Explore every episode of the podcast The Fenway Focus
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did We Really Win? | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:36:42 | |
Derrik and Jason are back to discuss a week where the Red Sox went 5-2, yet it didn't feel that way, especially with a 16-1 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays. They break down the Rays series as well as the team's series against the Chicago White Sox, and share their LOL Moment of the Week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Freezing Cold | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:47:42 | |
Derrik and Jason are back to discuss an ice cold week for the Red Sox, where defensive woes returned and the team once again struggled with runners in scoring position. They discuss the Red Sox series against the Blue Jays and White Sox, and share their LOL Moment of the Week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Having Some Fun | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:38:10 | |
Derrik and Jason are back to discuss the first full week of the Red Sox season, with the Red Sox wrapping up the week with an 18 run outburst to cap a five game winning streak, going 5-1 against the Orioles and Cardinals. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Kristian Campbell Extended | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:21:53 | |
Derrik and Jason are back to discuss another contract extension, this time with the Red Sox extending Kristian Campbell with an eight year deal worth $60 million, with two club options maxing it out at ten years worth $100 million. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Crochet Extended | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:21:44 | |
Derrik and Jason are back in an unusual way, via phone call to discuss the Red Sox extending Garrett Crochet. They give their initial thoughts and reactions in a short 20-minute episode. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| A New Era | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:43:22 | |
Derrik and Jason are back at it to discuss the Red Sox season opening series against the Texas Rangers while bringing in a new era of The Fenway Focus. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| 2025 Season Preview | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:46:54 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the 2025 Red Sox season as Opening Day is tomorrow, March 27. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Projecting The Red Sox Opening Day Roster | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:25:12 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox and project what their Opening Day roster will look like for the 2025 season, with both picking their 26 man roster. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Breggy Time | 14 Feb 2025 | 00:44:41 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox making their big free agency move, signing Alex Bregman to a three year deal worth $120 million with deferalls. They also discuss the starting rotation, bullpen, roster construction as a whole, and more. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Vibing With Hogdale and Ed Hand | 12 Jan 2025 | 01:19:33 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down with Hogdale and Ed Hand, both members of Pod By The River to discuss a multitude of Red Sox topics and to just have a good time. They discuss the 2025 team, trade rumors, and much more including just how valuable Luis Arraez actually is. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Red Sox Get Garrett Crochet | 15 Dec 2024 | 01:03:56 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down with Derrik's former Bleacher Brawls crewmate Pat A.K.A. theboywholovedjoekelly to discuss the Red Sox acquisition of Garrett Crochet, the roster construction for 2025, and more offseason moves the Sox could make. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Red Sox Sign Aroldis Chapman | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:24:59 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox signing of Aroldis Chapman and Red Sox offseason rumors. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| The Eulogy of The 2024 Red Sox | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:55:41 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to make the eulogy for the 2024 Red Sox. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Writing The Will | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:42:45 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to make the will for the Red Sox as the season nears its end. They discuss what needs to happen moving forward before they make the eulogy for the 2024 Red Sox. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Well, On The Brightside... | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:41:44 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox season after a series win against the White Sox that felt like the end of the season after losing the third and final game in a way it feels only the Red Sox could do. They discuss the 2024 team, the good and the bad, the trade deadline, and the state of the Red Sox organization. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| August Report Cards | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:39:42 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to give their grades for the Red Sox in the month of August, grading each player on their performance. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Snakebitten | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:29:08 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the Diamondbacks where the Red Sox were swept in three games. Is it doom and gloom for the Red Sox? https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Split In Baltimore | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:44:55 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the Orioles where the Sox split the four game series, winning the middle two games. They discuss the series, pitching woes, and Derrik calls for a change in the bullpen with a call for fresh faces. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Winning Isn't Always Pretty | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:37:59 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the Rangers where the team won two out of three games, but it really felt like a series loss due to the manner of how the Sox lost in the third and final game of the series. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Struggle Town In Boston | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:52:30 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox rough stretch, the state of the team, the worn out and struggling pitching staff, and their playoff chances. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Deadline Debrief with Chris Cotillo | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:31:14 | |
