Yankees outgunned by rival Red Sox as Carlos Rodon struggles
BOSTON — At least by the high standards the Yankees’ starting rotation has set for itself this season, this was a flop. Carlos Rodon managed to put the fire under control before it could escalate into a full-blown five-alarm fire, but by that point the damage had already been done. The Red Sox scored five […]
Yankees-Red Sox rivalry doesn’t have the same fire
BOSTON — Here in the city of recent champions, one of sports’ greatest rivalries is taking a backseat compared to New York. It’s sad, really. The Yankees and arch-rivals Red Sox were scheduled to meet for the first time in 2024 after a 70-game season, but the game was so low-profile that it was moved […]
Alex Verdugo stars against former team as Yankees crush Red Sox
BOSTON — If Alex Verdugo was understating what a return to Fenway Park meant to him, his run around the bases in the first inning Friday night said it all. Verdugo was initially upset but ultimately pleased when the Red Sox traded him to the Yankees, and six months later he hit the first pitch […]
White Sox will be MLB trade deadline gold mine for buyers
Even the worst teams can make the best sales. If the White Sox trade versatile center fielder Luis Robert (there’s a lot of controversy over whether he’ll be traded), the White Sox should win either way. With three years and $63 million remaining on his contract, assuming his two $20 million team options are exercised, […]
White Sox season hits new low with mind-boggling error
Things got better for the White Sox on Friday before their dreadful season somehow got even worse when Garrett Crochette’s appeal at first base was thwarted in the third inning, allowing the Red Sox to steal home in a brutal twist. It all started when Crochette made an error while catching a ground ball by […]
John Henry bemoans Red Sox fans’ high expectations
Red Sox owner John Henry spoke about the current state of the franchise in a rare interview. And he wasn’t thrilled with the fans’ continued World Series aspirations. The founder of Fenway Sports Group rarely speaks to the Boston media. He spoke a bit about his thoughts to the Financial Times this week.. In an […]
A matter of ‘when’ MLB-worst White Sox fire Pedro Grifol
The clock is ticking for Pedro Grifol. The question is when Grifol will be relieved of his duties as the second-year manager of the MLB-worst division White Sox, a team that bears little resemblance to a major league team. According to The Athletic. The White Sox have lost 12 straight games entering Wednesday’s city matchup […]
Kendrick Perkins took the funniest batting practice imaginable with Red Sox
Ted Williams is one of the greatest hitters of all time. Williams was the last player to hit .400 in a season, and “The Great Sprinter” had one of the most impressive swings in MLB history. Williams once said: “The hardest thing in sports is arguably hitting a baseball” is a saying that many Little […]
Red Sox, Brewers clear benches after heated words between pitcher and first base coach
The Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers were involved in a bench-clearing brawl at Fenway Park during Sunday’s game. No fistfights occurred, but Red Sox pitcher Chris Martin and Brewers first base coach Quintin Berry got into an altercation that nearly led to a collision after the top of the seventh inning. As the frame […]
Red Sox, Brewers clear benches after dispute sparks heated scene
Brew Crew might be better renamed Brawl Crew. The Brewers were once again embroiled in a bench-clearing incident at Fenway Park on Sunday when first-base coach Quintin Berry appeared to get into a minor altercation with the Red Sox, but it appears there’s a bit more to the story. Red Sox pitcher Chris Martin admitted […]