Touching All the Bases

Where has Jacoby Ellsbury's power gone?

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:30 GMT

Also featuring thoughts on Jose Iglesias's potential as a utility man, Daniel Nava's superb performance at the plate, and Josh Hamilton's transition into a lefty-hitting Pete Incaviglia.

Radio BDC: Dressed for success

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:56:11 GMT

During this week's segment with Adam 12 and Steve Silva on RadioBDC, we discuss the Red Sox' 5-1 start to their road trip, the success of David Ortiz and struggles of Jacoby Ellsbury, and how wardrobe decisions are helping team...

Skillful performance by Torey Krug, Bruins

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:53 GMT

But even with the fresh element he's brought, I'm not counting out the Rangers until the Bruins are the ones smiling in the handshake line. I believe in the new kid and the old habits.

Felger: 'A moment of weakness'

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:15:29 GMT

Just for the sake of fun outtakes if nothing else, here is a thought from Jack Edwards and another from Michael Felger that didn't make today's media column.

Bruins, Rangers appear at even strength

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:12:26 GMT

By Chad Finn, Boston.com Columnist What do you say, Bruins fans? Three more in a row, just like that one, then on to the next series? Not happening, of course. At least, not happening in a four-game sweep. Besides, our...

Chat sports and media at 2:30 p.m.

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:44:23 GMT

Be sure to stop by our always scrappy Friday chat, during which we'll discuss Bruins-Rangers Game 1, the state of the Red Sox offense, whether any of you watched "The Office" finale, and the usual media matters. Check in below...

Massive ratings for Bruins-Maple Leafs Game 7

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:24:07 GMT

The game earned a 16.8 rating and a 26 share in the Boston DMA Monday night. It is the third-highest-rated Bruins game on the network since NESN's inception in 1984.

Still buzzing about the Bruins

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:49:02 GMT

Thoughts on Milan Lucic, Patrice Bergeron, and Tuukka Rask.

Bruins pull off a comeback for the ages

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:50:01 GMT

That really happened, right?

Radio BDC: Slipping, sliding, slumping

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:08:17 GMT

My calculator machine tells me that the Red Sox, 4-8 this month, need to win 14 in a row to match their 18-8 April. OK, that's probably not happening. And I didn't really need a calculator to figure that out....

Time for Red Sox to make corrections

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:35:27 GMT

By Chad Finn, Boston.com Columnist At the end of April, the Red Sox were in first place at 18-8, which projects to a 112-win pace over a full 162-game season. Thirteen days into May, they're 4-8 in the month with...

Believing in Clay Buchholz's fast start

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:41:55 GMT

Thoughts on Buchholz, the Red Sox' slump, Xander Bogaerts, David Ross, and even a 1976 scouting report on Wade Boggs ...

Chat sports and media at 2:30 p.m.

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:08:29 GMT

Be sure to stop by our always sharp-shooting Friday chat, during which we'll discuss the Red Sox' closer attrition (hey, there's always Eck), whether David Krejci will finally get his due, the state of the Celtics, and the usual media...

David Krejci won't be overlooked anymore

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:39:21 GMT

He's everything you could possibly want in the big moments -- calm, poised, skilled, and consistently productive. It's that time of year. His time of year. David Krejci is rolling, and with help from his friends, the Bruins might just be rolling too.

A collision of Celtics nostalgia and reality

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:07:30 GMT

By Chad Finn, Boston.com Columnist The misguided among us who are still lamenting the distant swap of more or less Kendrick Perkins for Jeff Green will surely disagree. But as the season and possibly an era ended against the Knicks...

RadioBDC: Stephen Drew victory lap

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:02:58 GMT

Well, at least that's what I'm calling this week's edition of our RadioBDC Red Sox segment, featuring Adam 12, Steve Silva, and my insufferable gloating about a shortstop who's hitting .225.

Still sorting through Clay Buchholz's stuff

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:35:28 GMT

Buchholz has always had elite stuff, but his two-seamer has been downright exceptional this season. Maybe he has found a way to get a better grip on it than he had before. Or maybe, having arrived in his prime, he's just better than he was before. I'm willing to consider either possibility.

Red Sox power rankings: April and on

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:37:29 GMT

Remember back about 17 years ago, when geographic whiz Roger Clemens assured us he'd never leave Boston for anywhere but Texas ... then shockingly bolted to Toronto when the Jays offered the most briefcases full of cash? Don't you...

Five questions with Sean Grande

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:03:26 GMT

By Chad Finn, Boston.com Columnist Today's media column, on Sean Grande's upcoming gig as a fill-in voice on Red Sox radio broadcasts, can be found here. Of course, there's also another team he's associated with -- he's been the excellent...

Chat sports and media Friday at 2:30 p.m.

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:59:24 GMT

Be sure to join our always scuffin' Friday chat, during which we'll discuss whether Clay Buchholz is the new Gaylord Perry, the Celtics can pull off this why-not-us? sequel against the Knicks, and the Bruins are a good as they...

Grande, Merloni to fill in on WEEI Red Sox broadcasts; Ryder named new host

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:41:27 GMT

John Ryder has been named host of WEEI 93.7 pre- and postgame Red Sox coverage. The station also announced Wednesday that Lou Merloni and Sean Grande will periodically fill-in for play-by-play announcer Dave O'Brien.

Can Celtics reward faith?

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:00:34 GMT

No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a series, yet a few friends of mine, and probably a few friends of yours too, have co-opted a familiar refrain in clinging to any shred of faith that the Celtics can win the series: Why not us?

Blue Jays will learn Red Sox are real deal

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:32:58 GMT

The Jays are not close to the team the Red Sox are and will continue to be, straight through the summer, to September and beyond.

RadioBDC: Amazing April

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:28:57 GMT

The Red Sox have 18 wins in 2013 -- or 51 fewer than they had in the entire 2012 season. It's no wonder my Radio BDC Sox podcast brothers Steve Silva and Adam 12 are joining me in buying in....

Patriots should take a look at Tim Tebow

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:43:33 GMT

The temptation of Tebow could be too much to resist. I hope they don't. I want to know if he can play effectively in the NFL, and no team will put him in a better position to answer that question than the Patriots. All we know now is that that position isn't quarterback.