Zolak & Bertrand

The Red Sox' late comeback attempt was washed away on Monday night, as reliever Heath Hembree surrendered an eighth inning run in a 3-3 game that gave the Toronto Blue Jays enough to stave off the Sox. With another blown lead from the bullpen, Zolak and Hardy, in for Bertrand, can't help but feel that the biggest trade deadline need reared it's ugly head last night. 

The Red Sox' late comeback attempt was washed away on Monday night, as reliever Heath Hembree surrendered an eighth inning run in a 3-3 game that gave the Toronto Blue Jays enough to stave off the Sox. With another blown lead from the bullpen, Zolak and Hardy, in for Bertrand, can't help but feel that the biggest trade deadline need reared it's ugly head last night. 

On Monday, Celtics legend Paul Pierce signed a one-day contract that allowed him to retire as a member of the team that gave him his start. With The Truth now officially retired, we can let the legacy talk begin. Zo and Hardy wonder whether or not Pierce would be viewed the same way league-wide would it not have been for the addition of one player that helped get Pierce and the Celtics over the hump to raise a banner in 2008.

With Hardy sliding over to handle hosting duties today, we are fortunate enough to have Sean Sylver handle headlines duty today. This being the first time he has had the pleasure of working with Zo, we thought it would be a great opportunity for the two to get to know each other.

The deadline for players under the franchise tag to work out a contract extension came and went on Monday afternoon, and among the names who will be playing under the tag this season is Redskins QB Kirk Cousins. Find out what the Washington front office had to say about the large sum of money left on the table and why their team president should probably look at the roster before he speaks about his team's players.

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick went on TV yesterday to discuss the image and perception of unemployed QB Colin Kaepernick. Zolak and Hardy react to Vick's advice to the headline-making QB.

We go to our resident Lions fan, Hardy, for the latest news out of Motor City after the team extended a camp invite to Calvin Johnson. Johnson of course retired from the NFL last year.

We go to our resident Lions fan, Hardy, for the latest news out of Motor City after the team extended a camp invite to Calvin Johnson. Johnson of course retired from the NFL last year.

With Hardy sliding over to handle hosting duties today, we are fortunate enough to have Sean Sylver handle headlines duty today. This being the first time he has had the pleasure of working with Zo, we thought it would be a great opportunity for the two to get to know each other.

The deadline for players under the franchise tag to work out a contract extension came and went on Monday afternoon, and among the names who will be playing under the tag this season is Redskins QB Kirk Cousins. Find out what the Washington front office had to say about the large sum of money left on the table and why their team president should probably look at the roster before he speaks about his team's players.

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick went on TV yesterday to discuss the image and perception of unemployed QB Colin Kaepernick. Zolak and Hardy react to Vick's advice to the headline-making QB.

The Red Sox' late comeback attempt was washed away on Monday night, as reliever Heath Hembree surrendered an eighth inning run in a 3-3 game that gave the Toronto Blue Jays enough to stave off the Sox. With another blown lead from the bullpen, Zolak and Hardy, in for Bertrand, can't help but feel that the biggest trade deadline need reared it's ugly head last night. 

On Monday, Celtics legend Paul Pierce signed a one-day contract that allowed him to retire as a member of the team that gave him his start. With The Truth now officially retired, we can let the legacy talk begin. Zo and Hardy wonder whether or not Pierce would be viewed the same way league-wide would it not have been for the addition of one player that helped get Pierce and the Celtics over the hump to raise a banner in 2008.

Zolak and Adam Jones break down the role that new Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks will take on in their already loaded passing game. How will the Patriots arsenal, and even their schedule for this season effect his production?

League sources say that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is still upset at Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, after he was seen wearing a t-shirt with the commissioner's likeness on it upon landing in New England after their flight home from the Super Bowl. Though not a great look for Goodell, Zo and Jones tell you why this could negatively effect Patricia moving forward as well.

The Celtics big free agent splash was finalized on Friday, and Gordon Hayward was introduced in Boston at a press conference that afternoon. The only problem? Hayward himself was not in attendance. Zo and Jones talk about possible red flags that this might send up when it comes to Hayward adjusting to the Boston market.

If you ask a Patriot, they will tell you that the thought of a perfect 19-0 season is not even close to being on their radar. But Zo and Jones might not be buying that. Find out some of the evidence that might lead them to believe that the Pats are all-in on the attempt at perfection.

It was a big start for David Price on Sunday night, and to the surprise of some and the delight of everybody, the lefty hurled a gem against the New York Yankees to eatn a split of the four game weekend series at Fenway. Zolak and Adam Jones, sitting in for Beetle, react to one of the bigger wins for Price in a Red Sox uniform.

The hot stove is heating up in Boston. Word came out this weekend that the Sox are close to landing White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier in a trade. And with Dave Dombrowski's history of fireworks at the deadline, we may be in store for a major splash come July 31. Zo and Jones react to the swirling rumors, and one other huge name being thrown out there as a possible target for the Red Sox.

League sources say that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is still upset at Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, after he was seen wearing a t-shirt with the commissioner's likeness on it upon landing in New England after their flight home from the Super Bowl. Though not a great look for Goodell, Zo and Jones tell you why this could negatively effect Patricia moving forward as well.