Beantown Brits

As the 2024 season draws to a close, Addy and Barry discuss the following topics:

⚾️ The last week in Red Sox baseball

⚾️ Kenley leaving the team early

⚾️ Saying our goodbyes to Joe & other leavers

⚾️ The Wildcard matchups

⚾️ The blind International Baseball Tournament in London

⚾️ New City Connect jerseys

Recorded Monday morning 30th September, after finishing our season.

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In this weeks episode, Drew and Barry discuss the following topics:

⚾️ This week in Red Sox Baseball

⚾️ The Wild Card race

⚾️ What unexpected team do we think could cause an upset in the playoffs and who would we like to see win the WS

⚾️ What non baseball thing do you/would you like to do at a Red Sox game.

Recorded Monday morning 16th September, after completing our series against the Yankees. 

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In this weeks episode, Addy, Drew and Barry discuss the following topics:

⚾️ This week in Red Sox Baseball

⚾️ The return of Trevor Story

⚾️ The rumours of FSG purchasing the Boston Celtics

⚾️ Whit Merrifield's comment about HBP

⚾️ What the team would suggest to MLB on how to grow the game of baseball in the UK

Recorded Saturday night 7th September, after completing our first of three games against the White Sox. 

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This week, Addy, Drew, and Barry discuss the disappointing past week, having lost both series against teams below them in the wildcard standings. Additionally, they highlight the outstanding work by Emma Tiedemann and Rylee Pay behind the mic during Monday's second game.

The conversation then shifts to free agency and the September expanded roster. Will Rich Hill make the cut for his 45th birthday and the 2025 season?

Finally, the team wraps up with a quick chat about the Babe Ruth auction and then discusses what famous baseball merchandise they would like to own if they had a bottomless budget.

Recorded Sunday night 1st September, after completing our series against the Tigers. 

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This week Addy, Drew and Sam are joined by first time guest James. They discuss the week that's been, including a surprising series win against the Astros and disappointing sweep against the Diamondbacks. They also discuss the exciting games lined up on Bank Holiday Monday.

The team then move onto the topic of mental health in sports, and also in our own lives, specifically talking about Andy's Man's Club charity, which James supports.

Finally, the team finish off with a quick chat about the Pfister hotel and it's rumoured hauntings, and then some other strange baseball superstitions.

Recorded Sunday night 25th August, after completing our series against the Diamondbacks. 

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In this week’s episode Addy, Drew and Barry discuss the series against the Rangers and Orioles.

We chat about the incident and suspension of Jaren Duran and the team’s opinions around the situation.

We welcome Liam Hendriks back as he starts his rehab assignment in Worcester and we celebrate the return of the man, the myth, the legend … Rich Hill, on his 8th free agency signing with the Red Sox.

And in our usual fun topic we chat about the Players Weekend and the creative aspects of the weekend.

Recorded Sunday night 18th August, after completing our series against the Orioles. 

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In this week’s episode the group discusses the recent series against the Royals and Astros, highlighting the pitching problems and how the bats have gone cold. The team's performance has been inconsistent, leading to concerns about their chances of making the playoffs.

The role of managers in the team's success or failure was a hot topic in relation to the recent sacking of the White Sox manager. The group debates how much influence a manager has on the outcome of games and the reasoning behind sacking the manager at this stage in the season.

To lighten the mood, the group shares their favourite baseball movies and TV shows. They reminisce about memorable scenes and discussed how these films and shows capture the essence of the sport.

Recorded Sunday night 11th August, after completing our series against the Astros. 

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In this week's episode of Beantown Brits; Addy, Barry & Drew review the trade deadline and what it means for this Red Sox team.

We discuss the series against the Mariners and Rangers and some of the talking points of those games.

As we are looking at welcoming back a number of players from the IL, we talk about what impact these players can have on the chase for a wildcard spot and even the playoffs.

Lastly we each come up with a former Red Sox player we would like to see return to the club as a coach.

Recorded morning of 5th August, after completing our series against the Rangers. 

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This week we finally have a full house as Addy, Sam, Drew & Barry discuss this week's series against the Rockies and Yankees and look ahead to the series against the Mariners and Rangers.

We touch on the upcoming trade deadline, trades already made and the extension of Alex Cora.

Our usual fun topic to end the episode this week has the team coming up with a name for a team, should their town/city get a professional baseball team.

Recorded morning of 29th July, after completing our series against the Yankees. 

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