Tag: Boston Red Sox

3 Struggling Teams That Will Improve, 3 That Will Not

April 11, 2019

Probably the biggest surprise so far is the horrific start for the defending world champions. The big reason right now is the pitching’ the team ranks near the bottom in almost every major statical category including ERA (27th), ER (30th), BAA (26th), opponent total bases (30th), home runs given up (29th), hits given up (28th) and lists of things I can mention. We believed the bullpen would be Red Sox’s Achilles heel, but it been starting pitching. The best ERA among starters with more than one start is David Price with 6.00. CY Young winning ace Chris Sale is having a notable a rough start, giving up 13 ER in 13 innings.

Injury bug Continues to Bite Yankees, Save Red Sox

April 5, 2019

The Red Sox start to the 2019 season has been, well, not what anyone expected. Even those who may want the

As opening day rolls around, Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel remained unsigned

March 28, 2019

The free agent process for almost every free agent, most notably Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, was mentally painful. Painful for the players wanting to get paid, painful for the owners and general managers trying to lure free agents to there team, and painful for fans eagerly waiting to see where their favorite player may end up.

Spring Training Doesn’t Mean Nothing

March 16, 2019

The Boston Red Sox are slogging through the long spring training schedule, winless in their last nine.

Opening Day: Who Should Start for Boston?

March 12, 2019

The Red Sox haven’t had a pitcher start back-to-back Opening Days since Jon Lester in 2013 and 2014.

Boston Red Sox 2019 Season Preview

March 12, 2019

What can I say about this Red Sox team? They won the World Series. The level at which they played was insane. As a Yankees fan, I’m well aware that no lead was safe when it came to the Red Sox last year, they could always pull something out of their hat. When it comes to wins for this season, the Red Sox and Yankees have the highest projected win totals at 95.5. You just know it’s going to be a battle all season long.

Leandre: The Red Sox Bullpen Looks as Shaky as Advertised

March 10, 2019

It was to be expected that a team lacking a definitive answer at the closing position would struggle to get the candidates ready in a timely manner.

However, to this point, Matt Barnes has made just one appearance and allowed four earned runs in an inning, and Ryan Brasier has yet to see game action due to a toe infection.

Sox Switch? A Batting Order Change That Just Makes Sense

March 2, 2019

Numerous outlets reported earlier this offseason that Red Sox manager Alex Cora intends to move reigning American League Most Valuable Player Mookie Betts out of the leadoff spot and into the two hole, while its former occupant Andrew Benintendi takes over leadoff duties.

Report: Loss Strikes Red Sox Again

February 27, 2019

Prior to today’s split-squad scrimmage spring training games, Red Sox manager Alex Cora canceled media availability and apparently held a meeting with players. Shortly after, David Price tweeted out a message of unity and solidarity with his teammates.

Yankees Save Money, Extend Hicks for 7 Years

February 25, 2019

Generally speaking, when it comes to MLB free agency, if the New York Yankees are in on a player, it’s the Yankees vs. everyone else.

Leandre: First Impressions of Red Sox Spring Training

February 24, 2019

The Boston Red Sox have picked up right where they left off last season, winning the first three Spring Training games of 2019.

Report: Kimbrel Asking Price Hasn’t Come Down

February 23, 2019

It doesn’t appear as if Craig Kimbrel will be signing with a major league team any time soon.

3 Struggling Teams That Will Improve, 3 That Will Not

April 11, 2019

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Injury bug Continues to Bite Yankees, Save Red Sox

The Red Sox start to the 2019 season has been, well, not what anyone expected. Even those who may want the Red Sox to play miserably

April 5, 2019