2023 NBA Finals: Inside the numbers that will define Game 2
With Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET, here are a few things to watch for.The Denver Nuggets took care of business in the first game of the 2023 NBA Finals, beating the Miami Heat by a final tally of 104-93 on Thursday night.Despi...
2023-06-05 03:54
MLB standings by run differential: Astros deserve more credit
Looking at the MLB standings by run differential reveals that the Astros deserve more credit, the NL Central is indecipherable and more.The MLB standings can still drastically change before the end of the season but after two months of play we have a good idea of which teams have it together and...
2023-06-04 07:50
Red Sox get a bargain with latest contract extension
The Boston Red Sox signed outfielder Rob Refsnyder to a team-friendly deal.The art of right-handed hitting can be lost on some in Boston, where the Green Monster looms over left field. Not for the Red Sox, however. Veteran outfielder and right-handed specialist Rob Refsnyder has been one of Bost...
2023-06-04 03:58
Chris Sale sounds utterly deflated after latest injury
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale said he felt "deflated' after hitting the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation.After a rough start to the season, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale began returning to his old form at the beginning of May. From there, ...
2023-06-03 08:58
Chris Sale officially heading for IL as Red Sox brace for MRI results
Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale is bound for the IL as the team awaits MRI results on his sore shoulder.The Boston Red Sox are treading water at the bottom of a very competitive AL East right now. Every win counts, and the recent resurgence of star pitcher Chris Sale gave the fanbase a lot to look...
2023-06-03 07:29
Masataka Yoshida has been every bit the superstar the Red Sox have hoped for
Masataka Yoshida has been absolutely raking and the Red Sox outfielder has not disappointed at all in his first MLB season.The Japanese-born outfielder Masataka Yoshida, dubbed “Macho Man” by the Red Sox and “The Japanese Barry Bonds” by former Japanese teammates, has b...
2023-06-03 01:46
Alex Cora sounds nervous about Chris Sale injury
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed that ace Chris Sale is set to undergo an MRI for a shoulder injury suffered on Thursday.The Boston Red Sox were already having a bad time entering Thursday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds. They were in the midst of a three-game losing st...
2023-06-02 11:54
Chris Sale exits Red Sox start early in predictably depressing development
Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale exited the team's game against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday after receiving multiple visits from trainers.Recently, the Boston Red Sox have seen ace Chris Sale return to his old form. In his previous five starts, he picked up four wins, struck out 35 batters...
2023-06-02 09:47
Caleb Martin and the Heat aren’t done trolling Jaylen Brown and the Celtics
The Miami Heat ran the Boston Celtics out of the gym in Game 7, in part due to Jaylen Brown's struggles. Caleb Martin piled on Brown after the game.Caleb Martin was one vote away from winning Eastern Conference Finals MVP. There hasn't been a more improbable individual postseason run i...
2023-06-02 07:45
MLB Rumors: Cubs, Yankees, Red Sox and Mariners opt-outs
June 1 is a typically active day of MLB players opting out of contracts, and this year was no different. Here are five players who are looking for new teams.On Thursday morning, some veteran minor-league players had a decision to make: opt into the remainder of their 2023 contracts with their cu...
2023-06-02 07:19
Celtics fans are miserable and Draymond Green is absolutely thrilled
Draymond Green had harsh words for Celtics fans after their loss to Miami: "But I must say — it did not hurt me to watch the Boston Celtics fans suffer." The Eastern Conference Finals have been an emotional roller coaster for Celtics fans. To Boston's credit, what seemed lik...
2023-06-02 01:48
3 things the Celtics need to do to get farther next year
The Boston Celtics were one win away from the NBA Finals. What is next for this squad and will Jaylen Brown stay long-term?What is the next for the Boston Celtics after losing in the Eastern Conference Finals? How can this team improve and will they keep Jaylen Brown? Will they keep their rookie...
2023-06-02 00:15