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FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
What began as a podcast about the Red Sox and Yankees has become so much more. Whether it's focused on the legendary Sox-Yanks rivalry, Sabermetrics or sobriety, Brian Shactman and John Senecal elevate the conversation. These two SuperFans -- one Boston, one New York -- have been in the stands or press box for some of sports' greatest moments, and their perspective will give you plenty to think and talk about. Facebook: @FANBASEpodcastTwitter: @PodcastFanbase
Episodes
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#201: Down/Dirty On Devers
Raffy's a Giant after being a giant pain in the a$. Good or bad for Boston? A sign of selling the team? Hot Take Central Baby!!!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#200: Milestone!!
Historic episode. We tell some stories! Also, big weekend series with three Yanks and Sox. Plus, the latest on Dobbins-Gate and Bat Dog!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#199: Big Weekend!
Yanks-Sox preview. Also, is Jarren Duran trade bait? Plus, the joys of short porches!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#198: Dom!!
Old friend Dom Rivers joins us to talk about just how inept the Rockies are. Plus, we update our teams and talk more about our favorite topic: FENWAY!
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#197: Devers, Soto and 'Roids
As Raffy Devers controversy seems to fade, we look at similarities with Juan Soto's struggles in New York. Plus, new technologies for umps and would the Hall…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#196: Devers Disaster
We continue to work over his comments on not moving to first. Who's the most to blame? Oh, and he's ON FIRE at the plate. Speaking of fires, we also talk Aaron…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#195: Blowing Leads
Bullpens are a major problem for both The Yankees and Red Sox. Plus, we try to figure out "Who's on First" for Boston.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#194: Sh-t Happens!
This one is GREAT. From literally, um, having accidents in your pants, to the Netflix Red Sox series to baseball in Orlando and Colorado -- give this one a…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#193: Springtime!
Some green shoots of optimism in Boston. Meanwhile, the Yankees are in first but seem to lack depth. Plus, the Braves and bad leadership ... along with some…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#192: NOW!
Sox need to make changes. NOW! Plus, a great breakdown of the World Baseball Classic.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#191: Fenway Sucks!
John goes OFF on Fenway after going for the first time in years. Oh yeah, we also evaluate first leg of season and assess jinxing no-no's. Enjoy!
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#190: Openers
Brian shares his thoughts on Fenway and his first-hand look at the team -- Devers still liked, Abreu LOVED. John talks contracts and early season take on Yanks…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#189 Judge-ing bats, Devers
Aaron Judge and the Yankees have been monstrous. Is it those weird bats? And can Devers not see through his tears or is he really hurt?
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#188: Here We Go!
We set the table for the Sox and Yanks, make our picks division by division and pick a winner -- with SOME surprises.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#187: Capitulation
Raffy Devers caves, Yankees pitching is thin ... maybe call Joey Gallo?!?!
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#186: Cole Blooded Reality
Is it a 5-alarm fire for the Yankees? John's hot take may surprise you. Regardless, the AL East may now be wide open. Buckle up.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#185: Spring Updates
No Devers yet -- Good for Sox? Yankee injuries mount. Plus, Pete Rose and ... Andre Agassi?!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#184: Beards, Boone and Bregman
Triple B! Who's gonna be the first Yankee to test the new beard policy? And will Boone actually manage for the full length of his deal. And yes, Brian is still…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#183: Bregman, Devers and Dogs
The real reason Bregman may work in Boston and why John thinks Devers is done at third. Plus, facial hair ... and we have dogs!
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#182: Alex Bregman!
He signs for 40 million a year and won't even play his true position. Good or bad deal? A good fast listen on a huge signing.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#181: Dom Rivers
Dom is a baseball lifer, from OG Roto to Elly De La Cruz, he knows A LOT. He gives us a bunch of takes, including the Sox and Yanks. Good stuff!
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#180: Ueck and ChChChanges
We give Bob Uecker his due and then talk about changes in John's job and the media business in general. Plus, changes to the podcast!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#179: Looking Forward
We update free agency and talk about what we are most looking forward to in 2025!
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#178: Special Guest!
We break down offseason moves, talk about how to deal with pitchers/injuries and a 50-year Sox fan joins in.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#177: So Long Soto
Juan Soto is a Met. WTF do the Yankees do now? And did you even believe the Sox tried? We pick up the pieces as the Winter Meetings begin and EVERYONE expects…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
HOT Stove
Blake Snell gets paid ... by the evil empire! What it means for the whole market, and of course, Juan Soto. AND do you believe the Sox are in on all these…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#175: Only Two!
John says only TWO teams will compete for Juan Soto. You know one of them. Who's the other?
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#174: The End
We wrap up the devastating Yankee collapse and look ahead to what's next for Juan Soto and the rest of the offseason.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#173: Here We Are!
Predictions for the World Series, RIP Fernando, Shohei's (ahem) balls and Yankee cheaters in '04?
