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Boston Balling

Boston Balling

Written by: Gabby Hurlbut
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Boston Balling is bringing you the latest in all things Boston sports! From reactions to the Red Sox hiring Alex Cora back as their manager, to the Patriots entering a new era, Gabby Hurlbut is unpacking it all! Join me every week!!© 2026 Boston Balling Art
Episodes
  • EXCLUSIVE: Alex Bregman TURNS DOWN Red Sox OFFER—Did Boston FUMBLE the Franchise Future??
    Feb 19 2026

    Red Sox fans eye a new era as Boston’s pitching firepower headlines 2026. With Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suárez, and Sonny Gray anchoring a rotation poised to dominate, are the Red Sox ready for a postseason surge—or will offensive uncertainty hold them back?

    Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian examines critical lineup questions, from Marcelo Mayer and Caleb Durbin’s roles in a youthful infield to Trevor Story’s comeback potential. The dynamic outfield trio—Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Roman Anthony—emerge as defensive juggernauts, while the bullpen’s prowess, led by Aroldis Chapman, remains a key asset. Debates swirl around first base and DH duties for Triston Casas and Willson Contreras, and whether Masataka Yoshida can deliver consistent impact. Can Boston’s blend of rising stars and veteran arms turn defensive strength into championship contention?

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    33 mins
  • DOMINANCE: Team USA Hockey DEFENDS Glory—Aerin Frankel, Abbey Murphy, Hilary Knight Lead Charge
    Feb 18 2026

    Team USA Hockey dominate the Winter Olympics, setting records and turning heads with Aerin Frankel’s unstoppable goaltending and Hilary Knight’s dynamic leadership. Can the women’s team maintain their momentum in the gold medal showdown against Canada, especially with their penalty troubles looming? Abbey Murphy, Taylor Heise, and Alex Carpenter drive a relentless offense that outscored opponents 31-1—will their flawless performance continue?

    Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down both the men’s and women’s teams, spotlighting Auston Matthews’ standout play, Connor Hellebuyck’s reliability, and the key contributions from the Tkachuk brothers and Jack Eichel. The men face Sweden in a high-stakes quarterfinal, but slow starts and defensive lapses raise questions: can Team USA unlock its full potential and outplay Canada’s firepower? Don’t miss this pulse-pounding Olympic hockey analysis—two rosters stacked with talent, two very different paths to gold.

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    31 mins
  • SURGE: Jaylen Brown ELEVATES Boston Celtics—Is He the REAL NBA MVP Over Cade Cunningham & SGA?
    Feb 17 2026

    Boston Celtics surge to second place in the Eastern Conference behind Jaylen Brown’s breakout MVP campaign. Can Boston stay hot as speculation grows around Jayson Tatum’s looming return?

    Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian dives into Brown’s career-best season, examining his offensive dominance, elite defense, and leadership in the absence of Tatum. The episode spotlights key contributions from Derrick White, Peyton Pritchard, and emerging young talents like Jordan Walsh and Baylor Scheierman, while breaking down Joe Mazzulla’s coaching adjustments after major offseason changes. With MVP endorsements from NBA stars and shifting All-Star Game dynamics, the Celtics’ chemistry and playoff outlook have never looked more promising.

    Will the return of Jayson Tatum disrupt the team’s rhythm, or could it propel Boston to Banner 19? Don’t miss this high-energy breakdown of the Celtics’ title chances and the players powering their unexpected rise.

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    32 mins
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