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  1. Friday’s Indians-Red Sox matchups: John Lackey vs. Justin Masterson

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    Fri, 24 May 2013

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    … was firing, he was pitching. He worked both sides of the plate with the four-seamer, two-seamer. He threw the breaking ball . He was up, down, in, out.” The Red Sox have seen Masterson once already this season when they visited Cleveland …

  2. Red Sox minor league roundup: Making sense of Francellis Montas, Jose Iglesias debuts at third, Bryce Brentz being Bone Buhner?

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    Wed, 22 May 2013

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    … ultimately, threw strikes with just half of the fastballs he threw. Similarly, a pitcher who possesses a legitimate breaking ball in Single-A will typically get tons of swings and misses from players whose eyes are relatively untrained for pitches with such …

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Audio & Video

  1. Kevin Millar, Former Red Sox 1B, on Sox struggles

    Audio

    05/17/2013

    Millar joins the show to discuss the recent Sox slide, Jacoby Ellsbury's lack of power, and hitting in the big leagues.

  2. John Ryder with Red Sox Review

    Audio

    05/12/2013

    John Ryder discuss the Red Sox 12-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on this edition of Red Sox Review. The Red Sox took a pounding today as Toronto hit 5 homeruns and had trouble scoring enough runs to even catch up. John discuss the state of Red Sox nation with several callers.

  3. John Farrell postgame press conference

    Audio

    05/12/2013

    John Farrell postgame press conference

  4. John Farrell Manager's Show w/ Dave O'Brien

    Audio

    05/12/2013

    The Red Sox manager talked with Dave before the last game of the Blue Jays series. He said that the key hit has been elusive for the team.

  5. Jen Royle Redsox Postgame Show

    Audio

    05/11/2013

    Jen Royle discuss the Redsox 9th inning loss to the Toronto Bluejays today at Fenway park. The Redsox were able to tie the game up in the 8th but couldn't get the win. Listen here as Jen breaks down the game and discuss with callers the 7th loss in 9 games.

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Columns

  1. How Jackie Bradley Jr.'s baseball education put him on the fast track

    Columns

    03/25/2013

    … the zone, and instead to stay back and stay inside of off-speed pitches. (He would further advance his work in breaking ball recognition in college, where Bradley would sit on off-speed pitches and trust his hands to adjust to fastballs …

  2. No clear path: How John Farrell navigates the fine line between prospect success and failure

    Columns

    03/23/2013

    … into a strike-zone pounding aggressor with a mid-90s fastball, a change up and, by his own reckoning, a bad breaking ball . The new delivery laid the groundwork for what appeared to be a run of big league success, as he averaged averaged …

  3. Why Red Sox prospect Allen Webster may be poised for a breakthrough

    Columns

    03/13/2013

    … at a diving 3-2 changeup that Webster threw to punch out Lars Anderson. "He's showing the ability to throw a breaking ball to both sides of the plate, in addition to a live fastball, heavy sink. He's done a great job." But Webster …

  4. Back to the Future: Red Sox hope Daniel Bard can take page from 2009

    Columns

    02/01/2013

    … A. But early in big league camp, he showed the ability to dominate with a triple-digits fastball and a wipeout breaking ball , and he demonstrated the stuff to be an impact arm in the bullpen. Still, at that point, he was a relatively unproven …

  5. Pipeline overfloweth? Why outlook for Red Sox pitching prospects is promising

    Columns

    01/08/2013

    … were questions about precisely what his curveball and changeup will become, he showed enough of an ability to spin a breaking ball that his ceiling could be either as a mid- or even top-of-the-rotation starter. “I think Barnes’ command separates …

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Blogs

  1. Checking radar gun readings no longer in Felix Doubront’s repertoire

    Blog

    05/21/2013

    … stuff. Like (last) Thursday, there were a lot of guys who were looking for fastballs and they got a changeup or a breaking ball . Then the next at-bat they were looking for breaking balls and they were looking for fastballs. Pitching backwards has …

  2. Red Sox minor league roundup: Garin Cecchini heeds mother’s advice; Anthony Ranaudo shutting down everyone (including lefties); Betts being Pedroia-ish

