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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 […]
Aaron Judge hits grand slam to help Yankees beat Red Sox 8-5 for doubleheader split
Red Sox The Red Sox got a strong start from Tanner Houck in Game 1 of the doubleheader, but weren’t able to replicate that pitching performance in Game 2. Aaron Judge hit a grand slam in the Red Sox’ loss to the Yankees, causing Boston split the doubleheader and lose three of four in the […]
Red Sox’ Trevor Story feels a ‘shared blame’ after Chaim Bloom’s firing
Red Sox “We didn’t get the job done on the field.” Trevor Story signed a six-year, $140 million contract with the Red Sox in 2022. AP Photo/Steve Helber During Chaim Bloom’s four-year tenure with the Red Sox, he wasn’t known for doling out hefty contracts. He did make some exceptions, however. The largest free-agent deal […]
What Alex Cora said about Chaim Bloom’s firing, his future with the Red Sox
Red Sox “My goal here is to keep playing good baseball and help these guys to get better.” Alex Cora is currently signed through the 2024 season with Boston. Jessica Rinaldi / The Boston Globe Red Sox team president Sam Kennedy acknowledged on Thursday afternoon that the organization could be gearing up for a “broader […]
8 moves that led to Chaim Bloom’s eventual firing from the Red Sox
Red Sox Bloom closes out his Red Sox tenure with a record 267-262. Chaim Bloom didn’t make it through the 2023 season with the Red Sox. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) COMMENTARY The Chaim Bloom era has ended in Boston. On Thursday, the Red Sox announced that they were moving on from their chief baseball officer, ending an […]
‘It’s crazy that it took Aaron Rodgers to notice’: Patriots players join the call for grass surfaces
Patriots Several Patriots players made it clear. They prefer grass over turf. It makes them feel safer. Aaron Rodgers AP Photo/Seth Wenig If there’s anyone on the Patriots who can empathize with what Aaron Rodgers is going through after suffering a season-ending injury at MetLife Stadium, it’s Jabrill Peppers. He believes playing on a grass […]