Some people believe sports and politics don’t mix. Curt Schilling is not one of those people. The former Boston Red Sox pitcher has been very unfiltered in his political views since retiring from Major League Baseball in 2009, and it appears he’s taking his strong conservative beliefs even further. Schilling announced Tuesday in a radio interview with Rhode Island’s WPRO that he plans to enter Massachusetts’ 2018 Senate race and run against Democrat Elizabeth Warren. Schilling admitted he still needs to talk to his family, so his bid isn’t official yet. But it appears the three-time World Series champion is very serious about enterin... NESN.com
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Zach Britton Can’t Help But Laugh At Auction For ‘Game-Used’ Jersey From Wild Ca…
Share this: In case you haven’t heard, Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter didn’t put in star closer Zach Britton during their American League Wild Card game loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. It’s been a running joke for social media throughout the Major League Baseball postseason now, but the Orioles accidentally added to it recently on their auction website. The O’s are auctioning off player jerseys from that game, and you’ll see why Britton’s is a little funny. And the best part is Britton got a kick out of it himself. Britton’s jersey was by far the hottest commodity, too, as the highest bid was over $2,000 as of Saturday afternoon. Thumbnail photo via Evan Habeeb/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Red Sox Notes: Craig Kimbrel’s Mechanical Issues Not A Concern, Coaches Say
Share this: BOSTON — Craig Kimbrel’s last four outings have been shaky, but the Red Sox aren’t worried about their hard-throwing closer going into the postseason. Kimbrel earned the 4-3 loss Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays after a leadoff walk to left fielder Michael Saunders ended with pinch-runner Dalton Pompey scoring the game-winning run in the ninth inning. Walks have been an issue for the 28-year-old reliever of late because of some mechanical issues, but his coaches are confident he can fix them. “I think really the last three outings now, just getting a little out of posture with his upper body causing him to get rotational,” pitching coach Carl Willis said of Kimbrel. “The stuff’s still there, and like I said
MLB Postseason Picture: Red Sox Clinch AL East, Still Would Play Indians
Share this: The 2016 Major League Baseball postseason picture had one major change Wednesday night. While the Red Sox remained as the American League’s No. 2 seed after losing to the New York Yankees 5-3, Boston clinched the AL East crown thanks to the Baltimore Orioles’ comeback victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. As a result, the Red Sox, Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers all have clinched their divisions, while the Blue Jays and Orioles remained in the AL Wild Card Game. The Detroit Tigers (one game behind) and Seattle Mariners (two games behind) still have excellent chances to overtake the O’s. The divisions already are decided in the National League, too, as the Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs all have clinched.
Red Sox Notes: David Price’s Rough Outing Still Is No Reason To Panic
Share this: Those hoping David Price and the Boston Red Sox never would lose again were sorely disappointed Tuesday. It was a night of broken streaks in the Bronx, as the New York Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-4 to end Boston’s 11-game run while also handing Price his first loss in his last 10 starts. Price’s outing was anything but pretty. He gave up six runs in 6 1/3 innings and tied a season high with 12 hits allowed, three of which were home runs. It was the fourth consecutive start he’s allowed at least one homer, and he’s surrendered six in that span after allowing just one in his prior four starts. “To have a chance to clinch the division for us here, it’s not acceptable,”
Jose Fernandez Saved His Mother From Drowning While Defecting From Cuba
Share this: One of Major League Baseball’s brightest young stars is gone much, much too soon. Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez died early Sunday morning in a tragic boating accident off the coast of Miami Beach. The shocking news hit the baseball world hard, not only because the 24-year-old was one of the most electric pitchers in the game, but also because of the incredible journey he took to reach the sport’s peak. Fernandez defected from Cuba in 2007 at just 15 years old, surviving harrowing conditions to reach the United States and pursue a professional baseball career. His journey from Cuba to the U.S. was detailed three years ago in an excellent feature on the now-defunct Grantland, and that story includes an
Red Sox Notes: Boston’s Bullpen Dominating Competition Down The Stretch
Share this: What was once a major weakness for the Boston Red Sox now is perhaps its biggest strength. The Red Sox had been plagued by bullpen issues all season for all different reasons. As the starters struggled earlier in the year, the relievers had around three days in any given turn of the rotation during which they’d have to pitch more innings than they’d like. The fatigue left the bullpen ravaged by injuries around the All-Star break, and all the while they struggled to keep the Red Sox in close games. But those days seem to be over, as the Red Sox have the best bullpen in baseball in September. Boston’s relievers have a collective 0.77 ERA this month after Joe Kelly, Robbie Ross Jr.,