    Blog

    05/13/2013

    … opponents were getting such good swings against the 22-year-old, and suggested that the absence of a legitimate breaking ball at this early stage in his career has allowed opponents to hit him hard. Opponents are hitting .326 against him …

  3. Schilling: I used sunblock mix just like Buchholz

    Blog

    05/10/2013

    … I’ve ever seen him — not just physically, but his stuff. The ball coming out of his hand is different. His breaking ball is sharper. His fastball, he’s got more velocity. All the things you would he’d have, he has.” To hear …

  4. Curt Schilling on M&M: ‘As a player, this is our fault’ that players like David Ortiz face PED questions

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    05/10/2013

    … I’ve ever seen him — not just physically, but his stuff. The ball coming out of his hand is different. His breaking ball is sharper. His fastball, he’s got more velocity. All the things you would he’d have, he has.” To hear …

  5. Red Sox minor league roundup: Garin Cecchini continues ‘clinic’; Sox’ best 3B depth option; why Anthony Ranaudo’s struggles highlight success; the riddle of Mookie Betts

    Blog

    05/08/2013

    … manager Kevin Boles told the Portland Press-Herald . “He had command of the fastball, plus velocity, feel for his breaking ball and threw some really good change-ups as well,” he said. “He did his job.” – First baseman Travis Shaw has …

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Audio On Demand

Former Patriot Matt Light…

Former Patriot Matt Light on the Pats offseason

Matt joined the program to discuss his first ever cornhole contest and to break down the Patriots offseason. He told the guys that he was upset that the Pats were unable to bring Wes Welker back to the team.

Tom Brady on the loss of Wes Welker

Tom Brady joined the program to discuss his upcoming charitable event supporting Best Buddies and his off-season. Tom said that he has learned not to worry about free agency decisions since he cant control any of them. Lastly he defended his over the top celebration at the Kentucky Derby.

It Is What It Is Cast: Examining the New England Patriots offseason

In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and CSNNE's Mike Giardi take a look at the Patriots offseason on both sides of the ball, try and get a handle on which new guys will make an impact first, and whether or not the Patriots have altered their style when it comes to drafting and developing wide receivers.

Jackie MacMullan on Doc: …

Jackie MacMullan on Doc: "He's coming back"

Jackie MacMullan joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the latest rumors surrounding Celtics head coach Doc Rivers and whether he'll be back next season with the team.

Celtics President Danny Ainge with Salk and Holley

We check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.

Jackie MacMullan, ESPNBoston.com: "Gut" tells me Doc will stay

Jackie Mac joins the show to discuss the trade rumors swirling around Paul Pierce, KG, Doc Rivers and the Celtics. She also discusses the future of the Celtics head coach.

Kevin Millar, MLB Network…

Kevin Millar, MLB Network, on Tito's return to Fenway

Kevin Millar joins the show to discuss the slumps of Jacoby Ellsbury and Will Middlebrooks, Tito's return to Fenway, and his reaction Dan Shaunghnessy's controversial column.

Red Sox GM Ben Cherington on Jacoby Ellsbury

Ben joined the program to discuss the return of Terry Francona and said that he always had a good relationship with the former manager. Ben added that he thinks Ellsbury is in a slump due in part to the amount of left handed pitchers the team has faced.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia postgame with Joe and Dave

Salty spoke with Joe Castiglione & Dave O'Brien after he helped his team to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox tonight. The Red Sox return to Fenway after going 6-3 on the road trip.

Shawn Thornton Joins Salk…

Shawn Thornton Joins Salk and Holley

Shawn Thornton talks about what went wrong in Game 4 for the Bruins.

Andy Brickley, NESN, says he's not worried about Tuukka

Andy Brickley joins the show to discuss his reaction to game 4 of the Bruins-Rangers series, and how he sees the rest of the series playing out

NESN's Barry Pederson Bruins still in control

Barry joined the program to discuss the Bruins disappointing loss last night at MSG. He said that he was impressed with how Rask responded to questions after the game.

NESN's Barry Pederson say…

NESN's Barry Pederson says the Bruins are still in control

Barry joined the program to discuss the Bruins disappointing loss last night at MSG. He said that he was impressed with how Rask responded to questions after the game.

