The Baseball Hour with Tony Mazz

(0:00) Tony Massarotti has some thoughts on Red Sox fans carrying on during their win to the Yankees.

(12:01) Reaction to Marcelo Mayer hitting the injured list.

(25:47) Caleb Durbin bounces back and more thoughts on Marcelo Mayer.

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On the latest episode of Breaking Balls, Mazz breaks down how the Red Sox's failure to evaluate talented players has cost ownership money.

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(00:00) Mazz and Carrabis open the show live from Game On outside of Fenway Park, reacting to Craig Breslow’s recent trade deadline comments.(16:50) The guys discuss the future of the Red Sox front office.(29:11) The show closes with a reflection on the state of each position on the Red Sox.

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(0:00) Mazz and McCarthy open the show reacting to the Red Sox blowing another lead to the Rockies earlier on Wednesday.(12:44) The guys discuss what the Red Sox should do at the trade deadline.(24:12) The show finishes with reactions to the Giants general manager Buster Posey’s comments on Rafael Devers.

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(0:00) Mazz kicks off The Baseball Hour by reacting to the Red Sox's crushing 3-2 walk-off loss to the Rockies after Aroldis Chapman surrendered four consecutive hits in the ninth inning.(15:04) Mazz critiques how the Red Sox assess talent and utilize analytics in decision-making.(25:04) Why are the Red Sox scouting Major League players right now?

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Tony Massarotti examines Rafael Devers ' refusal to leave the diamond for a pinch runner before discussing the 2026 Red Sox.

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(0:00) Mazz kicks off The Baseball Hour by discussing Sonny Gray’s contract: Does he want out?(13:57) Addressing Rafael Devers' recent refusal to be pinch-run for by Jonah Cox against the Miami Marlins last night. (23:28) The callers share their despair about the current state of the Red Sox.

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(0:00) Mazz and McCarthy open the show analyzing the Red Sox struggles through statistics and the trade deadline.(13:45) The guys discuss what the Red Sox need to do at the trade deadline.(22:50) The show finishes with caller reactions on the trade deadline, Craig Breslow, and more.

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Tony Massarotti takes a look at how the Red Sox should be approaching the upcoming MLB Trade season.

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(0:00) Mazz opens the show discussing the Driveline founder leaving the Red Sox organization

(14:46) Mazz highlights the Red Sox mistakes in their loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday

(26:23) Caller reactions on the frustrations and issues revolving around the Red Sox.

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(0:00) Mazz and Carabbis open the show reacting to comments made by Craig Breslow on NESN prior to the Red Sox game last night.(17:15) The guys react to Sam Kennedy’s recent comments on NESN prior to Wednesday night’s Red Sox Game.(34:16) Reactions to the outcomes of the Rafael Devers trade from over a year ago.

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(0:00) Mazz kicks off the baseball hour by reacting to Craig Breslow’s pregame comments ahead of Game 1 in the midweek series versus the Toronto Blue Jays.(15:06) MLB.com reporter Ian Browne joins the show to discuss the current state of the Red Sox.(24:36) Addressing the problems within the Red Sox organization at the executive level.

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In the latest episode of Breaking Balls, Mazz looks back on the Rafael Devers trade, as well as Mookie Betts' career in LA.

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(0:00) Mazz opens up the baseball hour by discussing the Red Sox series against the Texas Rangers and how Connelly Early’s production may be slowing down.(12:20) What is the most important quality for a Major League Baseball player?(22:53) Looking at Mookie Betts’ eighth-inning error on Saturday versus the White Sox that ended Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s bid for a perfect game.

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(0:00) McCarthy opens the show discussing the Red Sox struggles and the future of the front office.(17:27) McCarthy goes over the changes needed for the young core of the Red Sox.(34:00) Reactions to Buster Olney’s comments on the Breaking Balls podcast.

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Tony Massarotti is joined by ESPN's MLB Insider Buster Olney to break down the Red Sox difficult 2026 season and their perception across the league.

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(0:00) Mazz opens the show discussing the future of Craig Breslow and the Red Sox front office.(18:28) Caller reactions to Red Sox struggles, future of young talent, and more.(27:36) Former Red Sox prospect Braden Montgomery shines for White Sox in debut.

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(0:00) McCarthy and Carrabis open the show discussing the state of the Red Sox front office.(17:21) Could Theo Epstein replace Craig Breslow in the future?(32:20) The hour closes with a reaction to the Garrett Crochet injury news.

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(0:00) Mazz kicks off the Baseball Hour by asking the question: If Breslow is fired, who else has the ability or desire to run the Red Sox?(13:50) Thoughts on Marcelo Mayer and his contributions thus far on the Red Sox and his trade rumors. (21:13) Mazz shares his thoughts on the younger players on the Red Sox who have sucked.

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Tony Massarotti shares his analysis about the Red Sox' offense regressing in 2026, especially with the ballclub's young prospects.

