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We all know how it ended. There isn’t much to say that hasn’t already been said, but perhaps it’s all worth saying again. The Boston Red Sox, for the fourth time in the past decade, are World Series champions. From start to finish, this Red Sox team dominated opponents, scoring run after run in every […] READ MORE
The upcoming MLB draft, moreso that recent past drafts, is stacked with premier high school talent. The 2018 draft class features a wealth of 18-year-olds ready to make the leap to professional baseball. Many will find themselves on a Major League field sooner rather than later, but few have family who can already tell them […] READ MORE
The MLB Draft process is always a bit of a crapshoot for major league teams. Even first rounders are hardly guaranteed to reach the major leagues, let alone contribute in a significant way. The risk intensifies when it comes to high school players. For a high schooler to warrant first round attention, he has to […] READ MORE
The MLB Draft process is always a bit of a crapshoot for major league teams. Even first rounders are hardly guaranteed to reach the major leagues, let alone contribute in a significant way. The risk intensifies when it comes to high school players. For a high schooler to warrant first round attention, he has to […] READ MORE
On Monday, the Boston Red Sox completed a minor trade to shake up the roster a bit. More than two years after acquiring him from the Seattle Mariners, the Sox today returned left-handed pitcher Roenis Elias to sender. In return, Boston will receive a player to be named later or cash considerations. Elias was a […] READ MORE
The Boston Red Sox have had a busy day. Not long after extending starting catcher Christian Vazquez for three years, the organization swapped backup third baseman Deven Marrero to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Boston will receive cash considerations or a player to be named later in return. Red Sox announce they’ve traded Deven Marrero to the […] READ MORE
Early Saturday morning, the Boston Red Sox made a move to lock up one of their young stars for the foreseeable future. The club and starting catcher Christian Vazquez agreed on a three-year deal that will keep the backstop in Boston through at least 2021. The contract will pay Vazquez $13.55 million in guaranteed money, […] READ MORE
On Friday, Commissioner Rob Manfred announced a 15-game suspension for Boston Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright. Wright violated the league’s domestic violence policy, and could face further legal action if he’s involved in another incident. Wright is rehabbing a knee injury and therefore may begin the season on the disabled list. If he does, his […] READ MORE
Tomorrow, Congress will attempt to pass into law one of Major League Baseball’s cruelest traditions. On Friday, legislators will vote on a spending bill that includes a section which would, if passed, codify the league’s underpayment of its minor league players. The “Save America’s Pastime Act”, as it somehow gets away with being called, would […] READ MORE
The St. Louis Cardinals have had a busy offseason, and apparently they aren’t quite done. On Monday, the Angels inked a deal with free agent reliever Bud Norris. According to reports, the contract will pan just one season, and will pay Norris $3 million for 2018. The veteran right-hander must first pass a physical, but […] READ MORE