We like to think the Reds series was promising. We describe it in this episode as eating something delicious followed by eating something terrible, in so many words. We like to think the Nationals series was awesome. Stop using Greg Weissert, you animals. The hosts went on excursions this week. Jack made a pilgrimage to Worcester to see everyone's darling boy Masataka Yoshida rehab. Ian went to Fenway for a little banana ball. They both return with good news of the state of baseball. Would you r...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 30
How long have you been waiting for the NASP boys to do an episode at Chili's? Well, wait no longer! Come talk with us about baseball over some triple dippers. They even sang the birthday song, what a treat! Not to us, to someone else. Maybe next time. The Buehler problem, the Wong problem, the Red Sox problem - all solved with a Nashville Hot Mozzarella cheese pull. Inconsistent bats? Nothing that can't be fixed by a Southwestern Eggroll. Like, comment, subscribe, cheese pull. In that order. Lin...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 29
What a weird, exhausting week of .500 baseball. 2/3 against the Mariners, 1/3 against the Giants. Do you think it's an FSG media trick to get more ratings that they keep this team just interesting enough to have us watching but just bad enough to not play good? IDK just a thought. We saw our old girlfriend (Rafael Devers) on a date with another woman (The San Francisco Giants). She (our old girlfriend Rafael Devers) looks well. Kristian Campbell has been sent to Worcester. Roman Anthony now has ...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 28
Oops all punt years! "We traded Devers based on our team alignment. His visions and views did not align with the team. We are building an in-office culture. This was a baseball trade." Huge LOAD! Rubbish, trash, garbage, gruel, gunk. Call this year a big f'ing kablooey. You traded Rafael Devers and what did you get back for it? Did you even think about your actions, SAM? CRAIG? Put this year next to the rest of them since 2018. Underwhelming, underperforming garbage. Linktree NASP Instagram NASP...
Jun 17, 2025•51 min•Ep. 27
You did it - you son of a nutcracker you did it! Ladies, gentlemen, co, we have Roman Anthony! The kid gets to develop at the major league level and the big three are reunited. We discuss the furious Angels series and the quite enjoyable Yankees series. Did you guys see Carlos Rodon? Booty cheeks, right? Unfortunately we will forever hear about the Ceddanne short porch home run, but we just want to remind the haters that shutup! Linktree NASP Instagram NASP Twitter Ian's Twitter Jack's Twitter...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 26
Have you, great fan of Red Sox nation, ever heard the phrase "It's over, we're back..."? You have?? Why is that? Swept by the Brewers, big woof. Short-rallied once, and walked off twice. Definitively, it's over. Hendriks to the IL. This is the "it's over" part. But then - won the Braves series! The Braves are a way better team than the Brewers. Big show ups from Trevor Story and Garrett Crochet. This is the "we're back" part. Pick a lane and my god let it be the winning one. Linktree NASP Instag...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 25
Sorry, we get a little angy in this episode. Red Sox fans understand. Ever been so mid you split a series with the Baltimore Orioles? I, personally, would never. Those chuckle-ducks in Boston seem to have a different idea. If I have to watch another year of this clown team I am going to get into my little clown car and drive myself over to clown town to check myself in to the clown hospital to get evaluated for clown-schizophrenia. I'm sure you all feel the same way. The topics? The Braves serie...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 24
Bring in the closer, it's time for us to go home. Hopefully you enjoyed this three part mini-series from Campanelli Stadium. We enjoyed the Rox, and we certainly did NOT enjoy the Red Sox game. There's an interview in this episode with Caitlin, the assistant general manager for the Brockton Rox. It might be one of the night's highlights. Thank you, Brockton! Linktree NASP Instagram NASP Twitter Ian's Twitter Jack's Twitter...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 23
Welcome to Brockton part 2 - the heart of the order. This one has some interviews of the game go-ers at Campanelli Stadium, get to know the people! We do a little roster construction in this one. The rotation gets some eyes, the prospects get some eyes, and we're hopeful the Red Sox hire us as ongoing GM consultants. Keep up with our visit to Brockton! Linktree NASP Instagram NASP Twitter Ian's Twitter Jack's Twitter...
May 20, 2025•45 min•Ep. 22
They had us back in Brockton - on purpose! What a privilege to be both in-person at a baseball game while also watching our favorite team, the Boston Red Sox. So this is where the fun begins. This is part 1 of a three part mini-series. A fit check, a food check, a vibes check, a baseball check, and finally, a mic check. On the night of this episode, new city connects JUST. DROPPED. Linktree NASP Instagram NASP Twitter Ian's Twitter Jack's Twitter...
