Podcasts by Hardcore Baseball Podcast

Bogaerts Signs With Padres, Matt McCarthy Reacts Live from 2022-12-08T07:21:25

Matt McCarthy was on the air when Xander Bogaerts signed with the San Diego Padres.

Hardcore Baseball: Breaking down the trading deadline from 2022-08-04T11:50:12

Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald joins Matt McCarthy to break down the Red Sox approach to the trade deadline, what trading Christian Vazquez means, and what Eric Hosmer can still bring t...

Hardcore Baseball: Ohtani's brilliance, the Red Sox playoff chances, and Chris Sale to the bullpen? from 2022-06-11T17:03:20

Bill Koch of the Providence Journal joins Matt McCarthy for an in-depth discussion on the state of the American League playoff race and the Red Sox excellent west coast trip. They fawn over the ...

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox propel themselves back into the playoff race from 2022-05-28T14:00

Alex Barth joins Matt McCarthy to talk about the Red Sox turnaround (3:00), if the Red Sox should buy at the trading deadline (8:50), Trevor Story's red-hot May (13:35), Alex Verdugo's 2022 (22:...

Hardcore Baseball: Tyler Milliken addresses Chaim Bloom's performance from 2022-05-16T17:34:51

Tyler Milliken returns to Hardcore Baseball to discuss the state of the Red Sox with Matt McCarthy and if Chaim Bloom is destined to start trading off pieces at the deadline. They discuss Bloom'...

Hardcore Baseball: is it time to be concerned about the Red Sox? from 2022-05-01T18:42:41

Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald returns to Hardcore Baseball to discuss the Red Sox turning in a disappointing April. He and Matt McCarthy discuss whether or not it’s time to be co...

Hardcore Baseball: Are Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers destined to leave Boston? from 2022-04-17T15:59:58

Matt McCarthy and Bill Koch of the Providence Journal sit down for an in-depth discussion on the Xander Bogaerts contract situation (2:50) and Rafael Devers' future with the Red Sox (19:05). Plu...

Hardcore Baseball: Previewing the 2022 season with Jimmy Stewart from 2022-04-07T17:13:57

Hardcore Baseball returns for 2022, with Jimmy Stewart joining Matt McCarthy to discuss the upcoming season. McCarthy and Stew hit on their expectations for the Red Sox (4:00), the AL East (7:00...

Hardcore Baseball: David Ortiz elected, Bonds and Clemens kept out of Hall of Fame from 2022-02-04T16:19:28

Tony Massarotti joins Matt McCarthy for their annual Hall of Fame class reaction. Mazz discusses his ballot, the election of David Ortiz, and why it's bad for baseball that Barry Bonds and Roger...

Hardcore Baseball: The Lockout Special from 2022-01-12T14:53:50

Matt McCarthy and Tyler Milliken emerge from lockout to discuss the moves the Red Sox made before the shutdown, preview what the Sox could do next, and talk about the upcoming Hall of Fame elect...

Hardcore Baseball: Previewing the offseason and talking World Series from 2021-10-27T09:00

Matt McCarthy and Tyler Milliken react to the Red Sox ALCS loss, take a look ahead to the offseason, and preview the World Series between the Braves and Dodgers. 

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox push for the pennant from 2021-10-18T01:58:16

Matt McCarthy and Tyler Milliken break down the ALCS and the Red Sox chances to win the pennant. Did Alex Cora mismanage Game 1? What will Chris Sale's availability be for the rest of this serie...

Hardcore Baseball: The Milliken Takeover / Red Sox-Rays ALDS from 2021-10-10T13:03:54

Tyler Milliken, filling in for Matt McCarthy, breaks down the first two games of Red Sox-Rays and previews the rest of the series.

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card Preview from 2021-10-05T17:00:10

Matt McCarthy previews the American League Wild Card game in a mini-episode of Hardcore Baseball. He looks at pitching matchup and discusses what the J.D. Martinez injury means for the Red Sox.

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox playoff fate hangs in the balance from 2021-09-28T19:33:05

Matt McCarthy and Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald preview the final week of the baseball season. They discuss how the schedule positions the Red Sox to make the Wild Card game, what the ...

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox push for Wild Card spot from 2021-09-20T03:30:04

Tyler Milliken returns to Hardcore Baseball to discuss the American League wild card race, the impact of Bobby Dalbec and Kyle Schwarber, and the tough decisions Alex Cora would face in a one-ga...

