The Boston Red Sox struggled mightily upon returning from the Major League Baseball All-Star break, and a lack of offense was one of the primary reasons why. The Red Sox simply couldn’t string multiple hits together, and scored three runs or less in seven of their first 14 games after the break. But the Red Sox’s bats suddenly have found a spark, in large part due to a 20-year-old prospect and a player acquired via trade that went fairly under the radar. Rafael Devers and Eduardo Nunez both have been red hot since arriving to Boston, and have helped the Sox post a three-game winning streak, with the latest victory coming in Thursday
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Red Sox Notes: Blake Swihart Moving To Infield Due To Lingering Ankle Issues
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
Red Sox Notes: Lack Of Run Support Troubling Rick Porcello This Season
Aside from being dominant on the mound, Rick Porcello’s march to the 2016 American League Cy Young Award was assisted by the Boston Red Sox bats. The right-hander received an outpouring of run support in nearly every start last season, which helped him amass a 22-4 record en route to baseball’s highest pitching honor. It’s been a much different tale of the tape this season, though, as the Red Sox offense, for whatever reason, has been quiet on nights Porcello takes the hill. Wednesday’s outing was no different, as Boston was defeated 4-1 by the Minnesota Twins, marking Porcello’s 10th loss of the 2017 campaign. To be clear, Porcello ha... NESN.com
Red Sox Notes: Drew Pomeranz Proving His Worth During Dominant Stretch
Drew Pomeranz often has been thought of as the weak link in the Boston Red Sox’s rotation, but he’s been anything but that over his past seven starts. The Red Sox left-hander came into Tuesday night’s game against the Minnesota Twins without a win in his previous three starts despite posting a 3.00 ERA over that stretch. And while Pomeranz only lasted five innings in Boston’s 9-2 win over the Twins, his ability to fight through two rain delays showed just how valuable the lefty has been. Pomeranz mowed down the first six hitters of the evening before sitting down for a 90-minute rain delay. But while a lot of starters might have
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
Red Sox Notes: Rick Porcello Is ‘Back In Control’ Despite Loss Vs. Yankees
Boston Red Sox starter Rick Porcello is one loss away from matching his season total from 2016. The 2016 American League Cy Young winner took another tough-luck loss Wednesday night against the New York Yankees. Porcello allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits in 6 2/3 innings. He also struck out nine batters and notched a career-high 20 swings-and-misses. A common theme over the first month for Porcello has been shaky defense behind him and a lack of run support. Another unearned run Wednesday for Porcello gives him five so far on the young season, which is tied for the most in the major leagues. But, despite the right-hander’s 1-3... NESN.com
Bruins Notes: Riley Nash Takes Heat For Controversial Overtime Penalty In Game 3
BOSTON — The Bruins and Ottawa Senators played a thrilling Game 3 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series at TD Garden on Monday night. The physicality went up several notches compared to the two previous games, and offense was aplenty as the Senators emerged victorious 4-3 after Bobby Ryan scored in overtime to give Ottawa a 2-1 series lead. The penalty that resulted in Ottawa’s overtime power play drew plenty of criticism. B’s forward Riley Nash was hit along the boards, went to retaliate and was the only player sent to the penalty box. Nash didn’t blame the referees after the loss. He blamed himself. “I think it was p... NESN.com