Share this: Brian Johnson had a historically successful debut Saturday at Fenway Park, but he won’t be joining the Boston Red Sox in the dugout Sunday. The Red Sox officially announced Sunday they have optioned Johnson to Triple-A Pawtucket, promoting right-hander Blaine Boyer to take his place on the 25-man roster. The move was expected, as Johnson only was called up to make a spot start as the fifth man in Boston’s rotation. But what a start it was, as the 26-year-old hurled a complete-game shutout against the Seattle Mariners to lead the Sox to a 6-0 win. Boyer will make his first appearance on Boston’s major league roster since signing a minor league deal with the club on Opening Day. The 35-year-old veteran
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Red Sox Teammates Praise Brian Johnson Following Complete-Game Shutout
Share this: Saturday was quite the day at the ballpark for Brian Johnson. The left-hander was called up to the big leagues by the Boston Red Sox for a spot start at Fenway Park, and he delivered a complete-game shutout in a 6-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. Johnson already was sent back to Triple-A Pawtucket to make room for the returning David Price, but he went out with some very nice, encouraging words from his Red Sox teammates. To hear what the players said after Johnson’s stellar start, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Stats breakdown: Real Madrid v Juventus
• Real Madrid need one more goal to become the first team to score 500 in the UEFA Champions League, group stage to final.• Dani Alves made his 99th UEFA Champions League appearance against Monaco. In Cardiff, he could become the 31st player to bring up his century in the competition. Dani Alves could make his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance
What To Expect From Red Sox’s Hector Velazquez In MLB Debut Vs. Athletics
Share this: The Boston Red Sox begin a four-game series in Oakland against the Athletics on Thursday, and the Sox will send a new face to the mound for the series opener. Hector Velazquez is set to make his first Major League Baseball start. The 28-year-old right-hander has impressed in five starts in Triple-A Pawtucket, boasting a 2-1 record and 1.55 ERA. The Red Sox used all eight relievers in Wednesday night’s 13-inning win over the St. Louis Cardinals, so Boston is hoping Velazquez can go deep into Thursday’s game. To hear Red Sox pitching coach Carl Willis’ expectations for Velazquez, check out the video above from “Red Sox First Pitch,” presented by Men’s Wearhouse. Thumbnail photo from Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Benfica make it four in a row in Portugal
How they won itLast summer there were doubts about how Benfica would cope after losing midfielders Nicolás Gaitán to Atlético Madrid and Renato Sanches to Bayern, but reassurance came quickly – Jonas, Pizzi and new boy Franco Cervi scoring in a 3-0 Portuguese Super Cup win against Braga. Rui Vitória's men didn't quite hit the same heights as 2015/16, but took top spot in the fifth round of games and never looked back. Midfielder Pizzi, 27, was the star man, playing all 33 Liga matches so far, scoring ten goals in the process. Key number: 18This title triumph was Benfica captain Luisão's 18th honou... UEFA.com - News
UFC 211: Dana White Discusses Stacked Fight Card, Future UFC Fights
Share this: UFC President Dana White is calling UFC 211 the best card of the year. It’s hard to argue with him. Stipe Miocic will defend his UFC heavyweight title in a rematch against Junior dos Santos, while budding superstar Joanna Jedrzejczyk will make her fifth title defense of the UFC strawweight title against Jessica Andrade. White joined NESN.com’s Rachel Holt via Skype on Wednesday to discuss what we can expect on Saturday, the latest in the Anderson Silva drama, and where the McGregor/Mayweather superfight currently stands. To hear the interview, listen in the player above. Thumbnail Photo Via Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Report: Mets Sent Security Team To Check On Matt Harvey After Ballpark No-Show
Share this: The Matt Harvey saga continues to get weirder. The New York Mets suspended their star pitcher for three games after he failed to show up to Citi Field for their game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday, and the Mets reportedly sent some people to check up on Harvey that night. FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman reported Monday, citing sources, that the Mets sent security personnel to Harvey’s Manhattan apartment to see what was going on with the star pitcher Saturday night. Harvey reportedly told the Mets he had a migraine and wouldn’t be able to make it to the park, and he answered the door in his pajamas around 10 p.m, according to Heyman. Heyman reported that people close to Harvey say Mets