Hardcore Baseball: Have the Red Sox turned it around? from 2021-09-05T14:00

Amid a COVID outbreak and following a tough August, the Red Sox have opened September on a winning streak. Bill Koch of the Providence Journal joins Matt McCarthy to discuss this mini-turnaround...

Hardcore Baseball: Are the Red Sox done? from 2021-08-23T00:10:23

Tim McKone returns to Hardcore Baseball to discuss the Red Sox struggles since the deadline. Are they done? Plus, examining ownership's role in the collapse, Chaim Bloom's ability to build roste...

Hardcore Baseball: Sox struggle after the deadline from 2021-08-08T20:32

Matt McCarthy is joined by Tom McCarthy, better known as Tom in Quincy, to break down the Red Sox struggles after the trading deadline. 

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox disappoint at deadline from 2021-08-01T23:51:45

The trading deadline has come and gone, and the Red Sox were nowhere near as aggressive as the other contenders in the American League. Tyler Milliken joins Matt McCarthy to explain why even he ...

Hardcore Baseball: Trade deadline preview from 2021-07-27T19:15:32

Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald and the Locked On Red Sox podcast joins Matt McCarthy to preview the MLB trade deadline. Will the Red Sox be aggressive and what is their biggest need? Mc...

Hardcore Baseball: MLB Draft Preview from 2021-07-11T04:18:49

Matt McCarthy and Tyler Milliken break down the 2021 MLB Draft and what it all means for the Red Sox with the 4th overall pick. Will Jack Leiter fall to the Sox? Plus:

Projecting the pick...

Hardcore Baseball: Sox bounce back against Yankees, Deadline and Draft preview, from 2021-06-27T21:42:45

Alex Barth of 98.5TheSportsHub.com joins Matt McCarthy to react to the last week of Red Sox baseball and what is to come for the Sox with the trading deadline and the MLB Draft. They also reflec...

Hardcore Baseball: Bob Socci talks adhesives and Jacob deGrom from 2021-06-20T16:59:19

Bob Socci, the voice of the New England Patriots, returns to Hardcore Baseball to discuss baseball's adhesives scandal, the spectacular Jacob deGrom, and his time broadcasting for the Pawtucket ...

Hardcore Baseball: Benintendi trade completed, MLB Draft preview, Casas/Duran update from 2021-06-13T14:00

Ian Cundall of SoxProspects.com joins Matt McCarthy to break down the final three prospects the Red Sox received to complete the Andrew Benintendi trade (2:45). Ian  also previews next mont...

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox-Yankees, SI story blows cover off baseball doctoring schemes from 2021-06-06T14:00

On this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy welcomes Nick Karski of ESPN Radio Ithaca to find out what's wrong with the Yankees (3:10). McCarthy and Karski also react to the Sport...

Hardcore Baseball: Franchy demoted, Duran not promoted, and the no-hitter epidemic from 2021-05-30T14:00

Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald returns to Hardcore Baseball to discuss Franchy Cordero's demotion to Worcester and why the Red Sox should turn to Jarren Duran soon (2:05), the change in...

Hardcore Baseball: Triston Casas and Jarren Duran light minors up from 2021-05-16T14:00

Triston Casas and Jarren Duran, the top two prospects in the Red Sox farm system, have opened eyes with strong starts to their minor league seasons. Mike Antonellis, the voice of the Worcester R...

Hardcore Baseball: 2021 Red Sox Top 10 Prospect Rankings from 2021-05-01T21:10:01

With the minor league season starting this week, Matt McCarthy and Tyler Milliken reveal the 2021 Hardcore Baseball / 98.5 The Sports Hub Red Sox Top 10 Prospect Rankings. McCarthy and Milliken ...

Hardcore Baseball: Billy Lanni is back from 2021-04-24T14:00

Matt McCarthy welcomes Billy Lanni back to the Hardcore Baseball podcast. They discuss baseball's strong start to 2021 and the Red Sox capturing your attention (2:25), the Yankees struggles and ...

The Best Start to a Baseball Season in Recent Memory from 2021-04-18T14:00

Matt McCarthy believes Major League Baseball is experiencing its best start to a season in recent memory. Brendan Glasheen agrees and joins McCarthy for this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball....

Hardcore Baseball: Jimmy Stewart returns from 2021-04-10T14:30

Jimmy Stewart of Felger & Mazz makes his annual beginning of the season appearance on Hardcore Baseball to discuss the Red Sox bounce back from the 0-3 start, why he believes they will win t...

