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Patriots punter Bryce Baringer selected to PFWA’s 2023 All-Rookie team

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David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Bryce Baringer averaged 46.9 yards per punt in his first NFL season. New England Patriots punter Bryce Baringer has been named to the Pro Football Writers of America’s 2023 All-Rookie team, the organization announced Tuesday. The former consensus All-American out of the Big Ten averaged 46.9 yards per punt during …

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How did Red Sox prospect Fraymi De Leon fare in 2023?

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Fraymi De Leon received the highest bonus of any prospect the Red Sox signed during the 2022 international signing period. How has the Dominican infielder fared in the professional ranks since putting pen to paper a little over two years ago? De Leon was ranked by Baseball America as the No. 32 prospect in his …

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Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia ended 2023 season on encouraging note

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Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia enjoyed a productive second half with Low-A Salem in 2023. Garcia was a late addition to Salem’s roster after beginning the year at extended spring training in Fort Myers. The 21-year-old was then called up on June 1 as a corresponding move for fellow outfielder Miguel Bleis landing on …

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Among bad teams, the 2023 Patriots are uniquely lopsided

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Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images Normally, teams that end up picking in the top 3 are horrendous in all three phases of the game. Not the 2023 Patriots. Right after the loss to the New York Giants that all but ensured any remaining Thanksgiving leftovers in the fridge would be casualties of Patriots Nation eating …

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Speedy Red Sox prospect Corey Rosier had an action-packed 2023 season

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Before even completing his first full season in pro ball, Corey Rosier had already played for three different organizations as a result of being traded twice. Rosier, a 12th-round selection of the Mariners in the 2021 draft out of UNC Greensboro, was one of two players traded by the M’s to the Padres for infielder …

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More Internal Frustration Comes to Light During Disappointing Patriots 2023 Season

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Following the 2022 season, the Boston Herald provided some insight as it pertained to the problems going on inside the walls of Gillette Stadium after New England’s 8-9 finish. With the Patriots currently sitting at 4-12 heading into this weekend, the Herald didn’t wait until after the season to provide a window into what’s gone …

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Red Sox pitching prospect Angel Bastardo saw his stock rise in 2023

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Angel Bastardo was one of 11 minor-league pitchers in the Red Sox organization to reach the century mark in strikeouts this past season. Bastardo, 21, split the 2023 campaign between High-A Greenville and Double-A Portland, posting a 4.68 ERA and 4.16 FIP with 149 punchouts to 55 walks over 24 total starts (119 1/3 innings …

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New England Patriots links 1/02/24 – Pats’ 2023 roster: Plenty of heart, short on star power

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DeMario Douglas lays out in effort to make a catch | Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images Daily news and links for Tuesday. TEAM TALK Evan Lazar’s After Further Review: Evaluating Bailey Zappe’s performance, defense closes the gap vs. Josh Allen. Mike Dussault tells us what’s at stake in the Patriots season finale vs. Jets Conference …

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Patriots Likely Thankful That 2023 Is Over

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The Buffalo Bills are nowhere near the championship level team most everyone thought they would be. The biggest telltale factor is that the Bills had four takeaways against the Patriots and won by only six points. In the end, the Bills are clearly better than the Patriots, and held on to win 27-21 on Sunday …

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Preview: Bruins roll into Detroit to end 2023 (the calendar year)

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Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images Will we be singing Auld Lang Syne or drinking our woes? Just the facts When: Tonight, 5:00 PM Where: Little Caesars Area — Detroit, Mich. How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing SB Nation site: Winiging It In Motown Know your enemy 17-15-4, 38PTS, 5th in …

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Red Sox prospect Eddinson Paulino was a stabilizing force for High-A Greenville in 2023

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Red Sox infield prospect Eddinson Paulino proved to be one of the organization’s more durable minor-leaguers in 2023. Paulino, 21, spent this entire past season with High-A Greenville. The sweet-swinging left-handed hitter slashed a respectable .257/.338/.420 and led the affiliate in games played (115), hits (113), doubles (28), home runs (12, tied with two other …

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2023 In Review: Kutter Crawford Can Get Even Better

