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• MLB Mailbag: Devers, Nationals, DFA Carousels, Guardians, Red Sox

I'm pinch-hitting for MLBTR owner Tim Dierkes on this week's MLB Mailbag! In this edition, we'll get into Rafael Devers' contract and trade value (or lack thereof), the Nationals' unexpectedly strong performance and how it could shape their deadline, the revolving door for "41st men" on 40-man rosters (e.g. Atlanta's Carlos Carrasco), the Guardians' deadline […]...2026
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• Nick Fortes gameday GOAT: Rays 7, Red Sox 5

It was a fine afternoon for baseball, because the weather is always great when you’ve got a dome. The Rays were looking to sweep their series against the Red Sox, and to get the job done, they had Drew Rasmussen on the mound. He was up against Jake Bennett for the Sox. Rasmussen got things […]...2026
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• Top of Red Sox lineup sets new mark for single-game futility

Things have not been going well for the Boston Red Sox lineup this season, and the top of their lineup reached a new historic low on Wednesday afternoon....2026
• Best Batter Today
Yandy Diaz of the Rays holds a five point lead in the Baseball Musings Batter Rankings. He singled and walked in a 4-3 win over the Red Sox, the Rays maintaining first place in the AL East by percentage points. Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers sits in second place after a double and a walk […]...2026
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• Shots at the Red Sox
I actually like this concept if they kept playing baseball there: Report: Developer files plans to convert defunct site where professional baseball used to be played in Boston into apartments pic.twitter.com/HvE5RpwQjc — Boston Globe Pitchbot (@BostonSatire) June 10, 2026 Although this, in fact, might be more realistic: They put Breslow in charge of development, here’s […]...2026
• Two-Out Rally Leads to One-Run Win: Rays 4, Red Sox 3

The Rays were the kings of the two-out rally on Tuesday night in a 4-3 win over the Red Sox. Tampa Bay put Payton Tolle to the test early when Yandy Díaz lined a single to right, Junior Caminero followed by smoking a ball to the wall in center, and suddenly Tampa Bay had runners […]...2026
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• Twins' Ober blames elbow woes on slick baseballs
Twins right-hander Bailey Ober said he believes an elbow injury that currently has him on the 15-day injured list is the result of the baseballs used in his May 24 start against the Red Sox in Boston....2026
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• Red Sox star Roman Anthony hits another setback in injury rehab

The Red Sox will likely have to wait a little longer for their young star's return to the diamond....2026
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• Young Sluggers Making Strides - May 27, 2026
Michael Harris II, OF (ATL) Harris' sensational season continued on Tuesday. One game after a rare 0-for-3 performance on Sunday, the dynamic outfielder filled up the stat sheet, tagging Red Sox pitchers for four hits in four at-bats, including a home run, double and three RBI's. Three of his batted balls were hit harder than 96 miles per hour, including two over 100-mph. He is posting elite quali...2026
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• Positive updates on Red Sox injury front as Contreras, Anthony, Crochet are all improving
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• Red Sox star Jarren Duran deletes Instagram after lying feud with NBC Sports analyst

Jarren Duran had fighting words — but didn’t feel like fighting anymore. The Red Sox outfielder took aim at NBC Sports Boston’s Michael Holley, after the analyst called Roman Anthony’s tenure with the team “one of the biggest flops ever” so far and accused the franchise of lying about his recent injury. Anthony, who’s in......2026
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• Valdez Suspended
I guess Framber Valdez hitting Trevor Story was a bit more flagrant. A day after Tigers lefty Framber Valdez was ejected after plunking Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story with a pitch, MLB doled out some punishment against the Detroit starter. MLB announced on Wednesday that Valdez has been suspended five games for plunking Story, while […]...2026
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• Red Sox prospect Valera undergoes Tommy John surgery
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• MLB Issues Six-Game Suspension To Framber Valdez
Major League Baseball announced that Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez has been issued a six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally throwing at Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story last night. He’ll begin serving the suspension tonight unless he appeals. Manager A.J. Hinch has also received a one-game suspension and undisclosed fine. He’ll begin serving his […]...2026
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• Chourio Makes His Return - May 5, 2026
Jackson Chourio, OF, Brewers Jackson Chourio was finally activated from the injured list to make his 2026 debut after suffering a fractured hand in the WBC. He hit second in the lineup for the Brewers and went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, and one run scored. Not only did he collect four hits, but all four of them were hit harder than 102 miles per hour. He certainly waited no time to start pr...2026
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• NFL Draft: Grades, winners & losers, best/worst picks for each team; Red Sox clean house

