Boston Balling

New England Patriots shock Denver Broncos in a blizzard-soaked playoff showdown—does this gritty win signal the team's dramatic resurgence? Drake Maye's crucial rushing touchdown, Leonard Taylor III's game-saving blocked field goal, and Christian Gonzalez's late interception power the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl appearance. Is this defense-first squad poised for another championship, despite lingering doubts about the offense?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian spotlights New England's lockdown defense, key performances from Mack Hollins, Stefon Diggs, and rising stars on both sides of the ball, while dissecting Josh McDaniels' strategic adjustments amid relentless snow and hostile Denver fans. The episode explores offensive struggles, standout moments in the trenches, and the leadership styles of Mike Vrabel and veteran contributors. Will the Patriots find balance before facing a complete Seattle Seahawks squad in Santa Clara? Get ready for a high-stakes Super Bowl preview and insight into the Patriots' unprecedented turnaround.

Boston Bruins surge up the Atlantic Division standings, but will GM Don Sweeney buy or sell at the trade deadline? A playoff push hangs in the balance as key players like David Pastrnak, Morgan Geeky, and Charlie McAvoy fuel the team's momentum—yet uncertainty over roster moves and a fiercely competitive division could change everything.Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Marco Sturm's motivational coaching, Boston's goaltending duo of Jeremy Swayman and Joonas Korpisalo, and what injuries to Hampus Lindholm mean for defensive stability. Explore pressing questions surrounding Pavel Zacha, Victor Arvidsson's contract, and the Bruins' strategy ahead of the Olympic trade freeze, plus analysis of must-win games against the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens. Can Boston capitalize on its young core and avoid a costly losing streak—or is a future-focused rebuild in the cards? Don't miss this deep dive into the Bruins' pivotal weeks ahead.

Boston Red Sox face a crossroads after losing Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers—can their young core and new signings spark a deeper playoff run? Roman Anthony emerges as a potential franchise cornerstone as the Sox weigh high expectations for his sophomore season, while recent additions like Willson Contreras and promising pitcher Kyle Harrison aim to balance the lineup and strengthen the rotation.Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian examines the front office's offseason strategy, the impact of Masataka Yoshida's potential breakout, and the need for another big bat to compete with AL East rivals like the Yankees, Blue Jays, and Orioles. Trade rumors swirl around targets such as Nico Hoerner and Isaac Paredes, fueling debate on whether Boston's mix of youth and experience is ready to take the next step. Will ownership commit the resources needed to push the Red Sox past perennial contenders?

Boston Celtics fall to Detroit Pistons in a heart-stopping 104-103 battle, but their resilience without Jayson Tatum signals a team with serious playoff potential. Jaylen Brown's double-double performance and clutch moments kept the Celtics in contention against the Eastern Conference leaders, while valuable contributions from Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser highlighted Boston's depth. Can this surging roster reach new heights when Tatum returns?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down key factors behind the narrow loss, including turnover struggles, Derrick White's off night, and Joe Mazzulla's rotation challenges due to foul trouble. The discussion explores the Celtics' playoff outlook, how upcoming matchups against the Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets could fuel a win streak, and why closing out games remains a critical hurdle. Are the Celtics poised to shake up the Eastern Conference standings, or will rivals like the Knicks and Pistons keep them at bay?

New England Patriots seize a messy playoff win over the Houston Texans as Drake Maye and the receiving corps deliver clutch plays. Can the Patriots overcome offensive woes and road pressure to advance past the Denver Broncos for a shot at the Super Bowl?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian recaps the Patriots' dramatic victory, spotlighting CJ Stroud's struggles, Carlton Davis and Marcus Jones' defensive heroics, and standout catches by Kayshon Boutte and Stefon Diggs. Key talking points include ball security issues, Mike Vrabel's impact as head coach, and crucial moments from Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. With Jarrett Stidham set to lead the Broncos after Bo Nix's injury, the stage is set for a high-stakes AFC Championship clash. Are the Patriots primed for another playoff upset, or will offensive inconsistencies cost them a Super Bowl berth?

