Christian Gonzalez’s ongoing contract negotiations could be a harbinger of what’s to come for Drake Maye next year. Gonzalez, the New England Patriots’ 17th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is eligible to sign an extension for the first time. Pats owner Robert Kraft said on Day 1 of training camp that a deal is on the table to make Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the league, but the two sides reportedly still aren’t close to an agreement. Maye, the reigning NFL MVP runner-up and third overall pick in the 2024 draft, will be eligible for a lucrative contract…
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Ever since the Red Sox traded for Adley Rutschman on Monday, I’ve been fascinated by the debate over how much having a solid stick behind the plate matters. On one hand, the bat is not your primary focus at that position, and most of the league stinks offensively at catcher anyway, so even if you have a catcher with a slightly above average bat there, he’s still not a true slugger in the vast majority of cases.But on the other hand, this also makes it the easiest position to get a leg up on everybody else, and in some cases,…
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BOSTON (WHDH) – Former New England Patriots special teams star Matthew Slater has joined the Boston College High School (BC High) football staff as Assistant Head Football Coach for Leadership and Player Development, the school announced Tuesday. In a statement, BC High said, “In this role, Slater will help shape the culture and standards of the football program while mentoring players and captains, supporting development across all levels of BC High football, and participating in varsity games, practices, camps, clinics, and selected program events. He will also work with the coaching staff to strengthen the long-term player pipeline and expand…
Craig Breslow and the Boston Red Sox made a handful of noteworthy changes to their roster before Monday’s MLB trade deadline. Boston’s biggest splash was acquiring All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for catcher Carlos Narvaez, three of their top five prospects, and a player to be named later. The Sox also received catcher Jake Rogers in the deal. Shortly after adding Rutschman, they traded minor-league right-hander Tyler Uberstine to the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Eli White and sent former top shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for lefty reliever Erik Miller. Let’s…
Aug 4, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin (5) hits a grand slam against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect What can you even say at this point? Normally, I love doing a big, deep dive analysis in these game recaps, but tonight we’re going straight to the highlights because this was a complete ass-whipping and doesn’t need any further introduction. So here we go, starting with the Willson Contreras single that got things started in the first.…
BOSTON (AP) — Caleb Durbin hit a grand slam, Patrick Sandoval earned his first major league win in more than two years and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.Wilyer Abreu launched a pair of solo homers for the rolling Red Sox, who hit four home runs for the second consecutive game and have won 24 of their last 27.Sandoval (1-0) struck out five and allowed two runs on six hits and four walks over five-plus innings. It was his first win since May…
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BOSTON (WHDH) – The Boston Red Sox made a series of trade deadline acquisitions Monday, including two catchers, an outfielder, and a left-handed reliever. Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow gave the team his ultimate vote of confidence, saying they deserve the added talent. The Red Sox made one of the biggest splashes of the day – acquiring three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman and veteran catcher Jake Rogers from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez, right-handed pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson, right-handed pitching prospect Kyson Witherspoon, and outfield prospect Enddy Azocar. The Red Sox also…
Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow wasn’t afraid to get bold ahead of Monday’s MLB trade deadline. He made arguably the most shocking deal of deadline day, acquiring All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for catcher Carlos Narvaez and a massive prospect haul. Top pitching prospects Anthony Eyanson (No. 2 Red Sox prospect, per MLB Pipeline) and Kyson Witherspoon (No. 4) were shipped to Baltimore along with top outfield prospect Enddy Azocar (No. 5) and a player to be named later. Boston also received catcher Jake Rogers in the deal. Later, the Red Sox…