Hardcore Baseball Special: Red Sox Swept by Orioles from 2021-04-05T03:39

Matt McCarthy reacted live on the air to the Red Sox being swept away by the Orioles. 

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox bats open cold, Devers struggles, and Tanner Houck proves he belongs. from 2021-04-04T14:00

Alex Barth from 985TheSportsHub.com joins Matt McCarthy to break down the early returns on the Red Sox. They discuss the struggles of the Red Sox offense so far and whether their slow start is a...

Hardcore Baseball: 2021 MLB Season Preview from 2021-03-28T21:20:49

It’s opening week in baseball. Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald joins Matt McCarthy to preview the MLB season. They discuss the Red Sox chances (2:12),  the Yankees (10:45), th...

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox report, setting the expectations for 2021, and the Andrew Benintendi trade from 2021-02-18T18:09:43

Hardcore Baseball returns for its fourth season. Matt McCarthy sets the expectations for the 2021 Red Sox, reacts to the Andrew Benintendi trade, and shares his thoughts on the Fernando Tatis Jr...

Hardcore Baseball: Reflecting on Dustin Pedroia’s career from 2021-02-02T04:42:43

Dustin Pedroia has officially retired, ending his 14 years with the Red Sox. Matt McCarthy welcomes Sean Sylver back to the program to reflect on Pedroia's legacy. They discuss where Pedroia ran...

Hardcore Baseball: Mazz and McCarthy talk Hall of Fame voting from 2021-01-29T17:00

Tony Massarotti returns to Hardcore Baseball to talk about the 2021 Hall of Fame voting. He joins Matt McCarthy to discuss his ballot (1:34), nobody getting in to Cooperstown this year (3:02), B...

Red Sox hot stove: everything you need to know about Tomoyuki Sugano, which players should be available in trades, and Lowell Spinners lose affiliation from 2020-12-13T02:27:29

Alex Barth from 985thesportshub.com joins Matt McCarthy to discuss everything Red Sox offseason. Matt and Alex explain everything you need to know about Japanese righty Tomoyuki Sugano (6:22), w...

Emergency episode: Kevin Cash obeys analytics, loses World Series from 2020-10-28T04:53:48

Matt McCarthy reacts to Game 6 of the World Series and Kevin Cash's decision to pull Blake Snell at 73 pitches while throwing a 2-hitter. Plus, Mookie Betts continues to make the Red Sox look fo...

Hardcore Baseball: The future of Red Sox ownership and the state of the playoffs from 2020-10-13T03:36:39

Hardcore Baseball: October Edition returns as Tim McKone joins Matt McCarthy to discuss the MLB playoffs. Plus, are the Red Sox going public? Matt and Tim react to the Wall Street Journal's repo...

Jason Mastrodonato on the Red Sox losing culture from 2020-09-24T19:50:25

The 2020 Red Sox season is mercifully coming to an end, but has the organization done significant damage to this team's future by building a culture of losing? Jason Mastrodonato returns to the ...

Hardcore Baseball: Triston Casas opens eyes in Pawtucket, reflecting on Tom Seaver's legacy from 2020-09-06T17:59:57

Matt McCarthy shares his thoughts on the trading deadline. PawSox broadcaster Mike Antonellis joins the show (6:15) to discuss the Red Sox player pool games, including Triston Casas' eye-opening...

Hardcore Baseball returns with guest Jimmy Stewart from 2020-08-20T02:32

Hardcore Baseball returns! Matt McCarthy breaks down the disaster that is the 2020 Red Sox. Is this the worst Red Sox team of our lifetimes? History tells us it may be the worst Red Sox team in ...

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox report to the Fort from 2020-02-13T14:40

Season 3 of Hardcore Baseball kicks off as the Red Sox report to Fort Myers following a disastrous offseason. Jason Mastrodonato joins Matt McCarthy from Sox camp to discuss the circus that was ...

Emergency Episode: Red Sox Trade Mookie Betts and David Price from 2020-02-05T05:08:49

Matt McCarthy reacts to the breaking news of the Mookie Betts and David Price trade. Should John Henry still own the Red Sox if he's solely going to make decisions based on saving money? 

Hardcore Baseball: Tony Mazz on the 2020 Hall of Fame class from 2020-01-24T14:40:22

Tony Massarotti joins Matt McCarthy to talk everything Hall of Fame after the 2020 class was announced (8:40). Is Cooperstown getting watered down by the number of fringe candidates elected in r...

