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NESN Removes Senate Ad Targeting Red Sox Ownership after IP Concerns
politics58 minutes ago

NESN Removes Senate Ad Targeting Red Sox Ownership after IP Concerns

NESN pulled Graham Platner’s 15‑second Senate campaign ad that attacked Red Sox ownership, citing unauthorized use of third‑party intellectual property and noncompliance with advertising standards; the spot, which used the team’s font and colors and referenced Mookie Betts, aired during a Red Sox game before being removed, highlighting Platner’s critique of Fenway Sports Group’s ownership amid broader concerns about private equity and the team’s performance.

via Mediaite|
#boston-red-sox#fenway-sports-group#graham-platner
Contreras Sparks Red Sox Offense in Breakout Season
sports18 hours ago

Contreras Sparks Red Sox Offense in Breakout Season

Willson Contreras has become the Red Sox’s standout performer, hitting .281 with 11 HR and 33 RBI through 50 games and posting an elite 0.899 OPS, 148 wRC+, and ~2.0 fWAR. His defense at first base has improved (+3 DRS, +4 FRV), and he leads Boston in homers, RBI, OPS, and WAR. If he stays healthy, he’s on pace for a career-best season, supported by a higher pull-rate and sustained elite bat speed, though age and workload keep expectations measured.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#boston-red-sox#defense-at-first-base#mlb
Contreras spurs Fenway benches-clearing skirmish after plate collision
sports2 days ago

Contreras spurs Fenway benches-clearing skirmish after plate collision

Willson Contreras sparked a benches-clearing incident at Fenway when he barreled toward home on a hit by Ceddanne Rafaela, colliding with Twins catcher Victor Caratini as the throw beat him to the plate; the exchange led to a brief dugout brawl with no punches thrown, and Contreras later warned the Brewers that retaliation would follow if they hit him again, amid a history of on-field altercations for the Red Sox star.

via New York Post|
#benches-clearing#boston-red-sox#home-plate-collision
Red Sox Place Trevor Story on 10-Day IL, Sogard Recalled to Fill In
sports10 days ago

Red Sox Place Trevor Story on 10-Day IL, Sogard Recalled to Fill In

The Red Sox placed Trevor Story on the 10-day injured list with a groin issue, recalling Nick Sogard to replace him. Story has slumped to .206/.244/.303 with a 47 wRC+, -0.4 fWAR, and subpar defense this season, giving him time to rest and reset. In the meantime, Andruw Monasterio, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, or Sogard could see time at short, with Marcelo Mayer potentially shifting from second base to short if needed.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#boston-red-sox#injury
Schwarber’s Power Reminds Red Sox of What They Missed in Phillies Win
sports12 days ago

Schwarber’s Power Reminds Red Sox of What They Missed in Phillies Win

Kyle Schwarber homered in the first inning for the Phillies in a 2-1 win at Fenway, extending his homer streak to five games. Don Mattingly called him 'dangerous' as Boston’s pitcher struggled early. The reminder comes with Schwarber’s 2021 postseason success for Boston that included a grand slam, and his 204 homers for Philadelphia since 2022, placing him tied for 10th on the Phillies’ franchise list with Dick Allen.

via The Boston Globe|
#boston-red-sox#fenway-park#kyle-schwarber
Valdez Denies Intent as HBP Triggers Red Sox-Tigers Bench-Clearing
mlb20 days ago

Valdez Denies Intent as HBP Triggers Red Sox-Tigers Bench-Clearing

Detroit left-hander Framber Valdez was ejected after hitting Trevor Story with a 94 mph fastball in the fourth inning, sparking a benches-clearing moment as Boston built a 10-2 lead and went on to win 10-3. Valdez allowed nine hits and 10 runs, including three homers, before Brenan Hanifee finished for Detroit. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy questioned Valdez’s intent, while Valdez denied deliberately throwing at Story; Tigers manager A.J. Hinch called it a confusing moment. The piece also notes a past cross-up incident involving Valdez in Houston.

