The Patriots — breaking news alert — don’t have a quarterback, unless you continue to believe in some farfetched Jarrett Stidham theories that last season was all about Bill Belichick knowing the campaign was fruitless, so he kept Stid The Kid in mothballs to unleash him on the unsuspecting NFL season in 2021. The rest understand the […] The post NFL Notebook: Breaking down the … [Read more...] about NFL Notebook: Breaking down the available QBs to Patriots, from trade and free agency, to the draft
Tom Wilson suspended 7 games for boarding Brandon Carlo
More than 24 hours after Capitals forward Tom Wilson sent Brandon Carlo to the hospital off of a dangerous high hit, the NHL Department of Player Safety levied its punishment against the controversial winger with a lengthy rap sheet — with the league suspending Wilson for seven games, without pay, for boarding the B’s defenseman on Friday night. Under the terms […] The post Tom … [Read more...] about Tom Wilson suspended 7 games for boarding Brandon Carlo
Red Sox Notebook: Top pitching prospect Bryan Mata sidelined with slight UCL tear
The news on Red Sox pitching prospect Bryan Mata was not good. Not the worst it could have been, mind you; but not good, either. Mata, who experienced discomfort in his triceps earlier this week, underwent an MRI which revealed a slight tear in his UCL. For now, Mata does not require surgery, or a […] The post Red Sox Notebook: Top pitching prospect Bryan Mata sidelined with … [Read more...] about Red Sox Notebook: Top pitching prospect Bryan Mata sidelined with slight UCL tear
MLB Notebook: Like a lot of teams, Red Sox no longer down with OBP; Too soon to judge return on mega-deal
It wasn’t that long ago that Billy Beane kickstarted what was then called the “sabermetric revolution” by searching for market inefficiencies and making do with his limited payroll. The first such inefficiency was on-base percentage. Beane found this skill to be undervalued and went about stacking a lineup full of hitters who managed to consistently […] The post MLB Notebook: … [Read more...] about MLB Notebook: Like a lot of teams, Red Sox no longer down with OBP; Too soon to judge return on mega-deal
NHL Notebook: Plenty needs to change in NHL after another dangerous hit from Tom Wilson
After keeping their hands in their pockets and looking the other way throughout Friday’s matchup between the Bruins and Capitals, the NHL finally decided to offer some semblance of action after yet another dangerous shot from Washington’s Tom Wilson resulted in a seriously injured player — with the NHL Department of Player Safety scheduling a hearing with the […] The post NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Notebook: Plenty needs to change in NHL after another dangerous hit from Tom Wilson
NBA Notebook: What’s Danny Ainge’s approach to the trade deadline for Celtics?
While the Celtics' fortunes have certainly improved with four straight wins, the tone is one of cautious optimism among the players, coaches, and the man who brought this team together, Danny Ainge. The post NBA Notebook: What’s Danny Ainge’s approach to the trade deadline for Celtics? appeared first on Boston Sports Journal. … [Read more...] about NBA Notebook: What’s Danny Ainge’s approach to the trade deadline for Celtics?
Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots/NFL 03.05.21
We are inching towards NFL free agency, which means cap casualties are happening by the day. I’m sure you have questions on everybody and everything. Let’s have them, and make them good (not on stuff I just wrote about!). Hit me up on the comments, and USE A BROWSER NOT THE APP. The post Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots/NFL 03.05.21 appeared first on Boston Sports Journal. … [Read more...] about Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots/NFL 03.05.21
BSJ Game Report: Bruins 5, Capitals 1 – B’s punch back after Wilson’s hit knocks Carlo out of game
Everything you need to know from the Bruins’ 5-1 win over the Capitals in quickie form, with BSJ insight and analysis: Box Score HEADLINES Wilson’s hit on Carlo mars B’s win: Friday’s matchup between the Bruins and Capitals devolved into an ugly, unfortunate mess — and the NHL has no one but themselves to blame. Even […] The post BSJ Game Report: Bruins 5, Capitals 1 – B’s … [Read more...] about BSJ Game Report: Bruins 5, Capitals 1 – B’s punch back after Wilson’s hit knocks Carlo out of game
Ryan: An incensed – and galvanized – Bruins roster exacted proper revenge against Capitals after Wilson’s dangerous hit
Bruce Cassidy didn’t have to say very much in the Bruins’ locker room during the first intermission of Friday’s game. After all, what words of encouragement needed to be uttered to a group of men after what transpired on the TD Garden ice just moments prior. All of the motivation, the drive, the hurt that they […] The post Ryan: An incensed – and galvanized – Bruins roster … [Read more...] about Ryan: An incensed – and galvanized – Bruins roster exacted proper revenge against Capitals after Wilson’s dangerous hit