Over the Monster 17 hours ago
Game 55: Reds at Red Sox
Photo by Maddie Meyer/ Score the runs first, then hold a lead Last night was a mess but the Red Sox somehow almost pulled off a miracle. Tonight’s plan is score the runs first, early in the game. Then, use the bullpen to keep the Cincinnati Reds from scoring runs of their own. It just might work. James Paxton had a rude awakening to his Sox career getting shelled for five runs - two homers - in just three innings and limping (figuratively) off the field. Are the Los Angeles Angels really more potent opponents than the St. Louis Cardinals or San Diego Padres? Probably...
Red Reporter 20 hours ago
Cincinnati Reds offense looks to keep rolling against James Paxton, Boston Red Sox
David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports The bats, they are a-blazing! James Paxton pitched for the University of Kentucky during his scholastic days, and I am contractually obligated to mention that each and every time I have the opportunity, per the terms and conditions of my fan-card. James Paxton now pitches for the Boston Red Sox, and did so with much fanfare in his first two outings of the season after returning from injury. He yielded just 3 total ER across 11 IP against the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres, striking out 15 against just 3 BB in that time. Things...
Over the Monster May 31, 2023
OTM Open Thread 5/31: It is Wednesday
Photo by Maddie Meyer/ So close Happy Wednesday. The Red Sox almost pulled of Mother’s Day Miracle 2.0 or The Penultimate Day of May game. Sadly they fell just short in a 9-8 loss. The Sox will hope for better luck tonight with James Paxton on the mound. The two game losing streak, combined with the Toronto Blue Jays winning two straight, has put Boston back into last place in the AL East. Or, by record, first place in the AL or NL Central. There’s still one more game against the Cincinnati Reds tomorrow with Chris Sale starting so it’s a winnable series. Talk...
Over the Monster May 25, 2023
OTM Open Thread 5/25: It is Thursday
Photo by Ronald Martinez/ A tale of two teams Happy Thursday. Well, that ended poorly. James Paxton was knocked around. The bats never quite woke up in Los Angeles / Anaheim. The Red Sox are tied with the Toronto Blue Jays at the bottom of the AL East. 3.5 games back of the Yankees. 6.5 back of the Orioles. 9.5 back of the Tampa Bay Rays. All things considered that isn’t terrible. The rotation is looking up overall. Garret Whitlock is about to return. We’re nearing the time when we should know if Trevor Story and/or Adam Duvall can return. There’s no game today as...
Over the Monster May 25, 2023
Red Sox Links: Marcelo Mayer Is A Top-Three Prospect In All Of Baseball
Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/ Plus, a handful of hitters are ready to return It wasn’t too long ago that we were talking about a starting pitching crunch, wondering how the Red Sox would find room for all their arms once Garrett Whitlock and James Paxton came back. That’s been settled (for now) with Nick Pivetta and Corey Kluber moving to the bullpen. Now, it’s time for the brass to figure out what to do with the hitters, as Yu Chang and Christian Arroyo are almost ready to return, with Adam Duvall hopefully coming up right behind them. (Peter Abraham,...
NESN.com May 25, 2023
Red Sox Notes: James Paxton’s First Struggles Easily Identifiable
James Paxton’s first two starts in a Red Sox uniform were superb, with Boston finally getting a taste of the success it envisioned when it signed the veteran 12 months prior to his eventual debut. Paxton fell back down to earth in start No. 3, however. The 34-year-old earned his first loss in over two […] The post Red Sox Notes: James Paxton’s First Struggles Easily Identifiable appeared first on NESN.com.
Over the Monster May 25, 2023
Red Sox 3, Angels 7: Halos Give Boston Hell in Sweep
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports This squad must feel like they’re in the lowest level of Dante’s Inferno Well, this was bound to happen. James Paxton was bound to throw a stinker, the bats stay cold, and the Red Sox are forced to swallow a bitter pill as they get swept by the LA Angels. With the rotation finally set, it's now every starter's job to fight to keep their role in the five-man platoon. While it's hard to expect Paxton to be as good as he was in his first two starts every outing, I don't think many people expected him to throw such a mediocre performance...