May 19, 2025•49 min•Ep. 21
This week was all about drama. The Red Sox? More like the Red Soaps! (Like Soap Opera) We have a LOT of takes - it is truly an honor to be able to give our unbridled opinions. They tell us this is a good team. We tell you we've seen this team for 4 years now. Let me make out stances as of 5/11/25 perfectly clear: You gotta keep Devers. You gotta keep Cora. We'd love to see the prospects, but the problem needs to be fixed at the major league level. Rate Pod On Lansdowne 1-star. Rate Not Another S...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 20
We learn a lot about the state of affairs from former colleague and friend of the pod, Jim Cain. What is it like to look at the Woo Sox right now - and how did Jim get to be an announcer? In non-baseball terms, it might be fair to say these last few years have felt like "it's always something" with the Red Sox. Based on the insight from Jim and in the words of Mrs. Doubtfire - "Help is on the way!" Jim gives a lot of great perspective with the current state of affairs. Come hang! Linktree NASP I...
May 07, 2025•55 min•Ep. 19
Triston Casas beat out the ball to 1B - but at what cost? The cost of a torn Patellar Tendon. The recovery time for that injury can be anywhere from 6-12 months. So, here are our options. Abraham Toro has been called up. You know what? Sure. In the interim, you've gotta give it to Romy and Toro. You could also consider Refsnyder and Wong, maybe even Grandal. Argue about Casas' current production all you want, but this is nothing less than a huge blow to the Red Sox lineup so early in the season....
May 03, 2025•19 min•Ep. 18
Nobody was hurt in the making of this episode. It was prior to this episode that some alleged perpetrator fractured Zach's hand with a 125mph exit velocity off the bat. During this episode we were watching a game against the Toronto Blue Jays that hopefully ended well (it did not end well). It was the first game Giolito was back on the mound for the Sox and, fortunately, happy surprise! Decent performance, well-located pitches. It was everything near the end and afterwards that, you know... Anyw...
May 01, 2025•29 min•Ep. 17
If anyone happens to be in Cleveland, there's a guy who said ya mum's a ho. I'll point him out to you if you haven't already seen his picture circulating Twitter. Go get em. That is - if Jarren Duran doesn't get to him first. Anyway, back to baseball. We have a lot of eyes on pitching in this episode. You know what's interesting? The pitching has been consistent but the roles for the pitchers are inconsistent. The lineup has been inconsistent but their roles have been pretty consistent. Really m...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 16
What do you think is more embarrassing, losing to the White Sox or... No, wait, that's it. It's a pretty annoying time to be a fan of the Boston Red Sox. We are just asking them to play enough baseball to beat bad teams. Wins against losing teams still count as wins. We feel good about relying on our bullpen - at least most of the time. The jury, as of 4/20/25, is still out on Justin Wilson.The jury, additionally, is still out on Zack Kelly. Though it's important to mention talking about the thi...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 15
Some people know ball, some people know the muffin man, but we know @dunkintern; the founder of the #gripcheck. (We also know ball.) Join us for the viral sensation that's sweeping the (Red Sox) nation, as well as an unfortunate recap of the White Sox series. Would you rather have an iced coffee or a big fat L from the Chicago White Sox? Correct, an iced coffee. Better hold on to it tight! Though if I were to title the White Sox series in the style of a Fall Out Boy song I would call it - "The S...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 14
So, the pitching is here. It's usually working, too. Still iffy on Justin Wilson. But the BATTING, bro? Peter Fatse, homie, brother, let's have a chat. Welcome back! Sorry for the pause, we were watching baseball and eating hot dogs. We join you fresh of a Cardinals sweep and a very disappointing Blue Jays not-sweep - but a walk-off dribbler from Trevor Story in game 4. Yeah, we're not jazzed about the results either. This season has had more ups and downs than an elevator. An emotional rollerco...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 13
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT, CRAIG BRESLOW SNUCK IN WITH THE GOODS. THE EXTENSION GOODS. Kristian Campbell, in a gosh darn no brainer, has been signed to an 8-year/$60-million contract extension. We will do as many emergency pods as you need us too, Craig Breslow. Keep 'em coming.
Apr 02, 2025•23 min•Ep. 12
TO THE TUNE OF 6 YEARS/$170MM - THE BOSTON RED SOX HAVE EXTENDED GARRETT CROCHET. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE GOT 'EM. LISTEN TO OUR LIVE REACTIONS. OR DON'T, YOU'RE AN ADULT.
