The New York Yankees already made the offseason’s biggest splash, and they’re reportedly considering another move that might blow the competition out of the water. Fanrag Sports’ Jon Heyman reported Friday, citing sources, that the Yankees again contacted the Baltimore Orioles about third baseman Manny Machado. Heyman did indicate a deal — at least at this time — “seems less than great,” but he also pointed out the Yankees might have the best chance to land the superstar third baseman from the O’s. As Heyman points out, the Yankees have been able to shed some burdensome payroll in the last year or so — despite acquiring Gianca... NESN.com
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Red Sox’s Chris Sale Was Unaware He Hit 300-Strikeout Mark Vs. Orioles
Chris Sale joined an elite fraternity in the Boston Red Sox’s 9-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night, but he didn’t know it at the time. The Red Sox ace reached the 300-strikeout mark when he froze Ryan Flaherty with a nasty slider to end the eighth inning, and when he headed for the dugout he was unaware that he had become the second Red Sox pitcher to reach the mark. “When I ran out there, and everyone — when I struck out the last guy, when they started losing it, I was like, ‘oh, well, I guess it was it,’ Sale said, per ESPN. And when he was asked if he knew
Orioles’ Manny Machado Rips Red Sox After Second Pitch Sails His Way
The Boston Red Sox-Baltimore Orioles drama continued Tuesday night at Fenway Park. A pitch thrown by Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale sailed behind Orioles third baseman Manny Machado in the top of the first inning, and both benches were warned. Afer the game, Machado strongly voiced his displeasure with the Red Sox after seeing a second pitch come his way ever since he spiked Red Sox second basemen Dustin Pedroia two weeks ago. Hear Machado’s rant against the Red Sox in the above video from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo from Patrick McDermott/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
Jackie Bradley Jr. To Play In Pawtucket Tuesday, Could Rejoin Red Sox Vs. Oriole…
Share this: The Boston Red Sox’s lineup might be back to full strength in the very near future. Jackie Bradley Jr. hit the 10-day disabled list April 9 after suffering a knee injury rounding first base against the Tigers in Detroit during just the Red Sox’s fourth game of the season on April 8. But it appears that stay will be a short one. Red Sox manager John Farrell told reporters at Fenway Park before Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays that the center fielder, along with infielder Josh Rutledge, who’s on the DL with a hamstring strain, will do baserunning drills Monday and join Triple-A Pawtucket for a rehab stint Tuesday. Farrell expects Bradley to be back with the Red Sox by
Blue Jays Fan Throws Beer Can At Hyun-Soo Kim During AL Wild Card Game
You shouldn’t throw things at people. It’s just not very nice. But some fan in the outfield bleachers at Rogers Centre on Tuesday during the Toronto Blue Jays-Baltimore Orioles American League Wild Card Game apparently didn’t know that. As Orioles left fielder Hyun-Soo Kim went to catch a fly ball for the third out in the bottom of the seventh inning, someone threw a beer can onto the field, and it came dangerously close to hitting him. As Yahoo! Sports’ Jeff Passan pointed out, Blue Jays fans have a bit of history when it comes to throwing beer at Orioles players. Thumbnail photo via Nick Turchiaro/USA TODAY Sports Images< ... NESN.com
Red Sox Wrap: Drew Pomeranz Roughed Up Early In 6-3 Loss To Orioles
BOSTON — There were more home runs to be had at Fenway Park on Tuesday, but this time, the visitors did most of the heavy lifting. The Baltimore Orioles jumped out to a five-run lead thanks to a pair of home runs off Red Sox starter Drew Pomeranz and hit a third homer for good measure to hand Boston a 6-3 loss, evening the teams’ three-game series at one game apiece. The Toronto Blue Jays also lost Tuesday, meaning the Red Sox still own a two-game lead over Toronto and Baltimore in the American League East. Here’s how this one went down. GAME IN A WORDShortcoming. Boston’s bullpen did well to stop the ... NESN.com
David Ortiz Returns To Red Sox Lineup For Memorial Day Matinee Vs. Orioles
David Ortiz gave the Boston Red Sox a scare when he was hit by a pitch in Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, but his injury hiatus only lasted one day. The designated hitter is back in the Red Sox’s lineup in the No. 4 hole for their Memorial Day matinee against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. The Red Sox still will be without one of their other big offensive threats Monday as Hanley Ramirez starts the game on the bench. That means Travis Shaw will slide over to first base, while Marco Hernandez will start at third base. Meanwhile, Ryan Hanigan will be behind the plate catching for knuckleballer Steven Wright. Here ar...