Photo by David Berding/Getty Images With Toronto losing twice today, the Red Sox are just 5.0 games off the division lead, and the best record in the AL for that matter. Pop Quiz! The Minnesota Twins sent five pitchers to the mound tonight with the follow last names: Ohl Tonkin Funderburk Sands Varland Can you give me the first name of any of them? To be fair, … [Read more...] about Red Sox 8, Twins 5: Loud bats echo into the void as all remains quiet on the trade front
No. 2 prospect Garcia homers, drives in five runs at Triple-A
Vaughn Grissom might’ve punched his ticket out of Boston after calling out Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox may have another episode of drama on their hands as Vaughn Grissom is clearly not happy about getting passed over yet again. … [Read more...] about Vaughn Grissom might’ve punched his ticket out of Boston after calling out Red Sox
Deion Sanders reflects on support from Randy Moss during cancer battle: ‘He called me every other day’
Sanders told the former Patriots receiver how much he loved him for the support during a tough time. The post Deion Sanders reflects on support from Randy Moss during cancer battle: ‘He called me every other day’ appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Deion Sanders reflects on support from Randy Moss during cancer battle: ‘He called me every other day’
Story’s homer and Giolito’s strong outing lift Red Sox over Twins 8-5
Giolito (7-2) gave up one run on five hits and two walks while striking out five. Jarren Duran also homered, doubled and stole a base for the Red Sox. The post Story’s homer and Giolito’s strong outing lift Red Sox over Twins 8-5 appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Story’s homer and Giolito’s strong outing lift Red Sox over Twins 8-5
Game 109: Red Sox at Twins, Giolito vs. Ohl
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The Red Sox are 23-30 on the road this season. These games might be an opportunity to improve on that mark. After another wretched road loss late last night, the Red Sox will try to rebound against a Twins team that may be on the verge of massive roster upheaval. The biggest lineup note for the Red Sox tonight is that Masataka … [Read more...] about Game 109: Red Sox at Twins, Giolito vs. Ohl
Red Sox appear to do some housecleaning, suggest trade deadline moves are coming
The Boston Red Sox made a number of roster moves on Tuesday that could be foreshadowing trade deadline action. … [Read more...] about Red Sox appear to do some housecleaning, suggest trade deadline moves are coming
Patriots jump 18 spots into top-10 of ESPN’s ‘under-25’ talent rankings
"Here's an up-and-coming collection of young talent: the all-new, all-different Patriots!" The post Patriots jump 18 spots into top-10 of ESPN’s ‘under-25’ talent rankings appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Patriots jump 18 spots into top-10 of ESPN’s ‘under-25’ talent rankings
OTM Open Thread 7/29: Last night never happened
Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images Are we on a winner streak? If you didn’t stay up for the end of last night’s Red Sox game, I’m very jealous of you. A 90-minute rain delay, followed by a reliever who fully warmed up and then was told to sit back down hitting two hitters and surrendering the lead, is a tough way to lose a ballgame. Hopefully, Aroldis Chapman and Garrett … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 7/29: Last night never happened