4/2/26 Full Show - Alex Cora admits Red Sox week "wasn't great" | Tom E. Curran, Rob Bradford join

The WEEI Afternoons team delivers a candid and multifaceted analysis of the Boston Red Sox's 1-5 start to the 2026 season, characterizing it as one of the worst in franchise history and likening it to a 'Charlie Brown Christmas tree'—a symbol of disappointment and disarray. Hosts Andy Hart, Nick Fitzy Stevens, and Ted Johnson dissect the team's struggles, citing poor defense, excessive strikeouts, lack of offensive production, and a troubling absence of leadership and team energy. The benching of key players like Carlos Narvaez and Trevor Story is seen as a sign of deeper issues, particularly the void left by Alex Bregman’s departure, with no clear natural leader emerging among the current roster. The hosts express concern over the team’s disengagement, highlighted by a moment when a batter’s third strike went unrecognized—a symbolic representation of their overall lack of focus. Despite these challenges, there is cautious optimism about young talent like Connelly Early and the potential for improvement as the season progresses. The segment also features a sharp contrast with the Boston Celtics’ dominant 147-129 victory over the Miami Heat, where Jalen Brown’s 43-point explosion and Jason Tatum’s triple-double underscore the team’s elite depth and adaptability. The Celtics are lauded as the top East contender, with role players stepping up and defensive intensity on full display. The show concludes on a humorous note, celebrating the 'Dong Report' segment’s viral success and teasing a crossover with Christian Arcand, while previewing upcoming guests and expressing cautious hope for the Red Sox’s upcoming games and a strong Bruins performance.