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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: @FANBASEpodcast Twitter: @PodcastFanbase
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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 of Willie Mays.Door Audacy
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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!Door Audacy
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#154: Baseball, Betting and Brawls
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All of that, Plus Chris Sale and the pleasure that is UConn BaseballDoor Audacy
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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 longer exists.Door Audacy
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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 shot!Door Audacy
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#151: Chris Sale, Paul Skenes and Curaçao
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We update our teams, talk service time, attendance and Jayson Werth's horse fetish.Door Audacy
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#150: Divine Intervention
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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 awesome story.Door Audacy
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#149: HS Ball, Judge's Toe and Connor Wong
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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!Door Audacy
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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 Trout and making clubbies rich.Door Audacy
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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 switch hitter as an adult. Incredible stuff.Door Audacy
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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.Door Audacy
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As the season begins, we pick the winners ... and losers. Also, some insight into the Shohei betting saga.Door Audacy
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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 Jordan Montgomery aren't signed in MLB.Door Audacy
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#143: Mookie, Bello and Bananas
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We go everywhere and even bring in presidential politics. And always a plus, John gets MAD.Door Audacy
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#142: The Devers Is In The Details
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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.Door Audacy
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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.Door Audacy
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#140: Ray Fagnant Part Deux
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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.Door Audacy
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#139: Ray Fagnant Part I
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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 more stories than you can shake a stick at.Door Audacy
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We put a ribbon on the year and talk relegation in baseball, and John has an OUTRAGEOUS prediction relating to Shohei Ohtani.Door Audacy
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#137: HAPPY HOLLYWOODAYS
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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 the Yanks have enough to pull off another needed trade? Plus, why the Red Sox must do something to send a message.Door Audacy
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#136: Verdugo Never in Stripes?
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Why Alex Verdugo may never play in New York and Juan Soto is the reason. Also, Shohei is being kinda brutal.Door Audacy
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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 fortunately for John, he's a Yankee fan. Some great stories from a baseball fan lifer.Door Audacy
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#134: Cash, Tips, and Rants
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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!Door Audacy
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Hear about the ex-convict who got a ring? Brian had NO IDEA. More on Craig Breslow and handicapping landing spot for Ohtani. Enjoy!Door Audacy
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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.Door Audacy
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#131: Picks, Harper, and a Blaze of Glory
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We make our pics for the next round. Bryce Harper's genius and STICK AROUND for the end -- great conversation on mental health.Door Audacy
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We make our picks, Yanks/Sox wrap, Wakefield goodbye, retirees and more.Door Audacy
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#129: Castellanos' Big Balls
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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.Door Audacy
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Chaim is gone. Who's Next? Plus we talk about the keys to a successful prison escape.Door Audacy
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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.Door Audacy
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#126: The Martian Has Landed
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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 guest Co-Host!Door Audacy
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#125: Loving Last.......Place
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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!Door Audacy
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#124: Fire? But Hire Who?
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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 baseball wall.Door Audacy
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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 rant. It's perfect.Door Audacy
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#122: Judging Domingo and Oddly Pleased With Deadline
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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 you guess who?Door Audacy
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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 for Aaron Judge's return.Door Audacy
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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 Shohei Ohtani.Door Audacy
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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.Door Audacy
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#118: Baseball is Back!?
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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 outside NY and Boston, and we love it.Door Audacy
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Too harsh on the Sox? Panic button for the Yanks? Maybe ... and yes. Plus, some league-wide post-Daddy's Day banter.Door Audacy
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#116: No Judge No Offense
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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.Door Audacy
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Anthony Volpe, Tristan Casas -- send them down? And why good pitching may be unavailable at the deadline.Door Audacy
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Find a better division in sports. Plus, John contemplates life without Giancarlo Stanton, and Brian just contemplates.Door Audacy
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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 usual.Door Audacy
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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.Door Audacy
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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 baseball. Perhaps, our best conversation yet.Door Audacy
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Franchy rakes, Rays make Chaim look bad, and we talk beer and how Astros cheating may NEVER get old.Door Audacy
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Pitch clock thumbs up and thumbs down to Sox pitching. We look at the season's great start!Door Audacy
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Let the games begin! We predict all the divisions, call the World Series and also chime in on the pitch clock's impact.Door Audacy
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#107: WBC Needs To Be WC
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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.Door Audacy
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