn't come as a surprise given Sale's lack of presence on the mound due to injuries. Lauren also looks at the American League Gold Glove winners and ends the show with the mental health minute! Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & ...

Red Sox 2022 Player Reviews: Kiké Hernandez and Bobby Dalbec

November 01, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

As the Red Sox offseason continues, we continue with the 2022 player reviews and look into the seasons of Kiké Hernandez and Bobby Dalbec. Both players struggled this past season compared to their impressive 2021 finishes and didn't meet the expectations placed on them at the beginning of the season. Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand break down how Bobby Dalbec and Kiké Hernandez performed this season and look into the numbers to see where they st...

Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts Named Finalists For AL Silver Slugger Award

October 28, 2022 20:13 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MB

The Boston Red Sox had a down 2022 season in every sense of the word, but some players are getting recognized for their contributions. NESN's Lauren Willand breaks down Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers being named finalists for the American League Silver Slugger Award. Lauren looks at both their numbers and explains why she thinks Devers and Bogaerts do (or do not) have a chance to win. Happy two-episode Friday! Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrren Support us ...

Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts Named Finalists For AL Silver Slugger Award

October 28, 2022 20:13 - 12 minutes

The Boston Red Sox had a down 2022 season in every sense of the word, but some players are getting recognized for their contributions. NESN's Lauren Willand breaks down Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers being named finalists for the American League Silver Slugger Award. Lauren looks at both their numbers and explains why she thinks Devers and Bogaerts do (or do not) have a chance to win. Happy two-episode Friday! Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrren Support us by su...

Red Sox Pitchers Garrett Whitlock & Tanner Houck 2022 Player Reviews

October 28, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck both had a lot of expectations on them going into the 2022 season. Both pitchers met some of those expectations but ended the season with getting surgery and both won't be back until 2023 Spring Training. Going into next season, it still hasn't been set in stone how both players will be used as well. Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski reviews Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck's 2022 seasons and gives his thoughts on both players' performanc...

Thaddeus Ward, Red Sox Pitching Prospect Talks Arizona Fall League, Coming Back From Tommy John & More

October 27, 2022 16:21 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Thaddeus Ward is a Red Sox pitching prospect and is currently the No. 15 top prospect for Boston on MLB.com. War joined Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand to talk about his time so far in the Arizona Fall League and reflect on his 2022 season. Ward explains his process of recovering from Tommy John surgery and how he felt during this past season. Ward then goes into what he's learned from the last two years (COVID and Tommy John) and how he works on...

Reflecting On 2022 Red Sox Season Predictions; MLB Postseason Thoughts

October 25, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Some things just don't age well, like Jake and Lauren's 2022 Red Sox season predictions. NESN's Lauren Willand and Massachusetts Pirates team insider and Worcester Red Sox production assistant Jake Ignazsewski reflect on who they believed would be the Boston Red Sox's breakout players, and who some listeners believed would be, and just how wrong everyone ended up being. Lauren and Jake also touch on what the World Series will look like between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros, ...

Aaron Boone Tries To Use 2004 Red Sox ALCS As Motivation Vs. Astros; Xander Bogaerts AL Gold Glove Finalist

October 24, 2022 18:33 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

The New York Yankees could not pull a 2004 Boston Red Sox and ended up getting swept by the Houston Astros in the ALCS. NESN's Lauren Willand takes a look at how the Yankees tried to use the 2004 ALCS when the Red Sox rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat New York and ultimately end the 86-year World Series victory drought. Lauren also looks at Pedro Martinez's funny comments about "Who's Your Daddy?" and relives when that happened in 2004 and why the ALCS wasn't so bad if you were a Red Sox f...

Joey Copponi, Former Co-Host of the Official Red Sox Podcast "Inside the Monster" Joins the Show!

October 21, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB

There were a lot of great people who covered the Red Sox throughout this past season and one of them was Joey Copponi, who formerly co-hosted the official Red Sox podcast called Inside the Monster with Steve Perrault. Joey joins Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski to talk about his journey to becoming the co-host of Inside the Monster and explains the first time he met Steve. Joey then shares his favorite experiences of his first season covering the team and what his best pla...

