The Baseball Hour with Tony Mazz

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The Baseball Hour with Tony Mazz airs weeknights from 6pm-7pm ET during baseball season. Hosted by Tony Massarotti, he is also joined weekly by Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic and, and Matt McCarthy & Tyler Milliken from 98.5 The Sports Hub. Download full show podcasts every weeknight right here on 985thesportshub.com, bPod Studios, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast service.

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    Breaking Balls // Red Sox analysis at All-Star break // July 15, 2026

    In this Breaking Balls All-Star Edition, we break down the Red Sox’ late first-half surge (9 in a row, 14 of 16) and the biggest shift behind it: a philosophical change on offense. From embracing small ball to rethinking extra-innings strategy, this team is starting to play to its strengths — and it’s working. We also dive into roster decisions, trade deadline pressure, and why this upcoming 10-game homestand could define the season. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: The Red Sox’ winning streak and momentum entering the All-Star break Why small ball and bunting are back (and actually working) Alex Cora vs. Chad Tracy — is this a managerial shift or front office direction? Extra innings strategy change: trusting pitching & defense over power Why roster construction is forcing a philosophical adjustment Upcoming 10-game homestand vs. Rays, Orioles, Blue Jays Trade deadline implications and potential moves Lineup battles: Cheng vs. Marcelo Mayer and more ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & All-Star week schedule 01:00 – Red Sox first-half surge recap 02:00 – Contreras suspension strategy 04:00 – Chad Tracy on small ball approach 05:00 – Bunting trends & MLB context 08:00 – Extra innings philosophy shift 10:30 – Roster strengths vs. early-season approach 12:30 – Why the Red Sox are winning differently 14:00 – Crucial 10-game homestand preview 17:30 – Trade deadline outlook 18:30 – Roster decisions & lineup questions 19:40 – Outro & fan feedback 📺 More from Breaking Balls: Weekly Red Sox breakdowns Trade deadline coverage Game-by-game analysis #RedSox #RedSoxAnalysis #MLB #Baseball #AllStarBreak #BreakingBalls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Breaking Balls // Red Sox analysis at All-Star break // July 15, 2026
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The Baseball Hour with Tony Mazz airs weeknights from 6pm-7pm ET during baseball season. Hosted by Tony Massarotti, he is also joined weekly by Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic and, and Matt McCarthy & Tyler Milliken from 98.5 The Sports Hub. Download full show podcasts every weeknight right here on 985thesportshub.com, bPod Studios, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast service.

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