The Baseball Hour with Tony Mazz

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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.

Craig Breslow’s Trade Deadline Approach // Jarren Duran’s Comments on Section 10 Podcast // Red Sox vs Blue Jays - 6/27
Last Friday at 11:06 PM

(0:00) Mazz, McCarthy, and Milliken are on The Baseball Hour Roundtable discussing Breslow’s trade of Devers and his approach at the upcoming trade deadline. (15:20) They share their thoughts on Jarren Duran’s recent comments made on The Section 10 podcast. (24:55) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (37:55) Final thoughts on The Baseball Hour Roundtable.


Craig Breslow’s Trade Deadline Approach // Kristian Campbell’s AAA Performance // Red Sox Swept by Angels - 6/26
Last Thursday at 11:07 PM

(0:00) Mazz is joined by Matt McCarthy on The Baseball Hour as they discuss Breslow’s impact as Chief Baseball Officer of the Red Sox. (10:57) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (21:25) Mazz discusses Kristian Campbell’s performance in last night’s AAA game in addition to more thoughts on Craig Breslow. (33:39) Final thoughts from Mazz on The Baseball Hour.


Jared Carrabis on the Red Sox Trade Deadline Approach // Red Sox vs Angels // Red Sox Bad Fundamentals - 6/25
Last Wednesday at 11:04 PM

(0:00) Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy opens The Baseball Hour with Mazz discussing the Red Sox Trade deadline approach. (12:51) Mazz and Carrabis discuss how the coaching and fundamentals of the Red Sox are impacting their season. (25:14) Does it feel like the Red Sox are building towards something good? (35:39) Final thoughts on The Baseball Hour.


It’s Never Alex Cora’s Fault // Walker Buehler Has Been a Disaster // Are the Red Sox Buyers or Sellers? - 6/24
Last Tuesday at 11:04 PM

(0:00) Mazz is joined by Matt McCarthy as they kick off The Baseball Hour discussing Alex Cora’s recent change in behavior and lack of accountability following the latest Red Sox loss. (12:37) Comments on Walker Buehler’s horrendous year with the Red Sox and caller reactions about the state of the team. (27:24) Conversation on what the Red Sox will do at the Trade Deadline, more caller reactions, and Trivia Tuesday. Plus, breaking news of Kristaps Porzingis being traded. (36:51) Final thoughts ahead of the Red Sox vs Angels game tonight.


Red Sox Are Eternally Mediocre // Jarren Duran and Alex Cora’s Behavior // Red Sox Have Become a Platoon Roster - 6/23
06/23/2025

(0:00) Mazz kicks off The Baseball Hour revealing his epiphany about how the Red Sox will always remain a .500 ball club.  (14:13) Comments on Jarren Duran and his all out attitude following his ejection from last night’s loss against the Giants. (26:43) Reaction to Alex Cora’s recent change in behavior and newfound belief in the Red Sox. Plus, discussion about the Red Sox’s new platoon identity. (38:10) Final thoughts and calls ahead of the Red Sox vs Angels game.


Were the Red Sox Right to Trade Devers? // Red Sox vs Giants // Craig Breslow and Buster Post as Chief Baseball Officers - 6/20
06/20/2025

(0:00) Matt McCarthy and Tyler Milliken are on The Baseball Hour and open the hour discussing the Rafael Devers trade to the Red Sox. ( 16:28) Thoughts on Craig Breslow and Buster Posey and their differing styles being Chief Baseball Officers. (32:21) The discussion continues on Rafael Devers and how the 2025 season went with him in Boston before being traded. Plus, the callers weigh in.


Recent Comments on Devers from Former Red Sox Players // Kristian Campbell Sent to AAA - 6/19
06/19/2025

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing recent comments from former Red Sox players on the Devers trade. (15:05) Mazz discusses the breaking news of Kristian Campbell being sent back to the AAA. (25:16) Mazz talks about Curt Schilling’s recent comments on the Devers trade.


Rafael Devers Comments on Playing the Field in San Francisco // Susan Slusser Joins the Show // Red Sox Win Against Mariners - 6/18
06/18/2025

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing the recent Devers trade. Plus, he compares management styles between the Red Sox and Giants. (10:30) Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle joins the show to talk about the Devers trade. (23:01) Mazz shares his thoughts on today’s Red Sox game vs the Mariners. Plus, callers weigh in.


