Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian discusses the Red Sox's four-game skid as well as Adley Rutschman's Sox debut behind the plate (0:00). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer's Tate Frazier about the Patriots' upcoming season, what to expect from Drake Maye, some of their favorite futures bets for the Pats and the rest of the NFL, and more (22:00). Brian and Jamie end with some last thoughts on the NFL and NBA schedules (1:16:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Tate Frazier Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by discussing Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's relationship, Christian Gonzalez's impact on the Patriots defense, and Adam Vinatieri's eyebrow-raising Hall of Fame speech (0:00). Then, he chats with Baseball America's Ian Cundall about the Red Sox's series loss to the A's, breaking a streak of nine wins. They also chat about which players could come off the injured list and make an impact, like Roman Anthony, Curtis Mead, and Trevor Story (23:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Sox (1:21:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ian Cundall Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian examines some developments out of Pats training camp, including Kayshon Boutte's value to the offense and what to expect from rookie tight end Eli Raridon (0:00). Then, Brian chats with Section 10's Tyler Milliken about the Red Sox's hot streak, Craig Breslow's trade deadline acquisitions, the Red Sox's lights-out bullpen, and more (16:00). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener calls on the Sox (1:13:20). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Tyler Milliken Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the moves that Craig Breslow and the Red Sox made at the trade deadline—including the major package they put together for All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman and the trade for Giants reliever Erik Miller that sent Marcelo Mayer away (0:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the moves and the Sox down the stretch (33:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts by discussing some new things the Patriots offense is trying out this year at training camp (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe's Chad Finn about the Red Sox's sweep of the Dodgers this weekend and some hitters the team might target before the trade deadline on Monday (8:20). Brian and Jamie end with some listener calls on Red Sox manager Chad Tracy and the Pats' all-time rushing leaders (47:45). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Finn Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by looking at the best QB and front office combinations in the NFL and what NBA stars the Celtics could target to improve their team (0:00). Then, he goes over some Boston sports questions with 98.5 The Sports Hub's Joe Murray. They talk about which Pats running back will have the most rushing yards this year, whether Garrett Crochet will pitch again this season, who the second-best scorer on the C's will be behind Jayson Tatum, and more (17:00). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener calls (55:55). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Joe Murray Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the first two games of the Red Sox-A's series and then reacts to the news that the Red Sox's brand new infielder, Curtis Mead, is headed to the IL with a fractured wrist after less than one full game with the club (0:00). Then, he chats with Yahoo Sports' Eric Edholm about the youngest Patriots players along the offensive line, the wide receiver corps, and more (21:50). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick's staff at North Carolina (57:25). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Eric Edholm Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Red Sox's trade that sends rookie pitcher Connelly Early to Washington in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead (0:00). Then, he chats with CLNS Media's Bobby Manning about the news that LeBron James is heading to Philly to join forces with Jaylen Brown, before they look at the Celtics heading into the 2026-27 season and whether they're still true title contenders (29:45). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email about the MLB trade deadline (1:24:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Bobby Manning Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with the Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan about the Patriots as they open up training camp this weekend, their most anticipated games on the schedule, whether Drake Maye is overrated or underrated heading into his third season, the offensive ceiling for this team, and more (0:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing this summer's sports stories (48:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the Red Sox's incredible 15-game win streak—which came to an end Wednesday night—and the top reasons for the Sox's great run (0:00). Then, Brian looks at a few bats the Red Sox could target at the trade deadline and touches on Christian Gonzalez's contract situation (35:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email and talk about the win streak (53:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Kevin Hench Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Red Sox's sweep of the Rays coming out of the All-Star break, which extends their winning streak to 13 games in a row (0:00). Then, Brian and Jamie chat about the World Cup final and the tournament overall before returning to the Sox's amazing and improbable winning streak (32:45). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Graff Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ian Cundall Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Finn Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian digs further into the Jaylen Brown trade and tries to explain why the Celtics were so eager to move on from Brown, whether Payton Pritchard can develop into a top player, what to expect out of Paul George in Boston, how sports media reacted to the trade, and more (0:00). Then, Brian answers some listener calls before he and Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the trade (46:00).  We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to the stunning news that the Celtics have traded All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks and tries to make sense of the trade (0:00). