Matt McCarthy Show // Organizational Instability Looms Over Red Sox // Monitoring The Red Sox Lineup Going Forward - 6/21 (Hour 2)

(0:00) Leroy Irvin and Cerrone Battle kick off the final hour of the show with the Entertainment Report - featuring F1 The Movie weekend premiere, the Diddy Trial's toll on his daughters and Athletics rookie phenom SS Jacob Wilson and his unique training regimen. More callers share their favorite cinema in a sports game/event. (12:28) Best Cinema to come out of a single game/sporting event - callers continued. Local caller shouts out Leominster native, Mark Daigneault - Head Coach of the 2024-25 NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder.  (24:45) The People's Show continues as the discussion about the most cinematic sports games people have witnessed. The callers dominate with their testimonials. Boston sports tragedies are introduced. (39:58) The Playa's Call - Time where the panel takes time to acknowledge someone in sports/life.  ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin and Cerrone Battle begin Hour #2 by going to the callers and their thoughts and questions on the Celtics. More breakdown of the Celtics' draft selections. Cerrone expresses his optimism for the #46 pick, Amari Williams and analyzes his game. The duo collectively advocate for a change in the Celtics philosophy/approach to the game. (13:23) Irvin and Battle go down memory lane, nostalgia triggered by The Whispers - Musical Selection of the Day. Cerrone follows up on his NBA Draft vs NFL Draft tease. He discusses the differences in the importance bestowed upon NFL Draft picks as opposed to the NBA Draft prospects. Leroy poses the question to the audience, "What's the greatest story ever told in a single sports game you had witnessed?" (22:56) Leroy names some of the most memorable sports stories told from a single game. Cerrone adds his examples to the mix. The callers provide more examples of storybook games. (34:20) What's the greatest sports story to come out of a single game? - Callers share their thoughts. Leroy and Cerrone are reminded of games they've attended together in the early 2000's. Old timers go back in time for some added perspective. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin and Cerrone Battle start the show by exchanging pleasantries following some well deserved vacation time. The Music of the Day is dedicated to "The Whispers" following the recent passing of one of the lead singers of the group, Walter Scott. Irvin and Battle pivot to the Celtics and the start to their offseason. Cerrone breaks down the Celtics' trades that sent Porzingis to Atlanta and Holiday to Portland, while shedding the light on some optimism to next season.  (12:37) Leroy and Cerrone react to comments made by Shams Charania on his expectations for the Celtics to continue making trades. Leroy expresses his disappointment over the Celtics early playoff exit, in spite of Tatum's injury. Cerrone suggests the Celtics' Championship core is still in tact. What should the Celtics expectations be for next season, in a down Eastern Conference? Leroy provides a Jayson Tatum injury update. (22:29) Brad Stevens comments on the Celtics new ownership regime's commitment to spending following the 1st Round of the NBA Draft. Irvin and Battle get into the 2nd Apron restrictions that NBA teams are actively avoiding, including the Celtics. The duo highlight how tough it is to maintain camaraderie with the new CBA salary cap penalties in the NBA. More on the Celtics' roster construction. (34:21) Leroy and Cerrone analyze the Celtics' 1st Round Draft selection - Hugo Gonzalez. Cerrone highlights the caliber of International talent in the NBA over the last quarter century. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Matt McCarthy begins the final hour of the show by giving the Red Sox Public Relations team some praise over their media availability the night of the Rafael Devers trade. (8:18) Top Sports Venue Destinations - McCarthy asks the people, "Which sports venues are on the bucket list to visit?" McTakey has the epiphany that baseball stadiums and golf courses make up the majority of his answer by highlighting the disparity between the different sports and their respective venues. (22:41) David Ortiz posts to social media text messages sent to Raffy Devers that went without a response that were time-stamped during the beginning portion of the season. Ortiz was offering advice to Devers - who had been struggling to start the season. Devers hits 2-run HR against former teammate, Brayan Bello live during Game 2 of series. McCarthy comments on Devers' arrogance in ignoring Big Papi's attempts to counsel him. (32:12) Matt McCarthy closes out the show clamoring for the PGA Tour to have more tournaments in the Northeast. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @MattMcCarthy985 | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Matt McCarthy begins Hour #2 reacting to comments made by former Red Sox Pitcher, Pedro Martinez highlighting the downfall and dysfunctional perception the Red Sox are earning by trading away homegrown Hall of Fame talent. McCarthy continues to highlight the latest Jeff Passan reporting on the Red Sox' internal dysfunction. (10:48) McCarthy breaks down comments made by Craig Breslow regarding the team post-Devers trade. McCarthy holds Breslow in a higher regard than Bloom. More excerpts from the latest Passan piece on Boston. McCarthy discerns that a purge in the front office was warranted and defends Breslow becoming a more empowered General Manager. McTakey manages to take down Theo Epstein's disciples and recommendations. (24:53) McCarthy reports on the Red Sox lineup posted for today's game that features Jarren Duran leading off at DH and Roman Anthony playing LF. Monitoring the Red Sox lineup going forward. McTakey puts Jarren Duran on the trading block if/when the Red Sox become sellers. Talk about the Red Sox youth movement. (33:43) McCarthy follows up on the extensive Jeff Passan report on the Red Sox, this time - Kristian Campbell and his start at 2B on the big league ballclub to begin the season. McTakey rips the team for their premature gloating over Campbell's hot start to the year.  ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @MattMcCarthy985 | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Matt McCarthy begins the show with instant reaction to the Red Sox (7-5) win over the Giants Friday night. Former Red Sox 3B/DH Rafael Devers went (0-5) including a 9th Inning strike out to Sox Closer, Aroldis Chapman. McCarthy highlights the positive momentum the Red Sox have built post-Devers trade, attributing the Sox' recent successes to quality starting pitching and ridding Devers from the ballclub. (14:46) McCarthy analyzes comments made by Raffy Devers pregame yesterday regarding his willingness to play 1B for the Boston Red Sox. McTakey believes Devers is disingenuous when he states he would've been open to playing 1B, if the team would've approached him in Spring Training, highlighting his slow start was because of his lack of presence at Spring Training. Would Devers still be in Boston if he would've transitioned to 1B when the team asked him to? Jeff Passan reports on the Devers saga. (26:40) McCarthy re-hashes the "alignment" moniker made by Sam Kennedy & Craig Breslow during the media call last week following the trade of Devers to SF. Matt references "defensive alignment" and interprets those remarks as tacit shots at Devers' poor defensive reputation. McCarthy continues with the Devers trade fallout by describing how Devers was notified on the team's plane to the smear campaign levied against him.  (39:02) McCarthy continues to break down the Rafael Devers trade to SF. He proclaims the situation became personal between Devers and management. More testimonial from the latest Jeff Passan reporting. Callers weigh in on the Devers trade. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @MattMcCarthy985 | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy & Cerrone begin the final hour of the show by going to the phone lines. The Entertainment Report features Antonio Brown in the news for the wrong reason, Kanye West making an appearance at the Diddy Trial, plus Kendrick Lamar tour sound from Toronto. (11:47) How much misbehavior are you willing to tolerate, if you were running a franchise? Irvin & Battle draw their lines in the sand. (24:32) Leroy & Cerrone share their most vivid sports memories with their fathers/kids. Callers flood the lines with their own father-son testimonials. (38:35) The Playa's Call - featuring a PSA from Leroy who reports on former Patriot LB, Tully Banta-Cain running his Beach Football League for the 2nd straight year in Hampton Beach, NH this July. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle begin Hour #2 with some Tom Brady talk ahead of his statue unveiling on August 8th. Cerrone poses the question, "Who else is deserving of their own statue in Foxboro, or should Brady be the only one?" The duo are critical of the date chosen to reveal the Brady statue. Callers weigh in on the statue discussion. (12:33) The callers offer their respective answers to which other New England Patriot is worthy of a statue in Foxboro. Cerrone researches different players, coaches and owners who have had statues built in their honor around the league. (23:42) Leroy & Cerrone react to the Thunder-Pacers Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Despite the low ratings for the NBA Finals, the duo praise the competitive play through 4 games. Cerrone points out that low ratings doesn't correlate to bad basketball and vice versa.  (33:57) Leroy follows up on his tease of asking the listeners for their preference on Wollaston Beach: Tony's Clam Shop or The Original Clam Box? Irvin & Battle go to the phone lines for everything discussed in the show. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin & Cerrone Battle open their Father's Day Weekend Show by recognizing the lack of dedicated music related to fatherhood. Leroy goes on a monologue about the holiday that is "Father's Day" and its significance.  (13:01) Leroy & Cerrone react to the Red Sox-Yankees win last night - 2-1 (F/10). The game ended on a walkoff wallball single from Catcher, Carlos Narvaez in the 10th Inning. Leroy highlights the difference in "juice" this weekend series as opposed to last weekend's series against the same Yankee opponent. Is the youth movement here to stay, with Mayer, Anthony and Campbell all up at the same time? Cerrone talks about the difficulty in sending any of the prospects back to AAA-Worcester after the hype they've helped create. (25:36) Irvin & Battle discuss the impending Tom Brady statue reveal as the date is set for Preseason Week 1, August 8th ahead of the Patriots matchup versus the Commanders. The duo give Brady his flowers and reminisce about the greatest NFL player of all time. Cerrone proclaims Tom Brady Day should be a holiday and proceeds to highlight his impact on the sport and economic impact on the region.  (35:38) Leroy & Cerrone continue their discussion of the Tom Brady statue and how it should look. They take caller suggestions on the design of the Brady statue. ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda

(0:00) Leroy Irvin and Cerrone Battle kick off the final hour of the show with The Entertainment Report featuring: The Carter VI fan backlash, Timbaland producing the world's first AI artist and Halle Berry love life news. Leroy and Cerrone continues to highlight Allen Iverson's influence in society, on-and-off the court. Iverson gets his flowers on today being his 50th birthday. They open up the phone lines to the callers' opinions on other athletes with major cultural impact.  (13:59) Leroy and Cerrone continues to commemorate Allen Iverson on his birthday by highlighting other athletes who have impacted society and generations the way he did. Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods and Julius Erving are mentioned amongst other caller suggestions. (25:34) More caller suggestions for athletes who have had a major impact culturally. (34:44) Lightning round of callers. Plus, The Playa's Call ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ON TWITTER/X: @BostonLIrvin | @Cerrone_Battle | @jorgiesepulveda