Xander Bogaerts is probably not a finalist for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, however he’s not letting it get to his head. The Red Sox shortstop is having a stellar season for Boston, batting .299 with 14 house runs and 50 RBIs, statistically making him the very best at his place. But followers voted for Carlos Correa (Houston Astros), New York Yankees’ Gleyber Torres and Minnesota Twins’ Jorge Polanco because the top-three finalists to go to the Midsummer Classic. As for Bogaerts, he simply has an “it is what it is” kind of mindset. “Aw. (Expletive) … It happens,” he advised the Eagle Tribune’s Chris Mason. Well, now he has extra time ... NESN.com
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Watch Red Sox’s Xander Bogaerts Crush Grand Slam Vs. White
Xander Bogaerts is again to hitting grand slams. The Boston Red Sox shortstop launched one out of Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday towards the Chicago White Sox to provide Boston a 9-2 lead within the prime of the eighth inning. This recreation was tied 2-2 heading into the eighth, and that’s when the bats lit up for Boston, resulting in Bogaerts’ grand slam. Bogaerts led the Red Sox in grand slams through the 2018 season, and it seems to be like he’s able to do the identical this yr. What’s even higher is the truth that Bogaerts signed a six-year, $120 million contract in April to stay with the Red Sox group. So, it seems to be like we’ll be seeing many extra
Red Sox Vs. Yankees Lineup: Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts Get Days Off
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees will square off Saturday afternoon in Game 2 of their three-game set at Fenway Park. The Red Sox lost Friday’s series opener 11-6, and they’ll send right-hander Nathan Eovaldi to the mound in the penultimate game of the regular season. Eovaldi is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 14 innings against the Yankees since joining the Red Sox in late July. New York will counter with righty Domingo German, who’s looking to finish his rookie campaign on a strong note. As for the lineups, Red Sox manager Alex Cora will give days off to Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts, among others. Blake Swihart will
Red Sox Vs. Orioles Lineup: Xander Bogaerts Sits As Boston Eyes Sweep
Chris Sale is back. The Boston Red Sox activated their ace from the 10-day disabled list Sunday, and will hand him the ball as they eye a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Sale, who missed his last two starts with left shoulder inflammation, will look to pick up right where he left off — one of the most dominant runs by a Red Sox pitcher in recent memory. The Orioles, meanwhile, will turnl to righty Alex Cobb, who’s having an absolutely dreadful season. Following Saturday’s exhausting doubleheader, the Red Sox will feature a new-look lineup in the series finale. Xander Bogaerts will sit for Boston with Brock H... NESN.com
Red Sox Vs. Orioles Lineup: Eduardo Rodriguez Starts, Xander Bogaerts Sits
The Boston Red Sox will look to make it three wins out of four against the Baltimore Orioles in Sunday’s series finale at Fenway Park. The Sox rebounded from Friday’s 7-4 loss with a 6-3 win Saturday night. Boston will turn to left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, who gave up three in five innings in a losing effort last time out against the Oakland Athletics. The Orioles will counter with right-hander David Hess, who will make just his second start of the 2018 season. As for the lineups, Boston will give shortstop Xander Bogaerts and first baseman Hanley Ramirez days off. Brock Holt will fill in at short while Mitch Moreland will get the start ... NESN.com
Red Sox Have Options At Shortstop In Xander Bogaerts’ Absence
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts played his final spring training game Monday, going 2-for-3 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bogaerts will depart for Seoul, South Korea on Tuesday where he will meet up with Team Netherlands for the first round of the World Baseball Classic. In his absence, the Red Sox will look to give a few players time at shortstop, including Brock Holt and Marco Hernandez. Hear NESN’s Steve Lyons break down the team’s shortstop options in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. ... NESN.com
Xander Bogaerts Takes Practice Reps At Third Base In Preparation For WBC
Xander Bogaerts is used to manning shortstop for the Boston Red Sox, but he got some work in at another position on Friday. In preparation for the World Baseball Classic, Bogaerts took some reps at third base, which is where he’ll be playing for Team Netherlands in the tournament. Bogaerts is no stranger to third base, as he logged some time there in 2013 during the Red Sox World Series run. Still, he admitted there are some differences that take some getting used to. To hear what Bogaerts had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.