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  • • Reds Hire Mike Napoli
    The Reds have hired Mike Napoli for an unspecified role within the organization, WEEI’s Rob Bradford reports (Bluesky link).  Napoli spent the previous five seasons on the Cubs’ staff as a quality assurance coach and then as first base coach before being let go in October. New Reds manager Terry Francona is quite familiar with…...2024
  • Red Sox, Justin Wilson Agree To Deal
    • Red Sox, Justin Wilson Agree To Deal
    The Red Sox and left-hander Justin Wilson have reached agreement on a deal, per Robert Murray of FanSided on X. Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports that it’s a one-year, major league deal that’ll pay Wilson similarly to his 2024 contract with the Reds, when he earned $1.5MM with another $1MM available via incentives. Wilson is…...2024
  • • Red Sox Among Teams Showing Interest In Nathan Eovaldi
    Nathan Eovaldi returned to free agency when he declined a $20MM player option with the Rangers. Reports quickly tied him to the Braves, but Atlanta is one of a number of teams involved. Rob Bradford of WEEI tweets that Eovaldi’s camp has heard from roughly a dozen teams, the Red Sox among them. Eovaldi spent…...2024
  • • Joe Kelly Planning To Pitch In 2025
    In an upcoming edition of the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast, veteran reliever Joe Kelly told host Rob Bradford (X link) that he isn’t yet planning to retire, and that the right-hander is aiming to return next season and pitch in what would be his 14th Major League campaign. While there hadn’t been any particular indication…...2024
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  • Former Dodgers Starter James Paxton to Retire After 2024 Season
    • Former Dodgers Starter James Paxton to Retire After 2024 Season
    Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher James Paxton told Rob Bradford of the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast on Wednesday that he is planning on retiring at the end of the 2024 season. Paxton joined the Dodgers on a one-year deal this offseason, and made 18 starts with the team this season. He made three starts …...2024
  • • James Paxton Planning To Retire
    Red Sox left-hander James Paxton plans to retire after this season, he tells Rob Bradford of WEEI. The 11-year big league veteran announced the news on Bradford’s Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast (X link). “I’m hoping that we can squeak into the postseason and I get an opportunity to pitch again. But I think, after this season,…...2024
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Rob Bradford injury and suspension

