At the trade deadline last year, the Boston Bruins biggest moves were acquiring Ondrej Kase and Nick Ritchie. The duo was expected to improve the secondary scoring but failed to make an impact. So far, in 2021, Kase has yet to record a point and is currently dealing with an upper-body injury.
With Spring Training only weeks away, many minor leaguers will be returning to the field for the first time in over a year. In 2020 the minor league season was canceled for the first time since it was founded in 1901 due to COVID-19. As a result, many players such as Pirates prospect Cam Alldred had their development put on hold.
For the Boston Red Sox, 2020 was a year to forget. Although the Red Sox finished last in the AL East, there were a few reasons to be hopeful for the future. One bright spot was Alex Verdugo.
Michael Chavis excelled in 2019 but struggled during a shortened 2020 campaign. Jamie Gatlin previews what to expect from the young Red Sox slugger going forward.
With Spring Training only weeks away, the Red Sox will be looking to turn the page on last season. The Red Sox finished last in the AL East as injuries and inconsistency plagued them. One bright, however, was the performance of Nathan Eovaldi.
One pitcher who’s name has become popular in the rumor mill is Joe Musgrove. The Pirates starter is coming off of a career year and is Pittsburgh’s biggest remaining trade piece.
With Spring Training quickly approaching, the Red Sox roster is far from set. Boston is coming off of a disappointing 2020 season in which they finished last in the AL East. However, help could be on its way as they are reportedly showing interest in free agent Alex Colome.
Before the 2020 season began, the Boston Red Sox signed Kevin Plawecki to a one-year deal worth $900,000. The addition was not seen as a major upgrade at the time but turned out to be one of the Red Sox’s best additions.
With Spring Training only months away, the Boston Red Sox roster is far from set. One area they still need help is in the bullpen, which struggled last year. While the Red Sox still have many options in free agency, one possible trade target is Richard Rodriguez.
With the 2021 season only a few months away, the Boston Red Sox still have some question marks on their roster. While the offense is mostly set, the rotation and bullpen still need help. However, one player on the roster who could play an important role is Nick Pivetta.
For the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2020 was one of their worst seasons in recent memory. The Pirates finished with the worst record in baseball and saw many of their young players struggle. However, one of the few bright spots was the major league debut and play of third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes.
Through two major league seasons, Josh Taylor has had his share of ups and downs. As the lefty enters his third season, his career is at a crossroads as the Red Sox try to return to the postseason. For Taylor, 2021 will be about finding what made him successful in 2019.
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