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Patriots announce 11 roster cuts, roster down to 78 players
Patriots The Patriots still need to make 25 more roster cuts to get down to the 53-man limit on Tuesday. Bill Belichick and his staff still need to make 25 more roster cuts between now and Tuesday. AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps The Patriots have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to cut its roster down to the […]
After finding ‘closure’ in return to Fenway Park, Mookie Betts pummeled Red Sox pitching
Red Sox “With all that the city has done for me and everybody here, I was very blessed.” Mookie Betts once again saluted the crowd on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) For all of the emotions that played into his long-awaited return to Fenway Park this weekend, Dodgers star Mookie Betts wanted […]
Red Sox get some good news on Rafael Devers’ injured wrist
Red Sox Rafael Devers was scratched from Sunday’s matinee against the Dodgers due to a sore wrist. Rafael Devers hurt his wrist during Saturday’s win over the Dodgers. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) With the Red Sox in pursuit of an AL wild-card spot, Alex Cora offered up some good news following Boston’s 7-4 loss to the […]
Patriots stock watch: Who is rising and falling after preseason finale?
Patriots Several players on the roster bubble impressed Friday against the Titans, especially on defense. Bailey Zappe struggled during his heavy reps against the Titans on Friday. (AP Photo/John Amis) The Patriots’ preseason slate has finally come to a close, with New England’s next matchup set for the Sept. 10 season opener against the Eagles […]
5 things to know about new Patriots OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
Patriots Wheatley had a promising camp and preseason, which likely played a role in the Patriots trading for him. Tyrone Wheatley made noise for having a standout training camp with the Browns. The Patriots made a move to add some much-needed depth at offensive tackle on Sunday. New England acquired Tyrone Wheatley Jr. from Cleveland […]
Mookie Betts caps Boston return with a home run as Dodgers beat Red Sox 7-4
Red Sox Mookie Betts watches the flight of his two-run home run in the sixth inning. AP Photo/Steven Senne By JIMMY GOLEN, Associated Press August 27, 2023 | 5:15 PM BOSTON (AP) — Mookie Betts capped his return to Boston with a second straight three-hit game, hitting a two-run homer on Sunday to spark the […]
Rafael Devers ‘day-to-day’ with wrist injury; Brennan Bernardino placed on COVID-19 IL
Red Sox Devers suffered the injury late in Saturday’s win when he was hit by a pitch. Rafael Devers wasn’t in the Red Sox’ lineup on Sunday. The Red Sox won’t have Rafael Devers for Sunday’s series finale against the Dodgers, but they aren’t too concerned with his long-term health. Devers is still dealing with […]
Patriots reportedly trade Pierre Strong Jr. to Browns for OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
Patriots New England is cutting ties with one of its 2022 fourth-round picks to get much-needed help on the offensive line. Pierre Strong Jr.’s time in New England ends after one season. Barry Chin/Globe Staff The Patriots are adding depth at offensive tackle at the cost of losing running back depth. The Patriots are trading […]
‘He’s in a good spot right now’: Alex Verdugo appears to be getting back on track after July slump
Red Sox Verdugo hit a leadoff home run in a third straight game on Saturday. Alex Verdugo has had many hits to celebrate over the last few weeks. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) July was a brutal month at the plate for Alex Verdugo. The Red Sox lefty hit just .151 with a measly .479 OPS to […]
Aaron Rodgers throws TD pass in brief preseason debut as Jets beat Giants 32-24
NFL He went 5 for 8 for 47 yards and the score in his two series before Zach Wilson replaced him. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers calls out a play during the first half of Saturday’s preseason finale against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. Adam Hunger/AP Photo By DENNIS WASZAK Jr., […]