Brian opens with Sam Kennedy’s latest head-scratching comments after the Red Sox got swept by the Rays as well as early reactions to Drake Maye and AJ Brown on the field together (0:00). Then, he chats with CBS Sports’ Julian McWilliams about the Sox, Garrett Crochet’s nagging injury, Craig Breslow’s job security, and more (16:20). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Knicks’ incredible comeback win in Game 4 of the Finals, and answer a listener email about the Celtics (49:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Julian McWilliams

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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