The Red Sox opened the second half with a 3-2 road trip and a bunch of home runs to hang on to first place in the AL East as they get ready to host the Yankees and Blue Jays. Join sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey as they look ahead to the July 30 trade deadline and speculate as to which deals the Red Sox might make for the stretch run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What's the (deadline) deal for these Sox?

With just three games to go before the All-Star break, the surprising Red Sox are still atop the American League East as the gap widens between them and their division rivals. Join sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey as they take stock of the Sox, their All-Stars, the progress of the rehabbing Chris Sale and look ahead at the weekend's MLB Draft, in which Boston holds a top 5 pick (the last time they picked so high was 1967). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great shape at the break!

Boston is on pace to win 100 games! Can you believe? Neither can we. Listen as Sports editor Bill Corey and sports writer Bill Koch look at the Sox at the midway point, address the concerns, praise the achievements and look at what can be done to ensure a postseason appearance. And a look back at the ceremony for retired Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sox mid-term report; All Stars and Pedey's big day

Join sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey as they look at the past week in Red Sox nation - the team's rise back to first in the AL East (thanks in part to Tampa Bay's continuing injuries), the struggles of the starting pitching, an offense that keeps mashing the ball and a look back at Dustin Pedroia, who will be honored on Friday before the team hosts the Yankees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sox back on top, but pitching woes persist

Major League Baseball is cracking down on illegal substances used by pitchers, as the Red Sox hurlers pick an inopportune time to cool down. Listen as sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey dissect the latest news on the MLB front, look at some of Boston's shining All-Stars and throw some love to the RI entrants in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB faces a sticky situation; Sox stars shine on ballots

After a rough start (0-3) to their road trip in Houston, Boston's bats and arms right the ship and rattle off 4 wins to come back home 4-3 and in second-place in the A.L. East. Listen as sports writer Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey look back on a big weekend in the Bronx, resurrect their call for an electronic strike zone and chat about the latest scandal brewing in baseball — pitchers using illegal substances to doctor the baseballs, and keep batting averages at historic lows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sox sweep away Yankees, sitting near top of AL East

Red Sox writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey look forward to full capacity at Fenway, discuss Franchy Cordero's demotion to Worcester and analyze Boston's toughest test of the season so far as the Sox embark on a stretch of games against last year's playoff contenders. Also, did you see that crazy play in the Cubs-Pirates game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With COVID fading, here come the fans!

E-Rod struggles, Garrett Richards and Tony La Russa break the unwritten rules and Polar Park holds its grand opening. Also, the Angels' Shohei Ohtani is pretty good. Join Red Sox writer Bill Koch and editor Bill Corey as they recap the week that was in  Red Sox Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E-Rod struggles, Polar Park dazzles

Red Sox are No. 1, so says the latest USA TODAY power ranking, and beat writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey talk about their solid start, their league-leading offense and the continued pitching prowess from most of the staff. Is it too early to look at their playoff chances? And this week marks the home opener of the Worcester Red Sox at brand new Polar Park.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Sox are riding high!

Providence Journal sportswriter Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey are encouraged by Garrett Richards' last outing against the Mets, thanks in part to a change in mechanics, and Rule 5 pick-up Garrett Whitlock continues to impress, even as the Boston bats seemed to take a few days off. And in a few short months, Fenway's stands will be full once again! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Twin Garretts - both helping Sox win games as offense cools

Join Red Sox writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey as they check in on the Red Sox this week -- riding the laundry cart, waving to teammates and reviewing the pitching staff so far. Also, the last-place Yankees, the pending season opener in Worcester and John Henry's major faux pas in European soccer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pitching concerns and doing the laundry

Red Sox are riding high after a 9-game winning streak to grab the best record in the American League. Boston is set to open the longest homestand of the season this weekend and Sports editor Bill Corey and writer Bill Koch look back on their hot start, top performers, general buzz surround this team, and talk about why in 80 years, no one has been able to hit .400  for the season since Ted Williams did it in 1941. Also discussed is the lack of Black players on the Red Sox as Major League Baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson Day this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The feel-good Red Sox; 'Kid' still splendid after 80 years.

Take a listen to Red Sox writer Bill Koch and Sports editor Bill Corey as they look back at Boston's opening homestand - 3 straight losses, and 3 straight wins - and continuing their winning ways in Baltimore to do something they haven't done since 2019: win 4 straight. JD Martinez, Christian Vazquez and Xander Bogaerts look comfortable at the plate, and Eduardo Rodriguez finally gets the ball after missing all of last season.Oh, and about those blue and yellow uniforms.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slow start, fast recovery

The Twin Bills is back one day ahead of the Red Sox opening their 2021 season. Journal sports editor Bill Corey and sports writer Bill Koch take a look at where Boston stands entering the upcoming campaign. Alex Cora resumes his managerial role (6:00), starting pitching (13:20), the bullpen (19:05), the lineup (25:30), the schedule and rules (38:00), fans returning to Fenway Park (44:35), season predictions (54:30) and more -- it's all here. Baseball is back and we're looking forward to it. Hope this finds everyone healthy and feeling well. Thanks for listening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Sox, Twin Bills return for 2021

A Red Sox podcast featuring Bill Koch and Bill Corey from the Providence Journal.

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Twin Bills: The Red Sox Podcast

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