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(0:00) Matt McCarthy reacts to news that Red Sox ownership could be looking to add a bat.

(12:49) Could Craig Breslow's days with the Red Sox be coming to a close?

(22:28) Will Red Sox fans see Brayan Bello pitch for the Boston Red Sox again?

(35:38) A quick crossover with Alex Barth.

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(0:00) J-Stew opens the show discussing the front office issues in the Red Sox organization.(13:49) Can the Red Sox acquire a right-handed bat? Plus, thoughts from the callers. (27:25) Does anyone care about this weekend’s Red Sox and Yankees series?

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(0:00) Mazz and Carrabis open the show discussing Brayan Bello’s struggles and what his future holds.(15:10) The guys discuss what the Red Sox need at the trade deadline.(33:30) The show closes with a discussion on Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s comments after Tuesday’s Red Sox loss.

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Tony Massarotti shares his Red Sox analysis, focusing on poor team building by Boston over the previous six years.

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(0:00) Mazz and McCarthy open the show discussing Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s comments after Tuesday’s Red Sox loss.(18:44) Caller reactions on the recent Red Sox struggles.(30:19) The show closes with a discussion on the Red Sox Head Coaching situation.

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(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour discussing Tim Healey’s story in The Boston Globe from Monday about Theo Epstein being disappointed with Craig Breslow and his heavy analytics usage. (11:51) Sean McAdam of MassLive.com joins the show! (26:07) Thoughts from the callers on the Red Sox. Plus, reacting to comments made recently by David Ortiz about Red Sox ownership.

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Tony Massarotti breaks down some flaws in the way the Red Sox are doing business both on and off the field. Mazz dives into how the the team evaluates player value and ponders the recent comments of Theo Epstein.

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(0:00) Mazz opens the hour with the question: Are the Red Sox better now than they were before Craig Breslow was hired?(11:21) The Craig Breslow conversation continues with a discussion of the relationship between ownership and management, as well as the caller’s thoughts on the topic.(24:01) The callers share their thoughts on the topics discussed in the hour.

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(0:00) Mazz opens the show discussing the state of the Red Sox after their 10-2 loss Thursday to the Braves.(12:29) Mazz takes calls on the Red Sox struggles and the future of the organization.(21:43) Is this a new low for the Red Sox?

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Tony Massarotti breaks down MLB's labor issues on this edition of Breaking Balls. Could they be heading for a strike or lockout?

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(0:00) Mazz and Jared Carrabis open the show discussing what people in the Red Sox organization are saying about Roman Anthony’s injury.(14:54) The guys discuss the Red Sox spending and the issues with their front office.(29:36) The guys close the show reflecting on the Red Sox’ young pitching core and the talent of Connelly Early.

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(0:00) Mazz and Matt McCarthy open the show discussing the various quotes from Craig Breslow in recent days.(16:05) The guys discuss Breslow’s comments thinking the team is not as bad as its record.(32:18) The guys discuss Sam Kennedy’s comments before Wednesday’s game.

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(0:00) Mazz opens the show by expressing his opinions on the Red Sox getting swept by the Minnesota Twins and how they keep finding different ways to lose.(12:47) Mazz breaks down how the Red Sox bullpen let the team down in the series agaisnt the Minnesota Twins.(26:00) Mazz reacts to Craig Breslow’s pregame comments and his ability to build a roster.

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(0:00) Mazz opens up the show discussing Theo Epstein’s comments on a recent podcast about the state of the Red Sox. (15:58) Mazz highlights Julian McWilliams’ comments on Roman Anthony and his injury.(25:39) Thoughts on Kyle Harrison’s success with the Brewers following his trade from the Red Sox.

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Tony Mazz is joined by CBS Sports' Julian McWilliams to discuss the state of the Red Sox in the latest edition of Breaking Balls.

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(0:00) Mazz and Jared Carrabis discuss Theo Epstein’s involvement in the Red Sox organization.(13:14) The guys continue to reflect on Theo Epstein’s comments.(27:10) Reflecting on last night’s Red Sox win and the series sweep of the Royals.

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(0:00) Mazz and Matt McCarthy react to some positive play from the Red Sox.

(12:39) Will the Red Sox continue to head in a positive direction?

(23:26) Some recap thoughts from the Red Sox - Royals series.

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(0:00) Mazz opens up the hour with his thoughts on the Red Sox win over the Royals on Monday night. (13:44) An email opens up discussion about the collapse of the batting average in recent years.(25:23) Mazz’s thoughts on Chapman’s clutch play to end the game on Saturday night in Atlanta.

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Tony Massarotti breaks down where the Red Sox's position players rank among other big leaguers, perhaps explaining the organization's mentality shift.

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(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour with thoughts on Brayan Bello’s latest tough outing and where things are going with him. (12:38) Thoughts from the callers. Plus, a thought on Red Sox infield prospect Franklin Arias. (26:27) Chris Cotillo of MassLive joins the show to talk about the Red Sox with Mazz.

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