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Celtics road trip sends crucial trade deadline message to Brad Stevens
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (401+ words) The Celtics were far from their best on Monday night against the Pistons. They shot just 40 percent from the field. They lost the turnover battle 14-6. Their second best healthy player shot 1-of-11 from the field. Despite all of those obstacles,…...
Red Sox rookie got a ‘nibble’ of MLB success — but now wants ‘the steak’ in 2026
14+ hour, 21+ min ago (460+ words) BOSTON " In his first professional season, Payton Tolle went from starting at High-A Greenville to getting a key out in a playoff game at Yankee Stadium six months later. He's hopeful 2025 was simply a taste of what's to come. "I'm…...
Will Boston Red Sox’ Opening Day roster include new ‘big guy’ with ‘deep mix’?
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (567+ words) BOSTON " Ryan Watson's push to make the Red Sox' Opening Day roster will be an interesting storyline throughout spring training. Boston acquired the 28-year-old righty soon after the Athletics selected him in December's Rule 5 Draft. He's subject to the same…...
Red Sox free agent rumors: High-profile infielder makes his decision
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (206+ words) Bo Bichette won't be coming to Boston. The high-profile infielder has landed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mets, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. There are opt outs after each of the first two seasons. The Red Sox were reportedly…...
Red Sox hire three Driveline alum as minor league coaches; WooSox staff gets new addition
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (279+ words) The Red Sox announced their 2026 minor league coaching staffs on Friday, and Triple-A Worcester has one addition. Boston promoted Johnny Reina, a former Driveline Baseball employee, from Double-A Portland's assistant hitting coach to WooSox assistant hitting coach. The rest of…...
Celtics guard creating surprising trade deadline dilemma for Brad Stevens
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (257+ words) The trade rumors around Anfernee Simons have been swirling ever since the Celtics landed the former Blazers guard in June in exchange for Jrue Holiday. The 27-year-old arrived in Boston as a veteran on a pricey expiring contract and was…...
MLB Notebook: Explaining my Hall of Fame ballot; the struggle to annually maintain a top minor league system
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (1412+ words) Ordinarily, the arrival of the annual Baseball Hall of Fame ballot involves careful examination of the newcomers and their qualifications. Most years, there are a handful of players at least worthy of serious consideration for induction. Some may be borderline…...
After Chara, which Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox and Patriots deserve to have numbers retired?
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (576+ words) With Zdeno Chara becoming the latest Boston athlete from this golden era in New England sports history to have his number retired, it's as good a time as any to examine who is still coming. So far, from Boston's 13 championships…...
Dodgers get even better by signing All-Star outfielder (report)
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (135+ words) The rich get richer, and such is the case for the Dodgers. Los Angeles agreed to sign free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker on Thursday night, according to multiple reports. FanSided's Robert Murray reported the contract was for four years and…...
Red Sox sign ‘physical specimen’ from D.R. in international free agency
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (370+ words) The Red Sox signed two of MLB.com's Top 50 International Prospects on Thursday, the first day of the new signing period. Boston gave a reported $1.2 million bonus to 17-year-old Dominican shortstop prospect Dawvris Brito, who's ranked No. 28 on MLB.com's…...