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(0:00) The show starts the final hour reacting to Bill Simmons being upset the Patriots weren't in on the Micah Parsons trade. Murray also discusses the biggest tool in sports. (15:45) The guys discuss Payton Tolle making his MLB debut tonight, what they expect and if he can contribute to the teams postseason push and beyond. (26:10) Email of the day comes in with the show reacting to numerous emails sent to Felger during the show, calls also continue to come in. (34:20) The show wraps up the week with another edition of the final word with Big Jim Murray.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz and Murray lead off the third hour with the Red Sox 7-1 road trip and the team rolling heading into the late season playoff push. (15:10) The show continues to react to the Micah Parsons trade and Jerry Jones comments on the team not being able to stop the run with calls coming in. (26:30) The show reacts to Vrabel cuts from earlier in the week on roster construction and letting some players go. (33:50) Calls continue to come in on agenda free Friday.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz and Murray start off agenda free Friday with Payton Tolle, Micah Parsons and Jabrill Peppers release and more! (13:50) The show reacts to Jerry Jones press conference yesterday after the Micah Parsons trade and why he's one of the great phonies in sports. (25:10) Calls come in on everything for agenda free Friday and the show reacts to the Red Sox releasing Walker Buehler. (34:40) The first hour wraps with calls coming in on all things Boston sports and the show discusses Christian Gonzalez's health.
(0:00) The second hour of the show opens with a continuation of Mazz’s Tiers! (16:28) Felger, Mazz, and Murray react to what Mike Vrabel had to say yesterday when he was asked about Kendrick Bourne requesting his release from the team. (26:23) Immediate reaction to the Red Sox completing the four game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles. (32:04) The callers weigh in on Mazz’s Tiers.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the third hour of the show asking the question....should the Red Sox be given more grief for not going all in at the trade deadline? (11:50) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed. (24:39) More caller reaction to the Red Sox and Mazz’s Tiers (31:21) 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports with Jim Murray
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show discussing what teams they think will make the playoffs in 2025 after missing the playoffs in 2024. (13:54) What national voice thinks the Patriots are playoff bound? Plus, the callers weigh in on the Patriots. (26:45) Thoughts on the Patriots new “rivalry” jerseys that were released today. (37:22)The latest Mazz’s Tiers!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the second hour discussing the Red Sox high-end pitching and how it has driven their recent run of great play. Plus, has Roman Anthony saved the Red Sox season? (13:16) The callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (22:40) Who is to blame for the amount of arm injuries on the Red Sox pitching staff? (32:14) The callers weigh in on the Patriots and Red Sox.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show discussing the news of Kendrick Bourne being released. Plus, the breaking news of the team also releasing Javon Baker. (16:20) Thoughts on the Patriots claiming quarterback Tommy DeVito off of waivers from the Giants. (24:19) Do the Patriots want to bring back Jakobi Meyers but won’t take on the money that he is owed? (32:42) How many players are left from the Bill Belichick era in New England?
(00:00) With the news of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged, Adam 12 quizzes RJ and Holley on some other notable celebrity-athlete couples. (19:16) MORE reactions to the news of Swift/Kelce, including a reporter (31:56) Soooo, John Henry watches Felger & Mazz on his giant yacht? (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show with their thoughts on the Patriots roster and the latest news on cutdown day. (13:40) Is the Patriots roster not as good as Head Coach Mike Vrabel may have thought it was? (26:32) The callers weigh in on the Patriots. (35:38) Thoughts on what Jared Stillman, a former radio host in Nashville, had to say last night with Matt McCarthy about Mike Vrabel and his comments to the media.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the third hour with their thoughts on the latest news surrounding the Patriots 53-man roster on cutdown day. (13:05) Did Mike Vrabel take a shot at Christian Gonzalez and his progress of returning from injury? (24:31) Breaking down the Patriots initial 53-man roster following the roster cutdown deadline. (35:14) More thoughts on the Patriots 53-man roster. Plus, caller reaction to the Patriots.
(0:00) Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com joins Felger and Mazz and opens the hour discussing Mike Vrabel’s comments about there being a “rat” leaking things at Gillette Stadium. (15:35) Bedard’s thoughts on what he’s seen from the team through camp and the preseason games. (22:40) 3 up and 3 down with Bedard! (34:28) The callers weigh in on the Patriots.
(0:00) Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com joins Felger and Mazz and opens the hour discussing Patriots ownership and how they’ve handled the post-Belichick era. Plus, could the Patriots start the season 0-5? (11:48) 10 questions from Around the NFL with Greg Bedard! (28:21) The callers weigh in on the Patriots. (34:35) What is Bedard’s confidence in Drake Maye and the Patriots offense?