Rangers analyst Dave Maloney on game 4

Dave Maloney returned to the show to discuss his Rangers unlikely win in game 4. He said that in all his years playing and calling hockey games he had not seen a softer goal than the one Rask allowed.

Andy the bee keeper on his hives

Andy from Dartmouth called in to talk Bruins but the discussion quickly got off track when he mentioned his nine bee hives.

Pierre McGuire, NBC Sport…

Pierre McGuire, NBC Sports: on Bruins Rangers Game 4

McGuire joins the show to discuss the sub-par performance from Tuukka Rask, the Bruins young defensemen, and the potential for the Rangers to get back in the series.

Andy Brickley, NESN, says he's not worried about Tuukka

Andy Brickley joins the show to discuss his reaction to game 4 of the Bruins-Rangers series, and how he sees the rest of the series playing out

Kevin Millar, MLB Network, on Tito's return to Fenway

Kevin Millar joins the show to discuss the slumps of Jacoby Ellsbury and Will Middlebrooks, Tito's return to Fenway, and his reaction Dan Shaunghnessy's controversial column.

Shawn Thornton Joins Salk…

Shawn Thornton Joins Salk and Holley

Shawn Thornton calls in to talk about the Bruins losing in Game 4.

Tom Brady plays the good soldier role in discussing departure of Wes Welker

Tom Brady appeared with D and C this morning and talked about the team's OTA's, the comings and goings, and most importantly what went down when Wes Welker left town, and how does he feel about it?

Salk and Holley's Four at Four - 05/23/13

Four guys, four topics we haven't mentioned today. Mark Sanchez, the Pacers blow it and more.

Daily Planet Tuesday May …

Daily Planet Tuesday May 21st

The Bruins look to take a 3-0 series lead, Jon Lester gets his first loss, Dwight Howard has options in free agency.

Daily Planet Monday May 20th

Today on the Daily Planet the Bruins have a 2-0 lead over the New york Rangers, the Red Sox are back on the winning sde of things, and the noteable birthdays of the day.

Daily Planet Thursday May 9th

The Bruins have almost finished raking the Leafs, the Red Sox struggle from the mound, Miami Heat fans show their level of class.

Memorial Day Weekend "Jer…

Memorial Day Weekend "Jerk" Off

Callers bitch about the Bruins loss, and we answer how long it takes to get over a relationship.

Salk and Holley's Miked Up and Answer the Question - 05/23/13

Kirk's still a jerk, but we want a SWEEP!

Salk and Holley's Miked Up and Answer the Question - 05/22/13

The Jerks are joined by another, Jerk Minihane.

Tom Brady on the loss of …

Tom Brady on the loss of Wes Welker

Tom Brady joined the program to discuss his upcoming charitable event supporting Best Buddies and his off-season. Tom said that he has learned not to worry about free agency decisions since he cant control any of them. Lastly he defended his over the top celebration at the Kentucky Derby.

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Linda calls in to describ…

Linda calls in to describe the scene on Dexter St in Watertown

Linda explains how the shootout transpired in Watertown during the early morning hours. She saw the first suspect mortally wounded and police beginning the manhunt for the second suspect.

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Former Red Sox manager Te…

Former Red Sox manager Terry Francona catches up with D&C

Terry Francona joins the Dennis and Callahan Show to discuss his first-place Indians team as well as his time in Boston. The former Boston manager also touches on his recent book co-authored by Dan Shaughnessy and Shaughnessy's recent dust-up with David Ortiz.

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Bobby Valentine: Job has …

Bobby Valentine: Job has been miserable, but part of my life's journey

A fiery Bobby Valentine joined Glenn Ordway and Michael Holley and fired back about rumors of him being late to the ballpark, the perception that he's given up on the year, and more on the 2012 Red Sox debacle.

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Buster Olney, ESPN, on El…

Buster Olney, ESPN, on Ellsbury's future with Sox

Buster Olney joins Mut and Merloni to talk about the struggling Ellsbury and what that is doing to his contract value when he becomes a free agent.

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