Alex Barth

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Writer and Digital Producer at WBZ-FM (Boston, MA)

✍🏻&🗣️ Boston Sports for @985TheSportsHub | Co-Host @Patriots Catch-22 Podcast | Formerly @CLNSMedia @NBCSBoston @ESPNIthaca | Always #BostonStrong

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Patriots rookie minicamp notebook: First look at the Class of 2025

6 days ago | 985thesportshub.com | Alex Barth

Home/NFLNFLNews, notes, and observations from the New England Patriots’ first rookie minicamp practice of 2025. Alex BarthUpdated May 9, 2025 6:05 PM EDTPlayers lined up at New England Patriots rookie minicamp practice on Friday at Gillette Stadium. Alex Barth/98.5 The Sports HubNew England Patriots rookie minicamp kicked off on Friday. It's the first of two rookie minicamp practices the team will have over the course of the next three days, and the only one that was open to the media.
Patriots Mailbag: Bulk of the offseason in the books

6 days ago | 985thesportshub.com | Alex Barth

Home/NFLNFLAnswering Patriots fans’ questions as the roster-building portion of the offseason comes to a close. Alex BarthUpdated May 9, 2025 9:24 AM EDTINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 25: Head coach Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Patriots fill pro scouting director role

1 week ago | 985thesportshub.com | Alex Barth

Home/NFLNFLThe New England Patriots have hired AJ Highsmith as their pro scouting director. He is the son of senior personnel executive Alonzo Highsmith. Alex BarthUpdated May 8, 2025 12:50 PM EDTSep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots helmet during the game against New Orleans Saints during the first half at Gillette Stadium.
Patriots announce jersey numbers for 2025 rookie class

1 week ago | 985thesportshub.com | Alex Barth

Home/NFLNFLThe New England Patriots announced the rookie numbers for their 2025 draft class. Alex BarthUpdated May 6, 2025 1:13 PM EDTApr 25, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots first round draft pick Will Campbell addresses media during a press conference on the game field at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn ImagesEric Canha-Imagn ImagesNew England Patriots rookie minicamp is this weekend.
Massachusetts high schools had an increased presence in the 2025 NFL Draft

1 week ago | 985thesportshub.com | Alex Barth

Home/NFLNFLMassachusetts high schools had five players taken in the 2025 NFL Draft, leading the way among New England states. Alex BarthUpdated May 6, 2025 11:41 AM EDTApr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; The Green Bay 2025 logo on the main stage before the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesKirby Lee-Imagn ImagesWhen talking about high school football as a pipeline to the NFL, Massachusetts usually isn't high on the list.
Julian Edelman to be inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame

1 week ago | rock929rocks.com | Alex Barth

On Monday morning, the New England Patriots announced that wide receiver Julian Edelman will be the 37th inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame. Edelman was in his first year on the ballot. Edelman was one of three finalists for this year's round of voting, along with kicker Adam Vinatieri and guard Logan Mankins. Voting took place online over the last month. "Julian Edelman is one of the great success stories in our franchise's history," team owner Robert Kraft said in a statement.
Top 11 moments of Julian Edelman’s career

1 week ago | 985thesportshub.com | Alex Barth

Home/NFLNFLFor a player like Julian Edelman, who was at his best was the stage was the biggest, individual moments stand out as much as his entire body of work. Alex BarthUpdated May 5, 2025 3:56 PM EDTGLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 01: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots celebrates as he scores a 3 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C.
Julian Edelman to be inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame

1 week ago | 985thesportshub.com | Alex Barth

Home/NFLNFLThe New England Patriots announced they’ll be inducting wide receiver Julian Edelman into the team Hall of Fame. Alex BarthUpdated May 5, 2025 10:35 AM EDTEdelman’s competitiveness, like his fearlessness and toughness, have often been mentioned in his teammates’ social media messages the past few days. Some, such as Kraft and Tom Brady, cited Edelman’s personal growth. It’s a subject that arose in a conversation with Matthew Slater a couple of training camps ago.
Drake Maye shares his thoughts on the Patriots' offseason

2 weeks ago | 985thesportshub.com | Alex Barth

Home/NFLNFLNew England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye shared his thoughts on the team’s offseason, and some of his new teammates. Alex BarthUpdated May 1, 2025 3:07 PM EDTFOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 28: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Which Patriots UDFAs have the best chance to make the team?

2 weeks ago | 985thesportshub.com | Alex Barth

Home/NFLNFLHow many members of the New England Patriots’ UDFA class will make the initial 53-man roster? Alex BarthUpdated May 1, 2025 10:25 AM EDTRB Lan Larison, TE CJ Dippre (via USA Today Images)USA Today ImagesThe New England Patriots' 2025 draft class has received wide praise coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft. They kept the momentum going after the draft, signing an impressive undrafted free agent (UDFA) class as well. Of the 17 UDFAs, multiple players have a real shot at making the roster.