The Boston Red Sox have seen their early-round draft selections make an impact at the major league level much sooner than anticipated. Andrew Benintendi, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft, already has become a staple in the Red Sox’s lineup and is poised to be a part of a dynamic outfield with fellow Boston draft picks Mookie Betts and Jackie Bradley Jr. for quite some time. Starting Monday, the Red Sox will add a new group of prospects in the 2017 MLB draft. It could be some time before you see these players in action at Fenway Park, but they certainly will be names to keep an eye on
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Red Sox Wrap: Andrew Benintendi’s Heroics Lift Boston To 12-Inning Win
Nine innings once again weren’t enough for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. The two squads went into extra innings for the second straight night at Fenway Park, and Boston took home the 4-3 win in 12 innings Tuesday night on an Andrew Benintendi walk-off single. Benintendi drove in Xander Bogaerts on the play. With the win, the Sox improved to 36-28, while the Phillies dropped to 21-42. Here’s how it all went down. GAME IN A WORDClose. The Red Sox and Phillies were locked in a tight contest throughout the night, and it all came down to extra innings. IT WAS OVER WHEN…NESN.com
Boston Bulldogs 5K Run For Recovery Held At Franklin Park Sunday
NESN Connects was proud to participate in the Boston Bulldogs 5K Run for Recovery on Sunday. The race — which is run in tribute to those people battling addiction, as well as their family, friends and community who support them — was held at Franklin Park. To hear more about this great event, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruins Wrap: Boston Downs Calgary 5-2, Ends Flames’ 10-Game Win Streak
The Calgary Flames entered Wednesday night riding a 10-game winning streak, but all good things must come to an end. The Boston Bruins put an end to the Flames’ winning ways with an impressive 5-2 victory. Boston’s offense turned in a terrific performance, as it received goals from three different lines. David Pastrnak opened the scoring for Boston, followed by tallies from Brad Marchand, David Backes and Matt Beleskey. Goaltender Anton Khudobin was solid in relief of Tuukka Rask, as he turned away 21 of 23 Flames shot attempts. The Bruins have now won four games in a row, and continue to chip away at the Atlantic Division standing... NESN.com
Paul Pierce Gifts Each Celtics Player A Signed Jersey After Last Game Vs. Boston
Paul Pierce has not played for the Boston Celtics since 2013, but his tie to the organization will never be broken. Pierce, now with the Los Angeles Clippers, is in the midst of his final season in the NBA, wrapping up a tremendous 19-year career. On Monday, the Clippers hosted the Celtics in Pierce’s final matchup against the team that drafted him 10th overall in 1998. After 15 memorable years with the Celtics franchise, Pierce decided to give the current C’s a pretty cool parting gift following his last go-around with Boston. We have a feeling that Pierce’s Celtics jersey will one day be hanging from the TD Garden rafters.
Celtics Wrap: C’s Sink Clippers 107-102 In Paul Pierce’s Boston Finale
BOSTON — The Celtics gave Paul Pierce a fitting tribute Sunday afternoon, but they didn’t cut his team any slack between the whistles. Boston dispatched Los Angeles Clippers 107-102 in a wire-to-wire victory at TD Garden, sending Pierce off into the sunset with a loss in his final visit to the city before he retires at the end of the season. Isaiah Thomas (28 points, eight assists), led a balanced Celtics attack that put seven players — including all five starters — in double figures. Jamal Crawford and Blake Griffin paced the Clippers with 23 points each. Here’s how this one went down: STARTING FIVE
Celtics Wrap: ‘King In The Fourth’ Isaiah Thomas Leads Boston To Comeback Win
The Boston Celtics looked like they were going to lose once again to the Toronto Raptors, even without an injured DeMar DeRozan playing. Then the fourth quarter happened. The C’s came storming back from a double-digit deficit Wednesday night at TD Garden to top the Raptors 109-104 and take a 1.5 game lead in the Atlantic Division and for the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed. Isaiah Thomas, aka “The King in the Fourth,” had 44 points, including 19 fourth-quarter points. Jae Crowder (12 points, eight rebounds), Marcus Smart (10 points) and Al Horford (11 points) were the other C’s in double-figures. Kyle Lowry led the Raptors with 32 po... NESN.com