Ex-Patriots safety Rodney Harrison named Football Hall of Fame finalist

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Harrison was announced as one of 15 finalists on Wednesday. For the first time since becoming eligible to receive pro football’s highest individual honor, Rodney Harrison has advanced to the final round of Pro Football Hall of Fame voting. As was announced on Wednesday night, he …

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

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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Red Sox’ Triston Casas named AL Rookie of the Year finalist

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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Red Sox’ Alex Verdugo named Gold Glove finalist

Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo has been named a finalist for the 2023 American League Gold Glove Award in right field, Rawlings and Major League Baseball announced earlier Wednesday afternoon. For the first time in his career, Alex Verdugo is a Gold Glove finalist! pic.twitter.com/pAoajsOaqq — Red Sox (@RedSox) October 18, 2023 A first-time finalist, …

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Red Sox prospect Starlyn Nuñez named Dominican Summer League All-Star

Red Sox infield prospect Starlyn Nunez has been named a 2023 Dominican Summer League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Thursday. Nunez makes up an All-Star infield that includes Rockies prospects Ronny Ugarte (1B), Bairon Ledesman (2B), and Kelvin Hidalgo (SS). The switch-hitting 17-year-old is coming off a debut season in which he batted .325/.391/.479 …

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Red Sox prospect Natanael Yuten named Florida Complex League All-Star

Red Sox outfield prospect Natanael Yuten has been named a 2023 Florida Complex League All-Star, Minor League Baseball announced on Thursday. Recognized alongside the likes of Yankees outfield prospects Willy Montero and John Cruz, Yuten enjoyed a productive summer in Fort Myers. The left-handed hitting 18-year-old batted a stout .336/.396/.483 with nine doubles, two triples, …

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Brad Marchand named Bruins captain

Things we love to see. The Legacy Continues. ©️ pic.twitter.com/hBpDIvOrB0 — Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) September 20, 2023 The Boston Bruins have named Brad Marchand the next captain of their squad. It comes as little surprise, with the fan favorite being a shoe-in candidate for the role. May he continue to make Bruins fans proud, congrats …

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Pastrnak named NHL’s first star of the week

Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports Price is going up, Don. When you’re hot, you’re hot. The good vibes kept coming this afternoon for David Pastrnak, who was named the league’s first star of the week for running roughshod over California. Pastrnak put up 7G-1A-8PTS totals in four games for the B’s last week — all …

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