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FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports

What began as a podcast about the Red Sox and Yankees has become so much more. Whether it's focused on the legendary Sox-Yanks rivalry, Sabermetrics or sobriety, Brian Shactman and John Senecal elevate the conversation. These two SuperFans -- one Boston, one New York -- have been in the stands or press box for some of sports' greatest moments, and their perspective will give you plenty to think and talk about. Facebook: @FANBASEpodcastTwitter: @PodcastFanbase
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Episodes

#116: No Judge No Offense

The Yankees have seemingly NOTHING without Aaron Judge and now it's REALLY time to send down Anthony Volpe. And oh, no one is catching Tampa.

Jun 12, 202318 min

#115: Rookie Blues

Anthony Volpe, Tristan Casas -- send them down? And why good pitching may be unavailable at the deadline.

Jun 06, 202321 min

#114: AL East Fun!!

Find a better division in sports. Plus, John contemplates life without Giancarlo Stanton, and Brian just contemplates.

May 24, 202315 min

#113: Temp Check

Yankees and Sox battling it out for the basement! But it could make for one heck of a weird and compelling Wild Card race that could heat up WAY EARLIER than usual.

May 15, 202318 min

#112: John on Edge

The Yankees are struggling, and John is freaking out. Kind of amazing that two teams can be next to each other in standings yet the "feel" is so different.

May 02, 202318 min

#111: Clint Hurdle

You may know the name. Managed the Pirates. Even led Colorado to a World Series. But he is WAY more than that. From SI cover to how and why he's still in baseball. Perhaps, our best conversation yet.

Apr 19, 202338 min

#110: Early Returns

Franchy rakes, Rays make Chaim look bad, and we talk beer and how Astros cheating may NEVER get old.

Apr 13, 202327 min

#109: In Season!

Pitch clock thumbs up and thumbs down to Sox pitching. We look at the season's great start!

Apr 04, 202317 min

#108: Baseball Season!

Let the games begin! We predict all the divisions, call the World Series and also chime in on the pitch clock's impact.

Mar 29, 202324 min

#107: WBC Needs To Be WC

As great as the drama was in the World Baseball Classic, we discuss why baseball MUST make the tournament bigger, just like soccer's World Cup.

Mar 22, 202319 min

#106: Chaim Bloom

The Red Sox boss on nervously watching the WBC and why Sox fans shouldn't be so glum. You can judge whether you are convinced!

Mar 16, 202328 min

#105: FRED FREAKIN' LYNN!!

The former Sox great talks about getting drafted by the YANKEES. Sure, there's the historic '75 season and what he's doing now... but there's also his time in Bristol, CT and his fishing "incidents" in downtown Boston. A must listen!

Feb 22, 202337 min

#104 : Cheaters and Winners

Evan Drellich has a new book out on the Astros cheating scandal. But it hits hard for both Yankee and Red Sox fans. Big time.

Feb 15, 202331 min

#103 Pre Pre-Season Vibes

Boos on one side ... sighs of relief on the other. Can you guess? Plus, Super Bowl picks!!

Feb 02, 202323 min

#102: Raffy Worth It?

Rafael Devers gets his $300 Million. Is it a good deal? Which mega deal IS the best? We break it all down!

Jan 05, 202322 min

#101: Jackson Olson is Bananas

A college baseball career was supposed to turn into a pro career. Instead, Jackson Olson is a full-time TikTok-er and a Savanah Banana. And doing GREAT. An amazing story.

Dec 21, 202256 min

#Ep 100: Judging (and) Xander

Two huge deals. Two franchises with wildly different approaches. Is Brian done with Boston? Are Yankee fans good now?

Dec 08, 202230 min

#99: MVP and Money

Aaron Judge gets the MVP, but when will we know the AAV? All quiet on the signing front.... but for how long?

Nov 18, 202221 min

#98: Season Done, Time to (for) Judge

We put a ribbon on the season and find some reason to like the Astros win. But really, it's all about Aaron Judge and our evolving views on what could (or should) happen.

Nov 07, 202222 min

#97: R.I.P. NYY

The Yankees are done. Is Brian Cashman done, too? Aaron Boone? And of course, we talk about Aaron Judge's next move, as well as our World Series predictions!

Oct 24, 202224 min

#96: Onward!

Down to four teams, we pick the winners. As for losers, what was up with the Cleveland Guardians? Cradling babies and missing calls. We tip our cap to Bryce Harper and shake our heads with Fernando Tatis, Jr.

Oct 19, 202224 min

#95: Judge-ing and Playoffs

We put a ribbon on Aaron Judge's record and pick winners for every Wild Card series. Fear the Rays...feel bad for the Mets.

Oct 06, 202218 min

#94 Waiting.... Judge-ing

Yankees playoff plans are set, so all that's left is for Aaron Judge to hit his dingers. Plus, we put Albert Pujols' 700 HRs in proper perspective.

Sep 26, 202218 min

#93 Judge Judge Judge

Will he do it? When will he do it? Will the Sox pitch to him? Who will be able to see it? Oy, so many questions! But it IS exciting.

Sep 22, 202216 min

#92: Yankees All Good?

It looks the Red Sox could play spoiler for Yankees. IF ... IF the Yankees implode, might Derek Jeter take over? Also, we talk rule changes and Albert Pujols. We all agree on what he'll do. Tune in to find out.

Sep 12, 202227 min

#91: Judge vs Maris

If Aaron Judge hits 62, what does that mean? Would he be the TRUE Home Run King? YES! Fire Bloom and Cora? And we discuss John's trip to High-A Ball.

Aug 31, 202224 min

#90:  It's Unofficially Official

The Red Sox are done. They can't win more than 75% of their remaining games. No way. Plus, the ghost of John Senecal on the most recent Subway Series.

Aug 24, 202215 min

#89: New York, We Have a Problem

Can't hit. Can't pitch. Can't win. Not the Sox. The Yankees! Can Giancarlo Stanton come back already? Plus, the disgrace of Fernando Tatis, Jr and the grace of Albert Pujols (should he come back next year to get 700?

Aug 15, 202220 min

#88: Sound the Alarm!

The Red Sox and the Yankees are in trouble. However, only one has a future. We delve into both, and also the magic of Aaron Judge and the upstart Baltimore Orioles.

Aug 11, 202223 min

# 87: Trade Deadline Extravaganza

Some big deals and some head scratchers. Brian is on the verge of dropping season tickets while John wonders whether Jordan Montgomery was a problem off the field. We break down a pretty crazy MLB trade deadline.

Aug 03, 202219 min
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