Nick Cafardo rumors, news

Choose a topic

Nick Cafardo news, rumors

  • • Sunday Notes: Giants Prospect Will Wilson Remains a Work in Progress
    Plus Ryan Tapani is a chip off the old block, Damon Jones signed the Monster, a JD Drew-Kirk Gibson poll, congrats Nick Cafardo, and more....2021
    See more articles Damon Jones news today
  • • Late writer Nick Cafardo wins '20 Spink Award
    Nick Cafardo, who began his career as a baseball columnist for the Boston Globe in 1989, will be honored posthumously with the Spink Award "for meritorious contributions to baseball writing." Cafardo, 62,died during spring training in February....2019
  • • Nick Cafardo Passes Away
    Longtime Boston Globe baseball writer and reporter Nick Cafardo passed away suddenly today at the age of 62. A veteran sportswriter of more than three decades, Cafardo was among the most recognizable and respected voices in the industry. The Red Sox organization issued a statement on the unexpected, tragic loss: We are saddened by the…...2019
  • • Longtime Globe baseball writer Cafardo dies at 62
    Longtime Boston Globe baseball writer Nick Cafardo has died after collapsing at the team's spring training ballpark....2019
  • • Baseball community pays tribute to late reporter Nick Cafardo
    The baseball community suffered an unfortunate loss on Thursday when longtime MLB reporter Nick Cafardo died. Cafardo, 62, passed away Thursday morning in Fort Meyers, Fla., where he was going about his usual business covering spring training for the Boston Red Sox. Cafardo worked at the Boston Globe since 1989, and Bob Hohler of the Globe reported that he appears to have suffered an embolism whil...2019
    Read about Red Sox latest news
  • • Report: Astros, Phillies “Very Interested” In Robbie Ray
    Although Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray reportedly isn’t on the block, he’s nonetheless drawing trade interest, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. Both the Astros and Phillies “are very interested” in Ray, Cafardo writes. Arizona made one notable future-oriented move earlier this offseason when it traded superstar first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to St. Louis...2018
    Read about Robbie Ray

Share it ! 😉

Nick Cafardo injury and suspension

  • • Yankees may be interested in Cole Hamels
    The Rangers may trade left-hander Cole Hamels in the next couple months, and “it looks like the Yankees could be interested,” Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes. Although the Yankees are among 20 teams on Hamels’ no-trade list, the 34-year-old suggested earlier this week that he wouldn’t block a move to a contender. New York certainly looks as if it’ll contend all season, which would appeal t...2018
    Read about Cole Hamels
  • • Mike Napoli Undergoes ACL Surgery, Continues To Weigh Future
    Slugger Mike Napoli has undergone a procedure to repair his anterior cruciate ligament, per Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe (via Twitter). That has been anticipated since he was diagnosed with a torn ACL and meniscus last month. The injury occurred while Napoli was playing for the Indians’ Triple-A affiliate, which he joined after failing…...2018
  • • Mike Napoli underwent knee surgery and is forced to look at future career plans
    Slugger Mike Napoli has undergone a procedure to repair his anterior cruciate ligament, per Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe (via Twitter). That has been anticipated since he was diagnosed with a torn ACL and meniscus last month.The injury occurred while Napoli was playing for the Indians’ Triple-A affiliate, which he joined after failing to find an MLB opportunity all spring. Napoli’s anticipated...2018
  • • Could Red Sox have interest in Matt Harvey?
    The New York Mets have to either trade or release Matt Harvey this week after he refused a minor league assignment, and there has been some talk that a team like the Boston Red Sox could be in a position to take a chance on the right-hander.While Boston is currently the best team in baseball and has solid starting pitching depth, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe wrote over the weekend that the Met...2018
    See also Red Sox
  • • Why in the world is Greg Holland still unsigned?
    Somehow, closer Greg Holland remains without a team. Of course, one reason why is that teams are cheap. But this is just ridiculous. Last season -- for the Colorado Rockies, no less -- Holland would save 41 ballgames while pitching to a 3.61 ERA, 3.73 FIP and 3.42 DRA. Add in a 29.8 percent strikeout rate (11.1 percent walk rate) and there’s plenty to like there.Of course, there’s also the fact th...2018
    Check it out Greg Holland injury
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: V-Mart, Bradley, Hickey, Farrell, Phillies
    The chances of Victor Martinez continuing his career may be “touch and go” in the aftermath of heart-related health issues in 2017, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes.  The Tigers slugger twice suffered irregular heartbeats, the second of which led to chronic ablation surgery in early September that prematurely ended his season.  Martinez has…...2017
  • • East Notes: ERod, Mallex, Wieters, Barrett, Marlins
    Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez suffered a seemingly minor right knee injury during his winter ball appearance last night, as Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski says that Rodriguez merely “tweaked” the joint, explaining that “it doesn’t appear to be anything serious.” Still, it’s of greater concern in…...2016
    See more articles Red Sox injury report
  • • Astros Making Their Move Back into AL Picture After Awful 2016 Start
    2016
    Click for news about Houston Astros injury report
  • • Los Angeles Dodgers' Continued Injury Woes Should Force Big July Trade Splashes
    2016
  • • Pablo Sandoval Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation Surrounding Red Sox Star
    2016

