Major League Baseball will not suspend Josh Hader after several old tweets resurfaced from the Milwaukee Brewers pitcher’s Twitter account during Tuesday’s All-Star Game. Hader, who posted racial and homophobic tweets when he was 17-years-old, apologized for what he said, saying it doesn’t reflect who he is as a person today. The league decided to not suspend the 24-year-old, but he will need to attend sensitivity training, as well as take part in diversity and inclusion initiatives. Hader’s Twitter account since has been deleted and Brewers general manager David Stearns issued his own statement regarding the pitcher, saying he’s b... NESN.com
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J.D. Martinez Offers Practical Prediction For Red Sox-Yankees AL East Battle
The Boston Red Sox were the best team in baseball during the first half of the season, posting a Major League Baseball-best 68-30 record. But despite their blistering start, the Red Sox were unable to put away the rival New York Yankees who sit 4 1/2 games back at 62-33. The two clubs will play 10 times during the second half of the season, including a three-game series to end the regular season at Fenway Park. Boston and New York have shown that they are two of the best teams in the league this year and there’s no doubt that the battle for the American League East crown likely will go down to the
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MLB Rumors: Yankees Have Offered Top 10 Prospects In Manny Machado Trade Talks
The New York Yankees appear to be serious about making a legitimate offer for Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado — the hottest name in the MLB rumor mill. George A. King III of the New York Post reported Sunday that the Yankees have included some of their top prospects in trade talks involving Machado. “One day after a person with knowledge of the Manny Machado situation told The Post the Yankees aren’t interested in dealing any of their high-end prospects, another voice chimed in Sunday, saying the Yankees have offered players from their top-10 prospect list,” King wrote Sunday. It was reported earlier this month ... NESN.com
Red Sox Notes: Boston Caps Off Stellar First Half With Best Record In MLB
The book officially is closed on the Boston Red Sox’s stellar first half of the 2018 Major League Baseball season. Boston ended it on a high note when it beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 from Fenway Park on Sunday afternoon thanks to another home run from Xander Bogaerts, along with some solid offense from the bottom of the order and Craig Kimbrel closing out the game for his 30th save of the season. It’s been an incredible 98 games for the Red Sox. The team has nine grand slams on the season after not hitting one last year, they lead the American League East by 4 1/2 games over the New York Yankees
Red Sox Remain Locked In At Plate During Saturday’s 10-Inning Victory
Xander Bogaerts got it done for Boston in a big way Saturday afternoon. The Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays in thrilling fashion when Bogaerts hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning to seal the 6-2 win at Fenway Park. The grand slam marked the third of the campaign for the shortstop, and the team’s ninth, just two shy from the team record that was set in 2005. So what has the Sox so locked in? NESN’s Tom Caron and Steve Lyons break it down in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Red Sox’s 13-7 Loss Vs. Blue Jays ‘Completely On’ Rick Porcello
The Boston Red Sox’s offense did everything it could to extend the club’s winning streak to 11 games Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, but it wasn’t enough as the Sox ultimately fell 13-7 at Fenway Park. Starter Rick Porcello had a rough night, giving up eight earned runs in two-plus innings while uncharacteristically walking four hitters. The 2016 American League Cy Young Award winner didn’t shy away from blame after the loss, saying the defeat was on his inability to execute and hold a lead. To hear from Porcello, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.