Brian talks to The Sports Hub’s Tyler Milliken about the Red Sox’s exciting Opening Day win over the Rangers on Thursday, Wilyer Abreu’s incredible game, a lights-out performance from the bullpen, the ceiling for this team, and more (0:40). Then, Brian does some quick-hitting thoughts on the Pats, Celtics, and Bruins (53:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and some final thoughts on Opening Day (1:13:55).

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Brian breaks down the Pats signing wide receiver Stefon Diggs, before getting to Jayson Tatum’s injury scare in Sacramento (0:40). Then, he talks to CBS Sports’ Julian McWilliams about the Red Sox’s upcoming season, and they make some predictions, including team MVP, breakout player, and more (20:25). Brian and Jamie end by talking about the Sox and the latest episode of ‘Celtics City’ (1:01:50).

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Brian recaps the Celtics’ win in Portland on Sunday, a nice shooting night from Sam Hauser (0:40). Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts on Travis Hunter’s unique skill set, the Celtics sale, March Madness, Jaylen Brown’s availability heading into the playoffs, and more (14:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email and some thoughts on the upcoming Red Sox season and March Madness (54:55).

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Brian discusses the news that Bill Chisholm has bought the Celtics for $6.1 billion over Steve Pagliuca’s rival bid, and what that means for the franchise going forward. Then, he talks to Mass Live’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots' remaining to-do list this offseason, their efforts to land a top wide receiver, the draft, and what a successful 2025-26 season looks like for the Pats (8:30). Then, Brian does a Metric Man breakdown of Alex Bregman’s upcoming season before he and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Celtics’ sale (50:50).

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Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Nets on Tuesday night, including a big game from rookie Baylor Scheierman (0:40). Then, Brian chats with Tate Frazier about the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, and they each give out their best bets for the upcoming games (15:45). Brian then discusses the Patriots signing a new center, Garrett Bradbury, before he and Jamie discuss some Red Sox roster news and the latest episode of ‘Celtics City’ (57:45).

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Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis’ return to the starting lineup, Jrue Holiday’s shaky shooting, wear and tear on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and more (0:45). Then, Brian discusses the Rafael Devers’ drama around his willingness to DH for the Red Sox, and does a Metric Man preview of Tanner Houck’s upcoming season (48:15). Brian ends with some listener calls (1:13:35). 

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Brian talks to The Ringer’s Todd McShay about the upcoming NFL draft, McShay’s thoughts on Drake Maye last year vs. now, some players that the Pats could target with the fourth pick, Mike Vrabel’s reputation around the league, and more (0:40). Then, Brian and Jamie offer up some final thoughts on McShay’s draft analysis (37:15).

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Brian discusses the Celtics’ disappointing loss to the Thunder on Wednesday, why Boston is getting out-muscled by some of the other top teams, his confidence level for the team looking ahead to the playoffs, and more (0:55). Then, Brian discusses the Bruins’ surprisingly strong play following their sell-off at the trade deadline (38:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Episode 2 of ‘Celtics City’ and the potential groups vying to buy the Celtics (44:15).

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Brian chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the Patriots’ spending spree on free agents, including DT Milton Williams, CB Carlton Davis, LB Robert Spillane, and LB Harold Landry III (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie recap Day 1 of NFL free agency, discuss some drama around the Red Sox and one of their former great players, and Season 3 of 'The White Lotus' (32:00). 

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Brian chats with the voice of the Celtics Sean Grande about the Celtics’ win over the Lakers on Saturday night, Kristaps Porzingis’ mysterious illness, appreciating this incredible era of Celtics basketball, the Red Sox’s upcoming season, and more (0:45). Then, Brian takes a couple of listener calls before he and Jamie talk about NFL free agency (59:10).

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