Brian starts with a recap of the Bruins' loss to the Maple Leafs, tying the series at one game a piece (0:30). Then, he chats with Red Sox manager Alex Cora about the Sox’s start to the season, how the team has managed to win despite a raft of injuries, Andrew Bailey’s effect on the pitching staff, Ceddanne Rafaela’s move from center field to shortstop, and more (12:20). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener emails on the Sox and Pats (49:45).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Alex Cora
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Alex Cora on the Red Sox’s Start to the Season

Veteran Boston sports personality Brian Barrett has teamed up with The Ringer for a podcast dedicated to all things Boston. From Fenway to Foxborough to the Garden, 'Off the Pike' features instant reactions to the biggest games and stories in town, plus unique conversations with local and Ringer personalities.

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Brian chats with The Ringer’s Raheem Palmer about the Pacers’ Game 7 win over the Knicks, setting up a Celtics-Pacers Eastern Conference final. They discuss how the teams match up, who will guard Tyrese Haliburton for the C's, Tatum’s postseason performances, and series predictions (0:30). Then, Brian discusses the end of the Bruins' season and how the team moves forward from here (29:40). Brian then talks about some Red Sox notes, including Raffy Devers’s hot streak and another Garrett Whitlock injury (36:45). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about some sports TV broadcasting news and Celtics-Pacers (45:25).
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.
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Raheem Palmer
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti
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Celtics-Pacers Preview With Raheem Palmer

Brian chats with Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan about covering the Celtics’ postseason run. Then, they discuss the Patriots’ schedule, what week rookie Drake Maye might start at QB, how the offense will look under offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, the Pats’ other draft picks, and more (0:15). Then, Brian and Jamie answer a couple of listener emails on the Patriots and Celtics (41:30).
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 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


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Patriots Schedule Release With Andrew Callahan

Brian breaks down the Celtics' win over the Cavs Wednesday night, which sends them to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season (0:40). Then, Brian discusses the wild Bruins-Panthers series, which heads to a Game 6 Friday night at the Garden, and whether Jeremy Swayman can continue his otherworldly goaltending (34:25). Finally, Brian and Jamie answer a C's listener call, discuss the Patriots’ newly released schedule, and talk about Jamie’s new baseball newsletter, ‘Now and Then Baseball’ (47:35)
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.
Link To 'Now and Then Baseball' - https://jamesmcclellan.substack.com/
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Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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The Celts Advance to the Conference Finals

Brian recaps the Celtics game 4 win against a shorthanded Cavaliers team, which featured more stellar play from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (0:30). Then, Brian chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about his Drake Maye profile, which gets into Maye’s family and upbringing (33:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Maye some more, and the officiating controversies surrounding the Bruins and the NHL (1:01:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Chris Mason
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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The Celts Take A Commanding Series Lead. Plus Chris Mason on his Drake Maye Profile

Brian recaps a tough Bruins loss to the Panthers, which included a controversial no-call on the Panthers’ game-tying goal, and discusses whether the B’s have any hope at getting back into the series (0:45). Then, Brian gives out three Celtics thoughts after their Game 3 win in Cleveland, including how Jayson Tatum responded to the criticism he received after Game 2 and his value beyond scoring (16:00). Brian and Jamie then end by discussing Eliot Wolf officially becoming the Pats’ top front office exec, and more (58:20).
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 www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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Alex Cora on the Red Sox’s Start to the Season

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