Nick Cafardo lifestyle

  • • Red Sox Cuban Phenom Yoan Moncada More Than Flashy Cars, Hype and Muscles
    2016
    Read about Red Sox

Timeline

  • 2021
    "Plus Ryan Tapani is a chip off the old block, Damon Jones signed the Monster, a JD Drew-Kirk Gibson poll, congrats Nick Cafardo, and more."

  • 2019
    "Nick Cafardo, who began his career as a baseball columnist for the Boston Globe in 1989, will be honored posthumously with the Spink Award "for meritorious contributions to baseball writing."

  • 2018
    "The Blue Jays and Rangers “appear” to be among teams with interest in Marlins center fielder Christian Yelich, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe."

  • 2017
    "Martinez if he hits free agency in the offseason, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes."

  • 2016
    " Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reported Monday the San Diego Padres were scouting the third baseman."

  • 2015
    "“But even a team such as Minnesota,” the Globe’s Nick Cafardo wrote, “where he once played and where he first befriended Torii Hunter — who did return to the Twin Cities this season — wouldn’t be a lure."

  • 2014
    "The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reported confirmation of the deal: Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports first had the report early Wednesday morning: Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports added the financial details of the lefty starter's contract, along with an interesting tidbit about another potential suitor: Bob Nightengale of USA Today had Joe Maddon's thoughts on the signing: After his initial meeting with the Cubs, Lester had this to say, per Passan: The thing I liked about ’em is it wasn’t forced and wasn’t a sales pitch."

Nick Cafardo trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • AL East Notes: Bundy, Cobb, Soria, Morton, Rays
    Some rumblings from around the AL East… The Orioles have received some calls about Dylan Bundy and Alex Cobb, the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo reports.  We’ve heard already about some level of trade interest in Cobb, and while this is the first time this winter that Bundy’s name has surfaced in trade rumors, it stands…...2018
    Continue with AL East contract rumors
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: Posey, Braves, Bumgarner, Yanks, O’s, Jones
    Some San Francisco-heavy rumblings from Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe: Giants catcher Buster Posey drew trade interest from the Braves prior to the July 31 non-waiver deadline, Cafardo reports. Moreover, “there was talk” Boston was interested in Posey, but a team source shot down that, Cafardo adds. Regardless, it’s no surprise the Giants didn’t…...2018
    See more articles Buster Posey salary rumors
  • • Quick Hits: Realmuto, Marlins, Astros, Red Sox, Angels, Eloy
    Along with the previously reported Nationals, the Astros had interest in Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto prior to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. Both teams’ interest in Realmuto dates back to at least last offseason, but neither they nor anyone else have been able to pry the…...2018
    See also Red Sox
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: Yanks, Drury, Gray, O’s, Jays, Donaldson, Hamels, Marlins, Straily
    Third baseman Brandon Drury was in the package the Yankees offered the Orioles for shortstop Manny Machado, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports. The Yankees’ proposal didn’t suffice for the Orioles, who sent Machado to the Dodgers for a five-player return on Wednesday. Drury has also been part of a 2018 trade, an offseason…...2018
  • • Astros consider Abreu despite hefty price-tag and recent slump
    The Astros have shown interest in White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. Abreu carries a stronger track record than Houston first baseman Yuli Gurriel and designated hitter Evan Gattis, either of whom could lose playing time to Abreu if the reigning world champs acquire him. However, in 2018, both Gurriel and Gattis have offered superior production to Ab...2018
    Check it out White Sox
  • • Red Sox and Astros have sights set on Iglesias
    The Red Sox and Astros are among the teams with interest in Reds closer Raisel Iglesias, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. Houston, in particular, is “looking hard at Iglesias,” Cafardo writes. The Astros had been eyeing fellow late-game option Kelvin Herrera, per Cafardo, though he’s no longer on the market after the Royals traded him to the Nationals earlier this month. Unlike Herre...2018
    See more articles Red Sox salary rumors
  • • Trade Rumors: Britton, Red Sox, Beltre, Dodgers, Boyd
    We’re still over a month away from the trade deadline but the hot stove is already percolating.  Here’s some trade buzz from around the majors… The Red Sox are one of several teams who are scouting Orioles southpaw Zach Britton, the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo reports.  Craig Kimbrel wouldn’t be in any danger of losing…...2018
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: Machado, Cubs, Astros, Britton, A’s, Treinen, Hanley, A-Gon
    If Orioles shortstop Manny Machado becomes a free agent in the offseason, “the Cubs would be high on his list because of his friendship with Albert Almora,” Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe hears. Machado and Almora, the Cubs’ center fielder, have been close friends since childhood – something David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune…...2018
    Click for news about Manny Machado salary
  • • Cubs are likely pick if Manny Machado becomes free agent
    If Orioles shortstop Manny Machado becomes a free agent in the offseason, “the Cubs would be high on his list because of his friendship with Albert Almora,” Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe hears. Machado and Almora, the Cubs’ center fielder, have been close friends since childhood – something David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune detailed back in 2016. The two may end up on the same team as early as...2018
    Read about Manny Machado
  • • Quick Hits: Hanley, Trumbo, Bellinger, Peavy, Red Sox, Draft
    Hanley Ramirez is getting interest from “multiple teams” since officially becoming a free agent, the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo tweets.  It isn’t any surprise that the veteran slugger is drawing some attention, particularly since he’d be available at a prorated minimum salary while the Red Sox cover the approximately $14.5MM remaining on Ramirez’s contract.  Co...2018
    See also Hanley Ramirez