Lexi Hastings makes history as she transitions from UConn softball standout to draftee of Boston's inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League team. Can her athletic resilience and fearlessness spark success in the league's first season? Her journey — from foster care in Virginia to competing at the highest collegiate level — exemplifies passion, mental toughness, and unwavering drive.Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian spotlights Hastings' unique background, the technical challenges of switching from softball to baseball, and the significance of Boston's representation in the new league. Key topics include the mental grind of college athletics, position versatility, and the evolving landscape of women's professional baseball. Hastings shares advice for young athletes, discusses her training strategies, and offers insights into the league's competitive edge and community spirit. Get ready to follow Boston's newest star as she shapes the future of women's sports.

Boston's baseball pressure cooker forges legends and tests the toughest skin. Former first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz recounts why the Boston Red Sox experience is unlike anywhere else, from handling Fenway Park's unwavering passion to the raw realities of playing alongside icons like David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez. Can every player handle “the Sox effect”—or does historic greatness come with an unmatchable burden?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian and Doug Mientkiewicz journey through high-stakes moments, including the infamous battle over the 2004 World Series final out baseball and the media storm that followed. Hear exclusive anecdotes on clubhouse chemistry, the challenges of major market pressure, and coaching the next generation. Discover why the legacy of Red Sox champions goes far beyond highlight reels—and what every aspiring athlete can learn from surviving and winning in Boston.

Boston Celtics surge into the playoff conversation despite a battered roster—can this resilient squad transform adversity into a championship run? Jayson Tatum eyes a shocking comeback from his Achilles injury, while Jaylen Brown shines as the offensive engine, posting impressive numbers and solidifying his case as one of the NBA's top duos alongside Tatum. Surprising contributions from Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Neemias Queta have turned depth from a major concern into a newfound strength.Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian analyzes the Celtics' keys to success, including elite offense, improved bench production, and Brad Stevens' team-building vision. With defensive rebounding and center depth still looming as weak spots, Boston eyes the buyout market for solutions rather than risk chemistry with a blockbuster trade. As the trade deadline approaches and Tatum's return draws near, can this motivated Celtics roster stay healthy and capitalize on their rare chemistry to challenge the Eastern Conference elite?

New England Patriots silence doubters with a gritty Wild Card victory—are they built for a deep AFC playoff run?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian spotlights the Patriots' resurgence behind Mike Vrabel's leadership, Drake Maye's evolving quarterback play, and Rhamondre Stevenson's comeback from injury. Key topics include Trayveon Henderson's breakout in the running back room, Stefon Diggs' veteran impact, and a defense that shut down Justin Herbert and the Chargers. Offensive line struggles, Andy Borregales' reliability under pressure, and the defensive mastermind Zak Kuhr's unpredictable play-calling shape the postseason narrative.With the Patriots' next challenge against either the Texans or Steelers looming, fans must ask: Can the defense carry New England while the offense regroups? Don't miss this sharp analysis of the Patriots' playoff grit, game-changing moments, and what's next for Boston's most storied franchise.

High school student Zuri Ferguson of Attleboro, MA just came home from Paris after representing Trinidad and Tobago in the 2024 Olympics for swimming in the 100-meter backstroke. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Zuri as she shares her story.

As we continue to bask in the glory of the Boston Celtics claiming banner 18 last week, it's a party here on Boston Balling! Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Noa Dalzell, Celtics reporter for Celtics Blog, to discuss all the biggest moments from the historic championship run, as well as what to expect from the draft and the offseason.

As we approach the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the brand new hockey team in Boston is locked in on trying to make the postseason, host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jake Zimmer, PA announcer for the Boston Bruins and PWHL Boston, to discuss how both teams are looking as they head into crunch time.

Many young kids strive to be competitive baseball players, but a lot of them don't make it to where they wanna be. On today's show, host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jimmy Sullivan, Northeastern University baseball catcher, to discuss his journey and the experience of playing a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox in February.

Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by Christian Arcand, host and producer for WEEI, to discuss the trade deadline that the Boston Celtics had, and upcoming expectations for the Boston Bruins and New England Patriots.

Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by Meredith Gorman, reporter/host for NESN, to discuss the new era for the New England Patriots, what they might do with their #1 pick in this year's NFL draft, and what's ahead for the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.

On today's show, host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by Justin Turpin, Celtics writer and Digital Content Producer for WEEI, to discuss the dominant season the team is having, the upcoming trade deadline, the abrupt coaching change in Milwaukee, and more!

Bill Belichick is out as Head Coach and General Manager of the New England Patriots, and former Inside Linebackers Coach Jerod Mayo is in. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by returning guest Courtney Harden, host of The Real Deal Podcast, to talk about what things will look like in New England, and who the Boston Celtics should look out for in the NBA Eastern Conference.

Patriots football is officially back, and host Gabby Hurlbut is super excited. She is joined by guest Nick Cattles, co-host of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media and former radio host for WEEI, to discuss expectations for Mac Jones and New England as the season begins on Sunday.

The Celtics locked up Jaylen Brown to a super max contract, making it the richest contract in NBA history. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Cameron Tabatabaie, writer for Celtics Wire and USA Today and host of the Celtics Lab podcast, to discuss the contract and other Celtics offseason moves.

Andrew Quattrin grew up in Canada playing the sport of rugby. Now, as a successful forward for the New England Free Jacks of Major League Rugby, he is headed to the championship game this weekend in Chicago. Andrew joins host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss his rugby journey and what it's like to be playing the sport professionally.

Madison, CT native Bruce Beebe has completed 25 consecutive Boston marathons, earning him a spot in the Quarter Century Club so he no longer has to qualify to compete in the race again. Bruce joins host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss his running journey and what it's like to race in the biggest marathon in the world. 

What should the remainder of the offseason look like for the Celtics after falling to the Heat in the ECF? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jack Simone, writer for Celtics Blog and host of the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast, to talk about what went wrong in the postseason and what they should prioritize this summer.

I have some big news! Check out this week's episode of Boston Balling to find out what it is and what it means for the show!

After making history as the best regular season team, the Bruins fell apart in the first round of the playoffs. What happened and where do they go from here? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Anthony Kwetkowski, founder of Bruins Network, to dive into the playoff series and discuss what they should do with the offseason.

Back in the ECF babyyyy!! Can the Celtics finish the job this year? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jared Zero, Celtics writer for Celtics Blog, to break down the first two rounds of the playoffs and what the Cs have to do in order to get those rings this year.

The Patriots always surprise us in some way during the NFL draft. How do you feel about their 2023 picks? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Phil Perry, Patriots reporter for NBC Sports Boston, to break down the picks and what they should do with the rest of the offseason.

The NFL draft has finally arrived! Who should the Pats take? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Kevin Borrelli, co-host of the Patriots 300 Level Podcast, to discuss the team's needs heading into the event.

Now that we're a couple weeks into baseball season, have the Red Sox met your expectations so far? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Chris Henrique, founder of Beyond the Monster, to discuss the season so far and what to expect moving forward.

The Boston Glory is a professional ultimate frisbee team in the AUDL. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by current player Ray Tetreault to talk about the team and what makes ultimate such an exciting sport!

Josh Ockimey worked his way up through the ranks as a first baseman in the Red Sox organization, recently making the decision to retire. He is now on a different track as a Scouting Associate for the team that gave him his shot. He joins host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss his baseball story and the transition into scouting.

Opening Day is finally here!! Who's excited?? Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Christopher Smith, Red Sox reporter for masslive.com, to discuss the off-season, spring training and what the Opening Day roster looks like.

Happy March Madness!! As a diehard UConn fan, you know I couldn't go without talking about it. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jared Kotler, host of the CT Scoreboard podcast, to discuss all the craziness that's already taken place in the bracket and give some of our Sweet 16 picks.

The Bruins are having such a fun season this year and they added at the trade deadline to make them even better. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Bridgette Proulx, Bruins writer and Red Sox producer for WEEI, as well as college hockey play-by-play broadcaster for NESN and ESPN, to discuss the deadline moves and what the playoffs may look like.

