The Rays came to town and took 3 out 4 at Fenway. Joey Copponi and Scott Neville are joined by good friend and Sports Illustrated writer Stephen Mottram to discuss the frustrating moments, the signs of good things to come, positive injury news, some weird umpiring, and preview the upcoming series with the St Louis Cardinals. All that, and much more…

The Red Sox take 2 games over the Washington Nationals, in a series that can only be described as technically baseball. Joey Copponi and Scott Neville go through the biggest moments of this series including Brayan Bello's return, some near-miss injuries, the decision to option Josh Winckowski, look ahead to the where the team may be at the trade de…

The Red Sox lose both games in Atlanta and finish the short road trip 1-4. Joey Copponi and Scott Neville react to Chris Sale's predictably awesome performance against the Sox, if their feelings around the team have changed, address NESN's broadcast issues, assess Nick Pivetta's unusual first start since his return, and look at some metrics that mi…

The Red Sox break the Twins' win streak and finally bring an end to the summer sausage's reign. Former WEEI producer and Play Tessie co-founder Cooper Leonard joins the show to discuss Vaughn Grissom's debut, the Red Sox deciding to hit home runs again, Jarren Duran's importance to this team, and preview the upcoming series against Chris Sale and t…

It's another series win for the Red Sox as they improve to 18-14, and the guys are officially bought in. Joey and Scott discuss how the Sox have managed to find success amidst an onslaught of injuries, remember the Netflix documentary is still happening, break down the new acquisitions the Sox made, react to the news that Masataka Yoshida may need …

The Red Sox take a series from the Cubs in dramatic fashion. Joey and Scott break down a very up and down series, more confusion over Masataka Yoshida, Triston Casas going to the 60-day IL, the Sox making a trade for Garrett Cooper, and unfortunately, Pablo Reyes getting DFA'd. That, and much more! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’…

React to NFL draft Discuss fantasy impact of some first round rookiesBy Pablo and Leonard

Cleveland gets the best of the Sox this time as the Guardians take 2 of 3 games at Progressive Field. Joey and Scott try to get to the bottom of what the Red Sox are doing with Masataka Yoshida, Triston Casas' official diagnosis and vague timetable, Brayan Bello joining the rest of the team on the IL, and more surprising performances from those tha…

The Red Sox sweep the Pirates in Pittsburgh, even with some very diminished lineups. Joey and Scott do their best to figure out why the Red Sox can't win at home, break down the worrisome injury to Triston Casas, check in on the latest with Rafael Devers, and wonder if the Red Sox could maintain this pace, even with a plethora of injuries. That, an…

Early top 5 fantasy football rookies pre NFL draft and stefon diggs trade fantasy impactBy Pablo and Leonard

In a frustrating Marathon Monday series, the Boston Red Sox drop 3 out of 4 to the Cleveland Guardians. Joey and Scott dissect some of the crazier moments in this series including a head-to-head collision that has placed Tyler O'Neill on the IL, Devers surviving the impact but needing an MRI on his knee, Triston Casas thinking he can swipe third fo…

The Red Sox pull off a series win over the Los Angeles Angels after an ugly first game, and two very different wins. Joey and Scott break down the defensive woes this team refuses to fix, some more bats coming alive in this lineup, and the heart attack that is Kenley Jansen. Plus, the guys look ahead to a series against the Guardians that is defini…

The Orioles sweep the Red Sox in the Fenway Opening Series, and my oh my was it a frustrating one. Joey and Scott try to keep it together after the Sox blow two games late, the news on Trevor Story's shoulder is about as bad as possible, Jackson Holliday makes his MLB debut at Fenway Park, Scott's absence from the park, and much more fun Red Sox ne…

The Red Sox round out their first road trip of the year with a series win over the Angels, going 7-3 before playing a game at Fenway. Joey and Scott discuss the shoulder injury to Trevor Story and what that could mean for this team, Tyler O'Neill's dominance at the plate, the broadcast's comments about late-night viewership, how the pitching staff …

This episode discusses different fantasy football league types and how to get started with fantasy footballBy Pablo and Leonard

The Red Sox swept the Oakland Atheltics, as they should have, in what was appaently their final series at the Oakland Coliseum. Joey and Scott break down this series that saw the Red Sox on the opposite side of some awful defense than fans are used to, what to make of the Kenley situation, what's next for the A's, and much more. Plus, the guys pay …

The Red Sox split a series in Seattle to open the year. Joey and Scott break down Alex Cora getting his first Opening Day win, the Red Sox rotation coming through in a big way, Tyler O'Neill starting hot with 2 homers in his first series with the Sox, and much more! Plus, a series preview for the Sox' trip to Oakland! Get in on the excitement with …

