Jonathan Mayo who covers the Draft and the Minors for MLB.com and MLBPipeline.com joins Evan Drellich to discuss the state of the Red Sox farm system, and being a producer of ‘Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel’ a film about a team of nice Jewish baseball players taking on the world. (1:30) Jonathan Mayo discusses the state of the Red Sox farm system, and what players he sees helping Boston win in the future. (4:30) What expectations can we have for Jay Groome following Tommy John surgery? (6:00) Jonathan Mayo discusses being a producer of ‘Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel’ a film about a team of nice Jewish baseball players taking on the world. He discusses his role in the project and what viewers can expect.

Lou Merloni is joined by NBC Sports Boston Red Sox insider Evan Drellich to preview the American League Championship Series showdown between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros: 0:46 - Evan and Lou discuss Alex Cora's decision to start David Price in Game 2 after the lefty lasted just 1.2 innings in his start vs. the Yankees. 4:28 - Alex Cora deflected questions about Price by essentially saying he doesn't believe players can be clutch or not clutch. Evan wonders, "would it be so bad for Cora to say, 'You know what, David has to learn how to handle pressure better.'" 7:25 - Lou and Evan discuss the bullpen plan for the Red Sox in the series and wonder if Cora will use some of his starters (Nathan Eovaldi or Chris Sale) in relief. 10:28 - "Are you getting sick yet of the Alex Cora, A.J. Hinch narrative? There's a lot else to focus on here." Evan and Lou take a look at some of the storylines that will dominate this series. 14:14 - After Mookie Betts hit just .188 in the ALDS vs. the Yankees, it's clear he needs to improve if the Red Sox are going to beat the Astros. Evan and Lou talk about who else needs to step up for the Sox. 17:21 - Evan asks Lou how the Red Sox should assemble their ALCS roster and which players could be added or removed.

Lou Merloni and NBC Sports Boston Red Sox insider Evan Drellich preview the American League Divisional Series between the Red Sox and the New York Yankees: 0:21 - Evan and Lou quickly discuss the obvious: this is a huge series that will reignite a historical rivalry. They also give their predictions on how many games the series will go. 2:44 - Lou Merloni: "I don't think I can remember a Red Sox team that is in as desperate need to step up." 4:42 - Evan and Lou break down what the Red Sox need to do to win the series as well as what advantages the Yankees have over Boston. 8:58 - The pair finish by discussing what the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry means to a younger generation that has yet to experience a playoff series featuring the two teams.

Lou Merloni and NBC Sports Boston Red Sox insider Evan Drellich break down the week in Sox news and results: 0:18 - Evan and Lou discuss the Red Sox winning the A.L. East for the third straight year. We hear from J.D. Martinez, Dave Dombrowski and Alex Cora following Boston's division-clinching win over the Yankees. 4:56 - With three short starts in the books for Chris Sale since his return from the disabled list, the Sox' ace still doesn't look ready for the playoffs. Evan and Lou discuss Sale as well as David Price's most recent start. 10:31 - Evan and Lou talk about the potential opponents for the Red Sox in October and debate what the easiest road through the playoffs would be.

0:17 - Lou Merloni and Evan Drellich discuss Chris Sale’s 3 scoreless innings on Sunday afternoon and if he’ll be 100% before the playoffs start. They also break down what happened with Mookie Betts coming out of the game early with an injury. 5:37 - Jared Carrabis makes a special guest appearance on the Baseball Show and debates with Mike Felger about why the Red Sox will win the World Series. 7:56 - Merloni, Drellich, and Carrabis talk about Dave Dombrowski’s comments on the bullpen and what their trust level is with the Red Sox relievers. 

0:17 - Lou Merloni and Evan Drellich discuss Chris Sale coming off the DL as he will be the opener on Tuesday against the Blue Jays, and Dustin Pedroia being shut down for the remainder of the 2018 season. 6:01- Who is in and who is out on the Red Sox playoff roster? Merloni and Drellich debate who will be there in the postseason for Boston.  9:35 - With the Red Sox and Astros finishing up a three-game series against each other, Lou and Evan look at the rotation, bullpen, lineup, defense, and manager of both teams in this potential playoff matchup. 

Lou Merloni is joined by NBC Sports Boston Red Sox insider Evan Drellich to break down the week in team news and results: 0:18 - With the MLB waiver trade deadline come and gone and the Red Sox standing pat, Evan and Lou debate if the current team (especially the bullpen) is good enough to succeed in the playoffs. 6:12 - Evan and Lou check in on the status of Boston's two top arms, Chris Sale and David Price. While Price seems to be close to a return, Sale's situation remains cloudy and the Red Sox need to make a decision about their ace. 12:41 - As the Red Sox' playoff roster begins to take shape, Evan and Lou discuss Alex Cora's comments on Rafael Devers needing to play better before returning to the team.