via Bleacher Report|
#boston-red-sox#detroit-tigers#framber-valdez
Valdez ejected as Tigers-Red Sox benches clear after hit-by-pitch
sports20 days ago

Valdez ejected as Tigers-Red Sox benches clear after hit-by-pitch

Detroit left-hander Framber Valdez was ejected after hitting Trevor Story with a 94 mph fastball following back-to-back homers by Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu, triggering a benches-clearing incident in the Red Sox’s 10-3 win over the Tigers; the moment adds to ongoing scrutiny of Valdez’s temperament as he adjusts to Detroit on a three-year, $115 million deal.

via The New York Times|
#benches-clearing#boston-red-sox#detroit-tigers
Beckett says he authored the viral pants-insult after Cora’s Red Sox firing
sports24 days ago

Beckett says he authored the viral pants-insult after Cora’s Red Sox firing

Former Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett revealed on Rob Bradford’s podcast that he originated the viral ‘pants’ insult tied to Alex Cora’s firing. Bradford had posted the quip on X, and Beckett said it fit the moment and that Cora was the right coach to steady the team. Boston sat 12-19 in the AL East amid fan unrest—including a Fenway banner calling for Breslow’s ouster and the team’s sale. Cora was fired on April 25, with Chad Tracy as interim manager, and he plans to spend time with his family this season.

via New York Post|
#alex-cora#boston-red-sox#firing
Sox Shorthanded as Garrett Crochet Lands on IL with Shoulder Inflammation
sports27 days ago

Sox Shorthanded as Garrett Crochet Lands on IL with Shoulder Inflammation

Boston placed left-hander Garrett Crochet on the 15-day IL with left shoulder inflammation, recalling Nate Eaton from Triple-A to fill the roster; Crochet said he’s confident he’ll return soon after noting fatigue in his last start. Despite three quality starts, he endured a rough outing vs. Minnesota (11 runs in 1⅔ innings), leaving him with a 6.30 ERA through six starts.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#boston-red-sox#garrett-crochet
Cora Passes on 2026 MLB Return, Chooses Family Time Over a Dugout
sports27 days ago

Cora Passes on 2026 MLB Return, Chooses Family Time Over a Dugout

Alex Cora isn’t pursuing a new MLB managerial job in 2026, opting to spend time with his sons in Puerto Rico after being dismissed by Boston. Reports allege the Phillies offered him their managerial position before settling on Don Mattingly as interim, but Cora chose not to pursue it. Boston’s payroll obligations would continue if he remains unsigned, with any future team needing to pay fair market value for a manager. Phillies skipper Rob Thomson indicated no hard feelings and left open the possibility of an advisory role in the future.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#alex-cora#boston-red-sox#don-mattingly
Cora declines Phillies’ managing offer after Red Sox firing, Mattingly to interim boss
sports27 days ago

Cora declines Phillies’ managing offer after Red Sox firing, Mattingly to interim boss

Alex Cora, just fired by the Red Sox, declined the Phillies’ offer to manage the team, leading Philadelphia to promote Don Mattingly to interim manager. Cora remains under contract with Boston through 2027 and plans to sit out the rest of the season, while Mattingly steers the Phillies in the near term as MLB discusses potential long-term candidates.

via USA Today|
#alex-cora#boston-red-sox#don-mattingly
Red Sox Extend Front-Office Shakeup as Cora Is Ousted
sports1 month ago

Red Sox Extend Front-Office Shakeup as Cora Is Ousted

An Athletic analysis argues that Boston’s 10-17 start has intensified a revolving-door era under John Henry, as Alex Cora is dismissed and Craig Breslow retools the staff in a bid to fix a run-prevention oriented approach; Breslow’s influence is linked to firing multiple coaches, while missed free-agent targets and underperforming offense underline broader dysfunction rather than a coherent plan, suggesting the Red Sox’s “survivor” saga may continue rather than be resolved this season.

via The New York Times|
#boston-red-sox#coaching-staff#front-office