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Since 1901: A Boston Baseball Podcast Episode 35 | Seven Losses Since the All-Star Break

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Emerson Lotzia and Steve Buchanan kick off with a live update as the Red Sox face a critical trade deadline.

This episode of Since 1901: A Boston Baseball Podcast analyzes the Boston Red Sox's severe post-All-Star break slump ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Hosts Emerson Lazia and Steve Buchanan, recording from the DraftKings studio, provide their immediate reactions to a disappointing series loss. The episode was recorded on Monday, July 29th, just over a day before the deadline's 6 PM Eastern cutoff. The hosts detail the team's 2-7 record since the All-Star break, culminating in a series loss to the Yankees for the first time this season. They cite a specific statistic from Boston Globe reporter Alex Speier, noting the Red Sox have allowed 71 runs in their last eight games, averaging 8.9 runs allowed per game. Buchanan highlights a historical correlation, stating there have been 16 seasons where the Red Sox allowed at least 70 runs in an eight-game span. He reveals the team made the playoffs zero times in those previous 16 seasons. The conversation centers on the team's frustrating inconsistency, contrasting the current pitching collapse with recent exciting wins. Lazia specifically references a dramatic comeback victory and a back-and-forth game from the previous Friday and Saturday as highlights. The historical stat about zero playoff appearances following such poor pitching stretches frames the current crisis as potentially season-defining. The timing of the recording, explicitly given as July 29th at 12:34 PM Eastern, creates urgency by highlighting the imminent trade deadline. A memorable moment is the hosts' acknowledgment that any trades occurring shortly after recording would not be covered, emphasizing the show's immediate, reactive nature. The analysis finds a frustrating paradox in a team that can deliver highly entertaining, comeback victories yet simultaneously collapses defensively. The tone is conversational, direct, and infused with the passionate frustration of dedicated team fans. The style is fast-paced and reactionary, focused on digesting the latest team performance and statistics. This episode is perfect for Red Sox fans seeking a blunt, stats-informed assessment of the team's late-July crisis. Listeners looking for speculative trade rumors or long-term organizational analysis might find the scope too narrow.

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