WEEI Afternoons

Three Point Stance - We get it JT, your Achilles rehab was difficult! // Andy says the Celtics need to beat OKC this week or it's bad news // When Will James Hagens join the Bruins? //

Hope for AJ Brown trade on June 1st // Are the Pats better with AJ Brown? // A HEATED debate about NIL and education//

In today's WEEI Afternoon Show we kick things off with some Red Sox talk! It looks as if the starting lineup for the Red Sox is official! Is this year's team better than last year, as constructed today? / Jayson Tatum and the Celtics have struggled in a couple recent games leading some to question if Tatum's return has affected the chemistry of the overall team. Is it time to hit the panic button? Or will the team be fine by the time playoffs roll around? / A Wall Street Journal article leads to an interesting debate regarding student athletes and NIL money

Hour 4 - Based off a story in the Wall Street Journal about parents choosing to hold their student athlete child back a year in hopes of getting NIL money, we stumble into a heated debate that elicits a plethora of comments from hosts and callers alike!

We recap the day's top stories with the Drive! And we seemed to have stumbled into a heated debate over parents holding back their kid for a year in the hopes of scoring some NIL money. But is it that simple? It usually never is..

Wondering if AJ Brown is worth the possible headache or not

June 1st is going to be AJ Brown day

A home loss to OKC wouldn't sit well with Andy

Deuce is wearing out his welcome, according to Stiz

Will Bello live up to the Baby Pedro nickname?

The Red Sox rotation is getting set for Opening Day

Topics discussed: Jayson Tatum admits to struggling in recent games as return-from-injury ramp-up continues // How Jaylen Brown described his sit-down meeting with Jayson Tatum before JT's return to the court // Has NIL and the transfer portal ruined March Madness? Ratings say otherwise... // Is Jeremy Swayman deserving of Vezina Trophy consideration after strong return from Olympic break? // How the Bruins should handle James Hagens as top prospect considers turning pro // Mayer starts at second, Campbell to Worcester and other Red Sox Opening Day storylines // Which "if" on the 2026 Boston Red Sox is most crucial to the team's success this year? // The Athletic makes a bold prediction about Roman Anthony in 2026; do we agree? // Tom Brady's flag football dominance got us wondering: could TB12 play today? // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!

Has Jayson Tatum upset the chemistry, and what was working with the Celtics // Jaylen Brown admits him and Tatum have not always been on the same page // Did NIL and the portal ruin March Madness? //

Three Point Stance - What does it mean to be a Celtic for life? // Rhymes with Sturm and creates children // The Dan Bahl Segment of the day //

Cora names Mayer the second baseman // Andy's a bit worried about the Sox bullpen Roman Anthony for MVP? Stranger things have happened //

Topics discussed: Is there a connection between Tatum's return + the Celtics' offensive struggles? (The Drive) // Tom Brady's flag football dominance got us wondering: could TB12 play today? // Reacting to the newest food options at Fenway Park in 2026 (Odds and Ends)

Hart and Fitzy share their thoughts on an underwhelming Fanatics Flag Football Classic, and they discuss how Tom Brady might fare if he were to return to the NFL in 2026.

On today's edition of The Drive: Jayson Tatum discusses why his recent stretch of play is more than just a "normal slump" // NBC's Tracy McGrady breaks down the Celtics' shooting struggles in recent games // Reacting to the latest news + notes from the Patriots on Monday

Chapman gives up a bomb and has Andy a bit worried

Mayer will be the second baseman, but could move

What's Andy's problem with Swayman?

Stiz highlights Celtic pride

Tatum's return may be a work in progress

The J's have some problems to work out

As the Red Sox finalize their roster, WEEI breaks down the tough decisions facing Alex Cora. Join The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons as they discuss the logjam in the outfield and the looming trade rumors surrounding Masataka Yoshida. We dive into the battle for the fifth starter spot between Oviedo, Early, and Tolle, and question why the team is already limiting Ranger Suarez's workload. From Roman Anthony’s pressure-filled sophomore season to the "all-Worcester" team, get the full breakdown on Best Of Red Sox on WEEI!

The best interviews of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons. Mike Giardi on Patriots, Rob Bradford on Red Sox and World Baseball Classic, Chris Mannix on Celtics, and Andrew Raycroft on Bruins. Plus, Maxxine Dupri joins ahead of Monday Night Raw at TD Garden.

The countdown to the postseason is on. WEEI presents the most essential Bruins talk of the week as the team enters a brutal final stretch. The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons discuss the "danger zones" in puck management and why the man advantage has disappeared since the Olympic break. Plus, a look at the Jack Hughes "puck-gate" drama and whether the Bruins can hold off the Red Wings for that final playoff ticket. All that and more on Best Of Bruins on WEEI!

As the AFC Arms race heats up, WEEI evaluates where the Patriots stand in the hierarchy. Join The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons as they compare the Pats' roster to the new-look Broncos and the Chiefs. We break down the "cash-to-cap" spending limit, the looming extension for Christian Gonzalez, and the mystery of why Jaylen Waddle didn't take "the bull by the horns" in Miami. From Gonzo contract rumors to the future of the wide receiver room, get the full inside scoop on Best Of Patriots on WEEI!

