You know what time it is. | Photo by: Sergi Reboredo/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Not a rhetorical question! This is neither a rhetorical question nor a shitpost. We want to know how old you are! To wit, recent comments have us asking, in the OTM Slack: How old are you? So I figured I’d just ask. And if you have any stories specific to your era you’d … [Read more...] about How Old Are You?
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Red Sox News & Links: Masataka Yoshida Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images The outfielder/DH dealt with a bad labrum for much of 2024. If you’re feeling a little sluggish this morning and your boss isn’t happy about it, tell her you have a legitimate excuse: yesterday was the 20th anniversary of Dave Roberts’ steal in Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS and you were out celebrating, as all good New Englanders should have … [Read more...] about Red Sox News & Links: Masataka Yoshida Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
With raw pop inherited from father, Brannon paces Red Sox prospects in AFL
AL East Notes: Cortes, Rizzo, Fulmer, Morel
Nestor Cortes was set to throw what he described as a hybrid bullpen session today, telling the New York Post’s Greg Joyce (X link) and other reporters that the session would consist of 10-15 pitches each in a normal bullpen and then 10-15 pitches to hitters. It is Cortes’ latest step in his recovery from a flexor strain that has kept him out of action since September 18, and … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Cortes, Rizzo, Fulmer, Morel
2024 Red Sox in Review: Connor Wong
Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Can the catcher catch? The Positives Offensively, Wong made strides. He improved his slash line from .235/.288/.385 to .280/.333/.425. If you’re a nerd and want to see how that stacks up with the rest of the league, his wRC+ increased from 78 to 110. If you’re not a nerd and don’t know what I’m talking … [Read more...] about 2024 Red Sox in Review: Connor Wong
Deep Dive: Should The Red Sox Spend $600 Million On Juan Soto?
Tough to say, really. | Brad Penner-Imagn Images Weighing the pros and cons. Yes. … [Read more...] about Deep Dive: Should The Red Sox Spend $600 Million On Juan Soto?
OTM Open Thread 10/17: Shohei Can You See
Brad Penner-Imagn Images That ball was crushed Happy Thursday. The Los Angeles Dodgers shut down Grimace and the Mets last night. Kiké Hernandez and Shohei Ohtani added to their respective legacies. LA is now up 2-1 and needs two wins to punch their ticket to the World Series. They play again tonight at 8:08 PM ET on FS1. In American League action the Yankees and … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 10/17: Shohei Can You See
Red Sox Have Two Gold Glove Finalists, Surprise Snub
The Red Sox finished with two finalists for the 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, but neither name is one you might expect. Rawlings on Tuesday announced three finalists for each position in the American League and National League, with Jarren Duran (center field) and Wilyer Abreu (right field) serving as Boston’s two representatives. Duran and Abreu are both worthy of … [Read more...] about Red Sox Have Two Gold Glove Finalists, Surprise Snub
Red Sox Veteran Underwent Surprise Surgery Following Season
Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida underwent successful right shoulder surgery on Oct. 3, the team announced Wednesday. Yoshida has dealt with a few different ailments during his brief tenure with the club, most notably a thumb injury that kept him sidelined for six weeks early this season. The Red Sox never announced anything related to his shoulder, … [Read more...] about Red Sox Veteran Underwent Surprise Surgery Following Season