In this episode of the Simple Minds Sports Show, the boys return post-All-Star break to break down the Red Sox’s return to mediocrity. Rich tries to find hope, Dr. Big Mac flexes his synapses in another edition of Big Brain, and Chief Bobby reopens the Simplest Minds of the Week files—and yes, the Browns make another appearance.

From historic catcher interferences to helmet mishaps and Kyrie’s inevitable weirdness, this episode delivers maximum frustration and minimal brainpower. Just the way we like it.

Red Sox go 2–4 since the All-Star break.

Two catcher interferences, including:

The first walk-off catcher interference since 1971.

Just the second ever in MLB history.

Outfielders playing bumper cars.

Striking out 11–12 times a game against decent pitching.

Latest report from Jeff Passan:

Sox are not likely to make major moves at the deadline.

Citing inefficient market conditions (also known as: "We're cheap").

Front office appears too risk-averse and under-skilled to pull off big trades.

Dr. Big Mac drops some surprisingly insightful heat.

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The Cleveland Browns do Browns things again.

[Play “Helmet Fumble” Clip]

Aaron Rodgers goes vegan.

Expect his body to be “cleansed” by Week 4.

Kyrie Irving is back.

Already making headlines in classic Kyrie fashion.

[Play “Kyrie Clip”]

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