1:33 AM EDT, Fri March 29, 2024
Over the Monster 6 hours ago
Game 1: Red Sox vs Mariners

Game 1: Red Sox vs Mariners

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/ Here we go… Well, here we are. After a long offseason that certainly left fans frustrated at times, Opening Day is here. The last time Boston won on Opening Day? 2017! Alex Cora hasn’t managed a win in the first game of the season during his tenure. Even during the amazing 2018 campaign. This is also Cora’s 811th game managing the Sox. He enters the die tied in games with old friend John Farrell. He’ll try to end his personal losing streak tonight. And he’s got the right guy on the mound. Brayan Bello, who signed a...
NESN.com 13 hours ago

Red Sox ‘Hopeful’ They Can Finalize Extensions Around Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox play meaningful baseball Thursday, with Brayan Bello getting the Opening Day nod for the first time in his career. It’s a monumental day, not only for the Red Sox, but for the 24-year-old pitcher they just committed to for the long term. He’ll be looking to prove the six-year, $55 million […]
Over the Monster 16 hours ago
OTM Open Thread 3/28: It is Thursday

OTM Open Thread 3/28: It is Thursday

Photo by Steph Chambers/ Opening Day is here! Happy Opening Day! In, checks notes, just over 12 hours the Red Sox take on the Seattle Mariners. 10:10 PM ET. LOL. Full Throttle indeed. Brayan Bello makes his first Opening Day start of hopefully many. The Run Prevention Unit hits the field. All teams (except the Dodgers and Padres) are 0-0. Look, no one thinks this is a championship year. But let’s not drop 10 games under .500 to kick things off and watch the team try to crawl back. Talk about what you want and be good to one another.
Over the Monster Mar 25, 2024
OTM Open Thread 3/25: It is Monday

OTM Open Thread 3/25: It is Monday

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/ This. Week. Happy Monday. Opening Day is this week. Thursday at 10 PM ET the Red Sox and Seattle Mariners start their seasons on the West Coast. Get your coffee ready. Jordan Montgomery still has not signed. The Red Sox have announced a full rotation: Brayan Bello, Nick Pivetta, Kutter Crawford, Tanner Houck, and Garret Whitlock. No room at the inn I guess, Monty. The Red Sox take on the TExas Rangers tonight at 8:05 PM ET with Whitlock on the mound. We’re almost done with Spring Training...hard to believe. Talk about what...
NESN.com Mar 22, 2024

Red Sox, Alex Cora Finalize Initial 2024 Pitching Rotation

The Red Sox have finalized their initial rotation for 2024, and it appears they’re in the mood for granting second chances. Brayan Bello, Nick Pivetta, Kutter Crawford, Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck will start the season as Boston’s starting pitchers, Boston manager Alex Cora told reporters Friday, per NESN’s Bobby Swan. Whitlock and Houck each […]
NESN.com Mar 19, 2024

Red Sox’s Kenley Jansen ‘Running Out Of Time’ For Opening Day

The Red Sox will have an Opening Day starter, as Brayan Bello earned the honor shortly after inking a six-year contract extension. Boston might not have an Opening Day closer, however. Kenley Jansen was scheduled to pitch Tuesday but was pulled due to an ongoing back issue that kept him out of a number of […]
NESN.com Mar 19, 2024

Red Sox Announce Brayan Bello As Opening Day Starter Against Mariners

The Red Sox on Tuesday announced who will be the Opening Day starter for next week’s matchup against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Boston announced Brayan Bello will get the nod to kick off the 2024 MLB season. It will be the 24-year-old’s first Opening Day start as he enters his third season in […]
Over the Monster Mar 18, 2024
Red Sox News & Links: Brayan Bello to Start Opening Day?

Red Sox News & Links: Brayan Bello to Start Opening Day?

Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/ Plus, an injury to the bullpen Hey, everyone, it’s “this is a really fun group of guys, everyone gets along great” season! Spring Training provides few things that are more reliably fun than the stories about players bonding and coming together as a team. This is true even though these stories are written every year, even about clubhouses that end up proving as toxic as the mouth of the Mystic River. This year, we’ve got closest-to-the-pin outings, trips to TopGolf, and meals at Trevor Story’s house. (Peter Abraham, Boston...
NESN.com Mar 17, 2024

Did Red Sox Tip Hand At Who Will Pitch Opening Day Vs. Mariners?

The Boston Red Sox haven’t officially named an Opening Day starter, however, all signs could be pointing toward one arm taking the mound on March 28 against the Seattle Mariners: Brayan Bello. Bello, 24, already made three exhibition starts in spring training, notching a 4.85 ERA through 13 innings tossed. With one last appearance booked […]
NESN.com Mar 9, 2024

Brayan Bello Credits Ex-Red Sox Pitcher For Instilling Confidence In Him

Brayan Bello arrived in the big leagues at an early age, and the potential future Boston Red Sox ace leaned on multiple mentor figures to help him on his journey. Pedro Martinez routinely works with the 24-year-old in the offseason to work on his mechanics. Bello also worked with other experienced pitchers throughout his career […]
NESN.com Mar 9, 2024

Craig Breslow Speaks On Importance Of Re-Signing Young Players Like Brayan Bello

The Red Sox are focused on a young core of players, and Brayan Bello appears on track to be the ace for the franchise. Boston locked up the 24-year-old to a six-year contract extension that begins this season and runs through 2029. The deal also includes a club option for 2030. The extension was a […]
NESN.com Mar 9, 2024

Red Sox’s Brayan Bello Keeping 2024 Goal Close To Chest

Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello is a goal-oriented player, and after inking a contract extension that ties him to Boston through 2029, he successfully completed a pretty major one. It’s time to come up with something new, though, and despite quickly finding his next checkpoint, Bello isn’t sharing exactly what it is. Bello, along with […]
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 8, 2024
Outside The Confines: It might as well be Spring (Training)

Outside The Confines: It might as well be Spring (Training)

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/ The Red Sox lock up a young pitcher. There are still a lot of unsigned free agents. The Dodgers and Padres are heading to Korea. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. The Red Sox have agreed to a six-year, $55 million contract extension with right-hander Brayan Bello. There is a team option for a seventh year at $21 million. There are still a lot of unsigned free agents. Gabe Lacques brings you the best 13 still on the market. Michael Baumann examines how long can the free agent pitchers continue to stay unsigned...
NESN.com Mar 7, 2024

Brayan Bello Reflects On Red Sox Journey To Contract Extension

Brayan Bello was tight-lipped about his six-year contract extension with the Boston Red Sox early on Thursday with it not becoming official until later in the day. But Bello had a celebration in the works. “Yeah, I can’t comment on that,” Bello told reporters about the extension, per MLB.com’s Ian Browne. “But I can tell […]
NESN.com Mar 7, 2024

Why Brayan Bello’s Contract Extension Makes Perfect Sense For Red Sox

Brayan Bello is a rare commodity for the Boston Red Sox. It’s the reason the franchise properly invested in him on Thursday, officially signing him to a six-year contract extension, per a team release. The team has had several frontline starters come and go at Fenway Park, though a majority were acquired in external additions. […]

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