Boston Sports Tonight - 'the Best Of' Podcast

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight... 0:41 - With the dominance of the Warriors and Cavaliers, Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Tom Giles, and Kayce Smith wonder how large the gap is between the Celtics and those two teams in the NBA Finals and if the window is starting to open at all. 6:58 - Eduardo Rodriguez fell down during warm ups and didn’t look like himself as the Orioles hit him around. Evan Drellich joins to discuss if an injury was to blame. 10:56 - Phil Perry joins BST to play a Patriots themed Take Your Pick with topics including the QB situation, who will be the leading rusher, and biggest impact on defensive line. 15:54 - The Red Sox have had some roster troubles but are still in decent shape. How much credit does John Farrell deserve?

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight... 0:41 - Danny Ainge says that he doesn’t know who he will draft at #1 or if he will trade the pick. Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Tom Giles, and Kayce Smith discuss if Ainge is bluffing with his comments. 5:26 - Rotoworld ranked the Patriots as the 7th best QB situation in the NFL. Mike Giardi joins to talk how Brady and Garoppolo got ranked behind six other teams. 10:11 - Lou Merloni joins BST to discuss Drew Pomeranz's 7 inning start, Pablo Sandoval’s return, and frustration with Hanley Ramirez. 15:16 - A discussion on Tiger Woods DUI now that the dash cam footage has been released.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight... 0:41 - Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Tom Giles, and Kayce Smith discuss David Price’s first start of the season, if he was better than expected, and what to expect for the rest of the season. 5:52 - A discussion about Tiger Woods’ DUI over the weekend, what it means for his future, and if he has hit rock-bottom. 10:32 - Kyle Draper joins BST to talk about A. Sherrod Blakely’s article that said the Celtics are in a similar spot that the Cavs were in back in 2014 when Cleveland had the #1 overall pick. 13:29 - Mike Giardi joins BST to discuss Chris Sale's worst start in his Red Sox career against his former team, and Pablo Sandoval rejoining the team as Deven Marrero hits 2 home runs. 16:54 - Tom Curran discusses how the Patriots have played the role of legacy killers and how many organizations they have run over since 2001.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight… 0:43 - Isaiah Thomas talks about the impact that playing in Boston has had on his career. Michael Holley, Tom Giles, Kayce Smith and Lou Merloni discuss his future in the NBA and whether or not he could get traded. 3:48 - During Thursday's media availability none of the reporters asked Bill Belichick about Tom Brady’s alleged concussions from last season. Phil Perry talks with Smith and Holley to explain why the topic wasn’t bought up. 9:49 - Hear from John Farrell after the Red Sox 3-0 win over the Mariners. The BST crew takes a look at the Red Sox progression this season. 14:59 - Amir Johnson, Terry Rozier, Tyler Zeller and Marcus Smart might not be on the Celtics roster next season. A. Sherrod Blakely joins BST to explain why and takes a look at some free agents who could take their spot. 19:46 - David Price will make his first start this season on Monday. Lou Merloni explains why the expectations for Price should remain low.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight… 0:41 - Celtics lose the series to the Cavaliers in Game 5. Kyle Draper and Brian Scalabrine break down what the Celtics can take away from this series, if Brad Stevens sent a message to the rest of the NBA, and what Gordon Hayward could change for this team. 5:31 - A. Sherrod Blakely joins BST to discuss on how the Celtics can get to that next level and if this season should be considered a success. 8:52 - Adam Schefter says the Patriots never considered trading Jimmy Garoppolo and will keep him beyond 2017. Michael Holley, Mike Giardi, Tom Giles, and Kayce Smith talk about the future of Garoppolo and if he is the successor to Tom Brady. 14:30 - After a couple of poor rehab starts, Holley, Giardi, Giles, and Smith discuss if the Red Sox are bringing back David Price too soon.