Lou Merloni is joined by NBC Sports Boston Red Sox insider Evan Drellich and the two break down the past week of Red Sox news and results: 0:41 - The Red Sox are in the midst of their first slump all season and while Alex Cora doesn't seem too worried after losing three in a row to Tampa Bay, Evan and Lou can see where the club has fallen short lately. 4:40 - Evan and Lou go back and forth on their level of concern on a series of specific topics: The AL East division lead, Chris Sale’s health, Mookie Betts’ slump, Nathan Eovaldi’s poor performance and Matt Barnes losing his edge. 12:18 - Evan and Lou go around the horn, quickly discussing Players' Weekend, Michael Chavis and the Red Sox 2019 schedule, which was released this week.

Tony Massarotti joins NBC Sports Boston Red Sox insider Evan Drellich to break down the week in Red Sox news and results: 0:18 - Evan and Tony take a look at the Red Sox 2-0 loss against the Tampa Rays on Sunday, but focus on a bigger-picture issue: Chris Sale's return to the disabled list and what his condition could be for the playoffs. 4:59 - With Sale out of the rotation for now, it's up to David Price to pitch like an ace and he's done just that for the past month. Evan and Tony evaluate Price's recent success. 11:13 - With just six weeks left in the regular season, the American League playoff race is looking as clear as ever. Tony and Evan rank which teams in the race they would rather have the Red Sox play in the postseason and when.

Lou Merloni and NBC Sports Boston Red Sox insider Evan Drellich break down the week in Red Sox news and results: 0:18 - In his return from the 10-day disabled list, Chris Sale tossed five innings of shutout ball with 12 strikeouts in the Red Sox 4-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Evan and Lou discuss Sale's performance and the insane numbers he's put up this season. 4:53 - Craig Kimbrel has been good this year, there's no denying it. But the Red Sox closer has shown some regression lately that has Evan and Lou worrying about how secure Boston's bullpen really is. 9:20 - Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez continue to drive the offense for the best team in baseball. So which one has a better shot at the A.L. MVP? Lou and Evan argue their picks.

Evan Drellich and Lou Merloni break down the latest in Red Sox news and results: 0:31 - Prior to the Red Sox' improbable comeback in the 9th and 10th innings vs. the Yankees, David Price picked up a quality start and winded up with a no decision. Evan and Lou debate if Price's outing has solved his lasting problems facing New York. 6:17 - While Price pitched well in the final game of the series, Boston's lead was blown when Alex Cora went to the bullpen. Lou and Evan discuss the current state of the Sox' relief corps and if another arm needs to be added. 10:16 - The Sox continue to win, but what will happen if they don't have a healthy Chris Sale down the stretch? Evan and Lou discuss what it Sale landing on the 10-day disabled list means for the rotation and the team.

Lou Merloni and NBC Sports Boston Red Sox insider Evan Drellich break down the week in Red Sox news and results: 0:19 - With Nathan Eovaldi tossing seven scoreless innings in his first start with Boston, Evan and Lou discuss how the addition of the right-hander can help the Sox rotation and Dave Dombrowski could have made a better move. 6:47 - Jackie Bradley Jr. has actually heated up at the plate recently and added a highlight-reel catch in center field on Sunday. Lou and Evan debate what Bradley needs to bring to the team for the remainder of the season to be worth sticking in the lineup every day. 11:47 - With the non-waiver trade deadline nearly upon us, Evan and Lou discuss what moves the Red Sox need to make to pad their roster as they look ahead to a playoff push.

0:23 - Lou Merloni and Evan Drellich discuss Chris Sale's continued dominance as he shuts down the Tigers on Sunday afternoon. Sale now has an incredible 0.27 ERA in his last 5 starts. 4:24 - Will the Red Sox make a trade prior to the deadline? Do they have enough ammo to bring in an impact player? Merloni and Drellich talk about what positions the Red Sox should look to upgrade before July 31st. 9:05 - David Price started off the unofficial 2nd half of the season with 6.1 innings of shutout ball. Is he someone the Red Sox can rely on going forward? Lou and Evan break down what they expect to see from Price.

