Baseball, at any level or age, is not easy, especially if you’re a 20-year-old at the major league level, making what Rafael Devers has done so far even more impressive. The 20-year-old Boston Red Sox third baseman has, more often than not, made the game look easy. He came highly touted as a hitter, and he’s lived up to that reputation. Aside from the occasional slump, Devers continues to display an impressive ability to drive the ball to all fields and hit for considerable power. The only real mark against him upon his call-up was the glove. He’s not a bad fielder, but a learning curve was to be expected, as he got
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Patriots Notes: Hurricane Harvey Hit Close To Home For Several Pats Players
by Zack Cox on Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 5:41PM 2,974 FOXBORO, Mass. — This weekend was a difficult one for the handful of New England Patriots players who hail from the Houston area. The city, which hosted Super Bowl LI in February and a Patriots-Texans preseason game just two weeks ago, has been battered by Hurricane Harvey, resulting in overwhelming, widespread flooding. “It’s crazy,” wide receiver Danny Amendola, who grew up 30 miles north of Houston in The Woodlands, Texas, said ... NESN.com
Don Sweeney Recognizes ‘Importance’ Of Bruins Fan Fest For Young Supporters
It might be August, but hockey season is right around the corner. As the Boston Bruins prepare to open their season on Oct. 5, some players, coaches and front office personnel currently are traveling New England for Bruins Fan Fest 2017. The tour’s second leg took place in Manchester, N.H., on Sunday, and Bruins general manager Don Sweeney believes introductory events like Fan Fest are vital to getting young fans excited about the sport of hockey. To hear Sweeney discuss Sunday’s stop, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Many Bostonians Will Be Pulling For Conor McGregor In Floyd Mayweather Fight
For Conor McGregor, Boston is somewhat of a home away from home. The Irish UFC fighter will make his boxing debut Saturday in a mega-fight against the undefeated Floyd Mayweather, Jr. at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. And people in the Boston area most certainly will be filling up the numerous Irish bars around the Hub to cheer for McGregor. Boston is an ethnically diverse city, but since immigrants from Ireland began arriving in the 19th century, people of Irish descent have remained its largest ethnic group. McGregor gained their support when he beat Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night Boston in 2013, and it only grew in 2015 when he returned to
Red Sox Notes: John Farrell Provides Update On Mookie Betts’ Injured Knee
There wasn’t much to get excited about for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night in the series finale against the Cleveland Indians. Chris Sale turned in his worst start of the season, as the left-hander was shelled for six runs on seven hits over just three innings of work. Sale wasn’t the only Boston pitcher who struggled, though, as Cleveland collected 18 hits in its 13-6 blowout victory. But the pitching woes weren’t the biggest cause for concern Thursday night. In the seventh inning, Mookie Betts exited the game with a right knee contusion. After the game, Red Sox manager John Farrell provided an update on Betts’ ailment. “It’s a ... NESN.com
How Dont’a Hightower’s Return Affects Other Patriots Linebackers
Dont’a Hightower’s influence on the New England Patriots’ defense can’t be understated. The sixth-year linebacker has been a monster for the Patriots since arriving in 2012, and he’s since become the leader of New England’s defense. With this in mind, Hightower’s activation off the physically unable to perform list Tuesday provided a major lift for the Pats. Newcomer David Harris especially is excited for Hightower to be back, as the veteran LB has used Hightower as a mentor heading into his first season with the Patriots. To hear NESN’s Matt Chatham break down the importance of Hightower within New England’s defense, check out ... NESN.com
Celtics’ Final Haul From 2013 Nets Trade Truly Is A Sight To Behold
Of all the crazy ramifications of Tuesday’s blockbuster trade between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, here’s one that might get overlooked: The Celtics no longer have a vested interest in the failure of the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics acquired Kyrie Irving from the Cavs by dealing Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the Nets’ 2018 first-round draft pick. That Nets pick was Boston’s final direct asset from its 2013 mega deal with Brooklyn that sent Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett out of town — a trade that’s widely regarded as one of the most lopsided in NBA history. Just how lopsided, you ask? With the book officially closed ... NESN.com