Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian opens by looking at some of the young superstars around MLB and how the Red Sox can find one of their own, either internally or through an acquisition (0:00). Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about the Patriots as they get set to start training camp next week, how Drake Maye can build on the incredible season he had last year, Christian Gonzalez’s contract situation, how the Pats will fare with their challenging schedule, and more (12:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Sox, and also talk about the World Cup and the ESPYs (58:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chad Graff

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens by looking at Drake Maye’s upcoming season. Can Maye live up to expectations, and where does he rank on pundits’ lists (0:00)? Then, Brian and Baseball America’s Ian Cundall give out some awards for the Red Sox at the All-Star Break for team MVP, most improved, most disappointing, biggest surprise, and what to expect from the team for the rest of the season (20:35). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and talk Celtics and Sox (1:15:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens with his Sunday Thoughts after the Red Sox win their ninth straight game and discusses whether they have done enough to be buyers at the trade deadline (0:00). Then, he turns to the Celtics, discussing whether Jayson Tatum can level up his game this coming season and what Celtics fans can expect from Paul George (17:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the red-hot Sox (44:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian opens by discussing Craig Breslow’s job security given that the Red Sox have won 11 of their past 13 games and why some of the moves he made last offseason don’t look as bad as they did earlier in the season (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the Jaylen Brown trade, what was going down behind the scenes between Brown and the team, how Jayson Tatum is feeling, and more (22:15). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on Breslow’s job performance (1:12:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chad Finn

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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Brian looks at the ripple effect of the Jaylen Brown trade, why the front office was ready to move on from him, and which Celtics could benefit from extra minutes next season (0:00). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the trade, Bill Chisholm’s defensiveness during the Celtics' press conference on Monday, how the CBA motivated the team to make the move, and more (28:30). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener emails before hitting on some Patriots notes (58:25).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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