It’s straightforward to neglect the New England Patriots didn’t provide Tom Brady his first alternative to turn into knowledgeable athlete. Prior to starting his collegiate soccer profession at Michigan, Brady was chosen by the Montreal Expos within the 18th spherical of the 1995 Major League Baseball Draft. It’s secure to say the choice to pursue soccer was a smart one by Brady, who’s turn into the best quarterback who’s ever lived. But given the present monetary panorama of the massive leagues, the six-time Super Bowl champion now is likely to be having second ideas. We’ve seen a lot of huge offers handed out to baseball stars over the previous month, headli... NESN.com
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Terry Francona Blasts Statcast With Hilarious Corey Kluber Example
Like it or not, new ways of measuring statistics such as “Statcast” have become a big part of baseball. And it appears Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is not a fan. Francona was asked a question Friday about launch angle, which is exactly what it sounds like: the direction the ball goes after being struck with the bat. In response, Francona decided to use his ace, Corey Kluber, as a way of illustrating why launch angle isn’t something to get too worked up about, all while incorporating another Statcast term. Hilarious. While there is some value to things like Statcast, it’s pretty clear Francona is a baseball p... NESN.com
Joel Embiid Catches* Home Run Derby Ball, Makes It Look Impossibly Tiny
Share this: Aaron Judge stole the show at Monday night’s Home Run Derby. But Joel Embiid also drew plenty of attention to himself — which isn’t that hard for a 7-foot, 23-year-old to do at a baseball stadium. The Philadelphia 76ers big man rolled into Marlins Park with rapper Meek Mill and posted up in the outfield bleachers to try to snag some home run balls. And it wasn’t long before a ball came sailing his way. First, we feel bad for whoever got the seat right behind Embiid. Second, it looks like he clearly didn’t catch this ball. But if you trust “The Process,” Embiid got redemption shortly after, as he posted a photo on Twitter of himself holding an official baseball. We
Red Sox Manager John Farrell Stresses Importance Of Division Games
Share this: The Boston Red Sox play in arguably the toughest division in baseball. The American League East features several teams that seemingly are always in postseason contention, including the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles. Red Sox manager John Farrell knows just how tough the division is, and noted how important this weekend’s series against the Toronto Blue Jays is for his ball club. To hear what Farrell had to say about the AL East, check out the video above from “Red Sox First Pitch,” presented by Men’s Warehouse. Thumbnail photo via Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports Images Related NESN.com Stories Source link
Red Sox’s Jackie Bradley Jr. Owns Up To Costly Defensive Mistake Vs. Royals
Share this: Jackie Bradley Jr. is one of the best defensive outfielders in baseball, but the Boston Red Sox center fielder had a rare lapse in judgment Monday night at Kauffman Stadium. Tied 2-2 in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals, Drew Butera laced a liner ticketed for the left-center field gap. And instead of playing it safe, Bradley laid out for a diving catch, only to see the ball go under his glove and roll to the wall. The mishap proved costly for the Red Sox, as Butera motored around to third and the Royals went on to post two runs in the seventh en route to a 4-2 victory in the series opener. After the game, Bradley owned up to
Red Sox Notes: Boston Makes Statement With Series Win Over Astros
Share this: The Boston Red Sox have had an up-and-down season thus far, but a successful weekend trip to Houston has the Sox riding high. Boston took two of three games from the Major League Baseball-best Astros, capped off by a gritty 6-5 win Sunday night at Minute Maid Park. The Father’s Day victory, especially, showed signs of what the Red Sox are capable of. They received a mediocre performance out of starter David Price, and the bullpen wasn’t as strong as it has been of late. Even Craig Kimbrel veered from his dominant self with a shaky ninth inning. But thanks to timely hitting and strong defense, Boston overcame its faults to earn one of its most impressive victories of the 2017 season. And
Yard Goats Batter Goes Down ‘Swinging’ On Worst Strikeout You’ll Ever See
Share this: We’ve all seen batters swing at bad pitches. It’s part of baseball. But poor Josh Fuentes redefined the art of the bad strikeout Friday. Fuentes, third baseman for the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats, faced a two-strike count in the eighth inning against Binghamton Rumble Ponies hurler Cory Burns. On the ensuing pitch, Burns appeared to mess up or halt his delivery, half-heartedly throwing the ball into the ground about five feet in front of him. Figuring a timeout was called and the play was dead, Fuentes offered a similarly half-hearted swing as a joke. Alas, timeout was not called. The umpire never blew the play dead, meaning that Fuentes had swung at strike three — a pitch that hit the grass about 50 feet away. The catcher