Red Sox finally have the real Chris Sale back (and it’s magical)
After his production fell off in recent years, starting pitcher Chris Sale appears to be back to his old form, which is great news for the Boston Red Sox.The Boston Red Sox have done more than hold their own in the tough AL East division so far this season. This weekend, they went on the road to...
2023-05-22 07:28
Red Sox Rumors: Easy free agent target, Marcelo Mayer mashing, Tanner Houck shuffle
Red Sox Rumors: Could Tanner Houck follow Nick Pivetta to bullpen?Earlier this week, despite Nick Pivetta seemingly getting testy with reporters who suggested the possibility in previous weeks, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora made the move to put the starter in the bullpen.This isn't the...
2023-05-21 06:53
Eric Hosmer's Career Disintegrated in Stunning Fashion
Eric Hosmer was designated for assignment by the Cubs. His career fell apart in stunning fashion.
2023-05-20 06:26
Pedro Martinez on young Red Sox pitcher: ‘I see this kid and I see myself’
Boston Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez had high praise for one of the team's brightest young players.Last night, the Boston Red Sox ran roughshod over the Seattle Mariners in a 12-3 victory. One of the night's stars was young starting pitcher Brayan Bello; he pitched five innings, giving...
2023-05-18 22:29
MLB rumors: Cashman trash is now treasure, Red Sox pitcher demoted, walk-offs are everything
Today's MLB rumors roundup looks at a former Yankees star hitting the trade block, a Red Sox pitcher getting a role change, and more.The MLB season is long and grueling, but there is always drama to be had. Usually, it's sprinkled into a game here and there throughout each week, but th...
2023-05-18 22:23
Red Sox make right DFA decision on reliever about a year too late
Boston Red Sox fans have long been asking for reliever Ryan Brasier to get DFA'd or released. On Monday, they got their wish.For the past two seasons, you'd be hard-pressed to find a Boston Red Sox fan who wasn't asking for the organization to move on from Ryan Brasier.The 35-...
2023-05-16 06:19
3 Boston Red Sox to blame for embarrassing sweep at Cardinals' hands
The Boston Red Sox were swept by the Cardinals over the weekend and dropped to last in the AL East. Here are the players to blame for the skid.Entering the weekend in fourth place in the AL East but in overall a great spot in the American League, it seemed like a prime opportunity for the Boston...
2023-05-16 02:53
Triston Casas handled insensitive ESPN Mother’s Day interview with class
On Mother's Day, ESPN thought it was a good time to ask Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas about his own mom, who is deceased.ESPN celebrated Mother's Day in its usual fashion. On Sunday Night Baseball, the trio of Karl Ravech, David Cone and Eduardo Perez spoke with players on the fi...
2023-05-16 00:23
MLB Power Rankings: How likely each of the 30 teams are to sell at the trade deadline
MLB Power Rankings of which teams are most likely to become trade deadline sellers.A whole lot can change between now and the MLB trade deadline. Many teams have played about 40 games this year. Sparky Anderson knows it takes 40 games to know what a team is or isn’t. In this week’s M...
2023-05-15 22:27
Willson Contreras goes in detail about pitch clock and Kenley Jansen
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras got in Kenley Jansen's head, and it led to the Red Sox closer blowing his second straight save.Give Willson Contreras credit -- understanding the pitch clock is tough enough, using it to one's advantage in the heat of a ninth-inning comebac...
2023-05-14 23:28
Red Sox postgame show whines about Willson Contreras pitch clock gamesmanship
Willson Contreras' savvy gamesmanship to trap Kenley Jansen into two pitch clock violations didn't sit well with the Red Sox postgame show.The Willson Contreras villain arc has been the best thing in baseball this week and it only got better on Saturday.It all started in Chicago wh...
2023-05-14 10:45
Red Sox prospect steals absurd number of bases in just one game
Boston Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela didn't just steal one base on Saturday for Double-A Portland. He stole an absurd number of bases.The Boston Red Sox are off to a good start to the 2023 season. Entering Saturday, May 13, Boston owns a 22-17 record, but sits in fourth place in a ridic...
2023-05-14 06:27