Share this: The flu that’s going around the Boston Red Sox’s clubhouse is not kidding around. The Red Sox had to trot out a lineup against the Detroit Tigers on Friday that wasn’t their strongest after designated hitter Hanley Ramirez and right fielder Mookie Betts came down with the virus. Well, they’re still out of the lineup for Saturday’s contest, and shortstop Xander Bogaerts still is on bereavement leave, too. Friday’s lineup ended up coming through in the 6-5 loss, though, so Red Sox manager John Farrell didn’t change much for Saturday. Third baseman Pablo Sandoval swapped spots with right fielder Chris Young — they’re batting fifth and seventh, respectively — after mashing a three-run homer in the series opener. Sandy Leon is taking a seat, though,
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Go Behind The Scenes With Red Sox Catcher Sandy Leon At Spring Training
Share this: [embedded content] In the latest “Red Sox All-Access,” Boston Red Sox catcher Sandy Leon explains his workout regimen, works on the little things in the batting cage and practices catching knuckleballs from Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright during spring training in Fort Myers, Fla. To see Leon prepare for the upcoming 2017 season, check out the”NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Red Sox’s Eduardo Rodriguez Declines Chance To Join World Baseball Classic
Share this: Eduardo Rodriguez received an invitation to the party, but the Boston Red Sox pitcher RSVP’d “no.” Rodriguez, who originally planned to participate in this year’s World Baseball Classic before tweaking his knee during winter ball, was asked by Team Venezuela to join the club for the next round in San Diego, according to Red Sox manager John Farrell. The left-hander turned down the offer, though, and he’ll instead remain in Red Sox camp as he continues to prepare for the 2017 Major League Baseball season. “They requested and he denied,” Farrell told reporters Wednesday, per WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford. “He decided to stay here. Given all he has come off this winter, the treatment he currently goes through. He’s decided to stay
Red Sox’s Offense Has Strong Day In Spring Training Win Vs. Twins
Share this: It’s still extremely early in spring training, but the Boston Red Sox’s offense had an encouraging outing Saturday against the Minnesota Twins. After only recording two hits Friday in a 3-2 loss to the New York Mets, the Red Sox tallied 13 in an 8-7 win over the Twins at JetBlue Park. Hear what Red Sox manager John Farrell said about the game in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link
Xander Bogaerts Takes Practice Reps At Third Base In Preparation For WBC
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.
Steven Wright, Drew Pomeranz Among Pitchers Vying For Rotation Spots
Share this: The front end of the Boston Red Sox’s pitching rotation is loaded with the likes of Rick Porcello, Chris Sale and David Price, but there still are some question marks surrounding the back end. Three candidates — Eduardo Rodriguez, Drew Pomeranz and Steven Wright — all are vying for the No. 4 and 5 spots. Each is an interesting case, mainly because they all are coming off injuries in the 2016 season. Still, Red Sox manager John Farrell says all three pitchers are on track, and he does not expect any setbacks as spring training progresses. To hear more from Farrell, as well as Wright and Pomeranz, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Yoan Moncada’s Son Already A Bat-Flipping Machine And He’s Not Even 3 Years Old
Yoan Moncada made his Major League Baseball debut at a young age, and it appears his son is headed in that direction, too. The Chicago White Sox infielder’s son is just 2 1/2 years old, but he’s already displaying some pretty impressive bat flip skills. A video posted to Instagram on Thursday night showed little Robinson Moncada schooling all the other kids on the tee-ball field. His baserunning could use some work, though. Moncada is MLB’s No. 2 prospect, right behind former Boston Red Sox teammate ... NESN.com