Boston Sports Tonight - 'the Best Of' Podcast

(1:00) The Red Sox fall to 2-6 on the season after losing the Athletics 7-3. Alex Cora discusses the loss and our Early Edition crew discuss whether it is time to panic on the Red Sox. (7:33) Tom E. Curran says the Patriots will make a ‘seismic trade, it’s inevitable’ he joins Early Edition to discuss his comments, and what he expects the Patriots to do.(13:00) Kyrie Irving told the media that his relationship with Brad Stevens has grown tremendously, Our BST discusses his comments. They debate whether Brad Stevens and Kyrie Irving have struggled to get on the same page. 

1:13 - It looks like the Celtics are starting to flip that switch everyone has been talking about. They beat the Heat for the second straight game thanks to a nice performance from Gordon Hayward off the bench. Kyle Draper and Tommy Heinsohn break down the win and we hear from Hayward after the game.5:24 - Should we be worried about the Red Sox starting pitching? Chris Sale’s velocity is way down and it’s showing. Michael Holley, Ted Johnson and Danielle Trotta discuss.10:11 - DJ Bean argues that the Bruins should break up the top line and pair David Krejci and David Pastrnak in order to go deep in the playoffs.

(1:00)The Bruins beat the Blue Jackets 6-2, and Brad Marchand records his 100th point of the season. Mike Felger joins Boston Sports Tonight to break down the win. (7:00) Could the Patriots still make a big move to improve the offense? Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran break down the possibilities. (14:00) Robert Kraft’s lawyers have asked the judge to block the surveillance video, yet lawyers for media outlets say news outlets are entitled to the evidence. How will this play out? Michael Holley and Michael Felger discuss. 

1:21 - Despite nearly blowing a 23-point lead, the Celtics were able to hang on and bet the Miami Heat in Dwyane Wade’s final game in Boston. Kyle Draper and Brian Scalabrine break down the win and we hear from Al Horford, who recorded his second career triple double.5:43 - The Red Sox and Xander Bogaerts agreed to a six-year, 120 million dollar contract extension that will make him the highest paid shortstop in baseball. Tom Giles, Michael Holley, Danielle Trotta and Phil Perry discuss.10:59 - The Sox have gotten off to a slow start this season and their pitching looked awful in the series in Seattle. So what does Alex Cora think about it all? 

1:19 - Kyrie Irving saved the day with a game-winning layup with less than a second left as the Celtics beat the Pacers 114-112. Kyle Draper and Brian Scalabrine break down the win and debate how long a playoff series between these two teams would go.4:58 - Trenni Kusnierek joins us from Seattle to discuss Chris Sale’s opening day struggles and we hear from Alex Cora who does his best to reassure us that everything with Sale is just fine.10:43 - A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg check in from the Garden to give their thoughts on the Celtics win and discuss the importance of Aron Baynes.

(1:00) Greg Schiano announced that he is stepping down from his position with the Patriots. Tom E. Curran joins Early Edition to discuss the news. (5:10) The Red Sox lose the Mariners 12-4, Lou Merloni breaks down Chris Sale’s disappointing 2019 debut.(11:40) The Celtics have underachieved expectations during the regular season. Our Boston Sports Tonight crew discusses whether they think the Celtics are the most disappointing Boston team since the 2011 Red Sox. 

1:27 - Any doubt that David Pastrnak would be back to his old self by playoff time was likely erased last night after Pasta recorded his third hat trick of the season in the B’s win over the Rangers. Joe Haggerty joins DJ Bean and Tom Giles to break down Pastrnak’s performance.6:28 - Today is the day. The Red Sox title defense officially begins vs. the Mariners and Chris Sale is taking the mound. Trenni Kusnierk joins us from Seattle to talk about the chances of a World Series repeat.11:44 - DJ Bean, Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles go through the speedy round and answer questions regarding the Celtics future draft picks, Jayson Tatum’s status in the league and the chances of anyone beating the Golden State Warriors.

1:20 - The Celtics finally snapped their losing streak at four games with a win in Cleveland last night. Tommy Heinsohn helps break down the performances of Marcus Smart and Al Horford and we hear from Horford after the game.5:40 - Tom Curran and Phil Perry join us from the NFL annual meetings in Arizona to discuss the league approving a rule that will allow coaches to challenge pass interference calls and non-calls.10:49 - Chris Forsberg joins Tom Giles and DJ Bean to talk about the Celtics win over the Cavs and what their recent play means as they head into a potential playoff matchup preview with the Indiana Pacers.

1:29 - The Red Sox and Chris Sale agreed to a five-year, $145 million contract extension on Friday. Lou Merloni joins Gary Tanguay and Trenni Kusnierek to talk about how valuable Sale’s personality is to the team and how this relates to the Sox messing up with Jon Lester back in 2014.6:40 - A. Sherrod Blakely, Michael Holley and Tom Curran debate whether or not Marcus Smart’s response to getting fined for shoving Joel Embiid on Wednesday makes us feel any better about Smart’s dumb move.10:40 - Tom Curran reported Friday that the Patriots reworked Stephon Gilmore’s contract to free up some cap space. does this mean they’ll look to sign Stephen Gostowski now? Curran, Michael Holley and Michael Hurley discuss.

