Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images Win this one Red Sox. Yankees. Just a few games apart. Both fighting for the Wild Card. Both competing for additions in the bullpen and the rotation. Second half. A lefty on the mound for the bad guys. Which Bello shows up tonight? First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET on WEEI and NESN. … [Read more...] about Game 102: Yankees at Red Sox
Red Sox News & Links: Sox Acquire James Paxton in Trade with Dodgers
Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Welcome back, Big Maple. Ladies and gentlemen, your big trade deadline acquisition: Triston Casas! He likely won’t be the only addition to the Red Sox this week, but it is probably true that Breslow won’t reel in a player as talented as Trizzton. Speaking on the radio yesterday, Breslow reported that Casas is finally … [Read more...] about Red Sox News & Links: Sox Acquire James Paxton in Trade with Dodgers
Trade Deadline Smash or Pass: Luis Rengifo
Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Can a bat-first infielder help our troubled defense? Welcome to Smash or Pass, Trade Deadline edition! In this series, we’ll discuss players who might be available at the trade deadline, whether they’d be a good fit for the Red Sox, and what it would take to get them. Next up, a bat-first infielder. Who is he and where does he come fr … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Smash or Pass: Luis Rengifo
OTM Open Thread 7/26-7/28: The Yankees are Coming
Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images Let’s turn this around for Breslow TGIF. The road trip went about as badly as you could have dreaded. A sweep from the Dodgers - with one definitely winnable game - and two losses at the hands of the miserable Colorado Rockies. Almost as bad as losing to the Chicago White Sox. Now the Yankees are coming to town and this is a big one f … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 7/26-7/28: The Yankees are Coming
Trade Deadline Smash or Pass: Reid Detmers
Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Detmers, paired with Carlos Estevez or Luis Rengifo, could make the Angels an ideal trade partner for the Red Sox at the deadline. Who is he and where does he come from? He’s Reid Detmers, a left-handed starting pitcher who was the tenth pick in the 2020 draft out of Louisville by the Los Angeles Angels. He made 70 s … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Smash or Pass: Reid Detmers
Trade Deadline Smash or Pass: Nick Martinez
Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK He’s a versatile arm with one of the best changeups in the game. Welcome to Smash or Pass, Trade Deadline edition! In this series, we’ll discuss players who might be available at the trade deadline, whether they’d be a good fit for Red Sox, and what it would take to get them. Next up, a guy who can slot into either the rotat … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Smash or Pass: Nick Martinez
OTM Open Thread 7/25: Breslow Picks a Lane
Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Alex is sticking around! Happy Thursday. At least that game/road trip is over. The Red Sox sit at 54-47, 1.0 game back in the Wild Card. Still just 4.5 back of the Yankees. And only 6.0 back of the Baltimore Orioles. Craig Breslow has decided to invest in this team! Craig Breslow picks his lane for Red Sox: … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 7/25: Breslow Picks a Lane
The Red Sox Didn’t Choose Alex Cora. Alex Cora Chose The Red Sox.
Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images The Sox hang onto their manager for at least three more seasons. Alex Cora had choices. That’s an important thing to keep in mind when thinking about his decision to sign a 3-year, $21.75 million contract extension with the Red Sox. He may or may not have been destined to manage the Dodgers, as was heavily speculated ( … [Read more...] about The Red Sox Didn’t Choose Alex Cora. Alex Cora Chose The Red Sox.
Minor Lines 7/25/24: Bobby Dalbec Hits A Clutch Homer
Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images Dalbec played right field and hit a ninth-inning three-run shot. The Red Sox allowed 20 runs against the Rockies to close out an abysmal road trip 1-5. The farm hasn’t been doing too much better. Worcester’s bats were absent in game one of a double header, but rebounded late in the second game thanks to Bobby Dalbec, who may or may not be … [Read more...] about Minor Lines 7/25/24: Bobby Dalbec Hits A Clutch Homer