Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian discusses the possibility of Damian Lillard coming to Boston, and how that would impact the Celtics (0:35). Then, he chats with Boston sports superfan Kevin Hench about the Red Sox’s sweep of the Nationals, Trevor Story’s hot bat, Aroldis Chapman’s dominance, some areas of need that could be addressed at the trade deadline, and more (12:00). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the Red Sox’s All-Star selections and the MLB All-Star Game (47:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Sean Grande Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Red Sox’s series against the Reds, which featured some promising developments in their two wins before a sloppy loss to wrap up the series on Wednesday (0:35). Then, Brian talks to the voice of the Celtics, Sean Grande, about the team’s big offseason, what additional moves the team could make, Al Horford’s decision and his place in Celtics history, as well as some thoughts on this year’s Red Sox team (13:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call on LeBron James’s future, a potential Patriots trade target, some Sox thoughts, and more (1:14:20). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Sean Grande Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the start of NBA free agency, Luke Kornet leaving Boston to sign with San Antonio, the Celtics’ recent draft picks, how competitive the C’s will be in the East next year, and more (0:35). Then, Brian discusses the Bruins’ free agent pickups so far this year, their draft picks, and a look back at the Brad Marchand trade to Florida (43:30). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email on the Celtics (56:20). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Michael Pina Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian shares his Sunday Thoughts, including the Celtics’ big trades thus far, whether Jaylen Brown could be next, and which Celtics free agents could be back with the team (0:35). He also touches on the Bruins’ draft and the reasons behind the Red Sox’s slump (21:50). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and hit on some Tom Brady news and some summer nuptials (39:40). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Celtics’ recent trades and how it will affect their strategy going into next season, before highlighting the team's first-round draft pick, Hugo Gonzalez (0:35). Then, he chats with Ian Cundall from Sox Prospects about a woeful West Coast trip for the Sox, who have now lost five games in a row, and what that means with the trade deadline approaching (13:30). Brian and Jamie then answer a listener call before some final thoughts on the Sox (1:10:20). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ian Cundall Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to the Kristaps Porzingis trade before chatting with Mass Live’s Brian Robb about the Celtics trading Jrue Holiday to Portland for Anfernee Simons and some draft picks (0:35). Then, they discuss who else could be on the move on the Celtics, Jayson Tatum’s recovery, the intricacies of the NBA’s luxury tax penalties, and more. Then, Brian tries to understand the raft of injuries that have plagued the NBA playoffs in recent years and the downsides of the luxury tax penalties (47:15). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and some final thoughts on the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement (1:08:30). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Brian Robb Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Brian Robb Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chad Finn Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Jake Asman Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chris Cotillo Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to the shocking trade that sends Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices