David Scott on Scott's Shots reports that Rob Bradford will be leaving the Herald at the end of this month to join WEEI full time - working on the all new WEEI.com. I've got to applaud the move by Entercom/WEEI to make this jump, you're going to see more of this going forward, trust me. … Continue reading Shots: Bradford Leaving Herald for WEEI.com
WEEI Swipes “Patriots Friday” from 890 ESPN
Entercom announced today that they have come to an agreement with the New England Patriots to make Fridays on WEEI during the football season "Patriots Friday" to pair with "Patriots Monday." Patriots Friday had aired on 890 ESPN Boston last season, but now is switching over to WEEI. The first day of programming will be on August … Continue reading WEEI Swipes “Patriots Friday” from 890 ESPN
Approval Ratings – Steve Buckley
Steve Buckley is the original sports media mogul in Boston. Also known as the "Old Time Baseball Dude", both because of his proclivity for bringing up stories and stats from the olden days of baseball, but also because of his involvement with the Oldtime Baseball Game. Buckley has been a columnist with the Boston Herald … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Steve Buckley
Sox Give Twins The Broom Treatment
The Red Sox finished off a three game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with an 18-5 rout at Fenway Park yesterday. Jeff Horrigan says that the Red Sox turned an ugly game into a pleasing one at Fenway yesterday. Amalie Benjamin has the Red Sox bats pounding out 23 hits against the Twins pitching. Steven … Continue reading Sox Give Twins The Broom Treatment
Approval Ratings – Cedric Maxwell
"I got the ball!" With those words, Cedric Maxwell interrupted the call of broadcast partner Sean Grande as the Celtics clinched their 17th World Championship just a few weeks ago. After an 11 year NBA career with the Celtics (who retired his number 31 in 2003), Clippers and Rockets, Maxwell joined the Celtics radio broadcast … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Cedric Maxwell
Sox Come Back Late Against Twins
You know, these links aren't all that easy to do with a newborn in your arm... Rob Bradford has Manny Ramirez's eighth inning home run leaving he and rest of the Red Sox all smiles as the team erased a 5-2 deficit coming into the frame and pushing them towards the eventual 6-5 Boston victory. Nick … Continue reading Sox Come Back Late Against Twins
Approval Ratings – Lenny Megliola
"Lenny Megs" is a longtime sports columnist for the Metrowest Daily News. Megliola is a sportswriter from the old school, bringing you his observations and thoughts on sports without making himself the story. He is a frequent guest on WEEI's Planet Mikey with Mike Adams, and makes appearances on the weekend as well. On television, Megliola can … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Lenny Megliola
Approval Ratings – Craig Mustard
Craig Mustard is co-host of the weekend "Mustard and Johnson" program (aka The Preacher and the Teacher) on WEEI. During the week, he is also a Wellesley High School English teacher. Mustard was one of the original crew of WEEI, back when the station first went to the all sports format. In fact, he was … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Craig Mustard
Sox Fall In NY
Yankee rookie Brett Gardner plated the winning run last night in the tenth inning with a two out single off of Jonathan Papelbon to give New York a 5-4 win over the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Gordon Edes is upset that Manny Ramirez didn't swing at any pitches from Mariano Rivera during a pinch … Continue reading Sox Fall In NY
The 4th of July Friday Megalinks
Ken from Fang's Bites with the Friday megalinks. I hope your 4th is going well wherever you are. Starting with your weekend viewing then we'll see how many media columns we actually have on this holiday 4th. Weekend Viewing Picks Red Sox-Yankees and Breakfast at Wimbledon dominate the viewing this weekend. The Red Sox-Yankees take … Continue reading The 4th of July Friday Megalinks
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