On this episode of the Best of Boston Sports Tonight... 0:41 - Evan Drellich on David Price getting roughed up in his 2nd rehab start in Pawtucket and leaving the park before speaking to the media. 5:40 - A. Sherrod Blakely joins BST to review what happened in Game 4 to the Celtics as Kyrie Irving took over and why he believes the Celtics will win Game 5. 11:14 - Now that Rob Gronkowski has restructured his contract, what does he have to prove in this upcoming season, and if the Patriots could manage his reps. 15:25 - Drellich on Chris Sale’s win against the Rangers, the Red Sox offense coming to life, and if the players would prefer if former bench coach Torey Lovullo was the manager.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight... 0:41 - A. Sherrod Blakely joins from Cleveland on a missed opportunity for the Celtics, a prediction for Game 5, and if Isaiah Thomas could return in this series. 5:41 - Brian Scalabrine joins BST to discuss the Game 4 loss and how Kyrie Irving was able to light it up in the 2nd half to give the Cavaliers the win. 8:57 - Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Tom Giles, Kayce Smith on the Patriots restructuring Rob Gronkowski’s contract, why the Patriots decided to do this now, and how it seems like a win-win situation. 14:40 - Evan Drellich discusses the report from Ken Rosenthal that John Farrell is unpopular among Red Sox players and what that means for the managers future.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight… 0:41- Our Boston Sports Tonight crew reacts to the Celtics Game 3 win over the Cavaliers, and what they did different to earn their first W of the series. They also give their pick on whether they think the Celtics can continue their winning ways in Game 4. 8:42 -A. Sherrod Blakely gives his opinion on whether the Celtics Game 3 win changes Isaiah Thomas’ future, and what impact Marcus Smart needs to have for the Celtics going forward. 13:37 - Jared Carrabis discusses on whether there is respect issues in the clubhouse for the Red Sox, and which players need to step up their leadership to get issues resolved. 21:00 - Cedric Maxwell talks with Tom E. Curran about whether the Celtics win in Game 3 changes the future for Isaiah Thomas. He also breaks down the changes he saw in the Celtics team in Game 3, and what they need to focus on most to get a win in Game 4.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight… 0:48 - Tom Brady’s agent, Don Yee says that Brady wasn’t diagnosed with a concussion last season. Mike Felger, Mike Giardi and Gary Tanguay chime in on BST to address Brady’s ‘concussion-gate.’ 6:23 - Jared Carrabis joins BST to discuss David Price’s Triple-A rehab start and whether there should be cause for concern. 12:30 - Hear from the Celtics after their blowout loss to the Cavaliers. Kyle Draper and Brian Scalabrine join the BST crew to recap the game and figured out if there's hope for this team.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight... 0:41 - Kevin O’Connor joins BST to break down what he likes about Markelle Fultz, his skill set and the differences between him and Lonzo Ball. 6:03 - O’Connor talks about the gap between the Celtics and the Cavs and if the Celtics are better off trading the 1st overall pick to get better right now or build for the future and make the selection. 11:56 - Lou Merloni joins BST discuss the rumors of Jose Quintana and Todd Frazier, and Dave Dombrowski trading away the farm and if there are anymore prospects left to trade. 15:12 - Curran, Holley, Giles, Smith talk about why it is significant that Gordon Hayward did not make the All—NBA team and why that is bad news for the Jazz and good news for the Celtics.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight… 0:41 - Kyle Draper and Brian Scalabrine discuss the Celtics losing Game 1 and what adjustments they can make for Game 2. 6:07 - A. Sherrod Blakely joins BST to talk about LeBron and the Cavs dominating and if he thinks the Celtics will get swept in the series. 9:56 - Gisele said that Tom Brady suffered a concussion last season and has had multiple concussions in his career. Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Tom Giles, and Kayce Smith discuss. 15:37 - Now that the Celtics have the #1 overall pick, do you keep the pick and make the selection or do you trade it for a superstar?

