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USA's bid for a WBC win falls short, much to Fitzy's dismay

Did a lack of passion or winners cause Team USA's defeat?

Mar 18, 202619 min

3/17/26 Full Show - Do Jayson Tatum + Jaylen Brown trust each other? | Lou Merloni joins the show

Topics discussed: NBA analysts claim they should be "booking hotel rooms in Boston in June" for the NBA Finals; is that too optimistic? // Measuring the JT-JB dynamic duo against other all-time great duos in NBA history // Bill Chisholm spotted on the sidelines passionately rooting on the Celtics on Monday night // What the Broncos acquisition of Jaylen Waddle means for the Patriots and A.J. Brown // The Patriots have not retained any of their free agents this offseason; are we surprised? // How concerned should Red Sox fans be over injury news involving Marcelo Mayer + Ranger Suarez? // Red Sox analyst Lou Merloni joins the show; shares his win-loss prediction for Boston in 2026 // Our official preview for the exciting conclusion of the 2026 World Baseball Classic // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!

Mar 17, 20262h 41m

HR 1 - Power rankings, parades and bandwagons

National media jumps on Celtics bandwagon, "book your Boston hotels now!" // Jaylen Brown received by MVP chants at Southie St. Patrick's parade // Celtics listed at #5 in The Athletic's NBA power ranking //

Mar 17, 202641 min

HR 2 - Batman and Robin are impressing the national media

Three Point Stance - Fitzy rooting for Venezuela in WBC?! Say it ain't so! // What the Waddle trade means for the Pats // How to fill the Diggs hole //

Mar 17, 202640 min

HR 3 - Are you ready for some baseball?!?!

How concerning is limitations of Marcelo Mayer & Ranger Suarez // Lou Merloni "if Red Sox have best rotation in baseball, they're overrated" // Reacting to Lou's W/L prediction //

Mar 17, 202640 min

HR 4 - NBA analysts are ready for the 2026 NBA Finals in Boston | WBC championship preview

Topics discussed: Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum talk "finding balance" with one another again (The Drive) // Our official preview for the exciting conclusion of the 2026 World Baseball Classic // Official ratings predictions for the World Baseball Classic and the NCAA Men's Basketball first-four games tonight (Odds and Ends)

Mar 17, 202639 min

Lou Merloni joins, is optimistic about the Sox' rotation and lineup

Lou Merloni joins, is optimistic about the Sox' rotation and lineup

Mar 17, 202619 min

Our official preview for the exciting conclusion of the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Hart, Fitzy and Ted share their overall thoughts on the World Baseball Classic and the quality of play, and they discuss what to expect from tonight's WBC championship game between the United States and Venezuela.

Mar 17, 20269 min

Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum talk "finding balance" with one another again (The Drive)

On today's edition of The Drive: Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum both discuss "finding balance" with each other on the court in 2026 // ESPN analysts say they're "buying hotel rooms in Boston in June" for NBA Finals; are they (and we) being overly optimistic about Boston's playoff hopes?

Mar 17, 202620 min

Ted thinks Jarren Duran is bulking up to be a power hitter

Ted thinks Jarren Duran is bulking up to be a power hitter

Mar 17, 202617 min

How will the Waddle trade effect that Pats?

How will the Waddle trade effect that Pats?

Mar 17, 202612 min

Three Point Stance - Fitzy rooting for Venezuela in WBC?! Say it ain't so!

Three Point Stance - Fitzy rooting for Venezuela in WBC?! Say it ain't so!

Mar 17, 202620 min

Jaylen Brown received by MVP chants at Southie St. Patrick's parade

Jaylen Brown received by MVP chants at Southie St. Patrick's parade

Mar 17, 202611 min

National media jumps on Celtics bandwagon, "book your Boston hotels now!"

National media jumps on Celtics bandwagon, "book your Boston hotels now!"

Mar 17, 202620 min

Best of the Red Sox on WEEI: Roman Anthony Becoming an American Hero at the WBC

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The Roman Empire has officially expanded to the global stage! Following a massive Team USA victory over the Dominican Republic, the WEEI team breaks down the breakout performance that has the baseball world buzzing.

Mar 17, 202654 min

3/16/26 Full Show - Is Roman Anthony baseball's next superstar? | Latest on A.J. Brown to the Patriots

Topics discussed: Roman Anthony continues his World Baseball Classic dominance; is he destined for MLB super-stardom? // Has Red Sox player success in the WBC changed your mind about the potential success of the 2026 team? // Evaluating the popularity of the World Baseball Classic, and whether it's growing // NFL insider lays out the blueprint for how a possible A.J. Brown-Patriots trade could play out // Do the Patriots have to complete a trade or A.J. Brown for us to call it a "successful" offseason? // What Jaylen Brown's presence at the Southie St. Patrick's Day parade says about his relationship with Boston // Evaluating Jayson Tatum's performance through four games in return from injury // Sharing bizarre stats about LeBron James, Alex Ovechkin + Joel Embiid // "Fitzy's Five" things you need to know if you missed the 2026 Oscars // Brody Bumila's brillance, Fleet complete comeback + other weekend sports headlines (Odds and Ends) // Three Point Stance, The Drive + much more!

