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Boston Balling is bringing you the latest in all things Boston sports! From reactions to the Red Sox hiring Alex Cora back as their manager, to the Patriots entering a new era, Gabby Hurlbut is unpacking it all! Join me every week!!
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Locked On Red Sox podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball. Hosted by former ESPN Digital Video Associate Gabby Hurlbut, the Locked On Red Sox podcast provides your daily Red Sox fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Red Sox franchise. Locked On Red Sox takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from w ...
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The Red Sox had 3 different streaks come to an end with Saturday's 14-4 loss to the Yankees. Weekend series in the Bronx is even at 1-1. The Red Sox had their 5-game win streak come to an end as well as a 6-game road win streak. The Sox missed out on improving to 10 games over .500 for the first time this season and saw their 5-game win streak at Y…
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The Red Sox opened up their 3-game weekend series in New York with a thrilling 5-3 comeback win in 10 innings over the Yankees Friday night. Boston used the long ball late in the game to tie it up and eventually win it. The Red Sox were down to their final strike in the top of the 9th when Masa Yoshida hit a 2-out, 2-run Home Run off of Yankees clo…
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As we hit the halfway point of the MLB season, several players have been a pleasant surprise for the Boston Red Sox, and others have been a disappointment. On today's show, Gabby ranks every position player based on their contributions to the team so far this season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and ge…
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The Red Sox celebrated our Nation's Birthday on Thursday afternoon by completing a series sweep over the Marlins in Miami. Sox improved to 8 games over .500 for the first time this season with a 6-5, 12-inning victory in the finale. Neither team scored in the 10th. Sox got two in the top of the 11th and the Marlins did the same in the bottom of the…
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On the ninth edition of the 20th anniversary series of the 2004 Boston Red Sox, Gabby takes a look back at all four games of the World Series and dives into a game-by-game breakdown of each one. From Keith Foulke's consistent usage, to Pedro Martinez and Curt Schilling being locked in, you won't want to miss an episode filled with every play that l…
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The Red Sox continued their winning ways on the road and Brayan Bello delivered a much-needed quality outing in the Red Sox 7-2 win over the Marlins Wednesday night in Miami. Bello gave a 1st-inning run and that was it for the rest of the night. He went 6.2 innings and allowed 1 earned run on 7 hits. He walked only 1 and struck out 7 in picking up …
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After a tough series loss against the San Diego Padres over the weekend, the Boston Red Sox are hoping to bounce back on their current road trip. On today's show, Gabby breaks down the key aspects of Boston's 8-3 win on Tuesday night over the Miami Marlins, including Kutter Crawford's strong start, Jarren Duran's monster home run, Masataka Yoshida'…
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Kutter Crawford working on a little extra rest pitched 6 solid innings in helping the Red Sox to an 8-3 win in the series opener over the Miami Marlins Tuesday night. Tuesday was the 1st of 6 straight games on the road for the Red Sox. Crawford, a Florida native, allowed just 1 run over 6 innings of work. Crawford did not walk anyone and struck out…
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As the Boston Red Sox have officially completed the first three months of the season and begin the second half, what better way to honor that than to look back and reflect on what this team gave us in the first half? That's exactly what today's show is all about. Gabby talks about the team's biggest surprises in the first half of the season, such a…
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The Boston Red Sox had a rough series over the weekend against the San Diego Padres in which they dropped two of three in blowout fashion. On today's show, Gabby discusses some notable things that went wrong for Boston in the series, including the tough starts by Nick Pivetta and Tanner Houck, and the Red Sox having meltdown innings. Also discussed…
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Josh Winckowski, making his 4th start season and 1st since May 2nd, worked 5 scoreless innings and notched his 2nd win in the Red Sox 4-1 victory over the San Diego Padres Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran both hit home runs in the win. Winckowski gave up 4 hits, walked no one and struck out 1. Devers hit a 2-Out, 2-R …