Hardcore Baseball: sign-stealing scandal rocks Red Sox from 2020-01-16T14:25:59

Alex Cora is gone as the Red Sox await MLB's sanctions amid the sign-stealing scandal. Tim McKone joins Matt McCarthy to talk about what this means for the Red Sox, how they should react, and wh...

Hardcore Baseball: Jimmy Stewart on sign-stealing and the offseason from 2020-01-11T16:26:11

Jimmy Stewart joins Matt McCarthy to talk about the Red Sox sign-stealing scandal and what should happen to Alex Cora and the organization. Plus: why haven't the Red Sox done anything of substan...

Hardcore Baseball: the Hot Stove is back from 2019-12-16T02:31:26

After one of the busiest Winter Meetings in recent memory, Matt McCarthy and Sean Sylver react to all the offseason happenings to date, including the Yankees signing of Gerrit Cole, the Astros s...

Hardcore Baseball: offseason preview with Jimmy Stewart from 2019-11-09T00:10:48

The Red Sox are entering their most important offseason in recent memory. Jimmy Stewart joins the show to talk payroll, trades, and the time John Henry cursed him out (5:35). Plus: will the Yank...

Hardcore Baseball: analytics cost the Astros the World Series from 2019-11-01T19:32:53

The Houston Astros had the World Series in their grasp before the decision to pull Zack Greinke changed everything. Matt McCarthy examines how an over-reliance on numbers cost the Astros. Jason ...

Hardcore Baseball: Tony Mazz on the World Series from 2019-10-22T21:04:43

Tony Massarotti joins Matt McCarthy to talk everything World Series (9:20). Which pitching staff has the edge? How many pitchers in this series will end up in Cooperstown? Plus a recap of the ep...

Hardcore Baseball: 2019 LCS edition from 2019-10-11T20:07:56

Matt McCarthy recaps the LDS and previews the LCS. Clayton Kershaw fails again, Dave Roberts gets exposed again, and the Minnesota Twins were a disaster...again. Nick Karski from ESPN Ithaca dro...

Hardcore Baseball: Sad Mike Felger (2019 LDS Preview) from 2019-10-03T04:11:21

Hardcore Baseball October Edition returns with the 2019 LDS episode. The Brewers ripped Mike Felger's heart out in the NL Wild Card game and he joins Matt McCarthy to talk about it (3:30). Plus:...

Hardcore Baseball: Mike Felger from 2019-09-25T23:16:25

Mike Felger joins Matt McCarthy on this week's episode to talk about his Milwaukee Brewers and to defend his take on the 1967 Red Sox (7:50). Plus final thoughts on the 2019 Red Sox, the collaps...

Hardcore Baseball: Tony Mazz on the future of the Red Sox from 2019-09-18T19:47:19

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Tony Massarotti joins Matt McCarthy to talk about the future of the Red Sox. Will 2020 be a bridge year? Ian Cundall from SoxProspects.com stops by t...

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox fire Dave Dombrowski from 2019-09-09T20:28:41

The Red Sox fired Dave Dombrowski in the middle of the night. Jason Mastrodonato of The Boston Herald joins Matt McCarthy to discuss whether or not the Red Sox made the right decision and what t...

Hardcore Baseball: Marshall Hook, Sean Sylver from 2019-09-07T16:16:58

The Red Sox have 21 pitchers. Marshall Hook joins Matt McCarthy to discuss the absurdity that is September baseball. Sean Sylver returns to the program to discuss the juiced baseball and the com...

Hardcore Baseball: are the Red Sox truly finished? from 2019-08-30T04:47:41

In this week's episode: Tim McKone joins Matt McCarthy to discuss whether the Red Sox have a comeback in them. Mike Monaco from the Pawtucket Red Sox has a farm update.

Hardcore Baseball: Chris Sale's health from 2019-08-22T19:23:52

Chris Sale is done for 2019. Is Tommy John still a possibility? Dr. Chris Geary, Chief of Sports Medicine at Tufts Medical Center, joins Matt McCarthy to talk PRP shots, elbows, and what could b...

Hardcore Baseball: Mookie Betts' future, Steve Perrault, Indians update from 2019-08-17T01:44:21

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball: Matt McCarthy touches on the Mookie Betts trade rumors. Should the Red Sox move the reigning AL MVP this offseason? Steve Perrault from the Section 1...