Mar 16, 20262h 48m

HR 1 - All in on the WBC

Roman Anthony lifts up Team USA in the WBC // Can the Red Sox build off player momentum at WBC? // Aaron Judge says WBC crowds are better than the World Series //

Mar 16, 202641 min

HR 2 - Fitzy and Stiz go at it over...bananas?

Three Point Stance - Are the Savannah Bananas for children? // Patriot fans should "keep the light on" for AJ Brown // Andy thinks the Pats are building to be a run team //

Mar 16, 202640 min

HR 3 - Hart and Stiz go toe to toe with the best stats ever

Is Jaylen Brown finally being embraced by the City of Boston? // Hart thinks Tatum is close to being Tatum // Andy and Stiz go head to head with the best stats ever //

Mar 16, 202641 min

HR 4 - Evaluating the health of baseball in 2026 | Local sports headlines from the weekend

Topics discussed: Why Stephen A. Smith says baseball is the best it's been in the last quarter century (The Drive) // "Fitzy's Five" things you need to know if you missed the 2026 Oscars // Brody Bumila's brillance, Fleet complete comeback + other weekend sports headlines (Odds and Ends)

Mar 16, 202644 min

Brody Bumila's brillance, Fleet complete comeback + other weekend sports headlines (Odds and Ends)

On today's edition of Odds and Ends, Hart and Fitzy discuss the sports headlines they missed from the weekend, including Brody Bumila's dominance for Bishop Feehan basketball, the Boston Fleet's miraculous comeback in Montreal, the Boston Legacy's attendance record at Gillette, and more.

Mar 16, 20267 min

Why Stephen A. Smith says baseball is the best it's been in the last quarter century (The Drive)

On today's edition of The Drive: Team USA WBC manager Mark DeRosa foreshadows a dominant career for Red Sox star Roman Anthony // Stephen A. Smith says baseball is the best it's been in the last quarter century; do we agree? // Dave Portnoy bashes the Savannah Bananas, angering Fitzy

Mar 16, 202623 min

Hart thinks Tatum is close to being Tatum again

Hart thinks Tatum is close to being Tatum again

Mar 16, 202614 min

Jaylen Brown embraces the St. Paddy's day parade with a float

Jaylen Brown embraces the St. Paddy's day parade with a float

Mar 16, 202618 min

Patriot fans should "keep the light on" for AJ Brown

Patriot fans should "keep the light on" for AJ Brown

Mar 16, 20269 min

Fitzy defends the honor of the Savanah Bananas

Fitzy defends the honor of the Savanah Bananas

Mar 16, 202622 min

WBC fans are rowdy and loud

Aaron Judge says WBC crowds are better than the World Series

Mar 16, 202611 min

Our guy Roman Anthony is becoming an American hero

Roman Anthony lifts up Team USA in the WBC

Mar 16, 202618 min

Best of WEEI Interviews: Have the Patriots gotten better this offseason?

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Tom E. Curran discusses the Patriots' start to free agency. Rob Bradford checks in from spring training to discuss the Red Sox' offense and the World Baseball Classic. Justin Turpin breaks down Jaylen Brown's ejection. Judd Sirott and Andrew Raycroft talk Bruins.

Mar 15, 20261h 18m

Best Of Celtics on WEEI: The Jaylen Brown Ejection

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WEEI presents a deep dive into the Celtics’ recent drama and the future of the league. Featured discussions from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons tackle Jaylen Brown’s controversial ejection against the Spurs. Plus Is Derrick White actually a Top 5 player in the league right now? That and more this week on Best Of Celtics on WEEI!

Mar 14, 20261h 8m

Best of Bruins on WEEI: Why the dramatic home-road splits?

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The Bruins have been rolling at home and struggling on the road. Judd Sirott and Andrew Raycroft help us figure out why. Plus, Charlie McAvoy lost more teeth.

Mar 14, 202637 min

Best Of Patriots on WEEI: The Romeo Doubs Signing & A New Era in Foxboro

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WEEI brings you the essential breakdown of the Patriots' aggressive offseason moves. Join The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and WEEI Afternoons as they react to the breaking news of Romeo Doubs signing a massive 4-year deal. The crews debate if the Pats are officially "better" today than they were on Super Bowl Sunday and whether Kevin Byard is the veteran secondary presence this team has been craving. We also look ahead to the draft—is it AJ Brown or bust for the wide receiver room? Catch all the best analysis this week on Best Of Patriots on WEEI!

Mar 14, 20261h 10m

Tom E. Curran with the latest on A.J. Brown and the Patriots’ newest signings | '6 Rings & Football Things

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From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): NBC Sports Boston Patriots insider Tom E. Curran joins Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss whether the Patriots are a better team on paper than last year, the latest on A.J. Brown, positions to watch in free agency and the draft, and more!

