Episode 123: Red Sox Digest LIVE! - Red Sox Spoil Raffy Devers Return Back To Fenway Park - Sweep Series!

The Red Sox welcomed Rafael Devers back to Fenway Park by doing something Boston fans probably enjoyed even more than booing him: sweeping the Giants right out of town. Nick, John, and Thayer break down Boston’s three-game sweep of San Francisco, the mixed reaction to Devers’ return, and whether fans were justified in turning on the former Red Sox star. The crew also digs into the emergence of Nick Sogard, Boston’s dramatically improved play at Fenway, and why this team suddenly looks like a legitimate threat in the American League.

The conversation then turns toward the decisions that could define the stretch run. Roman Anthony, Trevor Story and IKF are working their way back, but the current roster is producing—and nobody is particularly eager to disrupt what’s working. The guys debate Story’s future, Boston’s starting rotation, managing innings for Payton Tolle and Sonny Gray, getting more out of Ranger Suárez and Patrick Sandoval, and the potential roles of Brayan Bello and eventually Garrett Crochet. Finally, the crew previews the upcoming Marlins series before the much bigger four-game showdown with the Yankees.

The Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Giants, with all three victories coming from behind.

Rafael Devers received heavy boos throughout his return to Fenway, sparking a debate over whether Boston fans were justified in their reaction.

Nick Sogard continues to make a strong case to remain Boston’s everyday second baseman and potentially stay near the top of the lineup.

Boston’s turnaround at Fenway has been dramatic after an awful start to the season at home.

The Red Sox have become one of baseball’s better comeback teams and have piled up sweeps during their second-half surge.

Chad Tracy received considerable credit for bullpen management, lineup decisions and effectively using Boston’s bench.

Trevor Story’s struggles during his Worcester…