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Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports The unheralded starter might be sneakily be a key piece of the 2024 rotation. 2023 In One Sentence Kutter Crawford is good. — Jake Roy (@Jake3Roy) March 26, 2023 2023 In Another Sentence Kutter Crawford once again found himself a key piece of the rotation in 2023 and responded by taking …

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2023 In Review: An Up-And-Down Season for Garrett Whitlock

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Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Elbow issues resurfaced this year, leading to multiple stints on the IL and a return to the bullpen in the second half of the season. 2023 In One Sentence Looking to establish himself as a perennial member of the rotation, Whitlock once again encountered elbow issues requiring multiple IL stints …

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2023 In Review: Masatka Yoshida Was Good. Then He Wasn’t.

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Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images 2023 In One Sentence It was the tale of two halves, one which was stellar, the other which was not. The Positives Signing a five-year $90 million dollar deal is going to come with expectations. This is especially true of Masataka Yoshida who, coming from NPB, had no track record …

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Newest Red Sox pitching prospect Richard Fitts was named 2023 Eastern League Pitcher of the Year

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Richard Fitts, one of the newest members of the Red Sox organization, is coming off a very impressive 2023 season. One of three pitchers acquired from the Yankees in Tuesday night’s Alex Verdugo trade, Fitts earned Pitcher of the Year honors in the Eastern League after putting up solid numbers for New York’s Double-A affiliate …

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2023 in Review: Ol’ Reliable Rob Refsnyder

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Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports Thankfully, someone to rely on in the field and at the plate. 2023 In One Sentence Coming off the bench, Rob Refsnyder did everything we asked of him in the outfield and against left-handed pitching. The Positives First and foremost, he made zero errors in 2023, a glorious achievement for our …

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Red Sox outfield prospect Allan Castro takes step forward in 2023

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Another year, another step forward for Red Sox outfield prospect Allan Castro. Castro, who assistant general manager Eddie Romero identified as a sleeper prospect at the conclusion of the 2022 season, broke camp this spring with Low-A Salem and served as the Red Sox’ Opening Day right fielder. In 69 games with Boston’s Carolina League …

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Red Sox Player Power Rankings: The 2023 Finale

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Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images Now that the 2023 campaign is over, it’s time for the season finale of our player power rankings. There is no denying that the 2023 season was a largely difficult one for the Red Sox and their fans. Although they occasionally looked feisty, this was a team with a low …

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2023 Bruins Prospect Challenge THREAD

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The Boston Boy Tournament is already on! Here’s a place to keep an eye on all of it! Just the Facts: The What: A prospect tournament featuring Metro Division and Atlantic Division teams. The Where: Usually Harborcenter in Buffalo, NY. That did not change this year. The When: September 15th to 18th The Opponents: The …

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O’Brien On Patriots’ 2023 Offense: “We’re in it Together”

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Offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien met with the media on Tuesday, talking about a variety of topics coming off this weekend’s loss after the New England Patriots fell short 25-20 against the Eagles on Sunday. The post O’Brien On Patriots’ 2023 Offense: “We’re in it Together” appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Who Are the 2023 Patriots Captains? Here are the Six Names

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The Patriots named their 2023 captains on Friday, with one notable player joining the group heading into this season. The post Who Are the 2023 Patriots Captains? Here are the Six Names appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Who Made the 2023 Patriots Practice Squad?

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Following the club paring down its roster in order to get down to the 53-man roster limit, we now know who the New England Patriots signed to their practice squad after many of them were brought back on Wednesday. The post Who Made the 2023 Patriots Practice Squad? appeared first on PatsFans.com.

2023 Front Office Ratings: Jim Montgomery had a strong start marred by a horrible finish

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images Coach Monty made a lot of fans and a lot of support coming out of a shaky offseason. Then April came around. Jim Montgomery – Coach Average Reader Rating: 6.5 Average Writer Rating: 7.4 Unlike the NFL or MLB, it’s kind of hard to gauge the real impact …

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2023 Player Ratings: Reliable Brandon Carlo stood tall on defense

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Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images He didn’t stand out, which is a good thing. There was a time in the early part of last regular season, during those “the Bruins may never lose a game” days, where Brandon Carlo set up his own island in the middle of the Low Event Ocean: Brandon Carlo finds …

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