Mookie Betts’ 13-pitch at-bat that ended in a grand slam was a thing of beauty. But at least one Boston Red Sox fan out there was hoping the at-bat could have lasted one more pitch. Betts outlasted Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ on Thursday night, blasting a go-ahead grand slam in the fourth inning of Boston’s eventual win. The moon shot came at the end of a long, grueling at-bat in which Betts had to foul off some tough offerings from Happ. It was an unusually long inning for Happ who threw nearly 50 pitches in the frame. The home run came not only on the 13th pitch of the at-bat, but it
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LeBron James’ Agent Gives Very Simple Reason For Each Free Agency Decision
LeBron James’ career has featured three significant free agency decisions. The first came in 2010 when James joined the Miami Heat — technically in a sign-and-trade — and the second came in 2014 when he returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers after four seasons in South Beach. Now, James is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers after opting earlier this offseason to leave Cleveland in favor of Tinseltown. On the surface, it might seem like James can’t stay in one place for too long. But don’t let the nomadic lifestyle fool you. There’s typically a method to James’ madness, and his longtime agent, Rich Paul, recently offered a very simple explanat... NESN.com
David Price Looking To Bounce Back In Series Opener Vs. Blue Jays
David Price ended June scorching hot, but the month of July hasn’t been as kind to the Boston Red Sox left-hander. In two July starts, Price has given up 12 earned runs in eight innings. He took the loss in an 11-1 thumping at the hands of the New York Yankees to open the month. The Red Sox’s bats got him off the hook in his last outing against the Kansas City Royals, a game in which Price gave up four runs in 4 2/3 innings and hit three consecutive batters. The lefty will look to bounce back Thursday night when the Red Sox
Mookie Betts, Red Sox Play Stellar Defense In Victory Over Rangers
Boston’s bats had it rolling Tuesday night at Fenway Park, but the Red Sox’s defense had an equally impressive night. On a night in which the Sox used six pitchers, the gloves rose to the occasion to help preserve an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers. No one more so than Mookie Betts, who robbed Nomar Mazara of a two-run home run in the fifth inning. After the game, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Xander Bogaerts shed light on the importance of playing good defense. To hear what they had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. < !... NESN.com
Cristiano Ronaldo Transfer: Real Madrid Superstar To Join Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo is on the move. Real Madrid announced Tuesday on its website it has agreed to sell the superstar forward to Juventus. Ronaldo is set to end his Real Madrid career after nine years, in which he became the club’s all-time leading scorer and helped it win 16 major trophies. “Today, Real Madrid wants to express its gratitude to a player who has proved to be the best in the world and who has marked one of the brightest times in the history of our club and world football,” a translation of Real Madrid’s Spanish-language statement reads. “Beyond the conquered titles, the trophies achieved and the triumphs achieved in the playi... NESN.com
Don’t Miss NESN’s Three-Part ‘Boston Homegrown’ Series During All-Star Week
Even though the MLB All-Star break kicks off Monday, July 16, make sure you stay tuned into NESN throughout the week. Starting Monday, July 16, NESN Sports Today will air a three-part series during MLB All-Star week titled “Boston Homegrown”. Moderator Adam Pellerin hold a round table discussion with four athletes who not only grew up in the Boston area, but also played for the local teams. Jermaine Wiggins, a native of East Boston, Mass., played tight end for the New England Patrtiots for three years. Wiggins helped the Patriots to their first Super Bowl victory in 2001. Dana Barros played basketball at Boston College before making it pro. T... NESN.com
Steve Kerr’s Joke About DeMarcus Cousins Won’t Sit Well With Rest Of NBA
As the old saying goes, the rich get richer. The Golden State Warriors have embodied that notion and then some this summer. Mere weeks after winning their third NBA championship in four seasons, the Warriors somehow managed to upgrade as DeMarcus Cousins agreed to join Golden State on a one-year deal. While taking in summer league action in Las Vegas over the weekend, Warriors coach Steve Kerr couldn’t help but joke about his team adding yet another superstar. The Warriors already had an embarrassment of riches, and the addition of Cousins makes the two-time defending champions flat-out ridiculous. Then again, titles aren’t won on pap... NESN.com