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show discussing their biggest takeaways from the Red Sox vs Yankees series this past weekend in the Bronx. (13:58) The callers weigh in on the Red Sox. (24:42) Some thoughts on the plans of the Athletics to move to Vegas and why the move may not happen. (32:00) Thoughts on Dustin May’s bad start vs the Yankees. Plus, callers on the Red Sox.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray are joined by Chris Gasper of the Boston Globe (17:20) The guys discuss more about the state of the Patriots (25:52) The guys react to calls (35:29) The guys say goodbye to Gasper and talk about the Red Sox
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray discuss Mike Vrabel's comments from today's presser (10:13) The guys continue the Patriots conversation (20:46) Email of the Day (35:40) The Final Word
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray talk about needing to find the rat (16:12) The guys talk about strengthening the Patriots roster (25:50) The guys react to calls (34:33) The guys continue the Patriots conversation
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show with an Agenda Free Friday (16:15) The guys talk about the Red Sox big win over the Yankees and some of their struggles (26:25) The guys talk about the Patriots loss to the Giants in the third preseason game (35:48) Callers react to the show
(00:00-21:40) Are these high school kids playing in a garage? Cut the Scorpions some slack. SEC moving to nine conference games starting in 2026. Specifics of the change. Who will be Missouri's three requested opponents to play every year. Is Mizzou everybody else's Vanderbilt? DJ is on hold and wants to talk Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones. I think he thinks he called the national ESPN radio line. Mark "Moose" Messier. Big win for Jackson.(21:48-34:34) Dua Lipa brining us back. Happy Birthday, Dua. Didn't get a chance to catch Felger and Massarotti. Audio of 98.5 in Boston taking some shots at Bill Belichick. Can you be abstinent and horny? Surprised Belichick wants all that comes along with coaching in college.(34:44-49:02) Don't cry for me, Argentina. What's coming up on Movie Boy this weekend? Seminal baseball movies. Doug's easy to look at. Drops of the Week. Kevin Pollak. Efforting Porta Potty Guy as a surprise guest. Farmageddon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(0:00) Mazz’s Tiers is continued with more callers’ additions. (9:29) Felger, Mazz, and Murray discuss Jerry Jones’ obsession with Milton. (22:03) Callers weigh in with more of their thoughts on Mazz’s Tiers and everything else discussed so far. (30:36) The guys share their final thoughts and the Email of the Day.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show discussing Bill Belichick’s recent comments on the Patriots and Patriots ownership. (17:28) Callers weigh in on Belichick’s interview. (26:13) The guys and callers continue to share their thoughts on Belichick’s interview. (34:39) 5 Questions that have Nothing to do with Sports with Jim Murray!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the final hour of the show resetting their thoughts on the Red Sox loss to the Orioles last night. (12:30) The guys share more thoughts on the Red Sox and their usage of analytics in last night’s loss. Plus, callers weigh in on the Red Sox and Patriots. (25:18) Final thoughts, calls, and the Email of the Day. (38:40) The Final Word!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show today discussing their disappointment following last night’s loss for the Red Sox against the Orioles. (15:10) Callers weigh in with their thoughts on last night’s Red Sox game. (24:19) The guys share their thoughts on the Red Sox usage of analytics in last night’s loss to the Orioles. Plus, Jarren Duran’s latest run-in with a fan. (34:24) More caller reactions on the Red Sox.
(0:00) Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com joins Felger and Mazz and opens the show discussing the latest with the Patriots and quarterback Drake Maye. (16:52) More thoughts on the Patriots, including some thoughts on the team's defense. (26:49) 3 up and 3 down from the last week with Bedard! (36:46) Some thoughts on Drake Maye and his performance in joint practices vs in the preseason games.
(0:00) Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com joins Felger and Mazz and opens the second hour of the show with more thoughts on the Patriots. (12:01) 10 questions from around the NFL with Greg Bedard! (24:54) 10 questions with Bedard continues. (32:17) Some thoughts on what Mike Vrabel had to say about Drake Maye’s performance so far in Training Camp and the Preseason.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the third hour of the show discussing the Red Sox current bullpen struggles and comments made by Alex Cora postgame on Monday about the roster. (15:43) More thoughts on the Red Sox. Plus, caller reaction to the Patriots and Red Sox. (24:35) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed on the show. (32:15) Could the entire 2024 Patriots draft class, outside of Drake Maye, be off the roster by week 1 of the 2025 season?
