The Baseball Hour with Tony Mazz

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Red Sox Win Streak Hits 14 Games // Tom Werner’s Comments // Red Sox at the Trade Deadline - 7/21 Jul 21, 2026

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(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour with his thoughts on the Red Sox extending their win streak to 14 games and Tom Werner’s comments on Caleb Durbin prior to the game last night.
(18:11) The callers give their thoughts on the Red Sox.
(27:13) Are the Red Sox going to be buyers at the Trade Deadline? Plus, more thoughts from the callers.

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Breaking Balls // What is fueling the Red Sox scorching win streak // July 21, 2026 Jul 21, 2026

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Tony Massarotti breaks down the most important areas of improvement that have led to the Red Sox's 14-game winning streak.

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Red Sox Sweep Rays // Tom Werner Comments // Red Sox vs Orioles - 7-20 Jul 20, 2026

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(0:00) Mazz opens The Baseball Hour with his thoughts on the Red Sox and their 13 game win streak following their 4-game sweep of the Rays.
(14:42) The callers weigh in on the Red Sox.
(26:23) Mazz reacts to what Tom Werner had to say to NESN prior to Monday nights game.

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What are the Red Sox? // Trade Deadline Moves // Jarren Duran Altercation - 7/17 Jul 17, 2026

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(0:00) McCarthy opens the show discussing what the Red Sox actually are after their 10 game winning streak.
(17:27) Reflections on what the Red Sox should do at the trade deadline.
(30:21) The show closes with a breakdown of the Tyler Milliken, Jarren Duran altercation.

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Future of Red Sox Front Office // What Should the Red Sox Do at the Deadline? // Home Run Derby & All Star Week - 7/16 Jul 16, 2026

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(0:00) McCarthy opens the show discussing the future of the Red Sox front office and organization as a whole.
(15:02) Discussion on what the Red Sox should do at the trade deadline.
(28:16) The show closes with a conversation about the Home Run Derby and All Star Week.

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Jared Carrabis Joins the Show // Red Sox Trade Deadline // Marcelo Mayer’s Impact - 7/15 Jul 15, 2026

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(0:00) Mazz and Carrabis open the show discussing the Red Sox success and what they need to do at the trade deadline.
(15:51) The guys discuss the negative impact of Marcelo Mayer.
(26:54) The show finishes with a conversation about the Red Sox young core and how much they care about baseball.

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Breaking Balls // Red Sox analysis at All-Star break // July 15, 2026 Jul 15, 2026

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In this Breaking Balls All-Star Edition, we break down the Red Sox’ late first-half surge (9 in a row, 14 of 16) and the biggest shift behind it: a philosophical change on offense. From embracing small ball to rethinking extra-innings strategy, this team is starting to play to its strengths — and it’s working.

We also dive into roster decisions, trade deadline pressure, and why this upcoming 10-game homestand could define the season.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

The Red Sox’ winning streak and momentum entering the All-Star break

Why small ball and bunting are back (and actually working)

Alex Cora vs. Chad Tracy — is this a managerial shift or front office direction?

Extra innings strategy change: trusting pitching & defense over power

Why roster construction is forcing a philosophical adjustment

Upcoming 10-game homestand vs. Rays, Orioles, Blue Jays

Trade deadline implications and potential moves

Lineup battles: Cheng vs. Marcelo Mayer and more

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & All-Star week schedule

01:00 – Red Sox first-half surge recap

02:00 – Contreras suspension strategy

04:00 – Chad Tracy on small ball approach

05:00 – Bunting trends & MLB context

08:00 – Extra innings philosophy shift

10:30 – Roster strengths vs. early-season approach

12:30 – Why the Red Sox are winning differently

14:00 – Crucial 10-game homestand preview

17:30 – Trade deadline outlook

18:30 – Roster decisions & lineup questions

19:40 – Outro & fan feedback

📺 More from Breaking Balls:

Weekly Red Sox breakdowns

Trade deadline coverage

Game-by-game analysis

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Matt McCarthy Joins the Show // Willson Contreras Won’t Waive No-Trade Clause // Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony - 7/14 Jul 14, 2026

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(0:00) Matt McCarthy joins Mazz on The Baseball Hour and the guys open the show with their thoughts on Wilson Contreras saying he will not waive his no-trade clause.
(15:12) Discussing Marcelo Mayer and his injury history.
(22:22) Thoughts on the Red Sox recent hot streak and how they’ve gotten back into the A.L. wild card race.

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Red Sox Win 9 Straight // Jared Carrabis’s Shot at Mazz // Red Sox Callers - 7/13 Jul 13, 2026

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(0:00) Mazz opens th eBaseball Hour discussing the Red Sox 9 game win streak and if you should believe in the team.
(14:25) Mazz responds to what Jared Carrabis and the Section 10 podcast had to say following the Red Sox sweep of the Mets.
(26:52) The callers weigh in on the Red Sox.

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Red Sox Plane Troubles // Future of Red Sox Front Office // Caleb Durbin’s Impact - 7/10 Jul 11, 2026

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(0:00) Mazz opens the show discussing the Red Sox’s late arrival to NYC after plane difficulties.
(13:13) Looking forward to the future of the Red Sox front office.
(26:16) Breaking down Caleb Durbin’s impact and what it means for the Red Sox.

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