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Tanner Houck gave up 3 home runs on Saturday and ended up taking the loss in the Red Sox 11-1 loss to the San Diego Padres. Houck gave up 8 runs (7 ER) on 9 hits over 4.1 innings. He allowed 2 home runs to Manny Machado. Padres with 6 runs in the 5th inning after scoring 9 runs in the 5th in the series opener Friday night. San Diego hit 4 home runs…
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The Red Sox dropped the series opener, 9-2, to the San Diego Pades Friday night at Fenway Park. Nick Pivetta was cruising through the first four innings against the Padres and then he ran into all kinds of trouble in the 5th inning against Pivetta and reliever Greg Weissert. The first 5 hitters reached base against Pivetta before he was removed fro…
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The Boston Red Sox have been playing very competitive baseball recently, and they are hosting a San Diego Padres team that has also been on a bit of a hot streak. On today's show, Gabby joins forces with Javier Reyes of Locked On Padres to preview the upcoming series. Will Nick Pivetta, Tanner Houck, and Josh Winckowski remain strong on the mound a…
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The 2004 Boston Red Sox were nothing short of incredibly special. Making a comeback to win the ALCS in a form nobody had ever done in the sport before, they were incredibly resilient. On today's show, Gabby breaks down games five, six, and seven of the ALCS, including the "Bloody Sock Game" and all of the small game-changing and momentum-changing m…
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As the Boston Red Sox continue their recent tear of winning lots of baseball games, it is time to start thinking about where they stand heading to the trade deadline. Could Hall of Fame closer Kenley Jansen get traded? On today's show, Gabby explains why Boston would be dropping the ball big-time if they move him. She also gives an update on the re…
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Brayan Bello worked 2 scoreless innings to open and then it all fell a part with him allowing 7 earned runs and not making it out of the 3rd inning Tuesday night in what turned into a 9-4 loss to the Blue Jays. Series is even at 1-1. Jaren Duran went 0-for-5 with 2 strikeouts and his career-high, 15-game hit streak came to an end. Rafael Devers and…
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As we continue to bask in the glory of the Boston Celtics claiming banner 18 last week, it's a party here on Boston Balling! Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Noa Dalzell, Celtics reporter for Celtics Blog, to discuss all the biggest moments from the historic championship run, as well as what to expect from the draft and the offseason.…
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Masataka Yoshida has struggled a lot at the plate since returning to the Boston Red Sox from the Injured List. In the Designated Hitter position, he is not contributing in the way the Red Sox need him to be. On today's show, Gabby tells you why it's time to start hitting the panic button on Masa. She also discusses whether Boston should be buyers o…
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The Red Sox came from 4 runs down and beat the Blue Jays, 7-6, in front of the NBA Champs and a packed house at Fenway Park Monday night. Jarren Duran knocked in the game-winning run in the bottom of the 9th for his first career walk-off hit. Duran had a 3-hit night and he extended his hit streak to 14 in a row. Rafael Devers also had a 3-hit night…
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Jarren Duran has been the team MVP for the Boston Red Sox this season, and he continues to make an impact in many different ways. On today's show, Gabby discusses his big series over the weekend against the Cincinnati Reds and why his skills are too valuable for him to not play in the big game. Also discussed is Connor Wong's continuous dominance a…
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The Red Sox closed out their successful road trip with a 7-3 win over the Reds on Sunday afternoon. Red Sox went 5-1 on their trip through Toronto and Cincinnati and now return back home to Boston for a 6-game homestand. Jarren Duran had 3 hits and has hit safely in 13 in a row. Rob Refsnyder and Connor Wong both him 2-run home runs. Wong's 2-R Hom…
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Red Sox rallied late with 2 runs in the 8th and beat the Reds, 4-3, to even up the series at 1-1 in Cincinnati. Jarren Duran made a game-saving catch in the 9th when he robbed Stuard Fairchild of a Home Run that would have tied the game up against Kenley Jansen. Rob Refsnyder tied the game at 3 with a pinch-hit RBI single. Rafael Devers knocked in …
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Kutter Crawford gave up 3 solo home runs and 5 runs (3 ER) over 6.1 innings and took the loss as the Red Sox 5-game winning streak came to an end in the series opener against the Reds in Cincinnati. Crawford has allowed 7 solo home runs over his last 3 outings and 13 on the season. Connor Wong and Jarren Duran both hit solo home runs in the loss, a…
