Last Word On Baseball

Now that we have concluded business in the MLB Sweet Sixteen, naturally, it’s time for the MLB Elite Eight. There are a lot of teams here that belong here, but perhaps some that don’t. The 15-seeded 1998 Atlanta Braves squad is attempting an amazing Cinderella run to be crowned the greatest MLB team of the last century. There are also the plucky 12-seed 2019 Houston Astros. In … [Read more...] about The MLB Elite Eight

Boston we have a problem… Granted baseball is being governed by new rules and it will take some time to get used to, for everyone. With that said, numbers do not lie when it comes to throwing out baserunners who are attempting to steal. The Boston Red Sox catchers, Reese McGuire, and Connor Wong, do not have the numbers to show that they are ready to handle the new … [Read more...] about Boston, We Have a Problem: The Red Sox Have a Catcher Dilemma

After Saturday’s abysmal outing, Boston Red Sox fans wonder whether it is time to consider showing Chris Sale the door seriously. However, Boston Red Sox fans should wait to let that notion enter their mind, especially regarding Chris Sale. Sale has had it rough over the last four seasons. After helping the team to a World Series championship in 2018, Sale’s third season in … [Read more...] about Why the Red Sox Must be Patient with Chris Sale

During this time of the sporting year, much emphasis is placed on the idea of knockout tournaments. More specifically, the tournament that the NCAA puts on each year for college basketball. There are many such competitions, but the one that is the most popular is the one that is presented by Division I. The Final Four is a source of contention every time it rolls around. … [Read more...] about The MLB Sweet Sixteen

A dominant theme surrounding the Boston Red Sox right now is who will be their leadoff hitter. Last year, Alex Cora played roulette at that position after Kike Hernandez went down with an injury. A lack of consistency at this position in the lineup was a key factor in some of their failures, and as a result, the Sox used seven different players to leadoff once Hernández went … [Read more...] about Boston’s Leadoff Hitter Options

The Boston Red Sox continued their bullpen revamp with two quietly consequential trades over the past week. After designating relief pitcher Matt Barnes for assignment, Boston decided to trade him for Miami Marlins veteran Richard Bleier. Only days later, Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom dealt the unproven Franklin German to the Chicago White Sox for the equally unproven Theo … [Read more...] about Dissecting the Matt Barnes trade

The Boston Red Sox playoff hopes for 2023 are an enigma. The organization continues to face the ire of fans head-on, especially last weekend during the team’s Winter Weekend event. Owner John Henry, CEO Sam Kennedy, and chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom were welcomed with boos upon entering the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The jeers continued throughout the Q&A … [Read more...] about The Case for a Red Sox Playoff Appearance in 2023

The Boston Red Sox traded relief pitcher Josh Taylor to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for shortstop Adalberto Mondesí Tuesday afternoon, according to Mark Feinsand. Adalberto Mondesi is being traded to the Red Sox, per source. The Royals will receive Josh Taylor in exchange, while Boston will also receive a player to be named later. — Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) January 24, … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Adalberto Mondesí from Royals

The Boston Red Sox offseason was the equivalent of aimlessly splattering paint across a canvas. They put something on paper at least, but a sense of direction was nonexistent. The veteran signings of Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner, and Corey Kluber are reasonable moves for a fringe playoff team, but it’s difficult to argue that the Red Sox are on the cusp of contending. With most … [Read more...] about Evaluating The Red Sox Starting Pitching