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Phillies beat Red Sox behind Wilson Ramos' impressive debut
Wilson Ramos stood at second base on Wednesday night with his fists clenched as two more runs scored and his new teammates rushed to the top of the …
Boston Red Sox"Mookie Betts and JD Martínez are two of the best 3 hitters in baseball" -Gabe Kapler
"Mookie Betts and JD Martínez are two of the best 3 hitters in baseball" -Gabe Kapler<p>Marly Rivera, ESPN Writer11h ago
Gabe KaplerRed Sox Vs. Phillies Lineups: Nathan Eovaldi Starts, Mookie Betts Sits
The Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies will wrap up their brief two-game series Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park.The Red Sox, who won …
Boston Red SoxWe’re witnessing MLB’s incredibly young future (which is bad for Mets)
Five thoughts for the midweek:<p><b>1.</b> Juan Soto is the youngest player in the majors this season. The Nationals outfielder will turn 20 in October. He …
Tampa BayRed Sox head home after 7-4 loss to Phillies
After off day Thursday, Tampa Bay comes to Fenway for a weekend series.<p>PHILADELPHIA -- Just because he was traded out of the American League East …
BaseballReady to Pay $25,000 For a Digital Baseball Card?
Forget paying a quid for a pack of football stickers and some gum if you're lucky. In the US, and Major League Baseball's brave new future, you could …
Boston Red SoxYankees can’t keep coming up empty in ideal scoring situations
Reality is hitting the Yankees hard. Especially when they load the bases.<p>The Red Sox are 10 games better than the Yankees and it’s not just the …
Boston Red SoxThe 2018 Red Sox are great and they make you know it
There is a relentlessness about these Boston Red Sox that goes beyond the typical greatness baseball teams show over the course of a season. Others …
BaseballCleveland Indians' MVP candidate Jose Ramirez right behind Boston's J.D. Martinez in AL HR race
CINCINNATI - Jose Ramirez says he doesn't think about the American League home run race. He says it never enters his mind.<p>But after a brief power …
BaseballJ.D. Martinez contending for Triple Crown | MLB.com
In his first season with the Red Sox, J.D. Martinez has slugged his way into contention for a Triple Crown. But one of his teammates may thwart that …
BaseballAlex Cora Has Great Take On J.D. Martinez-Mookie Betts MVP Debate
2,224<p>Not only do the Boston Red Sox boast the best record in Major League Baseball, they also feature the consensus leading candidates for the …
BaseballThat weird-looking baseball bat at Royals games? We’re glad you axed
As simple as a baseball bat might seem to be, people are forever tinkering with its design.<p>Bats have gotten shorter and lighter, handles have gotten …
Mookie BettsRonald Acuña, Vlad Guerrero Jr. or Juan Soto: Who ya got?
It feels like they’re coming out with awesome new baseball guys all the time nowadays, and man, oh, man is there an impressive crop of young players at or approaching the Major League level in 2018. Two of the guys listed here are already producing in the show — vying for the NL Rookie of the Year …
BaseballFull 2018 MLB Award Predictions at the Three-Quarter Mark
We've reached the home stretch of the 2018 MLB season. Postseason races are coming into focus. Most, if not all, of the big trades have been consummated.<p>It's a fine time, then, to gaze ahead and predict the winners of the major awards in each league: Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year and the …
BaseballThe Potential Light at the End of the Tunnel | FOX Sports
The NBA and NFL are known as copycat leagues. The teams that win it all dictate the landscape of the entire sport. As you can see, NBA teams are …
San DiegoDaily Red Sox Links: A Visit to Citizens Bank Park
When the Boston Red Sox visited the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park last night, Over The Monster was on the scene, or at least I was. I …
Citizens BankCora tips cap to players who stepped up after rash of early-season injuries
PHILADELPHIA -- Alex Cora wrapped up his pregame media briefing Tuesday by chronicling the baseball equivalent of First World problems.<p>The Red Sox …
BaseballFantasy Baseball: Ronald Acuna shooting up in latest Rotisserie rankings update
With Ronald Acuna on a tear, Scott White takes a moment to re-assess his Fantasy value for the rest of the season.<p><i>Looking to make a deal? Head over</i> …
SportsBreakdown: One of the Best Weeks of the Red Sox Season
How do you follow up a week that you swept the 2nd best team in the league and your division rival New York Yankees in a 4 game series? Maybe go out …
Boston Red SoxHarrison Bader has become a fielding superstar | MLB.com
If you were asked who baseball's best defensive outfielders were, you might immediately think of Kevin Kiermaier or Mookie Betts. Maybe you'd go to …
Tampa BayRed Sox slugger J.D. Martinez has turned into Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds over the last calendar year
Martinez has hit 59 homers over the past 365 days, and that's not the only eye-catching stat over the last year<p>Here's a PSA: Boston Red Sox slugger …
BaseballChris Sale is measuring up to peak Pedro, and two other overlooked Red Sox stats
J.D. Martinez and Mookie Betts are slugging above .650, and Mitch Moreland, while helpful, is hitting for his career average.
Boston Red SoxWho has a better case for AL MVP, Mookie Betts or J.D. Martinez?
<i>Welcome to Boston.com’s Sports Q, our daily conversation, initiated by you and moderated by Chad Finn, about a compelling topic in Boston sports.</i> …
American League (MLB)Philadelphia Phillies a threat to land Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel in free agency
<b>PHILADELPHIA --</b> The last time the Red Sox had an All-Star closer hit free agency, he ran toward the bags of money that awaited him in …
Boston Red SoxGame Thread 8/14: Red Sox at Phillies
Tonight, the Phillies face the enormous, chainsaw-handed behemoth of the American League. The Boston Red Sox have come to town, and the only way out …
BaseballThe Daily Grind: Jose’s Favorite Cookies
And we’re back! Over six starters and (nearly) the entire Blue Jays lineup are my top waiver wire targets for tomorrow. Check out all my picks in …
Sports AnalyticsSt. Louis Cardinals: Do the Cards need some ‘new blood’ in the front office?
The St. Louis Cardinals front office recently shook up the coaching staff and the roster. Does the front office also need to add some ‘new blood’ …
BaseballDaily Red Sox Links: Steve Pearce is Good: A One Act Play
Pearce has played far above what was expected when his right-handed bat was added to provide depth. Plus more about the best team in baseball.We pan …
BaseballTen secrets to the success of playoff contenders
Look at the top of the standings and you find the better teams. Look at the top of the leaderboards and you find simple explanations for why the …
BaseballTop 5 all-time Boston Red Sox starting pitchers
Out of all of the pitchers who have toed the rubber for the Boston Red Sox, who are the top five pitchers ever?<p>When looking at the best starting …
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