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The Boston Red Sox open up a weekend series tonight in Cincinnati vs. the Reds. Will Jarren Duran, David Hamilton, and Ceddanne Rafaela continue to light it up on the basepaths? Will Tyler O'Neill go deep in at least one of the games Join Gabby as she sits down with Locked On Reds hosts Jeff Carr and Steven Offenbaker to preview everything to expec…
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Before Kevin Millar's famous "don't let us win today" line, and the Boston Red Sox making a historic comeback in the 2004 American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees, they stumbled out of the gate to a 0-3 series deficit that included Curt Schilling trying to pitch through an injury, Pedro Martinez struggling to find his comman…
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The Red Sox got six quality innings from starter Brayan Bello and two hits including a home run, 2 RBIs and 2 stolen bases from Jarren Duran in a 7-3 win over the Blue Jays Wednesday night. Duran has a 10-game hit streak. Sox have won 5 in a row for the second time this season and are also 5 games over .500 for the second time this season as well. …
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Tyler O'Neill clearly loves playing baseball in Canada, as he crushed two home runs in Monday night's victory over the Toronto Blue Jays and another one in Tuesday night's victory. On today's show, Gabby explains why April Tyler O'Neill appears to be back and why his bat makes such a difference in the lineup. She also discusses Alex Cora's top notc…
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Tyler O'Neil tied the game at 3 with a home run in the top of the 8th inning and later in the inning Ceddanne Rafaela broke the tie with a 2-out RBI single. Red Sox beat the Blue Jays, 4-3, and will go for the series sweep on Wednesday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed …
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Jarren Duran has been one of the best outfielders in the league this season to date, but the All Star voting results so far don't show that. On today's show, Gabby discusses why Duran should be much higher on the list of outfielders as fans continue to vote for the most deserving players to compete in the big game. Also discussed is the future pote…
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Monday night in Toronto, the Red Sox opened up their 6-game road trip with a 7-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Sox hit 4 home runs in winning their third straight game and their sixth in their last eight games. Tyler O'Neil hit two solo home runs and went back-to-back with Rafael Devers in the first inning. Ceddanne Rafael and O'Neil hit solo hom…
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Ceddanne Rafaela had a big week at the plate when the Boston Red Sox faced the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees, as he generated multiple multi-hit games. On today's show, Gabby tells you why he will become a true superstar in Boston. Also discussed is the big week the Red Sox have and the contributions of many different players like …
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The Red Sox took the series finale over the Yankees with a 9-3 win at Fenway Sunday night. The Red Sox stole nine bases in the finale, won 2 of 3 from the Yankees and went 4-2 on the homestand against the top two teams in baseball. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax p…
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The Red Sox clipped the Yankees, 8-4, at Fenway on Saturday night. Series is even at 1-1 with the finale on Sunday and with a win on Sunday, the Sox will clinch the series against New York and go 4-2 on their homestand. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals…
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The Red Sox dropped their series opener at Fenway Park Friday night with an 8-1 setback to the Yankees. Alex Verdugo's return to Fenway was a successful one. Verdugo hit a 2-R Home Run off losing pitcher Brayan Bello and he also had an RBI Double and RBI Single in the win.By Locked On Podcast Network
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On today's show, the conversation with former Boston Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo continues! He discusses the impact Terry Francona truly had on the team, the incident with Alex Rodriguez slapping the ball out of his glove, and much more. Gabby also goes over a few key surprise pieces on the current Red Sox roster that could help them land a play…
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Red Sox never trailed in taking the series finale over the Phillies at Fenway on Thursday night. Sox take 2 of 3 from the top team in the National League and are a game over .500 going into their weekend series over the Yankees. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax prof…
