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Only One Option Remains for the Boston Red Sox: Win With What They Have

Jun 7, 2019

Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The first two months of the 2019 Major League Baseball season have come and gone, and the playoff picture in the American League is looking more crowded than many expected. At the moment, the New York Yankees, ...

The Washington Nationals Need to Sign Craig Kimbrel Right Now

Robbie Stratakos

Apr 9, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals need to sign Craig Kimbrel right now. Not tomorrow, not next week, not in the summer. They need to sign him right now. The Nationals are 4-5 and in fourth place in the National Leagu...

MLB: Day Two News and Notes

Joe Orsatti

Mar 31, 2019

Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Statistics, Toronto Blue Jays

Thursday was the biggest day of the year for the game of baseball, as we ushered in another season. As to be expected, media coverage was non-stop with Twitter feeds all across the country packed with initial r...

Free Agency: Somebody, Just Please Sign Craig Kimbrel Already

Tom Dorsa

Jan 29, 2019

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

There are two types of Craig Kimbrel. The first being a former National League Rookie of the Year who controls the late parts of games with a menacing 99 mph fastball and a wipeout power curveball, a pitch that...

Craig Kimbrel Reportedly Seeking Six-Year Deal

Jason Kelly

Dec 5, 2018

Boston Red Sox, Headlines, Offseason, Rumors

As we head into the month of December, the weather outside gets colder, but the MLB Hot Stove is just starting to heat up. The Seattle Mariners have already kicked things off in a big way, dealing away All-Star...

Jalen Beeks Deserves His Shot With Red Sox

Alex McKeon

May 18, 2018

Boston Red Sox, Opinions & Predictions, Prospect Reports

Much has been made about the state of the Boston Red Sox farm system since the trades for Chris Sale, Craig Kimbrel, Addison Reed, and Eduardo Nunez. However, the Red Sox seem to have a unheralded gem in Jalen ...

Is Dave Dombrowski Overrated in Boston?

Evan Marinofsky

Apr 12, 2017

Boston Red Sox, Opinions & Predictions

To call Dave Dombrowski, one of baseball's top and most successful executives, overrated is rare in the baseball world. He has spent years in Major League Baseball and is one of the top minds in the game. As...

Boston Red Sox: 2016 Offseason Report Card

Matt Wojciak

Jan 23, 2016

American League, American League East, Boston Red Sox, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Transactions

Maddie Meyer/Getty Images North America After a highly-publicized 2014-15 offseason which saw the addition of players such as Pablo Sandoval, Hanley Ramirez, Wade Miley, and Rick Porcello, as well as the de...

Q & A with Former Red Sox and Current Padres Pitcher Logan Allen

James E. Clark

Jan 17, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Features, Headlines, Interviews, Major League Baseball, San Diego Padres

Credit: IMG Academy/ Johnny Esfeller I was lucky enough to secure an interview with new left-handed pitcher Logan Allen. The 18-year-old southpaw has excellent stuff and an even better attitude. He should g...

Five reasons to love the Craig Kimbrel trade for the Red Sox

Joshua Sadlock

Nov 16, 2015

American League, Boston Red Sox, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres, Transactions

The Boston Red Sox gave up a lot to get Craig Kimbrel from the San Diego Padres. To some, the cost -- four prospects, with two being elite-level -- was too much for a relief pitcher. The Red Sox also have big n...

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