Eric Canha-Imagn Images Because what’s better than naming random dudes? In the middle of a topsy-turvy season, it’s become clear that the 2025 Red Sox have some holes in their roster. That’s the nature of the sport—every team has its own Achilles heel. You can’t wave a magic wand and fix all of your problems as a club in one fell swoop. What this article presupposes is: … [Read more...] about Which random dude would you add to the 2025 Red Sox?

David Butler II-Imagn Images Another week, another set of West Coast start times. Hello and happy Monday, folks. If you’re reading this, I’m currently in Bermuda. I’m writing this open thread post ahead of time so that I don’t have to interrupt my designated margarita schedule. Maybe the weather is as nice up there as it is down here right now (even though I have no … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 6/23: California Love

Photo by Trinity Machan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images I mean come on. No one expected much out of Hunter Dobbins back when pitchers and catchers first reported in February. But his 59.1 perfectly cromulent innings this year have been huge for a Red Sox pitching staff that, outside of Garrett Crochet, really struggles to find consistency. So it hurts, then, to hear … [Read more...] about Red Sox News & Links: Hunter Dobbins to IL with strained elbow

Photo by Colby Rush/Minor League Baseball Plus, Portland pitches a combined no-hitter. Nothing will make you feel better than seeing the top two affiliates scoring 22 runs between them until you realize none of these guys are on Boston’s roster right now. I’m here to again highlight the bat of Nathan Hickey and observe that Nick Sogard can play clean defense at any … [Read more...] about Minor Lines 6/22: Password homers twice in see-saw game