Nick Cafardo stats and results

  • • Orioles have interest in signing Hanley Ramirez
    The Orioles have explored the possibility of signing free-agent first baseman Hanley Ramirez, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. General manager Dan Duquette confirmed Rosenthal’s report, telling Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe that a Ramirez signing is “under consideration” (Twitter links).There’s already familiarity between Duquette and Ramirez, as Rosenthal points out that the executi...2018
    Click for news about Hanley Ramirez statistics
  • • Orioles Considering Hanley Ramirez
    The Orioles have explored the possibility of signing free-agent first baseman Hanley Ramirez, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. General manager Dan Duquette confirmed Rosenthal’s report, telling Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe that a Ramirez signing is “under consideration” (Twitter links). There’s already familiarity between Duquette and Ramirez, as Rosenthal po...2018
    See more articles Hanley Ramirez scores
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: J.D., Red Sox, Mariners, Stanton, Cubs, Braves
    It “would appear” the Red Sox will be involved in the chase for Diamondbacks outfielder J.D. Martinez if he hits free agency in the offseason, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes. As Cafardo points out, there’s a connection between Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski and Martinez, whom the former plucked off the scrapheap when…...2017
    Read about Red Sox scores
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: Ortiz, Buchholz, Pomeranz, Papelbon, Haren, Preller
    Here’s the latest from Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe: The Red Sox are in reasonable position to welcome David Ortiz back to the fold if he chooses to delay retirement. Cafardo points out that there could be many factors getting in the way of an Ortiz return, like the fact that Ortiz retired in the first…...2016
    Read about Red Sox
  • • Astros Making Their Move Back into AL Picture After Awful 2016 Start
    2016
    Click for news about Houston Astros scores
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: RPs, Bautista, Teheran, Shields, Ausmus
    This summer’s trade market will favor relief pitchers, not starters, writes Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. While the pool of starters who are expected to be available looks shallow and largely unappealing, the opposite is true in regards to bullpen options. Cafardo points to Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Miller, Arodys Vizcaino, Jeremy Jeffress, Jeanmar Gomez,…...2016
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: Hanley, Kemp, Braun, Hill, Panda
    Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez, Padres right fielder Matt Kemp and Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun have all helped their respective trade values early this season, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. Ramirez is the only one of the three whose offensive production was subpar in April, but Cafardo points to his…...2016
    See more articles Red Sox scores
  • • Travis Shaw Named Red Sox 3B over Pablo Sandoval: Latest Comments, Reaction
    2016
    Click for news about Travis Shaw
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: With Zack Greinke, Will D-Backs Take Charge in West?
    2016
    Visit the page Scott Miller statistics
  • • Wade Boggs to Have No. 26 Retired by Red Sox: Date, Comments and Reaction
    2015