NESN.com May 24, 2023
Red Sox Cold Bats Wasting Strong Pitching Efforts From Starters
Brayan Bello was the most recent starter for the Boston Red Sox with a notable performance that was not backed up with a win Tuesday night. While the pitching rotation has been heating up, the offense has gone cold. James Paxton will get the start Wednesday night, as the Red Sox look to prevent a […] The post Red Sox Cold Bats Wasting Strong Pitching Efforts From Starters appeared first on NESN.com.
Over the Monster May 24, 2023
Game 50: Red Sox at Angels
Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Pack the scoreboard for Paxton Red Sox Nation waited through all of 2022 and then part of 2023 for James Paxton to appear in a major league game. And somehow, after many, many failed reclamation projects Paxton is looking like the real deal. In his first two starts he’s tossed 11 innings while allowing 3 runs. He’s struck out 14 and walked 3. Can he keep it up? Who knows! But he was good years ago when healthy. Are he and Chris Sale finally over the injuries that have kept them sidelined? The veteran pitcher we thought...
NESN.com May 24, 2023
Red Sox Vs. Angels Lineups: James Paxton Looking To Prevent Sweep
The Boston Red Sox send James Paxton to the mound Wednesday night as they look to avoid a sweep to the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Paxton, who earned his first win in the majors since 2020 in his last outing, will look to continue the trend of strong starting pitching the Red Sox […] The post Red Sox Vs. Angels Lineups: James Paxton Looking To Prevent Sweep appeared first on NESN.com.
Over the Monster May 24, 2023
OTM Open Thread 5/24: It is Wednesday
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports ...for winning? Happy Wednesday. The game was a loss but Brayan Bello last night: 7 innings, 2 runs, 6 Ks, 2 walks? You’ll take that every time. This kid is looking as special as we heard. However, it will be up to Old Man James Paxton to prevent a sweep tonight. Another Red Sox vs Angels 9:38 PM ET affair with an off day for travel tomorrow. Talk about what you want, hope the bats feats on Tyler Anderson, and be good to one another.
NESN.com May 20, 2023
Red Sox Notes: James Paxton Earns First Win In Two Years
The Red Sox started their West Coast road trip on a high note beating the San Diego Padres Friday night at Petco Park, and James Paxton got his first win in two years. “It feels great, you know, just really happy to contribute to the team and be here pitching again,” Paxton told reporters, as […] The post Red Sox Notes: James Paxton Earns First Win In Two Years appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com May 20, 2023
Red Sox Wrap: Rafael Devers, James Paxton Lift Boston Past Padres
The Boston Red Sox began their nine-game road trip with a 6-1 win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Friday night. The Red Sox have won eight of their last 10 against the Padres, improving to 25-20 on the season while San Diego fell to 20-25 on the campaign. Check out the […] The post Red Sox Wrap: Rafael Devers, James Paxton Lift Boston Past Padres appeared first on NESN.com.
Over the Monster May 19, 2023
Game 45: Red Sox at Padres
Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Old friend reunion The Red Sox begin their West Coast swing with a reunion series with the San Diego Padres. James Paxton makes his second start for Boston against Blake Snell. A duel of lefties. First pitch is at 9:40 PM ET.
NESN.com May 19, 2023
Red Sox Vs. Padres Lineups: Can James Paxton Build On Strong Debut?
James Paxton looked good last week in his Red Sox debut. Now, comes the hard part: Can Paxton build on that performance and become a mainstay in Boston’s rotation? It had been over two years since Paxton appeared in a game at the major league level, yet the 34-year-old left-hander dazzled against the Cardinals in […] The post Red Sox Vs. Padres Lineups: Can James Paxton Build On Strong Debut? appeared first on NESN.com.
