NESN.com Mar 14, 2023
Alex Cora Explains Not Wanting Rafael Devers To Play First Base In WBC
The Red Sox had plenty of good reasons to not let Rafael Devers play first base at the World Baseball Classic. ESPN’s Enrique Rojas reported that the Dominican Republic was hopeful the Boston third baseman would be able to play a little bit at first base during the tournament, but the team declined due to […] The post Alex Cora Explains Not Wanting Rafael Devers To Play First Base In WBC appeared first on NESN.com.
Over the Monster Mar 14, 2023
Red Sox Links: Is It Time To Extend Triston Casas?
Photo by Megan Briggs/ Plus, updates on Ceddanne Rafaela, Rafael Devers, Marcelo Mayer, and more. Can Miguel Bleis be the the Red Sox answer to the Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr? He wants to be, and people around the game think he can do it. (Alex Speier, Boston Globe) Yesterday, we told you about the fact that there is no “catcher of tomorrow” in the Red Sox upper minors right now. And for that reason, the team is trying to get creative, converting former first baseman/outfielder Stephen Scott to catcher. (Peter Abraham, Boston Globe) With news of the Arizona...
NESN.com Mar 12, 2023
Did ‘MLB The Show 23’ Shortchange Red Sox Star Rafael Devers?
With ‘MLB The Show 23’ set to release this month, a few early player ratings have already been revealed, including that of Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers. Devers had yet another strong offensive showing for the Red Sox last season, hitting .295 with 27 home runs over the course of his 141-game campaign, which […] The post Did ‘MLB The Show 23’ Shortchange Red Sox Star Rafael Devers? appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 12, 2023
Red Sox Roster Hopeful Named MVP Of WBC Pool
The Boston Red Sox are well represented at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Rafael Devers stars for the Dominican Republic, Alex Verdugo is one of Mexico’s best bats, Kiké Hernández is manning center field for Puerto Rico and Masataka Yoshida is crushing baseballs for Japan. None of them can claim to be the Red Sox’s […] The post Red Sox Roster Hopeful Named MVP Of WBC Pool appeared first on NESN.com.
Over the Monster Mar 8, 2023
Red Sox Links: Tapia Time?
Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/ Plus, updates on Justin Turner, Enmanuel Valdez, and . . . Ryan Brasier. As discussed yesterday, Enmanuel Valdez has been one of the most impressive players of the spring so far. He’s performance hasn’t escaped the attention of two guys named Rafael Devers and Alex Cora. (Chad Jennings, The Athletic) But he’s not the only surprising performer: Ramiel Tapia is increasingly looking like he’s going to play a role on the 2023 Boston Red Sox. (Christopher Smith, MassLive) On the pitching side, keep an eye on Chris Murphy....
NESN.com Mar 7, 2023
Here’s First Look At Rafael Devers On Stacked Dominican WBC Team
The World Baseball Classic kicks off Tuesday, and it looks like the entire tournament will just lead to one inevitable champion. It took about 30 seconds of glancing over the WBC rosters this year to realize which team had a leg up in the talent department. The U.S. and Puerto Rico rosters are chock full […] The post Here’s First Look At Rafael Devers On Stacked Dominican WBC Team appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 5, 2023
How 2018 Red Sox Teammates Could Battle For WBC Crown
Just five years removed from celebrating their 2018 World Series victory at Dodger Stadium, former Boston Red Sox teammates Rafael Devers and Mookie Betts could square off against each other for another title. This month the fifth annual World Baseball Classic kicks off. With 20 teams divided into four pools, the United States, who last […] The post How 2018 Red Sox Teammates Could Battle For WBC Crown appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 3, 2023
David Ortiz’s Plan For Rafael Devers Should Excite Red Sox Fans
David Ortiz stopped by Fort Meyers, Fla. to take in some Red Sox spring training. Manager Alex Cora told reporters the Hall of Famer spoke with the team Friday morning to speak about chemistry and how fun it is to play in Boston, according to MLB.com’s Ian Browne. Ortiz checked out batting practice and even […] The post David Ortiz’s Plan For Rafael Devers Should Excite Red Sox Fans appeared first on NESN.com.
