For the first time in his big league career, David Price will be looking to earn his second straight playoff win. The left-hander notched his first career postseason victory as a starter in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros, tossing six scoreless innings to help the Boston Red Sox secure the AL pennant. Price will return to the mound Wednesday night at Fenway Park for Game 2 of the World Series in hopes of lifting the Red Sox to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Los Angeles Dodgers will counter with right-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu. For a preview of the pitching matchup, check out the
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Red Sox ‘Likely’ Will Use David Price As Reliever At Some Point In ALDS
Sick of seeing David Price on the mound in the playoffs, Boston Red Sox fans? Well, you probably should prepare yourselves to see him again — and really soon. Price, of course, suffered another playoff disaster Saturday night, surrendering three runs in 1 2/3 innings in Boston’s 6-2 loss to the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the American League Division Series. And with Nathan Eovaldi slated to start Game 3, Rick Porcello likely pitching Game 4 and Chris Sale in line to take the mound in a potential Game 5, it was fair to wonder whether Price would see the mound again in the best-of-five series. Redemption, however, might be found
David Price, Masahiro Tanaka To Square Off In Game 2 Of Red Sox-Yankees ALDS
The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees received two very different results from their respective starting pitchers Friday night. Chris Sale was sharp over 5 1/3 innings of work, allowing two runs on five hits with eight strikeouts. J.A. Happ, however, was chased after just two-plus innings, surrendering five runs on four hits with one walk and two strikeouts as the Red Sox claimed a 5-4 victory in Game 1 of the two sides’ American League Division Series. David Price now will get the ball for the Red Sox in Game 2 and will be opposed by Masahiro Tanaka. Price had a successful regular season, but infamously has struggled in the
NFL Rumors: Here’s High Price Raiders Would Want In Khalil Mack Trade
The Oakland Raiders have been unable to come to an agreement on a contract extension for their franchise defensive player Khalil Mack, leading to plenty of speculation and rumors that the 2014 first-round pick could be traded at some point. So, how high of a price are the Raiders seeking if they ever decide to trade Mack? Here’s what NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported Thursday on NFL Network. “Reggie McKenzie has had multiple offers to him — a first-round pick and another high pick,” Pelissero said, per Chris Wesseling of NFL.com. “I’ve been told he’s been offered a player for Khalil Mack. To this point, none of that has gotten a... NESN.com
David Price Gets Ball As Red Sox Look For Season Sweep of Marlins
The Boston Red Sox back in the win column Tuesday and it’ll be up to David Price to keep the momentum rolling. Boston will send the left-hander to the mound Wednesday to close its quick two-game series against the Miami Marlins at Fenway Park. The Sox snapped their three-game losing streak with a wild 8-7 walk-off win Tuesday in the series opener. Price has been nothing short of dominant of late, posting a 4-0 record with a 1.09 ERA in six starts since the Major League Baseball All-Star break. The Marlins will counter with right-hander Trevor Richards. To see the game preview, check out
David Price Offers Fair Solution To Mookie Betts-J.D. Martinez MVP Debate
Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez have been arguably the two best players in Major League Baseball this season, but only one of the Boston Red Sox stars can take home American League MVP honors when the regular season concludes. So who will it be? If you ask Red Sox ace David Price, there’s a fair way to solve the dilemma facing baseball’s best team: make one the MVP of the AL and one the MVP of the Red Sox. Wait, what? Following the Red Sox’s 5-2 win over the Tampa Rays on Saturday, Price, who picked up the win, noted that Betts should be named
Red Sox Vs. Yankees Lineup: David Price Starts, Jackie Bradley Jr. Sits
The Boston Red Sox will look to complete a four-game series sweep of the New York Yankees when the two American League East rivals meet for the finale Sunday night at Fenway Park. Jackie Bradley Jr. will have the night for Boston, prompting a handful of lineup changes. Mookie Betts will move over to center, while J.D. Martinez gets the start in right field. Steve Pearce returns to take on the designated hitter duties and will bat third. As for the pitching matchup, David Price gets the ball for the Red Sox in search of his 12th win of the season. The left-hander hasn’t suffered a loss since July 1 when he allowed eight