Over the Monster 1 hour ago
Alright, Enough of This Spring Training Malarkey
Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/ You take it on faith, you take it to the heart, the waiting is the hardest part. Have you ever seen Uncut Gems? Kevin Garnett’s performance in the 2019 thriller is one of the best acting performances from an athlete that Hollywood has ever seen. The Boston Celtics legend and Hall of Fame power forward brought an intensity to the silver screen that mirrors the attitude he provided on the hardwood. He played a key role in raising the anxiety and stress-inducing suspence of the film, and he did so convincingly. One scene of his...
NESN.com 17 hours ago
Jorge Alfaro Strengthens Red Sox Case With This Moon Shot Vs. Pirates
Jorge Alfaro’s latest case to make the Red Sox Opening Day roster was an emphatic one. The veteran catcher continued a wildly impressive spring by absolutely launching one into orbit against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon in Bradenton, Fla. Check it out — this thing might still be in-flight. Alfaro already had the inside […] The post Jorge Alfaro Strengthens Red Sox Case With This Moon Shot Vs. Pirates appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com 19 hours ago
Red Sox’s Tanner Houck Offers Blunt Assessment After Rough Outing
It was a rough day for Tanner Houck on Wednesday in his spring training start for the Red Sox. The right-hander gave up 10 runs on eight hits over 4 2/3 innings in Boston’s 11-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins at JetBlue Park. While Houck didn’t walk a batter, he did hit three and gave […] The post Red Sox’s Tanner Houck Offers Blunt Assessment After Rough Outing appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com 20 hours ago
Former Top Red Sox Prospect Retires After Lengthy Career
Jed Lowrie, all things considered, had a successful Major League Baseball career. It just maybe didn’t pan out the way most expected or, in the case of Red Sox fans, hoped. Lowrie retired from baseball Thursday, telling the San Francisco Chronicle he was hanging up his cleats after 14 big league seasons. Generally speaking, it […] The post Former Top Red Sox Prospect Retires After Lengthy Career appeared first on NESN.com.
Over the Monster 22 hours ago
2023 Positional Preview: Right Field
Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/ If Alex Verdugo is going to make the leap, now’s the time. Coming off a rather mediocre 2022, there may not be anyone on the Red Sox this season who has more to prove than right fielder Alex Verdugo. Backed up by 2022 OBP stud Rob Refsnyder and a pleasant surprise this spring in Raimel Tapia, the position is one of the more secure ones on the roster entering this season. The Starter – Alex Verdugo The key return in the Mookie Betts trade with the Dodgers, the key question that we as a fanbase ask each year is whether Verdugo...
NESN.com 22 hours ago
Masataka Yoshida Had Three-Word Message For Alex Cora After Returning From WBC
Masataka Yoshida had a very active few months after joining the Red Sox back in December. Yoshida made his way to Fort Myers, Fla., in February for his first Major League Baseball spring training with his new team. The talented outfielder was on the move again shortly thereafter, though, as he convened with Team Japan […] The post Masataka Yoshida Had Three-Word Message For Alex Cora After Returning From WBC appeared first on NESN.com.
Over the Monster 23 hours ago
OTM Open Thread 3/23: It is Thursday
Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/ One week! Happy Thursday. Opening Day is one week from today! Make like the Barenaked Ladies and celebrate. Is that reference too old? The Red Sox are down to 12-10 in the Spring, not that it matters. Today though they get a rest and face the Pittsburgh Pirates at 1:05 PM ET on NESN360 and WEEI. Pedro complimenting Shohei is Fantastic. ❤️[And Shohei looking embarrassed to get all that praise] pic.twitter.com/fWJJtrRNRD— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) March 22, 2023 Truly an honor to get compliments like that from...
Over the Monster Mar 23, 2023
A Red Sox Fan’s Guide to the 2023 Fantasy Baseball Season
Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/ Here’s a look at who to draft on the Red Sox and when to draft them. The MLB regular season starts in exactly one week, meaning there is just one week left to get your ducks in a row for fantasy baseball season. There is a deluge of content examining the best strategies and providing the rankings to help you succeed, but what if you wanted guidance from just a Red Sox perspective? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Below you will find advice on which Red Sox players you should consider drafting and when you should...
NESN.com Mar 22, 2023
Red Sox’s Bobby Dalbec Earning Roster Spot In Surprising Way
The Red Sox’s roster is starting to take shape as they close in on an Opening Day matchup against the Baltimore Orioles on March 30. Boston manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom still have some decisions to make, however. The Red Sox still need a fifth starter as they wait for Brayan […] The post Red Sox’s Bobby Dalbec Earning Roster Spot In Surprising Way appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 22, 2023
Red Sox Reliever Describes ‘Big’ Spring Training Bounce Back
Opening Day is less than two weeks away for the Boston Red Sox, and pitcher John Schreiber is coming into form at the right time. “I felt like this spring, I still had some stress under me, you know, trying to come into spring and keep everything looking good on the mound and all that […] The post Red Sox Reliever Describes ‘Big’ Spring Training Bounce Back appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 22, 2023
What Ex-Red Sox Andrew Benintendi Hopes To Improve In 2023
Former Boston Red Sox outfielder and 2018 World Series champion Andrew Benintendi was given a fresh, clean slate with the Chicago White Sox this past offseason. After crossing enemy lines and joining the New York Yankees through a trade from the Kansas City Royals last season, Benintendi signed a five-year, $75 million deal with the […] The post What Ex-Red Sox Andrew Benintendi Hopes To Improve In 2023 appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 22, 2023
Alex Cora Reveals Date Of Chris Sale’s 2023 Red Sox Return
Chris Sale might not be taking the bump on Opening Day, but Red Sox fans won’t have to wait much longer to see his Major League Baseball return. Things have been simpatico in Boston since manager Alex Cora named Corey Kluber as the club’s starting pitcher for Opening Day against the Baltimore Orioles on March […] The post Alex Cora Reveals Date Of Chris Sale’s 2023 Red Sox Return appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 22, 2023
Why Ex-Red Sox Koji Uehara Visited Mets During Spring Training
Former Boston Red Sox and 2013 World Series champion Koji Uehara is six years removed from his last Major League Baseball appearance, but he isn’t through making an impact for a big league squad. After the 2023 World Baseball Classic concluded in thrilling fashion Tuesday night, which Uehara was on the Japanese broadcast for, the […] The post Why Ex-Red Sox Koji Uehara Visited Mets During Spring Training appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 22, 2023
Two Red Sox Players Named To WBC All-Tournament Team
The Boston Red Sox weren’t only well represented at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, they also had some standout contributors for their respective teams. Red Sox newcomer Masataka Yoshida, who was Boston’s prized free-agent signing this offseason, was chief among them as he put together stellar performances throughout the tournament to help lead Japan to […] The post Two Red Sox Players Named To WBC All-Tournament Team appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 22, 2023
How Masataka Yoshida’s WBC Performance Got Him In Cooperstown
Boston Red Sox newcomer Masataka Yoshida put on a hitting clinic in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. His performance was good enough to earn him a spot in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. No, he’s not getting enshrined anytime soon. Just stick with us. Yoshida, who was 9-for-22 with two home runs and 13 […] The post How Masataka Yoshida’s WBC Performance Got Him In Cooperstown appeared first on NESN.com.
