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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

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  1. 243

    #247: Look Out!

    Sox fans suffering whiplash while Yankee fans just suffer. John actually thinks New York could miss the playoffs. Plus, World Cup takeaways and John actually makes a TV production mistake. Unheard of!

  2. 242

    #246: Second Half!

    The first day back could determine whether Sox buy or sell! And SOME news on Aaron Judge. Also, did the All Star Game suck? Duh!

  3. 241

    #245: Long Balls & Bad Calls

    Big changes are coming for the All Star Home Run Derby format. Can the hometown favorite win it? Plus, the Ghost of Angel Hernandez is back! Who is MLB's new "Worst Umpire"?

  4. 240

    #244: Sox Got a Chance?

    Probably not, but MATHEMATICALLY, they do! Plus, team updates, All Stars and World Cup.

  5. 239

    #243: Sweep! Now What?

    Don’t get TOO excited Sox fans! But should Yankee fans get THAT nervous? Maybe. Plus, John sings the praises of AUBURN UNIVERSITY.

  6. 238

    #242: Fenway Fever!?!

    The Sox are the worst home team in baseball, but Fenway has been rocking! It hasn’t been the pink hats or the Iowa tourists. It’s been the Scotsmen! John has seen it firsthand. Also, the Yankees have been ridiculous without judge, and the Sox may be sellers, but might have nothing to sell. Great episode!

  7. 237

    #241: All Rise, All Fall

    We discuss this weekend's Yankees and Red Sox series at Yankee Stadium, Brayan Bello getting sent down after another miserable start, and with Aaron Judge going down for who knows how long, how can the Yankees win without their Captain?!

  8. 236

    #240: Buncha Issues

    Tatis Jr and his lost millions, and will Wander get back to MLB? Abner Uribe’s embarrassment. Did Taylor loan Kelce millions? Oh, and we check in on our teams.

  9. 235

    #239: Why Ildemaro Vargas Matters

    The Sox seem so lifeless. The Yanks embarrassed by Subway. But make sure to stay to the end for the Vargas talk and an insider’s view of the ABS system.

  10. 234

    #238: Au Revoir John Sterling

    Two lifelong Yankee fans reflect on the legendary Yankee announcer — from steak dinners with him, to piping his voice into the living room. And the Red Sox guy chimes in, too.

  11. 233

    Cora and a Meltdown

    FINALLY a chance to break down the mess that is the Red Sox. Conclusions may surprise you. AND John has a meltdown (epic!) over Fenway Park.

  12. 232

    236: BIG Series

    Yup, it’s Yankees-Red Sox. Predictions and the ONE thing Brian is worried about. Oh, and Mike Trout to New York.

  13. 231

    #235: Check Ups

    The Yankees aren’t as good as we thought, and maybe, the Sox aren’t as bad? And has parity become a part of baseball (outside of the Dodgers of course)?

  14. 230

    #234: Tale of Two Cities

    The Yankees are at the top. The Sox at the bottom. And John is STILL grumpy. We talk Opening Day, ABS, big contracts for minor leaguers and more.

  15. 229

    #233: Predictions!

    Division. Wild Card. World Series. MVP. We have it all, including (surprise) Brian ACTUALLY excited about the Sox!

  16. 228

    #232: For Your Country

    Team USA fails to bring home the gold and should get used to second place. What needs to change and who can do it?!

  17. 227

    #231: The WBC and Italians

    The WBC has been better than expected – – competitiveness, fun, TV ratings. And how about the Italians?! Certainly not because of the Americans. We’ll talk about how it may end up.

  18. 226

    #230: Acronym Day With WBC and PED

    We set up for the WBC a talk about complicated pitching dynamics, and yes, somehow, John Means enters the conversation.

  19. 225

    #229: Baseball, Pokémon and Politics

    A wide range of issues, from our feelings on spring training and the WBC to multi-million dollar cards and the dangers of working in the media.

  20. 224

    #228: Dust Settles

    Pitchers/Catchers soon! We check in and chime in on WBC, Super Bowl and Olympics!!!

  21. 223

    #227: Jim Penders

    The legendary UConn coach gives the inside scoop on a bunch, from paying players to his favorite one, not named George Springer. And of course, we ask him: Yanks or Sox?!?!

  22. 222

    #226: Baseball Presents

    We update our teams, put Dodgers spending in perspective, and, of course, we share some classic holiday traditions.

  23. 221

    #225: Thanksgiving Deals

    We talk turkey on some player moves (Tatis to NY?) and talk turkey about our best Thanksgiving memories as well.

