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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#142: The Devers Is In The Details
What to make of Rafael Devers calling out the Sox. Plus, calling out Aaron Judge's toe and the whole dustup over the new uniforms.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#141: Time for Baseball
The Super Bowl is done, and now it's time for baseball.We talk everything from Trevor Bauer to the, perhaps, unspoken goal of Theo Epstein's return to Boston.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#140: Ray Fagnant Part Deux
What's it like to be a scout post Moneyball? Catch the Home Run Derby at Fenway? Plus, some fun intel on the prospects who got away.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#139: Ray Fagnant Part I
He's been a Red Sox scout for over 30 years. We had so much to fodder, we split into two episodes. In the first, his backstory, the post Money Ball world and…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#138: Bye Bye 2023
We put a ribbon on the year and talk relegation in baseball, and John has an OUTRAGEOUS prediction relating to Shohei Ohtani.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#137: HAPPY HOLLYWOODAYS
It's the holiday season, and BIG money is being spent in Hollywood, but are the Dodgers mortgaging their future? After parting with pitching to land Soto, do…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#136: Verdugo Never in Stripes?
Why Alex Verdugo may never play in New York and Juan Soto is the reason. Also, Shohei is being kinda brutal.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#135: BJ Finnell
The name sounds like a pesky second baseman for the Twins. But he's an ex-sports junkie who happened to hire both John and Brian. Unfortunately for Brian, and…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#134: Cash, Tips, and Rants
Brian Cashman making his life more difficult or easier? Plus, we rant on everything from tickets to tips. We're grumpy so you don't have to be!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#133: The Guy
Hear about the ex-convict who got a ring? Brian had NO IDEA. More on Craig Breslow and handicapping landing spot for Ohtani. Enjoy!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#132: Mad Dog and Glory
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo won't retire but man, did he step in it by predicting a guaranteed Phillies win. Craig Breslow a great hire? And our WS picks.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#131: Picks, Harper, and a Blaze of Glory
We make our pics for the next round. Bryce Harper's genius and STICK AROUND for the end -- great conversation on mental health.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#130: Playoff Edition
We make our picks, Yanks/Sox wrap, Wakefield goodbye, retirees and more.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#129: Castellanos' Big Balls
Listen and find out.... Sox and Yankees are done, so we have a lot of fun with other stuff. First pitches. Montreal. And yes, Castellanos.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#128: Bloom and Prison
Chaim is gone. Who's Next? Plus we talk about the keys to a successful prison escape.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#127: Martian Magic
So you're sayin' we've got a chance! Yankees in the mix? We talk incredible rookie stories and Brian's review of Dodger Stadium and its $20 beers.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#126: The Martian Has Landed
The Yankees season is a bust, but the youth invasion can save it. The last month will be wild. Which teams are we picking to be playoff bound. Plus a special…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#125: Loving Last.......Place
Brian doesn't care if Sox make the playoffs. Just make sure the Yankees finish last. Plus, would you still pay Shohei? And a good vacation story as a bonus!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#124: Fire? But Hire Who?
Big Yankees-Sox weekend but all the talk is Boone and Cashman. Fire them? Probably. But who gets those jobs?!?! We throw some spaghetti at the proverbial…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#123: Fights and Rants
The Orioles announcer suspension, of course, is a joke. But more importantly, it speaks to larger issues of independence. Oh, and John has an epic Yankees…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#122: Judging Domingo and Oddly Pleased With Deadline
There is WAY more than meets the eye with Domingo German. Also, will people coming back from injury be enough? Surprising optimism from at least one of us. Can…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#121: On The Road
John's on a baseball trip and got lucky in Philly. Brian finally tries to turn positive -- especially with a lot of returning players -- and we both prepare…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#120: Losing Hope?
Matt Sirois joins the Yankee pity party. As for Boston, it's nice to be out of the cellar -- just ask Baltimore. Plus, John has an interesting concept for…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#119: Second Half!
A scenario where Yankees DON'T make playoffs? Sean Casey is a thumbs up, the next 10 days will dictate Sox season, and a bunch of fun stuff this week.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#118: Baseball is Back!?
We are already talking trade deadline because what are the Yankees going to do if Judge remains out? Go for it? Sell? Regardless, there are great stories…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#117: Too Sour?
Too harsh on the Sox? Panic button for the Yanks? Maybe ... and yes. Plus, some league-wide post-Daddy's Day banter.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#116: No Judge No Offense
The Yankees have seemingly NOTHING without Aaron Judge and now it's REALLY time to send down Anthony Volpe. And oh, no one is catching Tampa.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#115: Rookie Blues
Anthony Volpe, Tristan Casas -- send them down? And why good pitching may be unavailable at the deadline.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#114: AL East Fun!!
