Providence Journal Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey discuss the latest bullpen struggles, the still-hot bats of Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez and look ahead to the final 18 games, with Boston's magic number to clinch the division approaching single digits. 

Providence Journal Red Sox beat writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey discuss the latest bullpen struggles, the still-hot bats of Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez and look ahead to the final 18 games, with Boston's magic number to clinch the division approaching single digits.&nbsp;

Providence Journal sportswriter Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey take a weekly look at the Red Sox, touching on hot topics, hot and cold performers and anything else making waves in Red Sox nation.

Providence Journal sportswriter Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey take a weekly look at the Red Sox, touching on hot topics, hot and cold performers and anything else making waves in Red Sox nation.

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Twin Bills: The Red Sox Podcast

A Red Sox podcast featuring Bill Koch and Bill Corey from the Providence Journal.

Bullpen woes persist, hitters still hitting, magic hour approaches

The surprising Red Sox clinched a berth in the American League Champioship Series against the Houston Astros after dispatching the Yankees (Wild-Card Game) and Rays (ALDS), thanks to stunning performances by the likes of Kike Hernandez, Nick Pivetta, Christian Vazquez and many others. Sports writer Bill Koch and Sports Editor Bill Corey look at the road the Sox took to get here and re-examine the job that Chaim Bloom did in building this team.

The surprising Red Sox clinched a berth in the American League Champioship Series against the Houston Astros after dispatching the Yankees (Wild-Card Game) and Rays (ALDS), thanks to stunning performances by the likes of Kike Hernandez, Nick Pivetta, Christian Vazquez and many others. Sports writer Bill Koch and Sports Editor Bill Corey look at the road the Sox took to get here and re-examine the job that Chaim Bloom did in building this team.

Welcome to the ALCS! Who knew?

Boston has slipped to third place in the American League East as August soon gives way to the fall. Join Providence Journal Sports writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey as they examine Boston's latest ups (a few) and downs (a few too many)  and discuss whether this team can hang on to an American League wildcard berth. Will the return of Chris Sale and the hot bat of Hunter Renfroe be enough to carry Boston into October? Also, a look at Rhode Island's own Rocco Baldelli and his struggling Minnesota Twins, who are in town for 3-game series at Fenway.

Boston has slipped to third place in the American League East as August soon gives way to the fall. Join Providence Journal Sports writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey as they examine Boston's latest ups (a few) and downs (a few too many)&nbsp; and discuss whether this team can hang on to an American League wildcard berth. Will the return of Chris Sale and the hot bat of Hunter Renfroe be enough to carry Boston into October? Also, a look at Rhode Island's own Rocco Baldelli and his struggling Minnesota Twins, who are in town for 3-game series at Fenway.

Pen springing leaks as Sox cling to wildcard hopes

With the Red Sox now trailing the Rays and closer to rest of the A.L. East pack (Yankees, Blue Jays), sports editor Bill Corey and sports writer Bill Koch discuss Boston's fading playoff chances, their inaction at the trade deadline, and the outsized hopes now riding on Chris Sale's rehabilitated pitching arm.

With the Red Sox now trailing the Rays and closer to rest of the A.L. East pack (Yankees, Blue Jays), sports editor Bill Corey and sports writer Bill Koch discuss Boston's fading playoff chances, their inaction at the trade deadline, and the outsized hopes now riding on Chris Sale's rehabilitated pitching arm.

Bullpen woes persist, hitters still hitting, magic hour approaches

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