Over the Monster

Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images The (yuck) first place Yankees The Red Sox are back on the road after taking 2-3 from the Baltimore Orioles. This time they’re headed to New York City (New York City!?!?) and not to Queens. Nope they’re headed to Yankee Stadium. The Yankees continue to hold onto first place in the AL East with a second half record of 26-22. For … [Read more...] about Series Preview: Red Sox at Yankees

Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images Remembering his on-screen tribute to Boston baseball James Earl Jones. Iconic actor of stage and screen. Huge smile, huge voice. He was Darth Vader, of course, but he also carved out an unforgettable place in the world of baseball, appearing in two beloved baseball-themed movies—Field of Dreams and The Sandlot—and reciting a … [Read more...] about This Field, This Game: Goodbye to James Earl Jones, Baseball Icon

Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Tyler O’Neill says “not on my watch” Happy Thursday. Taking two-out-of-three games from the Baltimore Orioles was just what the doctor ordered. At 74-72 the Red Sox sit 4.0 games back in the Wild Card but, more importantly, 7 wins from 81 and 5 wins from 79. With 16 games remaining it’ll be a small surge to finish the … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 9/12: Fears of a Three-peat?

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images News and notes from around Red Sox Nation. What, you didn’t think we were done talking about pitcher injuries, did you? This is baseball in 2024: the game isn’t won on the field, it’s won on the orthopedic surgeon’s table. The latest arm to fall is that of Brennan Bernardino, who will go on the IL and likely be shut … [Read more...] about Red Sox News & Links: Injuries Shake Up The Bullpen

David Butler II-Imagn Images Every time that I think it’s over, we’ve suddenly never been more back. The Red Sox are four games out of a playoff spot in early September. The organization has the No. 1 prospect in all of baseball. Dave O’Brien just had one of the best calls of his entire life. And Boston might just win the whole damn thing. Okay, maybe not — but holy … [Read more...] about Red Sox 6, Orioles 3: I didn’t hear no bell

Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images I don’t know how we got here After Monday’s insanity and Tuesday’s dud of a game, tonight is sure to be interesting as the last game of a three-day stint against the Orioles. Firstly, because I’m writing tonight’s game recap, but most importantly: because it’s Nick Pivetta day! What a glorious coincidence for me to have gotten sick this … [Read more...] about Game 146: Red Sox vs. Orioles

Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images Hanging around... Happy Wednesday. The Red Sox lost, dropping to 73-72. They are now back to 4.0 games out of the Wild Card. Boston is 3-7 over the last 10 games. The Minnesota Twins are 4-6. The Detroit Tigers are 6-4. They didn’t need to be all that good to wrap this up but that team seems to have packed it in at the All Star Break. … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 9/11: Ups and Downs

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images The Red Sox promoted the righty relief pitcher from Worcester. Who is he and where did he come from? He’s Luis Guerrero and he’s from BOSTON. And when I say BOSTON, I don’t mean he grew up in some suburb out by 495 and came into the city a couple of times a year to check out the Christmas lights in Quincy Market and … [Read more...] about Meet the New Guy: Luis Guerrero

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images On Tuesday, half of which actually took place August 11, Roman Anthony was the difference maker in two games on two days. With Greenville and Salem’s seasons coming to an end, all eyes shift to the higher level affiliates. Roman Anthony had a heck of a night, gathering four hits. Kristian Campbell had three more. … [Read more...] about Minor Lines 9/10/14: Roman Anthony Travels Time