The 2024 MLB season is here. Joey and Scott give their predictions for team MVP, final record, and more. Sammy James joins the show to recount his experience at Spring Training and the video of Triston Casas that has taken Red Sox Twitter by storm. Plus, the return of the World Famous Pitching Preview. All that, and much more! Get in on the excitem…

Red Sox legend and Hall-of-Famer David Ortiz joins the show today on the first ITM episode with CLNS, to discuss the current state of the Red Sox, give his thoughts on Rafael Devers' comments about ownership, his relationship with Brayan Bello, and MLB furthering their presence in the Dominican. Plus, Scott Neville is joining the show as the full-t…

Kings of Fantasy Football Podcast-WR Free AgencyBy Pablo and Leonard

Steve Perrault is leaving the ITM Podcast, but not before recounting his favorite memories from the years spent on the show, recalling the show's origins with Joey, looking back on the best guests, and issuing a farewell statement that definitely didn't make Joey cry so don't ask. Plus, Joey shares what lies ahead for ITM, teases some of the upcomi…

Discuss free agency signings for running backs and do early rankingsBy Pablo and Leonard

Steve and Joey tackle the biggest stories around the Red Sox this week including Brayan Bello's extension becoming official, Lucas Giolito undergoing a surgery that was not Tommy John, the Sox playing a series in the Dominican Republic, check in on some Alex Verdugo rumors in New York, and much more! Plus, the guys answer your Slide in the DMs ques…

Lucas Giolito has reportedly suffered a partially torn UCL and will likely miss the entire 2024 season. The sole addition to the Red Sox' starting rotation is expected to miss the whole year. Steve and Joey come to terms with the baseball gods' punishments, break down the rumors surrounding Brayan Bello's potential extension, and try to find out if…

Spring Training is fully underway and the Boston Red Sox are playing baseball games once again. Steve and Joey go through the first full week of games as news on this team continues to revolve around the front office and ownership, after learning the team has met with Jordan Montgomery in recent weeks. It makes all too much sense for the Red Sox an…

Another week, another batch of tough quotes from those in and around the Red Sox. Steve and Joey sift through Rafael Devers' statements on the state of the team, Sam Kennedy's story about Dustin Pedroia urging the team to be aggressive, Kenley Jansen once again expressing frustration at the front office's complacency, and much more! Plus, Liam Hend…

Pitchers and catchers have reported to Spring Training in Fort Myers, and more quotes from Red Sox' leadership have made headlines. Steve and Joey wade through another batch of uninspiring quotes on Alex Cora's future in Boston, Breslow's assessment of the offseason, the decision to give Masataka Yoshida the majority of at-bats at DH, and the poten…

Netflix will be following the 2024 Boston Red Sox for a docu-series on the team, the first of its kind in what Netflix plans to make a running series on MLB teams. Why? Steve and Joey try to make sense of the timing of this "marketing opportunity" in the eyes of ownership, predict best and worst-case scenarios, who will play the biggest role in the…

Justin Turner is reportedly in agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays on a 1-year, $13 million deal. Steve and Joey try to make sense of how the Red Sox passed on a guy who seemingly checked every box for this team, put themselves in the players' shoes and wonder how they must be feeling throughout this brutal offseason, project the quotes that will …

Red Sox Winter Weekend took place in Springfield this weekend, and more awful quotes came out of it. Steve and Joey sift through the nonsense that ownership and the front office is feeding to fans including their admission that payroll will be lower in 2024 than 2023, the justification for high ticket prices being the "Fenway experience," a vow tha…

Craig Breslow and Tom Werner both had some awful quotes released today. Breslow implied that ownership may not spend any more this offseason and instead put the focus on the organization's minor league prospects. Werner walked back his infamous "full throttle" quote and expressed just how frustrated he is that the team isn't winning more. Steve and…

Shōta Imanaga has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Chicago Cubs, taking yet another free agent starting pitcher off the board. Steve and Joey break down the chance the Red Sox have at the remaining free agents, estimate the likelihood of trading for a starter, address the reports around the Sox' trade talks, react to the announcement that there…

In the first episode of 2024, Steve and Joey try to make sense of the extension the Atlanta Braves have already given to Chris Sale after exactly 0 innings pitched, address the reports of the Red Sox needing to "shed more payroll" before pursuing free agents, break down some quotes from Lucas Giolito's introductory press conference, devise a plan t…

Christopher Allen Sale has been traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for 22-year-old INF Vaughn Grissom. Steve and Joey give their initial reactions to the trade, reflect on Sale's biggest moments with the Sox, discuss fans' lasting impressions of Sale's extension, take a look at Grissom's stunning numbers at Fenway Park, speculate on what this…