Evan Drellich and Lou Merloni break down the week in Red Sox news and results on The Baseball Show: 1:06 - Evan and Lou discuss the unofficial first half of the season and what has gone right for the Red Sox to put them in first place with a 4.5 game lead in the division as they go into the All-Star break. 3:59 - Lou, Evan and Dan Shaughnessy play a round of over-under with the following topics: Mookie Betts' possible contract extension, Betts' MVP chances and the number of Red Sox selected to the All-Star Game. 8:52 - Evan and Lou look ahead to the second half of the season and discuss which players will improve the most.

Lou Merloni and Evan Drellich break down this week's latest Red Sox news and storylines on the Baseball Show: 0:18 - Five, count 'em, five Red Sox will represent the team in the All-Star Game on July 17: Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez, Chris Sale, Craig Kimbrel and Mitch Moreland. Evan and Lou dive into the All-Star voting and discuss how valuable each of the Sox' All-Stars have been this season. 5:13 - After pitching well during the month of June, David Price has struggled in his two starts in July, including an absolute disaster at Yankee Stadium last week. Evan and Lou discuss what has contributed to Price's sudden meltdown. 10:34 - Andrew Benintendi has certainly progressed in his second full season in the majors, but is the young outfielder an untouchable asset? Lou and Evan debate if both Benintendi and Mookie Betts are off limits or not for future trades.

0:23 - Lou Merloni and Evan Drellich discuss Chris Sale dominating the Yankees as he seems to have dialed it up in his recent starts. But Eduardo Rodriguez struggled against New York. Do the Red Sox starters need to show more consistency? 5:16 - Merloni and Drellich talk about the Red Sox trading for Steve Pearce from Toronto, which Drellich says shows that Boston doesn't have the depth that the Yankees have and that their system is depleted. 10:41- Merloni and Drellich go through the Tale of the Tape between the Red Sox and the Yankees, as they compare the lineups, rotations, and bullpens between the two teams.

Evan Drellich and Lou Merloni break down this week in Red Sox action, discussing the top headlines and the team's latest results: 0:16 - Lou and Evan review the Red Sox 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday as well as how sharp Chris Sale was on the hill. 2:23 - Earlier in the week, it was reported that Hanley Ramirez was somehow involved in a drug-related federal and state investigation. Lou and Evan discuss the initial report and how on Sunday it was debunked by the Boston Globe. 6:48 - Jared Carrabis from Barstool Sports joins Lou and Evan to play fill in the blank on the following topics: Jackie Bradley Jr.'s season, David Price's interaction with the media and pitchers on the Sox staff they have confidence in. 11:36 - With the Red Sox heading to the Bronx on Friday, Evan and Lou preview the series and take a look at how the Yankees have been keeping up with Boston in the AL East standings.

0:23 - Should the Red Sox consider trading Rafael Devers for free agent to-be Manny Machado? Lou Merloni and Evan Drellich debate if it would be worth it for Boston to give up their young 3rd baseman for a half year of Machado. 4:57 - With the win over the Mariners on Sunday, the Red Sox now have a 49-24 record and are in a virtual tie with the Yankees for 1st place in the AL East. Eduardo Rodriguez had another great outing on Sunday and is now 9-1 on the season. Lou Merloni and Evan Drellich discuss Rodriguez continued success on the mound. 8:12 - In his last 7 starts, David Price has a 2.64 ERA with a 1.04 WHIP. Merloni and Drellich talk about how Price has been dominate since coming back from carpel tunnel and if he can continue this type of pitching. 

Evan Drellich and Tony Massarotti break down the top storylines in Red Sox news on this week's episode of The Baseball Show: 0:23 - After Boston dropped two of three to the Chicago White Sox this weekend, Evan and Mazz aren't worried, but they are questioning the depth of the roster and are looking ahead to what moves need to be made to make the team better. 5:08 - Evan and Mazz take a deep dive into the current status of the Red Sox farm system, which draws a striking resemblance to Dave Dombrowski's previous team, the Detroit Tigers. 10:23 - The pair look ahead to the Red Sox' 10-game road trip and beyond.

Evan Drellich and Lou Merloni break down the biggest headlines of the week in Red Sox news on the Baseball Show Podcast: 0:23 - With the Red Sox securing the split of a four-game series against the Houston Astros, Lou and Evan discuss where the club stands after its performance over the weekend and they point out some key performances in the series finale. 6:49 - After being out of the lineup for over a week, Mookie Betts was finally placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Red Sox and Dustin Pedroia quickly followed. Lou and Evan talk about how the absence of the two players will affect the Sox lineup as well as if Pedroia was brought back too early. 11:54 - Steven Wright is set to make his first start of the season on Tuesday as the Sox open up a series against the Tigers at home. Evan and Lou discuss how Wright could help give the rotation some new life, or at least an extra day of rest.