Locked On Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox officially won the series against the San Diego Padres with a 4-2 win at Petco Park on Saturday night.Lauren goes over another strong start from Chris Sale, who turned in seven innings with eight strikeouts, and how Kiké Hernández played a big role twice with two big plays at shortstop. Later, Lauren looks at how Enmanuel Valdez has been a bright spot for Boston after another strong night at the plate and explains why the trade -- which included Christian Vázquez -- is looking like a win for the Red Sox.The show ends with some positive injury updates on Adam Duvall and Yu Chang. Plus, an update on Garrett Whitlock and when he'll be activated to the MLB roster and what that means for the rest of the pitchers.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!BirddogsToday's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONMLB, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with e

The Boston Red Sox beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 on Friday night at Petco Park to extend their win streak and kick off their nine-game road trip on a high note.Lauren Willand provides a special Saturday episode of Locked On Red Sox where she gives Rafael Devers his flowers for his two-home run night. She also discusses Xander Bogaerts' comments when he said he felt his time with the Red Sox was coming to an end last March.Lauren also talks about Rob Refsnyder and his impact on the lineup -- particularly against left-handed pitchers. Later, Lauren looks at the pitching thanks to another strong start for James Paxton and Josh Winckowski continuing to prove he's reliable out of the bullpen.There also has been reports of the Red Sox actively shopping Bobby Dalbec, so Lauren discusses his 515-foot home run for the Worcester Red Sox on Friday and why a change of scenery might be best for Dalbec with the logjam Boston has at several positions.This episode of Locked On Red Sox ends with the mental health minute!Follo

It's a special crossover episode with Locked On Red Sox and Locked On Padres!Lauren Willand and Javier Reyes look at the upcoming Boston Red Sox-San Diego Padres series, discuss what's gone wrong for the Padres this year, but also what's been working for them that the Red Sox should pay attention to. The two discuss the Red Sox offense and take a look at the pitching the teams will face this weekend!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @LO_Padres & @lalalalaurrrren & @javiipenoSupport us by supporting our sponsors!BirddogsToday's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONMLB, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.SorareHead to sorare.com/lockedon to draft your free team of player cards, set your lineup, and start competing today to win epic rewards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Pivetta now is a reliever.After the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 12-3 on Wednesday night to win the series at Fenway Park, manager Alex Cora confirmed Pivetta would be moved to the bullpen. Lauren Willand starts the show that way and discusses why it's the right move for the Red Sox at this time, but also knows more decisions need to be made as Garrett Whitlock prepares for his return.Lauren looks at Brayan Bello's start and how the offense came alive -- especially Justin Turner -- to help Bello get some much-needed run support on a night when he walked five batters.This episode of Locked On Red Sox ends with the mental health minute!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!BirddogsToday's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONMLB, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.SorareHead to sorare.com/lockedon to draft your free team of playe

Alex Cora wouldn't commit to Nick Pivetta making his next start after giving up four runs in the Boston Red Sox's 9-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night at Fenway Park.Lauren Willand looks at Pivetta's performance and wonders if he will get another chance at a start or if the Red Sox will move him to the bullpen. Later Lauren discusses a players' only meeting Alex Verdugo held and how he set the tempo for the game not only in the first inning, but with that meeting that took place prior to Tuesday's game.This episode of Locked On Red Sox ends with the mental health minute!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!BirddogsToday's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedonmlb and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONMLB, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.SorareHead to sorare.com/lockedon to draft your free team of player cards, set your lineup, and start competing today to win epic rewa

The Boston Red Sox fell 10-1 to the Seattle Mariners on Monday -- now what?NESN's Lauren Willand looks at Tanner Houck's split after he struggled the second time through the lineup once again. Lauren questions whether it's time to move Houck to the bullpen, but live reacts to Tuesday's game after Nick Pivetta gave up four earned runs after starting strong. A conundrum now.Also: John Schreiber will be out for a few weeks with a lat injuryLauren looks at some history that was made by the Mariners in their win before ending the show on the mental health minute.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was an ugly weekend at Fenway Park as the Boston Red Sox were swept by the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game set.NESN's Lauren Willand looks at what went wrong during the Red Sox-Cardinals series and discusses Kenley Jansen's two blown saves and three pitch clock violations. Later Lauren also looks at another error by Kiké Hernández and what needs to be done next in terms of where he plays.Lauren takes a look at James Paxton's start -- his first in 766 days -- and details why Red Sox fans should be encouraged by what they saw. She then talks about Chris Sale's start -- which went eight innings -- and wonders who could be the odd man out in the rotation as it continues to get healthier, especially if Paxton can be consistent.Lauren ends the show on the mental health minute as she talks about what's next for her career!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game

