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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he will take the 26 best players out of spring training and into Opening Day.So, will there be any dark horses?NESN's Lauren Willand Jake Ignaszewski look at who could be a dark horse candidates (or candidates) who could crack the Opening Day roster to begin the 2023 season for the Red Sox. Jake and Lauren go over their dark horses before reading some listeners answers to round out the discussion!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL 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.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV),

Red Sox question marks continue to grow with the news that Garrett Whitlock could miss Opening Day. The biggest question is who will fill his spot and how will the team's rotation stack up to begin the season? Players such as James Paxton, Tanner Houck, Bobby Dalbec and Jarren Duran still don't have defined roles on the roster as well.The vibes have still seemed high so far to begin the Red Sox's Spring Training. The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey joins Jake Ignaszewski to give fans a glimpse of what the energy/vibes have been like in Fort Myers thus far. Jen speaks about the Garrett Whitlock news and sheds some light on how the Red Sox could fill his role while he works his way back to full health. She also speaks on how she believes the team will use pitchers like James Paxton and Tanner Houck during the season. With the unknowns also surrounding Duran and Dalbec, Jen shares her thoughts on where they'll begin the season and how they could be used if they do break camp on the major league roster.Lastly, Jen share

MLB implemented new rules this season which includes a pitch clock, and the Boston Red Sox were impacted by it over the weekend in their spring training game against the Atlanta Braves.Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand share their thoughts on how the game against the Braves ended (in a tie) and share insight about their feelings on the pitch clock as a whole. The two also discuss Chris Sale's bullpen with his family in attendance and why it was a good sign for the pitcher.James Paxton also will have his first start soon and the hosts share why it's important for Paxton to impress early. Bobby Dalbec continued to prove why he's great in spring training with a home run over the weekend.Later Jake and Lauren talk about the Red Sox lineup which featured Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida as the leadoff hitter.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and

The Boston Red Sox kicked off their Spring Training schedule against Northeastern University, a tradition for years. Alex Cora submitted his first lineup card of the 2023 season with some surprises in it. Triston Casas also sheds light on some drama in the clubhouse last year that had to do with his pre-game routines of napping and sunbathing. Red Sox hitting coach spoke about how impressed he's been with Masataka Yoshida thus far and how he has shown much more power than anticipated. Alex Cora also spoke about how the team plays to use prospect Enmanuel Valdez during Spring Training and shared how impressed he's been by his offensive production and plate discipline.Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand react to the Red Sox first game of Spring Training and discuss a few surprises within the lineup. Jake and Lauren then share their thoughts on the Casas situation and explain why this is something players in the Red Sox clubhouse will have to get used to with more young players coming up in the future. Th

Tanner Houck, like many of his Boston Red Sox teammates, has a lot to prove coming into the 2023 MLB season and he's ready to do so.NESN's Lauren Willand discusses what Houck's role could be for the Red Sox and how him coming into the new season with a "chip on my shoulder" is a good thing -- especially if he feels comfortable with a third pitch and fully healthy after back surgery -- because he wants to bounce back and be a contributing factor to this team.Later Lauren talks about Bryan Mata with Alex Cora telling reporters the top pitching prospect likely will be part of the Red Sox in 2023 at some point. Then Lauren goes into the interesting story of Noah Song -- who was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Red Sox in the 2022 Rule 5 Draft -- and how he no longer is active in the Navy and will report to camp for Philly. However, there is a scenario in which he can return to the Red Sox.Locked on Red Sox ends with the mental health minute!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lala

So, who would win a race? Alex Verdugo or Rafael Devers?The Boston Red Sox teammates shared a lighthearted moment in a mic'd up video shared on the team's Instagram that is a must-watch.Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand open the show by talking about the friendly back-and-forth and how it's good to see the chemistry already looking positive. They also look into how this is a big spring training for Jarren Duran, who is ready to learn from his 2022 mistakes and he competes for a spot on the Red Sox 40-man roster. The two also look at how he must grow and what his role will be should Duran be on the Opening Day roster.Later Jake and Lauren look at Jorge Alfaro and him working with Jason Varitek -- noting how that iwll set him up for success one way or another.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fan

