Boston Has Entered The Chat

With Juan Soto going to the Mets, the Red Sox turn their attention to other free agents like Alex Bregman. Tom Caron goes 1-on-1 with Red Sox manager Alex Cora at MLB Winter Meetings to discuss what Bregman could bring to the Sox and how there aren't any plans to move Rafael Devers off third base. Also, Travis Thomas and George Balekji react to what other players the Sox could acquire including Ma...

The Red Sox missed out on Juan Soto, but we willing to around $700m to land him. So the question for the Red Sox is, now what? Travis Thomas & George Balekji break down what's next for the Red Sox and what they think the next moves could be. We also get a short interview from Red Sox Chiefs Baseball Officer Craig Breslow at the Winter Meetings, the guys talk Bill Belichick potentially coaching UNC...

Bill Belichick appeared on The Pat McAfee Show and gave a clear picture of what he would turn the UNC Football program into. An NFL pipline for players to learn from Bill Belichick and leave ready for the league sounds great, but is it too good to be true? GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Face...

Joe Burrow and the Bengals take on Micah Parsons and the Cowboys in the Week 14 Monday Night Football game. Travis Thomas and George Balekji break down the primetime matchup and discuss what went wrong for both teams as they are set to miss the NFL playoffs this season. Got a Question or Comment for the show? Email us at thechat@nesn.com or tweet at us at #NESNchat   GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com...

MLB Winter Meetings are underway in Dallas with Juan Soto still waiting to sign with his new team. Tom Caron joins Travis Thomas and George Balekji from winter meetings to give the latest updates on all things Juan Soto and where the Red Sox stand in the race to sign the superstar. Plus, what other free agents Boston could be looking at including Teoscar Hernandez and Max Fried. Plus, a discussion...

The Red Sox reportedly remain in the hunt to sign free agent superstar Juan Soto. Some reports claim his next contract could reach over $750M. The question as to be asked: Is Juan Soto worth the money? The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier joins Travis Thomas and George Balekji to break down what makes Soto the free agent to sign and discusses where the Red Sox stand in the Soto sweepstakes. Travis and G...

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs look to hang on to the #1 seed in the AFC playoff picture as they host Justin Herbert and the Chargers in the Week 14 Sunday Night Football game. Travis Thomas and George Balekji breakdown the primetime matchup and discuss how the Chargers could cement themselves as true Super Bowl contenders with a win in Kansas city.   For the full episode of Boston Has Entered The...

Juan Soto’s agent Scott Boras claims that they have ‘begun the process of eliminating teams’ that the superstar outfielder will sign with. According to an article written by Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, the Red Sox ‘are not among the teams that have been eliminated’ and ‘remain in hunt' for Soto. Travis Thomas and George Balekji have Alex Speier join the show to discuss where they stand in the...

The College Football Playoff rankings are stirring up major controversy as teams like Ole Miss, Alabama, Miami, and South Carolina voice their displeasure with the committee’s choices. Travis and George dive into the debate, analyzing whether the committee got it right and whether conference championship losses should hurt teams' playoff chances. They also discuss if big-name schools or players, l...

The big question—IF the Red Sox sign Juan Soto, what starting pitcher should they target next? With Soto narrowing his list of potential teams, the Red Sox are still in the mix, and the guys dive into the pitching options the Sox could pursue. Should they trade for Garrett Crochet, or stay in on Max Fried and Corbin Burnes in free agency?   They also break down the Red Sox's shift in strategy afte...

The highly anticipated Thursday Night Football matchup between the Green Bay Packers (9-3) and the Detroit Lions (11-1). Can the Packers put an end to the Lions’ 10-game win streak? The guys discuss the keys to victory for each team, the impact of Dan Campbell's coaching, and if they trust him more than Matt LaFleur.   With predictions on the line, Travis and George share their score forecasts (GB...

One of the biggest questions in the NBA right now: Is LeBron James washed, or is this just a temporary slump? With the Lakers sitting at 2-4 in their last six games, and LeBron struggling with his shooting—especially from beyond the arc (3-30 in his last 30 attempts)—the guys dive deep into whether Father Time is catching up to the King. They also discuss JJ Redick’s comments on LeBron’s desire to...

