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Have the Red Sox found a potential impact bat in rookie Wilyer Abreu?
Red Sox “He kept putting good at-bats, even at the end. It’s just like relentless.” Wilyer Abreu has driven in five runs over his first three games with the Red Sox. AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox The Red Sox teed off against the Houston Astros on Thursday afternoon, collecting 24 hits en route to a lopsided […]
‘It’s seeing how I can impact winning’: Al Horford willing to make sacrifice and play off the bench for Celtics
Celtics Horford played off the bench in the Celtics’ preseason game on Tuesday, something he hasn’t done in a regular-season or postseason game during his time in Boston. Al Horford could be playing off the bench more than he ever has before this season. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Al Horford has started all but 12 […]
Here’s what Kristaps Porzingis said about his defensive impact and chemistry with new teammates
Celtics “[If] I see an opportunity to maybe put some pressure on them defensively, I go for it.” Kristaps Porzingis (right) and his defense were vital in the Celtics’ win against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Charles Krupa/AP Photo Miles McBride is very good at scoring around the basket. The New York Knicks’ point […]
In Matthew Poitras, the Bruins might have found an impact center. But is he ready in 2023?
Bruins “I’m gonna try and do my best to make it hard to send me back to juniors.” Matthew Poitras will play in either the NHL or OHL this season. Jessica Rinaldi / The Boston Globe The Bruins are not setting any limits on Matthew Poitras during training camp. The 2022 second-round pick will not […]