Over the Monster Jun 19, 2019
Xander Bogaerts’ plate discipline has him in the early-season MVP conversation
The Red Sox shortstop is proving he is a superstar Note: All numbers are through Monday’s action. Xander Bogaerts is currently getting a whole lot of love from Red Sox fans, and deservedly so. Given what he has done through the first two-and-a-half months of this season, there’s no such thing as too much love for Boston’s shortstop. Interestingly enough, it seems like he’s actually been a bit overshadowed for a lot of this year. While he has consistently been plugging away all year and producing from the start of the year to now, there has often been a guy outperforming him for...
NESN.com Jun 18, 2019
Alex Cora ‘Disappointed’ Xander Bogaerts Isn’t Higher In All-Star Voting
Xander Bogaerts has put together a very solid campaign thus far in 2019. The 26-year-old was hitting .301 with 14... Read More »
Over the Monster Jun 18, 2019
The Red Sox need to be better against left-handed pitching
Three guys specifically are holding them back. The Red Sox offense has been extremely frustrating this year, as we all know at this point. That’s not the same as saying they’ve been bad, of course, because by the numbers they haven’t been. They are fourth in baseball in terms of runs scored and eighth in the game by wRC+. It seems hard to complain about that, and yet when you watch the games it often seems hard not to complain about them. Granted, they have been better recently and they do have guys like Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers, among others, who are putting up...
NESN.com Jun 14, 2019
Alex Cora Lauds Xander Bogaerts’ Plate Approach After Red Sox Comeback Win
The Boston Red Sox certainly needed a big offensive push to grab the win on Thursday night against the Texas... Read More »
SportsDay Jun 13, 2019
Why the Rangers splitting a wild four-game series with the Red Sox feels like a loss at its conclusion
BOSTON -- The Rangers and Red Sox wrapped up a series on Thursday that very well could serve as the kickoff to the race for the final AL wild card spot.It put the “wild” in wild card.On the way to a 7-6 loss that left them with a split of a four-game series, the Rangers on a chilly, wet Thursday took a five-run lead and lost it almost as quickly. Xander Bogaerts’ two-out homer off Peter Fairbanks in the seventh gave Boston the ultimate lead. It tied for the biggest blown lead of the season for the Rangers.The Rangers entered the series leading Boston by a game in the...
NESN.com Jun 13, 2019
Watch Xander Bogaerts Give Red Sox 7-6 Lead With Monster Solo Home Run
The Red Sox trailed 6-1 at one point Thursday against the Texas Rangers, but Boston managed to battle back, with... Read More »
Lone Star Ball Jun 12, 2019
Thoughts on a 4-3 Rangers loss
Red Sox 4, Rangers 3 Red Sox 4, Rangers 3 Well, a sweep of a four game set in Boston would have been a lot to ask. Lance Lynn did Lance Lynn things today, registering a Quality Start by going 6 innings and allowing 3 runs. Lynn had 8 Ks against 1 walk, lowered his ERA to 4.40, and continued to make his 3 year, $30 million contract signed this offseason look like a pretty savvy move by the Rangers. Brett Martin had a solid 7th inning in relief of Lynn before getting in trouble in the 8th, allowing a two out Rafael Devers double, prompting an intentional walk to Xander Bogaerts, bringing...
Call to the Pen Jun 6, 2019
Boston Red Sox: Xander Bogaerts the best offensive shortstop in the game
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts may be the best shortstop in the majors. It can be easy to overlook Xander Bogaerts amongst the plethora of stars on the Boston Red Sox. His greatness is often overshadowed by the bigger names on the team, especially in the lineup. Yet, he has still managed to establish […] Boston Red Sox: Xander Bogaerts the best offensive shortstop in the game - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
NESN.com Jun 5, 2019
Is Xander Bogaerts Best Shortstop In MLB? These Stats Might Surprise You
For some reason, be it the suitableness of his game, his relaxed demeanor or the lofty expectations levied on him... Read More »
Over the Monster Jun 4, 2019
Daily Red Sox Links: Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers, Michael Chavis
In today’s links, we go around the horn and discuss the play from all over the infield. Playing shortstop is a difficult job and although this is nothing new to me, Xander Bogaerts is really good at it. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston) Perhaps this is just the beginning of a deluge of awards that Rafael Devers will win in his career. (Chris Cotillo; MassLive) Speaking of current and future award-winners, Michael Chavis still has everyone’s attention and that includes his opponents. (Marc Carig; The Athletic) ($$) One day Craig Kimbrel will sign. One day. (Gabby Guerard; WEEI) If you...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Jun 2, 2019
Price finally solves Yankees as Red Sox win 8-5 to stop skid
David Price finally won at Yankee Stadium for the first time with the Boston Red Sox, backed by early homers from J.D. Martinez and Xander Bogaerts in an 8-5 victory over New York on Sunday night.
NESN.com May 26, 2019
Red Sox Vs. Astros Lineups: Xander Bogaerts Gets Day Off For Series Finale
The Boston Red Sox need a win Sunday afternoon. Alex Cora’s club will look to avoid a sweep at the hands... Read More »