Red Sox Front Office Press Conference Thoughts // Rafael Devers Speaks from San Francisco // Red Sox Players Ready to Move On from Rafael Devers - 6/17
06/17/2025

(0:00) Mazz kicks off The Baseball Hour with thoughts on the Red Sox’s press conference last night and Rafael Devers’ comments from today’s introductory press conference in San Francisco. (14:06) Reaction to Sam Kennedy’s comments about the Red Sox’s success over the last 25 years and caller reactions about the Devers trade. (26:10) Comments on how Red Sox players reacted to Rafael Devers being traded. Plus, Trivia Tuesday! (38:11) Final thoughts and calls ahead of the Red Sox vs Mariners game tonight.


Rafael Devers Traded to Giants // Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports Joins the Show // Red Sox Hate Paying Their Stars - 6/16
06/16/2025

(0:00) Mazz kicks off The Baseball Hour with his initial thoughts surrounding the Rafael Devers trade. (14:02) CBS Sports’ Julian McWilliams calls in to the show to talk about the Devers trade and the crumbled relationship between Devers and the Red Sox. (28:35) Conversation about how the Red Sox don’t like big, long-term contracts and caller reactions about the state of the team moving forward. (39:20) Final thoughts ahead of the Red Sox vs Mariners game tonight.


The Baseball Roundtable with Mazz and Matt McCarthy // Red Sox vs Yankees // Alex Cora’s Relationship With Craig Breslow - 6/13
06/13/2025

(0:00) Mazz and Matt McCarthy open The Baseball Hour discussing Cora’s decision regarding tonight’s lineup against the Yankees. (16:50) The guys discuss Cora’s recent attitude with the team and his role as manager. (23:21) They continue the conversation on Alex Cora and his relationship with the front office. (37:20) Mazz and McCarthy share their final thoughts on The Baseball Hour.


Mayer and Anthony vs Yankees? // Joon Lee Joins The Baseball Hour // Are the Red Sox Broken Internally? - 6/12
06/12/2025

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing whether Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer should be playing in this weekend’s game against the Yankees. (16:11) Mazz discusses the Red Sox development of their top prospects. Plus, callers weigh in. (25:17) Mazz and Joon Lee discuss the relationship between Alex Cora and the front office of the Red Sox. (37:15) Final thoughts from Mazz on The Baseball Hour.


Jared Carrabis on Roman Anthony’s Call Up // Cora’s Job Security // Red Sox vs Rays - 6/11
06/11/2025

(0:00) Mazz is joined by Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy, and they open The Baseball Hour discussing Roman Anthony’s first few games in the MLB. (12:51) The guys discuss Cora’s managerial role and the security of his job. (27:59) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox. Plus, final thoughts from Mazz and Carrabis. 


Red Sox Errors Continue // No Urgency to Win // Red Sox vs Rays - 6/10
06/10/2025

(0:00) Mazz is back as he kicks off the Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox’s never-ending mistakes on the field.  (14:48) Conversation about the severe dysfunction within the Red Sox organization. (25:06) More comments about the Red Sox’s broken development system and caller reactions. (36:37) Final thoughts ahead of the Red Sox/Rays game tonight. 


Roman Anthony Has Arrived // Caller Reaction // Red Sox vs Rays - 6/9
06/09/2025

(0:00) Matt McCarthy is in for Mazz as he kicks off The Baseball Hour discussing Roman Anthony’s long-overdue promotion to the Red Sox and what the future holds for the team. (12:33) Comments about putting left fielder Roman Anthony in right field for his Major League debut. (25:44) Caller reactions about everything discussed tonight. (37:19) Final thoughts ahead of the Red Sox/Rays game.


Baseball Hour Roundtable // Red Sox vs Yankees // Red Sox Pitching Philosophy - 6/6
06/06/2025

(0:00) Mazz and Milliken open The Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox and where they rank in average age on the roster. (16:11) The guys discuss the pitching philosophies of the Red Sox.  (28:59) Mazz and Milliken discuss Red Sox top prospects. Plus, callers weigh in.  (37:19) Final thoughts from Mazz and Milliken.


Have the Red Sox Lost the Urgency to Win? // Why Hasn’t Roman Anthony Been Called Up? - 6/5
06/05/2025

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing how the Red Sox have lost the urgency to win (13:19) Callers weigh in on the state of the Red Sox. (25:07) Why hasn’t Roman Anthony been called up yet? (36:27) Final thoughts from Mazz.


Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy // Red Sox Avoid Sweep vs Angels // State of the Red Sox - 6/4
06/04/2025

(0:00) Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy joins Mazz on the Baseball Hour, and they open the show discussing the current state of the Red Sox. (17:07) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (27:42) The guys discuss Kristian Campbell’s struggles. Plus, final thoughts from Mazz and Jared.