Matt Donlan is a Connecticut native who grew up loving all things baseball. He played college ball at Stonehill before transferring to UConn, and signed with the Red Sox as an undrafted free agent in 2022. The lifelong Red Sox fan joins host Gabby Hurlbut to share his baseball story and some of the things he's learned along the way.

There's a lot going on in the Boston sports scene, between baseball returning and two winter teams currently at the top of their respective sports. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Mike Lynch, sports anchor for WCBV Channel 5 in Boston, to discuss his career path and everything Boston.

The NHL trade deadline is almost upon us, and the Bruins could definitely use a couple improvements. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by the hosts of the Brews and Bruins podcast to discuss it all!

The NBA trade deadline is officially past us, and the Celtics addressed a major need. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jake Issenberg, co-host of the First To The Floor Celtics podcast, to discuss the trade and some other moves across the league.

The NFL salary cap can be a bit hard to understand, and the Patriots have some money they could spend this offseason. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Miguel Benzan, main media source for all things Patriots salary cap and owner of PatsCap.com, to help explain the salary cap and what the Patriots could do this offseason.

The Red Sox FINALLY extended Rafael Devers to the biggest contract in Red Sox history, but with Trevor Story's recent surgery that will cause him to miss time, there are still a lot of holes to fill this offseason. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Ed Hand, lead social media specialist for Sox Prospects and free agency analyst for Rob Bradford's Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, to discuss it all.

The Red Sox have added a couple more players the last couple weeks, but they still have so many more areas to address before the season starts. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Jen McCaffrey, Red Sox writer for The Athletic, to break down the current situation.

The Celtics are having offensive struggles, and the Patriots had a game finish that was more wild than anything I've ever seen. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by John Zannis, President of CLNS Media, to discuss both teams.

The offseason so far hasn't been what Red Sox fans have hoped for. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by guest Bill Koch, Red Sox writer for the Providence Journal, to discuss the departure of Xander Bogaerts and the rest of the team's free agency moves.

Connecticut native Colton Bender grew up a Red Sox fan. In 2021, he was drafted as a catcher to the Padres system. He joins host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss his baseball journey and why the Red Sox are so close to his heart.

Acacia Clement grew up around horses and eventually developed a passion for horse racing. The former Miss Connecticut who now hosts America's Day at the Races on Fox Sports joins host Gabby Hurlbut to shed light on the sport of horse racing and discuss her broadcasting career.

The Patriots are coming off of their bye week and have a matchup with the Jets this Sunday. Host Gabby Hurlbut sits down with guest Adam Kurkjian, reporter for the Boston Herald and host of the Patriots All-22 podcast on CLNS Media, to discuss the trade deadline and take a look ahead to New England's second half of the season.

Red Sox outfield prospect Tyler Dearden has quickly made his way up to the AA Portland Sea Dogs. He sits down with host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss his baseball career and how he got to where he is.

The Patriots are sitting at 3-4 and Mac Jones just returned from an ankle injury. Host Gabby Hurlbut and guest Joe Murray, Patriots postgame host on 98.5 The Sports Hub, discuss if Jones or backup QB Bailey Zappe is the key to the Patriots success the rest of the season, and discuss our thoughts on the season so far through the first 7 weeks.

The NBA is finally here and the Celtics are heading into the season with a new head coach and a few new faces on the roster. Host Gabby Hurlbut and guest Justin Quinn, managing editor of The Celtics Wire, discuss the season opener on Tuesday night and what to expect this season.

The NHL season is officially underway and the Bruins took down the Capitals in their first game of the season, 5-2. Host Gabby Hurlbut is joined by Ian Glendon and Chris Blackey, the hosts of the Big Bad Bruins podcast, to break down Wednesday's game and look ahead to the season.

Rugby is a sport that's growing in the U.S. Guest Alex Magleby, CEO of the New England Free Jacks Major League Rugby team in Boston, joins host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss what makes rugby such a rewarding sport and how the Free Jacks were founded.

It's difficult for baseball players to navigate their way to the MLB. There are a lot of stops and adjustments they need to make along the way. Portland Sea Dogs first baseman Niko Kavadas has been quickly moving his way up within the Red Sox organization, so he sits down with host Gabby Hurlbut to discuss his baseball journey.