Yankees dominated Red Sox and then never led vs. Rays. Shades of Sixers-Knicks after Celtics got bounced.
My god, I count 12 former Red Sox (including farmhands) who suited up for the White Sox this year, and that doesn't even count manager Will Venable. And the best of them is Chase Meidroth, who just had a better season than all members of the so-called Big Three combined.
Farewell to Tony Romo, who was revolutionary until he was aggravating.
Fitting that the series ends with Caleb Durbin being overpowered. Scrappy player, but he can't be one of your primary offensive acquisitions. The Red Sox got what they paid for.
This is what happens when you nickel and dime an offense. Remember the 2008 Red Sox that came back from 7-0 down in the seventh vs. the Rays to send the ALCS back to Tampa? Their lineup featured Coco, Pedroia, Ortiz, Youkilis, Drew, Bay and Varitek. That's an offense. This is a prayer.
Playoff Whitlock and Regular Season Whitlock continue to be two different pitchers, unfortunately.
Just an absolute disaster for Red Sox. Rutschman hands the Yankees 3 bases in a one-run game, Crochet doesn't get anyone out in his return, and the season is slipping away.
Roman Anthony dealing with pain in his right hand (same hand as torn finger ligament) after two check swings. Tracy unsure if he can go tomorrow, still evaluating.
No idea why NBC thought that booth needed two Yankees. Gimme Framingham Lou, Benetti and Girardi and that's a solid broadcast. Rizzo's fine, but too many voices.
The Kyle Williams trifecta: doesn't hustle after Maye pick, even though he was intended target, steps out of bounds FOUR times on what should've been a 50-yard TD, fields kickoff on sideline and steps out at the 9. Another wasted WR pick...
The combo of Bregman and Devers combine this year for 65 HR, 179 R, 190 RBI, 8.5 WAR
You don't even have to go that far back. Remember the continuation of the Royals game in 2019? Kids free, adults $5 general admission, one of the best party atmospheres of the year.
@brianmacp.bsky.social · 2w agoThey’re selling tickets to the relocated Cubs-Red Sox game for $100 and up? Who’s buying those tickets on two days’ notice? I remember in ~1994 when the Kingdome roof broke and the Mariners had to relocate a bunch of home games, and the games at Fenway Park were $10 general admission tickets.
Willson Contreras said he’s not sure if he’ll be ready for the playoffs. Having a hard time gripping the bat after HBP a week ago. Said he’s getting all the treatment he can but doesn’t want to take a roster spot from someone if he can’t hit.He’s hoping it’ll improve soon but TBD
Trans Teen Hatches Nefarious Plot To Undergo Years Of Medical Treatments And Counseling To Win At Swimming https://theonion.com/trans-teen-hatches-nefarious-plot-to-undergo-years-of-m-1850433563/
Boston College ranks 68th out of 68 teams in spending on the football roster, and I can't say I have a problem with that. (although I do miss the days a generation ago when Eagles football and hoops were good) www.nytimes.com/athletic/int...
Does your college football roster cost $8M or $50M? Here's our report on 68 teams
The best teams are, on average, the ones paying players the most, but there's a wide disparity between the schools at the top and the bottom of major conferences.
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Congrats to two great guys who have put in their time and built this thing from the ground up.
Chad Finn@chadfinn.bsky.social · 4w ago
Drake Maye looks like he's ready to face some mediocre defenses again. Last 5 games against the iron: 7 TDs, 7 INTs.
The California Angels won a title in 2002. Arte Moreno bought the team in 2003. Subsequent achievements for the Angels include: The squandering of the second half of Albert Pujols' career, the Rendon contract, the wasting of Trout's entire career, the wasting of the first chapter of Shohei's career.
Molly Knight@mollyknight.bsky.social · last mo.Press release from Stan Kroenke on buying the Angels. The sale will close in Q1 of 2027, subject to approval by MLB.
The 5 Simpsons lines I've uttered the most: 1. "Me fail English? That's unpossible." 2. "How much farther to the Grammar Rodeo?" 3. "Follow...your heart." 4. "In conclusion, Libya is a land of contrasts." 5. "To obtain a special dialing wand, please mash the keypad with your palm."
Christy Lemire@christylemire.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe five Simpsons lines I've uttered the most: - "This year, give her English muffins." Whatever you say, Mr. Billboard! - Mono meaning one, and rail meaning rail - Wait a minute. Statue of Liberty: That was our planet! - Oh pick me, teacher, I'm ever so smart! - My boy's a box! Damn you ... a box!
In today's newsletter: I had an email back-and-forth with a PR guy who promotes gambling on the Little League World Series. I honestly never expected a reply, but the world is amazing and filled with wonder. www.cupofcoffeenews.com/cup-of-coffe...
For any Boston-area peeps, I'll be appearing at @belmontbooks.bsky.social on Wednesday, September 9, selling and signing copies of "101 Lessons From The Dugout." I'll be in conversation with the great Michael Silverman, and we'll talk plenty of Red Sox and Yankees as well. bit.ly/4xEUuWM
Ken Davidoff and Michael Silverman discuss 101 Lessons from the Dugout
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Caught up with Michael Holley, who says he's doing great after a scary incident Friday in which he fainted on air while filling in on Peacock's "PFT Live" program. Holley said via text that it has been determined to have been a case of dehydration.
New shirt unveiled by Red Sox players today in celebration of Caleb Durbin:
Thoughts on Jeff Bezos buying a piece of Liverpool, but more importantly being part of the group that has an option to become majority owners in the next 12 months. Might John Henry actually be ready to sell his soccer team? www.linkedin.com/posts/john-t...
OK, so there's one more story we're following today at LinkedIn News: Jeff Bezos is part of a group that just bought a one-third stake in famed Premier League team Liverpool, but the part that...
OK, so there's one more story we're following today at LinkedIn News: Jeff Bezos is part of a group that just bought a one-third stake in famed Premier League team Liverpool, but the part that really ...
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As of today, the White Sox would get a first-round bye but the Dodgers would not