BOSTON BASE RUNNING: Speed Alone Won’t DELIVER Wins—Red Sox Need SMARTER Baseball NOW

The Boston Red Sox face a critical turning point: is smarter baserunning the catalyst they need for a deeper playoff push? Jarren Duran’s speed and Trevor Story’s athleticism have electrified fans, but wasted opportunities on the basepaths threaten the team’s offensive momentum. Gabby Maljanian spotlights how better decisions—not just more stolen bases—could transform the Red Sox’s run production and late-game strategy. Maljanian also scrutinizes the Red Sox bullpen usage, asking if maximizing pitchers like Aroldis Chapman, Greg Weissert, and Garrett Whitlock is more vital than chasing big-name relievers. Flexibility, matchup awareness, and bench depth with versatile players like Nate Eaton and Nick Sogard could be the missing pieces. With 2027 on the horizon, can Boston outsmart opponents and become a more dangerous, adaptable club? Don’t miss this sharp breakdown of the Red Sox’s true keys to contending. Photo Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel - Imagn Images Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gameday Mens Health Gameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=MLB&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,cor p Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . 5-Hour ENERGY Spice up your season with rich pumpkin flavor and bold cinnamon swagger in every sip. Pumpkin Spice 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots are available for a limited time in stores and on https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon. LarineCo Larine is a better-for-you chewing gum . Larine is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://buylarine.com/LOCKEDONMLB . FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surp