Chris Archer now is a wanted man from coast to coast. The San Diego Padres are making a “big push” to trade for the Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher prior to the MLB trade deadline, an MLB executive told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal on Tuesday. Archer is drawing trade interest from a growing number of teams, including the Padres and New York Yankees, as the July 31 deadline approaches. Archer’s ability, team-friendly contract and stated desire to play for a contender make him a target for teams interested in bolstering their pitching staff ahead of the postseason. He’s 3-4 with a 4.30 ERA this season and also missed a month of action due t... NESN.com
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Chris Sale Vows To Keep His Head Up After Red Sox’s Tough Loss To Twins
Chris Sale hasn’t had the best of luck this season, but he’s not getting too hung up about it. The Boston Red Sox’s bats have continued to go quiet in games Sale starts, a trend that resurfaced Tuesday night at Target Center. Despite allowing just two runs on three hits with 11 strikeouts over seven innings against the Minnesota Twins, Sale was pegged with a no decision as Boston fell 6-2 in the series opener. After the game, Sale made it clear he wouldn’t hang his head over what transpired Tuesday, instead showing full understanding of the tough breaks that can happen in baseball. To hear from Sale, check out the video above
Red Sox’s Chris Sale Talks What Makes Houston Astros’ Offense So Good
Chris Sale knew he had his work cut out for him facing a Houston Astros lineup. The Boston Red Sox lefty gave up four runs on six hits in Friday night’s 7-3 loss at Minute Maid Park, but also was familiar with the Astros after facing them twice in the 2017 American League Division Series. After the game, he credited Houston’s offense, saying the team winning the World Series in 2017 speaks to just how good they are. To hear all of Sale’s comments, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Chris Sale Never Thinks About Coming Out Of Red Sox Game After Each Inning
Why Chris Broussard Gives Celtics ‘No Chance’ Of Beating LeBron James
Stop us if you’ve heard this before: Chris Broussard is hating on the Boston Celtics. Earlier this season, the ever-opinionated (but only sometimes reality-based) NBA analyst said the Celtics, who still had Kyrie Irving, weren’t legit NBA Finals contenders. That take came less than a week after Broussard said the Cleveland Cavaliers’ moves at the NBA trade deadline signaled Boston’s “funeral.” So, with the C’s and the Cavs seemingly on a collision course to meet in the Eastern Conference finals, where does Broussard stand? “I give the Boston Celtics no chance,” he said. Here we go: In Broussard’s defense, it’s toug... NESN.com
Red Sox Ace Chris Sale Explains Adjustments He’s Made In Recent Starts
It only was a matter of time before Chris Sale returned to his dominant form. After a less-than-stellar start to the season, the Boston Red Sox ace has turned in back-to-back strong outings, the most recent coming in Sunday’s win over the Texas Rangers in which he struck out 12 while allowing one run on four hits over seven innings. Speaking after Boston’s third straight victory, the star left-hander explained the adjustments he made after his first handful of starts of the campaign, which definitely were below his standards. To hear from Sale, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
LeGarrette Blount, Chris Long Explain What Separates Eagles Fans From Patriots Fans
by Zack Cox on Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 12:47AM 6,135 ST. PAUL, Minn. – LeGarrette Blount and Chris Long loved playing in front of the New England faithful during their time with the Patriots. But they can’t lie: The fans of their new team are a cut above when it comes to passion. Speaking Monday at Super Bowl Opening Night, Blount and Long both raved about the Philadelphia Eagles’ rabid, diehard, championship-starved, dog mask-wearing fanbase. NESN.com