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310 To Left

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NESN’s Red Sox podcast is a deep dive into the Red Sox players, farm system, and front office. The podcast gives Red Sox fans an inside look at their favorite team by hosts Tom Caron of NESN and Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, who cover the team on a daily basis and guests who have played for the team and know the inner workings of the Red Sox.
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Episodes

Actor Michael Chiklis Thinks Red Sox Are Headed To The Postseason!

Actor Michael Chiklis joins Alex Speier & Lenny DiNardo detailing his upcoming movie "The Senior". Chiklis, growing up a loyal Red Sox fan, reminisces with the guys about the 2004 World Series Champions, and has high hopes for this season's team believing they are postseason bound! Alex & Lenny also weigh in on the state of the Red Sox, how their playoff contention is looking, and their thoughts on the team. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: http...

Sep 16, 202553 min

Can the Red Sox Really Make a Deep Postseason Run?

Could the Red Sox be hitting their stride at just the right time? With the postseason race tightening, Jahmai and Julian take a closer look at Boston’s playoff outlook and the biggest questions facing the team in the weeks ahead. They break down Roman Anthony’s injury and whether this team’s momentum can carry them deep into October. Plus, a preview of a crucial Yankees series, what Alex Bregman’s contract situation means for the future, and how young pitchers like Kyle Harrison and Connelly Ear...

Sep 12, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Jeff Passan on Why No Team Is Safe in This Year’s MLB Playoffs

Jeff Passan breaks down why MLB’s playoff race feels more balanced than ever and what it means for the Red Sox. The conversation also dives into Boston’s weekend clash with the Yankees, where tied standings make the rivalry matter again. From rotation questions to Trevor Story’s resurgence and Alex Bregman’s looming decision, there’s no shortage of drama in September. Hear it all on 310 To Left presented by your New England Ford Dealers, hosted by Alex Speier & Julian McWilliams featuring Je...

Sep 11, 202553 min

Red Sox NEED To Rely On Rookie Starters Going Forward

The Red Sox will need to rely on rookie starters down the stretch as the MLB season gets closer and closer to playoff time. Rookies Connelly Early and Payton Tolle have both already contributed stellar performances for the Red Sox, but they'll need even more. Nat Gordon, Host of the Play Tessie Podcast joins George Balekji & Travis Thomas to discuss these rookie young guns and how they can help the Red Sox going forward. Got a Question or Comment for the show? Tweet at us using #NESNChat or ...

Sep 10, 202520 min

Why the Red Sox Pitching Staff Could Decide Their Playoff Fate

The Red Sox pitching staff is showing cracks at the worst time, but it might also be the key to keeping their playoff hopes steady. Payton Tolle’s workload, shifting rotation plans, and a bullpen being pushed to the limit have made every September game feel like October. At the plate, Trevor Story has been reliable, but Alex Bregman’s cold streak and the loss of Roman Anthony have left the lineup searching for answers. Can Boston’s stars find their form before the postseason begins? Find out on ...

Sep 09, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 154

The Truth About Alex Bregman’s Future in Boston

Alex Bregman could hit the market after this season and the Red Sox might be in for a bidding war. Adam and Lenny break down what his potential opt-out means for Boston’s future and how the Sox should approach free agency. They also dive into Roman Anthony’s injury and the impact on the lineup, plus Payton Tolle’s rapid rise to the big leagues and what’s next after his dazzling debut. The guys close with the latest on Jordan Hicks and the bullpen shuffle as the Sox push through their West Coast ...

Sep 05, 202553 min

Why Payton Tolle Is the Key to the Red Sox After Roman Anthony’s Injury

Roman Anthony’s injury shakes up the Red Sox lineup, but could Payton Tolle’s electric debut be the spark Boston needs? Tom Caron and Alex Speier break down how the team plans to navigate life without Anthony, what Alex Bregman had to say about stepping up, and how pitching depth might carry them into October. Then, Payton Tolle joins the show to talk about his call-up, the emotions of pitching at Fenway for the first time, and the family support that carried him to this moment. Don’t miss this ...