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox free fall, farm update, Field of Dreams game from 2019-08-10T06:05:20

The Red Sox have all but fallen out of the playoff race. Matt McCarthy hits on what led them to this point and what the future holds. Mike Antonellis from the Portland Sea Dogs checks in with an...

Hardcore Baseball: Trade Deadline Special from 2019-08-01T04:55:50

Matt McCarthy hits on the Red Sox failure to bolster their bullpen and whether the decision to eliminate the waiver deadline helped or hurt the July 31 deadline. Sean Pendergast from Sportsradio...

Hardcore Baseball: Jason Mastrodonato, trade deadline preview from 2019-07-26T17:43:59

Jason Mastrodonato joins Matt McCarthy to talk Red Sox ahead of the trading deadline. Should they buy or sell? And if the Sox buy, what type of chips do they have down on the farm? Will Noah Syn...

Hardcore Baseball: HOF induction (feat. Mazz, Shaughnessy, Hook), Red Sox pitching woes from 2019-07-18T02:41:17

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Tony Massarotti, Dan Shaughnessy, and Marshall Hook discuss the 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame class. Matt McCarthy hits on the Red Sox pitching woes, in...

Hardcore Baseball: 1999 ASG 20 years later from 2019-07-10T20:47:44

Sean Sylver joins Matt McCarthy to talk about 20th anniversary of the 1999 All-Star Game at Fenway Park. 

Hardcore Baseball: Eovaldi to the 'pen, Jimmy Stewart, Mike Thomas from 2019-07-04T21:30:18

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball: the Red Sox plan to move Nathan Eovaldi to the bullpen, is that the right move? Jimmy Stewart talks everything Red Sox (7:00). Cubs fan and 98.5 The ...

Hardcore Baseball: Christian Arcand, Rays to Montreal? from 2019-06-26T01:06:53

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball: Christian Arcand drops by to talk everything Red Sox (2:50). Should they buy or sell at the deadline? Are the Rays serious about playing games in bot...

Hardcore Baseball: Bullpen Disaster from 2019-06-15T00:08:48

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball: the Red Sox bullpen is still a major problem. David Ortiz continues to recover from his shooting and the Red Sox continue to struggle against good co...

Hardcore Baseball: AL East gap grows, Kimbrel signs, MLB Draft recap from 2019-06-07T16:22:47

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy says the month of June is critical for the future of the Red Sox. Nick Karski from ESPN Radio Ithaca shares his thoughts on the Yankees...

Hardcore Baseball: Dan Shaughnessy on Bill Buckner, Dustin Pedroia halts rehab from 2019-05-30T03:12:58

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Hall of Famer Dan Shaughnessy checks in with his thoughts on Bill Buckner's passing (11:00). Matt McCarthy touches on Dustin Pedroia's decision to ha...

Hardcore Baseball: Jason Mastrodonato, Koji Uehara retires, MLB draft preview from 2019-05-24T17:50:13

On this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball: Jason Mastrodonato joins Matt McCarthy to talk Red Sox (3:00), Carlos Collazo of Baseball America previews the 2019 MLB Draft (28:50), ...

Hardcore Baseball: Jim Murray, Sean Sylver, Chris Sale's 17 K's from 2019-05-17T04:39:12

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Jim Murray joins Matt McCarthy to talk Red Sox (2:40). Is the Wheel of Gutless Bums retired? Chris Sale flirted with the MLB single-game strikeout re...

Hardcore Baseball: Steve Perrault, Red Sox pitching depth from 2019-05-10T17:24:25

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Steve Perrault from the Section 10 podcast checks in to talk Red Sox. Matt McCarthy goes around the majors. Are the Rays for real? Do the Red Sox hav...

Hardcore Baseball: Marshall Hook, Chris Hatfield from 2019-05-03T05:20:17

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Marshall Hook joins Matt McCarthy to talk about the Red Sox slow start. Have they dug themselves too big a hole in the AL East? Why is Tyler Thornbur...

Hardcore Baseball: Marc Bertrand from 2019-04-26T17:15:44

In the latest episode of Hardcore Baseball, Marc Bertrand joins Matt McCarthy to talk Red Sox and the state of baseball in the Rob Manfred era. Vlad Jr. is finally hitting the big leagues, forme...

Hardcore Baseball: Mazz on the Red Sox lousy start from 2019-04-19T06:05:24

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Tony Massarotti joins the show to talk about the Red Sox struggles in 2019 (10:25). Can they turn it around? Could the Red Sox seriously trade Mookie...

