Re-signed Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, who is now under contract for the next five years after a four-year extension was given to him by Brad Stevens on October 8, will “continue getting opportunities” from head coach Joe Mazzulla despite his early-season shooting woes; which included a 3/20 start from beyond the arc. “The C’s …
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Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports He was one of the best pitchers in the AL this year, but was his performance repeatable? Who is he and where does he come from? He’s long-time right-handed starting pitcher Sonny Gray. He comes from Minnesota by way of Cincinnati after a pit stop in New York via Oakland. He’s …
Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas has been named a finalist for the 2023 American League Rookie of of the Year Award, the BBWAA and Major League Baseball announced on Monday. Already in the running for his first Silver Slugger Award, Casas was recognized alongside the likes of Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee and Orioles infielder …
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While the current state of the Patriots certainly isn’t ideal, Sunday’s outcome against Washington was yet another reminder of just how bad things have gotten here in New England. The post Mayo vs Vrabel? Patriots Better Off Staying the Course appeared first on PatsFans.com.
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Seriously… if his growth between 2022 and 2023 is an indicator, the Red Sox are in for a treat. 2023 In One Sentence Triston Casas’ rookie year started with growing pains but ended with big moments, and he’s going to be a mainstay on this roster for years to come. The …
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Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Plus, the the passing of a bullpen stalwart On Friday, we heard news that Justin Turner declined to exercise an option that would keep him in Boston one more year. Regardless of whether he wants to stay here, there was never any doubt that he would do this, as he’s …
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New York Times There’s still lots of baseball out there. Professional baseball in North America is over for the time being. You may not miss it yet (there were 2,430 regular season Major League games this year, plus the postseason, the minors, and college baseball — it’s okay if you need a little break), but …
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The Boston Celtics have been arguably the best team in the NBA so far. They remade their roster this summer in hopes of getting over the hump and winning the franchise’s 18th championship. Trading for Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday were two massive swings. It left some questions, but the Celtics are proving it was …
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Red Sox prospects Zach Penrod and Corey Rosier represented the American League in Sunday evening’s 2023 Fall Stars Game at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. How did the two Glendale Desert Dogs teammates fare in the Arizona Fall League’s 17th annual showcase? Penrod received the first call out of the American League bullpen, relieving starter …
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Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports New England had just four wide receivers on the game day roster. After injuries last week to Kendrick Bourne and DeVante Parker, the New England Patriots depth at wide receiver was set to be tested against the Washington Commanders. Without their top two receivers in terms of snaps, New England entered …
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Photo by Michael Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images Currently the owners of the fifth overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots will likely have several ways they could go in the first round next April. They might go after a quarterback to replace a struggling Mac Jones, or bring in some wide receiver …
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Even without Derrick White, and with Joe Mazzulla donning glasses on the sideline, the Boston Celtics could not be stopped in Brooklyn on November 4. Three players scored 20 or more points against the Nets with the fourth star, Jrue Holiday finishing just one rebound away from his sixth triple-double of his professional career. This …
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Back when the NFL schedule was first released, I predicted this would be a bad team. I only gave them 6 wins on the season. I was wrong, this is a very bad team. The post MORSE: 15 Observations – Patriots Are A Very Bad Team appeared first on PatsFans.com.
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports A heavyweight bout. Just the facts When: Tonight, 8 PM Where: American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing perspective: Defending Big D Know your enemy 7-2-1, 15PTS, first in the Pacific Division Roope Hintz: 5G-6A-11PTS; Joe Pavelski: 4G-6A-10PTS; Jamie Benn: 3G-6A-9PTS Jake Oettinger: …
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Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images What would it take to make Cease trade in his pale hose for some red ones? Welcome to Smash or Pass, a new offseason series in which we’ll examine various free agents and trade targets to determine whether they make sense for the Red Sox. Today, we’re discussing Chicago White …
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Officially in the mix. HeinenWatch is officially over! The Bruins announced this evening that the team has signed forward Danton Heinen to a one-year NHL deal for slightly more than the league minimum. The contract will carry a cap hit of $775,000. Heinen signed a PTO …
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Myles Byant supports Tyreek Hill as he leaps to make a catch | Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Daily news and links for Wednesday. The trade deadline came and went yesterday and, consistent with how the season has gone so far, the Patriots did not make any moves. Fans and pundits were …
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Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images New England and its starting quarterback have struggled in the two years since McDaniels’ departure. Ever since Josh McDaniels left the New England Patriots to become the Las Vegas Raiders’ head coach, the arrow has been pointing in the wrong direction for Mac Jones. After he …
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Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The answer to your question, by the way, is yes, of course… but Rafi’s production needs to improve in 2024 and beyond. 2023 In One Sentence Rafael Devers signed a 10 year, $313 million contract, causing Red Sox faithful to collectively breathe a sigh of relief and put their pitchforks down …
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Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The wheel of DoPS has spun and honestly, it’s a fair punishment Boston’s Charlie McAvoy has been suspended for four games for an Illegal Check to the Head on Florida’s Oliver Ekman-Larsson. https://t.co/15U2cH3yq1 — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) October 31, 2023 Charlie McAvoy has been suspended four games for his …
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Jim Rassol / USA TODAY NETWORK Notes, musings, and observations from the New England Patriots’ 31-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The last time the New England Patriots lost a game in Miami to the Dolphins, Joe Biden was the President of the United States. I guess the Pats were due for a loss down …
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Plus, John Schreiber has a new pitch Another day, another former colleague of Craig Breslow’s offering heaps of praise on the new Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer. This time it’s Will Venable. The former Sox bench coach and fellow Ivy Leaguer (he went to Princeton) has worked alongside Breslow for the past few years with …
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Since taking over as President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics, Brad Stevens has been far from shy about pulling the trigger on a trade. Entering his third season in the new role, the Celtics roster looks drastically different than it did when the former coach took over. In the last couple of years, …
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This was no different than the bogus call last season when Rhamondre Stevenson’s forward progress was stopped, yet a Raiders defender stripped him of the ball. The sideline parabolic microphones pick up everything, including the players swearing. The post MORSE: Patriots Can’t Overcome the Dolphins and the Officials’ Poor Calls appeared first on PatsFans.com.