The Pesky Report (Red Sox Podcast)🎙

Derrik, Hunter and Jake are back with another week of Red Sox MiLB talk and we start off in Portland where Blaze Jordan had a blazing hot week. The power was there, he doesn’t strike out, and he’s been playing great defense. What’s the ceiling for the big name in the Sox system? They also go over the good starts in the week for Wikelman Gonzalez, Angel Bastardo and Hunter Dobbins. The guys briefly touched on Greenville, where Tyler Miller went 9-for-18 on the week, and Luis Perales came back with a strong start after missing a few weeks. In Salem, the guys gush about finally getting to see Nazzan Zanetello back in games and his athleticism showed up right away with his first HR being an inside-the-parker. They also talk about a great pitching week for several Salem starters including Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz, Jedixson Paez, and Matt Duffy. The guys give a short preview of the FCL and DSL seasons, which start on May 4, much earlier than previous years. Finally, they finish with Guess the Prospect. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

Like Masataka Yoshida, our MLB Show is back!!! Jordan, Brian and Sam recap the first two games of a three-game set between the Red Sox and Cubs before talking about the acquisition of Garrett Cooper. After that, they talk about Shohei Ohtani's "return" to Toronto before gawking at the eliteness of Oakland Athletics right-hander Mason Miller. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

Matthew Crory, Doink and Kevin Baver break down the series against the Cleveland Guardians. The Injury Bug cannot be stopped right now, and somehow this team still has a winning record. Who is going to play 1B with Casas missing time? Wong is heating up big time, one of the best offensive catchers in the league right now, Thiccc Willie is on FIRE, Rob Refsynder coming back may have saved this team, and CAN SOMEONE CHECK ON MASA!!!! IS HE OK!?? Raffy Big Scoops is well rested and ready to tear the face off the baseball. Also the crew talks about how netflix can get involved to help get the Sox back on track at home. They also preview the upcoming Cubs series. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

The MiLB crew of Derrik, Hunter and Jake is back and they kick off with an in-depth discussion about Niko Kavadas, who had a big week for the WooSox and could possibly be seeing a promotion to the majors with Triston Casas’ possible long-term injury. What could we expect from the man who can drop Niko Nukes? Next, Derrik gives his report from his visit to Polar Park and his discussion with Vaughn Grissom and other observations. In Portland, the guys go over the redemption tour for Matthew Lugo, his rocky road as a prospect, and the strong numbers he’s put up to date. They also bring up Hunter Dobbins’ unique start, Marcelo Mayer’s walkoff, the possibility of a promotion for Mickey Gasper, and a strange week for Wikelman Gonzalez. There wasn’t as much to talk about in Greenville this week, but Juan Chacon is healthy and showing what he can do in his all-around game. In Salem, the Garcia brothers are still doing their thing, Natanael Yuten had a big week, and discussion about Jojo Ingrassia’s start and the continued velo bump for Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz led to a chat about the Red Sox difficulties developing homegrown pitching for decades. Then they wrap things up with Guess the Prospect. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

Matthew Crory and Kevin Baver breakdown a series loss to the Guardians. The Sox are now 10-10 but that record just feels wrong. The defense is out of control, and this team is playing such sloppy baseball. The guys go over injury updates to O’Neill, Devers, Grissom, Romy Gonzalez and Pivetta, and what those impacts could mean to the lineup. Why is Rafaela not at SS? Houck threw a masterful game and the starting pitching continues to dominate, this team could be elite with the average defense and a lineup that isn’t asleep. Bobby Dalbec is discussed in depth. They also preview the upcoming Pirates series with predictions. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ 

Derrik, Hunter and Jake are back together this week to run down all the happenings in the Red Sox minor league system. We start with the Sea Dogs, where Hunter got the chance to take in the action in Reading. Hunter recounted his conversation with Marcelo Mayer, who has been crushing it all season, proving doubters wrong and showing that his shoulder is healthy. Is there a path to the majors for him in 2024? The guys also talk about the other two members of the Big 3, Roman Anthony and Kyle Teel, and their equally strong start to the season for Portland. They spent a lot of time on the Sea Dogs, including Eddinson Paulino, Nick Yorke, Matthew Lugo, Zack Penrod and more. In Salem the Garcia brothers are hitting like crazy and it’s a fun story. They also discuss Miguel Bleis and a number of pitchers who had great weeks including Max Carlson, Isaac Stebbins, Noah Dean and more. For Greenville, Connelly Early has been the best pitcher and has been extremely impressive so far. They also discuss Kristian Campbell, Bryan Gonzalez, Luis Ravelo and others. The guys briefly touch on Worcester before finishing with Guess the Prospect. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

