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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

Red Sox Baseball In-depth from the Providence Journal

Twin Bills: The Red Sox Podcast

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

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