15 Mar, 2025

Alex Verdugo hits leadoff homer, Red Sox top Nationals 5-4 in series opener

Red Sox Alex Verdugo of the Red Sox, right, celebrates with third base coach Carlos Febles after hitting a home run against the Nationals during the first inning. AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough By PATRICK STEVENS, Associated Press August 15, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo led off the game with a homer and the Boston Red […]

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Alex Verdugo nominated for AL Gold Glove Award at right field

Red Sox Verdugo was one of the few bright spots in what was a disappointing Red Sox defense this season. Alex Verdugo’s stellar defense this season made him a Gold Glove finalist. Reed Hoffmann/AP Photo Red Sox right fielder Alex Verdugo was named a finalist at his position for the American League Gold Glove Award […]

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David Ortiz clearly enjoyed reminding Derek Jeter (and Alex Rodriguez) of the Red Sox 2004 ALCS comeback

Morning Sports Update “You did?” David Ortiz and Derek Jeter prior to Jeter’s final game in 2014. AP Photo/Steven Senne David Ortiz couldn’t resist a 2004 ALCS reference with Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez: While the Red Sox aren’t in the postseason this year, there are still the occasionally enjoyable moments for Boston fans watching […]

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‘Hopefully I stay here with the Red Sox’: Here’s what Alex Verdugo said about the 2023 season and his future

Red Sox Verdugo was benched twice by manager Alex Cora in 2023. Alex Verdugo is under contract with the Red Sox through 2024. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Four full seasons into his Red Sox tenure, outfielder Alex Verdugo has yet to become the guy in Boston. As the main piece in Boston’s return of the Mookie […]

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If Alex Faust sounded familiar when he subbed in on NESN’s Bruins-Rangers broadcast, there’s a good reason why

Media Alex Faust called last Sunday’s Bruins-Rangers game on NESN. Mark Stockwell for The Boston Globe By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe September 30, 2023 | 12:42 PM Alex Faust, who filled in for Jack Edwards on NESN’s broadcast of the Bruins’ preseason opener against the Rangers last Sunday, probably sounded familiar, even if perhaps […]

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Alex Cora, Justin Turner, and other thoughts as the Red Sox play out the string

Red Sox The Red Sox’ 2023 season will mercifully come to an end this weekend. Alex Cora is a long-timer in the Red Sox dugout. It does not seem like Justin Turner will be. Winslow Townson/Getty Images COMMENTARY The Orioles had themselves quite a Thursday at the former Fenway South, not only winning their 100th […]

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Ceddanne Rafaela is bouncing around positions, but Red Sox manager Alex Cora has a vision for him

Red Sox Rafaela started at second base against the White Sox. He’s also seen time at shortstop and center field. Alex Cora knows where he wants Ceddanne Rafaela to play in the future. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images) Former Red Sox GM Brian O’Halloran reportedly accepts new role with team’s front office The three moments […]

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