With the Boston Red Sox in Minnesota for the team’s last game before Major League Baseball’s trade deadline on Thursday, a social media post from The New York Post’s Jon Heyman connecting the Red Sox to Twins closer Jhoan Durán added a hint of intrigue to an eventual 13-1 Red Sox victory. With interest in acquiring Twins’ All-Star starting pitcher Joe Ryan already long established, Heyman’s post about the Red Sox’s considering a trade for a closer of Durán’s caliber seemed almost too good to be true. That fact was later reinforced when ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the Philadelphia…
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The Sox played some great baseball today and got a relatively easy win over the Twins, thanks to clutch offense, great defense, and a fantastic outing by Bello. Now all we have to be anxious about is the front office! Seven Studs (Yes, Today there are Seven): Brayan Bello: This man fears the sun no more! With this line, you can’t complain: 7 IP, 5 hits, 1 run (earned), 4 walks, and 4 strikeouts. The one run was also only because of a solo homer by Matt Wallner. Trevor Story: He’s heating up again! Had his second home run in…
FOXBORO — One week into training camp, Ja’Lynn Polk is persistently keeping a positive mindset when there’s a lot that could drag the young Patriots wide receiver down. The Patriots added six wide receivers to an already crowded room, and Polk, coming off of a historically inefficient season, missed the first four days of training camp with a soft tissue injury. Polk returned to practice Monday in time for the first day of pads and scored a touchdown in his first session. “It’s happy. I’m happy. I’m really, really happy,” Polk said. “Excited to be back out there, running routes,…
With Thursday’s off-day coinciding with the MLB trade deadline (6 p.m. ET) and the Red Sox expected to be serious buyers, this team could look significantly different when they open up the home stand on Friday. Wednesday was their last opportunity to show the front office that they’re ‘full throttle’-worthy, and they made the most of it. After dropping Monday’s opener to the Twins – following a nasty delay between the top and bottom of the ninth – the Red Sox got right back on the horse. They won 8-5 on Tuesday, then wrapped up the season series with a…
The Boston Celtics have taken a significant step back in ESPN’s latest power rankings, released Wednesday. Boston landed at No. 17 overall and No. 7 among Eastern Conference teams. The Celtics, who were ranked No. 12 by ESPN directly following the NBA Finals, have had a tough offseason marked by financial constraints and the ongoing consequences of Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury. Here’s what ESPN’s Tim Bontemps had to say about the Celtics: “The offseason for Boston has been centered around cost-cutting, as the Celtics — with Jayson Tatum likely missing the entirety of this upcoming season due to a torn…
Wednesday Player Props for Today, July 30th, 2025 (7/30/2025)! In this video, I give you my favorite MLB player props for today’s slate. Plays: Addison Barger O1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-145 DraftKings) (1u) Masataka Yoshida U1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-110 DraftKings) (1u) Joc Pederson U1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-125 DraftKings) (1u) Here is the Link for Today’s Plays Down Below: https://app.outlier.bet/picks/32fe7ffe-2293-46b9-8d70-77d82efdab10?utm_source=e8ed1dce-af78-441e-911b-f08f8741df00&utm_channel=interstitial Single Bet Record Tonight’s Single Bet Record: 2-2 (-0.53u) Season Single Bet Record: 111-104 (-10.38u) Parlay Bet Record Tonight’s Parlay Bet Record: 0-0 Season Parlay Bet Record: 4-12 (+0.32u) If you want access…
When James Hagens attended Bruins’ development camp earlier this month, the Boston College centerman who was drafted No. 7 overall by the B’s had said several times that he wanted to be a Bruin as soon as possible. But while there has been no official announcement, Hagens sure made it sound like he’s headed back to Chestnut Hill for another season in a story published Wednesday. Speaking to NHL.com’s Mike Morreale at the World Junior Summer Showcase in Minneapolis, the 18-year-old Hagens outlined his goals for the upcoming season at the Heights. “I want to be able to win a…
FOXBORO — Weeks after the Patriots hired Mike Vrabel, Joe Mazzulla invited New England’s new head coach to a Celtics practice. On Wednesday, Vrabel returned the favor. Mazzulla and his teenage son, Michael Harden, attended the Patriots’ latest training camp practice outside Gillette Stadium. “Joe is fantastic,” Vrabel said before practice. “I appreciate him, just from the time I got here, reaching out. We probably have different personalities, and I think that that’s probably the thing I appreciate the most about him. He’s always trying to learn and gain knowledge different ways — about building a team, about strategy, about…
So you’re saying there’s a chance? Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow remains focused on finding a starting pitcher ahead of Thursday’s 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. That quest could lead Breslow to the Baltimore Orioles, who continue to shop Charlie Morton. “Some of the more coveted starters aren’t having their best years — including Zac Gallen (5.60 ERA), Charlie Morton (5.48) and Sandy Alcantara (6.66),” the New York Post’s Jon Heyman wrote Tuesday. “But with strong track records (and a playoff résumé in Morton’s case), plus a weak starter market, all are drawing significant interest. “Gallen and Morton should go…
Kayshon Boutte began New England Patriots training camp battling for a roster spot. Through six practices, the third-year wide receiver has made a strong case for a key role in the offense. Boutte has been among the most impressive pass-catchers in Pats camp to this point. NBC Sports Boston’s Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry raved about the 2023 sixth-round draft pick after Monday’s practice, and they did so again after Tuesday’s pass-heavy session. Curran believes Boutte has the skill set to emerge as a go-to option for quarterback Drake Maye this season. He hopes veteran Stefon Diggs can serve…