2024 was full of great Boston sports moments like the Celtics winning Banner 18, Patriots drafting their QB of the future in Drake Maye, the Bruins Centennial celebration and Red Sox Jarren Duran winning the MLB All-Star game MVP. In honor of the yearly Spotify wrapped, Travis Thomas and George Balekji look back at some of Boston sport’s greatest moments, teams and athletes from this past year. Pl...

The Red Sox are reportedly making their first big signing of the offseason by adding LHP Aroldis Chapman. Travis Thomas and George Balekji discuss how the veteran pitcher can help the Sox bullpen and how MLB’s possible new “Golden At-Bat” rule could only hurt baseball. Plus, the guys discuss if the Bills, Lions or Eagles deserve the number one spot on their weekly NFL power rankings. Lastly, the g...

Despite both the Chiefs and Lions having a better record than the Bills, Josh Allen’s team seems to be playing better football then the rest of the league after a dominant win vs the 49ers. Travis Thomas and George Balekji share their weekly NFL power rankings and breakdown why the Bills are the new team to beat. Plus, why Jalen Hurts and the Eagles could be making a run for that top spot very soo...

SURPRISE! Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo had to walk back MORE comments he made following the Patriots 25-24 loss to the Colts on WEEI yesterday. Jerod Mayo currently has more walked back comments than he does wins as a head coach. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

The Bruins capped their centennial celebration with a 6-3 win over the Canadiens this weekend. Travis Thomas & George Balekji highlight this past weekends festivities. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: ht...

The Red Sox pursuing Juan Soto noise is getting louder by the day. George Balekji & Travis Thomas talk the reality of Juan Soto joining the Boston Red Sox and what it could mean for the team. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.ins...

Reports keep coming out that the Red Sox are right in the thick of the Juan Soto sweepstakes. Travis Thomas & Greorge Balekji talk the very real possibility of Juan Soto Joining the Red Sox and what it could mean for the team. They also dive into their winners & losers of week 13 in the NFL, Jerod Mayo walking back more comments he made after Sunday's loss, and looking back on the Bruins Centennia...

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence was carted off the field with a concussion in Week 13 vs the Texans after an illegal hit from Azeez Al-Shaair. Travis Thomas and Danielle Stein discuss the dirty hit and debate why Lawrence was playing in this game to begin with. Plus, Travis and Danielle weigh in on Bears firing Matt Eberflus and Aaron Rodgers being a ‘long shot’ to play for the Jets in 2025. Got a Ques...

The Patriots came up short vs the Colts after giving up a late TD and 2-point conversion late in the 4th quarter of Week 13’s game. Travis Thomas and Danielle Stein discuss how the Patriots blew their best chance at getting one more win this season. Plus, they debate head coach Jerod Mayo’s decision to go for a 68-yard field goal vs a Drake Maye Hail Mary attempt to end the game. Travis and Daniel...

The Broncos are holding on to an AFC Wild Card spot as they host the Browns for the Week 13 Monday Night Football game. Travis Thomas and Danielle Stein preview the matchup while also discussing how Bo Nix has stepped up his game throughout the season thanks in large part to Sean Payton. Got a Question or Comment for the show? Email us at thechat@nesn.com or tweet at us at #NESNchat   GET NESN 360...

With Thanksgiving now behind us and the winter holidays approaching Travis Thomas and George Balekji debate which holiday is truly the best. The guys each give out their Mount Rushmores for best holidays, holiday foods, holiday traditions and holiday sports. Plus, the NFL is full of messes like Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys and the Giants’ QB room. Travis and George sift...

Aaron Rodgers is leading the Jets to a losing season, Jerry Jones failed to improve the Cowboys’ roster and the Giants cut Daniel Jones with Brian Daboll possibly being next. These are just some of the messes currently going on in the NFL right now but who has it worse? Travis Thomas and George Balekji debate which NFL team has the biggest mess on their hands.    For the full episode of Boston Has...

The rich get richer especially if you're the Dodgers. Blake Snell is headed to Los Angeles on a 5-year, $182 million deal, with a reported $65 million deferred. Travis and George break down what this move means for both the Dodgers’ pitching staff and the broader MLB landscape. Will the reigning Cy Young winner make a difference in LA’s postseason hopes? In college basketball, UConn Men’s Basketba...