  • Checking in with Tanner Gordon one month into his MLB career
    • Checking in with Tanner Gordon one month into his MLB career
    Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Back in July, Tanner Gordon made his MLB debut, which he discussed here. But rookies are like kids: They grow up so fast. On Friday, Gordon will have started five games for the Colorado Rockies, and currently has a 6.15 ERA (5.34 FIP) with 23 Ks in 26.1 IP. Add to that three walks, and it’s a...2024
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  • • Vaughn Grissom Likely To Miss Opening Day Due To Groin Strain
    Vaughn Grissom will probably have to wait a bit longer to make his official Red Sox debut, as manager Alex Cora told reporters (including WEEI’s Rob Bradford) that the second baseman has been sidelined by a groin strain.  The severity of the injury isn’t yet known, though it is serious enough that Cora was doubtful…...2024
  • Tuesday Rockpile: Some takeaways from the Colorado Rockies prospects panel at RockiesFest
    • Tuesday Rockpile: Some takeaways from the Colorado Rockies prospects panel at RockiesFest
    Sterlin Thompson, Zac Veen, Drew Romo, Chase Dollander, Gabriel Hughes, Jaden Hill, and Case Williams | Renee Dechert Colorado Rockies News and Notes for Tuesday, February 6 A highlight of RockiesFest 2024 was the “Player Q&A: Rockies Prospects” panel, which brought together Chase Dollander (2023 mid-season #4 PuRP) Jaden Hill (2024 pre-season #19 PuRP) Gabriel Hughes (2023 mid-season ...2024
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  • • Red Sox Reportedly Showing “Strong Interest” In James Paxton
    The Red Sox are showing “strong interest” in a reunion with left-hander James Paxton, according Rob Bradford of WEEI. The 35-year-old lefty signed with Boston prior to the 2021 season while rehabbing Tommy John surgery and missed the entire 2022 season before making 19 starts for the club in 2023. Ever since Paxton made his…...2023
  • • Rangers Interested In Signing Kevin Plawecki After Release From Red Sox
    5:45pm: Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News confirms the Rangers’ interest while relaying that the corresponding move would be placing infielder/outfielder Nick Solak on the injured list. Solak was recently diagnosed with a season-ending foot fracture. However, the transaction won’t happen right away, as Rob Bradford of WEEI relays that Plawecki can’t officially sign…...2022
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  • • Corey Kluber Cleared For Normal Offseason Routine
    The Rangers will reportedly decline Corey Kluber’s $18MM option in favor of a $1MM buyout after the right-hander missed nearly the entire 2020 season due to a Grade 2 teres major strain. However, it appears as though that injury is behind him, as WEEI’s Rob Bradford reports that Kluber has been cleared for his normal…...2020
  • • Red Sox ace Chris Sale cleared to begin throwing
    Red Sox ace Chris Sale has been cleared to begin throwing again after a visit with Dr. James Andrews, according to Rob Bradford of WEEI Radio. The goal is for Sale to be a full go for Spring Training in a few short months. Sale’s latest visit to the physician comes as a follow-up to an August appointment in which Sale received a platelet-rich plasma injection. The Red Sox had originally expected t...2019
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  • • Free agent LHP Rich Hill undergoes surgery, won’t be ready for Opening Day
    Free-agent lefty Rich Hill won’t be ready for the start of the 2020 season after undergoing “primary and revision” surgery, reports WEEI’s Rob Bradford. It’s unlikely that the 39-year-old would be ready to return until June, and he could be delayed into July as well. A source familiar with the procedure tells MLBTR that the operation is similar to the Tommy John alternative that right-hander Seth ...2019
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  • • Aaron Hicks still 'weeks away' from returning to injury-ravaged Yankees
    Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks was cleared to resume baseball activities today and, according to manager Aaron Boone, won’t need a rehab stint that mirrors Spring Training’s six-week length (Twitter link via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com). However, Hicks is still multiple weeks away from surfacing as an option for the injury-plagued Yankees, whose outfield currently consists of Aaron Judge, Brett Gard...2019
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  • • Carson Smith To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
    Red Sox reliever Carson Smith is set to undergo shoulder surgery tomorrow, the team announced to reporters (Twitter link via Rob Bradford of WEEI.com). The operation will likely put an end to the 28-year-old’s season. It’s the latest setback in what is becoming an increasingly injury-plagued career for Smith, who missed the majority of the…...2018
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  • • Tuesday Rockpile: Some takeaways from the Colorado Rockies prospects panel at RockiesFest
    2024
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  • • Yoan Moncada Can't Stop the Hype: 'He's Got a Following Everywhere We Go'
    2016
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  • • Red Sox Cuban Phenom Yoan Moncada More Than Flashy Cars, Hype and Muscles
    2016
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Timeline

  • 2024
    "Vaughn Grissom will probably have to wait a bit longer to make his official Red Sox debut, as manager Alex Cora told reporters (including WEEI’s Rob Bradford) that the second baseman has been sidelined by a groin strain."

  • 2023
    "com’s Rob Bradford this weekend and expressed an openness to discussing a long-term contract extension with the Red Sox."

  • 2022
    "The Red Sox have reportedly offered All-Star starter Nathan Eovaldi a multi-year contract, per Rob Bradford of WEEI."

  • 2021
    "com’s Rob Bradford that he is “right in the middle” about whether he will opt out of…"

  • 2020
    "Veteran infielder Steve Pearce is officially hanging up his spikes, he tells WEEI’s Mike Mutnansky (writeup via Rob Bradford)."

  • 2019
    "He tells Rob Bradford of WEEI."

  • 2018
    "com hears similarly, though sources tell Rob Bradford of WEEI."

  • 2017
    "Martinez has switched representation and is now a client of agent Scott Boras, reports Rob Bradford of WEEI."

  • 2016
    "Yoan Moncada Can't Stop the Hype: 'He's Got a Following Everywhere We Go'"

  • 2015
    "  Rob Bradford of WEEI."

  • 2014
    "Many were of the opinion that Lester's departure from Boston might only be temporary, including ESPN's Jim Bowden:Rob Bradford of WEEI."

