Off The Pike with Brian Barrett
Jaylen Teams Up With LeBron , With Bobby Manning. Plus, the Sox Make a Trade!
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About the episode
Brian recaps the Red Sox’s trade that sends rookie pitcher Connelly Early to Washington in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead (0:00). Then, he chats with CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning about the news that LeBron James is heading to Philly to join forces with Jaylen Brown, before they look at the Celtics heading into the 2026-27 season and whether they’re still true title contenders (29:45). Brian and Jamie end with a listener email about the MLB trade deadline (1:24:30).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Bobby Manning
Producer: Jamie McClellan