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight… 0:41 - Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca, who was in the room when the ping pong balls were selected, joins BST to talk about the excitement of getting the #1 overall pick and the bright future for the Celtics. 4:31 - Danny Ainge talks with Mike Gorman to discuss how getting the #1 pick changes his job, what type of player he is looking for, and other Celtics prospects that could help the team in the future. 7:54 - Chris Mannix talks with Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck, who represented the Celtics on stage at the lottery, about how he was feeling during the process and how surreal the last few days have been. 9:34 - Tom Curran, Michael Holley, and Kayce Smith break down the job Danny Ainge has done in his tenure as Celtics GM and how much faith they have in him. 13:16 - Tom Giles and Tim Welsh discuss the prospects in this year’s NBA draft, who will go where, and if Markelle Fultz will be the clear cut number 1 pick.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight... 0:41 - Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Tom Giles, and Kayce Smith give their reaction to the Celtics getting the win in Game 7 against the Wizards. Kyle Draper and Brian Scalabrine also join the discussion on advancing to the ECF and preview the Cavs. 07:21 - A. Sherrod Blakely joins BST to break down the play of Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, and especially Kelly Olynyk, who gave the Celtics a huge lift in the 4th quarter. He also gives his thoughts on the Celtics confidence vs. the Cavaliers. 12:13 - A discussion on how long Tom Brady will be able to play at a high level and a look at some quotes Brady had about playing into his 40's and the system he is in with the Patriots. 16:17 - With the NBA Draft lottery on Tuesday, who are the best players in the draft and who should be the number one overall pick if the Celtics were to land the top selection.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight… 0:48 - Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Tom Giles and Kayce Smith analyze the criticism of John Farrell’s management and whether those complaints are valid. 04:56 - The Patriots just signed center David Andrews to a 3-year, $9 million extension. Kayce Smith and Tom E. Curran discuss why Malcolm Butler didn’t get the money he wanted. 8:55 - The Boston Globe wrote a review using a partial quote from David Ortiz while talking about Theo Epstein. Michael Holley puts the quote back into context for Tom E. Curran and recaps the process of writing the book with Ortiz. 13:12 - Michael Holley thinks the NBA has the worst officials in all of professional sports, Tom E. Curran makes the case on why NFL officiating is worse. 17:23 - The Celtics fall 92-91 to the Wizards in Game 6. The BST crew plus Brian Scalabrine break down the loss and look forward to Game 7.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight… 0:41 - Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Tom Giles and Kayce Smith discuss if Game 5 showed more about the Celtics or the Wizards. 05:56 - Discussion about the Celtics fans starting a profane chant towards Kelly Oubre during Game 5. 10:07 - Evan Drellich on the way John Farrell used Craig Kimbrel in the win vs. the Brewers and Mookie Betts game-winning HR. 13:19 - In David Ortiz’s new book, he has some choice words to former manager Bobby Valentine. Michael Holley and Mike Giardi discuss. 17:25 - Bert Breer joins BST to talk about Jimmy Garoppolo’s future and what it could mean for Tom Brady.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight... 0:41 - Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Tom Giles, and Kayce Smith discuss the convincing Celtics win in Game 5 over the Wizards. A. Sherrod Blakely also joins to break down the game. 7:08 - Jared Carrabis joins BST to talk how the Red Sox are 'pissing him off' after losing the first two games of the series to the Brewers and the problems with the back end of the rotation. 10:40 - Listen to Bill Polian, Mike Tomlin, and Nick Mangold all have some words about the Patriots. Our BST crew discusses why the Patriots always get people talking. 15:31 - Patriots extended an unique tender offer to LeGarrette Blount. Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Mike Giardi talk about why the Patriots would tender Blount with all the running backs currently on the roster.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight Podcast... 00:38 - Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Kayce Smith and Tom Giles debate over a poll on if you'd rather 'Celtics win the series against the Wizards and lose #1 pick, OR lose the series and get the #1 pick' 05:43 - Mike Giardi joins the BST Gang to talk about whether or not Jimmy Garoppolo will be the heir to Tom Brady, and even the thought that the Patriots may trade Brady. 11:17 - Chris Mannix shares his confidence level in the Celtics winning the series with the Wizards, and his take on re-seeding the NBA playoffs. 18:31 - Lou Merloni, Mike Giardi, Kayce Smith and Tom Giles talk about Drew Pomeranz' bad start and the Red Sox 11-7 loss against Travis Shaw and the Brewers. Also, David Price possibly returning Memorial Day weekend.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight... 0:41 - Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Tom Giles, and Kayce Smith talk about the confidence level of the Celtics going into Game 5 vs. the Wizards. 6:35 - Jared Carrabis joins to talk about Andrew Benintendi’s ceiling and if it is fair to compare him to Mookie Betts or Mike Trout. 11:27 - Cedric Maxwell discusses Draymond Green’s comments that Kelly Olynyk is a dirty player, even though Draymond has a history of kicking players in between the legs. 15:01 - Phil Perry and Tom Curran answer questions about how Malcolm Butler will react on the field without a long term deal, Stephon Gilmore tackling ability, and Malcom Brown’s progression.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight... 0:48 - Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Tom Giles, and Kayce Smith talk about the Celtics' game 3 loss to the Wizards and discuss whether there should be cause for concern about this team. 8:05 - The Massachusetts court released an excerpt of the suicide note Aaron Hernandez wrote to his fiancée Shayanna Jenkins Hernandez. The BST team takes a look at the football life of Hernandez and try to understand the tragic ending of his story. 12:47 - Tom Curran and Michael Holley revisit the Deflategate conversation from Thursday night and break down Robert Kraft’s feelings toward the NFL. 19:43 - The killer B’s (Betts, Bogaerts, Bradley Jr. and Benintendi) will start hitting the free agency market starting in 2019. Evan Drellich joins BST to recap his conversation with Bogaerts and Bradley’s agent Scott Boras.

On this episode of The Best of Boston Sports Tonight... 0:41 - Celtics get crushed by the Wizards in Game 3 as they fall behind early and could never get back in it. Brian Scalabrine and A. Sherrod Blakely join to discuss. 6:36 - Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Tom Giles, and Kayce Smith talk about Kelly Oubre shoving down Kelly Olynyk as the bad blood between the two teams lingers in the playoffs. 8:59 - Jared Carrabis joins BST to talk about David Price throwing a simulated 3 innings as he continues his rehab, Steven Wright being out for the year, and the struggles at 3rd base for the Red Sox. 12:49 - Our BST crew discuss Robert Kraft’s comments about Deflategate, saying that he doesn’t hold grudges but he also doesn’t forget anything.