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Marlins Add Tazawa, But Still Have a Gaping Hole in the Pen

Dec 16, 2016

The Miami Marlins signed free-agent reliever Junichi Tazawa to a two-year deal on Thursday worth $12 million, in an effort to make up for striking out on big market relievers such as Aroldis Chapman and Kenley ...

Trade options galore for the Red Sox

Shawn McFarland

May 31, 2015

Boston Red Sox, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

Following a disheartening walk off loss at the hands of the rejuvenated Josh Hamilton and the Texas Rangers, the slumping Boston Red Sox fell to a season low seven games under .500 at 22-29, good for last place...

Red Sox Series Preview: Boston at Tampa Bay (4/21-4/23)

Michael Husson

Apr 21, 2015

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

After splitting the series against the Baltimore Orioles, the Boston Red Sox head to Tampa Bay to face off against the Rays for the first time this season. The Sox currently stand in first place in the East wit...

Red Sox can outscore you 15-10, but that won’t be enough in October

Michael Husson

Apr 18, 2015

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

The Boston Red Sox played their tenth game of the season on Friday night against their division rivals the Baltimore Orioles. If there's one thing we have learned so far this season, it's that the Sox can put u...

Are Japanese Pitchers at Greater Risk of Injury?

Paul Mammino

Mar 16, 2015

Headlines, Injuries, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

This past week it was announced that Rangers' pitcher Yu Darvish will require Tommy John Surgery to repair a tear in his UCL and will miss all of 2015. It is a major blow to the Rangers and to the entire league...

What the Red Sox Bullpen Will Look Like in 2015

Baseball Essential

Jan 2, 2015

American League, Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

With the new year now upon us, the offseason has officially hit the "wait it out" period. While top tier free agents like Max Scherzer and James Shields have yet to find a new home, teams around the league have...

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