We are joined by John Keough of Keough's Computations. He played baseball from t-ball through high school varsity and competitive travel ball. He shares his thoughts about the ups and downs as well as what parents and kids can expect at each level. His minor league rosters are available at PayHip.com/KeoughsComputations. --- Send in a voice message…

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Red Sox and Twins split the series. Red Sox battle against the Blue Jays for the top AL East Division.Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox outlasted the Tigers and hope to continue their success in Fenway Park.Door Ovi Muniz

Bobby Dalbec helps Red Sox avoid sweep. Red Sox travel to Detroit Tigers.Door Ovi Muniz

Welcome to a new season of the Backstop Podcast. Major League baseball has begun opening day on April 7 but for the Red Sox and Yankees, they will wait until Friday, April 8th because of rain. The Red Sox were supposed to open at home against the Tampa Bay Rays. However, due to the MLB lockout, the season was pushed a week later. So here we are wai…

Matt and Joyce use their years of baseball parenting and survival skills from living in the rugged north to share scathingly brilliant ideas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/support…

How "crunching the numbers" can add to the enjoyment of baseball. What stats matter? What is more important that statistics for youths playing baseball? All of these topics and more are discussed with our special guest, a numbers guy, John Keough. References mentioned: Fangraphs GameChanger for baseball 1 Pitch Warrior Pitcher DIGS on Twitter --- S…

Matt and Joyce emerge from the dark, misty shadows just in time to share their frightful stories from the ballfields. Scary boys and girls, very scary indeed! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/support…

Kike Hernandez and Nick Pivetta MVPs so far in the series. Heroics and dramatic finish.Door Ovi Muniz

#RedSox sweep series. Take on #Yankees in New York.Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox lose another series to the Rays; focuses on Orioles this weekend.Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox lose the series against the Blue Jays. Set on a three game home series versus the Rays.Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox lose three straight series and won 2 of their last 11 games. Facts and stats on the Red Sox. Can they turn their season around?Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox swept by Rays for the first time since Season Opener. Can they bounce back and take the AL East? Ovi Muniz gives you the details and frustration on starting pitchers.Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox start the second half in first place. Can they remain on top of the American league.Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox lose the series to the Angels; Sox head to Fenway to take on the Phillies.Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox take the series against the A's; out look for the next two weeks, and who can the red sox acquire before the trade deadline.Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox sweep the Royals. An outlook on the Oakland Athletics.Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox sweep two consecutive series on the Yanks. However, is that enough to be playoff contenders?Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox sweep the Yankees in the Bronx for the first time in a long time.Door Ovi Muniz

Devers hit a three-run homer to lead the Sox to victory.Door Ovi Muniz

The Red Sox home stretch came to a short end as mother nature took its path and poured all over New England this weekend. However, Red Sox playing strong as they get set for a pre-playoff week.Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox defeat the Blue Jay and Phillies series and go home against the Braves and Marlins. Ovi recaps the week and the outlook of future series.Door Ovi Muniz

The Red Sox stand alone in first place by one game. Since April 10, The Red Sox have remained in first place while the Rays, Blue Jays, and Yankees change places in the standings. Thankfully enough, JD Martinez was able to hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the ninth inning Thursday night to give the Red Sox the lead over the Blue Jays and Matt Barne…

For the first time since the season opener in Fenway Park, the Red Sox lost the series three games to one against the Texas rangers. In game one in the 6th inning, Rangers catcher Jose Trevino hit a two-run homer off of Pitcher Sawamura in which the team went up 3-1. Rangers would win 4-1. The only run Red Sox scored came in the top 6th inning when…

The Red Sox sweep the New York Mets in a two game series. Both games were low scoring games. I start with the first game. Richards started for the Red Sox in which many media outlets and fans wondered how bad he would pitch in the game. And David Peterson was the starter for the Mets. The result was a total opposite. The Red Sox defeated the Mets 2…

Quick recap on the Blue Jays and Mariners series; which red sox are hot and cold; and the upcoming week games with Mets and Rangers.Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox and White Sox Split. Are Red Sox legit?Door Ovi Muniz

Red Sox streak ends at 9 but take control of the series. What should MLB do with umpires missed obvious calls? And an outlook of the upcoming White Sox/Red Sox series.Door Ovi Muniz

The red sox are on fire as they swept the Baltimore Orioles and are on top of the American East Standings by two games. In Game 1, E-Rod started his first game going 5 IP, striking out 7 and gave up 3 earned runs. But it was the bats of Christian Vasquez who went 3 for 5, and Rafael Devers coming out of the slump belting his first Home run in the s…

