Times have been tough for Blake Swihart. The Boston Red Sox prospect once appeared destined to be the team’s starting catcher of the future, but his career trajectory has changed quite a bit over the past few years. The Red Sox even tried converting him to the outfield last season, but he suffered an ankle injury while playing left field at Fenway Park that had ailed him ever since. He’s currently back on the Triple-A Pawtucket disabled list due to lingering issues with his ankle, and Red Sox manager John Farrell provided an update on his situation Tuesday while speaking with the media. “He’s been on the DL because of the ankle issue
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Red Sox Wrap: Yankees Break Through In 16th Inning To Down Boston 4-1
Share this: In what was the longest game at Fenway Park since Game 5 of the 2004 American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees finally grabbed a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox in 16 innings Saturday. Red Sox starter Chris Sale dazzled, tossing 7 2/3 innings of shutout baseball, but Craig Kimbrel surrendered a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth to send the game into extras, where it would remain deadlocked for quite some time. Both the Red Sox’s and Yankees’ bullpens were effective in relief of their dominant starters as each team only threatened once in extra innings before Did Gregorius broke through in the 16th inning. Emergency reliever Doug Fister allowed the first two batters of
2017 MLB All-Star Game Live: Scores, Highlights, Results From Miami
Share this: The 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be the first Midsummer Classic to not determine home-field advantage in the World Series since 2002, but it still should be a fun night anyways. The stars will be out in full force at Marlins Park in Miami as Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale will get the start for the American League, while Washington Nationals star Max Scherzer will take the hill first for the National League. Make sure to keep it right here throughout the game for all the analysis, reaction and highlights of the 2017 MLB All-Star Game. Bottom 4: American League 0, National League 0There were a host of changes for the A.L. before the bottom of the fourth inning. Kansas
Red Sox Wrap: Boston Crushes Twins 9-2 In Rainy Night At Fenway Park
Share this: If the Minnesota Twins could have forfeited Tuesday night’s game at Fenway Park early, they might have opted to fight another day. Due to two rain delays, the Twins got into their bullpen in the third inning, and the Boston Red Sox routed them 9-2 in a game that saw Boston take over first place in the American League East. Drew Pomeranz was able to survive the 90-minute delay following the second inning and turned in a strong five-inning start to give the Red Sox’s bullpen a bit of a reprieve. Boston’s offense, meanwhile, crushed the Twins’ pitching staff, tallying nine runs on 10 hits, including home runs by Christian Vazquez and Chris Young. The Red Sox improved to 43-34 with the win,
Red Sox Wrap: Boston Obliterates Tigers’ Bullpen In 11-3 Win At Fenway Park
Share this: For the second night in a row, the Boston Red Sox tortured the Detroit Tigers’ bullpen. The two teams were tied in the bottom of the seventh Saturday night when Mitch Moreland laced a two-run double over Justin Upton’s head to give Boston the lead. But that was just the beginning of Detroit’s nightmare. All in all, the Red Sox scored eight runs in the final two innings against the Tigers’ bullpen en route to an 11-3 victory at Fenway Park. Moreland (three RBIs) and the Red Sox’s offense backed ace Chris Sale, who tossed seven solid innings and earned the victory against Justin Verlander and the Tigers. The Red Sox improved to 34-27, while the Tigers fell to 29-32. Here’s how it all
Red Sox Notes: Josh Rutledge’s Glove Might Make Him Regular In Boston’s Lineup
On a night when he got the start because of his defense, Josh Rutledge made the most of his time at the plate. The Boston Red Sox third baseman got the start Saturday night against the Detroit Tigers because he is reliable with the glove, and Pablo Sandoval has struggled with routine plays this season. With Chris Sale on the mound for Boston, it seemed prudent for manager John Farrell to start Rutledge after Sandoval struggled in the field behind lefty Brian Johnson on Friday night. But while Rutledge did his job in the field during the Red Sox’s 11-3 win at Fenway Park on Saturday, he made his presence known with his
NFL Rumors: Rule Banning Leaping Field-Goal Blocks Expected To Pass
by Zack Cox on Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 8:33AM 2,768 Share this: Sorry, Shea McClellin. Your signature move soon will be illegal. The NFL owners are expected to pass a rule Tuesday banning players from leaping over the offensive line to block field goals and extra points, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. McClellin employed that tactic twice for the New England Patriots this past season, successfully blocking a field goal against the Baltimore Ravens and batting away an Atlanta Falcons extra point in Super Bowl LI but drawing a dubious penalty in the process. Jamie Collins, Kam Chancellor and Bobby Wagner also have used the move in the past. [embedded content] It’s an exhilarating play but, some around the league have argued, also a dangerous