Find a better division in sports. Plus, John contemplates life without Giancarlo Stanton, and Brian just contemplates.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#113: Temp Check
Yankees and Sox battling it out for the basement! But it could make for one heck of a weird and compelling Wild Card race that could heat up WAY EARLIER than…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#112: John on Edge
The Yankees are struggling, and John is freaking out. Kind of amazing that two teams can be next to each other in standings yet the "feel" is so different.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#111: Clint Hurdle
You may know the name. Managed the Pirates. Even led Colorado to a World Series. But he is WAY more than that. From SI cover to how and why he's still in…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#110: Early Returns
Franchy rakes, Rays make Chaim look bad, and we talk beer and how Astros cheating may NEVER get old.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#109: In Season!
Pitch clock thumbs up and thumbs down to Sox pitching. We look at the season's great start!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#108: Baseball Season!
Let the games begin! We predict all the divisions, call the World Series and also chime in on the pitch clock's impact.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#107: WBC Needs To Be WC
As great as the drama was in the World Baseball Classic, we discuss why baseball MUST make the tournament bigger, just like soccer's World Cup.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#106: Chaim Bloom
The Red Sox boss on nervously watching the WBC and why Sox fans shouldn't be so glum. You can judge whether you are convinced!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#105: FRED FREAKIN' LYNN!!
The former Sox great talks about getting drafted by the YANKEES. Sure, there's the historic '75 season and what he's doing now... but there's also his time in…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#104 : Cheaters and Winners
Evan Drellich has a new book out on the Astros cheating scandal. But it hits hard for both Yankee and Red Sox fans. Big time.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#103 Pre Pre-Season Vibes
Boos on one side ... sighs of relief on the other. Can you guess? Plus, Super Bowl picks!!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#102: Raffy Worth It?
Rafael Devers gets his $300 Million. Is it a good deal? Which mega deal IS the best? We break it all down!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#101: Jackson Olson is Bananas
A college baseball career was supposed to turn into a pro career. Instead, Jackson Olson is a full-time TikTok-er and a Savanah Banana. And doing GREAT. An…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#Ep 100: Judging (and) Xander
Two huge deals. Two franchises with wildly different approaches. Is Brian done with Boston? Are Yankee fans good now?
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#99: MVP and Money
Aaron Judge gets the MVP, but when will we know the AAV? All quiet on the signing front.... but for how long?
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#98: Season Done, Time to (for) Judge
We put a ribbon on the season and find some reason to like the Astros win. But really, it's all about Aaron Judge and our evolving views on what could (or…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#97: R.I.P. NYY
The Yankees are done. Is Brian Cashman done, too? Aaron Boone? And of course, we talk about Aaron Judge's next move, as well as our World Series predictions!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#96: Onward!
Down to four teams, we pick the winners. As for losers, what was up with the Cleveland Guardians? Cradling babies and missing calls. We tip our cap to Bryce…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#95: Judge-ing and Playoffs
We put a ribbon on Aaron Judge's record and pick winners for every Wild Card series. Fear the Rays...feel bad for the Mets.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#94 Waiting.... Judge-ing
Yankees playoff plans are set, so all that's left is for Aaron Judge to hit his dingers. Plus, we put Albert Pujols' 700 HRs in proper perspective.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#93 Judge Judge Judge
Will he do it? When will he do it? Will the Sox pitch to him? Who will be able to see it? Oy, so many questions! But it IS exciting.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#92: Yankees All Good?
It looks the Red Sox could play spoiler for Yankees. IF ... IF the Yankees implode, might Derek Jeter take over? Also, we talk rule changes and Albert Pujols…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#91: Judge vs Maris
If Aaron Judge hits 62, what does that mean? Would he be the TRUE Home Run King? YES! Fire Bloom and Cora? And we discuss John's trip to High-A Ball.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#90: It's Unofficially Official
The Red Sox are done. They can't win more than 75% of their remaining games. No way. Plus, the ghost of John Senecal on the most recent Subway Series.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#89: New York, We Have a Problem
Can't hit. Can't pitch. Can't win. Not the Sox. The Yankees! Can Giancarlo Stanton come back already? Plus, the disgrace of Fernando Tatis, Jr and the grace of…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#88: Sound the Alarm!
The Red Sox and the Yankees are in trouble. However, only one has a future. We delve into both, and also the magic of Aaron Judge and the upstart Baltimore…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports# 87: Trade Deadline Extravaganza
Some big deals and some head scratchers. Brian is on the verge of dropping season tickets while John wonders whether Jordan Montgomery was a problem off the…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#86: Minor League Career, Major League Life
Tim Restall runs one of the most successful minor league teams in the country, the Hartford Yard Goats. How did a guy who started his career selling fried…
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#85: Papi and the Playoffs
Recap HOF weekend, as well Brian's rough visit to Fenway, and why NY is third best team in baseball.
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#84: Second Half!
We break down needs and wants for the Yankees and Red Sox. A closer for NY? Juan Soto? Will Boston do ANYTHING? And a special guest IN STUDIO!
FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports#83: Here We Go Again
The Yankees look tired and the Red Sox look terrible. By the end of this latest series, one team will feel a whole lot better. Quick listen (from a cool…