Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Raffy and the Giants Take the Series Against the Sox With Chad Finn Jun 23, 2025

Show notes

Brian chats with The Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the Red Sox-Giants series, how the Sox’s defense probably cost them the series, how Boston's clubhouse has responded to the Rafael Devers trade, how the trade has been covered by the media, and more (0:35). Brian and Jamie end by touching on the Kevin Durant-to-Houston news, and some final thoughts on a frustrating Sox series (1:10:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chad Finn

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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An Early Look at the AFC East With Jake Asman. Plus, the Sox Continue to Roll. Jun 19, 2025

Show notes

Brian discusses the Red Sox’s series win in Seattle this week, players’ reaction to the Rafael Devers trade, Garrett Crochet’s dominant outing on Wednesday, Walker Buehler’s struggles, and more (0:35). Then, he chats with Jake Asman, the host of The Jake Asman Show, about the AFC East, which team has the best coach and best quarterback, which teams’ stock is rising, which is falling, and who will win the division (28:30). Brian and Jamie end with a couple of listener emails about the Devers trade (1:13:55).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Jake Asman

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Rafael Devers Trade Fallout Jun 17, 2025

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Brian starts by discussing Rafael Devers’s introductory press conference in San Francisco, where he said he was willing to play wherever the Giants need him to play (0:45). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Cotillo about the trade, who deserves the most blame for the way things devolved, Craig Breslow’s tenure, Fenway Sports Group’s plan for the Red Sox, and more (17:15). Brian takes some listener calls before he and Jamie wrap up with some final thoughts on the trade and how it will affect the Sox going forward (56:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Cotillo

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Red Sox Trade Rafael Devers Jun 16, 2025

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Brian reacts to the shocking trade that sends Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

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Sox Sweep the Yankees at Fenway Jun 15, 2025

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Brian recaps the Red Sox's sweep of the Yankees at Fenway this weekend, including some stellar pitching from the starting rotation (0:35). Then, he discusses some recent NBA trades, what that says about the trade market, and what it could mean for the Celtics’ offseason plans (23:15). He then talks about Brad Marchand’s incredible play in the Stanley Cup Finals (30:55). Finally, Brian and Jamie chat about a solid stretch of baseball for the Sox and what that could mean for the team this summer (33:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The Big Three Finally Together at Fenway Jun 12, 2025

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Brian starts with the news that Jaylen Brown underwent knee surgery earlier this week and what that means for the team’s offseason plans (0:45). Then, he chats with Sox Prospects' Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s series win over the Rays this week, Roman Anthony’s arrival in the big leagues, Marcelo Mayer’s big game on Wednesday night, the upcoming Yankees–Red Sox series, and more (23:15). Brian ends with a listener call before he and Jamie chat about the NBA Finals (1:20:55).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ian Cundall

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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The McDaniels Offense Is Back, and The Bruins Introduce Their New Head Coach. Jun 11, 2025

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Brian discusses the Red Sox’s series with the Rays, including Roman Anthony’s MLB debut, a brutal extra innings loss on Monday, and a solid win on Tuesday (0:35). Then, he chats with Mass Live’s Chris Mason about Patriots minicamp, the Josh McDaniels Offense, Marco Sturm’s introductory press conference, and more (26:00). Brian and Jamie end with some thoughts on the Sox and the NBA & NHL finals (1:03:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Masob

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Celtics Trades With Bobby Manning. Plus, a Good Weekend for the Sox. Jun 09, 2025

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Brian recaps the Red Sox’s series in New York, where the offense came alive and Boston took two out of three from the Yankees. Then, Brian chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the Celtics' offseason, and some potential trades the team could entertain to ease their payroll problems (20:30). Brian ends with some listener calls before he and Jamie offer some last thoughts on the Red Sox and top prospect Roman Anthony (1:01:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Bobby Manning

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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A Red Sox Therapy Session With Julian McWilliams Jun 05, 2025

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Brian discusses the Bruins’ new head coach, Marco Sturm, and his résumé before getting to his list of the top five most disappointing Boston teams of the 2000s (0:35). Then, he chats with CBS Sports’ Julian McWilliams about the Red Sox’s baffling season, their woeful starting pitching, Kristian Campbell’s struggles, and whether they have a shot at winning in the Bronx this weekend (31:15). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call about the Sox before discussing Brian’s list from the top of the pod (1:18:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Julian McWilliams

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats OTAs Check-In With Mark Daniels Jun 03, 2025

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Brian discusses the brain drain happening with the Celtics as coaches and front office execs are poached by other NBA teams, and he gets into how the team must weather this next phase of Jayson Tatum’s career (0:35). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about Patriots OTAs, Stefon Diggs’s attendance, Drake Maye’s leadership, the Patriots' winnable schedule, and more (24:10). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the College World Series and the NBA Finals (1:05:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Mark Daniels

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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