The New York Yankees have been playing some good baseball this season, and at this point of the year, they could afford to give a key player some rest. That key player is Gerrit Cole, who was scheduled to start in Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, but Aaron Boone wanted to give him an […]
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Let’s not let the last couple of wins fool anyone. As currently constructed, the Red Sox still aren’t good enough to make a serious playoff run.Yes, they’ve taken the first two games in Seattle and have a chance to complete a sweep before heading to Coors Field to face the Rockies. But two wins don’t erase the bigger issues that have plagued this team for months.
The latest roundup of MLB rumors, from the a potential Braves package for Tarik Skubal, to a looming Red Sox fire sale and a major Yankees target.
Not much went right for the Yankees during their 10-2 loss to the Reds yesterday. The defense was shoddy, Will Warren got rattled and gave up a game-breaking tank, and they made mistakes at both the plate and on the bases. In short, if you knew nothing about the game aside from the fact that […]
Good morning, foLLks, and happy Sunday! The Mariners lost another clunker to the Red Sox last night, once again falling back to .500. They will look to avoid the sweep at 1:10pm PDT today. In Mariners news: Around the league:
Hey, remember that one-step-forward-two-steps-back pattern of injury recovery we discussed just three days ago? It’s back! Three games into his rehab assignment, Romy Gonzalez missed yesterday’s game with hip flexor soreness. The Red Sox are “collecting information” on the injury before determining next steps. (Chris Cotillo, MassLive) And, unfortunately, Romy’s setback comes just as the […]
Joey Cantillo, Max Meyer, Cam Schlittler
Today’s loss to the Red Sox left much to be desired, but it started out promisingly enough. Emerson Hancock was clean the first time through the order, picking up four strikeouts, three of which came because a Red Sox hitter left the bat on his shoulder. The rearranged left side of the infield even made […]
One night after Ranger Suarez dazzled with a one-hit gem in the series opener, the Red Sox turned to fellow left-hander Connelly Early on Saturday. While he wasn’t as overpowering, Early delivered a strong outing, earning his third quality start of the season as Boston defeated the Mariners, 5-1, in Seattle.
What’s up, West Coast friends? It’s late, and I’m a little bit tired, so we’re going to do a good old-fashioned live blog today where I type my delirious thoughts in real time and publish them unfiltered. The rest of this piece will be those thoughts. Enjoy. 10:06 PM: There are children next door screaming. […]
PHILADELPHIA — Wrestling fan Kyle Schwarber can appreciate a good crowd pop. The sold-out crowd of over 43,402 at Citizens Bank Park collectively lost their mind when a second Schwarbomb landed in the upper deck. His second home run of the third inning against New York, a three-run shot on a 97 mph sinker in […]
Red Sox 5, Mariners 1 Even Steven: Alex Hoppe, +0.0o WPA Game Thread Comment of the Day
The trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and the Cleveland Guardians find themselves squarely in the hunt for an American League Central crown. While their pitching infrastructure continues to churn out competitive arms, Cleveland’s lineup remains in desperate need of a definitive, middle-of-the-order power bat. Enter Boston Red Sox 1B/DH Willson Contreras. Since arriving in Boston, […]
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Night owls (and West Coast Red Sox fans), assemble. It’s the second game of a West Coast swing for the Red Sox, who are looking to build on a strong performance on Friday night. I, admittedly, was asleep for most of it, but will be trying to stay awake until my recapping duties are fulfilled […]
After taking until the seventh inning to record their first hit last night, the Mariners will look to bounce back today. They’ll pin their hopes on Emerson Hancock, who’s looking to bounce back himself. His last start was his roughest of the year so far, surrendering nine hits and six runs to just three whiffs […]
The Boston Red Sox don’t need any more bad news as they stumble along in the American League East cellar, but that’s just what they received Saturday. Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been placed on the Injured List with left forearm inflammation. While Kiner-Falefa is not a superstar, he has recently filled the team’s need at […]
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The Chicago Cubs are at a crossroads with the MLB trade deadline looming. Positioned favorably for a deep postseason run, the North Siders are searching for that final rotation piece to cement their status as legitimate contenders. President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer knows a bold, win-now maneuver is required. This summer, the target should […]
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The Atlanta Braves find themselves in a familiar position, heavily favored for a deep postseason run but actively searching for that final, crucial piece to solidify their championship aspirations. General Manager Alex Anthopoulos has never shied away from making the aggressive, win-now maneuver, and this summer, the target should be crystal clear. The Braves need […]
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Brazil have offered a fresh update on Barcelona forward Raphinha after he underwent tests on a hamstring injury sustained at World Cup 2026 against Haiti. Carlo Ancelotti’s sde have confirmed Raphinha has a muscle injury and will now undergo “intensive treatment,” per Globo. “On Saturday, athlete Raphinha underwent an imaging exam that confirmed a muscle […]
If Boston is pulling the plug, they could get a king's ransom for the best reliever on the market.
The Boston Red Sox’s injury concerns continue to mount, as veteran infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa revealed he will undergo an MRI on his sore left forearm after experiencing increased discomfort. Kiner-Falefa was originally scheduled to be in Boston’s lineup in the series opener against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, but he was removed shortly before first […]
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy told MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy and other reporters that Brandon Woodruff will be back in Milwaukee’s rotation sometime during the team’s series with the Reds that begins on Monday. Woodruff posted a 3.60 ERA over six starts and 30 innings for the Brew Crew before he was placed on the 15-day injured […]
Andrew Abbott (#41, 27, LHP, 4-4, 3.95) vs. Will Warren (#29, 27, RHP, 7-1, 3.47) REDS CF Blake
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The Seattle Mariners couldn’t have come closer to their first World Series than they did a year ago. They went to Toronto for Games 6 and 7 in last year’s American League Championship Series needing one win to earn the pennant. That victory never came and the Mariners were left watching the World Series between […]
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After striking out a career-high 13 batters over six shutout innings in Friday's win over the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees star Cam Schlittler called out a Boston Red Sox fan who has been nagging him on social media.