Opening Day and the Celtics avoid Tragedy

The Simple Minds Sports Show

It’s Opening Day for the Red Sox, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know as they take on the Rangers! We’re diving into the lineup, the surprising roster moves, and whether the Sox can get a long-term deal done for their new ace. Plus, Jayson Tatum survives a near-disaster, and Celtics new ownership brings some… interesting off-court headlines. Buckle up for a wild ride!

Show Segments:

Red Sox Opening Day

• Red Sox vs. Rangers matchup breakdown
• Pitching duel: Garrett Crochet vs. Nathan Eovaldi
• Opening Day Lineup:
• Jarren Duran (LF)
• Rafael Devers (DH)
• Alex Bregman (3B)
• Triston Casas (1B)
• Trevor Story (SS)
• Kristian Campbell (2B)
• Wilyer Abreu (RF)
• Connor Wong (C)
• Ceddanne Rafaela (CF)
• Kristian Campbell makes the team over Marcelo Mayer:
• Campbell: MLB Pipeline’s #7 ranked prospect
• Mayer: MLB Pipeline’s #12 ranked prospect
• Roman Anthony: MLB Pipeline’s #2 ranked prospect
• Campbell’s insane rise from redshirt at Georgia Tech to Eastern League MVP in just two years
• Devers shifts to full-time DH—what does it mean for the Sox?
• Contract talk: Red Sox fail to extend Crochet before the season—will he be their long-term ace?

Celtics Avoid Tragedy and Get Kinky

• Jayson Tatum goes down—Domantas Sabonis nearly ends the Celtics’ season
• Mazzulla saw his Providence College coaching career flash before his eyes
• Jaylen Brown prepped for another summer of absurd trade rumors
• Tatum is immortal—back to full-speed workouts the next day
• Celtics' new owner, Billy Chisholm, has an intriguing better half
• Meet Kimberley Ford Chisholm, author of Hump: True Tales of Sex After Kids
• A real page-turner—Billy C. bringing the spice to Celtics ownership
• And yes, Celtics fans, let’s stop complaining about money already

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