Sep 04, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 152

Are The Red Sox At Risk Of Missing The Playoffs?

Are the Red Sox at risk of missing the playoffs? Roman Anthony will miss 4-6 weeks with his injury, meaning the team will have to navigate the end of the season without one of their best bats. Travis Thomas and George Balekji break down what the Red Sox need to do to stay the course and make the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 04, 202512 min

Why the Red Sox Pitching Staff Could Dominate October

Red Sox pitchers are stealing the spotlight right now with dominant performances, electric debuts, and a bullpen that looks playoff ready. From Aroldis Chapman’s historic stretch to Payton Tolle’s emotional first outing at Fenway, Boston’s staff is suddenly looking like one of the most complete in baseball. Behind it all is a revamped pitching infrastructure, and on this episode we hear directly from the man shaping it, Director of Pitching Justin Willard. Plus, Tom and Alex break down what Chap...

Sep 02, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 151

Could Payton Tolle Be A Starter THIS SEASON For The Red Sox?

Payton Tolle LIT IT UP this past Friday in his MLB & Red Sox debut against the Pirates. After such a strong performance, could Payton Tolle push to be a regular starter for the Red Sox this season? GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Sep 01, 202513 minSeason 1Ep. 347

Red Sox vs. Pirates Preview || Skenes Makes Fenway Debut

The Red Sox are riding a 4-game winning streak as the Pirates come to Boston this weekend. Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes will be pitching his first game in Fenway on Friday night. Pittsburgh Pirates analyst Steven Brault joined the show to discuss the matchup and break down what the Red Sox can do to try to beat Skenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 202519 min

Can Payton Tolle Outduel Paul Skenes in His Red Sox Debut?

Paul Skenes vs Payton Tolle is the pitching matchup no one saw coming, and it might just be the biggest test of the Red Sox season. We break down what Tolle’s debut means, how the Sox can game plan for Skenes’ elite arsenal, and why this showdown could define the series. Then we look back at Boston’s massive four-game sweep of the Orioles and what it means for playoff positioning, confidence, and whether this team is truly peaking. Garrett Crochet continues to dominate, Trevor Story’s bat is hea...

Aug 29, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 150

Red Sox Prospects Ready to Power Boston’s Playoff Push

Which Triple A players are ready to boost the Red Sox in the middle of a playoff race? Tom Caron and J.P. Ricciardi spotlight Jhostynson Garcia’s promising debut, his power potential, and how he could fit into Boston’s future plans. They also dive into Payton Tolle’s rise through the system, David Sandlin’s role questions, and where Kristian Campbell, Vaughn Grissom, and Mikey Romero stand in their development. Plus J.P. reflects on his WooSox Hall of Fame induction and what roster expansion sho...

Aug 26, 202526 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Jhostynxon Garcia Ready to Make Red Sox Debut Against Yankees: What to Expect

Is Jhostynxon Garcia ready to make an impact in Boston? How will the Red Sox handle their pitching and lineup shifts as they battle the Yankees in a critical late-season showdown? Dive deep into Roman Anthony’s clutch homer, bullpen evolution, and a bold bullpen move with Richard Fitts transitioning to relief. Plus, what do recent roster changes mean for Boston’s playoff hopes and outfield dynamics? All this and more awaits in this can’t-miss episode of 310 To Left presented by your New England ...

Aug 22, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 147

Red Sox vs Yankees Wild Card Battle Heats Up in the Bronx

Are the Red Sox ready to flip the switch in a must-win series against the Yankees? Alex Speier and Lenny DiNardo break down Boston’s bullpen woes, Walker Buehler’s struggles, and what needs to change for the offense to deliver in clutch spots. Plus, Red Sox assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson joins the show to talk about the differences between Fenway and Yankee Stadium, the rise of Roman Anthony, and what makes Aaron Judge’s development so unique. All this and more on 310 To Left presented by...