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray kick off the show with their thoughts on Drake Maye following this weekend’s preseason game against the Vikings. (14:52) Caller reactions about Drake Maye and the Patriots. (26:54) The guys discuss the Patriots offensive line and if there is cause for concern based on their performance in the preseason so far. (33:27) Comments on Efton Chism’s preseason performances and the state of the Patriots receiving room.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the second hour discussing Eliot Wolf’s comments on trading away early round draft picks to improve the Patriots. (12:01) Conversation on Drake Maye and whether he seems ready for his second season as the Patriots quarterback. (25:11) The guys discuss the issues plaguing the Red Sox bullpen and Marcelo Mayer being shut down for the year. (32:48) Caller reactions on everything the guys have discussed today.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray begin the third hour with a conversation about Stefon Diggs and his odd behavior with the Patriots. (12:18) Caller reactions about Nathaniel Lowe, the Red Sox bullpen, Drake Maye, and more! (25:34) Reaction to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred hinting at realigning the entire MLB. (35:35) The guys give their thoughts on the NFL trying out an automated ball measurement system instead of bringing out the chains.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray kick off the fourth hour reacting to Greg Bedard’s optimistic comments on the Patriots and discuss whether they can really compete for the division. (9:03) Comments on the Patriots receiving room, plus a lightning round of caller reactions on everything discussed today! (20:42) The Email of the Day! (29:48) The Final Word!
(0:00) Felger, Murray, and McCarthy open the final hour of the show resetting their thoughts on the current state of the Red Sox and their recent loss to the Astros. (11:41) Lightning Round of callers weighing in on an Agenda Free Friday. (25:28) Final thoughts, calls, and the Email of the Day. (38:00) The Final Word!
(0:00) Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe joins the show and opens the hour discussing the latest with the Patriots. (15:41) Felger, Murray, McCarthy, and Chris Gasper discuss Drake Maye’s comments on learning Josh McDaniels’ offense. Plus, a surprise visit from Alex Barth. (27:00) Chris Gasper weighs in with his thoughts on the Celtics 2025-2026 schedule and the recent Celtics sale being approved by the NBA Board of Governors. (35:39) Gasper shares his final thoughts on the show.
(0:00) The guys open the second hour of the show discussing more thoughts on Stefon Diggs’ potential impact for this upcoming season. Plus, callers weigh in. (11:12) Felger, Murray, and McCarthy share their thoughts on Alex Cora’s recent comments following his ejection in a loss against the Astros. (25:03) Callers weigh in on an Agenda Free Friday. (33:11) The guys discuss their thoughts on Tarik Skubal’s recent comments on the Red Sox possible sign stealing.
(0:00) Felger, Murray, and Matt McCarthy open the show with their opening takes on the Patriots offensive line and backup quarterback situation. (13:58) The guys share their thoughts on the Patriots’ wide receivers and how Stefon Diggs has been so far in training camp. (26:13) Callers weigh in on an Agenda Free Friday. (37:34) Felger shares his thoughts on the recent comments that Stefon Diggs made in an interview with Dianna Russini.
(0:00) Matt McCarthy and Mark Dondero open the final hour of the show continuing the latest Mazz’s Tiers. (11:52) The guys weigh in with their takes on Felger’s recent biking accident. (24:50) Final thoughts, calls, and the Email of the Day. (34:57) 5 Questions that have nothing to do with sports as The Final Word!
(00:00) Wyc Grousbeck, the old owner of the Celtics didn’t even actually own the Celtics. His Dad owned all of it but 2%. (16:26) Tim Healy Red Sox Beat reporter from the Boston Globe joins the show to discuss (32:41) The guys talk more about Felger’s unfortunate bike accident on ACK (that’s means Nantucket) (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!
(00:00) Hampton Beach Casino is holding a slew of concerts the next couple weeks and Hardy quizzes Fred and Wallach on what band is playing, and if the show is sold out or not. (xx:xx) Felger had to get airlifted off Nantucket after a bike accident. After a full diagnosis from MGH he is completely fine. (xx:xx) A special food drop came in from Bakey Bakery since they are opening a new location on Friday in Faneuil Hall! Thank you Bakey, the pastries are delicious! (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!
(0:00) Felger, Michael Holley, and Jim Murray open the final hour by resetting their thoughts on what Greg Bedard had to say about the Patriots earlier in the show. (14:58) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed on the show. (22:09) Final thoughts, calls, and emails! (36:01) The Final Word!
