The Baseball Hour with Tony Mazz
The Baseball Hour with Tony Mazz airs weeknights from 6pm-7pm ET during baseball season. Hosted by Tony Massarotti, he is also joined weekly by Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic and, and Matt McCarthy & Tyler Milliken from 98.5 The Sports Hub. Download full show podcasts every weeknight right here on 985thesportshub.com, bPod Studios, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast service.
Red Sox Swept by Yankees // Offensive Struggles at the Plate for the Red Sox - 4/24
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Tyler Milliken on The Baseball Hour and they open the show discussing the Red Sox struggles at the plate in their losses to the Yankees. (15:05) Thoughts from the callers on the Red Sox.
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First MLB Manager FIRED? - Breaking Balls with Tony Mazz
Tony Massarotti says it's that time of year to start looking at MLB managers on the hot seat. Mazz takes a look at the Red Sox, Mets, Phillies and Giants leaders.
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Jared Carrabis Joins the Show // Lack of Pop in the Red Sox Lineup // Red Sox Shutout vs Yankees - 4/22
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Jared Carrabis on the Baseball Hour and the guys discuss the Red Sox slow start and if the team can turn things around. (12:45) Thoughts on the lack of pop in the Red Sox lineup. Plus, thoughts from the callers.  (27:03) More thoughts from the callers on the Red Sox.
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Red Sox Open Series with Yankees // Reacting to Sam Kennedy Comments // Red Sox Lack of Big Name Signings - 4/21
(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing the importance of the Red Sox upcoming series with the Yankees. (10:37) Reacting to what Sam Kennedy had to say on NESN’s pregame show earlier today. (25:39) Mazz gives his thoughts on the Red Sox not signing big name players and expecting to get better. Plus, thoughts from the callers.
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Red Sox EPICALLY BAD Offense - Breaking Balls with Tony Mazz
Tony Massarotti takes a look at the Red Sox slow start on offense in 2026. Mazz also looks at the bunched up AL East standings after 3 weeks.
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Red Sox Split Series with Tigers // Red Sox Lineup vs Good Pitching // Caller Reaction - 4/20
(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox series with the Tigers and how it didn’t really feel like a split series. (15:22) The callers give their thoughts on the Red Sox. (26:13) Thoughts on the Red Sox lineup inability to beat good pitching so far this season.
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Baseball Hour Roundtable // State of the Red Sox // Red Sox Open Homestand Against Tigers - 4/17
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Matt McCarthy and Tyler Milliken on The Baseball Hour and the guys open the roundtable with their thoughts on the current state of the Red Sox.  (16:18) Is Alex Cora feeling the heat early in the season? (26:41) The callers give their thoughts on the Red Sox.
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State of the Yankees with MICHAEL KAY - Breaking Balls with Tony Mazz
Tony Massarotti welcomes longtime Yankees announcer Michael Kay to Breaking Balls. Mazz and Kay break down where the Yankees stand in the 2026 season and how the AL East could shake out.
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Is There Too Much Pressure on Roman Anthony? // Red Sox Set to Open Homestand vs Tigers // Callers Thoughts - 4/16
(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour with what he thinks is the most alarming development of the early season for the Red Sox. (16:17) More thoughts on Roman Anthony and the pressure on him this season. Plus, callers' thoughts. (28:27) More thoughts from the callers on the Red Sox.
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Jared Carrabis Joins the Show // Red Sox Lose 2 of 3 to Twins // Red Sox Callers - 4/15
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Jared Carrabis on The Baseball Hour and they open the hour discussing the Red Sox recent road trip and what is their biggest concern with the team. (15:11) The callers give their thoughts on the Red Sox! (24:01) Should we be concerned about Sonny Gray following his inconsistent start to the season?
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Garrett Crochet’s Tough Night in Minnesota // Red Sox vs Twins - 4/14
(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour with his thoughts on Garrett Crochet’s tough start in Minnesota last night against the Twins. Plus, the callers give their thoughts. (10:32) More thoughts from the callers on the Red Sox and on Garrett Crochet.
