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...
1970-01-01 08:00
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...
1970-01-01 08:00
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, ...
1970-01-01 08:00
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...
1970-01-01 08:00
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...
1970-01-01 08:00
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...
1970-01-01 08:00
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...
1970-01-01 08:00
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...
1970-01-01 08:00
Rafael Devers hits career home run, doubles benchmarks at a historic pace
There's no denying that Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is a special player. He made that even more apparent after hitting a historic milestone on Wednesday night.Rafael Devers has been a star for the Red Sox since his debut in 2017. Now in his seventh season in Boston, the talen...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Rumors: Gary Sanchez 'disappointed', Red Sox prospect fast track, Tigers reeling
MLB Rumors: Tigers receive brutal injury news, but are they selling?On Wednesday morning, the Detroit Tigers announced that both Eduardo Rodriguez and Riley Greene -- their top-two leaders in WAR so far this season -- had been placed on the injured list. Rodriguez hurt his left index finger, while...
1970-01-01 08:00
Red Sox long-term Xander Bogaerts replacement takes huge step closer to majors
Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer just took one huge step toward playing in Fenway Park. Has Xander Bogaerts' long-term replacement finally arrived?Boston Red Sox prospect and 2021 first-round pick Marcelo Mayer was long hailed to be a fantastic addition to the team, and his arrival to the...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Power Rankings by winning percentage against .500 or better teams
This week's MLB Power Rankings takes a look at winning percentage for all 30 teams against clubs with a .500 or better record.Run differential is one way to differentiate the frauds from the teams with something serious to play for. In this week’s MLB Power Rankings, we look at a differ...
1970-01-01 08:00