Derrik and Jason are joined by Chris Cotillo, a Red Sox beat writer for MassLive, to discuss the deadline and break down what moves the Red Sox made, the organization's desire to add p[itching, and more. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Live Pre-Trade Deadline Talk | 29 Jul 2024 | 01:33:24 | |
Derrik and Jason went live on Twitter with a space for this episode of the show, to discuss the Red Sox and the MLB Trade Deadline coming up tomorrow, including Sox talk, trade rumors, and trades breaking while they are live. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Calm Your T!ts | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:45:02 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox rough west coast road trip, what the outlook is for the trade deadline, and they bring their stat of the week and news/note of the week as well. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| We're Halfway There | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:39:24 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox close to the first half, the all star break, and look towards the trade deadline and discuss potential moves the Sox can make. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| MLB Draft Preview, feat. Jake T. O'Donnell | 13 Jul 2024 | 01:13:43 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down with Derrik's Pesky Report MiLB Show co-host in Jake T. O'Donnell to preview the MLB Draft. They discuss possibilities at the top of the draft, what the Red Sox might do, and some interesting names in the draft class. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Winning Series Is What Matters | 13 Jul 2024 | 00:42:20 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the Oakland Athletics where the Sox won two out of three games. They then preview the all important upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals and discuss Red Sox roster moves. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Heating Up | 07 Jul 2024 | 00:58:23 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the San Diego Padres, as well as their series against the Miami Marlins where the Sox lost two out of three to San Diego before sweeping the Marlins. They then preview the upcoming series against the New York Yankees and provide stat of the week and news/note of the week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| June Progress Reports | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:39:33 | |
Derrik and Jason hand out Progress Reports for the Red Sox in the month of June. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Bello's Struggles feat. Jordan Leandre | 28 Jun 2024 | 01:09:10 | |
Derrik and Jason are joined by Jordan Leandre as they sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the Toronto Blue Jays where the Sox won one of the two games completed, breaking down the series including Brayan Bello's recent struggles. They then discuss what the Red Sox options will be when the trade deadline comes around, if they should buy or sell, and what players could be dealt. They also preview the upcoming series against the San Diego Padres https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| HouckaMania Brother! | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:59:48 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the New York Yankees where the Sox won two of the three games, as well as the Red Sox series sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays breaking down each series. They then discuss what the Sox will do around the trade deadline and who might be an extension candidate, including Tanner Houck. They also preview the upcoming series against the Cincinnati Reds. | |||
| Buy Or Sell? Too Early To Tell | 14 Jun 2024 | 01:10:10 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the Philadelphia Phillies where the Sox won two of the three games, breaking down the series. They then discuss what the Red Sox options will be when the trade deadline comes around, if they should buy or sell, and what players could be dealt. They also preview the upcoming series against the New York Yankees and provide stat of the week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| We Want Ties | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:57:23 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series split in their four gam series against the Chicago White Sox. They then get into a discussion about ties and Derrik's hot take that ties should be a thing in MLB. They then make series predictions for the Red Sox upcoming series against the Phillies and name their Player and Pitcher of the Week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| May Progress Reports Pt. 2 | 08 Jun 2024 | 00:33:22 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the Atlanta Braves where the teams split the two games. They then preview the series against the Chicago White Sox hand out May Progress Reports for the pitchers https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| May Progress Reports Pt. 1 | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:57:43 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the Detroit Tigers where the teams split the four games. They then hand out May Progress Reports for the position players and name their Player and Pitcher of the Week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Woes Against The O's | 31 May 2024 | 00:44:14 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the Baltimore Orioles where the Sox lost two of the three games, breaking down the series. They then preview the upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers, provide their news/note of the week, and stat of the week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Two For One | 27 May 2024 | 00:56:40 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series where they swept the Rays, then discussing the series against the Brewers where they lost two of three, breaking down each series. They then name their Player and Pitcher of the Week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Prospect Progress Reports feat. Hunter Noll | 24 May 2024 | 01:42:49 | |