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Red Sox ISSUES evaluating OWN PLAYERS - Breaking Balls with Tony Mazz
Tony Massarotti dives deep into the Red Sox evaluation of their own top prospects. Are they flawed in their process? Mazz also looks at there recent dead money in the starting rotation over the last 5 seasons.
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Red Sox Take 2 of 3 from Cardinals // Jazz Chisholm’s Fielding Miscue for Yankees // Red Sox Open Series in Minnesota - 4/13
(0:00) Mazz opens the Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox taking 2 of 3 over the Cardinals this weekend. Plus, a thought on the Red Sox and having their young guys under contract early in their careers. (14:18) Mazz reads off some comments made by Alex Cora prior to tonight’s games in Minnesota. Plus, callers on the Red Sox. (25:54) Thoughts on Yankees 2nd baseman Jazz Chisholm’s big mishap in the field over the weekend.
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Tyler Milliken Joins the Show // When did Things Change for the Red Sox? // Red Sox Spending - 4/10
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Tyler Milliken on The Baseball Hour and they open the show discussing the Red Sox and their spending for the 2026 MLB season. (12:48) Did things change for the Red Sox when Larry Lucchino left the team? (26:24) Thoughts on the Red Sox and their “reactionary” contract signings through recent years.
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The State of OWNERSHIP, Red Sox & Yankees - Breaking Balls with Tony Mazz
Tony Massarotti brings in Mike Vaccaro from the NY Post to discuss his new book, The Bosses of the Bronx on this edition of Breaking Balls. Mazz and Vaccaro talk past and present ownership of both the Red Sox and Yankees. Plus, Tony has more thoughts on the challenge system in MLB.
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What is Jarren Duran’s Role on the 2026 Red Sox // Matt McCarthy Joins the Show // Red Sox Take 2 of 3 from Brewers - 4/9
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Matt McCarthy on The Baseball Hour and they open the show discussing Jarren Duran and his role on the Red Sox this season. (12:41) More on Jarren Duran and if his value is dwindling with each passing day. (24:32) Mazz and McCarthy discuss the Red Sox potentially flipping Trevor Story and Marcelo Mayer in the field. Plus, final thoughts from the guys.
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Jared Carrabis Joins the Show // Red Sox Take 2 of 3 from Brewers // Is Small Ball Sustainable for the Red Sox? - 4/8
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Jared Carrabis on The Baseball Hour and the guys open the show discussing the Red Sox “small ball” win over the Brewers and if that is something that can be sustainable. (15:07) Thoughts from the callers on the Red Sox. (24:38) Should the Red Sox consider swapping Trevor Story and Marcelo in the field?
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Is there too much pressure on Roman Anthony? // Red Sox Fall to 2-8 on Season - 4/7
(0:00) Mazz opens the Baseball Hour with his thoughts on the state of the Red Sox and if there is too much pressure being put on Roman Anthony. (13:45) The callers give their thoughts on the Red Sox.
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TWO PLAYERS contributing to Red Sox ROUGH START - Breaking Balls with Tony Mazz
Tony Massarotti breaks down the Red Sox rough start 10 games into the 2026 MLB season in another edition of Breaking Balls. Mazz takes a look at 2 players contributing to the struggles.
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What is the Red Sox Identity? // Red Sox vs Brewers // Trevor Story’s Early Season Struggles - 4/6
(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour asking the question: what is the identity of the Red Sox? (11:45) Some thoughts on the early season struggles of Trevor Story. Plus, the callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (28:39) Some thoughts on Greg Weissert’s bad start to the season. Plus, final thoughts from the callers.
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ABS Challenge System an ISSUE through 1 Week - Breaking Balls with Tony Mazz
Tony Massarotti breaks down the biggest story through 1 week of the MLB season; the ABS challenge system.
