Over the Monster 8 hours ago
The Anatomy of An Inning: Don’t Give up on Mauricio Llovera
Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports He may not be a lockdown closer, but don’t write the righty off just yet. When the Red Sox acquired Mauricio Llovera in late July, a large portion of the fanbase threw their hands in the air and wrote the reliever off as yet another depth arm. At the time, he was the lone addition to the pitching staff at the deadline, when the bullpen was taxed and quality innings were hard to come by. Given the state of the staff at the time of the acquisition, high expectations were placed on Llovera, and he failed to perform in his early...
Over the Monster 21 hours ago
The Red Sox Did Not Play Tonight
That’s us. | Photo by Johannes Simon/ And it was a relief. The Red Sox didn’t play tonight. There wasn’t a game. At 76-80, they’re in last place in the American League East and eliminated from playoff competition. So what are they up to? Nothing? Probably. Let’s think about it. It’s probably something. Probably. Some of them are probably watching Monday Night Football. There are two games again, which seems to be the NFL’s way these days, at least early in the year. Why? I’m not sure, except 2>1. Which, okay, fair. Numbers gonna number. Can’t argue...
Over the Monster Sep 25, 2023
OTM Open Thread 9/25: It is Monday
Photo by Brian Fluharty/ What else can go wrong? Happy Monday. It’s so awesome right? Can you handle this vision? While conceding that “it’s not always easy,” Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom addressed #RedSox Nation directly and was unequivocal: “I just want to be clear: We’re going to do this. It’s going to be awesome. And we are going to get there.” pic.twitter.com/TxN04TAjbN— Red Sox Nation Stats (@RSNStats) January 11, 2023 Anyway more rumors on the post-Bloom era. Although. Bob Nightengale isn’t exactly, uh, perfect in his track record....
Over the Monster Sep 24, 2023
Red Sox 2, White Sox 3: Slip-n-Slidin Down the Standings
Photo by Brian Fluharty/ Even these six innings feels like a microcosm of the last month. I feel like Jake Roy dong an anatomy of an inning here. After four solid innings from Kutter Crawford, he enters the top of the 5th inning clinging to a 1-0 lead. First up, Gavin Sheets. He worked a really tough eight-pitch walk. Granted ball four as nowhere near a strike, but Crawford pounded the strike zone to get to two strikes, then to maintain the full count. Lenyn Sosa flies out to Rafaela in five pitches, but Sheets swipes second base in the process. Zach Remillard strikes...
Over the Monster Sep 24, 2023
Game 156: White Sox at Red Sox
Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports You need runs to win Red Sox: How we're lining up today at Fenway: pic.twitter.com/J5bjcRh1FT— Red Sox (@RedSox) September 24, 2023 White Sox: Today's #WhiteSox starters at Fenway Park: pic.twitter.com/IaErs7xFjd— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) September 24, 2023
NESN.com Sep 24, 2023
Red Sox Vs. White Sox Lineups: Trevor Story, Alex Verdugo Sit
The Red Sox and the White Sox will compete for a series win Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. Alex Cora made a series of lineup changes coming off Saturday’s 1-0 loss. Alex Verdugo, Trevor Story, Bobby Dalbec and Reese McGuire all will start the contest on the bench after starting the middle game. On the […]
NESN.com Sep 23, 2023
Red Sox Notes: Nick Pivetta’s Turnaround Promising For Future
Red Sox manager Alex Cora certainly has enjoyed his front-row seat to Nick Pivetta’s in-season turnaround. It would be hard not to. After getting relegated to the bullpen following a rough start to the season, Pivetta found success as a bulk reliever before moving back into the starting rotation this month. Pivetta kept his forward […]
NESN.com Sep 23, 2023
Red Sox Wrap: Boston Loses Pitchers’ Duel To White Sox
The Boston Red Sox came up just short Saturday, taking a narrow 1-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox at a rainy Fenway Park. The Red Sox fell to 76-79 on the season while the White Sox improved to 59-96. Check out the full box score here. ONE BIG TAKEAWAYIt was a late-season game with […]
Over the Monster Sep 23, 2023
Game 155: White Sox at Red Sox
Photo by Paul Rutherford/ Keep that winning feeling! Red Sox: Saturday's starters: pic.twitter.com/Ko99Or1k2S— Red Sox (@RedSox) September 23, 2023 White Sox: Today's #WhiteSox starters vs. the Red Sox: pic.twitter.com/JyfBpit0Qo— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) September 23, 2023
NESN.com Sep 23, 2023
Red Sox Vs. White Sox Lineups: Ceddanne Rafaela Makes Another Shift
Manager Alex Cora has a clear plan for Ceddanne Rafaela, and that will be on display Saturday at Fenway Park. Rafaela will start in center field after getting the nod at second base during the Red Sox’s series-opening win Friday night — Rafaela shifted to center field during the matchup. Boston will turn to Nick […]
NESN.com Sep 23, 2023
Red Sox Reinstate Kenley Jansen, Option Right-Handed Reliever
The Red Sox got their closer back Saturday for the final eight games of the 2023 Major League Baseball season. Boston reinstated Kenley Jansen from the COVID-19 related injured list prior to their matchup against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park, per a team press release. Relief pitcher Zack Weiss was optioned to Triple-A […]
NESN.com Sep 22, 2023
How Justin Turner Feels About Possible Return To Red Sox In 2024
Justin Turner isn’t guaranteed to return to the Boston Red Sox next season, meaning the 38-year-old will have plenty to consider this upcoming offseason when the time arrives. Turner signed a two-year deal with Boston last offseason, which included a player option. So he’ll have two routes to choose from. Turner can either remain with […]
NESN.com Sep 22, 2023
Chris Martin Earns 20th-Consecutive Scoreless Outing This Season
The Boston Red Sox earned their 40th comeback win in their 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox, following a disappointing series loss on the road against the Texas Rangers. While the Red Sox have much to develop this off-season, one positive takeaway from this year has been in the bullpen, with Chris Martin earning […]
Over the Monster Sep 22, 2023
Red Sox 3, White Sox 2: A Battle of Incompetence
Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports I was in attendance for Friday night’s game at Fenway, and the feel in the stadium was one of indifference. The crowd was mostly disinterested, apart from the late rally in the eighth inning. The Red Sox hitters were also mostly disinterested, as they failed to work counts as Touki Toussaint threw 92 pitches in six and a third innings. Of course, the results of the games don’t matter and you can’t blame the players for a lack of complete focus, but the stats do matter, particularly for potential free agents and arbitration cases. Still,...