Plus, Anthony Edwards will be out for weeks with a knee injury...2026
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• Young Sluggers Making Strides - May 27, 2026
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• MLB should consider starting the regular season later

Getty Images Weather in northern cities is just bad in late March/early April. Monday’s Cubs home opener was played in conditions not really suitable for baseball. It was 43 degrees at game time — bad enough — but then around the sixth inning it started raining, making conditions miserable for fans and players alike. The weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday isn’t any better, in fact,...2024
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• Ortiz-funded inquiry says shooting led by kingpin

A Dominican drug trafficker who was jealous of David Ortiz and felt disrespected by him had him shot at a Dominican nightclub in 2019, according to private investigators the Red Sox slugger hired to look into the attack that nearly killed him....2022
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• Ortiz-funded inquiry says shooting led by kingpin

A Dominican drug trafficker who was jealous of David Ortiz and felt disrespected by him had him shot at a Dominican nightclub in 2019, according to private investigators the former Red Sox slugger hired to look into the attack that nearly killed him....2022
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• The Cautionary Tale of Ken Caminiti: The Steroid Era's First Truth-Teller
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2026
"Kyle Teel was selected in the 1st round (14th overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox out of the University of Virginia."

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"Watch live on MLB.TV, 1 p.m. ET: Sale continues ramp-up vs. Red Sox"

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"Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said he "fell far short" after directing an anti-gay slur toward a fan during Sunday's home game against the Astros."

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"Tim Wakefield dies at 57: Red Sox mourn loss of former pitcher who 'embodied true goodness'"

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"With the class being announced Tuesday night, Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is the lone player to receive the necessary votes for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year, while Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fell short."

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"The Red Sox own the Yankees in October."

2020
"The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal with the Boston Red Sox that would send star outfielder Mookie Betts and starter David Price to the Dodgers, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN."

2019
"The Blue Jays and Red Sox are discussing a deal that would send veteran starter David Price to Toronto, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal."

2018
"The Red Sox agreed to a five-year deal with slugger J."

2017
"When confronted by Major League Baseball, the Red Sox admitted they were using Apple Watches in a scheme to gain an edge at the plate."

2016
"David Ortiz delivers on promise to hit home run for young Red Sox fan"

2015
"Mookie Betts lifted a sacrifice fly to center field in the 19th inning off Esmil Rogers, sending Xander Bogaerts home with the deciding run as the Red Sox defeated the Yankees, 6-5, in the longest game played at the current Yankee Stadium."

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"What they didn't know was that Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz would make it a very memorable trip to the ballpark."

• MLB Mailbag: Devers, Nationals, DFA Carousels, Guardians, Red Sox
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• BetMGM bonus code NYPNEWSGET: Get up to $1K in no-sweat tokens for Yankees vs. Red Sox

Those looking to place wagers can use the BetMGM bonus code NYPNEWSGET for up to $1,000 in no-sweat tokens over a 10-day period....2026
• The Opener: Ashcraft, Naylor, Lewis
The Yankees officially selected Ali Sánchez‘s contract yesterday. Had the game not been rained out, Sánchez would have been the first right-handed hitting catcher to start for the Yankees since Jose Trevino in the 2024 World Series. Today’s lineup isn’t public yet, but Sánchez could still start, as the Red Sox are starting a lefty in […]...2026
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• Red Sox To Select Tommy Kahnle
The Red Sox are planning to select the contract of veteran right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle from Triple-A Worcester, reports Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. He’s expected to be available out of the bullpen today. Boston will need to open a 40-man roster spot to accommodate Kahnle, though that can be achieved without designating anyone for assignment; […]...2026
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• Young Sluggers Making Strides - May 27, 2026
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• Ewing, Bolte Get The Call - May 13, 2026
A.J. Ewing, OF, New York Mets Ewing had an eventful big league debut, going 1-2 with 2 R, 3B, 2 RBI, 3 BB on two hard hit balls. Ewing was a fourth round pick in the 2023 Draft and is currently the Mets No. 2 prospect and No. 78 according to MLB.com. Ewing does not have a track record of hitting homeruns in the minors. He hit 10 in 382 PAs in the low minors in 2024, but only hit 3 in 564 PA in the...2026
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• Framber Valdez ejected for plunking Trevor Story as Tigers, Red Sox clear benches