(0:00) Felger, Michael Holley, and Jim Murray open the third hour discussing the latest news on the Boston Celtics sale and Wyc Grousbeck. (14:08) More thoughts on the sale of the Celtics and Wyc Grousbeck possibly no longer being a Governor of the team. Plus, thoughts on the Celtics being left off the Christmas day slate of games. (23:08) After dropping their third in a row last night in Houston, is it time to panic for the Red Sox? (29:46) Thoughts on what Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal had to say about sign stealing and calling out the Red Sox on it.
(0:00) Felger, Michael Holley, and Jim Murray are joined by Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com and open the second hour with thoughts on Drake Maye’s rushing touchdown in Friday’s preseason opener. (7:14) 10 questions from Around the NFL with Greg Bedard! (21:56) More of the 10 questions from Around the NFL with Greg Bedard! (27:45) The callers weigh in on the Patriots. Plus, final thoughts from Bedard.
(0:00) Felger, Michael Holley, and Jim Murray are joined by Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com and open the show discussing Mike Vrabel and the culture he is trying to bring to the Patriots. (17:41) More thoughts on the Patriots and how they looked in Friday’s preseason game vs the Commanders. (27:35) 3 up and 3 down from the Patriots preseason opener last Friday night. (36:41) Thoughts on Drake Maye’s fumble in the preseason opener and if his turnovers are a concern.
(0:00) The second hour starts with Patriots talk and callers predicting what the Brady statue will look like when it’s unveiled later today. (15:10) Calls come in on everything Boston sports and more on an agenda free Friday. (26:30) A lightning round of calls come in on agenda free Friday on everything from the Brady statue to the LLWS. (39:50) The show says goodbye to a legend of the Felger household.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz and Murray start off Friday’s show with the Mazzulla contract extension, the Brady Statue and more as it’s an agenda free Friday. (14:30) The show continues to discuss Joe Mazzulla’s contract extension and why it happened now with calls coming in. (25:30) Felger discusses his issues with the new ESPN/NFL merger and his issues with streaming once again as calls continue to come in. (37:40) The first hour wraps with the guys discussing Roman Anthony’s extension.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray are live from the Faregrounds Restaurant and Pudley’s Pub in Nantucket and open the show discussing Roman Anthony’s contract extension with the Red Sox. (15:10) More thoughts on Anthony’s contract extension. Plus, the callers weigh in. (26:11) More caller reaction to the Roman Anthony contract extension with the Red Sox. (32:10) The latest Mazz’s Tiers!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray are live from the Faregrounds Restaurant and Pudley’s Pub in Nantucket and open the second hour by continuing Mazz’s Tiers! () The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed. () Reacting to comments made by Craig Breslow on the Roman Anthony contract extension. () 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports with Jim Murray!
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray are live from the Faregrounds Restaurant and Pudley’s Pub in Nantucket and open the third hour with the callers weighing in on all that they have discussed. (10:59) Some thoughts on the Red Sox last night. Plus, Mark Dondero joins the program for a segment. (18:27) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed. (28:34) Some thoughts on yesterday’s joint training camp practice for the Patriots and Commanders.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray are live from the Faregrounds Restaurant and Pudley’s Pub in Nantucket and open the final hour taking callers on all that has been discussed on the show. (8:28) Resetting thoughts on the Roman Anthony contract and how the two sides worked toward getting a deal done. (20:20) Final thoughts, calls, and emails! Plus, (32:28) The Final Word!
(0:00) Felger, Murray, and Alex Barth open the show discussing the Patriots and Commanders joint practice that had multiple fights break out during it. (17:11) Alex Barth gives his thoughts on what he saw at Patriots Training Camp today. (25:23) The callers weigh in on all things Patriots. (34:48) More thoughts from Felger on his dislike of the joint practices that are held every year during training camps.
(0:00) Felger, Murray, and Alex Barth open the third hour of the show discussing Drake Maye and his performance so far in Patriots Training Camp. (15:20) Discussion on the top quarterbacks in the NFL and where Drake Maye lines up to them. (24:33) How has former Patriots QB Joe Milton looked in Dallas Cowboys Training Camp so far? (32:38) Felger resets his thoughts on joint practices and why he doesn’t care about them anymore.
(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show asking the question: why can’t the Patriots be the Commanders? (13:47) Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com joins the guys live from Patriots Training Camp to discuss the latest with the team. (30:45) Caller reactions about Drake Maye and the Patriots expectations. (37:20) Discussion on if the Patriots will have a better record than the Jets this season.