Photo by Adam Glanzman/MLB Photos via Getty Images Watch out, Raffy! Happy Thursday. Lost in the drama of Dever vs Bregman may be the Red Sox real problem: talented prospects. Some interesting commentary from NESN's Tom Caron this morning on 98.5 The Sports Hub regarding Boston's second base situation with top prospect Kristian Campbell. My thoughts for Rotoworld — … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 2/20: Second Base Battle?
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MLB’s compelling new automated ball-strike challenge system
Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Baseball is often best when the individual is tested with a chance to be unselfish. Well, we might soon be seeing more of that than ever. This afternoon in Glendale, Arizona, the Cubs and Dodgers will kick off the spring training slate with the first (unofficial) game of the 2025 season. While this is certainly a joyous … [Read more...] about MLB’s compelling new automated ball-strike challenge system
1 prospect for each team to watch this spring
Justin Turner agrees to $6 million, 1-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says
The former Red Sox player can earn an additional $2.5 million in bonuses, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The post Justin Turner agrees to $6 million, 1-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Justin Turner agrees to $6 million, 1-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says
A little spring training controversy never hurt nobody
Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images The Rafael Devers-Alex Bregman situation is fine, really. As much as I’m concerned about the fact that the Red Sox apparently gave $120 million to Alex Bregman without having a plan as to what position he would play, thus creating an awkward situation with face-of-the-franchise and fellow third baseman Rafael Devers, … [Read more...] about A little spring training controversy never hurt nobody
Year after playing 1 inning in OF, Yoshida prepping for increased reps
MLB’s latest push for a salary cap is getting closer. The posturing starts now.
“We’re a year away. I have owners with really strongly held views that I need to coalesce into a position that ultimately we’ll take to the MLBPA.” The post MLB’s latest push for a salary cap is getting closer. The posturing starts now. appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about MLB’s latest push for a salary cap is getting closer. The posturing starts now.
OTM Open Thread 2/19: Winter Returns to Boston
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images But Florida is heating up! Happy Wednesday. There’s a cold weather advisory in effect in Boston today. It’s about 17 right now and feels somewhere between 3 and 5. In Fort Myers, Red Sox players are waking up to the mid 60s with a high of 81. And some rain. Word is Rafael Devers heard Alex Bregman left the cake out. Adam Ottavino is … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 2/19: Winter Returns to Boston