BoSox Talk- A Red Sox Podcast

Jake Iggy
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A weekly Red Sox podcast breaking down the biggest stories surrounding the team in 5 minutes with expert analysis. Past guest are Steve Perrault, Jahmai Webster, Sarah Griffin, Chris Cotillo, Lauren Campbell and Jen McCaffrey. Hosted by a passionate Red Sox fan named Jake Iggy from IGGY Sports Talk.

  1. Oct 1

    Red Sox Wild Card Recap & What's Next? ft. Red Seat Radio

    The Boston Red Sox’s season ends with a disappointing Wild Card loss to the New York Yankees. I’m joined by Corbin from Red Seat Radio to break down the series, discuss what went wrong, and look ahead to what the Red Sox need to do this offseason to become legitimate World Series contenders. We start by sharing our overall thoughts on the Red Sox vs. Yankees Wild Card series and breaking down the biggest reasons Boston came up short. Then, we react to the alarming comments from Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray and discuss whether analytics and data could be playing too large of a role in the Red Sox organization. We also dive into Chad Tracy’s bullpen decisions and discuss where things went wrong. Did this playoff series change our thoughts on whether the Red Sox should extend Tracy? Finally, we look ahead to the offseason and discuss the biggest changes Boston needs to make if they want to take the next step and compete for a World Series. We also discuss Roman Anthony’s injury and how the Red Sox should approach his development moving forward. 🔴 IN THIS VIDEO: Red Sox vs. Yankees Wild Card breakdown Why the Red Sox lost the playoff series Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray comments Red Sox analytics and data Chad Tracy and bullpen decisions Should the Red Sox extend Chad Tracy? Red Sox offseason moves What Boston needs to change Roman Anthony injury and development Red Sox 2026 season outlook Building a World Series contender 🔥 Subscribe for more Boston Red Sox news, analysis, reactions, and offseason coverage.

  2. Sep 29

    Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card Preview, Keys To Win The Series & More ft. Fitzy Mo Pena of Pod On Landsdowne

    The Red Sox vs. Yankees Wild Card series is here! Fitzy Mo Peña from Pod On Lansdowne joins the show to preview one of the biggest matchups of the postseason. We break down the biggest concerns heading into the series, including the uncertainty surrounding the Red Sox offense and bullpen, and discuss the players who could have a major impact on the series, including Willson Contreras, Garrett Crochet, Payton Tolle, Sonny Gray, and more. We also discuss the keys to winning the Red Sox vs. Yankees Wild Card series, our confidence in the pitching order, and how Payton Tolle, Sonny Gray, and Ranger Suárez (if necessary) could factor into the series. And finally, we give the Boston Red Sox our best hype-up speech before they take on the Yankees! 🔥 In this episode: Red Sox vs. Yankees Wild Card preview Biggest concerns heading into the series Red Sox offense and bullpen Willson Contreras' potential impact Keys to beating the Yankees Red Sox postseason predictions and expectations A final Red Sox hype-up speech If you're a Red Sox fan, this is your ultimate Red Sox vs. Yankees Wild Card series preview.

  3. Sep 23

    Red Sox Clinch The Playoffs Reaction, Chad Tracy Manager of the Year? & more with Erica Jones

    The Boston Red Sox are officially heading to the 2026 MLB Playoffs! I’m joined by baseball influencer Erica Jones to break down the Red Sox clinching a postseason spot and discuss how Boston should approach the rest of the regular season as they prepare for October baseball. We recap the ups and downs of the 2026 Red Sox season, revisit some of the best moments from the year, and talk about our favorite parts of the team’s champagne celebration. We also discuss the possibility of Chad Tracy winning AL Manager of the Year and Craig Breslow winning AL Executive of the Year, including the cases surrounding both. Then, we look ahead to the Red Sox vs. Yankees Wild Card Series and debate how Boston should manage the remainder of the regular season to make sure the team is as prepared as possible for the postseason. Finally, we reveal which Red Sox players we expect to have a big moment in the playoffs and could make a major impact when October arrives. 🔥 In this episode: Red Sox clinch the 2026 MLB Playoffs Boston’s 2026 season recap Best moments from the champagne celebration Chad Tracy and AL Manager of the Year Craig Breslow and AL Executive of the Year How the Red Sox should handle the final games of the regular season Red Sox vs. Yankees Wild Card Series preview Key players who could have a breakout postseason Boston Red Sox playoff predictions and expectations If you’re a Red Sox fan or baseball fan, make sure to watch, subscribe, and let us know in the comments: Which Red Sox player do you think will have the biggest moment in the 2026 playoffs?

  4. Sep 15

    Red Sox Playoff Starter Debate, Payton Tolle's Immaculate Inning ft. Rusey from Section 10

    I’m joined by Rusey from Section 10 to break down the biggest Boston Red Sox news and storylines from the past week. We kick things off with Payton Tolle’s immaculate inning and discuss just how impressive the young Red Sox pitcher has been. We also talk about Tolle’s incredible personality, whether the Red Sox should consider extending Payton Tolle, and some fun ways Boston could market one of its most exciting young players. Next, we dive into the controversy involving Willson Contreras during his rehab assignment in Double-A. After an umpire wouldn’t allow Contreras to get pine tar, he essentially gave up on the at-bat. We break down what happened, share our thoughts on the incident, and debate whether Willson Contreras handled the situation appropriately. With the MLB playoffs approaching, we then look ahead to the potential Red Sox Wild Card Series rotation. Who should start Game 1? We debate the ideal order between Sonny Gray, Payton Tolle, and Ranger Suárez and discuss which pitchers give Boston the best chance to win a playoff series. We also discuss the potential return of Tanner Houck and whether we would feel confident using him out of the bullpen during the postseason. Finally, we react to the bizarre Utah subdivision featuring streets named after Red Sox players and share some of the interesting information we discovered about the Red Sox-themed neighborhood.