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly in agreement with Lucas Giolito on a two-year, $38.5 million contract. Steve and Joey react to the signing as the Sox finally improve their biggest area of need - the starting rotation, take a look at the details of the contract, talk about additional starters that could be added, find where Giolito fits in the rot…

2023 is coming to a close and the Boston Red Sox continue to do absolutely nothing. Steve and Joey pour through the latest reports and rumors around the Sox including their alleged pursuit of Teoscar Hernández, Sean McAdams' report that the Red Sox' budget does not have room for Jordan Montgomery, the free agent market for pitchers still being ston…

As the offseason drags along, with little to no transactions to speak of, Alex Verdugo has given Red Sox fans something to focus on. Steve and Joey react to the former Red Sox' introductory presser with the Yankees, in which Dugie blatantly calls out Alex Cora for "airing him out." Yoshinobu Yamamoto has yet to decide on where he will be pitching n…

The Mick Man joins the show today after the Red Sox fanbase nearly imploded over the Seth Lugo signing. Steve, Joey, and Coley discuss the new front office's approach to this off-season, whether or not they will live up to the "full throttle" quote from Tom Werner, react to the massive Shohei Ohtani contract and the structuring of the deal, if the …

The Boston Red Sox have traded Alex Verdugo to the New York Yankees, and the Alex Verdugo Fan Club officially closes its doors. Steve and Joey recap the very slow Winter Meetings, analyze some quotes from Craig Breslow, take a look back at Verdugo's time with the Sox and his tumultuous relationship with manager Alex Cora, and reevaluate the Sox' ch…

Jared Carrabis joins the program today to discuss the Red Sox' offseason thus far, and what to expect in the near future. Steve and Joey talk to Jared about the odds of the Sox landing a big free agent like Ohtani or Yamamoto, discuss the adjustment fans will have to make to Craig Breslow vs Chaim Bloom in charge of baseball operations, compare the…

The offseason is in full swing as free agents are getting scooped up. Steve and Joey go through the biggest news of the week including the Red Sox hiring Andrew Bailey as pitching coach, the surprising return on the Luis Urías trade, Yoshinobu Yamamoto being officially posted for MLB teams, the Phillies signing Aaron Nola, AND answer your Slide in …

'Downtown' Ian Browne of MLB.com joins the show today to forecast the moves fans should expect from the Red Sox this offseason. Ian recounts his time in Arizona at the GM Meetings to Steve and Joey, points out the differences in Craig Breslow's interactions with the media since his introductory press conference, recalls the day Chaim Bloom was fire…

The GM Meetings have begun and (prematurely) concluded. Steve and Joey take a look at some quotes from Craig Breslow that are in stark contrast to his tone during the press conference, reassess their confidence levels in the offseason, address the rumor of a potential Verdugo/Torres trade, talk about Casas' Rookie of the Year nomination, break down…

Craig Breslow's introductory press conference was an interesting one. Steve and Joey break down the finer details of the presser from the decision to have solely Breslow and Kennedy at the mics, to Breslow's way of speaking to the media and how similar it is to another former Red Sox CBO. Breslow addresses the current state of the Red Sox, ownershi…

Craig Breslow has officially been named the Chief Baseball Officer of the Boston Red Sox, after a very eventful search. Steve and Joey react to the hiring, note the similarities between Breslow and Chaim Bloom, discuss the candidates who turned down the opportunity to interview for the position, and what to expect from the Sox with Breslow in the d…

The search for the next Red Sox GM continues, and the list of candidates seems to be growing by the day. Steve and Joey go through the list of potential General Managers, address the reports of candidates turning down interviews with the Sox, look into the less appealing aspects of the position, reveal their top 3 picks for the job, and much more! …

It's official: the Red Sox won as many postseason games as any team in the AL East. Steve and Joey break down the headlines in the Red Sox' world including the division's postseason woes, Carlos Fables and Dave Bush both being fired by the team, and revisit their (surprisingly accurate) preseason predictions. That, and much more! Use code ITM for $…

The 2023 Season is behind us, and the ITM Awards are here. You - the listeners - have the decided the 2023 Red Sox MVP, Guests of the Year, Favorite ITM Thing, and much more! Steve and Joey present the awards, relive the best moments of the year, and welcome the recipients to make their acceptance speeches. It's the most magical night of the year w…

Red Sox Hall of Famer Tim Wakefield passed away on Sunday October 1st. The loss is a sudden one, and one that cuts deep for all members of Red Sox Nation. Steve and Joey recount his incredible career that spanned from 1992-2011, and more importantly the kind of person that Wake was. With 8 Roberto Clemente Award nominations, his dedication to chari…

The final series of the 2023 season is here. Joey has your pitching matchups. Steve has your weather update. The guys play some trivia, make some massive Call Your Shot picks with some massive implications, and talk about the latest installment in Curt Schilling making headlines. That, and much more!…