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Rob Bradford trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Red Sox, Justin Wilson Agree To Deal
    2024
  • • Red Sox, Rich Hill Nearing Agreement On Minor League Deal
    The Red Sox and Rich Hill are close to finalizing a minor league contract, reports Rob Bradford of WEEI (X link). Hill is a Boston-area native whose decision to sign late in the season was primarily motivated by a desire to spend more time with his family. More to come....2024
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  • • Red Sox Interested In James Paxton
    The Red Sox head into the trade deadline looking to deepen their starting staff, and WEEI’s Rob Bradford reports that there’s a “strong likelihood” Boston will be in the mix for left-hander James Paxton, whom the Dodgers just designated for assignment yesterday. The Sox are quite familiar with Paxton, who spent the 2022-23 seasons in…...2024
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  • Red Sox interested in recently designated veteran
    • Red Sox interested in recently designated veteran
    The Red Sox head into the trade deadline looking to deepen their starting staff, and WEEI’s Rob Bradford reports that there’s a “strong likelihood” Boston will be in the mix for a left-hander who was recently designated for assignment....2024
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  • • Tuesday Rockpile: Some takeaways from the Colorado Rockies prospects panel at RockiesFest
    2024
  • Tuesday Rockpile: It’s time for the Colorado Rockies to lean into their rebuild
    • Tuesday Rockpile: It’s time for the Colorado Rockies to lean into their rebuild
    Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Remember those Colorado Rockies’ “Generation R” ads from 2005? It was an advertising campaign “intended to celebrate the youthful energy and veteran determination that will comprise the Rockies’ clubhouse in 2005.” As the March 2005 schedule put it, this was “the evolution of Rockies baseball....2024
  • • Dodgers To Decline Club Option On Joe Kelly
    The Dodgers won’t be exercising their $9.5MM club option on Joe Kelly’s services for the 2024 season, according to WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford (X link).  Kelly will instead collect a $1MM buyout and enter the free agent market. Previously a Dodger from 2019-21, Kelly made his return to Los Angeles after the White Sox dealt the…...2023
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  • • AL East Notes: Verdugo, Sale, Misiewicz, Hamilton, Mountcastle, Cimber
    Alex Verdugo’s name surfaced in trade rumors around the deadline, with at least one unknown AL team reportedly having interest in the Red Sox outfielder.  WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford reports that the Yankees and Astros had some talks with the Sox about Verdugo, but naturally no deal was completed.  The Astros instead focused on adding pitching…...2023
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  • • Phillies Return Noah Song To Red Sox
    The Phillies have returned Rule 5 draft pick Noah Song to the Red Sox, reports WEEI’s Rob Bradford. Philadelphia designated Song for assignment earlier in the week. More to come....2023
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  • • Dodgers Sign Ryan Brasier To Minor League Deal
    The Dodgers have signed former Red Sox righty Ryan Brasier to a minor league contract, Brasier himself confirmed to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com. Boston designated the struggling right-hander for assignment in mid-May and released him a week later. He’ll give the Dodgers some experienced bullpen depth in the upper minors. More to come....2023
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Rob Bradford stats and results