After being swept by the Baltimore Orioles in the opening series, the Red Sox took on the Tampa Bay Rays. This time, it was the Red Sox that swept the Rays and even their record to 3-3 in the American League East Division. In Game 1, Xander Bogarts went 4 for 5 an RBI and a run scored. JD Martinez homered in the 8th inning as the Red Sox totaled 11…

Coming up on the BaCKSTOP pODCAST, The Red Sox completed their series with the Orioles. How well did they do? Major League Baseball pulled the All Star game in Atlanta. I have special guest Joe Aguiar on the show to explain more about it. And the Red Sox get set for their next series with the Tampa Bay Rays. Welcome to Episode 7 on the Backstop Pod…

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Backstop Podcast with me, Ovi Muniz. Spring training has ended and the Red Sox finish with a 16-10 record. Red Sox Update: The Red Sox announce the 2021 Roster Infield 1B Bobby Dalbec - rookie - .263 in 23 games 8 HRs 2B Kike Hernandez - 8th season - .240 SS Xander Bogaertz - 9th season - .289 (2019) 52 doubles; nominate…

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Backstop Podcast with me, Ovi Muniz. Red Sox Update: This week the Red Sox went 3-3 vs the Twins, Braves and Rays. Alex Cora announced that he will have either 13 or 14 pitchers in his 25-man roster. He currently has a 38-man roster that will more than likely shrink down at the end of this week. The Red Sox are 10-7 in s…

Red Sox completed their second week of Pre Season Baseball. Many prospects move down to the farm systems, hot and struggling performers identified. Johnny Damon in trouble with the law and we give respect to the late and former Red Sox Pitcher, Rheal Cormier.Door Ovi Muniz

Jackie Bradley signs with the Milwaukee Brewers. Does he leave a legacy of being the best outfielder in Red Sox history? Latest news on a top prospect pitcher shutting down, more players added to the 40-man roster. Plus, MLB 2021 season is set for a record milestone season. Which players will be making history.…

Introducing Ovi Muniz and Sean Scanlon, the host of the podcast. Outlook to the start of preseason baseball and the expectation of Red Sox baseball.Door Ovi Muniz

Ovi Muniz is the host of this podcastDoor Ovi Muniz

Matt and Joyce are joined by a special guest, their son John. There're talking about the Baseball Hall of Fame and why no player was selected to join it this year. Also, should Pete Rose be in the Hall? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

Matt and Joyce fill out a list of things they would like to have as baseball parents. There is a short shopping guide, but most of these things are not material objects. Also, find out if you can recognize the classic TV theme song Matt attempts to hum. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/message…

Some traditions just are meant to be - so Matt and Joyce are doing another Thanksgiving Special. 2020 has been different enough that we have new things to be thankful for, so let's give thanks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

Matt and Joyce talk about keeping score at a baseball game. Joyce shares her story of how she learned to "keep book" on paper and now in an app. There is a secret revealed. Bonus content: Matt actually remembers he had better get Joyce and anniversary gift. An Atlantic story about the history of score keeping and why it may never "die". John Thorn,…

Matt and Joyce are joined by special guests John, James, Patrick, and Tommy to discuss the things we would like to see in our perfect ballpark. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/support…

Matt ponders the importance of team names. The Cleveland Indians are almost certainly changing their name and Matt has suggestions. Also, do you think the name of the team your kid plays on is important? Would you not join a team if the name was one you didn't like? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-bac…

Maybe it is the heat. Maybe it is the lingering pandemic. Matt & Joyce have some youth baseball peeves that are just ready to explode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/support…

We are back at the ball parks after the Covid-19 shutdown. Are people observing the rules? What issues did we see? Is it really worth it, after all? Hear what we observed, and let us know what you are seeing. You can leave a message via Anchor.fm or at BehindTheBackstop.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behin…

It has been a heck of a year so far, right? Pandemics will do that. But baseball is about to start in Ohio and we are here to talk about it. What will it be like? Matt and Joyce talk about the mandatory requirements as well as the recommendations. Will this all work? Can Matt have his seeds? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

It's the most wonderful time of the non-baseball season year! We share ideas for great gifts for baseball players, parents, grandparents. Most importantly, Matt drops major hints to Joyce about his Christmas wish list. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/messageSupport this podcast: https://podca…

Matt and Joyce reflect upon the things about youth baseball for which they are thankful. Some things might surprise you! Are you mentioned? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behind-the-backstop/support…