The White Sox feel that Davis Martin has largely addressed the pitch-tipping that plagued him during his first inning against the Red Sox, so now he can take on more of an age-old challenge.
"When the fastball command is there, it's good," said pitching coach Zach Bove. "It kind of sets up everything, it gives them something they’ve got to honor rather than just the spin. We feel good about the four-seam specifically, if he’s throwing it to the good spots, then I think that helps his whole a...
The Boston Red Sox are easily the hottest team in baseball right now, completely turning around their 2026 season.After a slow start to the year, Boston looked dead in the water, even firing manager Alex Cora in the process. But over the last month-plus, the Red Sox have taken things to another level.Boston Red Sox […]
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Basketball Hall of Famer Don Nelson died at the age of 86, his family announced on Sunday.
The Boston Red Sox lose their series against the Athletics 4-3.
Bill Belichick was not on the stage in Canton on Saturday. Roger Craig was. That contrast was impossible to miss. The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 included five accomplished players: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Craig, while Belichick, the winningest coach in Super Bowl history, watched from the […]
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Previously frustrated Boston Red Sox fans have no choice but to apologize to Craig Breslow for moves they didn't like but have aged well.
The Red Sox revealed a decision on Wilyer Abreu after his injury before Sunday’s series finale against the Athletics.
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Bradley Chubb is going to be a problem for the Miami Dolphins in 2026, but his departure was far less about 'business' than he initially led on.
The Boston Bruins have made decisions around the edges of their roster this offseason.But one of their next major contract calls could involve a player who slid his way into a larger role last season.Marat Khusnutdinov is entering the final year of his contract after producing the best season of his young NHL career. His […]
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Dave O’Brien isn’t going anywhere, but he’ll be doing a little less of it. According to MassLive’s Sean McAdam, O’Brien has quietly signed a two-year extension to remain NESN’s play-by-play voice for Red Sox broadcasts through at least the 2028 season, with his previous deal set to expire at the end of this year. O’Brien,…
Happy Sunday, folks. The Red Sox have won nine straight series, but that streak is on the line on Sunday after they split the first two games of their series with the Athletics. It’s a bullpen game for Boston, which will lead with Erik Miller but use several arms as they try to piece together […]
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty dig into one of the most important questions heading into the Bruins’ season — which players are set up to take a step forward, and which ones might be due for a reality check? They run through the regression candidates on Boston’s roster, the veterans [...]
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The impossible happened last night: the A’s won a game! The club snapped their 9-game losing streak, getting their first August win while snapping Boston’s winning streak. Fitting. Now the A’s need to prove it wasn’t a one-off and make it two in a row, something the team hasn’t done since before the All-Star Break. […]
We've gotten no indication that Stephen Curry wants to leave Golden State, but the Warriors are certainly testing his loyalty.
The Red Sox will hope to get back on track after Saturday's loss, and announced their pitcher for Sunday vs. the A's.
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On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky goes solo to break down one of the most debated questions heading into next season — who are the Bruins’ top two centers, and should Elias Lindholm even be one of them? Evan makes the case for a shake-up, arguing the Lindholm-Pastrnak pairing just isn’t working and [...]
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One of the keys to Boston's success last year was not asking anyone to do too much or step too far out of their comfort zone.
The New England Patriots helped themselves financially when Mike Onwenu agreed to a reworked contract in May.The veteran guard may have gotten some help of his own after recent (massive) guard news.Two of the NFL’s top young guards signed massive extensions on Aug. 7, with Peter Skoronski landing a four-year, $100 million deal with the […]
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Unpacking MLB rumors after the trade deadline with the Braves failing to trade for Giants star Logan Webb, the Red Sox swinging and missing on Elly De La Cruz, and more.
The Celtics decided to trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers. Now, the 76ers GM is essentially crediting Boston for LeBron James signing in Philly.
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After 10 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, when Chad Johnson moved to the New England Patriots in 2011, the move seemingly altered his public persona. Patriots under HC Bill Belichick was a franchise built entirely on conformity, fear of failure, and the absolute elimination of individual ego, and right from the get-go, Johnson was made […]
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Adam Vinatieri's Hall of Fame ceremony should have been a celebration of the Patriots dynasty, but New England instead felt like an afterthought in Canton.
You'd think there would be some grace for a player trying to return from a torn Achilles, but the pressure has never been higher for Jayson Tatum.
The Red Sox have selected right-hander Seth Martinez from Triple-A Worcester, the team announced. They optioned lefty Raymond Burgos to Worcester in a corresponding move. With the addition of Martinez, Boston now has a full 40-man roster. The 31-year-old Martinez could now be in position to pitch in the majors for the sixth season in […]
Adley Rutschman is playing baseball! Unfortunately he’s doing it in Worcester, not Boston. Still, it was nice to see him behind the plate for five innings, during which he went 1-2 for two walks and threw out a runner. It was also nice for him, given that he played in front of both his father […]