The Major League Baseball season has reached the stretch run, and teams still have a short amount of time to add keys players that can help them clinch their spot in the postseason. Justin Verlander is by far the most intriguing name out there, and he just might be moved before the Aug. 31 deadline. MLB.com’s Jon Morosi reported Tuesday, citing sources, that “trade interest in Verlander has increased this week,” with the Houston Astros and one unknown suitor in the hunt. There is no doubt the Detroit Tigers ace could help a team like the Astros once they reach October, but the question is whether or not they are willing to pay
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Red Sox Have Big Shoes To Fill At Second Base With Dustin Pedroia Injured
It’s impossible to overstate just how important Dustin Pedroia is to the Boston Red Sox’s clubhouse, but the team will have to continue on without him for the time being. The Red Sox second baseman, who had just come off the disabled list earlier this week, is headed back to the 10-day DL after playing one game due to more knee issues. And while Eduardo Nunez has been playing well ever since joining the Sox, losing Pedroia for any amount of time certainly isn’t ideal. Pedroia leads the team in batting average and OBP, and he’s also third in RBIs and OPS. Hear more about the impact of losing Pedroia in the video from
Here’s Why Red Sox’s Walk-Off Win Was A Real Bummer For White Sox
There was a little bit of foreshadowing during the Boston Red Sox’s win Friday that perhaps the Chicago White Sox should have noticed. The White Sox had their chances against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, but ultimately, the home team left the field with the 3-2 extra-innings win. Chicago had its first two batters reach base in both the ninth and 11th innings, but some stellar defense by the Red Sox made sure the team didn’t put any runs on the board. That paved the way for Boston first baseman Mitch Moreland to hit a walk-off solo shot in the bottom of the 11th off an aptly named White Sox reliever. We’re
Paul Pierce Retiring With Celtics Is Final Chapter Of Legendary Boston Sports Career
Becoming a legendary player in the history of the Boston Celtics is incredibly difficult. The group of players with that distinction is long, and the barrier to entry is steep. Paul Pierce climbed that mountain, and soon officially will close his career after signing a contract with the C’s on Monday so he can retire with the team that drafted him 10th overall in 1998. “It’s an honor to have this opportunity to once again call myself a Boston Celtic,” Pierce said in a team release. “The organization and city took me in and made me one of their own, and I couldn’t imagine ending my career any other way. I’m a Celtic for
NBA Free Agency Winners, Losers: Analyzing Best, Worst Moves Of Wild Summer
Share this: The NBA nearly has become a 12-month league, and it certainly has the most compelling offseason of any North American sports league. Free agency is a major reason for that, as the abundance of rumors, trades and surprising contracts create a wealth of discussion and debate. The 2017 offseason has been particularly crazy to this point, so let’s recap the most notable winners and losers of free agency so far. WINNERSLos Angeles LakersAfter having a horrible free agency last summer by spending more than $100 million combined on Luol Deng and Timofey Mozgov, the Lakers made much better moves this offseason under the new leadership of general manager Rob Pelinka and president Magic Johnson. The addition of guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (one year, $18
NBA Western Conference Power Rankings: Rockets Closing Gap With Warriors
Share this: The NBA’s Western Conference already was deeper and more talented than the Eastern Conference going into the offseason, and the gap between the two now is much wider after some wild trades and free-agent moves. Jimmy Butler, Paul George, Paul Millsap and several other top players have gone from the East to the West since the end of the 2016-17 campaign. Remember, this is the conference that already had the historically dominant Golden State Warriors, who have won two of the last three NBA Finals. Here are our post-free agent frenzy NBA power rankings for the Western Conference. Click here for our Eastern Conference rankings. 1. Golden State WarriorsThe Warriors kept almost all of their championship-winning core intact and also added Nick
While You Were Sleeping: Miami Heat Waive Chris Bosh, Plan To Retire His Jersey
Share this: The last of Miami’s Big Three will no longer suit up for the Heat. The team officially waived Chris Bosh, who has been plagued with blood clot issues over the past few years. Team president Pat Riley released a statement, saying the Heat is already planning to retire Bosh’s jersey. Watch the video above for more on what happened in the world of sports while you were sleeping (or just watching fireworks) presented by Bedgear. Thumbnail photo via Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports Related NESN.com Stories Source link