The Baseball Show - A Boston Red Sox Podcast

Jonathan Mayo who covers the Draft and the Minors for MLB.com and MLBPipeline.com joins Evan Drellich to discuss the state of the Red Sox farm system, and being a producer of ‘Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel’ a film about a team of nice Jewish baseball players taking on the world. (1:30) Jonathan Mayo discusses the state of the Red Sox farm system, and what players he sees helping Boston win in the future. (4:30) What expectations can we have for Jay Groome following Tommy John surgery? (6:00) Jonathan Mayo discusses being a producer of ‘Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel’ a film about a team of nice Jewish baseball players taking on the world. He discusses his role in the project and what viewers can expect.

Lou Merloni is joined by NBC Sports Boston Red Sox insider Evan Drellich to preview the American League Championship Series showdown between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros: 0:46 - Evan and Lou discuss Alex Cora's decision to start David Price in Game 2 after the lefty lasted just 1.2 innings in his start vs. the Yankees. 4:28 - Alex Cora deflected questions about Price by essentially saying he doesn't believe players can be clutch or not clutch. Evan wonders, "would it be so bad for Cora to say, 'You know what, David has to learn how to handle pressure better.'" 7:25 - Lou and Evan discuss the bullpen plan for the Red Sox in the series and wonder if Cora will use some of his starters (Nathan Eovaldi or Chris Sale) in relief. 10:28 - "Are you getting sick yet of the Alex Cora, A.J. Hinch narrative? There's a lot else to focus on here." Evan and Lou take a look at some of the storylines that will dominate this series. 14:14 - After Mookie Betts hit just .188 in the ALDS vs. the Yankees, it's clear he needs to improve if the Red Sox are going to beat the Astros. Evan and Lou talk about who else needs to step up for the Sox. 17:21 - Evan asks Lou how the Red Sox should assemble their ALCS roster and which players could be added or removed.

Lou Merloni and NBC Sports Boston Red Sox insider Evan Drellich preview the American League Divisional Series between the Red Sox and the New York Yankees: 0:21 - Evan and Lou quickly discuss the obvious: this is a huge series that will reignite a historical rivalry. They also give their predictions on how many games the series will go. 2:44 - Lou Merloni: "I don't think I can remember a Red Sox team that is in as desperate need to step up." 4:42 - Evan and Lou break down what the Red Sox need to do to win the series as well as what advantages the Yankees have over Boston. 8:58 - The pair finish by discussing what the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry means to a younger generation that has yet to experience a playoff series featuring the two teams.

Lou Merloni and NBC Sports Boston Red Sox insider Evan Drellich break down the week in Sox news and results: 0:18 - Evan and Lou discuss the Red Sox winning the A.L. East for the third straight year. We hear from J.D. Martinez, Dave Dombrowski and Alex Cora following Boston's division-clinching win over the Yankees. 4:56 - With three short starts in the books for Chris Sale since his return from the disabled list, the Sox' ace still doesn't look ready for the playoffs. Evan and Lou discuss Sale as well as David Price's most recent start. 10:31 - Evan and Lou talk about the potential opponents for the Red Sox in October and debate what the easiest road through the playoffs would be.

0:17 - Lou Merloni and Evan Drellich discuss Chris Sale’s 3 scoreless innings on Sunday afternoon and if he’ll be 100% before the playoffs start. They also break down what happened with Mookie Betts coming out of the game early with an injury. 5:37 - Jared Carrabis makes a special guest appearance on the Baseball Show and debates with Mike Felger about why the Red Sox will win the World Series. 7:56 - Merloni, Drellich, and Carrabis talk about Dave Dombrowski’s comments on the bullpen and what their trust level is with the Red Sox relievers.