
Red Sox make right DFA decision on reliever about a year too late
Boston Red Sox fans have long been asking for reliever Ryan Brasier to get DFA'd or released. On Monday, they got their wish.For the past two seasons, you'd be hard-pressed to find a Boston Red Sox fan who wasn't asking for the organization to move on from Ryan Brasier.The 35-...
1970-01-01 08:00

3 Boston Red Sox to blame for embarrassing sweep at Cardinals' hands
The Boston Red Sox were swept by the Cardinals over the weekend and dropped to last in the AL East. Here are the players to blame for the skid.Entering the weekend in fourth place in the AL East but in overall a great spot in the American League, it seemed like a prime opportunity for the Boston...
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB Rumors: Bryce Harper punishment, Braves history, Tim Anderson lip-reading
MLB Rumors: Should Bryce Harper expect punishment?Despite missing a month of action, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper could enter the NL MVP conversation shortly. Harper's numbers since returning to the lineup have been otherworldly. He underwent Tommy John surgery just five months ...
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB Power Rankings: How likely each of the 30 teams are to sell at the trade deadline
MLB Power Rankings of which teams are most likely to become trade deadline sellers.A whole lot can change between now and the MLB trade deadline. Many teams have played about 40 games this year. Sparky Anderson knows it takes 40 games to know what a team is or isn’t. In this week’s M...
1970-01-01 08:00

What did Tim Anderson say to Jose Abreu about White Sox fans?
Fans were speculating with Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson said to former teammate and first baseman Jose Abreu in Sunday's game.The Chicago White Sox have not gotten off to the best start to the 2023 campaign, as they sat in fourth place in the AL Central division with a 14-27 rec...
1970-01-01 08:00

A Braves-White Sox trade for a true ace to replace Max Fried
The Chicago White Sox are in free fall, while the Atlanta Braves need pitching help. A Lucas Giolito trade makes a lot of sense.As much as fans on Chicago's south side would prefer otherwise, the White Sox are clear sellers this season. The young Sox core of just a few years ago is set to h...
1970-01-01 08:00

Willson Contreras goes in detail about pitch clock and Kenley Jansen
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras got in Kenley Jansen's head, and it led to the Red Sox closer blowing his second straight save.Give Willson Contreras credit -- understanding the pitch clock is tough enough, using it to one's advantage in the heat of a ninth-inning comebac...
1970-01-01 08:00

Red Sox postgame show whines about Willson Contreras pitch clock gamesmanship
Willson Contreras' savvy gamesmanship to trap Kenley Jansen into two pitch clock violations didn't sit well with the Red Sox postgame show.The Willson Contreras villain arc has been the best thing in baseball this week and it only got better on Saturday.It all started in Chicago wh...
1970-01-01 08:00

Red Sox prospect steals absurd number of bases in just one game
Boston Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela didn't just steal one base on Saturday for Double-A Portland. He stole an absurd number of bases.The Boston Red Sox are off to a good start to the 2023 season. Entering Saturday, May 13, Boston owns a 22-17 record, but sits in fourth place in a ridic...
1970-01-01 08:00

MLB stats are fun: Who has the fastest and slowest home run trots?
Sometimes MLB statistics can be fun. For instance, which players have the fasted and slowest home run trots so far in the 2023 season?The 2023 MLB season has gone on for over a month. While there's still plenty of games left to be played, that won't stop some fans from reacting to how ...
1970-01-01 08:00

Former Red Sox pitcher taunting Boston with superstar streak
The Boston Red Sox saw starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi leave for free agency, only to watch him thrive with the Texas Rangers.The Boston Red Sox received plenty of flak for allowing shortstop Xander Bogaerts to enter free agency this past winter, only to have him sign an 11-year, $280 million co...
1970-01-01 08:00

Inside the Clubhouse: Unnoticed Giants-Padres trade, Willson Contreras, and White Sox trade chips
In this week's edition of Inside the Clubhouse, we delve into an unnoticed Giants-Padres trade, Willson Contreras and the White Sox as sellers.On Tuesday afternoon, I received a text from a source that said: "Have you heard anything about a trade between the Giants and Padres? Start di...
1970-01-01 08:00