WEEI Afternoons

Topics discussed: Andy Hart + Nick "Fitzy" Stevens share their complete 2026 Red Sox previews // Debating Red Sox season MVPs, biggest disappointment candidates + more // The latest win-loss totals + power ranking updates involving the 2026 Red Sox // NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran on where things stand between Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots // What Jaylen Brown said about Jayson Tatum + the Celtics in latest stream // What the Celtics need to do to contain SGA and the OKC Thunder tonight // Andrew Raycroft joins the show to break down the Bruins-James Hagens decision // Comparing, contrasting Boston homegrown superstars Roman Anthony and Drake Maye // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!

Our season wins predictions for the Red Sox, set in stone // Which Red Sox player could be the biggest disappointment for the Red Sox // MLB Power Rankings //

3 Point Stance - Andy is fed up with sports streaming // Tom E. Curran joins, says more than a 50/50 chance the Pats get AJ Brown // Woo, baseball! //

Ted says nobody outside of Boston cares about the JT/JB "drama" // The Celtics' big litmus test tonight against the Thunder // Andrew "Razor" Raycroft joins, talks bad loss versus Detroit and latest on James Hagens //

Topics discussed: Ted Johnson's 2026 Red Sox preview + Tom E. Curran on where things stand between Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots (The Drive) // Comparing, contrasting Boston homegrown superstars Roman Anthony and Drake Maye // Breaking down the showdown between Pat McAfee and Dan Orlovsky (Odds and Ends)

Ahead of the start of the 2026 MLB season, Hart, Fitzy and Ted discuss the similarities and differences between homegrown superstars Roman Anthony and Drake Maye.

Andrew Raycroft (former Bruins goalie, NESN/ESPN analyst) joins the show to break down the Bruins' decision to place James Hagens in the AHL to begin his pro career, share his evaluation of Mason Lohrei's recent play, and much more.

A battle of the front runners

Are Celtics fans overreacting to Tatum's struggles?

No streaming for Hart

Tom E. Curran on the latest on AJ Brown

Biggest success stories and disappointments for the Sox

Our season wins predictions for the Red Sox, set in stone

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Connelly Early makes Red Sox starting rotation.. Is it an improvement? // What are some realistic expectations for Brayan Bello? // Hart thinks James Hagens should be up with the big team //

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.