# Latest Giannis Watch news // Beetle's favorite 2026 Red Sox // How are the Red Sox TV Ratings faring in an awful season? - 6/18 (Hour 1)

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Podcast: [Zolak & Bertrand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/zolak-bertrand-742204)
Published: 2026-06-18T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by considering if the Celtics could get Giannis without giving up Jaylen Brown. Beetle says the Celtics and Bucks need to make a change after championship wins. (9:37) Zolak, Beetle, and McKone decide what percentage of Celtics fans are in favor of a Giannis deal. Chris Haynes says Boston is “not a promising destination” for Giannis. (25:06) We talk about the Red Sox after a shutout loss on the verge of being swept at home, Roman Anthony’s injury, and who Beetle appreciates on this team. (34:44) Yesterday in Red Sox history. Beetle has ratings for the Red Sox so far this season, Zolak and McKone react to a surprising change. Beetle says this is worse than 2012, this season was easy to prevent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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