  24. 220

    #224: Awards, Gambling and ... JBJ

    We are witnessing some of the best talent EVER... but is the gambling sullying everything? And where might you see Jackie Bradley Jr next year? Surprise surprise.

  25. 219

    #223: Epic!

    We root around the World Series for the nuggets others aren't talking about. The magic of Japanese pitchers and the irony of the low-salary guys being money for the Dodgers.

  26. 218

    #222: Who Gets A Ring?!

    We give our World Series Predictions! Will Don Mattingly finally get a ring? We will also discuss Ring Stupidity and Gambling Stupidity!

  27. 217

    #221: Playoffs and Post Mortems

    In David vs Goliath, we are picking David! Plus, a little teaser into offseason plans and a tribute to The Gator.

  28. 216

    #220: TALKIN SCHLITT!

    Yankees Rookie Cam Schlittler with a performance for the ages. Breaking down the exciting 3 game series over Boston and the impending ALDS against Toronto.

  29. 215

    #219: Playoff Predictions

    We go through every series and pick who makes the ALCS and NLCS. Great/short listen!!

  30. 214

    #218: Rounding Third!

    And heading for home. Can the Yanks win the AL East? Can the Sox MISS the postseason. We predict what will happen in the best last week of the season in years.

  31. 213

    #217: Final Stretch

    Might the Yankees catch the Jays? Might the Sox miss the playoffs? Plus, we pay tribute to Clayton Kershaw and ask why must we always shame adults who want to keep the HR ball!

  32. 212

    #216 Weekend!

    Yanks-Sox in September and it actually matters! Plus, John saw Paul Skenes live in person -- his take on the best pitcher in the game. PLUS, Brian's Cannonball Run and Camden Yards in 1994.

  33. 211

    #215: Time To Figure It Out!

    The Yankees have big decisions to make. Will Roman Anthony return in time? Plus, how technology can save bad baseball.

  34. 210

    #214: Is First Possible?

    Could Sox or Yanks catch Toronto? We split on that and also split on whether Aroldis Chapman would choke in the playoffs. You're welcome.

  35. 209

    #213: Weird Weekend

    Sox take 3 of 4 which no one had on their bingo card. What does it all mean? Listen and find out.

  36. 208

    #212: Showdown in The Bronx!

    Huge Yanks-Sox series this weekend in New York! We break it down and talk Brian winning a bucket 'o wings!!

  37. 207

    #211: Big Week

    Yanks-Sox late this week. Plus, Little League World Series, MLB realignment and vacation scams!!

  38. 206

    #210: Youth Focus

    What's it like to feel connected to the Little League World Series. That, Roman Anthony's deal and a big weekend for the contenders.

  39. 205

    #209: Bizarro World!

    Sox can't lose. Yanks can't win. Some inside scoop on what might be wrong in NY, and all of a sudden, you can't get a ticket for a Royals-Red Sox game in August. Buckle up.

  40. 204

    #208: Trade Deadline!

    Yanks added #s and 'pen depth. Sox? Two pitchers that, if healthy, could help. IF and COULD.

  41. 203

    #207: Judge Panic?

    Aaron Judge is hurt. How much does it hurt the Yanks? (Duh -- it's terrible!) And what does it do to the trade deadline. Sox BETTER make some deals.

  42. 202

    #206: Panic Time?

    Is it time? Yankees swooning and Sox act like a mid-market team. John's yelling ... but not panicked. Plus, HOF chatter and we talk gambling and whether Dee Gordon was actually told not to win a batting title.

  43. 201

    #205: Let The Games Begin!

    Finally, we get the second half. Both the Sox and Yanks have to run a gauntlet to finish July. Hopefully, it doesn't mean playoff death. Also, a Cy Young winner with a losing record? It could happen.

  44. 200

    #204: BYE-BYE & BANG-BANG!

    The Yankees are showing signs of life as they say goodbye to DJ. JRod is an all-star thanks to MLB. Plus, an epic beatdown on the golf course?

  45. 199

    #203: All-Stars and an All Star Swoon

    Yanks are in danger, and the All Star Game is in sight. We talk about that and tell our favorite childhood memories of the mid-summer classic. Oh, and Clayton Kershaw's 3,000 may be the last for a WHILE.

  46. 198

    #202: Trades and Tears

    Are the Sox already in the "sellers" category? And will anyone not named Judge hit consistently for New York? And we discuss, maybe, the take not taken with the Ketel Marte heckling story. Plus, funky player names and the role of Richard (listen and you'll get it).

  47. 197

    #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!!!

  48. 196

    #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!

  49. 195

    #199: Big Weekend!

    Yanks-Sox preview. Also, is Jarren Duran trade bait? Plus, the joys of short porches!

  50. 194

    #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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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

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