Beantown Brits

In this weeks episode, Drew and Barry discuss the following topics: ⚾️ This week in Red Sox Baseball ⚾️ The Wild Card race ⚾️ What unexpected team do we think could cause an upset in the playoffs and who would we like to see win the WS ⚾️ What non baseball thing do you/would you like to do at a Red Sox game. Recorded Monday morning 16th September, after completing our series against the Yankee...

In this weeks episode, Addy, Drew and Barry discuss the following topics: ⚾️ This week in Red Sox Baseball ⚾️ The return of Trevor Story ⚾️ The rumours of FSG purchasing the Boston Celtics ⚾️ Whit Merrifield's comment about HBP ⚾️ What the team would suggest to MLB on how to grow the game of baseball in the UK Recorded Saturday night 7th September, after completing our first of three game...

This week, Addy, Drew, and Barry discuss the disappointing past week, having lost both series against teams below them in the wildcard standings. Additionally, they highlight the outstanding work by Emma Tiedemann and Rylee Pay behind the mic during Monday's second game. The conversation then shifts to free agency and the September expanded roster. Will Rich Hill make the cut for his 45th birt...

This week Addy, Drew and Sam are joined by first time guest James. They discuss the week that's been, including a surprising series win against the Astros and disappointing sweep against the Diamondbacks. They also discuss the exciting games lined up on Bank Holiday Monday. The team then move onto the topic of mental health in sports, and also in our own lives, specifically talking about Andy's Ma...

In this week’s episode Addy, Drew and Barry discuss the series against the Rangers and Orioles. We chat about the incident and suspension of Jaren Duran and the team’s opinions around the situation. We welcome Liam Hendriks back as he starts his rehab assignment in Worcester and we celebrate the return of the man, the myth, the legend … Rich Hill, on his 8th free agency signing with the Red Sox. A...

In this week’s episode the group discusses the recent series against the Royals and Astros, highlighting the pitching problems and how the bats have gone cold. The team's performance has been inconsistent, leading to concerns about their chances of making the playoffs. The role of managers in the team's success or failure was a hot topic in relation to the recent sacking of the White Sox m...

In this week's episode of Beantown Brits; Addy, Barry & Drew review the trade deadline and what it means for this Red Sox team. We discuss the series against the Mariners and Rangers and some of the talking points of those games. As we are looking at welcoming back a number of players from the IL, we talk about what impact these players can have on the chase for a wildcard spot and even th...

This week we finally have a full house as Addy, Sam, Drew & Barry discuss this week's series against the Rockies and Yankees and look ahead to the series against the Mariners and Rangers. We touch on the upcoming trade deadline, trades already made and the extension of Alex Cora. Our usual fun topic to end the episode this week has the team coming up with a name for a team, should their to...

In this weeks episode of Beantown Brits, Addy has to take a break due to being unwell, so the boys are taking over as Sam, Drew and Barry discuss the All Star Game and the current series against the LA Dodgers. They discuss the upcoming second half of the season and the tough schedule the Red Sox have. We honour a Sox legend in the booth getting inducted in to the Hall of Fame and have a brief cha...

As Drew takes the night off to watch England in the Euro 2024 final, Sam subs back in and together with Addy and Barry discusses the series against Oakland and KC. We look at the good and the bad in both series, the upcoming All Star Break and the All Star Game itself. We also have a chat about the Cora contract situation and how we feel about it. Pod favourite "would you rather" is brou...

This week Barry subs back in for Sam and together with Addy and Drew they discuss the latest week for the Red Sox, specifically the series against the Marlins and the ongoing series against the Yankees. We look at the upcoming series prior to the All Star Break and the race to qualifying for the playoffs. As we approach the All Star Break we also look at the wider MLB and which teams have under- a...

This week we invite Sam back from his mystery suspension while Barry is on the bench.  We talk about the last week of baseball including Bogey's homecoming. At the halfway point in the season we look back on the first 80 games and our thoughts compared to the start of the season. We then chat about the All Star Game voting and whether anyone actually cares any more. And we wrap up with a discu...

This weeks episode comes with an explicit content warning as our man Drew makes some comments about Santa and the Tooth Fairy that could be upsetting to younger listeners. On the baseball front, Addy, Barry and Drew talk about the great run of form shown by the Red Sox in recent weeks and the way in which they are playing. We talk about the Negro League game played last week and the sad passing of...

