WEEI Afternoons

Some of the best interviews from The Greg Hill Show’s week at Red Sox spring training, including Sonny Gray talking about his love of trees. Plus, Tom E. Curran talks Patriots offseason and NFL Combine, Andrew Raycroft talks Bruins return and USA gold, and Justin Turpin talks Celtics West Coast trip and Jayson Tatum’s potential return.

The vibes are high at Red Sox spring training. Do fans feel the same way? The Greg Hill Show was live in Fort Myers this week, talking to Alex Cora, Jason Varitek, Payton Tolle and Craig Breslow, among others.

The full WEEI Afternoons Show from Friday February 27, 2026

HR4 - In today's edition of 'The Drive': Marcelo Mayer answers Alex Cora's call to go out and earn a spot on the roster with a long home run in his first appearance of the spring. Roman Anthony had an injury scare, and Jeremy Swayman continues to be the worst. Jayson Tatum has been cleared to play 5 on 5 in practice, but does that mean he is also cleared to play in games? Andy and Dan discuss the Bruins approach to the trade deadline, and how they will try to thread the needle between buying and selling while improving the team, and more.

SEGMENT - Andy and Dan discuss the Bruins approach to the trade deadline, and how they will try to thread the needle between buying and selling while improving the team, and more.

SEGMENT - In today's edition of 'The Drive': Marcelo Mayer answers Alex Cora's call to go out and earn a spot on the roster with a long home run in his first appearance of the spring. Roman Anthony had an injury scare, and Jeremy Swayman continues to be the worst.

HR3 - The NFLPA's annual report cards were leaked after a court ruling said the player association could not release them to the public. Once again the Patriots find themselves at the bottom of the league, thanks to a plane that players referred to as "borderline unsafe" and and outdated locker room. In this week's edition of Ferzoco Friday, Brian Ferzoco looks at the AFC East and how even if the Patriots take a step back in 2026 they should still win the division.

SEGMENT - The NFLPA's annual report cards were leaked after a court ruling said the player association could not release them to the public. Once again the Patriots find themselves at the bottom of the league, thanks to a plane that players referred to as "borderline unsafe" and and outdated locker room.

SEGMENT - In this week's edition of Ferzoco Friday, Brian Ferzoco looks at the AFC East and how even if the Patriots take a step back in 2026 they should still win the division.

HR2 - In the second hour of today's show: The Three Point Stance; In an offseason that was filled with Brayan Bello rumors, Bello has come out and done whatever the opposite of silencing his haters are. Andy officially sports hates Jeremy Swayman after he was not available in last night's Bruins return from the Olympic Break. while Fitzy is happy Mike Vrabel is prioritizing players mental health. Finally, the Patriots have been linked to Eagles WR AJ Brown thanks to his connection with Mike Vrabel, could Stef Diggs and Brown coexist on the Patriots? The guys continue their series grading out the Patriots position groups, today assessing the Pats linebacker core. How did Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss and the rest of the room grade out according to Andy, Fitzy, and Dan.

SEGMENT - The guys continue their series grading out the Patriots position groups, today assessing the Pats linebacker core. How did Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss and the rest of the room grade out according to Andy, Fitzy, and Dan.

SEGMENT - In an offseason that was filled with Brayan Bello rumors, Bello has come out and done whatever the opposite of silencing his haters are. Andy officially sports hates Jeremy Swayman after he was not available in last night's Bruins return from the Olympic Break. while Fitzy is happy Mike Vrabel is prioritizing players mental health.

HR1 - Andy, Fitzy, and Dan kick off today's show discussing the Red Sox latest injury scare as Roman Anthony collided with Ceddanne Rafaela in this afternoon's Spring Training game. How much of the Sox success hinges on Anthony's ability to stay healthy? Andy, Fitzy, and Dan are joined by Patriots.com's Mike Dussault from the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Deuce discusses the prospects making waves at the Combine, the Patriots shopping list as we inch closer to the start of the new league year, and more.

SEGMENT - Andy, Fitzy, and Dan kick off today's show discussing the Red Sox latest injury scare as Roman Anthony collided with Ceddanne Rafaela in this afternoon's Spring Training game. How much of the Sox success hinges on Anthony's ability to stay healthy?

SEGMENT - Andy, Fitzy, and Dan are joined by Patriots.com's Mike Dussault from the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Deuce discusses the prospects making waves at the Combine, the Patriots shopping list as we inch closer to the start of the new league year, and more.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo catches up with an old friend, who also just happens to be a Hall of Famer, David Ortiz. It's always a good time when these two get together, with this being no exception. In this sit-down in the JetBlue Park dugout, Bradfo and David talk about how clubhouses have changed, his relationship with Rafael Devers, and how he views his current existence as one of the game's most entertaining baseball analysts. It's a good time with Papi. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The manager of the Boston Red Sox, Alex Cora, joins the show! How the first few weeks of spring training has gone, where the power will come from and his home run pledge!

Has Jayson Tatum been cleared by the Celtics for a return? // Which players will Mike Vrabel prioritize keeping on the roster? // Could rule changes in the UFL make their way to the NFL? // Three Point Stance - Celtics are the best organization in sports right now // Tom Curran shares what he's seeing, and likes, from the NFL Combine // Patriots offseason predictions // First Red Sox roster predictions early in spring training // Goin from 100-60: how the Olympians from the Bruins will bounce back // Andrew "Razor" Raycroft joins, eats crow for Canada gold medal prediction // The Drive - Is the only thing preventing Tatum's return himself? // Andy Hart maintains Jayson Tatum could be playing right now // Odds n' Ends - Punch The Monkey //

Has Jayson Tatum been cleared by the Celtics for a return? // Which players will Mike Vrabel prioritize keeping on the roster? // Could rule changes in the UFL make their way to the NFL? //

Three Point Stance - Celtics are the best organization in sports right now // Tom Curran shares what he's seeing, and likes, from the NFL Combine // Patriots offseason predictions //

First Red Sox roster predictions early in spring training // Goin from 100-60: how the Olympians from the Bruins will bounce back // Andrew "Razor" Raycroft joins, eats crow for Canada gold medal prediction //

The Drive - Is the only thing preventing Tatum's return himself? // Andy Hart maintains Jayson Tatum could be playing right now // Odds n' Ends - Punch The Monkey //

Is not being mentally ready an excuse for Tatum not returning?

The drive at 5: Decoding Jayson Tatum

First Red Sox roster predictions early in spring training

Andrew "Razor" Raycroft joins, eats crow for Canada gold medal prediction

Tom Curran shares what he's seeing, and likes, from the NFL Combine

Three Point Stance - Celtics are the best organization in sports right now

Which players will Mike Vrabel prioritize keeping on the roster?

Has Jayson Tatum been cleared by the Celtics for a return?

Mike Vrabel speaks with the media the the NFL Combine // Vrabel shares his thoughts on bringing AJ Brown to New England // No Jaylen Brown, No Problem // Three Point Stance - Tom Brady doesn't care about Patriot fans // Fitzy passionately defends Tom Brady's honor // Callers & texters sound off in Brady debate // The role of politics in sports // Comedian Mark Riley talks hockey movies and live podcast // Mark Riley passionately defends NHL playoff hockey // A refreshed Mike Vrabel and a Patriots reset // WEEI Red Sox insider Rob Braford joins, is all about the WBC // Dan Bahl as cupid and a leprechaun //

Mike Vrabel speaks with the media the the NFL Combine // Vrabel shares his thoughts on bringing AJ Brown to New England // No Jaylen Brown, No Problem //

Three Point Stance - Tom Brady doesn't care about Patriot fans // Fitzy passionately defends Tom Brady's honor // Callers & texters sound off in Brady debate //

The role of politics in sports // Comedian Mark Riley talks hockey movies and live podcast // Mark Riley passionately defends NHL playoff hockey //

A refreshed Mike Vrabel and a Patriots reset // WEEI Red Sox insider Rob Braford joins, is all about the WBC // Dan Bahl as cupid and a leprechaun //

WEEI Red Sox insider Rob Braford joins, is all about the WBC

A refreshed Mike Vrabel and a Patriots reset

Comedian Mark Riley talks hockey movies and live podcast

Keep your politics out of my sports

FiTZING NFL refereeing

Stiz has a MASSIVE problem with Tom Brady

Vrabel shares his thoughts on bringing AJ Brown to New England

Mike Vrabel speaks with the media the the NFL Combine

Topics discussed: Patriots EVP Eliot Wolf addresses Campbell, Mayo + more in pre-combine chat // Evaluating Eliot Wolf's role in a crowded Patriots front office entering 2026 // Recapping Winter Storm Hernando + the frustrations that came with a generational blizzard // Can the NHL capitalize on the momentum created by the 2026 Olympic hockey tournament? // LeBron James gives a surprising endorsement of Jaylen Brown for NBA MVP // Grading the 2025 performances of the Patriots defensive linemen + edge rushers // Ted Johnson on what prospective NFL draftees will deal with during the NFL Scouting Combine // Will Marcelo Mayer be included on the Red Sox Opening Day roster in 2026? // Which jobs on the 2026 Red Sox are still up for grabs as spring training progresses? // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!

Topics discussed: Patriots EVP Eliot Wolf addresses Campbell, Mayo + more in pre-combine chat // Evaluating Eliot Wolf's role in a crowded Patriots front office entering 2026 // Recapping Winter Storm Hernando + the frustrations that came with a generational blizzard

Topics discussed: Our biggest takeaways from USA Hockey's golden effort vs. Canada (Three Point Stance) // Can the NHL capitalize on the momentum created by the 2026 Olympic hockey tournament? // LeBron James gives a surprising endorsement of Jaylen Brown for NBA MVP

Topics discussed: Grading the 2025 performances of the Patriots defensive linemen + edge rushers // Ted Johnson on what prospective NFL draftees will deal with during the NFL Scouting Combine // Will Marcelo Mayer be included on the Red Sox Opening Day roster in 2026?

Topics discussed: Gold medal game ratings are in! | How much power does Eliot Wolf have with the Patriots? (The Drive) // Which jobs on the 2026 Red Sox are still up for grabs as spring training progresses? // Joe Mazzulla's bizarre reaction to a question about Jayson Tatum + Aaron Glenn's "superpower" (Odds and Ends)

Hart, Fitzy and Ted examine the current state of the 2026 Red Sox roster, and they debate which positions/players are "set in stone" for Boston at this point in spring training.

On today's edition of The Drive, Hart, Fitzy and Ted react to the massive ratings brought in by NBC for the Olympic men's hockey gold medal game, they revisit Eliot Wolf's comments ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine, and they discuss how much power Wolf has in the Patriots' front office compared to Mike Vrabel.