Apr 01, 2025•14 min•Ep. 11
Crazy to think we blew it that fast, huh? We all saw what happened in Texas over the weekend, many akin it to the Alamo. The Boston Red Sox, believe it or not, struck out with runners in scoring position. As my therapist would say, focus on the positives. Chat could not have cooked Tony Mazz any harder after Kristian Campbell showed up with a whole lot of enthusiasm and plenty of good baseball. Gosh darn it, I would say he even looks ready for the big leagues! Father Wilyer also returns with a f...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 10
It's almost here. Opening Day Christmas is almost here. Are you as excited as we are? It's just about the baseball season, and we have - OPENING DAY JITTERS. Special guest Micah of Ballpark Buzz joins us on this, the episode before opening day baseball 2025. Minutes before recording we received confirmation that Kristian Campbell will be on our opening day roster. Let this description serve as a reminder of where we were when his major league employment was announced. Hello, 2025 Boston Red Sox ...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 9
What a time to be a Red Sox fan! Especially now that our favorite pitcher, Chris Sale, has paid tribute to Luis Tiant. ...what? He doesn't play for...? Wait, yes he does. He doesn't? Then what? When? For WHO? VAUGHN GRISSOM? This is the worst timeline. First, a fit check in the name of baseball. A wool-ish fit and a St Patrick's Day fit with famous Irish baseball player, David O'Tiz. (If you haven't seen the episode graphic, check the episode graphic.) We are actually hoping that when you are li...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 8
THE ORIOLES ARE A 92 WIN TEAM. Or so they say. The AL East is undoubtedly the most competitive division in baseball. So we have our frienemies on; budding rivals @JoshSroka, @RW_Harris, @AlexMurphyJour, and @Lizzzzzzzzzzzy of Section 336, Yankee Files, Rays the Roof, and Jay Bird Watching, respectively. Many are saying the Red Sox. MANY. I mean, what are your other options? The limping Yankees? The homeless Rays? The poverty Orioles? The immigrant Blue Jays? Sources are saying that Alex Bregman ...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 7
Spoiler Alert: We are going to start this episode with a lot of hating. As for the Boston Red Sox? Mostly good, mostly good. We don't know what we loved more, Alex Bregman's home run, or... No, it was Alex Bregman's home run. The fight for the Red Sox 2B of the future is on. David Hamilton is showing off, so is Campbell, Mayer, that's right - even me. The bullpen is going hard, too. Hendriks is back showing signs of life. Slaten, Whitlock, and, that's right, you guessed it - even me. It really i...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 6
Has spring indeed sprung? It seems, indeed, that spring sprang sprung. Ian does this episode from the train. Baseball is back in session and Chris Henrique of Beyond the Monster is helping us get eyes on the notable freshmen. We're talking Roman Anthony, we're talking Carlos Narvaez, we're talking Kristian Campbell, we're talking Quinn Priester. I think I speak for all of us when I say "Fuuuuttuuurreee". The Grapefruit League starts back up this weekend - it's officially time for baseball. Garre...
Feb 21, 2025•56 min•Ep. 5
There’s drama at third base and there are new kids in camp. With the new Alex Bregman signing, is there enough room at third base for Rafael Devers? With all the new kids in Red Sox camp it's no wonder that competition has been on the rise. Let's not forget that some in-house competition is a good problem. What else are we expecting from the new guys? We play a little over/under on some potential numbers. Some of the predictions are probably free money. The others might surprise you! Probably no...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 4
Alex Bregman. Alex Bregman? Alex Bregman. Alex Bregman, Alex Bregman. Alex Bregman Alex Bregman, Alex Bregman Alex Bregman Alex Bregman. John Henry, Craig Breslow, Alex Bregman. Baseball MLB Alex Bregman Alex Bregman. Alex - and I can not stress this enough - Bregman.
Feb 13, 2025•34 min•Ep. 3
Pumpsie Green was the first black baseball player to play for the Red Sox and the last black baseball player to overcome the color barrier in the MLB. The Red Sox were notably the last baseball team to add a black player to their major league roster. Featured guest and NESN reporter Jahmai Webster, interviewed Pumpsie Green a few years back. Pumpsie Green hated being a legacy, but he loved being a baseball player. Jack and Jahmai echo the same sentiment; especially in Boston, the fans care more ...
Feb 11, 2025•34 min•Ep. 2
It's the turn of a new leaf. A new season. A new truck. Today is the day the Boston Red Sox load up the truck with all the players and hot dogs that they will need for the next 2 months. We mostly talk about hot dogs in this episode, along with the very unfortunate municipality of Worcester Massachusetts. Did you guys see the truck, by the way? We are excited. The tradition of loading the truck spans back to 2003 when we started winning world series'. It spawns a new dawn on the baseball season....
Feb 04, 2025•57 min•Ep. 1
