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Reds infielder Matt McLain has suddenly increased his defensive versatility. On Tuesday, he entered the game as a pinch-hitter and then stayed in the game in the center field position. That was his first big league appearance at that spot. Yesterday, he made his first career start in center. It’s a quick turnaround from idea […]
Playing catcher in Major League Baseball is a grueling ask in even perfect conditions, and Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong had to do so in scorching heat for Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals.
The Red Sox have player 85 games. They have 77 games remaining until the end of the season. But the real end of the season might just be the trade deadline. In that respect, they have just 33 days remaining. That’s only 26 games. Sitting at 37-48, the Red Sox have some work to do […]
Imagine a world where Albert Pujols had become a free agent after only five seasons with the Angels. Or if Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and other stars had reached the market years earlier than they actually did. That possibility is at the center of one of MLB’s latest proposals during collective bargaining negotiations with the […] The post Proposed MLB Contract Rule Would Have Changed Everything appeared first on The Lead .
A platoon approach might seem sharp, until you see how it limits your options. The post Help! My Bench Stinks! appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The Boston Celtics' horrible Jaylen Brown trade may be giving Boston Red Sox fans some Mookie Betts flashbacks.
The Cincinnati Reds have lost four straight games overall and all six of the games in which they have played the Milwaukee Brewers so far in 2026, and now they get to face the single most intimidating pitcher on the planet today. Great! Following yet another late game collapse on Wednesday evening, the Reds are […]
Worcester: W, 6-5 (BOX SCORE) On Wednesday against the Mets, Brayan Bello had a start. It was… a start. It was fine. He allowed three runs, went five innings, throwing 50 strikes on 81 pitches, struck out six and didn’t walk anyone. The pitching staff as a whole hurled fourteen strikeouts and, aside from Noah […]
The National League Wild Card race is quite competitive. How should each postseason contender approach the trade deadline?
The calendar is about to flip into July, and we're now entering the stretch run of the 2026 fantasy baseball season. As I've always said, stashing prospects in redraft leagues needs to be very strategic, especially now with those bench spots being so valuable. With only a couple of prospect promotions recently, the top names […]
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In the closing innings of Sunday’s exhilarating and chaotic finale against the Yankees, a surreal series of events unfolded that one way or another should come to define the rest of the Red Sox season. It started in the top of the ninth inning when Wilyer Abreu launched this hideous throw to nowhere, directly leading […]
Just when you think the Boston Red Sox are turning a corner in 2026, they head back in the wrong direction. Looking for a spark of any kind, they returned home from losing two out of three to the Colorado Rockies to sweep the New York Yankees.The way they did it on Sunday night, blowing […] The post Boston Red Sox Manager Chad Tracy Drops Honest Quote After Losing Series To Nationals appeared first on HEAVY .
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli took ownership Wednesday for a bench-clearing altercation the previous night, admitting that he had called Boston’s Willson Contreras “boy.” Addressing reporters Wednesday morning, Cavalli noted the loaded “history” of the term, which has roots among Southerners who used it to demean Black Americans, said he had “learned a lot” about…
Yesterday, following a second straight loss to the increasingly unlikeable Washington Nationals, the Red Sox appropriately flew west into the setting sun to begin a nine game road trip. Their season is either on the brink, or already dead (depending on who you talk to), and their future is vastly uncertain. Looking ahead, the trade […]
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (38-37/4-4) WORCESTER 6, SYRACUSE 5 (BOX) Syracuse and Worcester went back and forth in this one, with Syracuse falling late. The Red Sox got off to a 1-0 lead in the second following a scoreless first, but a double by Ben Rortvedt and a ground out by Cristian Pache made it 2-1. […]
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The Boston Red Sox are moving on from veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle. The Red Sox designated the 36-year-old right-hander for assignment following Tuesday night's 8-1 loss to the Washington Nationals, recalling left-hander Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester to take his roster spot. A Tenure That Unraveled Quickly Kahnle opened the season at Triple-A after signing a minor league deal late in spring training and was called up on June 4 following a strong stretch in Worcester, where he posted...
Venezuelan player Willson Contreras had been enduring an emotionally difficult week ever since his home country was hit by back-to-back tremors last Wednesday. Then, his heated exchange with a Washington Nationals starter only made matters worse, resulting in a bench-clearing incident that saw multiple ejections. Recent reports suggest the situation extended beyond the field, and […] The post $87.5M Red Sox Star Stares at Tough Punishment as MLB Begins Investigation After Punches Thrown Mid-...
Top Red Sox prospects Franklin Arias and Anthony Eyanson have been selected to represent the organization at the 2026 All-Star Futures Game in Philadelphia later this month, Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday. As part of All-Star Week festivities, Arias and Eyanson will suit up for the American League in the annual prospect showcase at … Continue reading "Top prospects Franklin Arias, Anthony Eyanson to represent Red Sox at All-Star Futures Game"
The Boston Red Sox may have avoided the worst-case scenario with pitcher Connelly Early. Interim manager Chad Tracy revealed Wednesday that the promising young left-hander is dealing with inflammation in his throwing elbow after leaving Tuesday’s start. On an encouraging note, an MRI alleviated concerns about UCL damage or other structural issues. “Posterior elbow inflammation […] The post Red Sox Provide Major Update on Connelly Early After Nationals Game appeared first on HEAVY .
Nobody on the Boston Red Sox had fun on Wednesday afternoon at Fenway Park. With temperatures for a day game in the mid-90s, they would go on to lose to the Washington Nationals 10-2.It was worse for catcher Connor Wong. Starting behind the dish, it was so hot in his gear that he claimed after […] The post Red Sox Catcher Connor Wong Claims He Lost 6lbs Playing Nationals: Here’s How appeared first on HEAVY .
The Red Sox were unable to build on the momentum generated by their four-game sweep of the Yankees and Monday’s series-opening win over the Nationals.
After the 4th inning brawl last night, there was only one team up for the fight the rest of the series. That team was the Washington Nationals, who totally outclassed the Red Sox following that dust up. At one point, the Nats were out scoring the Sox 18-0 post brawl before the Red Sox got […]
The Red Sox are fully back down to earth after the thrill of sweeping the Yankees. Boston fell to Washington 10-2 on Wednesday and dropped the series to the Nationals. The Red Sox ran out of momentum after they won the series opener. The starter didn’t have it in the finale and the bats resembled […]