Pedro Martínez clinched his first NL Cy Young Award on Nov. 11, 1997, becoming the first Expos player and the first Dominican pitcher to win the honor. He posted a 17-8 record with a league‑best 1.90 ERA, 13 complete games, a 0.932 WHIP and 305 strikeouts—the first Latin American to surpass 300 Ks in a season. Despite the triumph, Montreal traded him to the Red Sox a week later. Martínez would later add two more Cy Youngs (1999, 2000) and enter the Hall of Fame in 2015, cementing his legacy as one of baseball’s all‑time greats.
The Patriots may have found a player to keep an eye on, but swapping this sophomore for him wouldn't make sense.
Tom Brady is a New England Patriots legend, and he expects his return to Gillette Stadium as a broadcaster for the first time to be an "emotional" one.
The St. Louis Cardinals trade for left‑handed reliever Eduardo Rivera, sending 18‑year‑old right‑hander Juan Garcia to Boston. Rivera, 23, boasts a 95 mph fastball and a swing‑and‑miss slider but has struggled with control, walking 13.6% of batters in his brief four‑game MLB stint and 12.7% in the minors. He posted a 30% strikeout rate over 55 2/3 minor‑league innings in 2026. The Cardinals acquire him with two minor‑league options, planning to use him out of the bullpen while he refines his command. Garcia spent 2026 in the Dominican Summer League with a 4.40 ERA.
The Packers, riding a 27-19 Week 8 win over the Panthers and sitting 5‑3, get a promising injury update ahead of their Nov. 8 showdown with the Patriots. Coach Matt LaFleur says star pass‑rusher Micah Parsons, out since a torn ACL on Dec. 14, 2025, will resume practice this week, though he may not be game‑ready until the Thanksgiving‑Eve clash with the Rams. A return in Week 12 would still give him up to seven games to impact Green Bay’s NFC North playoff push. Whether Parsons suits up or not, the Patriots matchup is a key test for the Packers.
The Phinsider rips the officiating and sloppy play that kept the Miami Dolphins from beating the New England Patriots on Nov. 1, 2026. After two “half‑games” the Dolphins fell short despite a hard‑fought effort, with Patriots’ DeMario Douglas scoring a TD. Writer decries biased calls—labeling a controversial first‑down as a “Deux et Machina” moment—and laments the team’s inability to gain short-yardage runs, while praising modest O‑line improvements. Special‑teams woes, including a missed field‑goal, also hurt Miami. The piece blends frustration over NFL referees with a gritty look at the Dolphins’ on‑field shortcomings.
The Cardinals picked up Eduardo Rivera in a low-risk trade with the Red Sox, acquiring a big left-hander who could become a secret weapon in their bullpen as soon as next year.
The Patriots rebound from a shaky first half to beat the Miami Dolphins, keeping their Week 9 power‑ranking around 10th‑11th despite injury woes. Quarterback Drake Maye continues his MVP‑type streak with 11 TDs and only one interception over the past four games, while the defense remains stout, allowing 30+ points just once this season. Experts debate the Patriots' placement: USA Today ranks them 5th, Sporting News 10th, and FOX Sports 10th, citing healthy‑line concerns and the return of A.J. Brown. With a home showdown against the Packers looming, New England needs to stay healthy to stay competitive in the AFC East.
Seven games in, Mitchell Robinson’s early struggles are dragging down the Celtics. Is it time for Joe Mazzulla to make a permanent change?
The Chicago Bears are making a serious statement in the NFC, and their latest two victories have put the rest of the NFL on notice. After beating the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks in consecutive primetime games, Chicago accomplished something no team has done before. According to OptaStats, the Bears became the first team […]
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Boston Bruins forward Matthew Poitras is off to a strong start to the 2026-27 season, chipping in four goals and seven points in 12 games. But his availability is uncertain after a collision with Vegas Golden Knights forward Braeden Bowman in a 3-2 shootout win at TD Garden on Monday night. Poitras made a cross-ice […]
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Stevenson's individual achievement, joining three of the Patriots' greatest backs in history, should be applauded.
On November 3, 2026 Pinstripe Alley honors former Yankee reliever Paul Quantrill, born Nov. 3, 1968 in Ontario. After debuting with Boston in 1992, Quantrill forged a 14‑year MLB career, most notably as a workhorse out of the Toronto bullpen (league‑leading appearances in 2001) and later with the Yankees, where he logged 86 games in 2004 and posted a 3.26 ERA before fatigue surged, culminating in a costly walk‑off home run to David Ortiz in the ALCS. He finished his stint with brief stops in San Diego and Miami, and also represented Canada internationally. The piece traces his journey from college standout to the “appearance king” and reflects on the toll of heavy usage on relievers.