WEEI brings you the most heated Celtics talk of the week as Jaylen Brown continues to dominate but remains low on the MVP ladder. Featured discussions from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons tackle the "ego" problem: Is Jaylen being overlooked because of the team's depth, or is there an NBA-wide bias against him?. We also break down Tatum’s return from injury, the emergence of role players like Baylor Scheierman, and why the Celtics’ organizational culture is lightyears ahead of the competition. All the best highlights this week on Best Of Celtics on WEEI!

Topics discussed: What’s the floor + the ceiling for the 2026 Red Sox, and which outcome is more likely? | Why Hart is concerned about the latest Red Sox starting rotation update | Callers memorialize Chuck Norris + March Madness updates | Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi joins the show; shares his new Patriots 2026 draft "crush" | Kevin Byard's "joke" about the Patriots and A.J. Brown raised eyebrows in the fanbase | Are the Celtics steering into the Jayson Tatum/Jaylen Brown narrative with recent social media posts? | Ferzoco Friday: Is Josh McDaniels against acquiring A.J. Brown? | Chris Mannix joins to discuss if the Celtics are the best team in the East | Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!

Are the 2026 Red Sox a playoff team? Hart and Dan Bahl give their expectations for the team ahead of Opening Day. We pay our respects to legend Chuck Norris who sadly passed away today.

Mike Giardi joins the show to discuss the latest around the Patriots. We react to where the Patriots fall in the latest power rankings. Have they done enough this off-season?

Hart gives his NFL Power Rankings, where do the Patriots fall? Brian Ferzoco believes Josh McDaniels does not want AJ Brown on the Patriots.

Topics discussed: Is Ranger Suarez dealing with an injury after his stint at the World Baseball Classic? (The Drive) // Chris Mannix joins to discuss if the Celtics are the best team in the East // Closing out the week with Odds and Ends

Hart and Dan share their concerns regarding Ranger Suarez's health entering the 2026 season, and they debate whether Alex Cora is destined for the Red Sox front office after the conclusion of his managerial contract.

Brian Ferzoco joins Hart and Dan to discuss the notion that, though Mike Vrabel might be pushing for the Patriots to acquire WR A.J. Brown, Josh McDaniels may not be as excited about the prospect of adding him to the WR room.

Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated joins to discuss if the Celtics are the best team in the East, the season Jaylen Brown has had, and how Jayson Tatum has looked since his injuy

The guys take a look at the latest NFL Power Rankings and if the Patriots are already being disrespected

Mike Giardi joins the guys to discuss why he still believes Patriots are the team to beat in the AFC, why he is a big fan of the Patriots drafting Zion Young in the upcoming NFL Draft, and more!

Andy Hart and Dan Bahl react to the news from this morning of actor Chuck Norris passing away and take callers remembering the legendary actor

The MLB season starts in less than one week and the guys take a look at the Red Sox lineup and rotation to decide if the team willbe back in the AL Playoffs this season.

Andy Hart and Dan Bahl disuses the 2026 Red Sox pitching rotation and what the order of that rotation should look like to open the season.

Topics discussed: JT + JB make Celtics history, but Jaylen Brown turns heads with bizarre postgame comments // Adam Schefter's latest A.J. Brown update is music to the ears of Patriots fans // Unveiling our 2026 WEEI Afternoons "Masshole Madness" bracket and competition // NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran joins the show + addresses the new A.J. Brown rumors // Bruins analyst Andrew Raycroft joins us in-studio to discuss the state of the Bruins in mid-March // "Seven Days of Sox Talk" - Connelly Early's future + Masataka Yoshida's role // Drafting our ideal Masters winner dinner menus // ESPN Radio's Evan Cohen joins the show, addresses the Patriots-A.J. Brown rumors // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!

Jaylen Brown is his own worst enemy // Could AJ Brown be getting closer to New England as each day passes? // The Masshole Madness bracket! //

Three Point Stance - Could this MLB/Polymarket deal spell trouble? // Tom Curran says the Patriots secondary has the potential to be great // How money plays a role in players wanting to come to a certain team //

Andrew "Razor" Raycroft joins, talks Elias Lindholm struggles // More on the brand new "Mass-Hole Bracket" Fitzy is all hyped up for the Masters //

Topics discussed: Should Jayson Tatum + Jaylen Brown be considered among the top NBA duos of all-time? (The Drive) // ESPN Radio's Evan Cohen joins the show, addresses the Patriots-A.J. Brown rumors // Sharing updates on our WEEI Afternoons "Masshole Madness" bracket (Odds and Ends)

Evan Cohen ("Unsportsmanlike" on ESPN Radio) joins WEEI Afternoons to share his memories of traveling through Massachusetts and New England as a kid, react to the latest Patriots-A.J.Brown rumors, share his level of optimism for the 2026 Celtics and their chances to win a title, and much more.

Fitzy and Dan discuss how the Red Sox are handling Connelly Early to begin the 2026 season and whether they agree with the decision, and they debate whether Masataka Yoshida fits into a role on this year's team.

The Masters is the first fun sign of spring!