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Red Sox Wrap: Freddie Freeman’s Eighth-Inning Grand Slam Sinks Boston
The Boston Red Sox opened up the second half of the season in losing fashion as they were dealt a 4-1 defeat by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. The Red Sox fell to 53-43 while the Dodgers improved to 57-41. full box score here. ONE...
Celtics Forward Opens Up About Ongoing Summer League Slump
Jordan Walsh is struggling to connect from 3-point range in Summer League, producing a stunning output for the second-year Boston Celtics forward. Walsh, so far, has gone 0-for-22 from three and went 0-for-10 during Friday night’s exhibition against the Dallas Mavericks in Las Vegas. The 20-year-old, who the Celtics drafted last year out of Arkansas as a defensive-first forward, isn’t allowing the slump to overtake his offensive approach.
Alex Cora Issues Discouraging Update On Red Sox Star Triston Casas
The Boston Red Sox are patiently waiting the return of first baseman Triston Casas from torn cartilage in his ribcage. Well, they’ll have to keep on waiting. Casas has made small strides in his recovery over the last few weeks, but the closest he has come to taking the field is with a mic in hand. That seems to remain the case going forward, too.
Nick Pivetta Looks To Continue Momentum For Red Sox
Nick Pivetta will take the mound for the Red Sox in their first game following the All-Star break. Pivetta is coming off back-to-back starts with double-digit strikeouts, racking up 8 Ks in a row during his most recent start against the Oakland Athletics. In his career, Pivetta has a 3.80...
Mets Pitcher Trashes Former Yankees Teammates In Group Chat
New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino is looking forward to competing against the New York Yankees, his former team, which sparked some back-and-forth banter. Both New York clubs are set to face off in a brief two-game Subway Series starting next Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. Aware of the upcoming reunion, Severino became the subject of trash talk from a few ex-Yankees teammates once it was discovered that the 30-year-old wouldn’t be taking the mound in the Bronx. But rather than taking the high road, Severino chose to not hold back one bit when responding.
Red Sox Top Prospect Marcelo Mayer Slugs Eye-Popping Homer
Boston Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer wanted to get away from baseball while minor leaguers got a little bit of time off for the All-Star break. Turns out, Mayer can jump right in after not picking up a bat for a couple days and still rake. The 21-year-old shortstop...
Could Trevor Story Return This Season? Red Sox Infielder Reveals Possibility
As the Boston Red Sox returned from the All-Star break to begin a three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night, shortstop Trevor Story tagged along. Story underwent season-ending left shoulder surgery back in April, leaving the 31-year-old sidelined after logging just 31 at-bats in 2024. The injury occurred on April 5 against the Angels when Story made a diving attempt at shortstop to corral a hard-hit ball off the bat of Mike Trout, prompting a fourth-inning exit.
NBA Hall Of Famer Serves As Longtime Mentor For Celtics Guard
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White can make a call if he has a question, thought or just needs to talk. White gets good advice, too, because on the other end of the line is an NBA Hall of Famer. Chauncey Billups, who played 17 NBA seasons and currently is the...
Red Sox Vs. Dodgers Lineups: Boston Returns From All-Star Break
The Boston Red Sox open up the second half of their 2024 season Friday by taking on the National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series. Boston entered the MLB All-Star break by taking two of three from the Kansas City Royals, which ensured the team would own a postseason position — the final American League wild-card spot — before the Midsummer Classic. The Red Sox won seven of their last 10 games while the division-leading Baltimore Orioles and second-place New York Yankees have struggled to maintain their respective positions — Boston sits 4 1/2 games back from the mountaintop in the AL East.
Why Red Sox Decision On Former Top Pitching Prospect Got Pushed Back
The Boston Red Sox were supposed to make a decision on Bryan Mata’s future with the organization this past Monday. But the Red Sox will have more time to mull things over with the former top pitching prospect dealing with yet another injury. The Red Sox announced Friday, per...