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox slow start, Adam Jones, Mike Antonellis from 2019-04-11T04:51:30

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy tackles the Red Sox bad start to 2019. Adam Jones joins the show (7:30). Mike Antonellis from the Portland Sea Dogs checks in with an u...

Hardcore Baseball: Mike Felger, Ian Cundall from 2019-04-04T07:08:58

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy runs down the Red Sox struggles in the first week of the season, Chris Sale's velocity problems, and the Xander Bogaerts extension. Mik...

Hardcore Baseball: 2019 Opening Week from 2019-03-28T05:11:45

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy puts a wrap on the offseason and reacts to the Mike Trout and Chris Sale contracts. Tim McKone stops by to talk MLB rule changes (8:05)...

Hardcore Baseball: 2019 MLB Preview from 2019-03-19T00:29:32

In the 2019 MLB preview episode of Hardcore Baseball, Sean Sylver joins Matt McCarthy to evaluate all 30 teams around baseball and the division races in the American and National Leagues.

Hardcore Baseball: Sean McAdam, RoboUmps, Red Sox bullpen from 2019-03-13T18:46:06

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy covers the uncertainty surrounding the Red Sox bullpen entering 2019. Sean McAdam checks in from Fort Myers and has the latest on the c...

Hardcore Baseball: Bryce Harper finally signs from 2019-03-04T17:39:12

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy talks about what the Bryce Harper signing means for Mookie Betts' market. Andrew Salciunas from 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia joins ...

Hardcore Baseball: what the Machado/Arenado contracts mean for Mookie Betts from 2019-02-28T02:02:11

Manny Machado and Nolan Arenado have signed record contracts, what does that mean for the Red Sox and Mookie Betts? Tim Hagerty from the Padres organization joins Matt McCarthy to talk about Mac...

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox report, Jimmy Stewart, Chris Hatfield from 2019-02-13T19:53:59

Hardcore Baseball returns for Season 2. Matt McCarthy talks about the health of the sport entering 2019 - should baseball implement a pitch clock and a universal DH? Jimmy Stewart from Felger &a...

Hardcore Baseball: 2019 Hall of Fame (Feat. Shaughnessy, Mazz, Hook) from 2019-01-24T01:35:07

In the 2019 Hall of Fame edition of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy talks with Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe (8:35) and Tony Mazz (18:35) about their ballots and whether the Hall is being...

Hardcore Baseball: 2018 Winter Meetings from 2018-12-08T19:45:26

In the Winter Meetings edition of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy talks with Jason Mastrodonato of The Boston Herald about the Red Sox offseason and the Nathan ...

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox Re-Sign Nathan Eovaldi from 2018-12-06T22:18:33

In this mini-episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy reacts to the Red Sox re-signing Nathan Eovaldi. Did Dave Dombrowski pay too much to keep one of his World Series contributors? 

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox 2018 World Series Champions from 2018-10-30T22:14:41

In this week’s episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy celebrates the 2018 World Series champion Boston Red Sox. Sean Sylver joins the show (7:25) to recap October and talk about what ...

Hardcore Baseball: World Series Edition (feat. Tony Mazz) from 2018-10-23T00:58:09

Matt McCarthy and Tony Massarotti preview the 2018 World Series (8:15 mark). Will the Red Sox bring home their fourth title since 2004? Just how good are the Dodgers? Should the Red Sox play Moo...

Hardcore Baseball LCS Edition (Jared Carrabis, Mike Felger, Sean Pendergast) from 2018-10-12T01:45:32

In the LCS Episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy sits down with Jared Carrabis to relive how their faith was tested by Game 4 of Red Sox-Yankees (2:00 mark). Sean Pendergast of Sports Radi...

Hardcore Baseball: LDS Edition (With Felger) from 2018-10-04T12:53:55

In the LDS episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy previews the first Red Sox-Yankees playoff series in 14 years. Mike Felger talks Brewers-Rockes (8:20). Cleveland sports talk host Mark "Mu...

Hardcore Baseball: AL Wild Card Game from 2018-10-03T15:36:13

In this mini-episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy previews the American League Wild Card game between the Yankees and A's and reacts to the Rockies win over the Cubs in the N.L. Wild Card...

Hardcore Baseball: NL Wildcard Game from 2018-10-02T02:12:53

Matt McCarthy previews the National League Wild Card game between the Cubs and the Rockies. 