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#172: Down to Four!
Our picks for the LCS. Plus, we talk options for the Rays stadium and whether we'd pay a player to get a piece of his future earnings, something you can…
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#171: Division Primer
Postseason baseball has been electric. We make our divisional series picks. Plus, an emotional story from a flood ravaged North Carolina.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#170: Pete and Playoffs
We make our picks and pick apart the HOF debate for Pete Rose.
- FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
#169: Winding Down
Updates on a slew of teams, City Connect here to stay in Boston, bubye Oakland but can Vegas work? Also, happy anniversary Tommy John surgery.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#168: Judge is Back!
Recap of the four game series between the Sox & Yanks. From free passes to bean balls, we have plenty to say.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#167: Big One
Red Sox-Yankees. And it matters. Best Yankee lineup should ... SHOULD ... dominate. And we get an awesome college update from John.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#166: Headhunters and The Martian
Yankees fans are scratching their heads as to why The Martian hasn't landed in New York. One player is livid over bean balls. Plus John Sterling is back!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#165: Bobbleheads and Relief Pitchers
Even teams who tried to upgrade at the trade deadline have struggled out of the pen. Also, Shohei's bobblehead and dog dominate a news cycle. Plus, Rich Hill…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#164: Tears and Jeers
Updates on our teams, the WBC and impact on Olympics, and we cry (almost literally) about sending our kids off to college.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#163: First Pitch This
Jarren Duran doesn't make right, Juan Soto's genius and Machine Gun Kelly's idiocy (and the lost luster of the first pitch).
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#162: Aaron Judge and Stinky Betty
Still no support behind the captain, the Sox schedule about to get BRUTAL and BO vs Perfume in the stands. Listen to understand.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#161: Fenway and Cooperstown
We had some great experiences this week, from Yanks-Sox game of the year, to holding Aaron Judge's bat at the Hall of Fame. Plus, how Jazz Chisholm will…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#160.5: WHEN YOU HIT ROCK BOTTOM.
The Yankees slide continues with no end in sight. Can this sinking ship even be saved? It's time for an EMERGENCY Episode rant that every Yankees fan needs to…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#160: BIG Series
Yanks-Sox series could determine a lot, including the trade deadline. Plus, John has an AMAZING idea to get all the stars in the Olympics.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#159: Second Half!
Who will buy? Who will sell? Plus, connecting Jarren Duran and Dustin Pedroia, and looking at the draft.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#158: Bizarro World
Sox surge, Yankees swoon while Devers stars. But you knew that. Did you know how schedules really favor Boston? Did you know there are more than 30 new All…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#157: Yankee Swoon?
New York is Scuffling while the Red Sox are Surviving.... and we are already talking about the trade deadline!!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#156 Sigh Of Relief!
Everyone in Yankees universe can exhale, but there are still injuries and problems to fix. The Red Sox are off and running. Plus, we honor the life and career…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#155: No Confidence
Red Sox owner John Henry finally speaks, a Japanese amateur slugger snubs the league, and why you should think twice before you rush the playing field!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#154: Baseball, Betting and Brawls
All of that, Plus Chris Sale and the pleasure that is UConn Baseball
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#153: Too Fast!
Already one-third through the season, we take stock, look at payroll problems as well as the college team going to the World Series even though their school on…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#152: SHOOT YOUR SHOT!
Yankees signing Juan Soto during the season. Trevor Bauer's plea to MLB owners. Producer Matt's weight loss journey. Sometimes, you just have to shoot your…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#151: Chris Sale, Paul Skenes and Curaçao
We update our teams, talk service time, attendance and Jayson Werth's horse fetish.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#150: Divine Intervention
We have some great baseball talk as always, but you have to hang on for the back half as John talks about how his son arrived at his college decision. It's an…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#149: HS Ball, Judge's Toe and Connor Wong
John is loving watching his son's senior season! Plus we have updates galore and Why umpires best be nervous - and it's their own fault!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#148: Temperature Check
Brian continues to have one thing nice to say about the Sox. John obviously happy with Yankees but voices areas of concerns. Plus, John Sterling, trading Mike…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#147: Bobby Meacham
The former Yankee is managing AA in the Rockies system. We talk about how he got Tony Gwynn to play baseball, Billy Martin in his underwear and how he became a…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#146: And We're Off!
Solid start by the Yankees AND the Sox. A tribute to Larry Lucchino, Shohei's problems on back burner and two GREAT stories from the minors.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#145: Predictions!
As the season begins, we pick the winners ... and losers. Also, some insight into the Shohei betting saga.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#144: LFG!
We revisit the insane 4-year anniversary of the lockdown and how the podcast started. For baseball, it's all about Yankee injuries and why Trevor Bauer and…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#143: Mookie, Bello and Bananas
We go everywhere and even bring in presidential politics. And always a plus, John gets MAD.