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Yankees’ prospect Jasson Domínguez becomes team’s youngest player to homer in first MLB at-bat
MLB Domínguez is the first Yankees player to go deep in his initial big league at-bat since Aaron Judge in 2016. Jasson Domínguez in Spring Training. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) AP By KRISTIE RIEKEN, Associated Press September 1, 2023 HOUSTON (AP) — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone vividly remembers the poise and confidence […]
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 […]
Shohei Ohtani to the Red Sox? One MLB insider says there’s a chance.
Red Sox “They have the wherewithal and the opportunity to make up for the loss of Mookie Betts, if they choose.” The Boston Red Sox could be a player in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, one insider says. Ronald Martinez/Getty The Red Sox have rarely been mentioned as major players in the bidding war for Shohei […]
Rays’ Wander Franco moved to administrative leave while MLB, Dominican authorities investigate
MLB Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco watches from the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) AP By RONALD BLUM, Associated Press August 22, 2023 | 11:01 AM NEW YORK. (AP) — Wander Franco was placed on administrative […]
Here’s where MLB ranks the top Red Sox prospects
Red Sox MLB Pipeline has released their 2023 midseason farm system rankings. Here’s where the Red Sox land on them. Red Sox prospects Luis Guerrero (left), Nick Yorke (middle) and Marcelo Mayer (right) all contribute to where MLB Pipeline ranks Boston’s farm system. Alex Speier/Boston Globe The Boston Red Sox appear to be set up […]
Multiple MLB insiders say Red Sox, star Japan pitcher are linked
Red Sox One of the most sought-after free agents available this offseason is being connected to Boston. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is projected to ink a contract worth over $200 million with an MLB team this winter. Megan Briggs/Getty Images Yoshinobu Yamamoto is one of the hottest pitching prospects of the offseason, and the Red Sox are […]
Red Sox’ Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida received this honor from MLB Pipeline
Red Sox Casas and Yoshida were selected to MLB Pipeline’s All-Rookie first and second teams, respectively. Red Sox rookies Masataka Yoshida (7) and Triston Casas (right) were named to MLB Pipeline’s All-Rookie Teams Steven Senne/AP Photo The Boston Red Sox’ rookie class has earned recognition from some of baseball’s best prospect evaluators. Alex Verdugo nominated […]
Former MLB GM maps out potential Red Sox trade for superstar Juan Soto
Red Sox “Can you imagine Verdugo being a centerpiece in both the Mookie Betts trade and a potential Soto trade?” Juan Soto is set to command a huge contract in free agency after the 2024 season. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) After finishing in last place in the AL East for the third time in four seasons, […]
Billy Eppler resigns as Mets GM, and is under investigation by MLB, according to AP source
Sports News “I wanted David to have a clean slate and that meant me stepping down,” Eppler said in a statement released by the team. David Stearns, newly named New York Mets President of Baseball Operations, right, sits alongside Mets owner Steve Cohen during Mr. Stearns’ introductory news conference at Citi Field in New York […]
Report: MLB exec believes Red Sox ‘are a real threat’ to sign Shohei Ohtani
Red Sox “Shohei Ohtani and the Red Sox are starting to be linked more and more.” Shohei Ohtani is set to land a massive contract in free agency this winter. Winslow Townson / Getty Images) If the Red Sox want to try and lessen the sting of the team’s third last-place finish in the previous […]