One concern about the Red Sox lineup was that while they just ate up mediocre pitching, they struggled mightily to score runs against the top pitching. When you get to the postseason, nearly every pitcher is a top pitcher, and true to form, the Red Sox couldn't score runs last night. As in any runs. … Continue reading Hunter Snares Sox in Game One
ESPN Radio Still Looking For Full Time Home In Boston
BSMW has confirmed that despite yesterday's announcement of the affiliation agreement between ESPN Radio and WEEI, the former is still actively seeking a full-time outlet to air their complete programming lineup in the Boston area. I had asked Dan Quinn of the ESPN Communications department whether they were still seeking a full outlet in the Boston market so that … Continue reading ESPN Radio Still Looking For Full Time Home In Boston
Week Log: The Triple-Witching Hour
We've come to that stretch of calendar when three new seaons all get underway. Last week the B's kicked off their regular season, and last night the C's their exhibition season. Tonight, the Sox get working on their postseason, and that's where we'll start. Red Sox The Sox will take on the Los Angeles Angels … Continue reading Week Log: The Triple-Witching Hour
Patriots Prep For Mile High Meeting
The Patriots are prepping for Sunday's matchup with the unbeaten Denver Broncos. Greg Doyle on Patriots Daily gives us some First Impressions on the Broncos. Karen Guregian has Champ Bailey saying that those who think Randy Moss is dogging it "really don’t understand the game." Are you listening Mike Freeman? Glen Farley says that the "D" is back … Continue reading Patriots Prep For Mile High Meeting
Sox and Angels Get Started Tonight
The Red Sox and Angels will finally start their American League Division series tonight, with game one set for shortly after 9:30 pm ET out in Anaheim, California. Amalie Benjamin examines how the Red Sox got to this point, after a long, grinding season that included more injuries and busts than they would've liked. Jon Couture says that … Continue reading Sox and Angels Get Started Tonight
ESPN Radio, WEEI Announce Affiliation Agreement
WEEI and ESPN Radio have announced an affiliation agreement this afternoon. The agreement brings overnight and weekend national programming to WEEI, and allows them access to ESPN personalities such as Peter Gammons and Adam Schefter. The affiliation will also bring a variety of play by play programming, such as the Major League Baseball playoffs, the … Continue reading ESPN Radio, WEEI Announce Affiliation Agreement
Another October of Baseball
The playoff participants are finally set, thanks to last night's thrilling win by the Minnesota Twins over the Detroit Tigers, putting the Twins in the postseason with a date tonight with the New York Yankees. The Red Sox and Angels get started tomorrow night. Not going with full links today, but just a few of … Continue reading Another October of Baseball
NESN’s plans for ALDS Games 1 & 2
With TBS having the rights to the Red Sox-Angels series, NESN still plans to cover the ALDS as best as it can with wrap around programming. As it has in previous years, NESN will provide pre and postgame shows. Tom Caron will host. Analysts Jerry Remy and Jim Rice will join him. Here's NESN's schedule … Continue reading NESN’s plans for ALDS Games 1 & 2
ESPN Radio Gets a New Affiliate
Before you get all excited, this affiliate is WGAM in New Hampshire, which serves primarily the Manchester and Nashua markets. WGAM (1250 and 900 AM) announced the new affiliation (which begins on October 8th) this afternoon, and also announced that they will also be a Boston Bruins radio affiliate as well. The station now carries the Patriots, Red … Continue reading ESPN Radio Gets a New Affiliate
Is This The Year The Angels Beat The Red Sox?
That question is being asked quite a bit these days, as some feel that the Angels are "due" to finally break through and beat the Red Sox in a first round playoff series. Perhaps the Angels will beat the Red Sox, but it certainly will not be because they are "due" to win. Dan Shaughnessy is … Continue reading Is This The Year The Angels Beat The Red Sox?
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