Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian opens with the news that the Red Sox and Roman Anthony have agreed to a major contract extension that will keep the rookie in Boston for years to come, and he examines other similar moves that Craig Breslow and the front office have made in recent years (0:20). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about the Patriots-Commanders joint practices, DeMario Douglas’s strong camp, whether the offensive line will improve this season, TreVeyon Henderson’s explosiveness, and whether the defense can be a top-10 unit in the NFL (22:50). Brian and Jamie end with an email about some pitchers that the Sox let get away in recent years (1:09:20). 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: Andrew Callahan Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens by discussing the Red Sox’s seven-game win streak, including their first two games against the Royals, two great starts from Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello, and Trevor Story’s offensive renaissance (0:20). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the AFC East, diving into which teams will be better than expected, which will be worse, and which will make the playoffs (37:35). Brian and Jamie end by looking at some promising Red Sox futures bets, including their chances of winning the AL East (1:09:25). 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: John Jastremski Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Boston superfan Kevin Hench about the Red Sox’s sweep of the Astros, and they give their thoughts on the Sox’s trade deadline (0:20). Then, Brian breaks down Lucas Giolito's and Walker Buehler’s starts in the series, Roman Anthony’s maturity at the plate, the pitch-tipping incident that cleared the benches on Saturday, and more (25:00). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call about Craig Breslow’s job performance and how far this team can go this season (45:50). 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: Kevin Hench  Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian reacts to a quiet trade deadline for the Red Sox, which saw the team add pitchers Steven Matz and Dustin May, but miss out on other, better players (0:20). Then, he chats with Sox Prospects' Chris Hatfield about the deadline, the Red Sox’s trades, why the Sox didn’t make bigger moves, who might get called up to the majors as the season winds down, and more (22:20). Brian and Jamie offer up some final thoughts on the deadline and Craig Breslow’s GM tenure (1:00:20). 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: Chris Hatfield Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the first two games of the Red Sox-Twins series including some unbelievable hitting from Roman Anthony and Alex Bregman, a solid start from Lucas Giolito that had reason for concern, and the flaws that the team should address before the trade deadline. Then, Brian talks to The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed Pats training camp, Vrabel’s command of the team versus previous coaching staffs, how Josh McDaniels plans to utilize Drake Maye’s speed, Christian Gonzalez’s leg injury, and more (29:00). Brian and Jamie end with their thoughts on ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (1:12:10) 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: Doug Kyed Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian opens with some positive thoughts on the start of Patriots training camp (0:20). Then, Brian talks to Chad Finn about the Red Sox’s win over the Dodgers on Sunday, Aroldis Chapman’s injury amid a strong season, Jarren Duran’s trade value, the wide-open American League, and more (14:00). Then, Brian takes a couple of calls before he and Jamie offer up some last thoughts on the Sox (1:10:30). 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: Chad Finn Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with the Sports Hub’s Tyler Miliken about the Red Sox’s exciting extra-inning win over the Phillies on Wednesday, potential hitters they could add at the trade deadline, whether the Red Sox’s rotation has enough left in the tank to get through the season, and more (0:15). Then, Brian and Jamie end with some talk on Patriots training camp, and the deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan (47:10). 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: Tyler Miliken Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the first two games from the Red Sox–Phillies series, which featured some sloppy play and quiet bats from the Sox (0:30). Then, he chats with the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox about the start of Patriots training camp, Stefon Diggs’s progress back from knee surgery, and some Celtics notes from NBA summer league (24:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Sox’s tough road trip (57:40). 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 Guest: Zack Cox Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian gives out his Sunday Thoughts on a tough stretch for the Red Sox against the National League’s best teams, Craig Breslow’s mindset heading toward the trade deadline, which Boston coach has the best situation, Scottie Scheffler’s greatness at the Open Championship, and more (0:20). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a listener call about the Red Sox’s pitching rotation (44:35). 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 chats with The Sports Hub’s Joe Murray about the MLB All-Star Game, Robert Kraft vs. Bill Belichick, how the Pats offense and defense will fare this upcoming season, who the team's most impactful rookie will be, and more (0:15). Brian then takes a listener call before he and Jamie offer some final thoughts on the MLB All-Star Game (1:04:25). 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: Joe Murray Producer: Jamie McClellan Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices