Your Boston Sports Relief. Gil and Tommy break down everything Boston sports with the takes, the passion, and the honesty of two fans who live and die with these teams. Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins, from the trade deadline to training camp to the playoff race, we cover it all. New episodes every week. Pull up a stool and join the Bullpen.
Red Sox Season Wrap Up + Bruins Early Season Check In
Host Alex Speier and guest Rob Bradford analyze the Red Sox season wrap-up and the Bruins' early season performance, offering insights into key player performances and offseason challenges.
6 Oct 2026
Patriots Beat the Bills 29-26 + Raiders Preview
Host Christopher Gasbarro and guest [Guest Name, Credential] analyze the Patriots' win over the Bills and preview the upcoming Raiders game.
1 Oct 2026
Patriots Blown Out By Jaguars, Drake Maye's Collapse, and a Trip to Buffalo
Host of The Boston Bullpen Podcast analyzes the Patriots' devastating loss to the Jaguars and Drake Maye's struggles, then previews the upcoming Buffalo game.
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Red Sox vs Yankees Wild Card Series Preview & Bites and Bets at Custom Crust Kitchen
Host Alex Rodriguez and guest Payton Tolle preview the Red Sox vs. Yankees Wild Card Series, discussing pitching matchups and key injuries.
23 Sept 2026
Bruins Season Preview & Bites & Bets at Champions Pub
Host Tommy Fitzgerald previews the Bruins season, discussing key player decisions and betting odds, in this interview episode.
Hosts Gil and Tommy dissect the Patriots' gritty win over the Steelers and preview the upcoming matchup against the Jaguars, offering insights into player performance and team strategy.
17 Sept 2026
Patriots Home Opener: Previewing the Steelers & Our Bold Predictions
Host A.J. Brown and guest TreVeyon Henderson discuss the Patriots' home opener against the Steelers, analyzing team changes and offering bold predictions in this interview.
Host Alex Speier and guest Alex Speier analyze the Red Sox playoff push, Willson Contreras's return, and the team's top trades in this interview.
12 Sept 2026
Patriots Drop the Opener, Lose A.J. Brown
Hosts Gil and Tommy analyze the Patriots' tough Week 1 loss, discussing key moments, player performances, and the impact of A.J. Brown's injury in this interview episode.
9 Sept 2026
Christian Gonzalez Signs: Breaking Down the Richest Deal in Patriots History
We just spent an entire episode debating whether Christian Gonzalez would ever get paid, and about 12 hours after we hit publish, he signed the richest contract in franchise history. Gil goes solo to break down the deal: the numbers, why it stalled for months, and the wild stat behind it, Gonzalez is the first Patriots first-round pick to sign a second contract with the team since Dont'a Hightower back in 2012. We get into the structure of the deal, what it means for Drake Maye's looming exte...
8 Sept 2026
Patriots Week 1: Gonzalez's Standoff & the Red Sox Are Rolling
Kickoff is one day away, and the biggest story in the NFL right now might be a Patriots cornerback who still doesn't know if he's playing. Gil and Tommy break down where things stand with Christian Gonzalez, the injury report heading into Seattle, and a full preview of the Super Bowl LX rematch. Plus our Top 5 things to watch on opening night, and Tommy's not buying the hype: is this team actually worse than the one that went 14-3 last year? Then we catch up on a red-hot Red Sox team. They're...
2 Sept 2026
Patriots Season Preview: Roster Breakdown, Over/Unders & Predictions
The season's here, so we're going all in. Gil and Tommy break down the entire Patriots roster position by position, from Drake Maye's MVP-caliber Year 3 to the biggest question marks on the depth chart, including a defense that just lost its top pass rusher to PUP and a cornerback who hasn't committed to playing Week 1 without a new deal. We set our own over/unders on Maye's numbers, A.J. Brown's targets, team sacks, and whether Christian Gonzalez even suits up for all 17 games. Then we go ga...