It has reportedly been over a year since former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and model Jordon Hudson split, although news of their breakup only became public last month. However, recent reports have added another layer to the story. According to Page Six, while Belichick’s family has breathed a sigh of relief following […]
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Mike Reiss reports the Patriots are signing LB Elias Neal to the practice squad. Neal, 25, signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent out of Marshall following the 2024 draft. He made the initial 53-man roster his rookie year but was let go in October that year and remained on the practice squad, […]
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Payton Pritchard once again had a tough nice for the Boston Celtics as he struggled in the loss to the Rockets finishing the game with just 4 points 0-7 from the field and 0-5 from deep. Pritchard has struggled this year when the Celtics have played teams not named the Chicago Bulls. In games against [...]
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In Week 8, the Miami Dolphins squandered a 13‑3 halftime lead to fall 24‑19 to the New England Patriots. Quarterback Tua Willis wasn’t the main culprit—he spread the ball to nine targets and kept the offense competitive—while the O line struggled early, allowing five sacks. The real issue, according to The Phinsider’s Earl, is the defense: a porous secondary that’s letting 76.9% of passes complete (on pace for the worst ever) and a run defense that, despite decent YPA allowed, faces a high volume of attempts. Poor third‑down conversion (50.6%) and a lack of forced punts (second‑worst) also hurt, leaving the Dolphins unable to close out games.
Kevin Durant got into a tense back-and-forth with a reporter who pointed out that he hasn't been taking a lot of shots.
Photos show Jordon Hudson with Belichick after split rumors.
The Red Sox trade left‑hander Eduardo Rivera to the St. Louis Cardinals for right‑hander Juan Garcia, as announced on November 3, 2026. Rivera, a 2021 11th‑round pick, posted a 2.96 ERA in 45 2/3 innings for Triple‑A Worcester but struggled in limited MLB action, including a lumbar strain that ended his season. The move frees a roster spot for Boston after Rivera was DFA’d Monday. The Cardinals, needing left‑handed bullpen depth, acquire Rivera, while the young 18‑year‑old Garcia—an international free‑agent signed in 2025—joins Boston after a 4.40 ERA in the Dominican Summer League.
A Celtics‑focused fan breaks down the upcoming Rockets‑Celtics showdown, highlighting key factors like Boston’s 5‑1 start, a back‑to‑back schedule, and travel fatigue for the Rockets. He praises Marcus Smart’s intensity, warns that the Rockets struggle with free‑throw shooting and flopping, and predicts the Celtics will dominate the boards, potentially leading by 40 at halftime. He notes the impact of players such as JD Mitchell Robinson, Jaylen Tatum, and the odd “PG‑13” reference, while teasing a possible revenge game from Ime Udoka’s bench. The post mixes humor with serious analysis, suggesting the Celtics have the edge in a high‑scoring, three‑point‑heavy contest.
Amid a wave of injuries that wiped out most of the Patriots' skill positions, the New England offense still managed a 24-19 win over Miami on Nov. 3, 2026, thanks in large part to veteran running back Rhamondle Stevenson. The sixth‑year back logged 82 rushing yards on 19 carries, three catches for eight yards, recovered an onside kick and displayed crucial pass‑protection and leadership. Coach Mike Vrabel praised Stevenson’s versatility, ball security improvements and ability to thrive despite a depleted offensive line, noting his recent milestone of joining the franchise’s 4,000‑yard club. Stevenson’s steady production and toughness are portrayed as the exact piece the Patriots need right now.
Boston gets an 18-year-old right-hander from the Cardinals for Eduardo Rivera
This is one of the most interesting and compelling games of the schedule for Week 9 and the first half of the NFL season. The Green Bay Packers are starting to find their offensive rhythm with Jordan Love improving on a week-by-week basis, but the team is still waiting for Micah Parsons to return to […]
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The Boston Bruins are off to a wholly encouraging start to their season, and the even better news is that they can really begin to distance themselves from everybody else over the course of the next month. They have won the first two games of an extensive team-friendly stretch where they play 12-of-14 games on home ice at TD Garden and will barely leave the Commonwealth of Massachusetts until the middle of December.