Mar 14, 202616 min

3/13/26 Full Show - Was Celtics-Thunder an NBA Finals preview? | A. J. Brown-Patriots rumors are swirling

Topics discussed: Finding the positives in the Celtics' back-to-back losses against the Spurs, Thunder // Jaylen Brown follows up ejection vs. Spurs with comments about "foul baiting" in the NBA // What's gone wrong for the Bruins' offense since the team returned from the Olympic break // NFL insider foreshadows an A.J. Brown trade may happen by day's end // Greg Bedard's latest report paints dire picture about the state of the Patriots' finances // Eliot Wolf got us thinking: how many WR1's are currently in the NFL, and do the Patriots need one? // Patriots fans air their grievances about the team's offseason game plan // Ferzoco Friday: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an assault on the eyes of NBA fans // Ted Johnson tackles death, height + more in his "What's Worse?" game // Three Point Stance, The Drive, Odds and Ends + more!

Mar 13, 20262h 44m

HR 1 - Moral victory Friday? Fitzy thinks so

A good loss for the Celtics?! // Jaylen Brown accuses SGA of "foul bating" // Bruins snap their home win streak //

Mar 13, 202642 min

HR 2 - Andy is hopeful AJ Brown could be a Patriot today

Three Point Stance - Jaylen Brown has fallen to 7th in MVP odds // Could AJ Brown deal land sooner rather than later? // Are the Pats running out of cash? //

Mar 13, 202640 min

HR 3 - Ferzoco Friday and #1 WR chat

Which NFL teams have true #1 WR's and are they necessary for success? // Callers sound off on our true #1 WR's debate // Ferzoco Friday: Brian hates SGA //

Mar 13, 202642 min

HR 4 - A week of moral victories for the Boston Celtics? | Gronk calls out Logan Paul

Topics discussed: How Jaylen Brown's recurring referee complaints are impacting his reputation (The Drive) // Ted Johnson tackles death, height and much more in his new game, "What's Worse?" // Stiz's dinner request, Gronk vs. Logan Paul + Tom Brady's thirst trap (Odds and Ends)

Mar 13, 202639 min

Ted taps out of the AJ Brown talk

Ted taps out of the AJ Brown talk

Mar 13, 202613 min

Which NFL teams have true #1 WR's and are they necessary for success?

Which NFL teams have true #1 WR's and are they necessary for success?

Mar 13, 202620 min

Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an assault on the eyes of NBA fans (Ferzoco Friday)

WEEI Afternoons producer Brian Ferzoco joins the guys in-studio to discuss the controversial style of play of NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Mar 13, 20268 min

How Jaylen Brown's recurring referee complaints are impacting his reputation (The Drive)

On today's edition of The Drive: was today the Celtics version of "Moral Victory Monday" after loss to Thunder? // Evaluating Jaylen Brown's reputation as he continues to double down on his commentary about NBA officials // Mark DeRosa calls out "false media narratives" after WBC blunder

Mar 13, 202621 min

Are the Patriots running out of cash?

Are the Patriots running out of cash?

Mar 13, 20269 min

Three Point Stance - Much to Andy's dismay, Jaylen Brown has fallen to 7th in MVP odds

Three Point Stance - Much to Andy's dismay, Jaylen Brown has fallen to 7th in MVP odds

Mar 13, 202622 min

It can be done! The Bruins lose at home for the first time in 13

It can be done! The Bruins lose at home for the first time in 13

Mar 13, 20269 min

Fitzy floats the idea the the Celtics suffered a "good loss"

Fitzy floats the idea the the Celtics suffered a "good loss"

Mar 13, 202617 min

3/12/26 - Thursday Full Show

Are the Patriots a better team today? // Is Jaylen Brown's biggest game of the season tonight? // Celtics injury report puts a damper on game against Thunder // Three Point Stance - Thanks Team Italy! // Tom Curran says Patriots haven't got worse, but also not better // Eliot Wolf speaks with media at Gillette Stadium // Deciphering Tom Brady's dissociation with the Patriots // Maxx Crosby is a Raider for life.. again // Andrew "Razor" Raycroft joins, gets therapeutic with Andy // The Drive - Is a true #1 WR needed to be a successful team? // Quiz With Stiz - Academy Awards edition // Odds n' Ends - There's nothing like sports //

Mar 12, 20262h 45m

HR 1 - Fitzy is pleased with the Pats so far

Are the Patriots a better team today? // Is Jaylen Brown's biggest game of the season tonight? // Celtics injury report puts a damper on game against Thunder //

Mar 12, 202640 min

HR 2 - Eliot Wolf speaks with media at Gillette Stadium

Three Point Stance - Thanks Team Italy! // Tom Curran says Patriots haven't got worse, but also not better // Eliot Wolf speaks with media at Gillette Stadium //

Mar 12, 202641 min

HR 3 - Some heated Tom Brady loyalty debate

Deciphering Tom Brady's dissociation with the Patriots // Maxx Crosby is a Raider for life.. again // Andrew "Razor" Raycroft joins, gets therapeutic with Andy //

Mar 12, 202645 min