Xander Bogaerts is used to manning shortstop for the Boston Red Sox, but he got some work in at another position on Friday. In preparation for the World Baseball Classic, Bogaerts took some reps at third base, which is where he’ll be playing for Team Netherlands in the tournament. Bogaerts is no stranger to third base, as he logged some time there in 2013 during the Red Sox World Series run. Still, he admitted there are some differences that take some getting used to. To hear what Bogaerts had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
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DraftKings: Xander Bogaerts, Adam Wainwright Among Tom Caron’s Picks
Xander Bogaerts has never made an out against Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Duffey, which is good news for daily fantasy baseball players. Bogaerts is 3-for-3 with a home run in his career against Duffey, which is why NESN’s Tom Caron recommends starting the Boston Red Sox shortstop in your DraftKings lineup Thursday. If you’re interested in giving DraftKings a whirl, visit DraftKings.com and enter promo code “NESN” to play for free. Here are all of TC’s picks for July 21. — Xander Bogaerts, SS, Boston Red Sox — Miguel Cabrera, 1B, Detroit Tigers — Adam Wainwright, SP, St. Louis Cardinals Click to play DraftKings daily fantasy baseball>> Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports ImagesFiled under: Boston Red Sox, DraftKings, FanDuel, Fantasy, MLB, NESN Staff, Tom Caron, Top Stories Source
Xander Bogaerts Finds Silver Lining After Tough End To 26-Game Hitting Streak
BOSTON — We know, it’s hard to believe. But no one on the Red Sox currently owns a 20-plus-game hitting streak. Xander Bogaerts made sure of that Friday night, going 0-for-3 with two walks to snap a career-long 26-game hitting streak in Boston’s 5-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. It was the third straight defeat for the Red Sox, who now own just a half-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East. But if you’re looking for silver linings, Bogaerts admitted there’s some sense of relief that comes with ending a streak that’s obviously been on his mind. “Oh, for sure,” Bogaerts said after Friday’s game. “Man...