Evaluating The Sox’s Young Core With Ben Lindbergh. Plus, a Rough One at Fenway.

About this episode

Brian discusses the Red Sox's recent loss and evaluates their young core with guest Ben Lindbergh.

Brian breaks down the Sox’s loss to the Braves on Thursday, including some questionable pitching changes from the Sox dugout (0:00). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh about the Sox and their young core including Payton Tolle, Connelly Early, Marcello Mayer, and Roman Anthony (16:50). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about Patriots OTAs (1:03:30). 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: Ben Lindbergh Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Ben Lindbergh

Topics covered

• Boston Red Sox
• young players
• baseball analysis
• Fenway Park
• Patriots OTAs

Keywords

• Red Sox
• Ben Lindbergh
• young core
• baseball
• Fenway
• Patriots OTAs
• pitching changes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Ringer

Places: Fenway

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