Hardcore Baseball Episode 29: Sean McAdam from 2018-09-28T00:20:01

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal joins Matt McCarthy to preview the Red Sox roster decisions for October (15:10). Is Chris Sale ready for a p...

Hardcore Baseball Episode 28: Mike Felger from 2018-09-20T18:26:28

Milwaukee's own Mike Felger joins Matt McCarthy on this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball to talk the red-hot Brewers and the Red Sox heading into October (6:00 mark). Could David Price start ...

Hardcore Baseball: Sale's October Readiness, Bob Socci from 2018-09-13T18:18:59

Episode 27: Will Chris Sale be ready to go for October? Matt McCarthy says it's no guarantee. Patriots voice Bob Socci stops by (12:30) to talk about his time calling baseball and his new podcas...

Hardcore Baseball: Projecting the Postseason Roster, Recapping the Minor League Season from 2018-09-06T21:22:12

Episode 26: With a number of postseason jobs on the line, Matt McCarthy explores who needs a strong September to make the Red Sox postseason roster. Chris Hatfield of Sox Prospects joins the sho...

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox Bullpen Meltdowns Continue, MLB Playoff Races, Farm Update from 2018-08-29T04:05:45

Episode 25: The Red Sox bullpen continues to struggle and Matt McCarthy has seen enough. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince drops by to talk about the playoff races around baseball (8:10). PawSox bro...

Hardcore Baseball: Jason Mastrodonato, Red Sox Pitching Concerns, PawSox on the Move from 2018-08-22T23:30:55

Episode 24: How concerned should Red Sox fans be about the bullpen and Chris Sale's health? Jason Mastrodonato of The Boston Herald checks in (7:40). The Nationals have thrown in the towel, the A's...

Hardcore Baseball: Big Jim Murray, Mike Antonellis, Who's the Number 2 Starter? from 2018-08-16T03:42:36

Episode 23: Matt McCarthy examines whether David Price or Rick Porcello should get the nod as the second starter in the playoffs. Big Jim Murray joins the show (11:00) to talk about why he's buying...

Hardcore Baseball Episode 22: Jared Carrabis, Ian Cundall from 2018-08-08T04:21:04

Jared Carrabis joins Matt McCarthy to talk about the weekend sweep of the Yankees (5:30). Ian Cundall of Sox Prospects stops in with some positive news about some of the top players in the Red Sox ...

Hardcore Baseball: Trade Deadline Special Feat. Tony Mazz from 2018-08-01T01:46:57

Why didn't the Red Sox bolster their bullpen? Matt McCarthy is joined by Tony Massarotti for the Hardcore Baseball Trade Deadline Special to discuss that question. How much did the Yankees improve?...

Hardcore Baseball: Eovaldi Trade, HOF Induction, Prospect Updates from 2018-07-25T23:53:57

Episode 20: Matt McCarthy breaks down the Nathan Eovaldi trade. Mike "Sarge" Riley drops by to talk about the 2018 Hall of Fame induction (4:30). The midseason update on the Red Sox top 10 prospect...

Hardcore Baseball: '99 ASG Watch-Along, Jason Mastrodonato from 2018-07-18T22:31

For the All-Star week edition of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy is joined by Billy Lanni from Felger&Mazz to re-watch Pedro Martinez's 1999 All-Star Game performance. Jason Mastrodonato from the ...

Hardcore Baseball Episode 18: Is MLB in Trouble? from 2018-07-12T22:53:19

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy examines if baseball is in trouble nationwide and what needs to be done to improve the game. What should the Red Sox do about Dustin Pedro...

Hardcore Baseball: The Curse of Jon Lester, Marshall Hook Talks Clutch and David Price from 2018-07-05T18:03:16

Episode 17: Matt McCarthy examines where the decision to let Jon Lester walk and sign David Price ranks among the worst moves in Red Sox history. Marshall Hook joins the show (14:00) to talk why cl...

Hardcore Baseball: Sox and Yanks at the Halfway Point, Sean McAdam on the Trading Deadline from 2018-06-26T22:40:58

Episode 16: Matt McCarthy examines how the Red Sox and the Yankees compare to each other halfway through the season. Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal joins the show (12:30) to preview the M...

Hardcore Baseball: MLB Expansion, Trade Season Begins from 2018-06-20T00:26:08

Episode 15: Matt McCarthy is joined by Sean Sylver to talk about what expansion and realignment could look like in MLB and how baseball should approach the proposed major changes in the near future...