Jordan Leandre and Brian Pahlm talk Boston Red Sox and their salvaged series win against the Los Angeles Angels after dropping the first four games of the homestand. The two talk about the team's shaky defense, possible redemption in recent games, and take a look around the league at some Red Sox offseason "misses." Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

Matthew Crory and Kevin Baver break down a toss sweep to the Orioles. Defense is so important to our team’s success and without Trevor story for the entire year now, its even more obvious that something needs to change. The guys talk about the current bullpen and some standouts from the series, they also talk about reinforcements that might be on the way soon. Mental Health is bigger then the game, and the guys talk about Jarren Duran’s post game 1 reaction and the plan to show him support with a standing ovation.. Not everyone liked that idea so much, including a famous Red Sox influencer. They Remember the Legacy of Tim Wakefield and Larry Lucchino and the 2004 Championship team that was celebrated at Fenway on opening day. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

Derrik and Hunter go it alone this week. Deal with the wrestling references. We get an immediate reaction to Ceddanne Rafaela’s new long-term deal. Worcester and Portland fought the elements to give us some content. Greenville and Salem gave us Garcia brothers highlights, Miguel Bleis’ return, Allan Castro’s free passes, Ronald Rosario cruising, and Connelly Early’s dominance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ 

Matthew Crory, Kevin, and Doink recap the first series sweep of the year vs the Oakland A’s. The pitching was fantastic, from the Bullpen (0.00 ERA in the series), Chris Martin now 23 scoreless appearances in a row, to Tanner Houck dominating in his season debut. They discuss Kenley’s struggles and our lack of confidence in his health, to Justin Slaten looking good enough to step in as closer. Is Casas getting the Aaron Judge strikezone treatment? The also talked about the incredible defense from Rafaela and Story in this series, and improvements from Valdez as well. They each gave their series MVP and Doink previewed the upcoming Angels series.  Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

The MiLB Talk Crew of Derrik, Hunter & Jake are joined this week by the one and only Tim to go over the season opening games for the WooSox, preview the Greenville and Salem seasons, and pick system breakout players. Hunter got to see the first WooSox games of the year in person and gave his report on guys like Brian Van Belle, Grant Gambrell, David Hamilton, Chase Meidroth and Luis Guerrero among others. Is Justin Hagenman being groomed for a long man role? Then the guys talk about the Greenville Drive roster and how stacked their rotation could be especially once Yordanny Monegro returns from extended spring training. Luis Perales, Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz, Jedixson Paez and more are discussed. What can we expect from a prospect like Caden Rose? And of course there’s lots of Allan Castro talk. The guys then chat about the Salem roster, especially the incredibly jacked Miguel Bleis and how fun guys like Nazzan Zanetello, Antonio Anderson, Johanfran Garcia and more can be. Finally everyone makes their breakout picks for the year in the Red Sox minor league system.  Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

Matthew Crory, Doink, Tim and Brad talk the freedom they found now that Monty has finally signed. The crew discusses the impacts to the D-Backs rotation, and how this will potentially effect Scott Boras and his clients in the future. The gang makes some BOLD and optimistic predictions for the upcoming season, from Record, Team Cy Young and MVP, all the way to Most relief appearances, Longest HR by Casas and guessing the team’s 2024 HR celebrations. Closing thoughts with Potential extensions on the horizon and this west coast trip start time is rough. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ 

