The Red Sox are nearing a deal to hire Taylor Smith for an unspecified analytics-based role in the club’s front office, according to MassLive.com’s Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo. Smith could be joining the ranks as an assistant general manager, which would presumably also come with some type of VP title like Boston’s other four assistant GMs under chief baseball officer Craig … [Read more...] about Red Sox Hire Taylor Smith From Rays For Possible AGM Role
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2024 Red Sox in Review: Vaughn Grissom
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images It was a lost season for the man on the other side of the now infamous Chris Sale trade. The Positives On May 5, 2024, in his second big league game after returning from a Spring Training groin injury, Vaughn Grissom stepped up to the plate in the 8th inning of a two-run game against the Minnesota Twins. After taking a first-pitch … [Read more...] about 2024 Red Sox in Review: Vaughn Grissom
Why Do You Hate The Dodgers?
Two good dudes. | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images An honest question. The World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers starts Friday, and from what I can tell, a huge number of Red Sox fans would prefer a meteor manage a direct strike on Chavez Ravine at game time than see either of these teams in win it all. Why? I get hating the Yankees — that’s … [Read more...] about Why Do You Hate The Dodgers?
Netflix’s look back at ‘The Comeback’ nothing less than pitch perfect retelling of Red Sox history
The three-part, roughly three-hour docuseries will be out on Wednesday. The post Netflix’s look back at ‘The Comeback’ nothing less than pitch perfect retelling of Red Sox history appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Netflix’s look back at ‘The Comeback’ nothing less than pitch perfect retelling of Red Sox history
OTM Open Thread 10/22: Betts in the Business
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Another day without baseball... Happy Tuesday. While the baseball world waits for Friday’s Game 1 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, Craig Breslow is tweaking his front office. With a full season on the job, and time to plan for the offseason, are we going to see his plans in action? There are … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 10/22: Betts in the Business
A conversation with Brewers’ Sal Frelick: Lexington and Boston College roots, Dustin Pedroia’s influence, and more
"He's one of my heroes in the sport," Frelick said of Pedroia. The post A conversation with Brewers’ Sal Frelick: Lexington and Boston College roots, Dustin Pedroia’s influence, and more appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about A conversation with Brewers’ Sal Frelick: Lexington and Boston College roots, Dustin Pedroia’s influence, and more
Remembering the more underrated moments, heroes from Red Sox’ 2004 ALCS comeback on 20th anniversary
Sunday will mark the 20th anniversary of the Red Sox' Game 7 win over the Yankees in the 2004 ALCS. The post Remembering the more underrated moments, heroes from Red Sox’ 2004 ALCS comeback on 20th anniversary appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Remembering the more underrated moments, heroes from Red Sox’ 2004 ALCS comeback on 20th anniversary
The Red Sox improved slightly in 2024, but their NESN ratings took a slight downturn
After two straight 78-win seasons, the Red Sox found their way back to .500 in 2024 with an 81-81 record. Their live broadcast ratings on NESN, however, saw a slight downturn from the previous two seasons, perhaps another sign that a mediocre ball club isn’t cutting it anymore even with diehard fans. The Red Sox […] The post The Red Sox improved slightly in 2024, but their NESN … [Read more...] about The Red Sox improved slightly in 2024, but their NESN ratings took a slight downturn