Hardcore Baseball: Red Sox Bats Quiet Down, MLB Draft Recap, Miguel Cabrera Hurt from 2018-06-13T21:51:38

Episode 14: With the Red Sox bats scuffling a little bit, Matt McCarthy examines if we should be concerned about the lineup moving forward. Chris Hatfield from Sox Prospects checks in to recap the ...

Hardcore Baseball: Dustin Pedroia's Future, Astros Recap, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from 2018-06-05T20:58:31

Matt McCarthy explores Dustin Pedroia's future with the Red Sox. Can they really count on the often-injured 2nd baseman to contribute? Mass Live Beat Reporter Chris Smith joins the show (16:50) to ...

Hardcore Baseball Episode 12: Memorial Day Reevaluations, MLB Draft Preview from 2018-05-29T20:09:53

In this episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy reevaluates the Red Sox and the rest of MLB a third of the way through the season. With the MLB Draft next week, Carlos Collazo from Baseball Ame...

Hardcore Baseball Episode 11.5: Red Sox DFA Hanley Ramirez from 2018-05-25T17:33:20

In an emergency episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy reacts to the news that the Red Sox have designated Hanley Ramirez for assignment. Did the Sox make a mistake? One word: yes. 

Hardcore Baseball Episode 11: Jared Carrabis Checks In, Jackie Bradley's Future, JD Martinez Delivers from 2018-05-23T03:58:13

In the latest episode of Hardcore Baseball, Jared Carrabis from Barstool Sports joins Matt McCarthy (12:10 mark) to discuss Mookie Betts, the Blake Swihart situation, and how the Sox compare to the...

Hardcore Baseball Episode 10: Tony Mazz Joins The Show, Red Sox Bullpen Struggles, Top Pitching Prospects Update from 2018-05-16T04:13:32

In episode 10 of Hardcore Baseball, Tony Mazz joins Matt McCarthy (12:00) to discuss how big of a concern the Red Sox bullpen is, what Blake Swihart's future is with the team, and how Mookie Betts ...

Hardcore Baseball Episode 9: Mookie Betts' Standing in Red Sox History, Gordon Edes, Ichiro Steps Away from 2018-05-08T20:28:36

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy examines why Mookie Betts is already one of the most dynamic players the Red Sox have ever had. Former Boston Globe beat reporter and Red ...

Hardcore Baseball Episode 8: Adam Jones, Rick Porcello's Hot Start, Manny Machado Trade Buzz from 2018-05-01T22:27:31

In the latest episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy breaks down Rick Porcello's hot start and why it might not last. Adam Jones joins the show (12:00) to give his thoughts on Porcello and the...

Hardcore Baseball Episode 7: Cora Delivers for Sox Offense, Jon Wallach, Farm System Struggles from 2018-04-24T21:14:45

In the latest episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy explains why Alex Cora has had a big impact on the Red Sox offense. Jon Wallach joins the show as this week's guest (13:10) to talk about t...

Hardcore Baseball Episode 6: Red Sox On Fire, Yankees Struggle, Jimmy Stewart from 2018-04-17T23:31:24

In the latest episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy explores why the Red Sox have started 2018 so hot and why the Yankees have not. Felger and Mazz Executive Producer Jimmy Stewart joins the ...

Hardcore Baseball Episode 5: Xander Bogaerts Injury, Michael Chavis Suspended, Shohei Ohtani Dominates from 2018-04-10T19:39:04

In this week's episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy addresses the Xander Bogaerts injury and why that puts pressure on JD Martinez. Ian Cundall of SoxProspects.com talks about the Michael Ch...

Episode 3 - Sean McAdam, Red Sox Consensus Poll, MLB Preview from 2018-03-27T20:10:23

In the Opening Week episode of Hardcore Baseball, Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal joins Matt McCarthy (16:25) to talk about the challenges Alex Cora will face in making out the everyday li...

Hardcore Baseball Episode 2 from 2018-03-21T20:14:42

With the regular season just days away, Tony Massarotti joins Matt McCarthy to share his thoughts on the 2018 Red Sox (6:15). Portland Sea Dogs broadcaster Mike Antonellis checks in from Red Sox mi...

Hardcore Baseball Episode 1 from 2018-03-15T17:21:12

Hardcore Baseball is an in-depth look at the Red Sox, their farm system, and the Major Leagues, hosted by 98.5 The Sports Hub's Matt McCarthy. In the first episode, Jared Carrabis of Barstool Sport...