The Boston Red Sox made a move that fans had been waiting for for quite some time.After the Red Sox's 9-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park, Ryan Brasier informed the media he had been designated for assignment. Brasier had a rough outing, and with Joely Rodriguez getting set to be activated off the injured list, Brasier couldn't survive this round.NESN's Lauren Willand drops an emergency Locked On Red Sox podcast to react to the news.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a year and a half of co-hosting Locked On Red Sox together, Jake Ignaszewski and Lauren Willand look back at their favorite moments while hosting. This is Jake Ignaszewski's last episode as a co-host of Locked On Red Sox and he shares his final message to the listeners and shares why the podcast meant so much to him.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!SorareHead to sorare.com/lockedon to draft your free team of player cards, set your lineup, and start competing today to win epic rewards.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Red Sox split their two-game series with the Atlanta Braves with a 5-2 win on Wednesday night at Truist Park.NESN's Lauren Willand and Jake Ignaszewski look at the key moments from the game -- including Kenley Jansen notching his 400th career save and where that puts him among MLB's greats. The two also talk about Brayan Bello's strong start and how it made his case to be a mainstay in the Red Sox's starting rotation once everyone is healthy.Later, Laure and Jake look at the offense and how the youngsters came up clutch after Raimel Tapia provided a clutch, pinch-hit RBI in the later innings.To end the show they provide some injury updates and roster moves!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!SorareHead to sorare.com/lockedon to draft your free team of player cards, set your lineup, and start competing today to win epic rewards.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your firs

Should the Boston Red Sox move Nick Pivetta to the bullpen?That became a topic of discussion for this episode of Locked On Red Sox after Pivetta gave up seven earned runs in Boston's 9-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at Truist Park. NESN's Lauren Willand and Jake Ignaszewski discuss if that's the right move and Lauren explains why she's OK with Pivetta getting another start as part of s six-man rotation in the Red Sox's next six games.The two also talk James Paxton's impending return and why Brayan Bello should not be optioned to Triple-A Worcester.Marcelo Mayer's hot streak and High-A Greenville recognition is how they end the show!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!SorareHead to sorare.com/lockedon to draft your free team of player cards, set your lineup, and start competing today to win epic rewards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rio Gomez is a left-handed reliever for the Portland Sea Dogs and is the son of the late MLB reporter Pedro Gomez. Gomez is the latest interview on another edition of the Red Sox Farm Report and he joins Jake Ignaszewski. Jake and Rio talk about his experience playing in the World Baseball Classic and what his experience was like pitching for the Red Sox in Spring Training. Lastly Rio and Jake dive into the mental side of his game and discuss how Rio uses visualization prior to going into a game.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.

The Red Sox were steaming hot after sweeping the Blue Jays in 4 games and won the first 2 games against the Phillies to extend their 8-game winning streak. Boston snapped that streak on Sunday after a 6-1 loss and the first time the offense hadn't performed well in a week.Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand break down the Phillies series and discuss what went wrong during Sunday's loss. Jake and Lauren react to the Zack Littell trade and discuss the recent injuries as well as the player coming back from injury.Lastly, Jake and Lauren announce some sad news regarding the podcast.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!eBay MotorsA championship team is about each player being a perfect fit. Same with your vehicle. So, for parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exc

The Boston Red Sox extended their win streak with a four-game series sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays.NESN's Lauren Willand and Jake Ignaszewski recap the 11-5 win from Thursday night and highlight the offense with players like Masataka Yoshida, Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers leading the way. They look at the lineup getting multiple hits throughout and how Duran looks like a completely different player of late.They also look at Brayan Bello's start and provide an update on Joely Rodriguez and speculate what move the Red Sox could make once he's ready to return to the big leagues.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!RocketMoneyStop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions -- and manage your expenses the easy way -- by going to RocketMoney.com/lockedonmlb. BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are

