The winter of Bryce Harper almost is upon us. One of baseball’s best players is set to hit the free-agent market this offseason, and he will have no shortage of teams vying to ink him to what is sure to be a very lucrative deal. A number of teams, including the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to make a run at the Washington Nationals star, but it might be another National League East team that gobbles up Harper. FanCred Sports’ Jon Heyman wrote in a recent article that a rival general manager told him that he believes the
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How Ryan Donato Handles Pressure Of Being Local Player For Bruins
Ryan Donato has Black and Gold in his blood. The Boston Bruins forward was born and raised in Scituate, Mass. and played collegiate hockey at Harvard. Oh yeah, his father, Ted Donato, played nine seasons for the B’s over the course of his 13-year NHL career. Given Ryan Donato’s ties to Boston and the Bruins franchise, it’s safe to say he was welcomed with a level of pressure right from the get-go. But thanks to guidance from his father and a focused demeanor, the 22-year-old is taking everything in stride. To hear Donato catch up with NESN’s Billy Jaffe about life as a Bruin,
Alex Cora Tips Cap To Phillies’ Bullpen After Red Sox’s 7-4 Loss
The Boston Red Sox were unable to complete a two-game sweep of the Phillies on Wednesday night, and it was due in large part to Philadelphia’s bullpen. The Red Sox had their opportunity to bury the Phillies early on, as they plated three runs in the third inning and had a chance to blow it open with bases loaded and no outs when Phillies manager Gabe Kapler went the bullpen. Hector Neris got out of the inning without allowing another run and the rest of the Phillies’ pen took it from there, allowing only one more run in Philadelphia’s 7-4 win at Citizens Bank Park.
Carmelo Anthony Reveals Biggest Regret About His Thunder Stint
Carmelo Anthony heads to his next NBA destination with a tinge of regret. The Houston Rockets forward published a farewell letter to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday in The Oklahoman, in which he thanked the community for their support and also revealed why he’s remorseful over his one-season tenure on the team. “IN LIFE, I’ve learned that things don’t always turn out how you want,” Anthony wrote. “I wanted nothing more than to make it work here & help bring this city a championship. I’m sorry it didn’t work out while I was here.” Anthony arrived in OKC with hopes of teaming up
Red Sox Vs. Orioles Lineup: Xander Bogaerts Sits As Boston Eyes Sweep
Chris Sale is back. The Boston Red Sox activated their ace from the 10-day disabled list Sunday, and will hand him the ball as they eye a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Sale, who missed his last two starts with left shoulder inflammation, will look to pick up right where he left off — one of the most dominant runs by a Red Sox pitcher in recent memory. The Orioles, meanwhile, will turnl to righty Alex Cobb, who’s having an absolutely dreadful season. Following Saturday’s exhausting doubleheader, the Red Sox will feature a new-look lineup in the series finale. Xander Bogaerts will sit for Boston with Brock H... NESN.com
Red Sox’s Hector Velazquez Takes Mound In Game 2 Of Doubleheader Vs. Orioles
The Boston Red Sox rolled in Game 1 of their day-night doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, winning the matinee 5-0 behind David Price. Boston will hand the ball to Hector Velazquez in Game 2, while the O’s will turn to Yefry Ramirez. Velazquez is 7-0 with a 2.94 ERA on the season. He has been a valuable member of the Red Sox’s staff this season, turning in quality innings in both the bullpen and starting rotation. To hear the preview for Game 2, check out the “Red Sox Final” video above, presented by Rodenhiser Heating & Cooling. Thumbnail photo via Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports
Brock Holt, Red Sox ‘Never Quit’ In 19-12 Comeback Win Vs. Orioles
These Boston Red Sox never say die, and that never was more apparent than in Friday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Boston fell into an early 8-3 hole, but the Sox battled back to take the lead. The Red Sox score six runs in the sixth, three in the seventh and five in the eighth to beat the O’s 19-12. After the game, NESN’s Guerin Austin caught up with Brock Holt and the second baseman praised his team’s “never quit” attitude even when they find themselves down early. To hear from Holt, check out the “Red Sox Extra Innings Live” video above, presented