Brian opens with his midseason awards for the Red Sox, including most improved, best pitcher, MVP, and more (0:50). Then, with Mookie Betts set to participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday, Brian reflects on his career (31:00). Later, Brian and Jamie answer a listener email on the Sox before Brian ranks Jaylen Brown among the NBA’s best second options (39:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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