  • • Checking in with Tanner Gordon one month into his MLB career
    2024
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  • • Tuesday Rockpile: Some takeaways from the Colorado Rockies prospects panel at RockiesFest
    2024
  • • AL East Notes: Devers, Cozart, Blue Jays, Ellsbury
    It isn’t unusual for the Red Sox to bring a 20-year-old prospect into the heat of a pennant race, as club promoted Xander Bogaerts in 2013 and Yoan Moncada just last season.  As WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford points out, however, he difference between those callups and today’s news about Boston’s promotion of Rafael Devers is that…...2017
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  • • Red Sox Spring Training 2017 Preview: Predictions, Players to Watch and More
    2017
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  • • Boston Red Sox's Top Free-Agent, Trade Targets Post-New Year
    2017
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  • • Bizarre Chris Sale Clubhouse Blowup Further Muddies Complex Trade Talks
    2016
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  • • Yoan Moncada Can't Stop the Hype: 'He's Got a Following Everywhere We Go'
    2016
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  • • Ted Williams 'Would Have Loved' David Ortiz Hitting Home Run No. 521
    2016
  • • Pablo Sandoval Injury: Updates on Red Sox Star's Shoulder and Return
    2016
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  • • Jonathan Papelbon Reportedly Files Grievance Against Nationals
    2015
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  • • Red Sox, Rich Hill Nearing Agreement On Minor League Deal
    2024
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  • • Checking in with Tanner Gordon one month into his MLB career
    2024
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  • • Tuesday Rockpile: Some takeaways from the Colorado Rockies prospects panel at RockiesFest
    2024
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  • • Tuesday Rockpile: It’s time for the Colorado Rockies to lean into their rebuild
    2024
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  • • Mitch Moreland Announces Retirement
    Twelve-year big league veteran Mitch Moreland didn’t play during the 2022 season, and the 37-year-old confirmed to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com that his days as a player are now behind him. “I’m retired,” Moreland said, noting that he’s enjoyed being able to spend the past year-plus with his family. Bradford adds that Moreland is currently…...2023
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  • • Dombrowski: Red Sox unlikely to sign additional relievers
    The Red Sox’ bullpen has been a source of scrutiny among fans and pundits alike for much of the offseason, and it seems quite likely that thinking will continue heading into the season. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters prior to Monday's Spring Training contest that he doesn’t expect to sign any free-agent relievers between now and Opening Day (link via Rob Bradford o...2019
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  • • AL East Notes: Hanley, Kelly, Vlad Jr., Happ
    As Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reported last night, Hanley Ramirez is going through release waivers at the moment, which makes it likely that he’ll clear and become a free agent tomorrow afternoon. Red Sox skipper Alex Cora appeared on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM this week to discuss the team’s decision to cut ties with…...2018
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  • • Alex Cora explains why Red Sox cut ties with Hanley Ramirez
    As Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reported Wednesday night, Hanley Ramirez is going through release waivers at the moment, which makes it likely that he’ll clear and become a free agent Friday afternoon. Red Sox skipper Alex Cora appeared on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM this week to discuss the team’s decision to cut ties with Ramirez in one of the highest-profile DFAs in recent memory (Twitter link, w...2018
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  • • Red Sox Pitcher Steven Wright Arrested On Domestic Assault Charges
    Steven Wright was arrested on Friday on charges of domestic assault, WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford reports (Twitter link).  Wright was released on Saturday.  Wright and his agent didn’t comment on the situation, though NBC Sports Boston’s Evan Drellich received a statement from the Wright family via their attorney: “On Friday night, Steven was arrested at our…...2017
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  • • Clay Buchholz to Phillies: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
    2016
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Top Rob Bradford news

  • • Mike Napoli to Rangers: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
    2015
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  • • Rangers Acquire Mike Napoli
    7:06pm: The deal is for Napoli and cash in exchange for a player to be named later (or cash considerations), the clubs have announced. 6:14pm: The Rangers have agreed to acquire first baseman Mike Napoli from the Red Sox, Rob Bradford of … ...2015
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  • • Houston Astros: Cole Hamels Would Be Nice, but Not Worth the Price
    2015
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  • • Jon Lester Rumors: Latest Buzz and Speculation Surrounding Star Pitcher
    2014
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  • • Yasmany Tomas to Diamondbacks: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2014
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  • • Cueto open to signing with Red Sox in free agency
    This embed is invalid   " /> When Hanley Ramirez and Johnny Cueto were spotted chatting before Thursday’s game at Fenway Park, it was reasonable to wonder whether they discussed uniting for the Boston Red Sox in 2016. The Red Sox need a front-line starter and Cueto is one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. He also happens to be a free agent this offseason and at least is open ...2015
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  • • Reports: Mike Napoli traded from Red Sox to Rangers
    Mike Napoli is headed back to the Lone Star State. The Boston Red Sox on Friday traded the veteran first baseman to the Texas Rangers, according to multiple reports. Rob Bradford of WEEI.com was the first to report news of the deal, which came one week after Major League Baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline. The Red Sox have yet to confirm the trade, and it has not been reported what Boston will r...2015
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  • • Papelbon: ‘Of course’ I’d welcome return to Red Sox
    This embed is invalid   " /> Never say never, right?   While it seems unlikely that Jonathan Papelbon will ever return to the Boston Red Sox, the Philadelphia Phillies closer isn’t closing the book on a potential reunion. “Of course, yeah,” Papelbon recently told WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford when asked if he’d welcome a return to the Red Sox. “Of course I would. But you know that’s a lot easi...2015
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  • • Yoan Moncada Can't Stop the Hype: 'He's Got a Following Everywhere We Go'
    2016
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  • • Who Is Cuban Free Agent Yasmany Tomas and Is He Worth Big-Money Risk?
    2014
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Rob Bradford schedule, game

