Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about Team USA’s win over South Sudan in the Olympics, Jayson Tatum’s role on the team, Derrick White’s continued excellence, other Olympic contenders around the world, and more (0:45). Then, Brian breaks down the Red Sox’s series against the Mariners, including a walk-off win to clinch the series on Wednesday afternoon (25:25). Finally, he addresses some Pats drama, like Matthew Judon’s messy contract negotiations (41:00).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 www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Michael PinaProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices