David Butler II-Imagn Images I don’t care about the Hunter Dobbins story at all, but you better bet that we’ll hear all about it on Fox tonight. The Red Sox have won three games in a row for the first time since April. Last night’s game felt like a classic Boston/New York thriller. Leadoff Rob Ref prevails. I’m ready for Hunter Dobbins to ignore all the dumb noise and … [Read more...] about Game 72: Yankees @ Red Sox, the reckoning of Hunter Dobbins
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Here’s the call: Style, subtlety will keep fans listening to baseball announcers
Many of today's play-by-play announcers are hyperbolic and prone to superlatives. The post Here’s the call: Style, subtlety will keep fans listening to baseball announcers appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Here’s the call: Style, subtlety will keep fans listening to baseball announcers
OTM Open Thread: No kings, just Sox
David Butler II-Imagn Images We already have one monarchical, permanent figure determining the fate our lives. Beating the Evil Empire, you say? Don’t mind if we do. Stay safe out there today, folks. … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread: No kings, just Sox
Minor Lines 6/13: The bats were cursed
Nigel Cook/News-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK A rough hitting night all across the board in the organization, ruining a spectacular start by Blake Aita. On a Friday the 13th night on the farm, the affiliates were a very spooky 0-4 on the day - and most by a Red Sox special, losing by one run. Let’s get right into it! Worcester: L, 3-4 (F/10) (BOX SCORE) … [Read more...] about Minor Lines 6/13: The bats were cursed
Alex Bregman hopeful he can return to Red Sox before All-Star break
Bregman has been sidelined since May 23 due to a right quad strain. The post Alex Bregman hopeful he can return to Red Sox before All-Star break appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Alex Bregman hopeful he can return to Red Sox before All-Star break
Father’s Day Special: 1000 words on the infield fly rule from my dad
Mike Watters-Imagn Images He suggested he do this. Yesterday morning, I got a text message from my baseball-loving dad. “Hey, I have a suggestion for your Saturday column: Father’s Day guest column by your father on the topic ‘Infield Fly Rule’. Of course I will include Red Sox content.” He’s fascinated by the infield fly rule and thinks not enough people know about the … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Special: 1000 words on the infield fly rule from my dad
Aaron Boone wanted ‘courage to overturn’ call that got him ejected from Yankees-Red Sox game
"A quarter of the ball is on the line. It takes a lot of something … a lot of imagination to say that’s fair." The post Aaron Boone wanted ‘courage to overturn’ call that got him ejected from Yankees-Red Sox game appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Aaron Boone wanted ‘courage to overturn’ call that got him ejected from Yankees-Red Sox game
White Sox Claim Ryan Noda, Designate Joshua Palacios For Assignment
The White Sox announced that they have claimed first baseman Ryan Noda off waivers from the Red Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte. Boston had designated him for assignment a few days ago. Outfielder Joshua Palacios has been designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot. Infielder Brooks Baldwin has been recalled to take the active roster spot of Palacios. There was … [Read more...] about White Sox Claim Ryan Noda, Designate Joshua Palacios For Assignment
Carlos Narváez continues to assert himself as Red Sox’ breakout star this season
Narváez is batting .327 since the start of May — a span of 32 games with the Red Sox. The post Carlos Narváez continues to assert himself as Red Sox’ breakout star this season appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Carlos Narváez continues to assert himself as Red Sox’ breakout star this season