After Price, We’re Rolling the Dice
In the afterglow of David Price’s masterful performance on opening day, it was easy to forget that outside of Price and closer Craig Kimbrel, our …
In the afterglow of David Price’s masterful performance on opening day, it was easy to forget that outside of Price and closer Craig Kimbrel, our …
With his final season upon us, it wasn’t outrageous to think that David Ortiz would become a one-man quote machine for the bulk of 2016. …
Back in 2001, when Red Sox ownership dropped a ton of money on free agent Manny Ramirez, more than a few eyebrows were raised. But …
Today is Opening Day for the 2016 Boston Red Sox. And in my mind — a sick and twisted place you don’t want to visit …
As further proof that I’ve become a grumpy old man, I’ll come right out and say that Spring Training doesn’t really do it for me …
Underneath the harsh, alcohol-soaked exteriors, Denton and I are a couple of true romantics. We are also pretty fucking tight with a dime. Therefore, we …
In 2015, the Boston Red Sox finished fifth in the Eastern Division for the second consecutive year. After winning the World Series in 2013, Boston …
Look, you never want to kick a guy when he’s down. And Allen Craig probably has enough bitter memories of his days since being sent …
The next time the Sox have a runner on first, Ortiz at the plate and two out in the ninth and you wonder if first …
Two of the Red Sox’ most promising young players were among the winners at the 2016 Boston Baseball Writers Awards Dinner. Here’s Jackie Bradley Jr …
Hello, it’s me. You may not have noticed, but for the first time in like 11 years, I took the whole goddam winter off from …
It’s okay to admit it. That for the last couple years, it’s been there. In the back of your mind. In the deepest, darkest recesses …
Last week, as the NLCS and ALCS kicked off, I made a mental list of the teams participating and my thoughts on them. It looked …
I remember Don Orsillo’s first game as permanent Red Sox commentator for NESN. It was April 4, 2001, and Hideo Nomo threw a no-hitter. I …
History has shown us that every Batman must have his Joker. Every Casear his Brutus. Every Marty McFly his Biff. Every foodie that best friend …
Only he didn’t say it with his mouth. He said it with his bat. Twice. That was the first home run, off Dellin Betances, which …
Look, barring any Christmas miracles in September, the Yankees are gonna make the postseason. There is almost nothing we can do to prevent this. The …
It’s right over there. See it? The orange one. Can you pass it to me, man? I’m feelin pretty comfy sitting here and I see …
Okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration. This season was pretty much a lost cause way back in June. But last night, the …
Apparently not content to be a member of the 500 club and legend of baseball, David Ortiz recently revealed to the Players’ Tribune that his …
Last night, after Alexi Ogando and the Bullpen Kids pissed away another lead — which has become their calling card this season — you would …
I don’t ask much from my last place baseball team. Give me a couple of heart attack moments where I’m reduced to pacing, cursing, throwing …
With the Red Sox slowly fading into off-season oblivion with a whimper (let’s not even talk about last night’s turgid loss to the Jays), we …
Last night, once again, I dutifully flipped on the TV to watch the last vestiges of this wasted Red Sox season float off into the …
For more than a decade, whenever hope seems lost or we need some kind of magic conjured at the zero hour, David Ortiz has been …
One of my favorite post-Sox game at Fenway activities — besides trying to convince the sausage vendors to cut me a deal on stale rolls …
With all respect to Aerosmith and the J. Geils Band, the 2004 Red Sox are the biggest rock stars to come out of Boston. With …
Now wait, before you judge: punching walls is a good thing. At least as I see it. Sure, the wall hates it and the noise …
Alright, we give Rick Porcello a lot of crap in these parts. And a lot of it, so far, has been justified. Watching ownership refuse …
Another lousy Red Sox game in a lousy season on a lousy day in which we learned Don Orsillo will be leaving NESN at the …
As this season continues to circle the bowl, waiting for inevitable early-October flush, all of Red Sox Nation is in agreement that change is needed, …
Lots of great things came out of last night’s 5-4 Red Sox win over the White Sox. Joe Kelly turned in his fourth straight quality …
As if yesterday’s spirit-crushing loss to the Royals couldn’t have been any more horrific, NESN also saw fit to treat us to footage of Don …
Dave Dombrowski is the new Red Sox president of baseball operations, the guy who has to clean up the Red Sox’s act. Maybe he has …
This time last year, Dave Dombrowski was left frustrated after missing out on Rusney Castillo, but the new Red Sox director of baseball operations is …