Craig Breslow

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Appears On

Felger & Massarotti Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Episode Appearances

Felger & Massarotti · Apr 10, 2026

Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe // Craig Breslow and the Red Sox // The Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Dynamic - 4/10 (Hour 3)

“Red Sox GM whose management philosophy is analyzed as similar to predecessor despite different rhetoric about comfort with trades”

Red Sox front office philosophy and GM autonomyJayson Tatum post-Achilles injury recovery timelineCeltics playoff readiness and closer designation

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Felger & Massarotti · Apr 10, 2026

Celtics Fall to Knicks 112-106 // James Hagens WON’T Play on Saturday // Craig Breslow and the Red Sox Front Office - 4/10 (Hour 1)

“Discussed roster construction philosophy and criticized for risk-averse approach to acquiring power hitters”

Celtics vs Knicks playoff matchup dynamicsRed Sox roster construction philosophy under Craig BreslowJames Hagens NHL readiness and development timeline

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast · Apr 10, 2026

Effectively Wild Episode 2463: Filled to the Brim

“Criticized for overly technical front office speak when discussing team performance and strategy”

Mound Charging Incidents and Suspension AppealsAutomated Strike Zone Impact on Player PerformanceConnor Griffin Pirates Extension Contract Analysis

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Felger & Massarotti · Apr 7, 2026

Red Sox Fall to 2-8 with Loss to Brewers // Email of the Day // The Final Word - 4/7 (Hour 4)

“Criticized for reactionary decision-making and poor personnel acquisitions”

Red Sox organizational philosophy and roster construction strategyWilson Contreras hit-by-pitch history and Brewers rivalryMLB clubhouse leadership and veteran presence impact

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Felger & Massarotti · Apr 2, 2026

Red Sox Start 2026 Season 1-5 // What do the Red Sox want to be? - 4/2

“Criticized for lack of boldness in acquisitions and prioritizing young player contract protection over competitive needs”

Red Sox 2026 season performance and 1-5 startOrganizational identity and team-building philosophyConsecutive winning seasons drought since 2018-2019

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Felger & Massarotti · Apr 2, 2026

Felger has some Thoughts on the Trip to the Moon // Email of the Day // The Final Word - 4/2 (Hour 4)

“GM whose roster construction philosophy and player development strategy is subject to criticism from manager and analysts”

Artemis II Moon Mission Launch and Risk AssessmentTrans-Lunar Injection (TLI) Burn and Free Return TrajectoryLunar Far Side Exploration and Tidal Locking Physics

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Felger & Massarotti · Apr 2, 2026

Too Early to Overreact to the Red Sox Start? // Mazz’s Tiers Reaction // Red Sox Callers - 4/2 (Hour 2)

“Front office decisions criticized; blamed for roster construction and trade strategy”

Red Sox 2024 season outlook and roster constructionEarly-season performance analysis and overreaction cyclesMLB payroll strategy and competitive window management

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Felger & Massarotti · Apr 1, 2026

Red Sox Swept in Houston // Email of the Day // The Final Word - 4/1 (Hour 4)

“Criticized for roster construction strategy prioritizing cost savings over acquiring star talent needed for team success”

Red Sox 2024 season performance and roster constructionManager Alex Cora's leadership and discipline decisionsStrikeout epidemic in Red Sox lineup (38 strikeouts in 3 games)

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Felger & Massarotti · Apr 1, 2026

Red Sox Lose 4th in a Row // What Chaos! Joins the Show // Bruins Beat Stars at TD Garden - 4/1 (Hour 1)

“Blamed for not improving roster quality; roster construction criticized as unchanged or worse”

Red Sox defensive breakdowns and mental errorsPitch count awareness and umpire communication failuresManager accountability and challenge usage strategy

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Felger & Massarotti · Mar 31, 2026

Red Sox Fall to 1-3 on Season After Loss to Astros // Email of the Day // The Final Word - 3/31 (Hour 4)

“Primary target of criticism for roster construction decisions and off-season strategy; blamed for team's poor start”

Red Sox roster construction and payroll allocation strategyAutomated ball-strike (ABS) system accuracy and impact on pitchingMLB luxury tax and cash flow management tactics

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Felger & Massarotti · Mar 31, 2026

Red Sox Lose to Astros // Caleb Durbin Still Hitless in 2026 // Red Sox Offense Continues to Struggle - 3/31 (Hour 1)

“Primary focus of criticism for offseason trades, roster construction, and player evaluation decisions”

Red Sox 2026 season performance and offensive strugglesMLB roster construction and payroll allocation strategyPlayer evaluation methodology in professional baseball

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Felger & Massarotti · Feb 27, 2026

Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe // Patriots Offseason Needs // Jayson Tatum’s Potential Return to the Lineup - 2/27 (Hour 3)

“Red Sox president of baseball operations whose player preferences influence manager decisions on young talent”

Patriots Offseason Strategy and Cap Space ManagementNFL Trade Market for Star Wide ReceiversEdge Rusher Evaluation and Draft Depth

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