Tim "TQ" Quitadamo, Director of Production for Worcester Red Sox Joins the Show!

October 20, 2022 15:31 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Tim "TQ" Quitadamo, Director of Production for WooSox joins NESN's Lauren Willand and Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski to speak about his journey to the Worcester Red Sox and what goes into his job as the Director of Production. Since Tim wears a lot of different hats, he goes into how he keeps a work/life balance and explains the importance of giving yourself time to relax in order to avoid burnout. TQ then dives into the biggest lessons that he's learned from working in ...

Locked On Red Sox Hands Out 2022 Boston Red Sox Season Awards

October 19, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

The 2022 Boston Red Sox roster is not bringing home any hardware in terms of MVP and Cy Young, but Locked on Red Sox handed out their end-of-season awards! NESN's Lauren Willand and Massachusetts Pirates team insider Jake Ignazsewski asked the listeners for their ballot of MVP, Cy Young, Most Improved Player, Best Defender and Rookie of the Year. The duo also give their picks and elaborate on their choices throughout the episode. Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrr...

Rob Bradford From WEEI & Bradfo Show Talks Favorite Career Moments, Baseball Isn't Boring & More

October 18, 2022 13:24 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Rob Bradford from the Bradfo Show and WEEI joins Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski for part 2 of their conversation and looks into Rob's favorite moments and interviews from his career. Iggy and Rob then break down how the sports media industry has changed over the years and Rob explains what he's learned through that experience. Rob then shares his World Series prediction and who he's rooting for in the MLB playoffs. Lastly, Rob explains how the Baseball Isn't Boring campa...

Rob Bradford From WEEI & Bradfo Show Talks Red Sox Offseason, Chaim Bloom Interview & More Part 1

October 17, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Rob Bradford has covered the Red Sox for 17 years for the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, Boston Herald and now WEEI joins Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski to talk about covering the 2022 Red Sox team and what he learned from his conversation with Chaim Bloom. Bradford then shares how to gain relationships and trust with players and what he's learned from his experiences. Iggy and Rob then reflect on how they met 11 years prior at a sportscasting camp. Lastly, Rob shares his thoug...

Cooper Leonard From The Bradfo Sho Talks Free Agency Predictions, Xander Bogaert & More Part 2

October 14, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Cooper Leonard from the Bradfo Show joins Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszeweski for part 2 as they continue their conversation about Triston Casas and Jarren Duran. Then they make predictions for free agency and discuss potential trade proposals. Then they discuss the Bradfo interview that Xander Bogaerts did on the game of the season and they discuss if he's coming back to Boston. Lastly, Coop answers questions from Twitter and shares what he's learned on his path to the Brad...

Cooper Leonard From The Bradfo Sho Joins The Show! Part 1

October 13, 2022 13:10 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Cooper Leonard from the Bradfo Sho with Rob Bradford joins Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski for part 1 of our conversation. Coop dives into his inspiring journey to working in baseball and becoming co-host with Rob Bradford. Coop then explains his experience covering his first Red Sox season and his favorite interviews from throughout the season. Lastly, Coop and Iggy look at the maturity of some of the Red Sox prospects and how they develop this past season. Follow us on...

Boston Red Sox 2022 Season Surprises and Disappointments

October 12, 2022 15:16 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

The 2022 Red Sox was a rollercoaster of emotions and there were players that were surprising and disappointing. Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski looks at the players that were surprising during the season like Christian Arroyo and Michael Wacha and disappointing such as Bobby Dalbec and JD Martinez. Iggy then gives his thoughts on the possibility of some of those players being on the team next season. Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrren Suppo...

Reflecting On Wild Card Series, Some Favorite Red Sox Moments From 2022

October 11, 2022 01:45 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

The Boston Red Sox season is over and even though it was largely disappointing, there still were some positive, fun memories to look back on. NESN's Lauren Willand and Massachusetts Pirates team insider Jake Ignaszewski discuss some of their favorite moments from the 2022 season as well as read some of their listeners favorite moments! Lauren and Jake also discuss the wild-card series and how much fun they are for a number of reasons -- between Francisco Lindor's daughter loving Buck Showa...

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