Valdez, who joined Detroit on a three-year, $115 million contract this offseason, came into the evening with a solid 3.35 ERA but saw that number balloon to 4.57....2026
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• Chourio Makes His Return - May 5, 2026
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• Red Sox Select Alec Gamboa
The Red Sox announced they have selected the contract of left-hander Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester. Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com first reported that Gamboa was on a flight to Detroit and likely to be added after exercising an upward mobility clause. He takes the active roster spot of fellow lefty Danny Coulombe, who has been […]...2026
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• MLB Mailbag: Cardinals, Mets, Red Sox, Phillies, Mize
This week's mailbag gets into the Cardinals' strong start, the Mets' terrible offense, what a Mets, Red Sox, or Phillies sell-off might look like, Casey Mize's contract year, and more. Andrew asks: I came into the year with low expectations for the Cardinals, but we still have a decent record. How long would the Cardinals […]...2026
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• Best Batter Today
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• Twins' Ober blames elbow woes on slick baseballs
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• David Ortiz: Red Sox owner John Henry ‘worried’ about direction of franchise

Red Sox legend David Ortiz told the Associated Press that despite his old ballclub’s current position in the standings, owner John Henry really does care about his team....2026
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• Garrett Crochet To Undergo Tests After “Very Minor” Injury Setback
Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet is dealing with lingering soreness in his lat area, and as a result Crochet’s throwing progression has been halted. The left-hander told MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo and other reporters that he is “going to get some imaging on it just to make sure we have the full picture.” Crochet downplayed the […]...2026
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• Pittsburgh's Other Ace-May 28, 2026
Davis Martin-White Sox-SP Davis Martin went 6 IP and gave up 1 ER on 2 H, 2 BB, and 5 K's against the Twins. Martin has quietly been excellent in 2026, posting a 2.00 ERA and 0.99 WHIP across 67.2 IP. He has paired a strong 27% strikeout rate with excellent control (5% BB), leading to an impressive 22% K-BB%. Martin's 2.95 SIERA suggests most of the breakout is legitimate, though the 0.40 HR/9 m...2026
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• Young Sluggers Making Strides - May 27, 2026
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• Ewing, Bolte Get The Call - May 13, 2026
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• Phillies and Red Sox experiencing different results after early managerial changes

The American League East and National League East both have several disappointing teams this season, but chief among them seem to be the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. As a result, each made early managerial changes, but only one team has gotten favorable results so far....2026
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• Awards update

Have you heard, or noticed, that the American League currently has just two winning teams? I'm sure interleague play is to blame for that and it will straighten itself out during the season but it might be time to break out the old "junior circuit" label for the moment. That's a very National League thing for me to do. Seven years ago I wrote a couple of posts about National League...2026
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• Red Sox vs. Tigers prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for May 6
Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers Betting Preview for May 6...2026
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• Red Sox third base coach ends up waving runner home from fair territory in bizarre moment

In wild scenes, Boston Red Sox interim third base coach Chad Epperson went into the field of play to wave home Wilyer Abreu....2026
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• Win one for Mom: Rays 4, Red Sox 1

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in DRBland. The Rays were in Boston, where everyone was wearing a touch of pink to wrap up the weekend series. The Rays were first in the AL East by a wee little percentage point and hoping to push ahead and claim it properly this week. To deal […]...2026
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• Games of Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms reading today, and to all the moms who love baseball! It’s pink day in the majors to support breast cancer research. The Rays take on the Red Sox with Nick Martinez facing Payton Tolle. Martinez sports a 1.71 ERA in 42 innings. He strikes out few batters, but […]...2026
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• Awards update
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• Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello doesn’t hide his anger as interim manager yanks him in tense moment

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy isn't exactly endearing himself to his players in the early going since taking over for Alex Cora....2026
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• Orioles activate Helsley, designate Suárez for assignment; O’s-Red Sox lineups

BALTIMORE—The Orioles activated closer Ryan Helsley from the family leave/bereavement list on Sunday. They designated right-hander Albert Suárez for assignment. Helsley left the Orioles after Tuesday night’s game in Kansas City and missed three games. He’s 0-2 with a 2.79 ERA with six saves. Suárez was 1-0 with a 3.46 ERA in five games. He […]...2026
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• Amid threats, Yanks' Schlittler excited to face Sox
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler said he and his family have received threats ahead of his start vs. the Red Sox, but he's "excited" to be making his Fenway Park debut....2026
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• Red Sox rookie Tyler Samaniego strikes out side in emotional MLB debut: ‘Was thinking about my dad’

Red Sox rookie Tyler Samaniego had one thing on his mind during his stellar MLB debut....2026
• 30 teams, 2026 edition