  • • Former Dodgers Starter James Paxton to Retire After 2024 Season
    2024
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  • • Checking in with Tanner Gordon one month into his MLB career
    2024
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  • • Red Sox Interested In James Paxton
    2024
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  • • Red Sox interested in recently designated veteran
    2024
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  • • Tuesday Rockpile: Some takeaways from the Colorado Rockies prospects panel at RockiesFest
    2024
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  • • Tuesday Rockpile: It’s time for the Colorado Rockies to lean into their rebuild
    2024
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  • • Padres, Angels Showing Interest In Nathan Eovaldi
    The Padres and Angels are both seeking starting pitching, with the two sides showing interest in top remaining free agent starter Nathan Eovaldi, according to Rob Bradford of WEEI. Bradford adds that one other unnamed AL East team is interested in Eovaldi. Meanwhile, Robert Murray of Fansided reports that the Padres are also among the…...2022
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  • • J.D. Martinez “Right In The Middle” About Opt-Out Decision
    J.D. Martinez’s top priority is on getting the Red Sox into the playoffs, though once this season’s business is complete, Martinez will have to decide whether or not to return to the Sox for 2022.  The slugger tells WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford that he is “right in the middle” about whether he will opt out of…...2021
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  • • Report: Red Sox could pursue unemployed veteran manager to replace Alex Cora
    Somewhat secondary behind the numerous stories about Alex Cora’s demise as Boston Red Sox manager is the organization now must hire his replacement, with spring training just a few weeks away. According to Rob Bradford of WEEI rado in Boston, that replacement is somewhat likely to be an unemployed manager with previous experience. Any efforts to poach someone from the Tampa Bay Rays are unlikely, ...2020
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  • • Red Sox ace Chris Sale cleared to begin throwing
    2019
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Rob Bradford rumors, scandals

  • • Report: Red Sox could pursue unemployed veteran manager to replace Alex Cora
    2020
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  • • Red Sox reportedly aren’t 'actively shopping' Mookie Betts
    Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts’ name has been bandied about in offseason trade speculation, particularly with the club trying to get under the $208 million luxury-tax threshold in 2020. But the Red Sox still have a very good roster, and Betts is an irreplaceable member of it, so there doesn’t seem to be any hurry on their part to move him. The Red Sox, led by new chief baseball officer Chaim B...2020
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  • • Boston Red Sox's Top Free-Agent, Trade Targets Post-New Year
    2017
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  • • Red Sox Cuban Phenom Yoan Moncada More Than Flashy Cars, Hype and Muscles
    2016
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  • • MLB Trade Ideas Based on Latest Week 9 News, Rumors and Speculation
    2015
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  • • David Ortiz clarifies part of essay in The Players' Tribune
    This embed is invalid   " /> By Ricky Doyle David Ortiz’s recent essay for Derek Jeter’s website, The Players’ Tribune, created plenty of buzz. It also included one part the Boston Red Sox slugger would like to explain.   While Ortiz’s comments regarding performance-enhancing drug testing and whether he’ll someday enter the Hall of Fame made waves, the 39-year-old told WEEI.com’s Rob Bradf...2015
  • • Aggressive Cubs Looking to Kick Rebirth into Overdrive at 2014 Winter Meetings
    2014
  • • Jon Lester Rumors: Latest Buzz and Speculation Surrounding Star Pitcher
    2014
  • • Manny Ramirez Still Isn’t Ready To Retire As Player, According To Agent
    Manny Ramirez still hasn’t made a full-fledged transition from player to coach. Ramirez, who served as a player-coach this season with the Chicago Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate, currently is playing in the Dominican Republic, his agent told WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford. The 42-year-old apparently isn’t ready to retire as a player just yet. Manny Ramirez' agent, Barry Praver, says client isn't ready to retir...2014
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  • • Who Is Cuban Free Agent Yasmany Tomas and Is He Worth Big-Money Risk?
    2014

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