Now that Spring Training is fully underway, a lot of Boston Red Sox personnel are answering some of the biggest questions the media and fans have had all offseason. A big one that's on a lot of people's minds: is Chaim Bloom on the hot seat? Bloom has had mixed results since being hired in 2019 and Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy shared some clarity on the situation. Alex Verdugo also approached Red Sox leadership about a contract extension and has expressed a desire to stay in Boston.Jake Ignaszewski shares his thoughts on if Chaim Bloom is on the hot seat and if this is a make-it-or-break year for him. Iggy looks at both sides on why it could be and why it couldn't be and explain how his view of Bloom has changed throughout the years. Iggy then looks at if the Red Sox should extend Alex Verdugo and shares a contract that he'd feel comfortable offering Dugie. Iggy then reacts to Twitter responses about Bloom's job security and Verdugo's possible extension. Lastly, Iggy reacts to Cora's comments about how he'll use p

Before the Boston Red Sox officially began their spring training, they already were dealt with some bad news surrounding two pitchers.Brayan Bello was shut down with forearm tightness and Nick Pivetta is building back his stamina after a bout with COVID-19, so while it doesn't sound serious, NESN's Lauren Willand and Jake Ignaszewski look at the good and the bad, but then go into the pitching depth the Red Sox do have.Later the two talk about who the Red Sox could have bat leadoff and talk about Triston Casas' new look with his painted fingernails!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in s

Red Sox says goodbye to Michael Wacha as he signs with the Padres and says welcome to Yu Chang. Justin Turner also explains why he's wearing the No. 2 despite Xander Bogaerts wearing the number for the majority of his Red Sox career. In other news, Alex Cora suggests that Bobby Dalbec could get some looks at shortstop during Spring Training.Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand discuss what bringing back Yu Chang means for the middle infield alignment and why it's surprising that Chang is the only free agent that was re-signed from last season. Jake and Lauren then break down the incentive-heavy and complicated contract Michael Wacha signed with the San Diego Padres. They then discuss the possibility of Bobby Dalbec getting time at shortstop and two other positions during Spring Training.Speaking of shortstop, Jake and Lauren then discuss if it matters or not that Justin Turner chose to wear Xander Bogaerts number. Lastly, they do a mental health minute.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy &a

It's always been unclear just how long Trevor Story would be sidelined after undergoing an internal bracing procedure on his elbow in the offseason, but now Boston Red Sox fans heard from the man himself regarding his injury.NESN's Lauren Willand looks at what Story had to say in terms of his recovery, timeline and overall how he's feeling and discusses how Kiké Hernández used humor to answer back to a reporter who questioned whether he had the résumé to be a leader in the Red Sox clubhouse.Later Lauren reveals the message from Chris Sale that he had regarding the 2023 Red Sox season and team as a whole and touches on how Rafael Devers is ready to turn the page on 2022 and leave it completely in the rearview.Locked On Red Sox ends with the mental health minute!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.c

Over the last few weeks, multiple writers and major publications have released their 2023 rankings of all MLB farm systems. Most fans were surprised where the Red Sox were ranked on the lists from ESPN and The Athletic. Jake Ignaszewski breaks down the updated farm system rankings and shares his thoughts on why the team's system was ranked so low.ESPN's Kiley McDaniel joined the show as well to explain why he ranked the Red Sox where he did and shares two players that fans should keep an eye on during the 2023 season. Lastly, Jake picks a player that fans should keep an eye on due to his impression 2022 performance.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free b

Baseball is in the air and it's time to make some early predictions!NESN's Lauren Willand takes a look at Alex Cora and his comments from Tuesday -- specifically about the lineup and splitting up Masatkaka Yoshida and Rafael Devers, while being non-committal to a five-man rotation. Lauren predicts what the Red Sox lineup will be come Opening Day (but notes it likely will change as spring training goes on).Later Lauren looks at an awkward exchange Chaim Bloom had with a reporter about whether Kiké Hernández has the résumé to be a leader in the Red Sox clubhouse because he's "not Xander Bogaerts." Lauren goes into why Hernández has the credentials to be a leader for 2023. She also takes a look at some James Paxton comments and other notes from Tuesday!The show ends with the mental health minute!Support us by supporting our sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment

