James Paxton to retire after 2024 Red Sox season
James Paxton chose family over baseball. The Red Sox veteran left-handed starting pitcher announced his intention to retire at the end of this season on Wednesday, bringing to an end a decorated, injury-plagued 11-season career. Paxton is currently on the 60-day disabled list with a right calf injury, and with the Red Sox four games […]
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf ‘unhappy’ with brutal team
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement he was “extremely frustrated” by the franchise's worst season in history, but the statement is unlikely to assuage anger among the team's fans over a disgraceful 2024 season. The White Sox lost 6-4 to the Guardians on Wednesday, their 114th loss of the season, but moved […]
Mets sweep Red Sox behind stellar bullpen, defense for seventh straight win
The Mets' starting pitchers really showed their strength in the second half of the season, leading the team at times with an offense that was one of the best in the major leagues. The bullpen hasn't gotten much attention, but it's constantly evolving, at times frustrating and at other times, and yet it looked just […]
White Sox add another bad moment with brutal defense
This is like rubbing salt in the wound. White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas was forced to leave Tuesday's 9-0 loss to the Orioles after colliding with a teammate while attempting a routine catch. Eloy Jimenez hit a shallow pop fly to left field. #Orioles They scored three runs in the bottom of the second inning […]
White Sox show depths of their despair with hilarious defensive blunder
2024 Chicago White Sox The South Side are one of the worst teams in baseball history. The South Side were the first team to be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs in mid-August, and the only reason you should be watching them in September is to see if they can break their 1962 record. New York […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor backs up ‘MVP’ chants in win over Red Sox
The Mets' MVP candidate did nothing to deter voters as the team returned to Queens to begin a crucial homestand. With the Citi Field crowd chanting “MVP” on Monday night, Francisco Lindor answered by reaching base three times, scoring on a Brandon Nimmo double in the third inning and then recording an RBI of his […]
Luis Severino’s gems leads Mets over Red Sox as NL wild-card race tightens
After declaring every remaining series this season to be a “must-win” series, Luis Severino pitched brilliantly again to lead the Mets to their fifth straight victory, 4-1, against the Red Sox at Citi Field. It was exactly what the Mets needed as they began a crucial six-game home series in which they are trying to […]
Mets’ Luis Severino dialed into playoff mode for Red Sox start
CHICAGO — Luis Severino has plenty of experience, having played against Boston for many years amid the intense Yankees-Red Sox rivalry. In that respect, Monday's start at Citi Field will look a little different than other games, but the Mets right-hander knows there's little room for complacency as he treats each of his recent starts […]
Sean Manaea, Francisco Lindor lead Mets to sweep of White Sox
CHICAGO — It's been three uninspired days of matches, but there's still value in it. The Mets arrived on the South Side with no acceptable options other than to sweep this mess of a team called the White Sox, and they got the job done Sunday, but with few points in terms of style. Sean […]
Mets top White Sox to move two games behind Braves in wild-card race
CHICAGO — The Mets received some needed bullpen pitching additions before the trade deadline, but it's the left-handed hitter they acquired that's making the biggest splash recently. Jesse Winker's performance transforms him from a nice extra into a key member of a lineup that has been searching for a hero. On Saturday night, the veteran […]