We are back after taking a weekend off to enjoy the MLB London Series (or a weekend away for Barry)! As expected we recap the amazing weekend that was the London Series for all UK baseball fans and we find out if Drew managed to eat "the boomstick"! We hear some insights to the weekend from Addy as a volunteer and Drew as a visiting fan to the series. Of course we discuss the Red Sox gam...

No traditional episode this weekend as Addy and Drew attend the MLB London Series and Barry gets a much needed weekend break with the family. We do have a special episode in which we discuss the upcoming and previous London Series. The "rumoured to be" cancelled Paris Series are also discussed by our team before having a look at the two teams visiting London this weekend. Drew keeps us u...

In this weeks episode, which was recorded after the final games against our series against the Tigers, Addy, Drew and Barry take a look at: ⚾ The series against the Brewers, Orioles and Tigers ⚾ Red Sox Hall of Fame inductees for 2024 ⚾ The Negro League stats being incorporated in to the overall MLB stats ⚾ A baseball version of "Would you rather?" Next weekend (7th-9th of June) are...

In this week’s episode of Beantown Brits, Addy, Drew and Barry discuss the series agains the Rays at Tropicana. We discuss the Rookie Of the Year race and the current two Red Sox players that are in contention, Abreu and Rafaela. As it was quite popular last time we did this, we look at two discussion points that feature on the American Facebook groups: ⚾ Trevor Bauer - Yes or No ⚾ If you became...

In this episode of Beantown Brits, Drew, Addy and Barry discuss the last week in Red Sox Baseball, where we went 2 and 5 against the Rays and the Cardinals. And Devers equaling a Red Sox record of 5 home runs in 5 games. We have a look at the chance of Bryan Mata getting a call up now he is returning from injury and we have a discussion on some quirks in the schedule where we won't see the Yan...

As we welcome Addy back from her duties as Eurovision party hostess, we look back at the games against the Braves and Nationals. We discuss some rather frustrating stats regarding our beloved Red Sox and welcome back Whitlock and Bello from the IL. A look forward to the upcoming series against the Rays and Blue Jays, and we have a discussion about the increase in catcher interference calls and the...

We welcome Addy back after a very successful trip to Boston and Drew after another great UK Red Sox Fans meet in London. Together with Barry, we discuss the following topics: ⚾ Addy's trip to Boston ⚾ Our homestand against the Cubs and Giants, and our games so far against the Twins ⚾ The busy week we had for roster moves ⚾ Upcoming series against the Braves, Nationals & Rays ⚾ Eurovis...

No more Taylor Swift references as Addy has abandoned us for a trip to Fenway Park!  But we won’t let that spoil this weeks episode as we discuss: ⚾ Our winning road trip against the Pirates and the Guardians  ⚾ The dept of the franchise ⚾ Yet more injuries (who bought a house on an ancient burial ground?) and the Yoshida situation ⚾ Catchers paradise ⚾ The Sherzer comments regarding umpires...

If you're done listening to @TaylorSwift's new album, our latest Beantown Brits episode is out now! Our muses are just as depressing, we're not quite as poetic and there's more MLB than NFL. But an equally good listen in our opinion! S3 Ep 5- Home discomforts ⚾ The disappointing home stand ⚾ Pitch clock and watching games at Midnights ⚾ Red, yellow and blue ⚾ Sponsors needed? ⚾ Sausages, bind...

In this episode of Beantown Brits we will chat about: ⚾️ Injuries, injuries and more injuries  ⚾️ Red Sox so far in 3 words ⚾️ Fenway Park opening day on both sides of the Atlantic ⚾️ A look at early season WooSox Please note: this episode was recorded on Friday 12th April

In this episode of Beantown Brits we will take a look at: ⚾️Early season thoughts, Players, Offense, Defense  etc  ⚾️Home Opener Memories ahead of Orioles series. ⚾️Home Series thoughts and predictions  ⚾️Upcoming UK friendly games ⚾️Upcoming UK Meets up Please note: this episode was recorded on Friday 5th April

In this episode of Beantown Brits we will take a look at: ⚾️ Who is our MVP ⚾️ Discussing our pitching ⚾️ Most HRs ⚾️ Most stolen bases ⚾️ Surprise player of the year ⚾️  Favourite player on the current squad Please note: this episode was recorded 1 week before opening day.