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Since making the ALCS in 2021, the Red Sox have had playoff aspirations each year going into the all-star break. But, as soon as the calendar has flipped to August it’s been déjà vu for the club. Promising offense is disappearing, starters are not producing quality outings, relief pitching is not able to get through innings, and the already shaky defense somehow would find a … [Read more...] about Red Sox Won’t Go Down Without A Fight

The New York Yankees are in a constant war zone in the month of September. The postseason push gets hotter and hotter by the day. The Yankees host the Boston Red Sox this weekend and the series holds real significance.  When the weather starts to become a roller coaster and the sports channels zone in on MLB standings, you know it’s September. This month brings disappointment … [Read more...] about October Implications in Yankees-Red Sox Series Can Reignite Rivalry

Less than five months after undergoing what was deemed season-ending shoulder surgery, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story could be back in Boston’s lineup on Saturday. On Friday, manager Alex Cora told reporters that “there’s a good chance” Story will play for Boston this weekend. Cora told the Boston Herald, “If he makes it tomorrow here without falling down or doing something, … [Read more...] about Red Sox Shortstop Set To Return On Saturday

Fantasy Pitching Streamers For Week 23 Monday, September 2nd Osvaldo Bido, RHP, Oakland Athletics 44%- If you haven’t noticed, Osvaldo Bido has been lights out over the last month.  The 6’3 right-hander will face a Seattle Mariners team that is tops in MLB in strikeouts against right-handed pitching.  Bido has scored 18+ points in every start in August, maxing out at 35 points … [Read more...] about Fantasy Pitching Streamers For Week 23

The Boston Red Sox have had a plethora of pitchers appear on the mound in 2024. The revolving door continued on Thursday, with two Red Sox relievers electing to enter free agency over a trip to the minor leagues. Left-hander Joely Rodríguez and right-hander Brad Keller are both no longer with the club. The decisions don’t necessarily come as a surprise after recent roster … [Read more...] about Two Red Sox Relievers Elect Free Agency Over Minors

Historically, World Series titles have been won at the MLB trade deadline. In 2015, the Kansas City Royals acquired infielder Ben Zobrist, who became a catalyst towards the club’s first championship in 30 years. The Houston Astros brought superstar pitcher Justin Verlander to help head a rotation that won the organization’s first World Series in 2017. The Boston Red Sox made a … [Read more...] about Once Again, the Red Sox Are Trade Deadline Losers

In late December of 2023, infielder Vaughn Grissom was two months removed from his second year of MLB appearances. He was a member of the Atlanta Braves. That October, he made the final out of Atlanta’s season in the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. It would be his final at-bat in a Braves uniform. Grissom was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for veteran starter … [Read more...] about Red Sox Hopeful Struggling with Long Road Ahead

Once the All-Star Break concludes, the American League and National League MVP conversations usually heat up. Teams begin to pull away in their respective divisions or postseason races, players go on tears, and voters see who has what it takes. While both awards seem close to wrapped up, with superstars Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani pulling away, it’s still important to look at … [Read more...] about Sneaky MVP Candidate Flying Under the Radar

Since the MLB All-Star break, the Boston Red Sox have had one big issue: pitching. Boston ranks dead last in team ERA since mid-July. For the season, the Red Sox staff isn’t pretty either. The bullpen sits fifth-worst with a 4.43 ERA. Only the Colorado Rockies, Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Texas Rangers rank lower. All four of those teams have a losing record. With … [Read more...] about Surging Reliever Could Help Fix Struggling Red Sox