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MLB Notebook: Willson Contreras headlines Red Sox’ top trade chips as bullpen could become deadline goldmine
Let’s not let the last couple of wins fool anyone. As currently constructed, the Red Sox still aren’t good enough to make a serious playoff run.Yes, they’ve taken the first two games in Seattle and have a chance to complete a sweep before heading to Coors Field to face the Rockies. But two wins don’t erase the bigger issues that have plagued this team for months.
NBA Notebook: 2026 NBA Mock Draft, trade rumors, and more
The 2026 NBA Draft is right around the corner. And by right around the corner, I mean it's here. Tuesday. Just a couple of days from now.
Wilyer Abreu’s two-run blast, Connelly Early’s bounce-back lift Red Sox over Mariners, 5-1
One night after Ranger Suarez dazzled with a one-hit gem in the series opener, the Red Sox turned to fellow left-hander Connelly Early on Saturday. While he wasn’t as overpowering, Early delivered a strong outing, earning his third quality start of the season as Boston defeated the Mariners, 5-1, in Seattle.
Haggerty: Should the Bruins trade first round picks to win now?
The Boston Bruins have amassed a treasure trove of draft picks over the next few years and they continued that trend by trading one of their prospects ahead of next week’s NHL Draft in Buffalo.
Giardi: NFL Notebook - Is second-year pro about to take a big step forward for the Patriots? Plus, last ride in NO
“Elijah Ponder has been a phenomenal pro this spring,” Kuhr said. “He's taken great steps to improve his technique, his play demeanor.”
Ranger Suarez flirts with no-hitter as Red Sox beat Marines 6-2 in series opener
After being swept by the Blue Jays in three games at Fenway Park, the Red Sox flew to Seattle where left-hander Ranger Suarez took a no-hitter into the seventh inning.
FINAL: World Cup - USA 2, Australia 0 - Balogun, Freeman score as US clinches spot in knockout round
USA advances to the elimination round. It is the first time since the 1930 World Cup that the US has won its first two games. US finished third.
Hurley: Can Theo Epstein just step in and save the Red Sox?
I don't know what Theo Epstein does. But I know what he's done.And Red Sox principal owner John Henry ought to let the man see if he can do it again.
Blue Jays complete Fenway sweep as Red Sox fall to 14 games under .500
Boston was swept by the division-rival Blue Jays on Thursday, dropping the series finale 4-3 and falling to 29-43 on the season. The loss pushed the Red Sox to 14 games under .500 for the first time since 2015 and continued a troubling trend in close games, as they dropped to 1-37 this season when trailing after eight innings.
Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots' minicamp, offseason 06.19.26
The Patriots wrapped up their offseason practices last week, a week ahead of time, and now they're off for the next five weeks. But we, as always, never stop at BSJ.
Haggerty: Players to watch as Bruins' offseason gets started
With NHL free agency less than two weeks away and the Stanley Cup Final now in the rear-view mirror, things are percolating in the hockey offseason for the Bruins, and frankly for everybody else around the league.
Report: Celtics interested in trading up in 2026 NBA Draft
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Boston Celtics may be interested in trading up in the 2026 NBA Draft
Red Sox sink to 0-31 when trailing by multiple runs in 3-0 loss to Blue Jays
When the Red Sox fall down by two runs or more in a game this season, it’s like a death sentence. The offense is so inept, it can’t dig myself out of a small hole and subsequently, they’re 0-31 this season.
Bedard: Gonzalez, Jacas, 3 up/down from the Patriots' offseason practices
I was not present for the third day of Patriots' mini-camp last week (Day 2 was a nothingburger) after Mike Vrabel changed the dates (a first in my 25 years covering the league), but let's just say I've been caught up by various sources, which I appreciate. Here's the result of that intel, starting with a few contractual issues:
Blue Jays belt three homers as Red Sox offense goes silent in 6-1 loss
After an off day Monday and a series victory over the Rangers, the Red Sox returned to Fenway Park to open a three-game set against the division-rival Blue Jays.
BSJ Live Q&A: Haggerty on Bruins offseason, NHL Draft -- 11 a.m. Thursday 06.18.26
Haggs is here to answer all of your questions about the Bruins offseason now that it is here, the Carolina Hurricanes as the new Stanley Cup champs and the looming NHL Draft and Bruins development camp rolling out over the next few weeks.
The BSJ app is back for Android phones in the Google Play Store
What a long, strange trip it's been (with the switch of developers along the way), but the BSJ Android App is now available on the Google Play Store.
What does all the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Celtics noise mean?
It's the summer of Giannis Antetokounmpo. First, the Boston Celtics were definitely out. Now, they're definitely in. Or, are they? Maybe they're posturing? Or perhaps the Celtics are playing a game of chicken with the Miami Heat, trying to see what type of offer they have to beat.
NHL Notes: Should the Bruins avoid another 'Bussi' mistake?
Do the Bruins want to avoid another Brandon Bussi situation?
Giardi: Mike's Musings with 10 things I think I think on the Patriots
There is something about seeing the offense break the huddle in 11 personnel with A.J. Brown (6-foot-1, 225ish), Romeo Doubs (6-foot-2, 204) and Mack Hollins (6-foot-4, 221) deployed as interchangeable pieces across the formation that gets the blood pumping.
Red Sox fail to secure sweep over Rangers as Connelly Early surrenders two more homers
Willson Contreras did everything he could to will the Red Sox to a series sweep Sunday night at Fenway Park, but Boston’s early deficit proved too much to overcome in a 6-4 loss to the Rangers.
COMPLETED Q&A: Giardi puts a wrap on mandatory mini-camp 06.16.26 9:30 AM
Another week, another chance to get your questions in.Please refrain from commenting until the Q&A is closed. Thanks!
MLB Notebook: Former Red Sox prospects fueling White Sox’ stunning turnaround
It’s always easy to play Monday morning quarterback and second-guess blockbuster trades years after they’re made. At some point in the near future, Red Sox fans will undoubtedly revisit the deal that sent Garrett Crochet to Boston for four prospects and debate which organization ultimately came out ahead.
BSJ Live Q&A: Buying Sam Kennedy’s vote of confidence in Red Sox’ Craig Breslow? -- 11 a.m. Wednesday 06.17.26
The Red Sox gave Craig Breslow a public vote of confidence, but those declarations rarely put speculation to rest. As the losses pile up, questions about his future continue to swirl.
NBA Notebook: Giannis-Jaylen Brown rumors, the Knicks are NBA Champions, and the NBA Draft
The noise is getting louder. The smoke is growing larger. The flame has officially been stoked. A potential Boston Celtics-Giannis Antetokounmpo trade was always in the realm of possibility. Even when Brian Windhorst and Sam Amick poured cold water on the rumblings, it was still -- in theory -- possible.