Another Brutal Weekend for the Sox
Another Brutal Weekend for the Sox  
Podcast: Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Published On: Sun May 17 2026
Description: Brian opens by discussing the Patriots' recently released schedule and why the NFL chose the Patriots to face off against the Seahawks to open the season (0:00). Then, he chats with Baseball America’s Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s offensive woes, Brayan Bello’s shaky spot in the rotation, how much longer the Sox can start Caleb Durbin, Payton Tolle’s impressive start on Saturday, and more (14:15). Brian and Jamie answer a couple listener calls to end the show (48:30). 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 https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: John Berman Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices