Red Sox Notes: Bullpen Stumbles In Big Spots In Tough Loss To Astros

The Boston Red Sox bullpen wasn’t put within the best place Saturday night time, however that may’t actually excuse the way in which they pitched in massive moments. Although Colten Brewer stored the Houston Astros scoreless over 2 1/Three innings, the following relievers bought themselves into bother. David Price lasted simply three batters within the 4-Three loss at Minute Maid Park resulting from flu-like signs. He ought to be nice, but it surely did gasoline the Sox bullpen a bit. Brewer changed Price within the first, and Travis Lakins changed Brewer to start the fourth. Lakins was good for 2 innings, however allowed issues to unravel a bit within the sixth, giving up an RBI single to

Cubs outhit bullpen woes to vary storyline for a day, beat

MILWAUKEE — Before Saturday’s recreation between the beleaguered Cubs and the hot-starting Brewers at Miller Park, one Chicago media member speaking to Cubs supervisor Joe Maddon casually urged the Cubs “win a game and give us a different story to cover.” Damn. Cold. That wasn’t the intent, the reporter insisted after the shock and laughter died down. No, actually – no offense.Jason Heyward and Victor Caratini every reached base 5 instances, together with two homers by Heyward and one by Caratini (proven celebrating with Heyward after that two-run shot). But after six consecutive losses, 11 errors in seven video games and two roster strikes earlier than the house opener to attempt to patch a leaky bullpen, how

In Dire Need Of Bullpen Help, Red Sox Reportedly Call Up Marcus Walden

Dipping into the minor leagues for pitching assist simply 9 video games into the common season is just not an excellent situation, however right here we're. The Boston Red Sox, whose bullpen is stretched so skinny that infielder Eduardo Nunez pitched in Saturday’s blowout loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, known as up reliever Marcus Walden on Saturday, MLB reporter Evan Drellich reported, citing a supply. Walden hasn’t pitched within the majors since early final season, when he posted a 3.68 ERA and one save in eight appearances. The Red Sox additionally summoned infielder Tzu-Wei Lin, in accordance with The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier. The strikes come amid Boston’s horrendous 2-7 star... NESN.com

Less hitting, extra bullpen issues ship Cubs to fifth

ATLANTA — It’s solely the primary week of the season. How a lot can this sluggish begin actually matter for the Cubs this early, proper? Don’t attempt that nonsense with Cubs elder statesman Ben Zobrist. “It does matter. It will matter at the end of the season,” stated Zobrist, who has skilled all the things from final place to World Series MVP in his profession. “These games will matter, definitely,” he stated. “We know that. Every little game matters. That’s why people are talking about it and caring about it, because everybody knows that it matters.”Six of the ultimate seven batters Yu Darvish reached base as he didn't pitch out of the fifth on Thursday night time

Alex Cora Confident In Red Sox’s Bullpen: ‘We’re Going To Be Fine’

The Boston Red Sox’s bullpen is about for the 2019 Major League Baseball marketing campaign and whereas questions encompass Tyler Thornburg and who the nearer can be, Alex Cora is assured in his group. Thornburg has struggled all spring and Ryan Brasier and Matt Barnes — the seemingly high two nearer candidates — have simply two saves between them. Brian Johnson has expertise as each a starter and reliever, and simply may go four-plus innings when known as upon. But regardless of the plethora of questions, Cora isn’t listening to the skin noise. “I think stuff-wise, we’re good,” Cora stated, through WEEI’s Rob Bradford. “There are sure guys that obvio... NESN.com

Rick Porcello Praises Offense, Bullpen For Lifting Red Sox To Win

Rick Porcello Praises Offense, Bullpen For Lifting Red Sox To Win

Rick Porcello didn’t have his best stuff Thursday night. The Boston Red Sox right-hander allowed four runs on eight hits over five innings against the Chicago White Sox. Luckily for Porcello, his teammates picked him up. Boston’s offense came alive late, scoring nine unanswered runs, while the bullpen closed things out with four scoreless frames to lock down a 9-4 win. After the game, Porcello praised his teammates for their resilient performance. To hear what he had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com

Alex Cora Tips Cap To Phillies’ Bullpen After Red Sox’s 7-4 Loss

Alex Cora Tips Cap To Phillies’ Bullpen After Red Sox’s 7-4 Loss

The Boston Red Sox were unable to complete a two-game sweep of the Phillies on Wednesday night, and it was due in large part to Philadelphia’s bullpen. The Red Sox had their opportunity to bury the Phillies early on, as they plated three runs in the third inning and had a chance to blow it open with bases loaded and no outs when Phillies manager Gabe Kapler went the bullpen. Hector Neris got out of the inning without allowing another run and the rest of the Phillies’ pen took it from there, allowing only one more run in Philadelphia’s 7-4 win at Citizens Bank Park.