MiLB Talk is back with 2024 season previews for your Worcester Red Sox (WooSox) and Portland Sea Dogs! Derrik, Hunter and Jake break down the projected rosters for the two high-minors Red Sox affiliates, which both have position players and pitchers we’re excited to watch this year. In Worcester, we consider a rotation headed by Cooper Criswell and Brandon Walter, and a much-improved bullpen and catching unit for 2024. How might these changes eventually impact the Major League club? What kind of year will Nick Yorke have at AAA? Jake has a bold prediction about David Hamilton, while Derrik talks up Cam Booser and Hunter is interested in where Christian Koss fits in. Then, the guys preview a 2024 Portland Sea Dogs team that could be one Red Sox fans look back on with reverence in future years. How many teams have we seen this loaded with top prospects? The crew talks big expectations for Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer and Kyle Teel and try not to overlook the likes of Blaze Jordan, Eddinson Paulino, Chase Meidroth, Corey Rosier and others. They’re also impressed with the pitching staff with top arms Wikelman Gonzalez, Hunter Dobbins, Angel Bastardo, Christopher Troye, Alex Hoppe, CJ Liu and more. At both levels, the guys give their picks for Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year and Breakout of the Year. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

Boston Red Sox No. 13 prospect (SoxProspects) RHP David Sandlin joins Hunter, Matt and Jordan for this episode to talk about the Spring Breakout Experience and his transition from the Kansas City Royals organization to the Red Sox. Later the dialogue shifts to MLB the Show Real 99s before wrapping up with a "Keep, Trade, Cut" involving Star Wars! Be sure to check this one out! Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

The return of the Pod Father Brad! Matt, Kevin and Brad talk about the WILD scandal involving Shohei Ohtani’s translator Oppei. Does Lorenzen signing with the Rangers make Monty’s return to the A.L. East more or less likely? Snell signed with the Giants and the guys discuss if reading is for them. Also is this the opening day lineup? All that and more. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ 

The MiLB crew is back and this week Derrik, Hunter and Jake are going deep on the first-ever Spring Breakout game featuring all of the Red Sox top prospects. The guys talked about the game format, what they liked about it and what they didn’t like. They looked at Wikelman Gonzalez’s start, how Richard “Dick” Fitts and Luis Guerrero pitched in relief. So much for the Red Sox not having any pitching prospects! The guys then talked about the position players, including the superlative games for Ceddanne Rafaela and Kyle Teel, plus the extremely advanced approaches of guys like Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer despite not filling up the box score. Nick Yorke is discussed; he had a great game, and should be getting more attention. Jake waxed poetic on Chase Meidroth, Derrik had his usual Allan Castro praise, Hunter brought up Miguel Bleis’ new physique, and the guys wrapped up by guessing who will be in the Red Sox lineup in next year’s Spring Breakout game. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

Matthew Crory, Doink, and Kevin Baver discuss the Dylan Cease trade, and which team got the best return. They share the story of Josh Winkowski’s escape from Jury Duty. The crew updates on the Giolito timeline, and discuss the news that Cole may miss 1-2 months. Triston Casas CRUSHED a HR in the latest spring training game vs the Yankees, and the crew talked about Free Agency updates. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

Jordan, Tim and Sam recap the Red Sox series in the Dominican Republic and share why this should be a yearly event. Later, they talk about the injuries to Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito and Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole before touching on the recent surge of All-Star shortstop Trevor Story. Lastly, the trio talks about other camp standouts, both good and bad, for the Red Sox. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

Jordan Leandre, Tim Watson and Kevin Baver react to the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello agreeing to a contract extension and how it perhaps symbolizes a new era of Red Sox player management. They also react to the injury to Lucas Giolito, as well as the latest report of the Red Sox' offer to Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Lastly, they play Around the Horn predicting where Blake Snell, J.D. Martinez and Jordan Montgomery sign as we inch closer to Opening Day of the regular season. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/

Matthew Crory, Doink, and Brian Pahlm break down what seemed a few days ago to be a slow week in Red Sox news, but it turned into a jam packed show! The gang talked the potential Bello extension, and who could be the next extension target. Is Alex Cora selling his house? They also broke down the devastating injury to Lukas Giolito and the fallout that will have on the rotation and remaining bullpen arms. Vaughn Grissom might be missing opening day, and the crew discuss who stands to gain the most from that news. Also PUT THE GAMES ON TV. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.  We are officially a part of Beyond The Monster Twitter: @BeyondtheMnstr Substack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/