Boston Red Sox Podcast

The Red Sox have a few kinks to work out as far as their bullpen and starting pitching goes. MLB.com's Tim McMaster catches up with Red Sox reporter Ian Browne to pinpoint what's going wrong, who could replace Joe Kelly during his 15-day DL stint and what exactly is going on with Pablo Sandoval's soreness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite a memorable Opening Day celebration, the Red Sox struggled in their home opener. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Red Sox reporter Ian Browne reflect on David Price and Craig Kimbrel's rough performances, why despite giving up a few home runs, Clay Buchholz looked good on Tuesday night against the Orioles and break down how Chris Young remains sharp despite his lack of playing time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Travis Shaw made Red Sox manager John Farrell look good on Opening Day. MLB.com's Tim McMaster catches up with Red Sox reporter Ian Browne to find out how Pablo Sandoval is dealing with sitting out and to hear a few keys to success, including why a healthy Hanley Ramirez could be a difference maker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Mookie Betts win the AL MVP? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Red Sox reporter Ian Browne make a few bold predictions for 2016, figure out who will start the season at 3rd base, and how losing Carson Smith to the DL will affect the rest of the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Travis Shaw be first on the depth chart for the Red Sox? MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Red Sox reporter Ian Browne to find out how Pablo Sandoval's injury could push him out of the starting role, how the backend of the bullpen will adjust without Carson Smith and where the Red Sox stand heading into 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which starting rotation spot will Joe Kelly fill? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Red Sox reporter Ian Browne to find out how Kelly has played this spring, find out who's filling up the rest of the starting rotation, and whether or not 40-year-old Koji Uehara will be ready to play come Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back Christian Vazquez. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Red Sox reporter Ian Browne spotlight Vazquez's return behind the plate, Roenis Elias' odds at earning a spot in the rotation and how Hanley Ramirez is getting along at first base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red Sox prospect Pat Light's role in the organization has evolved. Red Sox reporter Ian Browne caught up with the right-handed flamethrower to find out how he's adjusted to finding a routine in the bullpen and how he's acclimating to his first Major League camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the dish and behind it, Blake Swihart isn't letting up. Red Sox reporter Ian Browne catches up with Swihart to find out how he balanced managing pitchers and remaining offensively sound and how he'll improve upon all of this in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hanley Ramirez is gearing up for a season at first base. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Red Sox reporter Ian Browne spotlight Ramirez's move to the infield and if this can help improve his game and whether or not Blake Swihart can secure the starting catching position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Red Sox reporter Ian Browne discuss the bright futures of Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts, Craig Kimbrel's power arm and the addition of David Price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Mookie Betts hit for the cycle this season in Boston? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Red Sox reporter Ian Browne take a closer look at the 2016 Red Sox and make a few bold predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Dustin Pedroia's quick feet help lead the Red Sox to a successful 2016? MLB.com's Tim McMaster checks in with Red Sox reporter Ian Browne to spotlight Pedroia's offseason and a few upcoming prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Chris Young and Carson Smith prove to be difference makers for Boston this season? MLB.com's Tim McMaster checks in with Red Sox reporter Ian Browne to spotlight the two newcomers and their roles heading into 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Red Sox reporter Ian Browne make some bold predictions for the 2016 Red Sox, including how much Hanley Ramirez and Clay Buchholz will contribute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Boston ready for Opening Day? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Red Sox reporter Ian Browne sift through roster spots and discuss where Hanley Ramirez fits in and whether or not Curt Schilling will find his way into the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Red Sox reporter Ian Browne spotlight Anthony Varvaro's potential, implications of letting go of Garin Cecchini and why they're not pressing for anything else right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Red Sox did work before heading to the Winter Meetings. MLB.com's Tim McMaster, Red Sox reporter Ian Browne and former pitcher Jeff Nelson are at the Winter Meetings in Nashville to spotlight how Carson Smith enhances the bullpen, David Price's leadership and presence and how Rick Porcello can come back better than ever next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Price is right in Boston. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Red Sox reporter Ian Browne touch on every angle of the David Price deal and who else the Red Sox could be interested in during the Winter Meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Ortiz is singing his swan song. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Red Sox reporter Ian Browne spotlight Big Papi's retirement announcement and how 2016 could be his best ever and how Craig Kimbrel could elevate the Red Sox to a level of play they've never achieved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices