The Patriots are just over a week away from roster cuts with one more preseason game to go. Before the Patriots take on the Giants in their preseason finale, let’s take another crack at a 53-man roster projection. QUARTERBACK (2) Drake Maye, Joshua Dobbs Ben Wooldridge has shown promise throughout the summer, but it seems unlikely that another team would claim him if the Patriots elect to waive him at roster cuts. Maye is the unquestioned starter. It would still be worth checking the waiver wire to see if another quarterback shakes free who could compete with Dobbs for the…
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MINNEAPOLIS — Milton Williams stood inside the visitor’s locker room at U.S. Bank Stadium, one stall down from fellow defensive tackle Christian Barmore, and thought about the future. Williams played sparingly in the Patriots’ 20-12 preseason win over the Vikings, and Barmore didn’t play at all. But the big-ticket free agent signed this offseason has seen enough this summer to have a sense for what kind of impact they can make as a pair when the regular season begins. “I already told him,” Williams said, “it’s gonna be how it was last year with me and [Eagles defensive tackle] Jalen…
The Boston Red Sox reportedly have a new first baseman. Late Sunday night, multiple reports indicated the Red Sox were finalizing a deal with Nathaniel Lowe, who was released by the Washington Nationals last week. The move isn’t surprising, as numerous rumors connected Boston to Lowe after his release. Chris Cotillo of MassLive suggested Lowe could be in the lineup Monday night when the Red Sox begin a two-game home series against the Baltimore Orioles. “The Red Sox are close to adding a veteran first baseman for the home stretch,” Cotillo wrote. “Boston is finalizing a contract with Nathaniel Lowe…
For a second straight week, one team sat virtually all of its starters in a Patriots preseason game, and that team was not the Patriots. Mike Vrabel trotted out his top offense and defense for a few series each Saturday in Minnesota, then sent in all available backups to wrap up a close win. Once again, they did the job. Here are the Herald’s film observations from the Pats’ 20-12 triumph in the Twin Cities: Studs WR Efton Chism III The undrafted rookie can stop renting, and start looking for houses around Foxboro. His performance — six catches, 71 yards…
We can’t even help ourselves. This all starts yesterday with Isaiah Campbell unable to seal the game easily in the 9th, forcing Aroldis Chapman to come into the game and finish it out. That left him “unavailable” today in a game they needed him even more so in the final frame. I’m just feeling a little lost on the decision though, why would you not want to just get this game done and dusted with a fantastic closer? Really irked by the domino effect here.My bigger concern is the offense cooling off. Aside from Duran’s double and Abreu’s homer, no…
BOSTON (AP) — Dane Myers and Jakob Marsee homered in Miami’s three-run ninth inning and the Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.Myers hit the second pitch from Greg Weissert (4-4) into Boston’s bullpen to tie it, and Marsee sent a pitch from Steven Matz into the seats in right.Tyler Phillips (2-1) worked a scoreless inning, and Anthony Bender got the final three outs for his fourth save. Eric Wagaman also homered for the Marlins.Boston’s Wilyer Abreu had a two-run homer that popped out of the glove of right fielder Myers when…
The Red Sox didn’t add any bats ahead of the trade deadline, but a player with whom they have been linked all season will reportedly be joining the club after all. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan and others, the Red Sox are in talks to sign former Washington Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Lowe was designated for assignment earlier this week by the Nationals and now looks primed to join a Red Sox lineup that already ranked among MLB’s highest scoring offenses. First baseman Nathaniel Lowe and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal, sources tell ESPN. Lowe was…
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh might be running away with the American League MVP award. Raleigh hit home run No. 47 on Sunday night against the New York Mets, extending his lead atop MLB’s home run list. Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber were tied for second place behind Raleigh with 43 homers apiece as of 10 p.m. ET on Sunday. Raleigh’s No. 47 happened in the top of the seventh inning against Mets relief pitcher Reed Garrett. Raleigh is closing in on Salvador Perez’s record of 48 home runs in a single season for a…
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As the Red Sox continue seeking out potential options at first base, one of the club’s top prospects is getting an opportunity to prove he belongs in the mix. Jhostynxon Garcia, currently ranked as Boston’s No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline, made his first professional appearance at first base for the WooSox on Sunday. The outfielder had recently begun taking grounders at the position, and this weekend marked his first opportunity to play first in a game. Originally signed as an international free agent 2019, Garcia broke out as one of the top prospects in the Red Sox system last…