Derrik and Jason are joined by one of Derrik's Pesky Report Minor League Show co-hosts in Hunter Noll to hand out progress reports to many prospects in the Red Sox system as the two month mark of the MiLB season nears. Derrik and Hunter grade prospects such as Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, Kyle Teel, Miguel Bleis, Luis Perales, Wikelman Gonzalez, Allan Castro, and many, many more. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Time To Panic? | 20 May 2024 | 00:54:54 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series where they lost two of three against the St. Louis Cardinals, breaking down the series. They then discuss the struggles for some notable Red Sox players and name their Player and Pitcher of the Week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| HEY DELUCA!!! F*** YOU!!! | 17 May 2024 | 00:49:20 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the Tampa Bay Rays where the Sox lost three of the four games, breaking down the series. They then preview the upcoming series against the St. Louis Cardinals, provide their news/note of the week, and stat of the week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Taking Two | 13 May 2024 | 00:34:58 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series where they won two of three against the Washington Nationals, breaking down the series. They then preview the upcoming series against the Tampa Bay Rays and name their Player and Pitcher of the Week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Sale Day Shutout | 10 May 2024 | 00:50:36 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the Atlanta Braves where the Sox lost both games, breaking down the series. They then preview the upcoming series against the Washington Nationals, provide their news/note of the week, and stat of the week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| This Went Off The Rails | 06 May 2024 | 00:47:23 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series where they lost two of three to the Minnesota Twins, breaking down series. They then preview the upcoming series against the Atlanta Braves and name their Player and Pitcher of the Week all while going a bit off the rails. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Bye Bye Bobenheimer | 03 May 2024 | 00:42:26 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the San Francisco Giants where the Sox won two of three games, breaking down the series. They then preview the upcoming series against the Minnesota Twins, provide their news/note of the week, and stat of the week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| April Progress Reports | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:56:06 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to grade each Red Sox player and give them their grades for their April Progress Reports, but first they discuss the Red Sox series where they won two out of three against the Chicago Cubs, breaking down the games and series as a whole, preview the upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants, and name their Player and Pitcher of the Month for April. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Red Sox's Worst Nightmare, feat. Jake "Iggy" Ignaszewski | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:59:58 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down with Jake "Iggy" Ignaszewski to discuss the Red Sox series against the Cleveland Guardians where the Sox lost two of three games, breaking down the series. They then discuss the Red Sox continued 40-man roster situation, preview the upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs, provide their news/note of the week, and stat of the week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| A Bitter Sweet Sweep | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:48:55 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series where they swept the Pittsburgh Pirates, breaking down the games and series as a whole. They then discuss the Red Sox injuries and roster decisions to come, preview the upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians and name their Player and Pitcher of the Week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| A Houck Masterpiece | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:44:18 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series against the Cleveland Guardians where the Sox lost three of the four games, breaking down the games including Tanner Houck's amazing start in the lone win of the series. They then preview the upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, provide their news/note of the week, and stat of the week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| A Clean Slaten, feat. Jack Prokopis | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:39:52 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down with Jack Prokopis to discuss the Red Sox series where they won two out of three against the Los Angeles Angels, breaking down the games and series as a whole. They then preview the upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians and name their Player and Pitcher of the Week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| Mistakes Are Costly | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:39:36 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series where they were swept by the Baltimore Orioles, breaking down what went wrong and what mistakes need to be fixed. They then preview the upcoming series against the Los Angeles Angels, provide their news/note of the week, and stat of the week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||
| A Bad Story In LA | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:38:36 | |
Derrik and Jason sit down to discuss the Red Sox series win against the Los Angeles Angels, breaking down each game of the series and the series as a whole. They then preview the upcoming series against the Baltimore Orioles, and pick their Player and Pitcher of the Week. https://twitter.com/TheFenwayFocus https://linktr.ee/thefenwayfocus | |||