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‘Great things are now in store for the Red Sox’: What Chaim Bloom said in first statement following firing
Red Sox Bloom expressed sadness that he won’t be with the team in the future, predicting that more championships will be won by the Red Sox. Chaim Bloom was fired from his role as the Red Sox’ Chief Baseball Officer on Thursday. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Report: Red Sox turned down Chris Sale trade in 2022 […]
Gathering nine Red Sox thoughts as the Chaim Bloom Era comes to an end
Red Sox Firing Bloom was the right move, but his tenure will look better in retrospect than it ever did when he had the job. Chaim Bloom was unable to make the major league roster into one that could compete for a championship. By Chad Finn September 15, 2023 | 4:14 PM Playing nine innings […]
Tyreek Hill vows to ‘dominate’ Patriots, even if they throw double coverage at him
Patriots “You put two guys on me, one guy on me, or three guys on me I’m still going to run my route to get open.” Tyreek Hill wants to leave Patriots defenders in the dust on Sunday. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Tyreek Hill isn’t concerned about how the Patriots might match up against him on […]
A baseball executive reportedly believes Shohei Ohtani might be interested in signing with Red Sox
Red Sox The unnamed National League executive thinks Ohtani’s relationship with New Balance CEO Jim Davis could spark some interest in signing with Boston, according to Peter Gammons. Shohei Ohtani will be the biggest free agent on the market this offseaosn. AP The Boston Red Sox have a very important offseason ahead of them, and […]
The Patriots’ opener was something to build on, but it doesn’t get easier Sunday night against the Dolphins
Patriots The Patriots we saw last Sunday against the Eagles — even with the mistakes, even in defeat — were so much more appealing than at any point a season ago. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for 466 yards and three TDs in Week 1, and he’s 4-0 in his career against the Patriots. By […]
Report: Red Sox turned down Chris Sale trade in 2022
Red Sox A mystery team reportedly offered to take on the remainder of Sale’s contract, as well as players, but the Red Sox did not agree to a deal. The Red Sox reportedly refused to trade Chris Sale. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo Chaim Bloom will leave behind a complicated legacy in Boston. Many people will remember […]
4 matchups to watch for during Patriots vs. Dolphins
Patriots The Patriots’ banged-up offensive line could cause issues both in pass protection and the run game on Sunday. Jonathan Jones will have his hands full against Tyreek Hill on Sunday night. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper After coming up just short against the Eagles during their season opener at Gillette Stadium, Mac Jones and the […]
Alex Verdugo shared his thoughts after Red Sox decision to fire Chaim Bloom
Morning Sports Update “If you’re not producing, you’re not winning, you’re not seeing October baseball, a change needs to be made.” Alex Verdugo during an August 25 matchup between the Red Sox and Angels AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Alex Verdugo’s thoughts on Chaim Bloom’s dismissal: Following the major Red Sox news on Thursday that the team […]
Chaim Bloom’s failure to hit on big moves trumped good decisions he made on the margins
Red Sox Bloom’s lack of strong replacements for Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts was apparent this season — a good enough reason for his dismissal. Chaim Bloom’s tenure as Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer ended after nearly four seasons on Thursday. (Jonathan Wiggs /Globe Staff) COMMENTARY My band teacher in sixth grade — an easy-going […]
Here’s how the NBA’s new rest policy will affect the Celtics
Celtics The NBA’s Board of Governors approved a new policy that will limit the amount of rest teams can give certain players. Jaylen Brown (left) and Jayson Tatum (right) are the only Celtics affected by the NBA’s new load management rules. AP The NBA‘s Board of Governors approved the Player Participation Policy on Wednesday, a […]