Sean McAdam, Conor Ryan, Greg Bedard & A. Sherrod Blakely join John Zannis on today's episode of the Boston Sports Beat presented by BetUs.com to discuss daily news surrounding the Red Sox, Bruins, Patriots & Celtics.

Sean recaps previews Game 1 of the ALCS between the Red Sox and Astros. Alex Cora will send out struggling Chris Sale (5-1, 3.16 ERA) to open the series. While Framber Valdez (11-6, 3.14 ERA) will get the nod for the Astros.

Conor discusses the big news that the Bruins and Charlie McAvoy have agreed to 8 years and $9.5 M AAV $26.5M in signing bonuses, $49.5M in salary for $76 M total. Also, Jeremy Swayman being named Bruins opening night starting goaltender.

Greg previews this Sunday's matchup between the 2-3 New England Patriots and 4-1 Dallas Cowboys. 

Sherrod reacts to Celtics Point Guard Marcus Smart's recent suspension for missing the team flight to Orlando. Smart will not play in the final preseason game vs the Miami Heat for violating this team rule Head Coach Ime Udoka had set. Will this effect the decision making in terms of being named a captain? 

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