Welcome to the ALCS! Who knew?

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…

Pen springing leaks as Sox cling to wildcard hopes

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 Am…

Playoff hopes slip sliding away

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 p…

Red Sox whiff at trade deadline

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 sinc…

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

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 …

Great shape at the break!

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 t…

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

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 t…

Sox back on top, but pitching woes persist

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 bac…

MLB faces a sticky situation; Sox stars shine on ballots

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 …

Sox sweep away Yankees, sitting near top of AL East

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 ca…