So, where have I been all week? Fair question. It is March, but I'm usually more consistent than this. A week ago Thursday I was getting a workout in during the early afternoon when I heard an unbelievable crash out in the driveway. From the kitchen windows, I could see ice falling and I knew it wasn't good immediately. A giant sheet of ice slid off the roof and dropped two stories onto ...2026
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• Preseason Notes - March 5, 2026
Pitchers to Target Jack Flaherty, DET Flaherty's ERA took a big hit last season, dropping from 3.17 in 2014 to a disappointing 4.64 in 2025. The decline wasn't completely undeserved as his BB/9 rose from 2.11 to 3.30, but he still struck out batters at an elite rate (10.51 K/9) and finished with a 3.69 xFIP, so there's every reason to believe that he'll bounce back in 2026. On the strikeout fro...2026
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• Watch live on MLB.TV, 1 p.m. ET: Sale continues ramp-up vs. Red Sox
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• Watch FREE, 1 p.m. ET: Braves host Red Sox
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• Boston Red Sox Used Apple Watches to Steal Signs Against Yankees
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• Sources: Red Sox trading Betts, Price to Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal with the Boston Red Sox that would send star outfielder Mookie Betts and starter David Price to the Dodgers, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN. The deal is pending medical reviews....2020
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• Report: Red Sox used replay room to steal signs
The Athletic, citing anonymous people who were with the Red Sox in 2018, reported that Boston players would visit the replay room to decipher their opponents' sign sequence and then relay the information to the dugout....2020
• Sources: Red Sox trading Betts, Price to Dodgers
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to trade star outfielder Mookie Betts and starter David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. Boston's return includes outfielder Alex Verdugo, sources said....2020
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• Resolution: Dodgers should be awarded WS titles
A resolution urging Major League Baseball to strip the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox of recent World Series titles and award them to the Los Angeles Dodgers has been unanimously approved by the L.A. City Council....2020
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• Extra effort: Red Sox outlast Yanks in 19 innings
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• Pittsburgh's Other Ace-May 28, 2026
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• Young Sluggers Making Strides - May 27, 2026
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• Ewing, Bolte Get The Call - May 13, 2026
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• Chourio Makes His Return - May 5, 2026
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• Struggling Starters-April 26, 2026
Kyle Harrison-Brewers-SP Kyle Harrison went 6 IP and gave up 0 ER on 1 H, 1 BB, and 12 K's against the Pirates. He was dominant in this one, locating his fastball at the top of the zone. Harrison has a 2.28 ERA and 1.06 WHIP across 23.2 IP. He has struck out 31% of batters with an 8% walk rate. Harrison is showing the best stuff (105 Stuff+) of his career, which is not a huge surprise given the ...2026
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• Holy Tolle! - April 24, 2026
Payton Tolle, SP, BOS Tolle was incredible against the Yankees on Thursday, striking out 11 across 6.0 IP, while allowing 1 ER on 3 hits and 1 BB. He picked up right where he left off in AAA, where he produced a 3.00 ERA and 19:4 K:BB across 15.0 IP this season, and in fact he was even better than that in his 2026 MLB debut. Perhaps his greatest area of weakness is the homerun ball - he allowed ...2026
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• Stewart Steals the Show - April 21, 2026
Sal Stewart, 1B, Reds Sal Stewart continued his sensational rookie campaign on Monday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs, two RBI, and a stolen base. He's now slashing a robust .289/.388/.639 with 17 runs, 8 home runs, 20 RBI, and 5 stolen bases. If the power and speed aren't exciting enough, he's also put up a 18.4% strikeout rate and 14.3% walk rate, which are incredibly impressi...2026
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• Casey Mize on the Rise? - April 18, 2026
Oneil Cruz (OF-PIT) continued his hot start to the 2026 season as he went 1-4 with a BB and 2-run homer against the Rays on Friday. The 27 year-old is now hitting .313 with 6 dingers, 19 RBI, 16 runs scored, and 9 steals (in 10 tries) through his first 89 PA of the season. Cruz is still striking out a lot (31.5%) while drawing some walks (9%), but his in-zone contact rate is up slightly to 79.5% (...2026
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• Twice as Nice - April 14, 2026
Mike Trout, OF, Angels Mike Trout had a monster performance at the dish on Monday, smashing two home runs, scoring three times, and tallying five RBI. These were his first home runs since the first two games of the season, and he's now slashing .224/.400/.483 with four home runs, 16 runs, 12 RBI, and two steals. It's also extremely promising that he's only striking out at a 20% rate, to go along w...2026
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• Underdog promo code NYPOST: Play $5, get $50 in fantasy bonus entries for Red Sox vs. Cardinals

