Share this: The Boston Red Sox are expecting big things from their starting rotation in 2017. The Red Sox traded for left-handed ace Chris Sale on Dec. 6 to pair with former Cy Young winner David Price and reigning American League Cy Young winner Rick Porcello. Sale and Co. reported to spring training last week, and Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez stopped by Fort Myers, Fla., on Tuesday to spend some time with the Red Sox pitchers. Hear what Martinez had to say about the staff’s expectations and Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link
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Chris Sale Throws First Batting Practice Session Of Spring Training
Share this: The Boston Red Sox acquired left-hander Chris Sale on Dec. 6 for a package of young players. On Monday, Sale threw his first live batting practice session of spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., and it was all systems go for the Red Sox new ace. Sale tossed 30 pitches to outfielder Chris Young and a few minor leaguers and was pleased with how he felt after the session. Hear what Sale had to say about his outing in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Bruce Cassidy’s Changes Paying Off During Bruins’ Four-Game Winning Streak
Share this: The Boston Bruins have their longest winning streak of the season following their 2-1 overtime victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday. The B’s are 4-0-0 under interim head coach Bruce Cassidy, and a lot of that success is based on changes that Cassidy has implemented to the forward line. Hear NESN’s Sarah Davis break down the Bruins’ four-game winning streak in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link
Bruins’ Peter Cehlarik Could Make NHL Debut Saturday Vs. Canucks
Share this: The Boston Bruins have made some pretty big changes of late. Bruce Cassidy took over the reigns as B’s head coach Tuesday after the team parted ways with Claude Julien, and they also called up Peter Cehlarik from the Providence Bruins. Cehlarik has accounted for 33 points in 40 games for the Bruins’ American Hockey League affiliate, and there’s a chance he could make his NHL debut Saturday afternoon against the Vancouver Canucks. To hear from Cehlarik and Cassidy, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Patrice Bergeron Steps Up, Paces Bruins In Bruce Cassidy’s Boston Debut
Share this: Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron was the star of Boston’s impressive 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night at TD Garden. The veteran center tallied four points (one goal, three assists), won 14 of 23 faceoffs and played well defensively. He has tallied 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in his last 19 games. Check out highlights of Bruins-Sharks in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Bruins Relieve Claude Julien Of Coaching Duties Amid Recent Slide
Share this: The Boston Bruins relieved Claude Julien of his head coaching duties Tuesday morning and announced that assistant Bruce Cassidy will take over as interim head coach. Julien guided the Bruins to their first Stanley Cup in over 40 years in 2011 and brought them to another final in 2013. He amassed a 419-246-94 record in his nine-plus seasons behind the Boston bench but failed to make the playoffs in the last two campaigns. The Bruins currently sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-23-6. Hear NESN’s Andy Brickley and Jack Edwards react to the news in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Will Patriots Legends Tom Brady, Bill Belichick Win A Sixth Super Bowl Together?
Share this: Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are the most successful quarterback/head coach combo in NFL history. The two New England Patriots legends led their team to victory in thrilling fashion Sunday night with a 34-28 overtime win against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. Will the Patriots repeat as champions next season? Check out what Jermaine Wiggins thinks in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link