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The 2022 Hall of Fame ballot consists of several controversial candidates. Whether because of steroids, off-the-field issues, or post-career actions, this ballot is as interesting yet frustrating as they come. However, there are three relievers on the hall of fame ballot who come with little to no baggage. They are Billy Wagner, Joe Nathan, and […] READ MORE
For the seventh time in his career, Rich Hill will don a Boston Red Sox jersey. Hill signed a one-year, $5 million deal on December 1st. The 41-year old southpaw is coming off stints with the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets in 2021. The results of this season were mixed at best. […] READ MORE
In a shocking move to some, the Boston Red Sox shipped right-fielder Hunter Renfroe to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Jackie Bradley Jr., and prospects David Hamilton and Alex Binelas. Renfroe is coming off a career year at the plate. He posted career highs in batting average, RBI, and on-base percentage, all while collecting […] READ MORE
The biggest decision so far in the Boston Red Sox‘ off-season has been made. According to multiple reports, slugger J.D. Martinez has decided to exercise his $19.4 million player option, thus remaining a member of the Red Sox. What This Means for Martinez Martinez’ decision to stay put is probably due to the uncertainty he would […] READ MORE
With the 2021 season coming to an end for the 2021 Boston Red Sox, it is time to evaluate the full body of work. To start, the regular season will be under review. Just how good were the Red Sox this year? Finishing with a better than expected 91 wins, this team took everyone by surprise […] READ MORE
After a pair of exciting ALDS matchups, the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros will face off in the ALCS. This will be the third time in the past five years that these two will play each other in the postseason. In the two previous matchups, the winner of the series went on to […] READ MORE
(GPP stats collected up to 9/15/21) On to the hurlers! The 2021 Boston Red Sox staff as a whole was up and down throughout the season. The starting staff went most of the way without ace Chris Sale. In Sale’s absence, Nathan Eovaldi took the mantle and proved to be a worthy placeholder atop the […] READ MORE
Since the Wild Card round expanded in 2012, many have said that the system is flawed. Some argued that having one game decide a team’s fate was not fair. Especially since baseball is known for its “marathon, not a sprint” mantra. Some argued that having four undeserving teams offered a playoff opportunity is just plain […] READ MORE
Welcome back, readers. Last time, we set the parameters for identifying the best four-seam fastball hitter among the 2021 Boston Red Sox. We established CSW% and smashes per swing as the two metrics we used to help us along on this journey. In terms of the lowest CSW% on four-seamers. The youngster Jarren Duran had […] READ MORE
In a land far, far away, or possibly right around the corner depending on where you live, was a magical place called Boston. And within the confines of Boston was the kingdom of Fenway Park, which was ruled by the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox were a sports team that played a game called […] READ MORE
Benjamin Sabin is a baseball historian and writer. He has had various articles published by the Society For American Baseball Research (SABR). He is a lifelong San Francisco Giants fan, but he loves all things baseball. He is married, has a daughter, and two cats.