December 5, 2025
IMPACT: Cardinals Trade Sonny Gray—How the Red Sox INTENSIFY Their MLB Playoff Pursuit
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Boston Red Sox shake up their rotation with the blockbuster acquisition of Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals. Will Gray deliver as a front-line starter, or are more moves needed to match the Toronto Blue Jays’ aggressive push in the AL East? JD Hafron and Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian spotlight Gray’s strengths and potential pitfalls, analyze Boston’s pitching depth, and debate whether the Red Sox are truly ready to contend against divisional rivals. Key topics include the long-term impact of Red Sox pitching prospects Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke heading to St. Louis, how St. Louis Cardinals’ new President of Baseball Operations, Chaim Bloom, is transforming their rebuild, and bold predictions for Boston’s next bat—could Pete Alonso or Kyle Schwarber land at Fenway? Free agency pressure, division power shifts, and looming trade rumors set the stage for a high-stakes MLB offseason. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.