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Good and Bad from Opening Day // Tracking Marcelo Mayer - 4-3
(0:00) Alongside Matt McCarthy and Tyler Milliken, Tony Mazz reacts to the Red Sox home opener.
(14:15) Reacting to Marcelo Mayer's big day; will he get a chance against lefty pitchers?
(24:21) Caleb Durbin received the full Fenway experience. Plus, what is Tom Werner saying about the Red Sox?
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Jared Carrabis Joins the Show // Red Sox Swept by Astros // Carlos Narvaez Scratched in Series Finale - 4/1
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Jared Carrabis on The Baseball Hour and they open the show with thoughts on the Red Sox getting swept by the Astros, the teams 1-5 start, and Carlos Narvaez getting benched in Wednesday’s game. (13:31) The callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (26:09) Some thoughts on the Red Sox performance in the field in Tuesday night's loss to the Astros. Plus, final thoughts from the callers.
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Red Sox Lose Series Opener to Astros // Does the Front Office Care more about Baseball or the Business? - 3/31
(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour with his thoughts on the Red Sox and if they are more interested in the business than they are in the baseball product on the field. (14:46) Thoughts from the callers on the current state of the Red Sox.
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Red Sox Lose 2 of 3 to Reds // Wilyer Abreu’s Big Weekend at the Plate // ABS System in Baseball - 3/30
(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour with his thoughts on the Red Sox following the team losing 2 of the 3 to the Reds over the weekend. (14:22) Thoughts on the ABS system over the weekend. Plus, the callers give their thoughts on the Red Sox. (26:49) Thoughts on Wilyer Abreu’s big weekend at the plate. Plus, can the Red Sox be a run prevention team this season?
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BONUS: Red Sox CONCERNS after Opening Weekend - Breaking Balls with Tony Mazz
Tony Massarotti breaks down the Red Sox season opening series in Cincinnati. The Sox have some concerns coming off the weekend.
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Red Sox Open Season with Win in Cincinnati // Baseball Hour Roundtable // Marcelo Mayer’s Performance Off the Bench - 3/27
(0:00) Mazz, Matt McCarthy, and Tyler Milliken open the Baseball Hour with their opening thoughts on the Red Sox season opening win in Cincinnati. (13:53) Thoughts on Marcelo Mayer’s performance coming off the bench in the season opener. (23:28) Was Carlos Narvaez operating on his own when he bunted Mayer over to 3rd base in the 7th inning last night?
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Red Sox Win Season Opener 3-0 // Garrett Crochet K’s 6 in Start // ABS Challenges Help Power Red Sox to Win - 3/26
(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour with some thoughts on Garrett Crochet and Caleb Durbin in the Red Sox opening day matchup with the Reds. (14:34) Mazz has some thoughts on the opening night performance of Aaron Judge last night. Plus, callers on the Red Sox. (23:34) More thoughts from the callers on the Red Sox. (31:15) Instant reaction to the Red Sox 3-0 season opening win over the Reds.
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BONUS: Bryce Harper & Aaron Judge UNDER the MICROSCOPE in 2026 - Breaking Balls with Tony Mazz
Tony Massarotti looks at players ON ALERT in the 2026 MLB Season in another edition of Breaking Balls.
1:40 - Bryce Harper vs Dave Dombrowski
3:00 - Bryce Harper overrated?
6:30 - Dave Dombrowski's resume
8:55 - Tigers add Valdez
13:45 - Aaron Judge needs a ring
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2026 MLB Season Kicks off on Wednesday // Jared Carrabis Joins the Show // Red Sox 2026 Expectations - 3/25
(0:00) The Baseball Hour is back for the 2026 season and Mazz is joined by Jared Carrabis. The guys open the show with their thoughts on the Red Sox roster for the 2026 season. (10:25) The callers give their thoughts on the Red Sox ahead of the start of the season. (18:43) What happened with Kristian Campbell? And should there be concern about his struggles?