Joe Kelly Activated From IL Before Red Sox-Dodgers Series
The Boston Red Sox, fresh off the MLB All-Star break, will begin the second half of their 2024 campaign against the Los Angeles Dodgers and old friend Joe Kelly. Los Angeles activated Kelly from the 60-day injured list hours before the series opener Friday night at Dodger Stadium, just in time for the three-day interleague clash versus the right-hander’s former club. Kelly landed on the team’s IL on May 6 due to a strained right shoulder, prompting the 61-game absence and ending the 36-year-old’s first half with a 4.73 ERA through 13 1/3 innings of relief.
Patriots Announce List Of Alumni To Appear During Training Camp
The Patriots will open the gates to training camp Wednesday, not only welcoming current players, coaches, media and fans… but some familiar faces, as well. New England has invited a few franchise legends to return to the backfields of Gillette Stadium this summer. Rob Ninkovich, Ted Johnson, Sony Michel,...
Caitlin Clark Explains Passing On WNBA 3-Point Contest
WNBA All-Star weekend kicks off Friday with the skills competition, but Sabrina Ionescu and Caitlin Clark notably aren’t participating in the 3-Point Contest. Recently acquired Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey will participate in both the skills challenge and the 3-point contest, but fans were left perplexed when the five-player field didn’t include the game’s most high-profile shooters.
Brandon Aiyuk Trade? Why 49ers Should Hold Line With Underrated Wideout
Brandon Aiyuk doesn’t typically land on any lists of the NFL’s top receivers, but if the San Francisco 49ers honor his request, it could tip the scales ahead of the 2024 season. The 2020 first-round pick has reportedly requested a trade after repeated unsuccessful attempts to reach a...
Mookie Betts, Kenley Jansen Discuss Red Sox, Dodgers Fans’ Differences
The Red Sox and Dodgers will begin a three-game series at Dodger Stadium on Friday, with both clubhouses housing franchise icons… for the other team. Mookie Betts made his name in Boston, helping the storied franchise win a World Series while piling up records and accomplishments across a relatively short span. Kenley Jansen will go down as one of Los Angeles’ all-time best, holding the franchise record for saves and earning a World Series ring of his own with the Dodgers.
Legendary Joe Castiglione Recalls 2004 Red Sox World Series Call
Legendary radio broadcast Joe Castiglione is set to be honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame, and it’s a well-deserved honor, especially for Boston Red Sox fans. Castiglione this month will receive the 2024 Ford C. Frick Award in Cooperstown, N.Y., for excellence in broadcasting. The Red Sox Hall of Famer was celebrated in 2022 at Fenway Park for 40 years in broadcasting with Boston.
Red Sox-Nationals Trade? Three Washington Players To Keep Eye On
The Red Sox are expected to be buyers at the July 30 trade deadline, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re willing to ship off top prospects or take on an exorbitant amount of money. Boston hasn’t indicated it is dead set against making a major splash, either, but...
U.S. Rep. References Red Sox Legend In Letter To Joe Biden
A group of Democrats in the United States House of Representatives and Senate over the past month began a rally urging President Joe Biden to consider dropping out of the presidential race against Donald Trump, and one member used the Boston Red Sox to make his point clear. Rep. Jamie...
What Ex-Red Sox Dustin Pedroia Hopes Won’t Factor Into Hall Of Fame Case
Dustin Pedroia is on the ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame, but the former Boston Red Sox second baseman isn’t sweating too hard about Cooperstown, N.Y. or not. The 2008 American League MVP was enshrined in the Red Sox Hall of Fame this year, and he has an interesting case to make the Baseball Hall of Fame. The 40-year-old won AL Rookie of the Year, his aforementioned MVP, won a Silver Slugger, four Gold Gloves, and was a four-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion. He earned a career 51.9 rWAR, which is below the threshold for average rWAR for second basemen (69.7).
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