State of the Red Sox // Alex Cora’s Failure to Manage // Trivia Tuesday - 6/3
06/03/2025

(0:00) Mazz kicks off the show asking who is to blame for the disastrous state of the Red Sox. (15:42) Conversation about how the Red Sox seem to regress as quickly as they improve, Alex Cora’s mismanagement of the team, and caller reactions. (25:43) Trivia Tuesday, reacting to comments made by Craig Breslow, and more caller reactions about everything Mazz has talked about.


Kristian Campbell First Base Experiment is Over // Red Sox Machine is Broken // Garrett Crochet’s Best Start of the Year - 6/2
06/02/2025

(0:00) Mazz kicks off the show by addressing the latest on the Kristian Campbell first base situation and Alex Cora’s current standing with the Red Sox. (8:10) Conversation about Alex Cora’s future as manager for the Red Sox and caller reactions. (18:42) Continuing discussion about Alex Cora’s managing and the current state of the Red Sox. (31:22) Final comments on Garrett Crochet’s dominant outing yesterday.


Baseball Hour Roundtable // What is the Red Sox Biggest Struggle? // Red Sox vs Braves - 5/30
05/30/2025

(0:00) Mazz, McCarthy, and Milliken open The Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox biggest struggle. (14:48) The guys discuss the job Cora has done for the Red Sox so far in 2025. (25:52) They discuss the Red Sox pitching philosophies. (39:21) Final thoughts from the guys for The Baseball Hour.


Red Sox Top Prospects // Why isn’t Roman Anthony in Boston? // Caller Reactions - 5/29
05/29/2025

(0:00) Matt McCarthy is in for Mazz, and he opens The Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox Big 3 Prospects. (16:47) McCarthy talks more on the Red Sox Big 3 Prospects. (27:50) Why isn’t Roman Anthony in Boston? (39:30) Final thoughts from McCarthy.


Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy // Red Sox Swept by Brewers - 5/28
05/28/2025

(0:00) Mazz is joined by Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy as they open the show discussing the Red Sox struggles. (14:43) Callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (26:58) Mazz and Carrabis discuss the Red Sox and where the team should be going from here.


Will Things Get Better for the Red Sox? // Prospects Are Being Integrated Poorly in Boston // Red Sox vs Brewers - 5/27
05/27/2025

(0:00) Mazz kicks off the show by questioning whether things will get better for the Red Sox with JStew.  (13:01) Conversation about the botched development for young players and caller reactions. (26:23) Trivia Tuesday and calls about everything Mazz has talked about and more. (36:21) Final thoughts from Mazz.


Red Sox Lose to Brewers // Alex Cora’s Mismanagement // What Should the Red Sox Lineup Look Like? - 5/26
05/26/2025

(0:00) Matt McCarthy is in for Tony Massarotti as he kicks off the show discussing the Red Sox’s 3-2 loss to the Brewers. (11:24) Conversation and calls about Alex Cora’s managerial decisions. (22:12) Matt and JStew propose and discuss their ideal Red Sox lineup. (32:26) Final thoughts from McCarthy

 


Replacing Bregman at 3B // Red Sox vs Orioles // Trevor Story Batting Cleanup in Game 2 - 5/23
05/23/2025

(0:00) McCarthy and Milliken open The Baseball Hour discussing how the Red Sox will replace Alex Bregman at 3B. (14:13) Thoughts on the current play of Rafael Devers. (26:01) More on Alex Bregman’s injury. Plus, caller reactions.  (36:30) Final thoughts from McCarthy and Milliken.


Alex Cora’s Managerial Job // Red Sox vs Orioles Postponed // Red Sox Strikeout Issues - 5/22
05/22/2025

(0:00) Matt McCarthy is in for Mazz on The Baseball Hour and he opens the show discussing the job Alex Cora has done as Red Sox manager. (14:50) Thoughts on the decision to pull Garrett Crochet in the 6th inning last night. (25:37) Is the Red Sox amount of strikeouts becoming too much of an issue? (37:22) Final thoughts from McCarthy.


Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy // Walker Buehler Ejected in Win // Red Sox Get Back to .500 - 5/21
05/21/2025

(0:00) Mazz is joined by Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy and they open The Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox being a .500 team once again.  (12:36) Jared thoughts on the Walker Buehler ejection in Tuesday’s game.  (26:00) The callers weigh in on all things Red Sox.


Red Sox Win Series Opener with Mets // Red Sox Starting Pitching // Kristian Campbell at 1st? - 5/20
05/20/2025

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox prospects and if they haven’t evaluated them properly once they’ve gotten to the majors.  (11:24) The callers weigh in on the Red Sox.  (22:00) Trivia Tuesday. Plus, a look at the Red Sox starting pitching after a caller brought up the lack of good starting pitching for the Red Sox.  (33:17) How is it going for Kristian Campbell as he learns to play 1st base?