(1:20) The Bruins beat the Devils 5-1 on Thursday. Joe Haggerty breaks down the win and discusses Brad Marchand trashing him on Twitter.(5:50) Mookie Betts says he doesn’t expect to sign an extension before becoming a free agent, what does this mean for the Red Sox? Lou Merloni gives his opinion.(11:30) With many questions surrounding the Patriots roster next season, Phil Perry and Albert Breer look into their ‘crystal ball’ and give their Patriots predictions

1:10 - First up, Michael Holley and Tommy Heinsohn break down the game and Philly’s second half comeback. We also hear from head coach Brad Stevens.7:57 - After that, A. Sherrod Blakely joins the BST crew to give his take on the game, discussing what the loss means for the Celtics playoff picture and how losing Aron Baynes to an ankle sprain will affect them.

(1:20) The Boston Bruins shutout the New York Islanders 5-0 on Tuesday Night, DJ Bean breaks down the win. (5:30)Mike Trout signed a 12-year $426.5 M contract extension with the Angels. What does this mean for Mookie Betts future payday? Our ‘Talking Baseball’ crew discusses.(11:00) Should the Patriots trade for a big name for wide receiver depth? Tom E. Curran and Troy Brown discuss on Early Edition. 

1:26 - Brian Scalabrine and Kyle Draper break down the Celtics 114-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets and discuss everything from the game that didn’t have to do with Isaiah.5:54 - We hear from Isaiah after the game as he touches on a variety of topics from his reaction to the tribute video he received to the possibility of him returning to Boston.11:50 - Speaking of a return to the Green for Thomas, A. Sherrod Blakely thinks that Isaiah could be back with the Celtics as soon as next season. Him, Gary Tanguay and Trenni Kusnierek debate if I.T. would be able to handle a lesser role with the team.

(1:00) Our Celtics Post Up crew breaks down the Celtics last 5 games, and discuss Kyrie Irving ‘flipping the switch’ on being the Celtics leader they need. (7:00) The Patriots released Adrian Clayborn, our BST crew debated whether the Patriots will get enough pass rush from the defensive line next season. (14:00) Should Tom Brady be upset with the receivers the team has signed so far? Ben Volin discusses that and what receivers are left for the Patriots to target. 

1:24 - Kyle Draper and Brian Scalabrine break down the Celtics 126-120 win over the Sacramento Kings and Kyrie Irving’s triple-double performance.5:59 - The Patriots made some minor moves yesterday, adding receivers Bruce Ellington and Maurice Harris. Who? We know… Phil Perry, Tom Giles and Michael Holley debate whether or not these additions are enough.10:33 - The Bruins have scuffled since their 19-game point streak ended as the injuries have piled up and Tuukka Rask has started to struggle. DJ Bean, Tom Giles and Jim Murray discuss.

1:26 - The Patriots were busy yesterday, signing Phillip Dorsett, Brandon Bolden, John Simon and Jason McCourty to deals and picking up Matthew Slater’s option for 2019. Michael Felger, Tom Curran, Lou Merloni and Danielle Trotta give their takes on the handful of moves.6:21 - DJ Bean hosts a round of ‘Nailed it, or Failed it,’ a game where Michael Felger, Tom Curran and Phil Perry will decide if the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets and Oakland Raiders have nailed their free agent signings or failed with them.11:35 - A. Sherrod Blakely, Michael Holley and Lou Merloni debate if the Celtics can take the success from their West Coast road trip and use it to finish strong down the stretch.

1:18 - Michael Holley and A. Sherrod Blakely break down the Celtics tough 140-115 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers to wrap up their West Coast road trip and we hear Brad Steven's postgame reaction.6:24 - On Monday both Trey Flowers and Trent Brown reportedly agreed to deals with new teams. So with holes at left tackle and defensive end, how will the Patriots move forward? Tom Curran, Phil Perry and Albert Breer discuss.11:11 - Michael Felger and Gary Tanguay debate the legitimacy of the Bruins 19-game point streak, which was snapped on Sunday night. They also discuss the sudden slew of injuries to hit the B's and look towards the final stretch of the season.

(1:00) The Patriots will be acquiring DE Michael Bennett, Troy Brown and Phil Perry discuss the move and how it impacts the Patriots defense.(8:40) The Celtics face off against the Lakers Saturday Night. Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg break down the Celtics West Coast road trip, and preview Saturday night’s matchup.(16:00) Kyle Draper sits down with Terry Rozier to discuss the Celtics past two games, and Terry explains how Kyrie Irvings attitude is contagious for the rest of the team.