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.

Playoff hopes slip sliding away

Did the Boston Red Sox swing and miss at the July 30 MLB trading deadline this season? Sports writer Bill Koch and editor Bill Corey didn't think much of Boston's deadline dealing. Especially since Boston's division rivals all seemed to improve their teams, and the Sox have gone a mediocre 8-8 since the All-Star break. And will Chris Sale return to his old self and rejoin the rotation soon?

Did the Boston Red Sox swing and miss at the July 30 MLB trading deadline this season? Sports writer Bill Koch and editor Bill Corey didn't think much of Boston's deadline dealing. Especially since Boston's division rivals all seemed to improve their teams, and the Sox have gone a mediocre 8-8 since the All-Star break. And will Chris Sale return to his old self and rejoin the rotation soon?

Red Sox whiff at trade deadline

The Red Sox opened the second half with a 3-2 road trip and a bunch of home runs to hang on to first place in the AL East as they get ready to host the Yankees and Blue Jays. Join sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey as they look ahead to the July 30 trade deadline and speculate as to which deals the Red Sox might make for the stretch run.

The Red Sox opened the second half with a 3-2 road trip and a bunch of home runs to hang on to first place in the AL East as they get ready to host the Yankees and Blue Jays. Join sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey as they look ahead to the July 30 trade deadline and speculate as to which deals the Red Sox might make for the stretch run.

What's the (deadline) deal for these Sox?

With just three games to go before the All-Star break, the surprising Red Sox are still atop the American League East as the gap widens between them and their division rivals. Join sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey as they take stock of the Sox, their All-Stars, the progress of the rehabbing Chris Sale and look ahead at the weekend's MLB Draft, in which Boston holds a top 5 pick (the last time they picked so high was 1967).

With just three games to go before the All-Star break, the surprising Red Sox are still atop the American League East as the gap widens between them and their division rivals. Join sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey as they take stock of the Sox, their All-Stars, the progress of the rehabbing Chris Sale and look ahead at the weekend's MLB Draft, in which Boston holds a top 5 pick (the last time they picked so high was 1967).

Great shape at the break!

Boston is on pace to win 100 games! Can you believe? Neither can we. Listen as Sports editor Bill Corey and sports writer Bill Koch look at the Sox at the midway point, address the concerns, praise the achievements and look at what can be done to ensure a postseason appearance. And a look back at the ceremony for retired Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia.

Boston is on pace to win 100 games! Can you believe? Neither can we. Listen as Sports editor Bill Corey and sports writer Bill Koch look at the Sox at the midway point, address the concerns, praise the achievements and look at what can be done to ensure a postseason appearance. And a look back at the ceremony for retired Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia.

Sox mid-term report; All Stars and Pedey's big day

Join sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey as they look at the past week in Red Sox nation - the team's rise back to first in the AL East (thanks in part to Tampa Bay's continuing injuries), the struggles of the starting pitching, an offense that keeps mashing the ball and a look back at Dustin Pedroia, who will be honored on Friday before the team hosts the Yankees.

Join sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey as they look at the past week in Red Sox nation - the team's rise back to first in the AL East (thanks in part to Tampa Bay's continuing injuries), the struggles of the starting pitching, an offense that keeps mashing the ball and a look back at Dustin Pedroia, who will be honored on Friday before the team hosts the Yankees.

Sox back on top, but pitching woes persist

Major League Baseball is cracking down on illegal substances used by pitchers, as the Red Sox hurlers pick an inopportune time to cool down. Listen as sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey dissect the latest news on the MLB front, look at some of Boston's shining All-Stars and throw some love to the RI entrants in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.

Major League Baseball is cracking down on illegal substances used by pitchers, as the Red Sox hurlers pick an inopportune time to cool down. Listen as sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey dissect the latest news on the MLB front, look at some of Boston's shining All-Stars and throw some love to the RI entrants in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.

MLB faces a sticky situation; Sox stars shine on ballots

After a rough start (0-3) to their road trip in Houston, Boston's bats and arms right the ship and rattle off 4 wins to come back home 4-3 and in second-place in the A.L. East. Listen as sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey look back on a big weekend in the Bronx, resurrect their call for an electronic strike zone and chat about the latest scandal brewing in baseball — pitchers using illegal substances to doctor the baseballs, and keep batting averages at historic lows.

After a rough start (0-3) to their road trip in Houston, Boston's bats and arms right the ship and rattle off 4 wins to come back home 4-3 and in second-place in the A.L. East. Listen as sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey look back on a big weekend in the Bronx, resurrect their call for an electronic strike zone and chat about the latest scandal brewing in baseball &mdash; pitchers using illegal substances to doctor the baseballs, and keep batting averages at historic lows.

Sox sweep away Yankees, sitting near top of AL East

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.

Twin Bills: The Red Sox Podcast

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