Aug 21, 202552 min

Red Sox Come Together For The Jimmy Fund Telethon

Tom Caron and Alex Speier host the Jimmy Fund Telethon! Hear from Mike Timlin, Lucas Giolito, Trevor Story, Garrett Crochet & Brianna Wakefield on this special edition of 310 To Left, Presented by Ford GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Aug 20, 202556 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Roman Anthony Is Already Playing Like a Star

Roman Anthony is flashing superstar upside at just 21 years old, pairing elite plate discipline with game-changing swings. Lenny and Julian break down his growth, the swing tweaks some want versus why others say “leave him alone". They also unpack the frustrating 2-4 road trip against the Astros and Padres, asking if it should be seen as a missed opportunity or just a minor stumble. From Garrett Crochet’s rough outing to the Roman Anthony game tying double that still ended in defeat, the guys de...

Aug 15, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Garrett Whitlock’s Bullpen Role Is Paying Off Big for The Red Sox

Garrett Whitlock is quietly having one of his best seasons in Boston, anchoring the late innings with Chapman and leading the team in relief innings and strikeouts. From multi-inning shutdowns to high-leverage strikeouts, Whitlock has embraced his defined bullpen role after years of role changes and injuries, giving the Red Sox a consistent weapon during their postseason push. Meanwhile, rising prospect David Sandlin has transitioned from the rotation to the bullpen in Triple-A, flashing upper-9...

Aug 14, 202553 min

Is Payton Tolle the Missing Piece in the Red Sox Rotation?

Payton Tolle’s meteoric rise has the Red Sox buzzing. Just a year after being drafted, the 6-foot-6 lefty is already in Triple-A with a fastball that baffles hitters and a personality that lights up the clubhouse. Hear how Tolle’s unique delivery, expanding pitch arsenal, and mindset shaped by personal loss are putting him on the doorstep of the big leagues. Plus, Tom Caron and Alex Speier break down Boston’s playoff push, Alex Bregman’s emotional return to Houston, and what September roster dec...

Aug 12, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Will Roman Anthony Be An All-Time Great For The Boston Red Sox?

Will Roman Anthony live up to the hype and become an all-time great Red Sox player? His new extension with the club will keep him in Boston until he is 29 years old, still in the prime of his career. Adam Pellerin and JP Ricciardi discuss the contract extension for Anthony and what that means for the Red Sox core moving forward. They also look ahead to the upcoming roadtrip, starting tonight against the San Diego Padres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 08, 202552 min

Red Sox Extend Roman Anthony: 310 To Left

Red Sox and Roman Anthony agree on an 8 year contract extension that will keep Anthony in Boston through 2033. Alex Speier and Julian McWilliams break down the extension and what it means for Anthony and the team moving forward. Plus, they look ahead to the 6 game road trip, which begins in San Diego tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 07, 202552 min

Dustin May Is Ready to Make Noise with the Red Sox

Dustin May opens up about the trade, the terrifying injury that nearly ended his career, and what he hopes to bring to Boston. Tom Caron and Alex Speier break down the Red Sox post-deadline surge, the impact May could have on a playoff push, and why the AL East is suddenly within reach. All that and more on the latest episode of 310 To Left with Tom Caron & Alex Speier featuring Dustin May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 05, 202524 min

Deadline Fallout: Are May & Matz Enough?

The Red Sox added two arms at the deadline in RHP Dustin May & LHP Steven Matz. Is it enough to have Boston playing in October? Jahmai Webster & Julian McWilliams break down the Red Sox acquisitions and bring up their biggest concerns about the roster over the final 2 months of the season. Plus Rob Bradford joins the show to discuss how close the Red Sox were to adding Twins starter Joe Ryan. This is 310 To Left, presented by your New England Ford Dealers with Jahmai Webster & Julian...

