Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian talks to Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about Pats cornerback Jack Jones’s arrest, how his absence could impact the defense, DeAndre Hopkins’s visit, and more (0:45). Then, Brian answers a listener call on Brayan Bello and the Sox before Brian and Jamie get to a couple Celtics mailbag questions regarding potential offseason moves (34:00). Brian ends by recapping the Red Sox’s sweep of the Yankees (1:14:45).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 check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Andrew CallahanProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the news that Bradley Beale may be on the move and whether he could make sense on the Celtics, before turning to DeAndre Hopkins’s visit to Foxboro this week and the chances of him signing with the Pats (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the top five most notable Red Sox and Yankees, as well as the top five moments from the rivalry (26:30). Brian then answers some mailbag questions, and ends with a Metric Man breakdown of Garrett Whitlock’s start on Wednesday night (52:20).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: John JastremskiProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve CerutiThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande about the team's season, Joe Mazzulla and the coaching staff’s performance, and what lies ahead for the C's (0:30). Then, Brian breaks down a disappointing start to the Red Sox-Rockies series, and what is going wrong for the team (1:16:00).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Sean GrandeProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve CerutiThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian starts by assessing the Patriots’ offseason thus far and how it stacks up with other notable Boston teams' offseasons in recent years (0:30). Then, he chats with NESN’s Lou Merloni about the Red Sox taking two of three in the Bronx, Chris Sale’s injury, the Sox’s young starting pitchers, and more (22:30). Brian ends with some comparisons between the Nuggets and Celtics, and he reacts to the news that the Celtics are hiring Charles Lee as an assistant coach (55:25).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Lou MerloniProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve CerutiThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with NESN’s Zack Cox about the Patriots' OTAs, first impressions of the team's rookie class, Bill O’Brien’s impact on the offense, Mac Jones’s outlook entering Year 3, and more (0:15). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the upcoming Red Sox-Yankees weekend series, the Red Sox’s pitching woes, and how much longer Alex Cora will be managing the team (50:10). Finally, Brian discusses the Matt Dermody controversy, and takes a Celtics-related mailbag question (1:14:40).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuests: Zack Cox and John JastremskiProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Brian Robb of MassLive.com about the Celtics’ upcoming offseason, coaching staff hires and departures, potential trades and signings, and more (0:30). Then, Brian answers some Celtics-related mailbag questions (42:30). Finally, Brian reflects on Bruce Cassidy’s success in Vegas and signs that the Pats could sign DeAndre Hopkins (1:05:00).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Brian RobbProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses whether the Celtics should offer Jaylen Brown a supermax contract and does a Metric Man breakdown of some of Brown’s stats before laying out a couple of potential trades involving Brown (0:45). Then, Brian chats with the director of scouting for SoxProspects.com, Ian Cundall, about the Sox’s defensive struggles, the bout of injuries the team is dealing with, an update on Marcelo Mayer’s journey in the minors, and more (33:00). Brian ends with a few listener calls (1:13:40).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Ian CundallProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor about the end of the Celtics' season, what the team should do with Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla’s future with the franchise, and more (0:30). Then, Brian goes over a few extra Celtics nuggets about Derrick White’s value, another potential Jaylen trade, and Tatum’s career compared with other notable NBA wings (40:00). Then, Brian answers a listener call, and some mailbag questions (1:04:45).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.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Kevin O’ConnorProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the Celtics’ game 7 loss to the Heat at the Garden, Jayson Tatum’s ankle injury, Jaylen Brown’s sloppy play, Joe Mazzulla’s questionable decisions, and more (0:30). Then, he looks ahead at the offseason, especially what the future holds for Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla (33:00). Then, Brian answers some listener calls, before Brian and Jamie react to a listener email, and reflect on the Celtics season (51:40). Brian ends with the news that Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer is being promoted to AA baseball (1:09:50). 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.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to an epic Celtics win in Miami, Derrick White’s season-saving tip in at the buzzer, the Celtics’ shaky offense down the stretch, Tatum’s up-and-down game, and more (0:30). Then, Brian answers some calls, before Brian and Jamie offer up some last thoughts on the game (33:30). Brian ends with a recap of Garrett Whitlock’s return to the mound for the Sox (47:15). 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.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices