12 Feb, 2025

What to make of the Patriots’ cuts and final decisions with their 53-man roster

Patriots The Patriots are awfully thin at quarterback, running back, and tight end following Tuesday’s roster cuts. Mac Jones is currently the lone QB on New England’s roster. AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps After a busy couple of days that saw New England announce nearly 40 roster cuts, the Patriots’ 53-man roster for the 2023 season is […]

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5 lineup decisions the Bruins must face ahead of final roster cuts

Bruins The Bruins still need to determine the next steps for younger players like Mason Lohrei and Johnny Beecher. Patrick Brown and Johnny Beecher are both competing for Boston’s fourth-line center spot. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Bruins’ preseason slate has come and gone. But Jim Montgomery and his coaching staff still have plenty of work […]

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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 […]

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Remaking the Red Sox? Start by looking at their free-agent decisions.

Red Sox The Red Sox will likely have to make decisions on three key impending free agents this offseason as they hope for a better 2024. Of the Red Sox’ three likely free agents this offseason, Justin Turner has had the best 2023. But Boston’s fielding situation could make it difficult for him to return. […]

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