Aug 01, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Red Sox Add Steven Matz to Kick Off The Trade Deadline: 310 to Left Live

The MLB Trade Deadline is at 6pm today. Red Sox add LHP Steven Matz from the Cardinals, will they make any other moves to bolster their squad? Tom Caron & Alex Speier will break down the Matz trade details & how it improves the bullpen. Plus former Red Sox GM Dan Duquette & SNP analyst Mike McKenry join the show. This is 310 To Left, presented by your New England Ford Dealers with Tom Caron & Alex Speier GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: ...

Jul 31, 202552 min

Red Sox Trade Deadline Countdown LIVE: Will They Go All In?

The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here and the Red Sox have big decisions to make. After an eye-opening series win over the World Champion Dodgers, Boston has gone from question mark to contender and now the front office must choose a path before the Thursday, July 31st deadline at 6pm. Will they chase October with a bold move or hold steady and trust the current roster? From rotation reinforcements to lineup upgrades, the options are on the table and the pressure is on. This is 310 To Left, pres...

Jul 29, 202552 min

Could the Red Sox Trade Jarren Duran to Land Dylan Cease?

Are the Red Sox seriously considering trading Jarren Duran? And could Dylan Cease be the high-impact arm that transforms Boston’s postseason rotation? With the trade deadline looming, Alex Speier and Pete Abraham dig into the real possibility of Duran being dealt and the implications of targeting frontline starters like Cease. From the rotation’s sustainability to the front office’s urgency, the guys explore every angle of what the Sox might do in the days ahead. ESPN’s Buster Olney joins the sh...

Jul 25, 202554 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Red Sox Meet Mookie Betts Again in a Series Full of Storylines

Mookie Betts returns to Fenway Park this weekend and the Red Sox are hoping his slump doesn’t end in front of them. As the Dodgers look increasingly beatable, Tom Caron and Alex Speier break down what’s at stake for the Red Sox with the trade deadline looming and a brutal stretch of schedule ahead. Kyle Schwarber joins the show to reflect on his legendary 2021 run in Boston, the art of fitting into a new clubhouse, and why the postseason remains his greatest addiction. Plus, a look at the rise o...

Jul 24, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Are the Red Sox Ready to Go All In at the Trade Deadline?

With the deadline approaching, the Red Sox face big questions. Should they buy, sell, or stay put? We break down playoff odds, roster needs, and whether pitching, offense, or bullpen help should be the focus. We also look at the Cubs series, the start against the Phillies, and whether players like Wilyer Abreu or Jarren Duran could be on the move. All that and more on 310 To Left, presented by your New England Ford Dealers, with hosts Adam Pellerin and Julian McWilliams. GET NESN 360: https://ne...

Jul 22, 202553 min

Red Sox Crash Back To Earth With Series Loss To Chicago Cubs

The Red Sox 10-game win streak came to an end right out of the gates as the Red Sox dropped two of their three games to the Chicago Cubs. Have the Red Sox come back to earth after their incredible run? Travis Thomas & George Balekji discuss what went wrong, and listen in on what callers have to say about their favorite team. They also preview Patriots training camp as veterans report tomorrow, as well as talk the latest around the NFLPA scandal as it continues to unfold. GET NESN 360: https:...

Jul 21, 202554 minSeason 1Ep. 319

Red Sox Trade Deadline Decisions That Could Make or Break the Season

With the Trade Deadline nearing, the Red Sox sit in the second Wild Card spot and face the toughest remaining schedule in baseball. Will Craig Breslow buy, sell, or stay in the middle? Julian McWilliams and Jahmai Webster discuss roster needs, potential trade chips, and what Boston must do to stay in the race. They also highlight key players who need to step up, preview a pivotal series in Chicago, and ask whether the Sox can survive a brutal second-half stretch. All that on this episode of 310 ...

Jul 18, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 132
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