28 Aug 2026
Gonzo's Back, Kraft's Helicopter & the Sox Gear Up for the Yankees
Christian Gonzalez is finally back at practice, but the contract still isn't done. Gil and Tommy break down where things stand with two weeks until the opener, and the moment that stole the show: Kraft's helicopter landing during Gonzo's press conference about his deal. You can't make it up. Then the injuries keep piling up in Foxborough. Henderson went down, Woodson left practice early, and now the punter is out. Vrabel's "I don't think we have a very deep team" warning is playing out in rea...
25 Aug 2026
Boutte Traded, the Pats Depth Problem & the Sox Hit 70 Wins
The Patriots made a move. Gil and Tommy break down the Kayshon Boutte trade to the Texans, what they got back, and whether the return was enough for a guy who led the team in playoff receiving yards last season. Then the preseason game. The Pats beat the Eagles 24-21, but the depth behind the starters is a real concern. Gil and Tommy dig into what went wrong on defense, the O-line injuries piling up, and what it means heading into the regular season. Plus the guys who stood out. The Red Sox s...
22 Aug 2026
Pats Torch the Eagles, Gonzo Still Out & the Sox Wake Up
The Patriots just spent two days going head-to-head with a Super Bowl contender, and they more than held their own. Gil and Tommy break down the Eagles joint practices: Drake Maye carving up the NFL's No. 4 secondary, A.J. Brown torching his old team, and a defense that answered back with five interceptions. Is this a real contender taking shape, or just preseason hype? Plus a preview of Saturday night's preseason finale at Gillette. Then there's Christian Gonzalez. Devon Witherspoon reset th...
17 Aug 2026
Red Sox Bats Go Cold, the Gonzo Standoff & Bites & Bets Debuts
The bats have gone quiet at the worst time. Gil and Tommy break down the Red Sox slide, a lifeless offense that's dropped 7 of 10 and can't buy a hit with runners on, and ask whether it's real trouble or just noise for a team still holding a playoff spot. Plus: Adley Rutschman's cold stretch, and the reinforcements on the way with Trevor Story and Roman Anthony starting rehab assignments. Then to Foxborough, where the Christian Gonzalez saga just got a new twist. Devon Witherspoon signed the ...
13 Aug 2026
Red Sox Free Fall, Gonzo's Standoff & Bruins Bet Big
The Boston Bullpen is back, and the mood has flipped. After going 30-5 over 35 games, the Red Sox have suddenly dropped 5 straight, getting swept in Toronto with an offense that's gone ice cold at the worst time. Gil and Tommy break down the free fall: what's wrong with the bats, whether it's a real problem or just a market correction, and how Adley Rutschman's long-awaited debut got swallowed up by the skid. Then to Foxborough, where Christian Gonzalez has become the story of camp. He skippe...
9 Aug 2026
Red Sox Red Hot, Camp Drama & a Celtics Shakeup
The Boston Bullpen Podcast is back. Gil and Tommy dig into the hottest team in baseball, the Red Sox went 30-5 over a 35-game stretch (the best in franchise history) to storm from double-digits under .500 into a playoff spot, a month after fans wanted Craig Breslow fired and the owners to sell. Is this run for real, or are we setting ourselves up for heartbreak? Plus: Adley Rutschman starts his rehab assignment and could debut any day, Roman Anthony works his way back, and we relitigate wheth...
4 Aug 2026
Red Sox Deadline Chaos & Patriots Camp Heats Up
The Boston Bullpen Podcast is officially open. In our debut episode, Gil and Tommy react to a wild Red Sox trade deadline as Craig Breslow abandons the slow build and goes all in. Boston lands three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the rival Orioles, then shocks everyone by shipping former No. 4 overall pick Marcelo Mayer to the Giants for hard-throwing reliever Erik Miller. We break down the massive prospect haul Boston gave up for Rutschman (Anthony Eyanson, Kyson Witherspoon, End...
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