Spring Training is HERE, which means that the 2023 offseason is officially over. Now it's time to look back at the eventful last few months and grade the moves that the Red Sox made.Jake Ignaszewski is back from working Super Bowl week and is back with NESN's Lauren Willand to give their final thoughts on the team's offseason and share how they believe the team's moves will impact their success in 2023. Jake and Lauren also bring up the glaring question marks and what if's surrounding the team going into Spring Training. Then they share their grades from the team's offseason and react to the grades given by fans on Twitter.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose

With a lot of roster turnover and a lot of new faces, who will be the leader of the Boston Red Sox in 2023?It's another storyline episode of Locked On Red Sox! NESN's Lauren Willand discusses the topic and gives a few examples and looks at Kiké Hernández's endorsement of Justin Turner as someone who will help change the culture of the Red Sox clubhouse.Later Lauren looks at the middle infield shares why thee's a bit of concern when it comes to second base.Locked On Red Sox ends with the mental health minute!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wag

Pitchers and catchers report to Fort Myers next week and the Boston Red Sox still have quite a few questions to answer.With the roster starting to take shape, NESN's Lauren Willand examines a few storylines heading into the 2023 MLB season. Chris Sale's role with the team, the starting rotation and pitching as a whole is what Lauren takes a look at and gives her prediction for who the five starters will be in the rotation come Opening Day.Lauren also looks into an article by The Boston Globe's Alex Speier regarding Ryan Brasier and what he's done to make adjustments since the end of the 2022 in order to hopefully carry over that momentum into the upcoming season.Lauren ends the show with the mental health minute!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_Redsox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online

The Red Sox 2023 season is getting closer by the day and recently multiple outlets released their record and win total predictions for this upcoming season.Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand react to the mixed predictions from Fangraphs and other media outs while also reacting to Twitter predictions. Over the last few days, Chaim Bloom and Matt Barnes have reacted to the trade with the Marlins and how the DFA process played out. Jake and Lauren share their thoughts on Bloom and Barnes's comments.After the Barnes trade, Franklin German was DFA'd as a corresponding move but was recently dealt to White Sox. Jake and Lauren explain their confusion about the move to DFA German.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First on

Michael Wacha remains a free agent as of Feb. 3, 2023 -- should the Red Sox re-sign the pitcher?NESN's Lauren Willand looks at the latest reports for what kind of offer Wacha wants and whether the Red Sox should bring him back. Lauren also reads some listener responses on the matter.Later Lauren talks about why Ryan Brasier remains on the Red Sox after Chaim Bloom offered an explanation on Chris Cotillo's "The Fenway Rundown" podcast. The show ends with the mental health minute!Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL 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.

With many Red Sox players rocking the stache this offseason, Jake Ignaszewski brings up the idea of making the 2023 theme "Fear the Stache" similar to the "Fear the Beard" theme that the 2013 Red Sox team had.Iggy also looks at the most recent trade the team made to send reliever Matt Barnes to the Miami Marlins for reliever Richard Bleier. He looks into how Bleier brings balance to the bullpen and fills the left-handed pitching need the team has been seeking over the past week. Jake then shares the Twitter reaction from the audience of the deal and explains his confusion for how the Red Sox are handling their 40-man roster this offseason.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued a

The Boston Red Sox could use some left-handed help in their bullpen.Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand discuss some potential options the Red Sox could look into, including Matt Moore and Andrew Chafin. The Red Sox reportedly have "checked in" on Moore, but it's unclear if anything will come of it.Lauren and Jake discuss other options like Zack Britton and who else remains on the free agent market that could provide that left-handed depth.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire

Red Sox have a lot of promising prospects up the middle but one of them is Christian Koss, who last season won the Portland Sea Dogs Offensive Player of the Year. Koss joined Jake Ignaszewski to reflect on his successful 2022 at the plate and talk about what he's been doing this offseason to replicate that success. Koss talks about his approach to leadership and his relationships with teammates such as Ceddanne Rafaela, Alex Binelas, and David Hamilton. Koss then explains the advice he got and what he took away from playing with Trevor Story, Christian Arroyo and Kike Hernandez.Lastly, Koss shares his mindset going into Spring Training and his favorite interaction with a fan.Follow us on Twitter! @LO_RedSox & @jakeiggy & @lalalalaurrrrenSupport us by supporting our sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices