Kevin Millar, a key member of the 2004 Red Sox team that ended an 86-year championship drought, took to social media to welcome Bregman and give him some homework. “Welcome to Red Sox Nation ...

Lou Merloni will take over as the network’s primary color commentator alongside lead play-by-play man Dave O’Brien, and Will Middlebrooks and Kevin Millar will serve as rotating color analysts ...

Will Middlebrooks and Kevin Millar also return as color analysts. Middlebrooks also will be a major part of WEEI’s broadcasts while contributing to NESN’s pre- and postgame programs.

Club legend Al Kellock will bring up a century of games as MD, while Franco Smith's side will aim to extend their winning run over Welsh opponents.