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Fair or Foul: Division Series recap and AL Championship Series preview

Daniel Multz October 14, 2021
Daniel Multz recaps Division Series game results and previews the AL Champion Series with his predictions.
Burke’s Bully Pulpit: Hopes for the Red Sox

Burke’s Bully Pulpit: Hopes for the Red Sox

Patrick Burke March 8, 2019
The 2019 Boston Red Sox season has officially begun,
7th Inning Stretch: A roadmap to the Red Sox offseason

7th Inning Stretch: A roadmap to the Red Sox offseason

Jacob Gurvis November 15, 2018
The Boston Red Sox won the World Series at 11:17 p.m. on Oct. 28. With workhorse Dave Dombrowski at the helm as president of baseball operations, preparations for the 2019 season likely began at 11:18 p.m.
7th Inning Stretch: Why the Red Sox will win the World Series

7th Inning Stretch: Why the Red Sox will win the World Series

Jacob Gurvis October 22, 2018
The last time these two teams faced each other in the World Series was 1916, when Babe Ruth was pitching for the Red Sox and the Dodgers were still known as the Robins. Suffice it to say, this is going to be a good series. So who’s got the edge? Let’s dive in.
7th Inning Stretch: There’s a clear Red Sox MVP, and he doesn’t even play

7th Inning Stretch: There’s a clear Red Sox MVP, and he doesn’t even play

Jacob Gurvis September 20, 2018
The most important acquisition the Sox made last winter came on Oct. 22: signing Alex Cora to a three-year contract to become the 47th manager in Red Sox history.
7th Inning Stretch: Should Red Sox fans worry about this team?

7th Inning Stretch: Should Red Sox fans worry about this team?

Jacob Gurvis September 6, 2018
As of Sept. 5, the Boston Red Sox sit atop the American League East with a Major League Baseball-best 97-44 record... so why are Boston fans nervous?
7th Inning Stretch: There’s a new ace in town

7th Inning Stretch: There’s a new ace in town

Jacob Gurvis September 27, 2017

When newcomer Chris Sale took the mound at Fenway Park on April 5, expectations were through the roof. The Boston Red Sox had shipped an impressive package of prospects to Chicago for Sale, who...

7th Inning Stretch: 2017 Red Sox season preview

7th Inning Stretch: 2017 Red Sox season preview

Jacob Gurvis March 30, 2017

Believe it or not, we are just days away from Opening Day 2017. Can you smell the Fenway Franks yet? In this preview, I will break down each position and lay out some predictions. Catcher Last...

The Boston Celtics had a promising season last year, finishing as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Your guide to sports in Beantown

Nick Neville June 7, 2016

With nine major championships since the year 2000, Boston continues to solidify itself as one of the premier sports cities in the nation. The Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Patriots continue to elevate Boston...

Indirect Kick: John Farrell must go

Indirect Kick: John Farrell must go

Dan Shulman April 24, 2016

The 2016 Boston Red Sox season has not gone to plan thus far. When the pitching does well, the offense is dormant, and when the offense is working, the pitching struggles. It seems like nothing is...

Going For Two: All hail Dave Dombrowski

Going For Two: All hail Dave Dombrowski

David Souza December 9, 2015

For the past two seasons the Boston Red Sox have found themselves in the cellar of the American League East with records of 71-91 and 78-84, respectively. Then, on Aug. 19, owner John Henry and company...

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