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BONUS: Red Sox Prospects going in OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS - Breaking Balls with Tony Mazz
Tony Massarotti is here with the debut of Breaking Balls. Mazz takes a look at two top Red Sox Prospects, Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell, and explains why they are headed in opposite directions within the organization.
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DEBACLE: Tony Mazz on Alex Bregman Fallout with Red Sox
Tony Massarotti is back with another offseason edition of The Baseball Hour. Mazz reacts to Alex Bregman signing with the Chicago Cubs.
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SPECIAL: HUGE Red Sox Offseason Coming
Tony Mazz is here with a first look at the Boston Red Sox Offseason plans.
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Red Sox Season Ends at Yankee Stadium // Baseball Hour Roundtable // Caller Reaction - 10/3
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Matt McCarthy and Tyler Milliken to discuss the 2025 Red Sox and the series loss to the Yankees. (15:58)The callers weigh in with thoughts and questions for the guys on the Red Sox.(25:36) Discussion on Alex Bregman’s future with the Red Sox. Plus more caller reaction. (36:50) Final thoughts on the Red Sox from The Baseball Roundtable!
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Red Sox Drop Game 2 to Yankees // Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy // Can Jarren Duran Rebound from his Game 2 Mistake - 10/2
(0:00) Mazz is joined by Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy and they open the Baseball Hour discussing what led to a Red Sox loss last night in Yankee Stadium. (14:31) The callers weigh in on the Red Sox with Mazz and Jared. (26:50) Can Jarren Duran rebound from his costly mistake in Game 2? Plus, more callers weighing in on the Red Sox.
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Red Sox take Game 1 in New York // Garrett Crochet Dominates in Win // Red Sox Callers - 10/1
(0:00) Mazz gives his opening thoughts on Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox win last night in New York.(14:53) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox.(25:30) Mazz has some thoughts on how the Red Sox game is going.(38:28) Final thoughts from The Baseball Hour.
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Red Sox vs Yankees In Game 1 // Garrett Crochet vs Aaron Judge // Red Sox Callers - 9/30
(0:00) Mazz opens the show discussing the Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card matchup in New York. Plus, caller reaction on the Red Sox.(14:21) Thoughts on Garrett Crochet getting the start in Game 1 of the Wild Card round.(24:50) Mazz has some thoughts on how the game has gone so far for the Red Sox. (37:36) Final thoughts and calls.
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Red Sox vs Yankees in A.L. Wild Card Round // Lucas Giolito OUT with Elbow Injury // Red Sox Bullpen - 9/29
(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox getting into the American League playoffs and talks about the latest news around the team, including Lucas Giolito’s elbow injury. (12:03) Mazz gives his thoughts on the Red Sox having the play in Yankee Stadium for the Wild Card round. Plus, the callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (28:27) Is the Red Sox bullpen their biggest strength in this series with the Yankees?
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Red Sox on the Brink of a Playoff Spot // Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy // Could Roman Anthony Return in the Playoffs? - 9/25
(0:00) Mazz is joined on The Baseball Hour by Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy and they open the hour discussing the Red Sox and how far they could go in the American League playoffs. (17:07) Could Roman Anthnoy return to the lineup if the Red Sox make the ALCS? (23:24) Thoughts on Masataka Yoshida's recent hot stretch. Plus, the callers weigh in on the Red Sox.
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Red Sox Fans Engagement Level // Will the Red Sox Make The Playoffs? // Garrett Whitlock's Strong Finish - 9/24
(0:00 Mazz opens up the Baseball Hour with the fan excitement level around the Red Sox as they fight for the postseason.(15:55) Callers weigh in on the current state of the Red Sox (26:55) Mazz gives his thoughts on how Garrett Whitlock has looked down the stretch for the Red Sox. Plus, more caller reaction to the team. (38:42) Final thoughts from Mazz.
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