The Boston Red Sox won the series against the Toronto Blue Jays in an 8-3 victory at Fenway Park on Wednesday with one game left in the set.NESN’s Lauren Willand looks at the win and how the offense performed well as it continues to heat up at the plate. Lauren highlights Triston Casas — who broke an 0-for-11 slump with a big night at the plate — and how Alex Cora’s willingness to stick with the rookie has paid off (remember Dustin Pedroia all those years back?). Lauren also highlights Masataka Yoshida as he continues to be a force at the plate.In the second segment of the Locked On Red Sox podcast, Lauren turns to the pitching. Nick Pivetta was at his best, despite a balk (that wasn’t really a balk) that gave the Blue Jays a one-run lead, Chris Martin had a great outing and Kutter Crawford left early due to hamstring tightness.Lauren ends the show with the mental health minute!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode i

The Red Sox won their second straight game with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.NESNs’s Lauren Willand and Jake Ignaszewski look at the win including Connor Wong’s big night at the plate with two home runs — including the game-winner in the eighth inning — Masataka Yoshida continues to be strong on offense and everything in between.The duo talk about Christian Arroyo, Rob Refsnyder and Jarren Duran’s impact of late on the Red Sox.Jake and Lauren also provide an update on Zack Kelly and Garrett Whitlock and also take a peek at Monday’s game. They also look at Tanner Houck’s start and what his role should be for the Red Sox.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors! RocketMoneyStop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions -- and manage your expenses the easy way -- by going to RocketMoney.com/lockedonmlb. SorareHead to sorare.com/lockedon to draft your free team of player cards, set your lineup, and start com

The Boston Red Sox will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in their next series but there will be a little different energy this time around. Since Alex Verdugo called out Alek Manoah, there could be bad blood between Jays and Red Sox. It will be fun to watch.WooSox Production Assistant & Content Assistant Jake Ignaszewski is joined by Craig Ballard, host of Locked On Blue Jays for a crossover ahead of the series. Jake and Craig preview Games 2 through 4 and discuss each pitching matchup. They then talk about the potential rivalry that could be brewing between Verdugo and Manoah.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonmlb today to get 10% off your first month.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $

Red Sox bounce back from a loss series loss vs the Orioles to beat the Guardians in the series 2 out of 3. Chris Sale and Bryan Bello helped out with that as they both made bounce back starts against the Cleveland bats. James Paxton made a strong rehab start in Worcester and looks to be ready to be in the Red Sox rotation soon.WooSox Production & Content Assistant Jake Ignaszewski is joined by WooSox Sideline Reporter & Broadcaster Cooper Boardman to break down James Paxton's strong start on Sunday afternoon in what was his best rehab start in a Red Sox uniform and talk about what he could bring to the rotation. Cooper and Jake also talk about Jarren Duran's change in play at the big league level and Cooper explains how he's seen Duran grow through the years in Worcester.As the first month of the WooSox season comes to the close, Cooper shares his thoughts on Red Sox top prospects Brandon Walter and Bryan Mata's struggles and shares which players to watch throughout the season.Follow us on Twitter! @L

Red Sox infield top prospect Nick Yorke is currently ranked the No. 5 Red Sox prospect in their farm system and was drafted by the team in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft. When Yorke broke onto the scene, he impressed immediately and won the MiLB Player of the Year. Last season, he struggled a little bit and decided to change his stance in the Arizona Fall League and it worked wonders. Yorke is now playing for the Portland Sea Dogs, Red Sox Double-A affiliate and is producing better numbers due to his new stance and offseason work.WooSox Production & Content Assistant Jake Ignaszewski is joined by Nick Yorke to talk about how his new stance is feeling and what other things he worked on during the offseason. Jake and Nick also discuss how he doesn't allow the pressure of being a prospect to get to him and what goes into his mental game. Nick then shares his favorite hobbies to do off the field and some fun things he's done with teammates so far while in Portland.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox &

Red Sox lose the series to the Baltimore Orioles, but on the bright side, Masataka Yoshida can't stop hitting home runs. Tanner Houck was on the bump for Game 3 on Wednesday, which could be his final audition to stay in the rotation. With James Paxton and Chris Martin on their way back, there are a lot of interesting moves that could happen.WooSox Production & Content Assistant Jake Ignaszewski is joined by Corbin of Red Seat Radio to break down Games 2 and 3 of the Orioles series and look at the positives that came from it. Iggy and Corbin then debate what the rotation will look like after James Paxton returns and predict which moves will be made when players return from injury.With the middle infielders playing musical chairs at the moment due to injuries, Jake and Corbin discuss what the positions will look like once players return from injury and debate how long of a leash the team should give Christian Arroyo to prove that he can be a starter. Lastly, they preview the upcoming series versus the Guard