What is Wrong with the Red Sox? // Red Sox Lose 2 of 3 to Braves // Red Sox Starting Pitching Struggles - 5/19
05/19/2025

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour asking the question: what’s wrong with the Red Sox?  (11:20) Mazz has some thoughts on those who want the Red Sox to trade Rafael Devers.  (23:35) Thoughts on the poor play of Ceddanne Rafaela and Brayan Bello over the weekend.  (35:25) Final thoughts from the callers!


Red Sox vs Braves // Kristian Campbell to 1st Base? // Marcelo Mayer to Play 2nd Base in Worcester - 5/16
05/16/2025

(0:00) Mazz and Matt McCarthy open The Baseball Hour discussing the news that Kristian Campbell has been learning 1st base.  (15:14) More thoughts on the possibility of Kristian Campbell playing 1st base.  (23:05) The callers weigh in on the Red Sox.  (36:07) Final thoughts from Mazz and McCarthy!


Sean McAdam of MassLive // Red Sox Swept by Tigers // Red Sox Pitching Thoughts - 5/15
05/15/2025

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox being swept by the Tigers and their record hanging around .500.  (9:20) Sean McAdam of MassLive.com joins MAzz on The Baseball Hour!  (26:25) Mazz has some thoughts on the Red Sox pitching.


Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy // Red Sox Fall Back to .500 - 5/14
05/14/2025

(0:00) Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy joins Mazz to discuss the latest with the Red Sox as they’ve fallen back to .500 once again.  (14:33) The guys discuss the Red Sox pitching and the struggles out of the bullpen right now.


Dan Shaughnessy Joins the Show // Red Sox Smoked By Tigers // Pete Rose Now Eligible for Hall of Fame - 5/13
05/13/2025

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox 14-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.  (13:55) Dan Shaughnessy joins Mazz on The Baseball Hour to discuss Pete Rose and the Hall of Fame.  (28:39) Trivia Tuesday! Plus, final thoughts from the callers!


Latest with Rafael Devers and the Red Sox // Red Sox vs Tigers // Is There a Disconnect Between Cora and Breslow? - 5/12
05/12/2025

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour talking about the latest between Rafael Devers and the Red Sox. (15:21) Is there a disconnect between Alex Cora and Craig Breslow?  (25:48) Would Trevor Story move to 1st base to help the Red Sox fill the opening?   (37:04) Final thoughts from Mazz!


The Latest on Rafael Devers // Ownership Flies to KC to meet with Devers 5/9
05/09/2025

(0:00) Mazz and Matt McCarthy open the show discussing Rafael Devers

(12:29) What responsibility does Craig Breslow hold in the Devers drama?

(23:04) Mazz and Matt McCarthy react to John Henry flying to Kansas City to talk with Rafael Devers


Jared Carrabis Joins The Show // Rafael Devers Won’t Play First Base? // Red Sox Take 2 of 3 From Rangers - 5/8
05/08/2025

(0:00) Mazz opens up the Baseball Hour with Jared Carrabis of Underdog Fantasy about the recent Rafael Devers comments on the first base situation for the Red Sox.  (11:22) More thoughts on Rafael Devers and his refusal to play 1st base. (22:44) Have the Red Sox underperformed so far in 2025?  (35:26) Final thoughts on Rafael Devers and the Red Sox first base situation.


Red Sox First Base Situation // Red Sox vs Rangers // Craig Breslow Comments - 5/6
05/06/2025

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing the Red Sox current situation at 1st base following Triston Casas’ injury.  (14:31) More thoughts on the first base situation and why Rafael Devers hasn’t been asked to play the position.  (24:47) The callers weigh in on the Red sox. Plus, Trivia Tuesday!  (36:08) Mazz has some thoughts on what Craig Breslow had to say to NESN before tonight’s game.


Red Sox Fall to .500 // Who Will Replace Triston Casas at 1st Base? - 5/5
05/05/2025

(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing the rEd Sox losing 2 of 3 to the Twins and falling to .500. Plus, who will replace Casas at 1st Base?  (15:51) Mazz gives his thoughts on the injury to 1st baseman Triston Casas on Friday night.


Red Sox Decision Pitch to Vladimir Guerrero Jr // Positives in the Blue Jays Series // Red Sox Vs Twins - 5/2
05/02/2025

(0:00) Mazz, Milliken and Matt MCcarthy open the show on a Friday round table with thoughts on the Red Sox Pitching to Vladimir Guerrero jr.   (15:39) Caller reaction to the Red Sox (26:26) More discussion on the decision to pitch to Vladimir Guerrero jr.  (35:14) Mazz gives some positives to take away from the two losses against the Blue Jays.

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