  5. Sep 10

    Red Sox Injury Updates: Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck & Playoff Roster Decisions ft. Rob Bradford

    Boston Red Sox injury updates, playoff roster decisions, and the latest on Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck, Johan Oviedo, Curtis Mead, Brayan Bello, and more. In this episode, Jake is joined by Baseball Isn’t Boring host and Red Sox reporter Rob Bradford to break down the latest injury news surrounding the Boston Red Sox and discuss how returning players could be used for the remainder of the regular season and during the MLB playoffs. We start with the latest updates on Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck, and Johan Oviedo. All three pitchers are working their way back from injuries, and Rob explains what he expects their roles to look like when they return and how the Red Sox could manage their workloads heading into the postseason. The conversation then turns to Curtis Mead, who is also working toward a return. Rob discusses where Mead could fit on the Red Sox roster, whether he can realistically challenge for the starting second base job, and how much time he may have to prove himself before the playoffs. Brayan Bello is also a major part of the discussion after returning to the mound as a starter. Jake and Rob break down how the Red Sox could use Bello down the stretch and whether he could eventually replace someone like Patrick Sandoval in the starting rotation. We also discuss the latest on Adley Rutschman's lingering elbow injury and what the Red Sox should consider when managing players with injuries or health concerns before the playoffs. Finally, Rob shares what he's noticed about the Red Sox throughout their incredible turnaround this season, including how the team has changed and how Craig Breslow has evolved while leading the organization. If you're a Boston Red Sox fan looking for the latest Red Sox news, injury updates, lineup and rotation decisions, MLB playoff news, and behind-the-scenes insight, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe for more Boston Red Sox coverage, MLB analysis, player updates, interviews, and playoff discussion.

  6. Sep 3

    Red Sox's Thin Pitching, Injuries Piling Up, Mickey Gasper's Insane Run, Roman/Story Are Back ft. Ballpark Buzz

    I'm joined by Micah Storms aka Ballpark Buzz from Pod By The River to discuss the recent struggles of the Red Sox. We started by talking about the embarrassing Yankees series and touched on the big things that happened during that series loss. Jake and Micah went on to talk about the wider concerns about the lack of pitching depth and why Craig Breslow should've traded for more pitching at the trade deadline. They also discussed how it could impact them down the stretch of the regular season. Then they talk about the generational run that Mickey Gasper is on and whether we could see him on the Red Sox next season or not. Jake and Micah also talked about the injuries building up and if it's concerning or not. Lastly, they break down Roman Anthony and Trevor's first week back.

  7. Aug 28

    Red Sox-Yankees Series Preview, Roman Anthony & Trevor Story Back? & More With Jack Lautaret of Red Sox Rundown

    I'm joined by Jack Lautaret from the Red Sox Rundown and we start by discussing the potential returns of Roman Anthony and Trevor Story. We break down the recent quotes from Roman Anthony regarding the criticism surrounding his off the field distractions and how long it took him to return from injury. We also talk through his performances during his rehab games and how it shows that he could perform better than expected when he returns to the big league team. On the topic of Trevor Story, Jack and I discuss what we expected from him and how he'll be on a short leash, especially if he struggles at the plate. Story has also received some criticism from the fanbase and we debate whether it's fair or not. With reinforcements coming back, we discuss which players will likely be sent down and talk through how the Red Sox could potentially approach these decisions. Lastly, we preview the series against the Yankees in the Bronx and explain the importance of the 4-game series. We also touch on how we hope the intensity is brought back to the rivalry, especially if they play each other in the playoffs.

  8. Aug 20

    Roman Anthony Back Soon?, Contreras Booed Again, Devers Return To Fenway & Rushing Back Injuries with Chris Cotillo

    I'm joined by Chris Cotillo of MassLive and the Fenway Rundown podcast. Chris and Jake begin by discussing his experience covering this rollercoaster season for the Red Sox. Then they move on to talking about a recent incident with Willson Contreras and a fan. Discuss if Contreras was in the right or wrong and what to make of him not running hard on grounders. They then talk through how the Red Sox have been handling their rehab assignments and if they have been rushing players. Chris also shares some insight on when we could see Trevor Story and Roman Anthony return. Chris then shares his thoughts on the deadline after saying earlier in the year that the trade deadline would define their success. Then they discuss if they should've added another pitcher and how they should handle the workloads of Jake Bennett and Patrick Sandoval. Lastly, Chris shares the likelihood of Franlin Arias or Kristian Campbell being added to the MLB roster when the rosters expand in September.

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A weekly Red Sox podcast breaking down the biggest stories surrounding the team in 5 minutes with expert analysis. Past guest are Steve Perrault, Jahmai Webster, Sarah Griffin, Chris Cotillo, Lauren Campbell and Jen McCaffrey. Hosted by a passionate Red Sox fan named Jake Iggy from IGGY Sports Talk.

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