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the trade and the legacy of Jaylen Brown and this era of the Celtics (31:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts by discussing a crazy Red Sox-Nationals game, including a bench-clearing brawl and a troubling injury to Connelly Early, before touching on the Kawhi Leonard trade (0:00). Then, he chats with Mass Live's Brian Robb about NBA free agency, the Jaylen Brown situation, and big men the Celtics could try to sign (25:30). Brian and Jamie end with some World Cup talk (54:45). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Brian Robb Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by breaking down the Red Sox's surprising sweep of the Yankees, including Sunday's dramatic extra-innings win (0:00). Then, he chats with Sirius XM's Justin Termine about the latest from Jaylen Brown, whether he is over- or undervalued, whether he'll be traded, and more (16:20). Brian and Jamie end with some World Cup talk, and some loose ends with the Celtics and Bruins (57:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Justin Termine Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Heat once again thwart the Celtics, Brian opens with a list of his least favorite teams of the 21st century (0:00). Then, he chats with Bobby Manning about the fallout from the failed Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, what Jayson Tatum is thinking about all of this, the NBA draft, and whether Brown will be traded this offseason (22:30). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener emails, some honorable mentions for Brian's least favorite teams list, and the latest news involving Dianna Russini (1:18:45). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Bobby Manning Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to the news that the Heat have traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo and discusses what the Celtics will be missing by losing out on the former MVP (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Herald's Zack Cox about the trade, why Milwaukee went with Miami's offer over Boston's, how Jaylen Brown will react to the trade rumors, and whether or not Brown has played his last game in Boston (25:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the whole Giannis saga (1:04:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Zack Cox Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian goes over the latest trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, and offers up some comparisons to the Giannis situation with other star athletes leaving their original teams in their later years (0:00). Then, he chats with CLNS Media's Evan Valenti about Giannis, the NBA draft, other big men the Celtics could target instead, and more (22:10). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the World Cup and the USMNT (1:04:50).  We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Evan Valenti Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Red Sox getting swept by the Blue Jays on Thursday and why the future of the club looks a bit bleak, with many of the team's former top prospects underperforming at the major league level (0:00). Then, he chats with CLNS Media's Mike Kadlick about the revamped Patriots offense, how Josh McDaniels will utilize A.J. Brown, how the Pats stack up against the best teams in the AFC, and more (36:30). Brian and Jamie end by talking about the World Cup (1:10:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Mike Kadlick Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With rumors that Jaylen Brown might be on the move, Brian looks at some of the most painful trades in recent Boston sports history (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer's Michael Pina about the NBA Finals, whether or not the Celtics should trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, how he would change the Celtics offense, what Brown is thinking about all of these rumors, and more (16:30). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about sports talk radio and the World Cup (1:13:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by discussing the Knicks' title and how they beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs (0:00). Then, he discusses the latest trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Celtics and dives into what he would bring to the C's (9:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and a chat about the World Cup (41:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens with Sam Kennedy's latest head-scratching comments after the Red Sox got swept by the Rays as well as early reactions to Drake Maye and AJ Brown on the field together (0:00). Then, he chats with CBS Sports' Julian McWilliams about the Sox, Garrett Crochet's nagging injury, Craig Breslow's job security, and more (16:20). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Knicks' incredible comeback win in Game 4 of the Finals, and answer a listener email about the Celtics (49:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Julian McWilliams Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian begins by discussing the current Celtics team and how they will be remembered compared to other famous championship-winning Boston teams in recent years (0:00). Then he chats with NBC Sports' Tom Giles about Jaylen Brown's offseason, the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, the A.J. Brown trade, and more (21:40). Brian and Jamie end with some notes on Patriots minicamp and some Red Sox news (1:05:20). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Tom Giles Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by discussing the NBA Finals, and compares Jalen Brunson's game to Jayson Tatum's (0:00). Then, Brian chats with Baseball America's Ian Cundall about the Red Sox-Yankees series, why the trio of Roman Anthony, Marcello Mayer, and Kristian Campbell has struggled in the big leagues, Caleb Durbin's improvement at the plate, and whether the Red Sox will be buyers or sellers (13:50). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on the Red Sox (58:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ian Cundall Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by discussing the latest trade rumors swirling around the Celtics and Jaylen Brown, including potential deals for Giannis and with the Pelicans (0:00). Then, Brian chats with Nick ‘Fitzy' Stevens about the trickle-down effect of the AJ Brown trade on the Patriots offense, how the Pats' receiver group stacks up against the best in the NFL, Christian Gonzalez's contract, and more (21:45). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on another potential trade involving Brown (1:32:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Nick ‘Fitzy' Stevens Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to the Patriots trading a couple of draft picks for star wideout A.J. Brown, and why that shows that the Pats are all in for this coming season (0:00). He compares the trade with other blockbuster moves, including a recent one that put a Boston team over the top (30:30). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Brown trade and touch upon the recent Boston Globe article detailing some of the problems with Craig Breslow and the Red Sox's front office (37:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses AJ Brown potentially  joining the Pats soon, and why it's so hard to build dynasties in the NBA these days — with the Thunder losing to the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals on Saturday (0:00). Then, he chats with The Boston Globe's Chad Finn about the Red Sox's series win over the Guardians on Sunday, Jarren Duran's hot streak, the injuries to Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet, before discussing the possibility of the Celtics trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo (16:45). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the meteorite that crashed off of the Massachusetts coast and the UEFA Champions League final (1:26:40).  We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Finn Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian breaks down the Sox's loss to the Braves on Thursday, including some questionable pitching changes from the Sox dugout (0:00). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer's Ben Lindbergh about the Sox and their young core including Payton Tolle, Connelly Early, Marcello Mayer, and Roman Anthony (16:50). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about Patriots OTAs (1:03:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ben Lindbergh Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian debuts his list of the top five Boston sports figures under the most pressure right now. Then, he chats with CLNS Media's Bobby Manning about the NBA Playoffs, Jaylen Brown's most recent comments about the All-NBA teams, where the Celtics might trade him, other players to target including former Celtic Robert Williams III, and more (17:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing his list from the beginning (1:10:35). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Bobby Manning Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens with some Sunday Thoughts, including a comparison of this Celtics core and the Big Three era of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen (0:00_. Then, he chats with Boston superfan Kevin Hench after the Red Sox get swept by the Twins at Fenway, discussing where it all went wrong for this current team and Craig Breslow's terrible tenure as GM (15:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts about the Sox and Fenway Sports Group (1:20:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Kevin Hench Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by comparing Joe Mazzulla's tenure to other head coaches with a similar track record to see if he is on the hot seat this coming season, before he touches upon the possibility of A.J. Brown becoming a Patriot (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive's Chris Cotillo about the Red Sox's sweep of the Royals, John Henry's commitment to the team, Jarren Duran's hot streak, and more (15:50). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the short shelf life for head coaches in professional sports and some video game talk (1:04:40). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chris Cotillo Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian wonders if the Celtics have enough top-tier talent to compete with teams like the Thunder and Spurs after watching Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night, before touching on the latest in the Jaylen Brown-Stephen A. Smith drama (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive's Chris Mason about the Patriots' 2026 schedule and their most anticipated games of the season (32:00). Brian and Jamie end by marveling at Victor Wembanyama's greatness, and other memorable unicorns across sports (1:18:50). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chris Mason Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by discussing the Patriots' recently released schedule and why the NFL chose the Patriots to face off against the Seahawks to open the season (0:00). Then, he chats with Baseball America's Ian Cundall about the Red Sox's offensive woes, Brayan Bello's shaky spot in the rotation, how much longer the Sox can start Caleb Durbin, Payton Tolle's impressive start on Saturday, and more (14:15). Brian and Jamie answer a couple listener calls to end the show (48:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Berman Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts with the latest news about Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (0:00). Then, he chats with CNN's John Berman about the Red Sox, the incredibly bunched up American League, some promising signs from the starting rotation, evaluating Craig Breslow's tenure as GM, and more (24:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the NFL schedule release (1:09:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Berman Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens with some thoughts on the Celtics and why they need to be a bit careful with how they proceed, using the 2018 Red Sox and the team's ensuing decline as a cautionary tale (0:00). Then, Brian chats with the Boston Herald's Zack Cox about the latest drama surrounding Jaylen Brown, whether the C's might trade him for Giannis, and how the Celtics should maximize their title window with Jayson Tatum (16:50). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the latest Mike Vrabel news and answer a couple listener emails on the Celtics (57:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Zack Cox Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian offers up his Sunday Thoughts on the latest drama with Jaylen Brown and the Celtics, how Drake Maye can avoid a Super Bowl hangover, Connelly Early and Payton Tolle's rookie seasons, Trevor Story's dreadful season, and more (0:00). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the Boston sports scene and some TV talk (52:00).  We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses Brad Stevens's end-of-season press conference, why there might be big changes coming to the roster this offseason, and what to make of Jaylen Brown's most recent comments (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive's Mark Daniels about the Patriots, which players might take a step forward next season, the Pats' new draft class, and more (39:45). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Bruins and Celtics (1:19:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Mark Daniels Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices