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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Justin Turner isn't done playing yet, having served as one of the Red Sox' best players this season. But there is no doubt Turner is being viewed as potential big league manager, a notion that hasn't escaped his current skipper Alex Cora, who has taken the DH under his wing. Host Rob Bradford talks to both Cora and Turner about how they view Turner's future after his playing days. Within the conversation, it is revealed how Cora made a point to meet with Turner, Kiké Hernandez and Kenley Jansen early in spring training to address the Astros' cheating scandal in 2017 that potentially robbed those players of a World Series title. Jansen also sits down with Bradford to offer a revealing view of that Cora-led get-together. "I just felt like I wanted to cry at that moment," the reliever said. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cooper Boardman is having a hard time finding anything good to say about the recent stretch by the Red Sox following their 10-1 loss to the Marlins. From the continuous offensive struggles to poor defense, is there any chance things can improve in the near future? Also, the weight on Alex Cora and how much of these struggles should be put on the Red Sox manager.

From 'The Bradfo Sho' (subscribe here): The Mid Sox strike again. After a six-game win streak where things seemed like they were turning around, the Red Sox put on a lackluster performance in Chicago against a White Sox team having a worse year than their own. It's Rob Bradford, Coop Leonard, Sammy James, and Nat Gordon on this 'Who Says No' where they debate whether it's time for Chaim Bloom to push his chips in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Hamilton joins the WEEI broadcast after the Red Sox 3-1 win over the White Sox in Chicago. 

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The Sweeper. What is it? This has been a common question for many baseball fan who have been bombarded with this new term all season long. Did baseball all of sudden invent a new pitch? Well, Rob Bradford set out to find out. He sits down with student of the game and longtime relief pitcher Richard Bleier, to debunk the myth that has become the Sweeper. You are finally going to get the what's what when it comes to how players actually view this new term. Also, it's Betting Isn't Boring time with Jonathan Papelbon, who gives you his division winners. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lou Merloni, WEEI Boston Red Sox insider, joined Fitzy and Hart to discuss the recent series in Minnesota, the Red Sox injury bug, the low batting average of Rafael Devers, the play of Justin Turner, Chaim Bloom's swing and miss at the shortstop position, Brayan Bello taking his game to the next level, his big picture expectations going forward, and who are this season's tent pole players. 

From 'The Bradfo Sho' (subscribe here): The Red Sox front office is patching together pitching performances with minor league contract hurlers. This can help them bridge the injury bug gap, but can it build a guise of contention at the deadline? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Weil reacts to the Red Sox 5-4 loss to the twins. Callers weigh in. Thoughts on Garrett Whitlock’s performance. Devers' struggles continue. The Red Sox will have some roster changes moving forward.

Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom joins Will Flemming to talk about the Red Sox current winning streak. They also talk about the building of the Red Sox roster and the young talent in the farm system. Will also asks Chaim how he stays true to his philosophy and makes sure to follow his north star. 

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora joined Gresh and Fitzy to discuss the team's current six-game winning streak, the ups and downs of the 2023 season, Alex Verdugo's response since being benched, the injuries of Tanner Houck and Pablo Reyes, the performances of pitcher James Paxton, the return of Adam Duvall, and earning his 400th win as Red Sox manager.

Justin Turner joined Will Flemming & Lou Merloni on WEEI's Sox Booth after Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Twins. Turner went 2-for-3 with a walk, RBI and two runs scored as part of the offensive assault, & talked about his teammate Christian Arroyo's 5-for-5 night as well. Photo - © Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports

Will Flemming & Lou Merloni had fun calling the fourth-inning dingers from Adam Duvall and Christian Arroyo on Tuesday night in Minnesota on WEEI Photo - © Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Weil reacts to the Red Sox taking game 2 of their series against the Twins. Callers weigh in. The Red Sox offense continues to shine. Why is Devers struggling? Tanner Houck’s injury.

Justin Turner joins Will and Lou after another offensive explosion by the Red Sox 

Cooper Boardman believes the Red Sox are starting to play into fans' beliefs after their 9-3 win in Minnesota over the Twins. Cooper sees the a spot in the playoffs as more real than it was before and the rest of the American League are helping their cause. And, James Paxton might be becoming the team's next ace after another strong victory.