I have high standards for Drake Maye. He didn’t deliver in the second half. … [Read more...] about Giardi: Mike’s Musings on the blame game, Drake’s bad day, and a defensive line that needs a jolt
Red Sox trade Luis Perales to the Nationals for Jake Bennett as pitching depth takes priority
While the Red Sox continue to explore options for adding a power bat, their latest move instead addressed pitching depth. Boston and the Washington Nationals finalized a one-for-one prospect swap Monday night, with the Sox trading right-hander Luis Perales for left-handed pitcher Jake Bennett, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. … [Read more...] about Red Sox trade Luis Perales to the Nationals for Jake Bennett as pitching depth takes priority
BSJ Game Report: Pistons 112, Celtics 105 – C’s too sloppy to complete Derrick White-fueled comeback
Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard each scored 10 in the first quarter to power an eight point lead. Boston missed all eight 3-point attempts in the second quarter, and were lucky to still lead by four at halftime. They were 1-10 in the third and trailed by four after three. Derrick White nearly willed them all the way back from a 10-point deficit, but the C’s made too many … [Read more...] about BSJ Game Report: Pistons 112, Celtics 105 – C’s too sloppy to complete Derrick White-fueled comeback
Karalis: Detroit is good, but Boston bumbled away too many chances to beat the Pistons
The Celtics might have some issues executing in the fourth quarter, but this was something different. The gaffes were almost absurd, as if they were being pranked by the Harlem Globetrotters, who left behind one of those balls on a string for the Pistons to use down the stretch. … [Read more...] about Karalis: Detroit is good, but Boston bumbled away too many chances to beat the Pistons
BSJ Live Coverage: Celtics 57, Pistons 54 (half) – C’s gone cold
That win over Detroit last month was amazing. The Pistons hit a little turbulence after that game, losing three out of five games including that one, so they might have a little extra motivation to come in and lay the hammer down. … [Read more...] about BSJ Live Coverage: Celtics 57, Pistons 54 (half) – C’s gone cold
NHL Notes: Which Way Will the Trade Winds Blow for Bruins?
So what will the Black and Gold be in the market for with a hockey club that currently sits in a wild card spot, and is just one point out of first place in a jam-packed Atlantic Division that’s got Tampa Bay, Detroit, Montreal and Boston all slugging it out this season? … [Read more...] about NHL Notes: Which Way Will the Trade Winds Blow for Bruins?
Giardi: Patriots plan to double down on their approach going forward
With sweat still beading up on his forehead and trickling down his nose, Rhamondre Stevenson responded very matter-of-factly to a question about how this Patriots’ team needs to respond in the week ahead. … [Read more...] about Giardi: Patriots plan to double down on their approach going forward
Bedard: Six sequences to a loss – Execution problems plague Patriots in 2nd half of loss to Bills
Breaking down the key sequences as the Patriots blew a 24-7 lead in a 35-31 loss to the Bills, mostly through video analysis, including:Not accounting for Jared Allen's legs on 3rd and 3, leading to a TDMaye throwing inaccurate and taking a sackMaye heaves an interception instead of taking one of three better options that could have led to a field goalEmbarrassing defense … [Read more...] about Bedard: Six sequences to a loss – Execution problems plague Patriots in 2nd half of loss to Bills
MLB Notebook: Red Sox still searching for answers following the Winter Meetings and the buzz around the league
The Winter Meetings are officially in the books, and with several of the offseason’s most impactful names now off the market, the Red Sox enter a familiar — but critical — phase of roster construction. For Boston, the headlines remain consistent: more work still needs to be done, and the organization’s focus remains squarely on adding power bats to round out a roster that … [Read more...] about MLB Notebook: Red Sox still searching for answers following the Winter Meetings and the buzz around the league