The Fantastic, Amazing World of Doug Fister
When we first heard the Red Sox signed Doug Fister, we figured he’d be relegated to two primary roles: mop-up duty and being the brunt …
The Only Eclipse Video You’ll Ever Need
Apologies in advance, people.
Benintendi Drops F-Bomb, Crushes More Yankee Dreams
We’ve spent the better half of the year hearing about the blood and thunder that Aaron Judge was gonna rain down on us. How the …
Five Things from Last Night’s Red Sox Game That made Me *Not* Want to Punch Glass
Even a casual glance at the archives of this blog — going all the way back to 2004, people — will reveal at least 45 …
Christian Vazquez Goes Beast Mode, Red Sox Win Wildest Game of the Season
I could sit here and check off all the baseball cliches about teams picking up their superhuman starters when they’re down and what that says …
Finally, a Player from the Giants Helping the Red Sox Win Games
Just when we were ready to write off the entire city of San Francisco in the wake of the Pablo Sandoval disaster, along comes Eduardo …
Dustin Pedroia Says, “I Got Yer Leader Right Here!”
The wheels keep falling off the Red Sox wagon. Porcello can’t buy a win. The offense never comes through in the clutch. X and Jackie …
Is Rafael Devers’ Promotion a Luxury Tax Move, Desperation or Belief?
Yesterday, Rafael Devers cranked his first major league hit, which just happened to be a home run. This put him in some pretty rarefied air …
When You Mess with Eck, You’re Messing With Fire and Brimstone
A lot has been said over the last few days about a confrontation between David Price and Dennis Eckersley, after Price took exception to some …
Just Give Chris Sale the Cy Young and Jackie Bradley Jr the Gold Glove Right Now
I know that at times I can be given to hyperbole when it comes to the Red Sox (most notable when I predicted that Ramon …
I Watched the Red Sox and Yankees Play 16 Innings and All I Got Was an Ass Cramp
Let me start off by saying that there is never a bad time to be at Fenway Park. In fact, if I could pick any …
Another Yankees Closer Meltdown at Fenway
There was a time when the Yankees bringing in their closer to secure a win over the Red Sox was a done deal. Like, we …
Puppet Red’s Final Farewell to Pablo Sandoval
Felt has feelings, too. And likes to express those feelings.
The Final Belt Snaps: Red Sox DFA Pablo Sandoval
In my lifetime, the Red Sox have made some very good signings. Manny Ramirez, Josh Beckett, Pedro Martinez, Chris Sale… all of them paying significant …
Dustin Pedroia: King of a Team of Young, Handsome Men
We talk a lot about that seemingly flawless Red Sox outfield and the young blood on this team. We talk about Benintendi’s HAIR OF THE …
Here’s the Single Highlight of Allen Craig’s Red Sox Career
You’d be forgiven for mistaking The Red Sox’ AAA team in Pawtucket for the Billionaire’s Club. Over the past 10 to 12 months, the PawSox …
Mookie Betts Hits Home Run, Does Backpack Kid Dance, Owns Boston
I hate to break this to every other team in the bigs, but if you’re trying to stop a Red Sox team that includes Mookie …
Hanley Ramirez Never Met a Camera He Didn’t Like
The thought of Hanley Ramirez heating up as July and August roll around is certainly tantalizing. But the thought of his caught-on-camera antics stepping up …
Lin Turning into Viable Option for Red Sox at Third Base
The Red Sox have been struggling scoring runs recently, but the team has been fortunate the New York Yankees have been slumping so they aren’t …
John Farrell Goes Nuts, Internet Approves
Maybe it’s the 34 beers talking, but last night’s Red Sox game was something of a snoozer. One of those “the offense ain’t having it …
The Only Sad Thing About David Ortiz’s Number Retirement Celebration Was That He Didn’t Un-Retire
Look, I’ve said pretty much everything I can ever say about David Ortiz, his retirement, and how after he’s gone, nothing in Boston will ever …
Guy Whose Belt Broke When He Swung a Bat Possibly Gone From Sox
The Red Sox today announced that Pablo Sandoval would be heading to the DL with an inner ear infection. What’s interesting is that this move …
Ya Got Mookied
It’s Saturday and we’re all a bit hungover so I’ll keep this as simple as possible: last night, the Red Sox showed up in Houston …
The Moment Chris Sale Gave Us All a Heart Attack
Remember whenever David Ortiz would lumber around first and start hauling ass to second base as the outfielder collected the ball? Remember the fear that …
The Greatest Red Sox Outfield Ever?
It may seem sacrilegeous to place any Red Sox outfield that doesn’t include Ted, Yaz, Rice, Lynn or Butch Huskey above all others, but what’s …
Benintendi Delivers Happy Ending
Full disclosure: when I saw the Red Sox locking horns with the lowly Phillies for four days, I automatically put them all down as wins. …
Happy JBJ Day
We’ve long spoken of Jackie Bradley Jr as one of the nicest guys in baseball. Last night, he was one of the most clutch. On …
Even When the Red Sox Lose, We Win
We’re all about good deeds here at SG headquarters. In fact, just yesterday, Denton gave half his donut to a less fortunate person. Never mind …
Carson Smith Ready to Don Red Sox Uniform Again After Rehab
You could be forgiven for forgetting who Carson Smith is. After all, the reliever has been recovering from Tommy John Surgery for several months now. …
Johnson Rocks, Guerin Soaked, Red Sox Streak
The Red Sox have spent roughly 80 billion dollars on pitching this year, yet one of the most thrilling and gutsy performances of the season …
Xander Getting the Silent Treatment from his Teammates is a Thing of Beauty
One of the things I get tired of hearing about is the lack of home runs from Xander Bogaerts. Hell, I love the long ball …
Red Sox Flip Switch, Score 1000 Runs in Three Games
Alright, it wasn’t 1000 runs, but it’s time to give this Red Sox team props. After spending most of the spring looking (and playing) like …
Chris Sale Addresses His Teammates While Holding a Flamethrower in a Totally Non-Threatening Manner
Good morning, fellow players. You may be wondering why I called this clubhouse meeting so early on a Sunday morning. You may further be wondering …
Someone Finally Made the Home Plate Slide of Our Dreams
If you’re like me, you’ve spent countless years watching players round third toward a catcher blocking home plate wondering, “why doesn’t he just try to …
Who Will Save You, Baltimore, from the Vengeance of Pedroia?
Across Red Sox Nation, the Orioles have already pretty much supplanted the Yankees, Creed and the Illinois Nazi Party as the most hated group ever. …