Editor Slats Murphy offers his take on the latest in the sports world and beyond.
Red Sox lineups: Rafael Devers returns, Masataka Yoshida sits again
Rafael Devers is back in the Red Sox lineup for the first time since last Wednesday. The Red Sox slugger is batting second and starting at designated hitter after missing the last five games due to knee discomfort. With Devers serving as DH, Masataka Yoshida once again finds himself the
Abreu, Devers, Wong combine for 11 hits, Sox shut out Guardians
It speaks to their depth and resilience that the Red Sox can still look like a complete team without so many key players. Hours after the club placed Brayan Bello on the 15-day injured list with right lat tightness, they put together an impressive 8-0 victory. Against the Cleveland Guardians,
Red Sox can’t overcome José Ramírez’s grand slam, drop series in Cleveland
The Red Sox went 4-2 on their second road trip of the year, sweeping the Pirates in Pittsburgh and avoiding getting swept by the Guardians in Cleveland. After their first homestand culminated in a blemished 3-7 mark to begin the Fenway season, it was a much-needed palate cleanser. But the
Minor League notebook: Red Sox ‘big three’ looking the part in Double-A
HARTFORD, Conn. — For as long as they’ve been with the organization, Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony and Kyle Teel have been viewed as cornerstones of the Red Sox future. All three were top draft picks and are usually lumped together by fans and evaluators, but it wasn’t until this past
Red Sox vs Cubs: Lineups, pitching matchups, game times, and how to watch
After going 4-2 on their road trip to Pittsburgh and Cleveland, the Red Sox are home and looking to give Fenway the caliber of play the old ballpark deserves. The Sox went 3-7 in their first homestand, and 39-42 at home last season. They’re 4-4 in series openers this year.
Ticking Clock, Ticking Arms: Is the Pitch Clock a Cure or a Curse?
Baseball fans rejoice! Games are shorter, the pace is faster, and the dreaded “commercial break” is a fading memory thanks to the newly implemented pitch clock. But is this accelerated game a recipe for disaster on the pitcher’s mound? While shorter games are a win for restless fans, the rapid-fire
The Trevor Bauer Conundrum: An Appeal for Caution
As the New York Yankees contemplate their pitching needs for the upcoming season, the name on everyone’s lips is Trevor Bauer. With his formidable talent on the mound, Bauer presents an enticing prospect for a team seeking to bolster its rotation. However, amidst the fervor surrounding his potential signing, it’s
Would Archie Bunker approve of the WNBA?
Those lib fems over at the TV station keep shoving this “WNBA” down our throats. Bunch of women running around, tossing that ball like a bunch of outta-practice boys. Frankly, the whole thing gives me a headache. Now, I ain’t sayin’ women can’t play ball. You ever seen a good
Ebbets Field Stands Empty: A Brooklyn Heart Aches
The following was written by Brooklyn public bus driver Marty McGuire the first spring after the Dodgrs left Brooklyn for Los Angeles (1958). Well, folks, here I am, Marty “Flatbush Flyer” McGuire, your trusty B74 bus driver, with a heavy heart this spring. Ebbets Field, our beloved ballpark, stands silent