Nick Cafardo parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Mike Napoli underwent knee surgery and is forced to look at future career plans
    2018
    Read about Mike Napoli
  • • Red Sox Cuban Phenom Yoan Moncada More Than Flashy Cars, Hype and Muscles
    2016
    See also Red Sox
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Feeding Frenzy Devouring Managers, GMs
    2015
    See also Scott Miller
  • • Ortiz nixes trade possibilities: I'm in Boston 'rest of my career'
    David Ortiz has no desire to play his home games anywhere other than Fenway Park. When asked Thursday if he’d ever agree to be traded away from the Boston Red Sox, the veteran slugger was unequivocal in his response. “No chance,” Ortiz said, via The Boston Globe. “This is the team I’ll be with the rest of my career. “I couldn’t do that to my family. I couldn’t just go to another team and fit in af...2015
    Continue with David Ortiz
  • • After World Series Run, Giants' and Royals' Offseasons Aren't Measuring Up
    2014
    Click for news about Kansas City Royals
  • • Jon Lester to Cubs: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2014
    Visit the page Jon Lester
  • • Cafardo On Lester, Cespedes, Porcello, Miller
    In today’s column, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes that some in the Red Sox organization see Xander Bogaerts as a young Hanley Ramirez.  “They are both fun-loving kids who love playing the game,” Red Sox first base/outfield coach Arnie … ...2014
    See also Red Sox
  • • Hanley Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval Deals Tip of Iceberg for Latest Red Sox Reload
    2014
    Continue with Hanley Ramirez
  • • Wild-Card-Clinching Giants Need a Starter to Step Up to Make a Deep Playoff Run
    2014
    Continue with Milwaukee Brewers

Top Nick Cafardo news

  • • Ortiz nixes trade possibilities: I'm in Boston 'rest of my career'
    2015
    Read about David Ortiz
  • • Jon Lester to Cubs: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2014
    Click for news about Jon Lester
  • • Travis Shaw Named Red Sox 3B over Pablo Sandoval: Latest Comments, Reaction
    2016
    Read about Travis Shaw
  • • Report: Padres join major players in pursuit of Sandoval
    This embed is invalid   " /> The Pablo Sandoval sweepstakes just welcomed a surprise entrant.   The San Diego Padres have joined the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants in aggressively pursuing Sandoval, CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman reported Thursday night. The Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White Sox reportedly have shown interest, too, but the Padres, Red Sox and Giants are seen...2014
    Visit the page Pablo Sandoval
  • • Ruben Amaro Will Be Red Sox 1B Coach: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
    2015
    Visit the page Red Sox
  • • Yoenis Cespedes Signs with Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports Agency
    2014
    Click for news about Yoenis Cespedes
  • • Andruw Jones Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation on Outfielder's Comeback Attempt
    2015
    See more Andruw Jones
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: RPs, Bautista, Teheran, Shields, Ausmus
    2016
  • • Red Sox Shopping Hanley Ramirez
    There’s “talk in the front office” that new Red Sox baseball chief Dave Dombrowski is trying to move Hanley Ramirez, according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe.  Cafardo adds that the Mariners, Orioles, and Angels “seem to be the targets” of DD’s campaign to relocate the pricey veteran after he turned in a massively disappointing season in…...2015
    Click for news about Red Sox
  • • Reports: Red Sox, Phillies have discussed Cole Hamels trade
    If the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies never execute a trade involving Cole Hamels, it won’t be because the sides never explored the possibility.     The Red Sox and Phillies have at least discussed Hamels, according to multiple reports. It doesn’t sound like a deal is close, though, meaning Boston could begin the season with its current rotation. The Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo reported ...2015
    See also Red Sox
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: J.D., Red Sox, Mariners, Stanton, Cubs, Braves
    2017
    Read about Red Sox
  • • Yankees Have Come Closest On Cole Hamels
    Many teams have called on ace Cole Hamels, but so far one club has enticed the Phillies more than the others.  Of the teams that have expressed interest in Hamels, the Yankees have come closer than anyone, Nick Cafardo of the Boston … ...2015
    Read about Cole Hamels
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: Stanton, Arrieta, JBJ, Zimmermann
    The latest on Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton comes from the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo, who reports that the Red Sox currently have “tepid” interest in the NL MVP. Notably, Miami isn’t enamored of Boston’s farm system, per Cafardo, though he notes that the Marlins’ main motivation in trading Stanton would be to rid themselves…...2017
  • • Matt Klentak Reportedly to Be Named Phillies General Manager
    2015
    Click for news about Matt Klentak

Baseball Fame Ranking

  • 1. White Sox

  • 2. Blue Jays

  • 3. World Series

  • . . .

