Share this: Chris Young isn’t an everyday starter for the Boston Red Sox, but the veteran outfielder made his start against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday count. Young clubbed two home runs in Boston’s 11-1 rout of the Twins, his first two long balls of the season. After the game, Young praised the Red Sox’s pitching and coaching staff for helping him keep his timing and be ready whenever his name his called. To hear what Young had to say, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via Jesse Johnson/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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Hanley Ramirez Knew He’d Return To Boston After Red Sox Traded Him In 2005
Share this: Boston Red Sox designated hitter Hanley Ramirez was traded by the Red Sox to the Florida Marlins in 2005, but he always knew he would come back to Boston. Ramirez felt no animosity towards the Red Sox organization after he was traded and used the trade as an opportunity to showcase his talents in the major leagues. To hear more from Ramirez about his return to Boston, check out part two of the three-part interview with Red Sox historian Gordon Edes in the video above. Click Here To Watch Part One >> Thumbnail photo from Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Eduardo Rodriguez Was Stellar In Red Sox’s 6-2 Victory Over Cubs
Share this: The Boston Red Sox used a four-run eighth inning to defeat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 at Fenway Park on Sunday night. Starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was brilliant in six innings of work. The left-hander allowed one run on five hits while striking out nine and walking two. The four-run eighth inning was due in large part to the savvy baserunning of Marco Hernandez, who scored the first run of the inning on a wild pitch to give the Red Sox a one-run lead. To hear manager John Farrell’s thoughts on the game, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Watch: Bruins Reflect On 2016-17 Season During Locker Room Cleanout
Share this: The Boston Bruins’ playoff run ended early after the Ottawa Senators knocked them out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Bruins cleaned out their locker room Tuesday, and they reflected on the 2016-17 NHL campaign while speaking with the media for the final time this season. To hear what some of the Bruins said, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Bruins Hurt By Lack Of Second-Chance Opportunities In Game 4 Loss To Senators
Share this: The Boston Bruins could not find the back of the net in their 1-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night at TD Garden. The Bruins struggled to create any second-chance opportunities and fell victim to the Senators’ neutral-zone trap. The Bruins now will head back to Ottawa on Friday for Game 5 of the first-round Stanley Cup playoff series, with their season on the line. The Senators would claim the best-of-seven series with a win. For more on the Bruins’ Game 4 loss, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Craig Kimbrel Picks Up Third Save In Three Days In Monday’s Win Vs. Rays
Share this: The Boston Red Sox picked up their third consecutive victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday with a 4-3 victory at Fenway Park. Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel made quite the impact in the series against the Rays, as Monday’s win marked his third save in three days. Kimbrel has converted on all six save opportunities so far this season, with his only earned run coming in a non-save situation. For more on Kimbrel, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Contestant Incorrectly Solves Patriots Puzzle In Awesome Way
Share this: The New England Patriots have been so dominant over the past decade-plus, sometimes it’s hard to keep track of their success. Just ask this “Wheel of Fortune” contestant, who thought he had a puzzle in the bag filed under the “headline” category. The correct answer to the puzzle was “Patriots win their fifth Super Bowl,” noting New England’s thrilling victory in Super Bowl LI over the Atlanta Falcons. However, this contestant got a little ahead of himself and gave the Pats an extra Lombardi Trophy. You can check out the awesome sequence in the video below. While his answer currently is incorrect, it could serve as foreshadowing. The defending Super Bowl champions loaded up this offseason and are expected to be legitimate contenders for