BOSTON — Tuesday night’s game left a pretty bad tasted in Craig Kimbrel’s mouth, but he was able to wash that out with a bit of persuasion Wednesday. The Red Sox closer imploded in Tuesday’s 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers, allowing a season-high four runs without recording an out in a continuation of his struggles in non-save situations. As such, it might have come as a surprise when Kimbrel trotted out in the ninth inning Wednesday in another non-save situation against Texas. But according John Farrell, Kimbrel approached the Red Sox manager before the game and asked for a chance to put Tuesday’s rough outing behind him. “We had talk...
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Thunder Arena Takes Down Kevin Durant Photo As Era Ends In OKC
Kevin Durant is no longer a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder after agreeing to a two-year contract with the Golden State Warriors on Monday. You can expect over the next few days everything with Durant’s name and photo to be removed from Chesapeake Energy Arena in OKC. The removal outside the arena already is underway. And it didn’t take very long for the “Crying Jordan” meme to make an appearance. It’s a sad moment for Thunder fans. Durant was the franchise’s best player from its inception in 2008-09 after owner Clay Bennett moved the team from Seattle. In all honesty, the team never should have left Seattle, so T...
Red Sox Wrap: Boston Bats Stay Alive, Down Rangers On Fourth Of July
The Boston Red Sox have scored 22 runs in their past two games, and it’s been enough to get two big wins against AL West foes. Boston overcame a four-run deficit in the first inning and scored 12 runs en route to a 12-5 win on Independence Day at Fenway Park. Here’s how it happened. GAME IN A WORDFireworks. The Red Sox put on a fireworks display a few hours before Boston’s big Fourth of July event and belted out a season-high 22 hits. ON THE MOUND— Rick Porcello’s day started off in a bad way. Boston’s starter gave up four runs (three earned) in a rocky first inning on f...
Marlins Beat Braves As MLB Honors Troops With Historic Game At Fort Bragg
Major League Baseball honored the troops with a special game in Fort Bragg, N.C., on Sunday. The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves played in the first ever MLB game at a military base, and Miami came away with a 5-2 win. The Marlins broke open a scoreless game with two runs in the fifth, and they built a commanding five-run lead heading into the bottom of the ninth. The Braves managed a bit of a comeback, but their efforts fell short. Adam Conley got the win for Miami, and catcher J.T. Realmuto led the way offensively with three runs, a homer and two RBIs. If you missed the game or want to relive the special event
Red Sox Notes: Dustin Pedroia Keeps Faith In Boston After Brutal Loss To Angels
BOSTON — As far as losses go, it doesn’t get much worse than what happened to the Red Sox on Saturday night. The Los Angeles Angels demolished Boston 21-2 in a game that Red Sox manager John Farrell said he was embarrassed by. The contest was rough for everyone, as the pitching (obviously) imploded, the defense allowed seven unearned runs on a season-high four errors and the offense barely got on the board. But Dustin Pedroia wasn’t ready to give up on his team quite so easily after the game. “Yeah, absolutely we need to get out of (the slump),” the second baseman said. “We need to play better. But going into the year,
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Wizards ‘Have Emerged As Favorites’ For Al Horford
The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards haven’t faced off in an NBA playoff series since 1984, but they currently are in a battle of free agency. Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski reported Saturday, citing league sources, that Boston and Washington “have emerged as the frontrunners to sign free-agent big man Al Horford.” The Celtics reportedly will meet with free agent Kevin Durant in New York on Saturday as they continue their pursuit of a superstar player(s) to partner with All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas and talented head coach Brad Stevens. Horford would give the Celtics a much-needed frontcourt upgrade, which includes consistent scor...
Brock Holt Back In Red Sox’s Lineup Vs. Angels; Hanley Ramirez Sits
BOSTON — Brock Holt is going right back to work. The Red Sox utility man came off the disabled list, where he had been since he suffered a concussion May 19, Friday and already is back in Boston’s lineup against the Los Angeles Angels. Holt will play left field and bat sixth. Hanley Ramirez is absent from Friday’s lineup after tweaking his back Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Red Sox manager John Farrell said whether Ramirez is available off the bench will be a game-time decision. In the meantime, Travis Shaw moves over to first base and will bat second, while Marco Hernandez will play third and bat ninth. Steven Wright is on the