  • 551. Nick Cafardo

Nick Cafardo fantasy rankings and news

  • • Hanley Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval Deals Tip of Iceberg for Latest Red Sox Reload
    2014
    Continue with Hanley Ramirez

Nick Cafardo schedule, game

  • • Late writer Nick Cafardo wins '20 Spink Award
    2019
    Check it out Spink Award
  • • Longtime Globe baseball writer Cafardo dies at 62
    2019
  • • Baseball community pays tribute to late reporter Nick Cafardo
    2019
    Visit the page Red Sox
  • • Shields making waves among contender teams
    White Sox right-hander James Shields is drawing interest from playoff contenders as the July 31 non-waiver trade approaches, Bruce Levine of 670 The Score reports. The 36-year-old turned in his fourth straight quality start Saturday and has pitched to a 4.48 ERA/4.28 FIP with 6.01 K/9, 3.66 BB/9 and a 38.1 percent groundball rate in 76 1/3 innings this season. Shields is on a $21MM salary – though...2018
    Visit the page White Sox
  • • Could Red Sox have interest in Matt Harvey?
    2018
    See also Red Sox
  • • Early Markets For Carlos Santana, Logan Morrison Taking Shape
    The Red Sox have an obvious hole at first base in their lineup, and they’re set to begin the preliminary stages of filling that vacancy at this week’s GM Meetings. Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe tweets that Boston will sit down with Carlos Santana’s agents at Octagon, while Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston…...2017
    See more Red Sox
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: Gray, Brewers, Cards, Dodgers, Royals, Tigers, BoSox
    Of the several teams eyeing Athletics right-hander Sonny Gray in advance of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, the Brewers have shown the most interest, reports Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. The unexpected playoff hopefuls began doing “background work” on both Gray and now-former White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana just over a week ago,…...2017
    Click for news about Sonny Gray
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: Alvarez, Royals, Frazier, Bautista
    Some rumblings from around baseball in the latest column from Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe… The Royals could have interest in Pedro Alvarez.  The free agent would essentially replace Kendrys Morales in Kansas City’s lineup, providing the Royals with some left-handed hitting thump from the DH spot.  The Rays and Red Sox have both…...2016
    See more Pedro Alvarez
  • • Astros Making Their Move Back into AL Picture After Awful 2016 Start
    2016
    Continue with Houston Astros
  • • Los Angeles Dodgers' Continued Injury Woes Should Force Big July Trade Splashes
    2016
    Continue with Los Angeles Dodgers

Nick Cafardo rumors, scandals

  • • Trade Rumors: Britton, Red Sox, Beltre, Dodgers, Boyd
    2018
    See more Red Sox rumors
  • • Cubs are likely pick if Manny Machado becomes free agent
    2018
    Visit the page Manny Machado gossip
  • • Cafardo’s Latest: Valencia, Royals, Liriano, Melancon, Santana
    Here’s the latest hot stove buzz from Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe… The Royals and Indians are among the teams looking at Athletics third baseman Danny Valencia.  Kansas City has a void at third base with Mike Moustakas out for the season, and Valencia is a known quantity, having played for the team in…...2016
  • • Astros Making Their Move Back into AL Picture After Awful 2016 Start
    2016
  • • Pablo Sandoval Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation Surrounding Red Sox Star
    2016
    Visit the page Pablo Sandoval scandal
  • • Red Sox Cuban Phenom Yoan Moncada More Than Flashy Cars, Hype and Muscles
    2016
    Read about Red Sox whispers
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Feeding Frenzy Devouring Managers, GMs
    2015
    Visit the page Scott Miller rumors
  • • Yasiel Puig Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation Surrounding Dodgers Star
    2015
  • • Phillies GM: Asking price for Cole Hamels has not dropped
    This embed is invalid   " /> The Philadelphia Phillies still aren’t blinking.   One major league general manager who recently inquired about Phillies ace Cole Hamels told The Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo that Philadelphia’s asking price for the left-hander still hasn’t dropped despite him struggling in two of his three starts so far this season. “Not one bit,” the GM told Cafardo. The Phi...2015
    Click for news about Cole Hamels scandals
  • • After World Series Run, Giants' and Royals' Offseasons Aren't Measuring Up
    2014
    Visit the page Kansas City Royals rumors

Latest baseball headlines and breaking news

Baseball breaking news and stories

See more articles