Play $5, get $50 in bonus entries with the Underdog promo code NYPOST....2026

• Top of Red Sox lineup sets new mark for single-game futility
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• Schlittler's stuff ticks up in matchup vs. familiar rival Red Sox
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• Yankees vs. Red Sox prediction: MLB Sunday picks, odds, bets

The Yankees and Red Sox wrap up their weekend series in the Bronx on Sunday night....2026
• The Opener: Ashcraft, Naylor, Lewis
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• Already a rivalry veteran, Schlittler embraces another chance to beat Red Sox
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• Red Sox-Yankees game postponed, rescheduled for Aug. 29 twin bill
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• Joy of a team set, chapter 30 (looking to the sky for inspiration)

The Dodgers are playing the Angels this weekend in another "Freeway Series"/interleague clash. This doesn't mean a whole lot to me. I've lived on the east coast my whole life, and was a baseball fan for more than 20 years before interleague play started. But the Angels have popped up a couple of times recently in my fan and hobby pursuits. I've been struggling for blog topics late...2026
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• Yankees vs. Red Sox prediction: MLB Saturday odds, picks, bets

Yankees-Red Sox continues Saturday night in The Bronx....2026
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• Orioles acquire reliever Kyle Nicolas from Reds; Bassitt returns to Baltimore for back exam; O’s-Red Sox lineups

BOSTON—The Orioles have acquired another reliever, right-hander Kyle Nicolas from the Cincinnati Reds, in exchange for cash considerations. Nicolas has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. The 27-year-old, who had been designated for assignment by the Reds, was 1-0 with an 8.59 ERA in seven games. In 93 games with Pittsburgh from 2023-2025 and Cincinnati, Nicolas […]...2026
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• Orioles vs. Red Sox prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Thursday, June 4 by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated the Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Thursday's matchup...2026
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• Yankees’ Aaron Boone reacts to Red Sox firing Alex Cora

Aaron Boone was just about to head down to the visiting dugout at Daikin Park when he started hearing “whispers” about Alex Cora getting fired....2026
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• Twice as Nice - April 14, 2026
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• Some sets that I used to love, part 2

Outside of 1975 Topps, 1977 Topps is the set that elicits the most memories for me, underlines what a different time it was and makes me want to go back to sixth grade. The '77 set doesn't get a lot of love in the hobby but that's because not enough collectors had a sixth grade like mine. The 1977 Topps was at the center of just about everything we did that year and because of that set,...2026
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• The long and short of it

Last Friday, the baseball socials and various "topical" sports websites were abuzz about MLB's shrinking ballplayers. Since MLB is implementing the ABS (Automated Balls/Strikes System) this season, the league remeasured players to get more exact figures to feed into the computer. That resulted in a lot of players' official heights changing. Gavin Lux sort of became the unofficial r...2026
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• A Very Cardinal Blog - March 13th, 2026
What Bats are of interest for the Birds on the Bat? The St. Louis Cardinals are likely rebuilding, with many batters aiming to prove their future value or attract trade interest for 2026. The Safest: Alec Burleson is the most proven hitter in the Cards lineup, and at 27 years old, he is still working his way into his prime. He hit 21 homers with a 106 wRC+ across 595 plate appearances in 2024. L...2026
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• Preseason Prep-March 8, 2026
Around the League Shea Langliers-Athletics-C Shea Langeliers broke out in a major way in 2025, slashing .277/.325/.536 with 31 HR, 73 R, 72 RBI, and 7 SB in 523 PA while posting a 132 wRC+. The power surge was supported by strong underlying metrics, including an 11% barrel rate and 45% hard-hit rate, both comfortably above league average for catchers. Perhaps most encouraging was the improveme...2026
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• Preseason Notes - March 5, 2026
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• Preseason Prep-March 1, 2026
Around the League Willson Contreras-Red Sox-1B Willson Contreras was traded to the Red Sox during the offseason. Contreras is expected to be the Red Sox's full-time first baseman after making the transition from catcher to first base last year. Part of Contreras' appeal last year was that he would have catcher eligibility but get full playing time at 1B. That is gone this year, so Contreras is...2026
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• Preseason Prep-February 14, 2026
Around the League Braxton Ashcraft-Pirates-SP The Pirates' rotation is going to get a lot of buzz this spring because of the young talent they have. A name that is going to get overlooked is Braxton Ashcraft. He quietly had a solid debut for the Pirates last season (2.71 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 24% K, 8% BB, and 3.61 SIERA). He is 26 years old but has struggled with various injuries since 2025. In his...2026
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• Red Sox find new target after losing Alex Bregman

In a somewhat shocking turn of events, Bregman joined the Chicago Cubs....2026
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