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In this sixth edition of the 20th anniversary series of the 2004 Boston Red Sox, Gabby is joined by former Red Sox pitcher and World Series champion Bronson Arroyo, where he shares his experience being part of history, the brawl between Jason Varitek and Alex Rodriguez, and so much more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Tax Network USA Reduce…
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After making two rehab starts with the AAA Worcester Red Sox, Masataka Yoshida is back for the Boston Red Sox and was in the lineup for Tuesday night's game vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. On today's show, Gabby discusses him making his return and the Red Sox designating first baseman Garrett Cooper for assignment in a corresponding roster move. She…
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Red Sox opened up their toughest stretch of the season with a 4-1 loss to the Phillies Tuesday night. Kutter Crawford deserved better but took another loss. Phillies showed what a 1st-place team looks like with Zack Wheeler dealing and Kyle Schwarber hitting a couple of home runs including his 1st on the 1st pitch of the game. Support Us By Support…
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Add Alex Verdugo to the list of people that have put the Boston Red Sox front office on blast over the last couple of seasons for the lack of any real moves to field a competitive baseball team. As Verdugo prepares to come to Fenway Park for a weekend series with the New York Yankees, Gabby discusses his comments and why he was right for saying the…
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John Henry made some pretty rough statements about the Boston Red Sox fanbase and their expectations that were completely out of touch with reality. On today's show, Gabby reacts to the comments made and explains why they were so far off base and inappropriate. She also discusses the recent struggles Brayan Bello has had on the mound, and she talks…
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We've seen Nick Pivetta dominate the competition multiple times in the past. After an unbelievable start on Wednesday in which he pitched seven shutout, one-hit innings against the Atlanta Braves, we have to wonder what the rest of the season will look like for him. On today's show, Gabby offers some insight into how things might look for Pivetta m…
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Catcher Jason Varitek has always been known for his constant dedication to baseball and for putting his full heart and soul into playing the game for the Boston Red Sox. On today's fifth edition of the 2004 Boston Red Sox 20th anniversary series, Gabby looks back on his decorative career in Boston and discusses why his leadership has been timeless …
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Kutter Crawford has been struggling to find his dominance in his last few starts. Is it time to panic about him? Gabby tells you the answer to exactly that on today's show. She also talks about the continuous injuries that have piled up for the Boston Red Sox, including the most recent one to Wilyer Abreu with catcher Tyler Heineman getting called …
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The American League Rookie of the month for May was recently announced, and New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil was given the honor. On today's show, Gabby shares why Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela was robbed of the honor. She also discusses Jamie Westbrook's Major League debut and his first at-bat with the Boston Red Sox, and p…
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Rafael Devers made history by passing Jim Rice on the list for most extra-base hits by Boston Red Sox player before turning 28. Nick Pivetta also tied Roger Clemens' record of recording eight consecutive strikeouts, while Ceddanne Rafaela and Enmanuel Valdez each had a two-homer night in the weekend series vs. the Detroit Tigers. On today's show, G…
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Rob Refsnyder has been a game-changing piece to this year's Boston Red Sox team, especially on offense. On today's show, Gabby informs you of just how good he's actually been, explores some early buy/sell trade deadline options for Boston, and gives an update on outfielder Tyler O'Neill. Could Kenley Jansen or Nick Pivetta be in the hot seat? Suppo…
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In the fourth edition of the 2004 Boston Red Sox 20th Anniversary Celebration series, Gabby looks back on the decorative season that David "Big Papi" Ortiz had to help facilitate the greatest comeback in sports history. She dives into his early career, the obstacles he overcame, and every moment that shaped his historic postseason run. Support Us B…
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