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Enmanuel Valdez reflects on his first stint with the Red Sox, his childhood team
Red Sox “Even thinking about it now gives me goosebumps.” Enmanuel Valdez used to imagine himself wearing a Red Sox jersey. This year, he finally got to. Chris Coduto/Getty Images A young Enmanuel Valdez pictured himself stepping inside the batters’ box of Fenway Park all the time. He always wondered what it would be like […]
Patriots reportedly ‘in trade discussions’ over kicker Nick Folk
Morning Sports Update Folk could be supplanted by rookie Chad Ryland. Nick Folk kicking a field goal against the Texans during a Patriots preseason game. Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini The Red Sox were thoroughly beaten by the Astros 13-5 on Monday. Houston second baseman Jose Altuve hit for the cycle. The two teams play […]
Who are the winners and losers from Patriots preseason and training camp?
Patriots Even with limited preseason reps, Mac Jones has had a strong summer in Bill O’Brien’s new offense. Mac Jones and the Patriots now turn their sights to the regular season. AP Photo/John Amis After 18 practices and three preseason games, the Patriots are ready to set their sights on the 2023 regular season. And […]
Jose Altuve hits for the cycle as Astros crush Red Sox 13-5
Red Sox Jose Altuve hit a 2 run home run during eighth inning. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff By KYLE HIGHTOWER, Associated Press August 28, 2023 BOSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve completed the first cycle of his career with a two-run homer over the Green Monster in the eighth inning, and the Houston Astros rolled past […]
Red Sox reportedly continue to scout Japanese ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Red Sox So far this season, Yamamoto has posted a 13-5 record to go along with a 1.34 ERA and a 0.896 WHIP. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to be one of the top free agents on the market this offseason. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Just a year after the Red Sox added an impact bat from […]
What Mac Jones said about preseason reps, trash-talk, and more on WEEI
Patriots “I do think we’re ready.” Mac Jones only played three series during preseason action. (AP Photo/John Amis) Patriots QB Mac Jones appeared on WEEI’s “Jones & Mego” show on Monday evening, touching on a variety of topics such as his preseason reps, looming roster cuts, and more. Here are a few highlights from Jones’ extended radio […]
5 things to know about Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela after his call-up to MLB
Red Sox Rafaela is slashing .302/.349/.520 with 20 home runs and 79 RBIs over 108 games in the minors this season. Ceddanne Rafaela is batting .302 this season between Portland and Worcester. Ashley Green / Worcester Red Sox The Red Sox gave one of their most promising prospects a call-up to the big leagues on […]
David Ortiz explains why trading ‘perfect franchise’ player Mookie Betts was a mistake
Red Sox “He is the full package. I mean, you tell me. Why would you not make that move? We know it was a mistake.” Barry Chin/Globe Staff Mookie Betts’s return to Fenway this week was a reminder of what could have been. The Red Sox had one of baseball’s brightest stars, and instead of […]
Report: Red Sox promote top prospect Ceddanne Rafaela from Worcester
Red Sox Rafaela has reportedly been called up to Boston. Recent improvements in his game may have Ceddanne Rafaela nearing a promotion to Triple A. Ceddanne Rafaela will get his first shot at the Major League level this week, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. The Red Sox are calling Rafaela up to the big […]
5 things to know about newly acquired Patriots OT Vederian Lowe
Patriots Lowe, a 2022 Vikings draft pick, had to assume a lot of responsibility at a young age. Vederian Lowe playing for the Vikings earlier in the 2023 preseason prior to his trade to the Patriots. AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn The Patriots acquired offensive lineman Vederian Lowe in a trade with the Vikings over the weekend […]